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Rules For
Division B (Grades 6 &7)
1. Game Length:
The game will consist of four quarters, nine minutes of running time each.
The last two minutes of the 4th quarter will be stop time unless a team is
behind by ten or more points.
A tie game at the end of
regulation time will result in a two minute overtime period. Regular
season games that are still tied after one overtime period will end as a
tie. One minute break between
quarters. Three minute break at halftime. Shooting Fouls - The clock
will stop for the first shot and run when the referee hands the ball for
the second shot, except the last two minutes of the game, which has stop
time.
2.
Time Outs:
Each team will be allowed
two, one-minute time outs per half. Unused, first halftime
outs do not carry over to the second half. Each team will be allowed
one, one-minute time out per overtime period.
3.Playing
Time & Substitutions:
Equal playing time for
each player is REQUIRED throughout the entire game. The game is divided into
eight periods. No girl can play four periods before all girls play three
periods. Coaches are responsible for tracking playing time for their team. Substitutions can only
enter the game at the halfway point of a quarter. Subs must report to the
scorer's table before entering a game.
Important: This is not a timeout and coaches must have subs ready or risk
a time out being charged for any delay.
4.Start
Of Each Game:
Each team must be ready to
start the game at the scheduled time. Each team must have a
minimum of five eligible players (in uniform) to start the game. If a team does not have
five eligible players (in uniform) at the scheduled start of a game, the
team will be charged with a bench technical foul. They will be allowed ten
minutes before a forfeit is declared. A jump ball will start the
game and all overtime periods (alternating possession arrow will be used
at all other times).
5.
Fouls And Penalties:
A player with five
personal fouls must leave the game and cannot return to the game under any
circumstances. Shooting Foul: Two free
throws, three if fouled on a three pointer. Offensive Foul: No free
throws, but counts as a team foul. Intentional Foul: Two free
throws, plus possession. Flagrant Foul: Two free
throws, plus possession. A dangerous foul may result in disqualifications
from the game. A player disqualification will result in a one game
suspension. Technical Foul: Two free
throws, plus possession. Bonus Situation When a
team commits seven fouls in a half. On the seventh foul the opposing team
shoots "one on one". On the tenth foul, shoots two (double bonus).
6.
Advancing The Ball, Backcourt Press & Defense:
The offensive team will
have 10 seconds to advance the ball to the frontcourt. No backcourt press allowed
at anytime. Zone defense allowed but
man-to-man preferred. Defense can pick up at
half court. Defense must pull back to
the three-point line if winning by 12 or more points.
7.
Decorum:
Verbal abuse of officials,
vulgar or disrespectful language, fighting, rough play, delay of game by;
players, coaches or spectators will NOT be tolerated under any
circumstances. Referees may issue warnings, and /or technical fouls; they
may eject players, coaches or spectators and may declare the game a
forfeit. Ejected players cannot
return to the game. Ejected coaches and
spectators must leave the building. Players or Coaches ejected
are subject to suspension or dismissal from the League by the Board Of
Directors.
8.
Coaches Responsibilities:
Advise players of practice
times and provide game schedules. Advise girls no jewelry is
to be worn at practices or games. Ensure equal playing time
for all players. Help develop all of your
players basketball skills Respect the WGB Program
rules, league officials and referees. Provide support for the
concessions area. All coaches/teams are responsible for working the
concessions stand one Saturday afternoon shift (12-5). Adult must be
present at all times. Promote our
WeymouthGirlsBasketball.com web site for league information. Remember, it's only a
GAME. Enjoy the season and have some FUN!
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