League Rules

Game Duration / Shot Clock

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• Game Time: 36 minutes, stop clock for free throws, timeouts, dead ball situations, and all made baskets until the 3-minute mark of the 4th quarter.
• Quarters: Four 9-minute quarters.
• Shot Clock: 24 seconds. Resets to 24 on all offensive rebounds and kick-ball situations. If under 15 seconds, the clock resets to 15 seconds.
• Half-Time: 5 minutes.

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Player Disqualification

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• 6th Foul: Player disqualified.
• Ejection: May result in suspension for the next league or playoff game.
• Committee Vote: A vote determines a player's eligibility. Members involved in the next game cannot vote.

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Disqualified Player

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• Fight Involvement: Any team member leaving the bench during a fight will be disqualified and ejected.
• Replacement: A disqualified player must be replaced within 20 seconds.
• Notification: The head coach will be notified by officials of the disqualification.

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Ejection

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• Immediate Dismissal: The player must leave the court and report to the locker room.
• Automatic Ejection:
  1. Flagrant 2 personal/technical foul.
  2. Maximum technical fouls.
  3. Participation in a fight (physical or verbal).
  4. Leaving the bench during a fight.

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EIBC Ending

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• 3-Minute Mark: The winning team only needs to score 7 points to be declared the winner (can include free throws).
• FT Bonus: 2 foul shots are awarded on the second team foul during the EIBC ending.
• Mercy Rule: No EIBC ending if a team is losing by 30 points or more.

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Foul Line / Bonus / Technical Free Throws

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• 6th Foul: Teams shoot two free throws per quarter.
• Technical Fouls: Result in one free throw and possession of the ball.

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Putting Ball in Play - Live/Dead Ball

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• Jump Ball: At center circle for the start of the game, overtime, or certain violations (e.g., double free throw, double foul).

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Continuation Rule

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• Continuation: If a shooting motion was continuing, the basket counts, and a free throw is awarded.
• Non-Continuation: No basket, and free throws depend on the penalty status.

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Advancement of the Ball

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• 3-Minute Mark: The ball can be advanced to the hash line if no basketball action (dribble, pass) is committed.
• Shot Clock: Resets to 14 seconds upon ball advancement.

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Timeouts

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• Timeouts Per Half: Two full timeouts and two 30-second timeouts.
• Timeouts Do Not Carry Over.

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End of Year (EOY) Awards / Playoffs / Rosters / Events

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• Roster Deadline: September 1st, 11:00 AM EST.
• Roster Limit: 15 players, no postgrad players allowed.
• Player Eligibility: Players must participate in 9 regular-season games to be eligible for awards.

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Coaching Conduct / Attire

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• Conduct: No excessive cursing, respectful behavior towards referees, players, and fans.
• Attire: Coaches must wear team logo apparel, polos, and dress pants.
  • Prohibited: Jeans, hats, and sunglasses. Non-compliance will result in a $25 fine.

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Player Conduct / Attire

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• Conduct: No cursing towards anyone during or after the game.
• Attire:
  • Acceptable: Team-branded clothing, polos, and team sweat-suits.
  • Prohibited: Hats, sunglasses, jeans, or excessive jewelry.