Rules:

• PLAYER CONDUCT:
  • Rule #1: Be Kind! No swearing, taunting or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. Unsportsmanlike play may result in: 1) Warning; 2) Sitting out (ref discretion); or 3) ejection from the game or Tournament.
  • No hanging on the rim or net. Tournament shirts should be worn.
  • Players will demonstrate good sportsmanship and shake hands with their opponents.
• Game Play:
  • “Rock, paper, scissors” will determine the first possession of the game. The court monitor/ref will supervise “rock, paper, scissors”, ref your game and keep score.
  • Ball size:
    • 3rd and 4th grades – 27.5.
    • Girls 5th-12th and Boys 5th and 6th – 28.5.
    • Boys 7th-12th 29.5.
  • Games are 20-minutes running time. There are one 30 second time-out per game.
  • Unlimited substitutions after made baskets or when the ball is not in play.
  • A team may play with only two players (3 on 2).
  • Possession of jump balls will alternate.
  • 3 seconds in the lane will result in a turnover. Refs may issue reminders.
  • Both feet and the ball must go outside of the 3-pt line on a change of possession.
  • A ball that goes out of bounds is checked behind the arc.
  • The half-court line is out of bounds.
  • Following a made basket or dead ball, the ball can be checked anywhere behind the arc.
  • A defensive rebound must be taken past the arc (includes air balls). There are no “free backs”.
  • No stalling. There will be a ref’s discretion 30-second shot clock.
  • Scoring: 2 points per basket inside the arc. 3 points per basket outside the arc.
  • Free Throws: A fouled player will only shoot one free throw. It can be worth 1 point (And-1), 2 points (inside the arc foul or bonus free throw) or 3 points (field goal attempt outside the arc).
  • Bonus Free Throws: One shot (worth 2 points) will be given to a player fouled on the fifth team foul and all subsequent fouls by the opponent. There I no double-bonus.
  • Intentional fouls (no matter when they occur) will result in 2 points PLUS the ball.
  • Players have 6 seconds to shoot a free throw once the teams are lined up.
  • Free throws for 3rd and 4th graders will be moved up. Referees will designate the shooting line.