Boys League Rules

2024 Boys League Rules

 

Junior Varsity Game:  3rd – 4th Grade played on 9 ft goal.

 

JV games will consist of 4 total quarters with the first 2 quarters consisting of a 5 - minute running clock.  The 3rd & 4th quarters will be played with a 5-minute clock stopping just like in an official basketball game.  In all quarters the game clock will stop during timeouts, free throws, injuries and if officials signal the clock to be stopped.

 

  1. The games will start at 6:00 p.m.
  2. Each team will have 2 - timeouts per half that are full timeouts (60 Seconds)
  3. 5 - minute halftime 
  4. Free throws can be shot from the established 14-foot distance.
  5. Man to Man Defense required (NO ZONE DEFENSE)
  6. Help defense is allowed but not double team. Officials will award each team a warning if double team occurs for first offense, second offense will result in one free throw and ball out of bounds under the basket after free throw attempt.
  7. Double Team is allowed when the ball is in the lane this would be considered help defense
  8. No Full Court Press
  9. Substitutions will be made just like an official basketball game.  Players check into the game and wait for a dead ball to be motioned in by officials.
  10. Start the game and each quarter by lining/matching boys up so that they can start out the game and or quarter knowing who they will guard.
  11. Jersey Top must be tucked into Jersey Shorts and Jersey shorts cannot be rolled or tucked.

 

Varsity Game: 5th & 6th Grade played on 10ft goal.

 

Varsity games will consist of 4 quarters with a 6 - minute clock.  The clock will run like an official basketball game.  3rd / 4th graders are allowed to play in the varsity game at the coach's discretion or if you don't have enough 5th and 6th graders to play the game.  You must play 5th and 6th grade players first and then substitute 3rd / 4th grade into game.

 

  1. Games will follow JV game, start time approx. 7:00 PM
  2. Each team will have 2 - timeouts per half that are full timeouts (60 Seconds)
  3. 5 - minute halftime
  4. 2/3 Zone can only be played during the 2nd half.
  5. Man to Man Full Court Press is allowed but only during the 2nd Half of last 5 games of the season.  (No Full Court Press when leading by 10 pts or more.) 
  6. Help Defense is allowed but no double team in the first half. Officials will award each team a warning if a double team occurs for first offense, second offense will result in one free throw and ball out of bounds under the basket after free throw attempt. During the 2nd half you are allowed to run and trap and double team.
  7. Double Team is allowed when the ball is in the lane. This is considered help defense.
  8. Substitutions will be made like in an official basketball game.  Player’s check-in and wait for dead ball to be signaled in by the official.
  9. Jersey Top must be tucked into Jersey Shorts and Jersey shorts cannot be rolled or tucked.

 

Actions that will not be tolerated by players, coaches or spectators. 

 

  1. Foul Language or gestures
  2. Arguing call with officials
  3. Unsportsmanlike conduct

These actions will result in a technical foul and after a second technical foul you will be removed from the game.

NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

 

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