2007

FAUQUIER COUNTY YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE RULES

(Formerly SPONSORED BY THE WARRENTON-FAUQUIER OPTIMIST CLUB)


Rule 1: PHILOSOPHY

 

The Philosophy of the Fauquier County Youth Bakesketba1 League, for girls and boys ages 5-17, is that the atmosphere in this recreation setting should promote fun, togetherness, learning and good sporting behavior. Our motto is: ATHLETE FIRST, WINNER SECOND.


Rule 2: DIVISIONS

 

The Fauquier County Youth Basketball League will consist of the following divisions:

 

a. Ages 5 — 6 coed                e. Ages 13 – 14 coed

b. Ages 7 - 8 coed and girls      f. Ages 11 – 13 girls

c. Ages 9 — 10 coed and girls     g. Ages 14 – 17 girls

d. Ages 11 - 12 coed              h. Ages 15-17 Coed

 

Rule 3: GENERAL RULES

 

The National Federation of States High School Association rules and local rules approved by the Warrenton-Fauquier Optimist Club will apply.

 

1.            The local deviation in rules for Ages 7-8 are:

 

a.     There will be two shot fouls taken from a 12-foot foul line.

b.     There is no pressing allowed.

c.     Each team is allowed 4 time outs per game.

d.     Substitutes will be allowed at the four (4) minute mark of each quarter. A player may be substituted for if he/she sustains an injury at anytime during the game or acquires 3 personal fouls in the first half.

e.     Teams must play zone defense.

f.     The basket height shall be 8 feet.

g.     There will be four, eight-minute quarters, with a running clock, except when shooting foul shots.  There are no overtime periods.

h.     A player will foul out after his/her 6th personal foul.

i.     The division will use junior or small ball as a game ball.

j.     No official score will be kept for this division.

 

2.      The local deviations in rules for Ages 9-10 are:

a.  Foul shots will be taken from a 12-foot foul line.

b.  There is no pressing allowed in the backcourt at anytime during the game.  The offensive team must be allowed to pass the ball into the front court.

c.  Each team is allowed 4 time outs per game: an additional one in each 3 minute overtime.

d.  Substitutes will be allowed at the 4 minute mark of each quarter and the beginning of each quarter.  A player may be substituted for if he/she sustains an injury at anytime during the game, or acquires 3 personal fouls in the first half.

e.  There will be four (4) eight minute quarters with a running clock stopping only during the last 2 minutes of each half, during foul shots and during 3 minute overtime periods.

f.  A player will foul out after his/her 6th personal foul.

g.  This division will use a 285 game ball.

 

3.                 The local deviations in rules for ages 11-12 boys are:

 

a.  Pressing is allowed during the last two minutes of the 2nd and 4th quarters.

b.  Each team is allowed four timeouts per game, an additional one in each 3 minute overtime.

c.  Substitutes will be allowed at the four minute mark of each quarter. A player may be substituted for if he/she sustains an injury at anytime during the game, or acquires 3 personal fouls in the first half.

d.  There will be four (4) eight minute quarters with a running clock stopping only during the last to 2 minutes of each half, during foul shots and during 3 minute overtime periods.

e.  A player will foul out after his/her 6th personal foul.

 

4.                 The local deviations in rules for ages 13-14 Boys and 11-13 Girls are:

 

a.These divisions will play two twenty (20) minute halves with a running clock, stopping only for shooting fouls and during the last two (2) minutes of each half.

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b.  Substitutes will be allowed at the five (5), ten (10) and    fifteen (15) minute mark of each half only. A player may be substituted for if he/she sustains an injury at anytime during the game or acquires 3 personal fouls in the first half. Every player in attendance must play in accordance with the player participation rule 4.

c.  A player will foul out after his/her 6th personal foul.

 

 

5.                 The local deviations in rules for ages 15-17 are:

 

a.  This division will play two (20) minute halves with a running clock, stopping only for shooting fouls and during the last 2 minutes of each half.

b.  A player will foul out after his/her 5th personal foul.

Rule 4: PLAYER PARTICIPATION

 

1.  All players must play in their own age group and division.  A player’s age will be determined as of September 30, 2006.

 

2.  The coach will play each player in attendance at games the required time, unless previously discussed with designated commissioner of that division. ANY PLAYER WHO HABITUALLY MISSES PRACTICES OR SCHEDULED GAMES MAY BE DENIED THE PRIVILEGE OF FURTHER PLAY OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE HIS/HER PLAYING TIME CAN RE REDUCDED.  If a player is released, he or she will not be able to play for any other team during the remainder of the current season, and will not be entitled to a refund from the program.

 

 

3.  The time requirements are as follows:

 

a.  ALL AGES: All players must play the equivalent of two complete quarters and sit out the equivalent of one full quarter.

b.  If a team has at least seven players, a player can only play a maximum of three complete quarters. If a team has six players then a player can only play a maximum of 3 & half quarters.

c.  In the event a player, without prior approval of the Division Commissioner, is not allowed by his/her coach to play the minimum required time during a game, then his/her team shall forfeit that game.

d.  In the event a player is allowed by his/her coach to play more than his/her maximum allowable time, he/she becomes an ineligible player and his/her team shall forfeit the game.

 

RULE 5: THE DRAFT AND TEAM ROSTERS

 

1.  Each division with the exception of the 5-6 year old group will conduct a draft to select teams.  The rules will be established by the Basketball Committee and announced at the drafts.  Each team will be allowed one head coach and one assistant coach whose child or children will be protected in the draft.  If the coach’s children do not attend the evaluation, they will be placed on the team starting in position number one, then two, three, etc.

 

2.  Team rosters will consist of 10 or fewer players for each division.

 

3.  Team rosters will be established at the end of the draft.

 

4.  All roster vacancies will he filled from existing wait list in registration order.

 

5.  The Division Commissioners are responsible for filling vacancies.

 

 

Rule 6: PLAYING DECORUM

 

1.      Only players in uniform will be permitted to play.  The uniform will consist of a T-shirt with a number, shorts and gym shoes.  The 15-17 age group will have sleeveless or “tank top” shirts.  THERE WILL BE NO ALTERATION MADE TO THE STANDARD ISSUED SHIRTS (EXAMPLE-CUT OFF SLEEVES).

2.      Coaches and players will not use abusive language. Those doing so are subject to removal from the game and from the league.

3.      COACHES AND PLAYERS WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO URGE PARENTS AND SPECTATORS TO RESPECT THE DECISIONS OF OFFICIALS. THE GAME OFFICIALS MAY STOP PLAY IN ANY GAME WHEN SPECTATORS, COACHES, OR PLAYERS ARE GUILTY OF POOR SPORTING BEHAVIOR.

4.      All coaches should remember that the official is the only authority on the floor during the game.  The coach will not go on the floor during the game except if a player is injured and an official calls time.

5.      Only three 3 coaches per team are allowed in the bench area.

6.      Only team members will sit on the bench.  If players are injured or ill, they may wear street clothes, however their names must appear in the scorebook and team roster.

 

Rule 7: SCORING

 

1.      NO GAME WILL START WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL SCOREKEEPER WHO WILL BE FURNISHED BY THE HOME TEAM AND AN OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER WHO WILL BE FURNISHED BY THE VISITING TEAM.  THESE INDIVIDUALS MUST BE ADULTS. In some cases volunteers from the Optimist Club will fill these positions. The scorekeeper and the game officials must sign all scoring records.  The first and last name of each player shall be furnished to the scorekeeper by the coaches.

2.      All players must report to the scorer’s table before entering the floor.

 

RULE 8: OUT OF LEAGUE PLAY

 

The Division Commissioner shall approve all games outside the Division schedule.

 

Rule 9: PROTEST/PENALTIES

 

1.      No protest of officials’ decisions will be accepted.

2.      A coach not following specified rules and regulations will be warned and may be suspended for one game after the first offense, suspended for one game for a second offense, and dismissed from the league for a third offense.

3.      In the event a player is ejected from a game, the official in charge of the game shall immediately notify the appropriate Division Commissioner.  The governing organization shall then review the factual circumstances with all appropriate parties and could suspend that player for one game for a first offense and from the league for second or subsequent offense.

 

Rule 10: PREGAME ACTIVITY

 

1.      Each team will have the right to half the playing floor at least ten (10) minutes prior to their game.

2.      The official will wait 5 minutes after calling “Play Ball”.  If a team cannot put a complete team on the floor in this (5 players), the game will be forfeited to the team that can put a complete team on the floor.  If neither team has enough players for a complete team, each team will take a loss, or make up the game at another time as scheduled by the Division Commissioner.

3.      A complete roster will be given to the scorekeeper ten minutes prior to the game.  Those absent or excused should be listed on the scorebook at the scorer’s table.  The coach shall designate his starting five to the scorekeeper 5 minutes prior game time.

 

Rule 11: GAME SCHEDULES AND TIMES

 

1.      Coaches are not authorized to deviate from the official published schedule of games and practices.  All rescheduling of games shall be done by the Division Commissioner and all rescheduling of practices shall be done by the Site Coordinator.


Rule 12: GYMNASIUM RULES-GENERAL

 

1.         No food or drinks allowed in the gym.

2.         Only proper athletic shoes will be worn on the gym floor. No street shoes on the court.

3.         All school equipment will be left alone.

4.         Gym and premises must be left secure, clean and in the same condition as they were found. The home team coach for the last game in each facility shall have this responsibility.

5.         All persons who attend games and/or practice at one of the school facilities will not be allowed in areas not authorized for use by this program.

6.         If it snows/ices on Friday or Saturday morning, coaches should consult www.warrentonoptimist.com to determine whether the program will be cancelled.  The Division Commissioner shall also attempt to notify each coach in his or her division.  Coaches will then notify their players.  If schools close during the week due to weather or holidays then there will be no practice.