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4 Hour and 12 Rules (12/1/2023)

4 Hour

MAHA Annual Guide 2023-2024
Rules and Regulations

IX. Game Requirements
6. The number of games played by any player or team on one day in Michigan shall not be more than two (2) with a minimum of four (4) hours between the finish of the first game and the start of the second. This rule will be waived if a team is competing in both League playoffs and District or State Playoffs on the same day. Teams competing with teams from District 7 and District 8 may have the four-hour rule waived with the consent of each team’s District Chairperson due to travel distances. Excludes all Adult & Senior Women’s games, leagues, and sanctioned tournaments. The maximum of two (2) games in one day cannot be waived. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a recommended six (6) month suspension of the head coach.


12 Hour

MAHA Annual Guide 2023-2024
Rules and Regulations

XVI. Sanctioned Tournaments
11. For tournaments, the number of games played by any player or team on one day shall not be more than two with a minimum of four hours between the finish of the first game and the start of the second and twelve hours between games played on consecutive days. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a two-year suspension of the tournament director. Any violations shall be reported to the Executive Committee for further action. Excludes Adult & Senior Women’s sanctioned tournaments.