COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL -5/10/18-

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1 VACAVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT YOUTH SPORTS We Create Community through People, Parks and Programs COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL -5/10/18- RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE YOUTH SPORTS OFFICE

2 Youth Sports- Competitive League Rule Book. Standings will be kept and a champion will be crowned. Any rules not found in these local rules will be governed by the National Federation of High School (NFHS) Association rules, or as ruled by the Vacaville Community Services Youth Sports office, the official on site, or as agreed on by the coaches. Vacaville Community Services reserves the right to amend, add, or delete any rule for the safety of the participants and the betterment of the league. It is the responsibility of all coaches, assistant coaches, officials and scorekeepers to know and adhere to these rules. 1. RULES OF THE GAME 1. Only one coach allowed to be standing on the sidelines at a time. The other coach(es) must be seated. 2. Games will consist of 2 (two) 20 (twenty) minute halves (running time). The clock will stop on all dead balls during the final 2 (two) minutes of each half. The clock also stops on all time-outs 3. There will be a 5 (five) minute break at half time, if time is available. The break may be shortened by the scorekeepers if needed. 4. Teams will get two (2) 45 second time-outs per half with no carry over between halves. 5. Substitutes must be checked in with the scorekeeper and be waved in by an official prior to entering the game. Free substitution will be in effect. When checking in, the player should give his/her number 6. In the event of a tie after regulation, an indefinite sudden death overtime period will be played starting with a jump ball. FIRST SCORE OF ANY KIND WINS. 7. One time-out per overtime will be allotted. 8. No Mercy Rule will be enforced As coaches sportsmanship is expected. Use your best judgment in regard to the competitiveness of the game and style of play you execute. 9. Full court press is allowed. 10. Double teaming outside of the key is allowed. 11. Score is kept throughout the game. 12. If a team does not show up or have at least 4 of their rostered players the team forfeits the game and will be counted as a loss. 2

3 2. PERSONAL AND TEAM FOULS A player committing five (5) fouls will be ineligible to play for the remainder of the game. When a team has committed seven (7) fouls, in either the first or second half, the bonus free throw will be in effect (one and one). If 1 st shot is made, you get 2 nd shot. On the tenth (10 th ) team foul, double bonus will be in effect (2 shots). Player fouls will be kept by the scorekeeper. Intentional and flagrant fouls are two (2) automatic points. Technical fouls on players/coaches are awarded by two (2) automatic points and retention of the ball. A second technical foul on the same coach or player will result in that coach, or player, being ejected from the game. Any coach ejected may not participate as a spectator. He/she must exit the facility. Failure to obey this rule will result in the game being stopped and not rescheduled. Abusive or inappropriate language on the part of players, parents/spectators and coaches is not acceptable. FIRST PENALTY TECHNICAL FOUL. SECOND PENALTY EJECTION. Any rules or procedures in question will be ruled upon by the Youth Sports Section and all decisions are final. Coaches and parents will act in a positive manner and follow proper procedures in the event of any discrepancies, questions or concerns. The proper chain of command will be followed at all times 3. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY, REGISTRATION AND WAITING LISTS grade boys and girls will be eligible to register 2. Players must be registered for the specific season to be eligible to participate in any practice or game 3. Upon the close of registration, waiting lists will be established. The waiting lists will be kept and maintained by the Youth Sports office. Parents interested in placing children on the waiting list may call or youthsports@cityofvacaville.com Waiting list participants will be added to teams on a first-come, space available basis. Coaches will be notified of waiting list roster additions via the WL listed on their printed roster, or via phone or from the Youth Sports office. 3

4 Coaches may contact WL participants to give them team information, but cannot allow them to participate until they are registered. Coaches will receive notification from the Youth Sports office when WL participants have completed registration and are eligible to play. 4. LEAGUE AND TEAM ROSTER FORMATION 1. Four leagues will be established: 3-4 grades 5-6 grades 7-8 grades 9-10 grades 2. Rosters may be coed or gender specific based on registration numbers or submitted rosters. 3. Coaches can request specific players or submit a team roster. 4. Coaches are responsible for communicating roster changes. 5. League schedules will be created by the Youth Sports office. 6. Coaches cannot make changes to the league schedules. 5. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS 1. All games and some practices will be scheduled by the Youth Sports office. The coach will be responsible for scheduling supplemental outdoor practices at neighborhood parks. 2. NO FOOD, DRINKS OR GUM ALLOWED IN ANY GYM. 3. Vacaville Community Services Department staff will be on site for all scheduled games and practices. If a staff member is not present 10 minutes after your scheduled start time, please call: Two scorekeepers will be scheduled for all games. If your scorekeeper does not arrive, please ask a volunteer parent to keep score and call the aforementioned number. 5. The Vacaville Community Services Department will provide balls and cones for indoor practices and games. Basketballs and cones will also be available to coaches to facilitate outdoor practices. 6. All divisions will play on 10 foot hoops. 7. All divisions will play on a full size court. 8. Basketball sizes: 3-4 grades coed: 28.5 cm (intermediate size) 5-8 grades coed: 29.5 cm (official size) 9. Court boundaries are indicated by markings on the court. Please ask staff or officials for clarification if needed. 10. We highly recommend the use of mouth guards, especially if the player wears braces. 4

5 11. Non marking basketball/tennis shoes that tie and athletic pants or shorts are required. 12. Teams can provide and wear their own jerseys. However, all players must be uniform. Vacaville Community Services Department reversible jerseys are optional. Jerseys can be purchased at Three Oaks or Ulatis Community Centers and will NOT be sold at games and/or practices. Jerseys can be used for future seasons and other sports played within the Vacaville Community Services Department. 6. PRACTICES, COMMITMENT, & DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES 1. Scheduled indoor practices are limited to one (1) hour in length. However, coach scheduled supplemental practices outdoor can exceed this time. Use your best judgment when scheduling outdoor practices. Be aware of heat, frequency and duration. 2. Coaches and/or parents should not approach any school or facility to obtain practice locations. 3. Our youth players are at the mercy of their parents/ guardians to get them to practices and games on time, so parents are asked to communicate with the coach if they will not be attending practices and/or games. Coaches that run into chronic tardiness or absence of a player should inform the Youth Sports office. 4. Uncooperative and distracting players parents should be informed of their behavior as soon as it arises. Coaches have the right to remove players from games and/or practices due to behavioral issues until the coach determines the player is fit to return to play. In this event the staff on site should be informed immediately of the situation and will document the incident. It is the coach s responsibility to inform the parents at the beginning of the season of their expectations of players and disciplinary actions. 7. INJURIES 1. All injuries at practices or games must be reported to a staff member. There will be ice packs and band-aids on site. 2. Players will not be allowed to play in a game if they are bleeding. Once bleeding is stopped, the player may re-enter the game. 3. Players with casts will not be allowed to play. 5