Sherwood Youth Basketball League

Match Rules 2012-13

1. 

   A team that is more than 15 minutes late may forfeit the match

2. A team may consist of up to 12 players in any match

3. Correctly numbered kit must be worn

4. Matches at Nottingham Wildcats Arena will consist of 4 quarters of 7 minutes each with a stopping clock. Matches at Bilborough will be of 6 minute quarters with a stopping clock.

5. At either venue the time played in the final quarter may be adjusted to fit in with court time available

6. Matches ending in a draw will result in 2 minutes extra time – if court time permits – and after that extra period the result stands.

7. Each team is permitted 2 time-outs of 1 minute’s duration. These may be taken at any dead ball during the game.

8. Free throws will only be awarded on shooting fouls and for unsportsmanlike penalties in the first 3 quarters. Free shots will be awarded on the number of team fouls conceded in the 4th quarter as well as on shooting fouls and unsportsmanlike penalties

9. Substitutions may be made at any whistle

10. In Under 14 divisions teams are not allowed to play a zone

11. Match fee of £27.50 to be paid in cash before the match starts

12. If a player or a coach is disqualified in a match – the match officials will submit a report to the League Coordinator within 72 hours. The disqualified individual is automatically banned from the next match

13. The court manager will decide on any disputes

14. Anything not covered by the above is subject to FIBA rules



League – Rules 2012-13

 

1. Entry Fee £25 to be paid with entry form. Fees will be used to purchase trophies, to cover administration costs and to cover any shortfall in court hire and officials costs throughout the season.
2. All players and coaches must be registered with the League and with  England Basketball before they play in the League. This rule will be enforced by the court managers.
3. Players should be Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 16, Under 17 or Under 18 on the 1st September at the start of the season. Girls may be one year older to play in a particular age group.
4. Once a player has played for a club in the League in a season – that player may not play for any other club in the same age group – unless a transfer is agreed by the League. Application must be made in writing – on the official transfer form - by the player and agreed by both clubs. However a player may play for a different club in a different age group.
5. The league runs on a ‘trial’ basis from October to December. League tables will be compiled for interest and used as a base for the composition of divisions for the League ‘proper’ to be run from January to March.
6. If a team fails to play a scheduled game they will be held responsible for their own match fee and that of their opponents.

 

Rule 6 above is very important – it will cost you £27.50 to play a match and double that amount not to play a scheduled game!