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- Prior to each
game, there will be a 10-minute warm-up period. All basketballs except the game ball must be put back in the coach’s
ball bag before tap-off.
- Each game will
consist of 4 quarters, each being ten minutes running time. Overtime periods will be 5 minutes. Only one overtime period will
be played. If the game is tied after one overtime, then the game will end in a tie.
- After the first
quarter tap-off, the alternating possession rule will be in effect for the remainder of the game, except in overtime. The
overtime period will start with a tap-off and move to alternating possession thereafter.
- Time will be
stopped for infractions during the last 2 minutes of the game and on all time-outs (called by referee or team).
- Half time will
be 5 minutes in duration.
- There is no pressure
allowed in the backcourt for 9-10 boys & girls as well as 11-12 girls. All other age groups may apply man-to-man full-court
pressure during the 4th quarter only.
- Zone defenses
are not allowed at any time. Double-teaming is not allowed at any time. Help defense is allowed inside the key area only.
No trapping is allowed at any time.
- Each team is
allowed 3 time-outs per game. Time-outs may be called only when a team has possession of the basketball. Each team is allowed
1 time out in the overtime period.
- Each player is
required to sit out at least ONE ENTIRE QUARTER. Coaches must agree PRIOR to the start of the game on alternatives to this
rule (i.e. substituting at 5 minute intervals, etc.). Scorers will be monitoring playing time.
- Each team is
allowed 6 team fouls per half. The 7th team foul in any half will result in a 1 and 1 free throw shooting situation. A technical
foul assessed to any coach or team will result in 2 free throws for the opposing team and loss of possession. Any coach or
player who accumulates 2 technical fouls in a game will be ejected from the game and gym.
- Players cannot
foul out of a game prior to the 4th quarter. If a player picks up his/her 5th (or more) foul during the 4th quarter, they
will be required to sit for the remainder of the game and any overtime.
- League provided
basketballs only are allowed in the gym. Coaches shall communicate to all players to leave personal basketballs at home. All
girls’ teams and 9-10 boys’ teams will use 28.5” basketballs. All 11-12 and 13-14 boys’ teams will
use regulation 29.5” basketballs.
- Coaches must
remain on the sidelines at all times except to assist his team in matching up against the opposing team prior to tap-off or
the resumption of play.
- Players shall
stay away from the scorer’s table unless he/she is reporting in to enter the game. Players entering the game shall kneel
at the scorer’s table until a whistle stoppage of play.
- Coaches are required
to fill in player names and numbers into the scorebook prior to the start of the game.
- Players must
wear shorts and sneakers as well as the team shirt issued by the league, with the number visible. Team shirts must not be
altered in any way (i.e. cutting off sleeves or stomach area, adding names or nicknames etc.)
- Players must
remove all watches and all jewelry (including body piercing jewelry) prior to all practices and games.
- WATER is the
only drink allowed in the gym. No Gatorade, PowerAde, soda or juice is allowed. No food or candy at any time is allowed in
the gym.
- RESPECT IS EXPECTED
FROM ALL. Use of profanity or obscene gestures will result in ejection from the game and the gym. Coaches will not address
the referees for any reason. Any issues with refereeing or scoring will be addressed to the Facility Supervisor.
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