League Rules

1. Official High School Rules with modifications as noted , will be used.
   
2. Length of games
   • two 27 min halves, straight time ( stop time for foul shots)
   • Exception - last two minutes of second half = STOP TIME, clock stop for all foul shots
   • 3 minute half time
   
   Note: Game clock will begin running promptly at scheduled start time(7:05 &
   8:25 pm); including games where teams have less than 5 players
   
3. 30 Second Shot Clock:
   • will be in effect during the LAST 5 MINUTES of the game
   • the 30 second shot clock starts when the ball enters the front court
   • a “shot” is a try that has HIT the RIM
   • referee shouts audibly to indicate 20 sec. 10 sec. and 5 sec times
   
4. Time Outs:
   • teams may use 2 (30 sec) time-outs per team per game
   • time outs may be used at any time
5. Over Time:
   • if the score is tied at the end of regulation time a (TWO Minute STOP TIME PERIOD )will be played
   • the over time period will start with a jump ball
   • each team will receive ONE EXTRA TIME OUT (none carried over from regulation time)
   • if the score remains tied after the overtime period each team will receive 2 points for a win
   
6. A player fouls out on her 6th foul.
   
7. Technical fouls count as personal fouls. 2 technical fouls = disqualification
   
8. A ONE AND A BONUS FOUL will be shot on the 7th,8th and 9th team fouls.
   
9. A two shot double bonus will be shot on the 10th succeeding team fouls.
   
10. All technical and intentional fouls are two shots; no players in lane spaces , plus
    possession of the ball is retained.
    
11. All fouls at /under the one minute mark in the second half or during an overtime period are two shots.
    
12. Players in foul lane spaces during a foul shot may move when the shooter releases the ball.
    The shooter and players outside the lanes spaces must wait until the ball hits the rim or backboard.
    
13. Defaults:
    • a team with less than 5 players may opt to forfeit immediately
    • if a team choose to wait, the clock will be started and unless they have
    5 players ready to play after 10 minutes have expired on the game clock, they will lose by default
    • the fifth player may enter the game without the penalty of a technical foul
    • Referees do not officiate defaulted or forfeited games but teams may use their
    allotted game time to play.
    
14. A closely guarded 5 second count in the front court will be in effect.
    
15. A direct back court throw is allowed : referee does NOT have to handle the ball in the back court as a result of a violation
    
16. Subs are to report to the scorers table and may enter the game during any dead ball or at the discretion of the referee on any change of possession.
    
17. For safety reasons and in accordance with the rules, no jewellery , rings, bracelets, necklaces, hats, metal or hard plastic hairpieces are to be worn during games.
    
18. Team Points : Win = 2 points Loss = 1 point