Rules

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1. Substitutions only on the 4 minute mark of each quarter. Free substitutions in the last 4 minutes of the Game or if a Player has four fouls.

2. Two time outs per half

3. Four eight minute quarters, running time clock. Clock stops for foul shots and on each whistle in the last minute of the Game.

4. Each Team provides a Score Keeper or Score Board Operator.

5. Each Player must play a minimum of 8 minutes per half, 16 minutes for the Game.

6. Maximum of two, three minute overtimes per Game.

1. No pressing.

2. Players in Grades 4 and 5 can shoot foul shots from a shorter foul line which is clearly marked.

1. A Players must play a minimum of one full quarter from start to finish.

2. No Player may be substituted for, unless they have played one complete quarter with the exception of an injury.

3. There is no rule saying a player must sit a quarter, open substitution is allowed for all players who have played a complete quarter.

4. Backcourt pressure is allowed at any time with the exception of a Team holding a 20 point or more lead.

5. Four time-outs per Game.

6. Overtime will be allowed at the discretion of the Coaches and Referees, providing you have a minimum of ten minutes prior to the start of the next regular Game.

7. Overtime will be 2 minutes with 1 time out.

8. If there is an issue with playing time rules, it must be brought to the attention of the referees.

* Because of the 1 complete quarter rule, there should not be any substituting in the first quarter except for injury.

* Maximum of two, three minute overtimes per Game.

· High school rules are utilized except where described or clarified below.

Game:

1. All girls divisions use 28.5” basketballs.

2. All games will consist of four (4) six (6) minute periods, with stop time. The clock stops on all out-of-bounds plays, fouls, foul shots, time outs and other stoppages determined by the referee’s whistle.

3. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation, two (2) minute overtime (OT) periods, with stop time, may be played until a winner is determined ONLY if there is sufficient time to permit the next game to start on time and if both coaches agree to continue. OT will be played in the playoffs.

4. Each team will have four (4) timeouts per game and one (1) for each OT period, with no regulation timeouts carried over into OT.

5. Games will be forfeited if five players are not dressed and ready to play within ten minutes of the official tip-off, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Players/Coaches/Helpers:

1. Players must not wear earrings or other hard objects, such as hair bands/clips and non-fabric wristbands at any time. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

2. Each team is allowed two coaches on their bench. No coaching is to be done from behind the scorer’s table and all coaches must stay within the confines of the coach's box, which is essentially the bench area. Only the head coach is allowed to stand during the game.

3. No other individuals are allowed in the bench area.

4. Each team must provide an adult or experienced high school student to maintain the scorebook and clock during each game. Games will NOT start until these individuals are in place. Failure to provide a volunteer may result in game forfeit if not done in a timely manner.

5. In order to be eligible to participate in the playoffs, a player must have played in 50% of her team’s games during the regular season. The exception would be injuries, which must be reported to the division director for approval prior to playing in the playoffs.

Fouls:

1. One and one foul shots awarded on the seventh (7^th) team foul per half; upon reaching ten (10) fouls in a half, two shots will be awarded. Second (2^nd) half team fouls are carried over into overtime.

2. A technical foul counts as both a personal and team foul.

3. Only two (2) offensive players and four (4) defensive players will be allowed to occupy lane spaces. The spaces closest to the basket will remain vacant.

4. Five personal fouls results in disqualification from that game.

5. In the rare event of four (4) players remaining after ejections or fouling out, a team can continue to play their last player that fouled out. However, any subsequent fouls by that player will result in two free throws and possession of the ball by the team that was fouled.

6. Two technical fouls in a game or ejection by a referee will result in an automatic one game suspension for that individual for the next game.

7. All technical fouls and ejections must be reported to the division director. Failure to notify the director may result in additional penalties. Repeat offense will result in additional suspensions and possibly removal from the league.

Competition:

In order to ensure fair competition and playing time for all participants, the following will apply:

1. The historical rule for playing time is one (1) full period from start to finish, however, all players should play a minimum of two (2) full periods during a game. Exceptions may only be granted in the event of illness or injury during a game and must be communicated to the opposing coach and referees.

2. There will be no backcourt pressure for the first portion of the season. Based on the progress of the players and teams, the rule will change during the season to allow opportunities to press. The division director will make the decision based on the input of coaches and other factors. When pressure is allowed, a team leading by 15 points or more may not press.

3. Coaches are encouraged to play their less experienced players during the first (1^st) period and at least half ( ½) of the third (3^rd) period. Prior to the game, coaches are to discuss this arrangement with their opposing coaches to ensure balance/competitiveness on both sides. Obviously, there will be games when teams have an insufficient number of players to do this, but their focus should always be on improving the play of all of their players and supporting competitive balance in the league.

4. No Won-Loss records are maintained during the season; all teams will participate in the playoffs. Matchups are determined randomly and consist of two (2) semi-final games and the final.