HOUSE LEAGUE RULES

 

HOUSE LEAGUE RULES

  • FIBA Rules with the following modifications:
    • Only Head Coaches can call a time-out directed at the Referee/s.  Not at the table.
    • Players with 5 or more fouls can stay in the game.  However, on the 5th foul and any fouls after, opposing team will shoot 2 penalty shots.
    • Games may start with a minimum of 3 players.
  • Jewelry, headgear, jeans & dress shoes are not permitted when playing.
  • Jerseys will be provided for each player and team. They must be worn at each game.
  • Teams will play 8 to 10 regular season games and 1 playoff and Finals.
  • The game will consist of: For Girls, JR Baller and Mosquito Divisions, eight 4-minute running time periods.  Time will only stop on Time Outs and the last 2 minute of 2nd half. If a team is ahead by more than 10 points with 2 minutes or less in the game, time will continue to run. For NCAA & FIBA  Divisions, they will play four 8-minute periods. Running time, with the exceptions of time-outs and the last 2 minutes of the game.  With a team ahead of 10 points or more, the last 2 minutes will also be a running time.
  • Any player receiving two technical fouls will be suspended for one game. Second time offenders will be expelled from the league. Three technical fouls on any team during any one game will result in a forfeit.
  • Each team is allowed 2 timeouts on each half.  Timeouts cannot be carried over into the next half.  Timeouts will last one minute.
  • Equal playing time for All Divisions.  Substitutions must be made every 4 minutes during the game via platoon for Girls, JR Baller, Mosquito and NCAA Divisions. Open substitutions on last 4 minutes. However, if there’s no full rosters a player cannot play 3 consecutive shifts. If these rules are not followed it will result a loss. FIBA are open subs.
    • Recommended Substitutions
      • ie: with 9 players
      • 1st shift: 1 2 3 4 5         2nd shift: 6 7 8 9 1
      • 3rd shift: 2 3 4 5 6         4th shift: 7 8 9 1 2
      • 5th shift: 3 4 5 6 7         6th shift: 8 9 1 2 3
      • 7th shift: 4 5 6 7 8         8th shift: 9 1 2 3 4
  • There is no overtime. On a tie game, teams will get half a credit of win towards the playoff. 
  • No Zone Defense! Half-court defense only (For Girls, JR Baller and Mosquito divisions). Double teaming is not permitted. Full Court Man to Man Press is allowed only during the final 4 minutes of game. For NCAA &FIBA divisions, everything goes but NO ZONE Defense again. All defense is only Man to Man.
  • No swearing, verbal abuse or derogatory comments permitted in gym.  
  • Any fighting or attempt to injure will lead to dismissal from the entire program. ZERO TOLERANCE!!!
  • Players must arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.
  • Players are to be dressed & ready to play at start time. Jerseys tucked in.
  • All players must come with a good attitude and be ready to play.
  • Anyone who failed to follow the rules will be excused from the house league.
  • Players are encouraged to ask Coaches for feedback. Improvement for each player is the main goal and of course to have fun.
  • ENJOY...  HAVE FUN and GOODLUCK!!!!!!!!!
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