League Rules

Game rules may be adjusted from time to time by the league executive for the betterment of the league.  The following rules are currently in use and are consistent with the overall league goals:

Traditional basketball playing rules are enforced. For junior games, travelling and double dribbling will be called at the discretion of the referees to make the games move more quickly. The Free Throw line is moved in by 3 feet for Juniors.

Games are 40 minutes in length consisting of 2-20 minute halves. Shifts are divided into 4 minute segments with a full shift change of all players on the court. The rotation of players taking double shifts should change from player to player as the game progresses. The overall goal is that by the end of the game no one player receives more playing time than his/her team-mates.

• Each team must provide a completed Roster Sheet for the Scorekeeper prior to the start of the game.
• Players foul out when they receive 5 personal fouls or 1 flagrant foul.
• Flagrant or "intentional" fouls are penalized by the offended player receiving two foul shots and possession of the ball.
• "Ties" are not broken for regular season games.
• The time clock is stopped at the end of every 4 minute shift and for player injuries or significant delays.
• The last minute of each half will be stop time.
• "Tie Balls" will result in alternate possession.
• Zone defense is illegal for Junior Teams. Each defender must guard a specific player, not an area of the floor. "Man to man" defence is defined as requiring the defensive player to remain within six (6) feet of his assigned offensive player.
  Penalties for violating "Man to Man" guidelines:
  First violation - warning
  Second + subsequent violation - technical foul (2 shots and loss of possession)
• After a Junior Team scores a basket, they must fall back to half court.
• If a Junior player gains clear possession of the ball in his/her backcourt, either by holding or dribbling the ball, the defensive team must fall back to half court.
• Players and coaches shake hands at the end of the game.