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- "Rock, paper, scissors” will determine initial possession of the ball. Court monitor/ref will supervise.
- Court monitor will ref the game and keep score (scores are not displayed). We do score the games and track wins/losses/points so we can schedule you to play competitive games.
- Ball sizes will be 28.5" for boys elementary grade and girls. Boys 6-12 grade will use 29.5.
- Games are 10-minutes running time. No time-outs. Water breaks are allowed due to heat or a lack of subs.
- Unlimited substitutions after made baskets or a dead ball.
- If a team is short players, they may bring - or find in the gym - a sub (sub must have a completed waiver).
- A team may play with only two players (3 on 2) if a sub cannot be found.
- Possession of jump balls will alternate.
- Both feet and the ball must go outside of the 3-pt line on a change of possession.
- A ball must be checked behind the arc on a
- A ball must be taken/dribbled past the arc on:
- made baskets (players do not need to “check” the ball after made baskets)
- Defensive rebound
- Air ball rebound (no "free backs")
- The half-court line is out of bounds.
- No stalling. There will be a ref's discretion 15-second shot clock.
- Games are by 2s and 3s
- 2 points per basket inside the arc.
- 3 points per basket outside the arc.
- A fouled player will only shoot one free throw (to keep the game moving)
- Free throw scoring:
- The shot will be worth 1 point if it's an And-1 scenario
- The shot will be worth 2 points if it's inside the arc foul or a bonus free throw.
- The shot will be worth 3 points if it's an outside the arc attempt.
- Bonus: 5th team foul puts the opponent in the Bonus. One shot will be worth 2 points. All subsequent fouls will follow the same format (no double bonus).
- Free throws will be moved up for younger players. Referees will designate the shooting line.
- Intentional fouls (no matter when they occur) will result in 2 points PLUS the ball.
- Ties will be settled with a free-throw shootout.
- Each team receives 3 opportunities to shoot free throws (3 different shooters).
- The team that makes the most out of 3 will be declared the winner.
- If there is a tie after 3 shots, additional free throws will be shot alternately until one team makes the free throw and the other team misses (sudden death).
- No swearing, taunting or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior.
- Unsportsmanlike play may result in:
- Warning;
- Sitting out (ref discretion); or
- Ejection from the game or league.
- If unnecessary or excessive fouls occur, the ref may impose a technical foul (2 pts plus the ball).
- League shirts should be worn. Teams may wear matching shirts/uniforms if league shirts are not an option.
- Players will demonstrate good sportsmanship and shake hands with their opponents.
- No coaching (our goal is to let the kids play and figure out some things on their own)
- Cheering is encouraged.
- All players need completed liability waivers signed by a parent/guardian to participate. If a team is short
players, teams may bring subs. Subs are required to have a completed liability waiver.
- Take the time to THANK A REF, staff member, or opposing player who did a great job.
- Help to keep the facility clean. Please take any garbage and water bottles at the end of your games.
