Game Rules

– Ball Size for all divisions will be 28.5’

-Game Times for all Divisions: Four 11-minute quarters, clock stops for free throws and last 2 minutes of the game

-Defense
Beginner: Defense will start at half-court; full court defense only in last 5 minutes of game
Intermediate Division: Defense will start at half-court, full court defense only in last 5 minutes of game
Experienced Division: Any defense can be played, full court defense can be applied at any time

-Substitutions at dead ball, check in at scorer’s table – NO substitution rules, however all players will play 20+ minutes a game on average

-Timeouts – Each team will have 1 timeout in first half, and 2 timeouts in 2nd half, and 1 timeout in OT

-Overtime – If game is tied, there will be a 2-minute OT period. If game is still tied after 1st OT, it will be sudden death

Free Throws: Beginner division will shoot from 10 feet, all other divisions will be from standard line

Fouls: 6 Fouls and a player is considered “fouled out” and may not return to game. One & One Bonus starting at the 7th team foul in each half; Double Bonus starting at the 10th team foul in each half

Technical Fouls: 1 shot + possession of the ball