Official League Rules

i) Each team is allowed 1 live-ball timeout per half (can carry over to the second half but not Overtime). Each team gets 1 timeout per overtime period. Timeouts do not carry forward.

2.5 Fouls & Penalties

i) 6 personal fouls = disqualification (technical fouls included).

ii) 8th teamfoul per half=2 free throws.

iii) All technical fouls = 1 free throw.

iv) 2 technical fouls = automatic disqualification.

v) Flagrant fouls may result in ejection from the game and further disciplinary action by the Board of Directors upon full review of the incident.

2.6 Uniform Policy

i) All players must wear team-issued uniforms (jerseys and shorts).

ii) Sharing uniforms during a game is not allowed.

iii) Players without proper uniform will receive a technical foul (which is also a personal foul).

2.7 Player Eligibility & Conduct

i) No jewelry of any kind is allowed (including earrings, chains, bracelets, etc.).

ii) Unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g., cursing, stomping, yelling, mocking shooters) results in a technical foul.

iii) Spectators are not allowed on the team bench.

iv) All players must attend a minimum of 3 regular season games to be eligible for the playoffs.

v) Final playoff eligibility decisions rest with league administration.

2.8 Game Start & Forfeit Rules

i) A team must have at least 3 players to start the game.

ii) Games may be played 4v3 but 3v3 is permitted only with the opponent’s consent.

iii) If a team has fewer than 3 players at the scheduled time, the clock begins running:

• The opposing team gains 2 points per minute until the 3rd player is dressed and on the court.
• After 10 minutes, if fewer than 3 players are dressed (in uniform and on the court), it is a forfeit.

iv) Players must be present by tip-off to be entered into the game.

• If a player arrives after tip-off but before halftime, they may still play.
• Arriving after the 2nd half begins = ineligible to play that game.

3.1 All games shall be played according to the Official Basketball Rules of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), which provide more explicit detail than this document. Please see:

https://assets.fiba.basketball/image/upload/documents-corporate-fiba-official-rules- 2024-v10a.pdf

i) Exceptions are included in this document and are instituted where necessary to facilitate an appropriate recreational experience for all.

ii) Game length: all games are played with two 20-minute halves with a running clock. Final two minutes of the game is “stop-clock” if the game is under 10 points. During stop-clock, the game clock will be stopped on all made baskets, whistles, and out-of-bounds plays.

iii)If a game runs behind schedule, the 1st and/or 2nd half may be shortened at the officials’ discretion.

iv) Mercy Rule: a game shall be declared if a team is leading by 30 points with less than 10 minutes left in the game.

3.2 Timeouts & Overtime

i) League games tied at the end of regulation will be recorded as a tie. Playoff games will result in 2-minute overtime periods until a winner is determined.

ii) Each team is allowed 1 live-ball timeout per half (can carry over to the second half but not Overtime). Each team gets 1 timeout per overtime period. Timeouts do not carry forward.

3.3 Fouls & Penalties

i) 6 personal fouls = disqualification (technical fouls included).

ii) 8th team foul per half=2 free throws.

iii) All technical fouls = 1 free throw.

iv) 2 technical fouls = automatic disqualification.

v) Flagrant fouls may result in ejection from the game and further disciplinary action by the Board of Directors upon full review of the incident.