11/18/2015 5:18 PM. Official. Rule Book

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1 11/18/2015 5:18 PM Official Rule Book

2 Table of Contents Mission and Purpose 3 Eligibility & Registration Equipment....3 Rosters..4 General Rules/Procedures and Under Boys League Rules and Under Girls League Rules and Under Boys League Rules and Under Girls League Rules and Under Boys League Rules and Under Girls League Rules and Under Boys Recreational League Rules and Under Boys Competitive League Rules and Under Girls League Rules and Under Boys League Rules and Under Girls League Rules..15 Code of Conduct.. 16 Post-Season Format

3 Mission and Purpose: In partnership with the YMCA of Tuscaloosa County, PARA will provide an opportunity for youth of Tuscaloosa County to participate in an organized league of basketball This league will endeavor to teach the participants good sportsmanship, team work, and the fundamentals of Basketball under the guidance of qualified adult leadership. Eligibility & Registration 1. Registration will be held at the PARA offices and online at during the month of October. 2. The registration fee is $ per player in the blank age group. This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. 3. All participants are required to complete and sign the waiver of liability, parent code of conduct, and concussion information forms before participating. 4. A birth certificate record is required and must be on file at PARA for a child to be eligible. 5. No player will be allowed to practice until they have registered with PARA. 6. Each team will present to PARA a complete roster prior to the first game. No jersey will be issued until forms and fees are received in the office. 7. Each team will have NO MORE than 10 players on a roster at any time. 8. A participant s legal age is his/her age on August 1 st of the current year (2015). a. Playing up: Each player may play up one age with league approval. Players may not play up 2 or more ages. b. Example: players that are the seasonal age of 8 may play up in the 9-10 division. However, a player who is a seasonal age of 7 may not play up in the 9-10 division. c. 4 year olds are not eligible for participation in this league. 9. Coaches are required to read and understand all rules. Equipment Game Ball PARA will provide a game ball on site for games. The ball size for each division is listed in the table below. Division Ball Size 6 and Under Boys Junior Size (27.5) 6 and Under Girls Junior Size (27.5) 8 and Under Boys Junior Size (27.5) 8 and Under Girls Junior Size (27.5) 10 and Under Boys Intermediate Size (28.5) 10 and Under Girls Junior Size (27.5) 12 and Under Boys Competitive Official Size (29.5) 12 and Under Boys Recreational Official Size (29.5) 12 and Under Girls Intermediate Size (28.5) 14 and Under Boys Official Size (29.5) 14 and Under Girls Intermediate Size (28.5) 3

4 Goal Height The following goal heights will be used for each division. Division Goal Height 6 and Under Boys 8 Feet 6 and Under Girls 8 Feet 8 and Under Boys 9 Feet 8 and Under Girls 8.5 Feet 10 and Under Boys 10 Feet 10 and Under Girls 10 Feet 12 and Under Boys Competitive 10 Feet 12 and Under Boys Recreational 10 Feet 12 and Under Girls 10 Feet 14 and Under Boys 10 Feet 14 and Under Girls 10 Feet Jerseys/Uniforms Each player will receive a reversible jersey from the league. Coaches must make sure that no player has the same number. As a general practice, the home team will wear white or the lighter of their two colors. The visiting team will wear a colored or the darker of their two colors. In all cases, jersey colors for a given team must be distinguishable from those of their opponent. Rosters Eligible Players All players must be on the team roster and have paid the registration fee to participate in the league. Each coach is responsible for confirming the eligibility of each participant on their team. Number of Players Required to Start a Game Teams must start a game with a minimum of five players. In the event of an injury, a team with insufficient players may play with four players on the court, but no fewer than four. Substitutions 1. Substitutes may enter the game during any dead ball situation after checking in at the scorer s table. 2. In all leagues, except for 12U Boys Competitive, there will be a stoppage for substitutions at the dead ball closest to 4 minutes remaining in each This is not a timeout, but rather a time to substitute players as needed to comply with the Playing Time 1. In all leagues, except for 12U Boys Competitive, there are playing time restrictions in place to ensure all players receive adequate playing time. 2. Each player in uniform must play approximately one half of every game in both regular season and tournament play (teams with more than 10 players must follow this provision as closely as possible). 3. No player may play for the entire game, unless a team has only five players for a particular game. 4

5 4. Each player in uniform must sit out one 5. The coach is responsible for compliance with this rule for his/her team. 6. The scorer s table will keep a record of all substitutions. A reminder will be issued to coaches at halftime and the beginning of the fourth quarter if the team is in danger of violating this rule. Roster Size/Free Agent Placement Teams may have no more than 12 players on the team roster. The PARA-YMCA Basketball League reserves the right to place free agents on any teams with less than 10 players on the team roster if they are available. There are no roster restrictions in the 12U Boys Competitive Division. Adding/Dropping Players Players may be added or dropped from the team roster up to the 2 nd scheduled game. All roster changes must be made through PARA offices, with approval of the program director. Pick-Up Players Teams are allowed to pick up players during the regular season using the following guidelines: 1. The team picking up players must use players from a team in their age group or the next younger age group. 2. All pickup players must be on the roster of another team in the PARA/YMCA Youth Basketball League. 3. Teams can pick up enough to make 5 players total. 4. Teams cannot pick up players in tournament play. 5. All pick up players must be noted and approved at the official scorer s table prior to the start of the game. Players on School Teams Any player who plays on a school team and plans to participate in the PARA-YMCA Youth Basketball League must abide by the following rules: They must pay the full registration fee at the beginning of the season and be on the team roster. Teams can have a maximum of two players from school teams on the PARA-YMCA league roster. They are not allowed to participate in the PARA-YMCA league until the school season is over. When the school season is over, the coach must obtain a letter from the school athletic director stating that the school season is over and turn that into the PARA office. Each player must be eligible to participate in the PARA- YMCA league by the fifth scheduled game. If they are not eligible by the fifth game, they cannot participate in the PARA-YMCA league and no refund will be issued. The PARA-YMCA Youth Basketball League is not responsible for ensuring the eligibility of athletes within AHSAA rules. Each player is responsible for ensuring he or she does not violate AHSAA eligibility rules by participating in the PARA-YMCA Youth Basketball League. General Rules/Procedures: Facility/Gym Rules 1. Food and drink are not allowed in the gyms. 2. Players may bring drinks to the games but must clean up the bench area after each game. 3. No artificial noisemakers allowed at the games. This includes music players/speakers, cowbells, whistles, etc. 5

6 4. All spectators should sit on the side of the gym opposite the team benches. NFHS Rules The PARA-YMCA Youth Basketball League will follow the National Federation of High School rules for Basketball with the following rules modifications for each age group below. Blood Rule A player, coach or official who is bleeding or who has blood on his or her uniform shall be prohibited from participating further until appropriate treatment can be administered. The bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered, and if there is any blood on the uniform, it must be changed before the participant can re-enter the game. Referees The league will supply two referees for each game. Referees will be instructed to educate players on rules and encourage proper skills and techniques. Coaches Two coaches per team will be allowed on the team bench, not on the court or walking up and down the sidelines. One coach is allowed to stand and the other coach must sit on the bench during the game. No parents will be allowed to sit behind the players benches. Team Bench/Warm-Up Areas The league schedules shall designate the home and away team for each contest. The home team is to sit left of the scorer s table and begin warmups in the court to the right of the scorer s table. The away team is to sit right of the scorer s table and begin warmups in the court to the left of the scorer s table. Please see the diagram below. Following this configuration helps significantly with game and event management. Line-Ups/Scorer s Book Each team must present a line-up to the official scorer s table before the game begins. All players that could potentially participate in the game should be listed in the book. Games will not be started until the line-up for each team is completed. 6

7 The following information is required on the team line-up: 1. First initial, last name, and jersey number for each player. 2. Players should be listed in numerical order to make reference easy during the game. Examples: GOOD EXAMPLE In # Order BAD EXAMPLE Out of # Order Player # Player Name Player # Player Name 5 S. Reeves 33 D. Bailey 11 B. Colburn 12 J. Logan 12 J. Logan 21 J. Person 21 J. Person 5 S. Reeves 22 K. Webb 22 K. Webb 33 D. Bailey 11 B. Colburn Pre-Game/Post-Game Items Team coaches and captains will meet with game officials at center court before each game. After the game, teams will shake hands. Coaches are reminded to check the line-up at the scorer s table prior to the start of the game. Timeouts For all leagues, teams will be allowed 5 timeouts of 1 minute in duration for the entirety of the game. Timeouts carry over into the overtime period. Teams will be granted one additional time out per overtime period. Timeouts cannot be called at the scorer s table. Coaches and/or players must indicate to the referees when they would like to use a timeout. Full Court Press Full court press is allowed under certain specified circumstances detailed in each of the league rules below. During full court press, stealing is allowed on the pass and dribble anywhere on the court. Scoreboard If a team gains a lead of 30 points or more, the score will no longer be displayed on the scoreboard. The score will continue to be kept in the scorebook. If the lead shrinks to 15 points, the score will be re-displayed on the scoreboard. Overtime For all age groups, except for 6U Boys and 6U Girls, the following overtime rules will apply. 1. The overtime period will be 3 minutes in duration. 2. The clock will run continuously during the first 2 minutes of the overtime period with the following a. All free throws b. Team timeouts 7

8 c. Referee timeouts 3. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final minute of the overtime period. 4. Each team will receive an additional time-out per overtime period. 5. Full court press will be allowed during the final minute of the overtime period for 8U Boys, 8U Girls, 10U Boys, and 10U Girls. 6. Full court press will be allowed at any time during the overtime period for 12U Boys Recreational, 12U Boys Competitive, 14U Boys, and 14U Girls. 7. There is a limit of 3 overtimes per game due to time constraints. a. Exception: There is no limit on the number of overtimes during post-season play. 6 and Under Boys League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 8 feet. a. The game ball used will be Junior Size (27.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the bottom of the zone circle (12 feet). 4. Lane violations will not be called. 5. Back court violations will not be called. 6. Full court press is not allowed at any point in the game. 7. Fast break is allowed. 8. Defense may only be played inside the 3-point arc. All defenders must remain inside the 3-point arc while on defense. 9. Stealing is allowed when/if the defender s feet are inside the 3-point arc. 10. Teams may choose to play zone or man to man on defense. 11. NO-STALL rule: The ball must be passed within 8 seconds. a. Penalty: Turnover 12. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 13. Players cannot foul out in this division. 14. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 15. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 7 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final minute of each c. The clock will stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 16. Substitutions: 8

9 6 and Under Girls League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 8 feet. a. The game ball used will be Junior Size (27.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the bottom of the zone circle (12 feet). 4. Lane violations will not be called. 5. Back court violations will not be called. 6. Full court press is not allowed at any point in the game. 7. Fast break is allowed. 8. Defense may only be played inside the 3-point arc. All defenders must remain inside the 3-point arc while on defense. 9. Stealing is allowed when/if the defender s feet are inside the 3-point arc. 10. Teams may choose to play zone or man to man on defense. 11. NO-STALL rule: The ball must be passed within 8 seconds. a. Penalty: Turnover 12. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 13. Players cannot foul out in this division. 14. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 15. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 7 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final minute of each c. The clock will stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 16. Substitutions: 8 and Under Boys League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 9 feet. a. The game ball used will be Junior Size (27.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the bottom of the zone circle (12 feet). 4. Lane violations will be called at 5 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Full court press is allowed in the last minute of each half. a. Teams are not allowed to press if they lead by 20 points or more. 9

10 7. Fast break is allowed. a. Teams are not allowed to fast break if they lead by 20 points or more. 8. Defense may only be played inside the 3-point arc. All defenders must remain inside the 3-point arc while on defense. a. Exception: Full court press during last minute of each half. 9. Stealing is allowed when/if the defender s feet are inside the 3-point arc. 10. Teams may choose to play zone or man to man on defense. 11. NO-STALL rule: The ball must be passed within 8 seconds. a. Penalty: Turnover 12. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 13. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 14. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 15. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each c. The clock will stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 16. Substitutions: 8 and Under Girls League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 8.5 feet. a. The game ball used will be Junior Size (27.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the bottom of the zone circle (12 feet). 4. Lane violations will be called at 5 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Full court press is allowed in the last minute of each half. a. Teams are not allowed to press if they lead by 20 points or more. 7. Fast break is allowed. a. Teams are not allowed to fast break if they lead by 20 points or more. 8. Defense may only be played inside the 3-point arc. All defenders must remain inside the 3-point arc while on defense. a. Exception: Full court press during last minute of each half. 9. Stealing is allowed when/if the defender s feet are inside the 3-point arc. 10. Teams may choose to play zone or man to man on defense. 11. NO-STALL rule: The ball must be passed within 8 seconds. 10

11 a. Penalty: Turnover 12. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 13. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 14. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 15. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each c. The clock will stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 16. Substitutions: 10 and Under Boys League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 10 feet. a. The game ball used will be Intermediate Size (28.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from 13 feet. 4. Lane violations will be called at 3 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Full court press is allowed in the last 2 minutes of each half. a. Teams are not allowed to press if they lead by 20 points or more. 7. Fast break is allowed. a. Teams are not allowed to fast break if they lead by 20 points or more. 8. Defense may be extended to half-court. a. Exception: Full court press during last 2 minutes of each half. b. If a team leads by 20 points or more, they must remain inside the 3-point arc on defense. 9. Teams may choose to play zone or man to man on defense. 10. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 11. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 12. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 13. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each 11

12 c. The clock will NOT stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 14. Substitutions: 10 and Under Girls League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 10 feet. a. The game ball used will be Junior Size (27.0). 3. Free throws will be taken from 13 feet. 4. Lane violations will be called at 3 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Full court press is allowed in the last 2 minutes of each half. a. Teams are not allowed to press if they lead by 20 points or more. 7. Fast break is allowed. a. Teams are not allowed to fast break if they lead by 20 points or more. 8. Defense may be extended to half-court. a. Exception: Full court press during last 2 minutes of each half. b. If a team leads by 20 points or more, they must remain inside the 3-point arc on defense. 9. Teams may choose to play zone or man to man on defense. 10. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 11. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 12. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 13. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each c. The clock will NOT stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 14. Substitutions: 12 and Under Boys Recreational League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 10 feet. 12

13 a. The game ball used will be Official Size (29.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the foul line (15 feet). 4. Lane violations will be called at 3 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Any defense is allowed. 7. Full court press is allowed at any time. a. Teams are not allowed to press if they lead by 20 points or more. 8. Fast break is allowed. a. Teams are not allowed to fast break if they lead by 20 points or more. 9. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 10. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 11. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 12. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each c. The clock will NOT stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 13. Substitutions: 12 and Under Boys Competitive League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 10 feet. a. The game ball used will be Official Size (29.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the foul line (15 feet). 4. Lane violations will be called at 3 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Any defense is allowed. 7. Full court press is allowed at any time. 8. Fast break is allowed. 9. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 10. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 11. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 12. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following 13

14 b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each 13. Substitutions: a. Allowed on any dead ball. There are no restrictions pertaining to playing time for players. 12 and Under Girls League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 10 feet. a. The game ball used will be Intermediate Size (28.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the foul line (15 feet). 4. Lane violations will be called at 3 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Any defense is allowed. 7. Full court press is allowed at any time. a. Teams are not allowed to press if they lead by 20 points or more. 8. Fast break is allowed. a. Teams are not allowed to fast break if they lead by 20 points or more. 9. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 10. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 11. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 12. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each c. The clock will NOT stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 13. Substitutions: 14 and Under Boys League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 10 feet. a. The game ball used will be Regulation Size (29.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the foul line (15 feet). 14

15 4. Lane violations will be called at 3 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Any defense is allowed. 7. Full court press is allowed at any time. 8. Fast break is allowed. 9. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 10. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 11. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 12. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each c. The clock will NOT stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 13. Substitutions: 14 and Under Girls League Rules: a. The goal height shall be set at 10 feet. a. The game ball used will be Intermediate Size (28.5). 3. Free throws will be taken from the foul line (15 feet). 4. Lane violations will be called at 3 seconds. 5. Back court violations will be called. 6. Any defense is allowed. 7. Full court press is allowed at any time. 8. Fast break is allowed. 9. Teams will shoot bonus (1-and-1) on the 7 th team foul and (2) on the 10 th team foul in each half. 10. Players will foul out after receiving 5 personal fouls throughout the duration of the game. 11. A full game will consist of 4 quarters lasting 8 minutes in duration each. 12. Clock: a. The clock will run continuously during the first 6 minutes of each quarter with the following b. The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of each c. The clock will NOT stop at the four minute substitution stoppage. 15

16 13. Substitutions: Code of Conduct Player/Coach/Participant/Spectator Conduct PARA athletic programs have a zero tolerance policy on any and all acts of violence or assault (verbal or physical). Any violations of this rule may lead to a hearing by the Youth Basketball Advisory Committee, arrest and further disciplinary action up to and including termination of participation in all PARA activities, events, programs and use of facilities. 1. Anyone, be spectator, player, or coach whose actions are not in the best interest of the league, may cause their team to be given a technical foul. If said person(s) persist in undesirable conduct, or refuses to follow the directions of the officials, a forfeit may result. 2. All coaches will be required to sign and abide by the coach s code of conduct while coaching in this league. 3. The coach for each team is responsible for the conduct of his/her team(s) fans. 4. Scolding and abuse of players by anyone connected with the team will not be tolerated. 5. It is considered poor sportsmanship on the part of the coach to intentionally run up the score of any game. Ejection Referees have complete control of the game and conduct of players and participants. PARA staff have the authority to remove anyone from the gym who continues to be a threat to the atmosphere we are trying to create for the players and their families. When a spectator, player, or coach is officially ejected from any game, they must sit out the remainder of the current game and the entirety of the next scheduled game. Ejected individuals must leave the facility and grounds immediately without causing a disturbance. If it occurs more than once in a season, the participant, parent, and coach must appear before the advisory committee, which may grant a suspension for the remainder of the season or as they deem necessary. If necessary the gym supervisor will be responsible for enforcing the removal of ejected person(s) from the facility and grounds. Treatment of Officials & Supervisor: Any coach or player that curses at an official or the supervisor will be ejected. The following behaviors on the part of any coach or player will result in suspension or ejection from the league: 1) confronting an official 2) Threatening or touching an official, or 3) verbally or physically attacking an official. Additionally, charges will be pressed with the police if applicable. The above behaviors are prohibited within the confines of the entire facility, including the parking lot. Technical Fouls Any coach, player, or fan who receives two technical fouls will be removed from the game and facility. A team 16

17 (Which includes players, coaches, and fans) that receives more than three technical fouls in a game for unsportsmanlike behavior will result in forfeiture of the game. This may also affect the remainder of this team s season. According to NFHS rules, once a coach receives a technical foul, he must remain seated for the remainder of the contest. The assistant coach may continue to stand. Suspension Any participant, coach, or spectator that physically strikes or verbally threatens another coach, official, or spectator will be immediately suspended from the facility. Such persons will be suspended for at least one (1) calendar year and will have a hearing before the advisory committee. This rule applies at any time before, during, or after any game. If, in the opinion of the officials, a player, coach or fan displays unsportsmanlike conduct, the player, coach or fan will be given a technical foul. Protest It is the duty of the respective league committee in cooperation with the League Director to supervise the program to enforce the rules and to hear and pass on all protests and complaints. Protests that will be received and considered concern matters of the following type: Eligibility of players- any protest made on the eligibility of a player on an opposing team must be done BEFORE THE END OF THE GAME in which the questionable player is participating or has participated in. The coach then has until 12:00 of the following business day to turn in a formal protest in writing, along with a $25 protest fee, and turn it in to the Belk Activity Center office. For the following instances, the notification of intent to protest must be made immediately before the next play, by the coach or acting coach, by notifying the referee that the game is being continued under protest. The referee will notify the opposing coach and scorer. The team coach then has until 12 noon of the following working day to turn in a formal protest in writing, along with a $25 protest fee. The protest fee must be paid at the Belk Activity Center. If the protest is upheld, the $25 fee will be refunded. 1. Misinterpretation of a playing rule 2. Failure of an official to apply the correct rule in a given situation 3. Failure to impose the correct penalty for a given violation All formal protests must include the following information: 1. Date, time, and location of the game 2. Names of referees and scorers 3. The rule and section of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Official Rules or League By- Laws under which the protest is made 4. The decision and conditions surrounding the making of the decision, and all essential facts involved in the matter of the protest. Post-Season Format All divisions, with the exception of 6U Boys and 6U Girls, will play a single-elimination post-season tournament at the conclusion of the regular season. 17

18 There will be no tournament for the 6U Boys and 6U Girls leagues. Instead, a seventh game will be scheduled at the end of the season according to team ranking. The schedules for post-season games will be sent out to all coaches and posted to the youth basketball page at: At the conclusion of the regular season, teams shall be ranked based on highest regular season regular record (winning percentage). In the event of a tie, the following tiebreaking procedures will be used. 1. Two Teams a. Head to head results between tied teams (Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played between two teams) b. The team with the greater aggregate score in head to head results between tied teams. c. The team with the fewest total points allowed for the entire season d. Random Draw 2. Three or More Teams Note: If two teams remain tied after the third or other teams are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step one of the two team format. a. Head to head results between tied teams (Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played among the tied teams). b. The team with the fewest total points allowed for the entire season c. Random Draw 18