BLACKTOP SUMMER BASKETBALL – GAME CONDITIONS 2015
General Rules for ALL Ages
1. Timeouts:
a. Two 45 second Timeouts per half, NO carryovers
b. Overtime Period each team gets one 45 second Timeout, NO carryovers
c. Only exceptions would be the result of an INJURY or the Referee’s Discretion
2. Games played in TWO 18 MINUTE HALVES for ages 7–9 and 10–11 Boys & 7-9 and 11-13 Girls.
Clock stops on timeouts, Officials’ discretion, injury and the final minute of each half.
3. All overtime periods are:
a. First OT is 2 minutes
b. Any thereafter is 1 minute
c. There is NO Sudden Death
4.
There is NO ZONE DEFENSES in age group 7-9 and 10-11 Boys & 11-13 Girls
a. Players MUST play Man to Man
b. All players MUST play (as close to equal times as possible)
c. Players can only pick opponents at the Half Court line.
d. Pressing only the last minute of the game by either team – no pressing by the winning
team if winning by 20+ points.
5.
All players must wear their uniforms, shirts tucked in, NO EXCEPTIONS Coaches remind
ALL players that jewelry is NOT to be worn during the game
6.
Team Bonus:
a. Single Bonus on the 7th foul per half, (except TEAM CONTROL FOULS)
b. Double Bonus on the 10th foul per half
7.
If a Coach or Player receives a TECHNICAL FOUL or an INTENTIONAL FOUL
b. NO Foul shots will be taken
c. Opposing team is credited with TWO points AND the ball
d. If violation is TECHNICAL, ball awarded at half court
e. If INTENTIONAL, ball awarded at the spot of the foul. The award is to the offended team
8.
If either a coach or a player receives TWO TECHNICALS in a game, that player is ejected from
that game, and that player or coach is also suspended the following game
9.
If a second incident of ejection occurs, the player and/or coach will be TERMINATED
IMMEDIATELY.
10. Harassment of officials, coaches and/or players will NOT be tolerated. Violations of this
magnitude may result in removal from the league without refund
11. Inappropriate or foul language will NOT be tolerated. Officials are asked to bring it to the
player(s)/coach(s) attention immediately! Coaches, you are responsible for the behavior of your
parents and fans. As Adults, we need to set positive examples
12. Games are played under P.I.A.A. Guidelines; Teams are reminded to arrive at least 15 minutes
before their scheduled games.
13. FIGHTING will not be tolerated. Players and/or coach(s) who fight will be ejected from the game
and instructed and/or escorted to leave the park. The offending party will serve a minimum of one
game suspension, this suspension may be extended indefinitely if the circumstances warrant.
GAME CONDITIONS FOR 12/13 & 14/15 BOYS
(IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE GENERAL RULES)
All game conditions apply with the following exceptions:
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Games played in TWO – 20 minute halves. Clock stops on Timeouts, officials’
discretion, injury and the final minute of each half
Press is permitted, as long as the point differential is NOT GREATER THAN 20 POINTS
ZONE DEFENSES are permitted
*PLEASE NOTE: It is the sole discretion of the Blacktop Board and its affiliates to reserve their rights to
ultimately make the final decision on all disciplinary actions of the Blacktop league.