Collierville Youth Basketball Rules follow the National Federation of State High School Associations Basketball Rules, except when as amended herein.

 General Rules & Regulations            (All Leagues) REVISED � 11/11/04

1. Each participant must play one (1) full quarter in the first half and make an appearance in the second half unless declared unable to play due to sickness, injury or disciplinary reason pre-approved by the Collierville Athletic Department.  A coach may make a request to officials for players missing or late for practices and games.

2. Game length shall consist of four (4) quarters, six (6) minutes in length, with one (1) minute between quarters and five (5) minutes between halves; one (1) minute for time-outs, four (4) timeouts used any time during regulation play (B10/u and G10/u get an additional two (2) timeouts at twenty (20) seconds).

          Overtime: Each team has 1 timeout for OT play (no carryover of timeouts from regulation play).
          -Teams will play 1 overtime period of two (2) minutes; if game is tied after OT period, teams will
            play an additional OT.  After second OT, game will be recorded as a tie.

3. Time allowed between games is five (5) minutes.

4. Free throws are one � plus - one on the seventh foul and thereafter.

5. Home team will sit to the left of the scorer�s table (facing the basketball court).  The Home Team shall warm up in the opposite court of their bench in pre-game warm-up and in front of their bench during half time warm-ups.  The Home Team will wear white jerseys.

6. No team member may play in any other league or on any other team.  If a team member is found participating on another team in this league or any other league, he/she will be suspended from league play for the remainder of the season.  This could cause the team he/she participates on to forfeit all games for the remainder of the season if seen fit by the Collierville Athletic Department.  However, a team may participate in other tournaments as long as schedule does not interfere with Collierville Youth Basketball Schedule.

7. PLAYER WAITING LIST - A player waiting list is available for teams who drop below the seven (7) -person roster limits.  Then and only then may a coach request to add an additional player to his roster from this waiting list.  No coach will be allowed to recruit and add any particular player unless deemed appropriate and necessary by the Collierville Athletic Department.

8. NO PRESS RULE � The defensive team must remain behind the three-point line until the ball crosses half court.  Once the ball crosses, the defense may approach and guard the ball and other offensive players.

B1-2, B3-4 and G3-5 � defensive team cannot double team or trap on the perimeter.

Situations when the NO PRESS RULE is in effect:

a.                  12-point differential rule.  When Team A has a twelve-point or more lead on Team B, Team A must abide by the NO PRESS RULE. The referee must inform the coach and the players of Team A that the no press rule is in effect.  ALL LEAGUES MUST ABIDE BY THE 12-POINT DIFFERENTIAL RULE.

b.                  B1-2:  No press the entire game.

c.                  B3-4 and Girls 3-5: No press until  the last 3 minutes of 4^th period.

d.                  B5-6 and G6-8: No press until the 2^nd half.

e.                  B7-8 and older: May press entire game

9. FAST BREAK � No fast breaks in B1-2 league.

- A team with a 12 point lead cannot fast break at any time during the 12 point lead.

- All other leagues may fast break only if the ball is stolen in back court.  Rebounds, made baskets, and in-bounds cannot advance until defense is set.

10. No jewelry of any type, including earrings, shall be worn while engaged in any basketball game.  This includes pierced body part not covered by tape or fabric and necklaces, watches, bracelets and or anklets.

11. The coach or a team representative is to provide the scorekeeper with the first and last name and the number of each team member who may participate and designate the five (5) starting players at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game.

12. No player, parent or spectator is allowed, at any time, to converse (no matter what manner) with any game official or staff member.  Any parent or spectator may fill out a comment form and set up a meeting with the Collierville Athletic Director to discuss matter.

13. Coaches may request to converse with the officials during a timeout or dead ball only.  If a team is out of timeouts, the coach must wait until a dead ball to request permission.

14. The Collierville Athletic Department and the Collierville Officials Association will not tolerate any outburst (verbal or physical) from any coach, player or spectator at any time during the game.  Any physical or verbal abuse by a coach or player will call for a technical foul and possible ejection from the game and dismissal from the facility before play can begin.  Any coach or player faces further suspension from any event on Town of Collierville facilities deemed worthy by the Collierville Athletic Department.

15. Coaches are responsible for spectators, parents and players.  Any coach that is warned about verbal or physical abuse from spectators, parents and players towards anyone has the opportunity to restore order.  If coach is unable to control situation, a technical foul will be given to team.  If situation continues, a second technical will occur and the Head Coach is ejected from the game.  However, the Head Coach may be given the opportunity to request the Athletic Director or Athletic Assistant to assist in controlling the situation.  Any further matters will be handled between the spectator, parent or player and the Collierville Athletic Department.

16. A written Technical Foul Report will be completed for all Technical Fouls.  The report is essential in making decisions regarding suspensions; officials must get exact names and numbers of all players involved.

17. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Technical Fouls (garner ejection from game, immediate dismissal from facility, additional suspension from one game and possible additional suspension deemed by the Collierville Athletic Department):

�  Fighting
          �  Profanity
            �  Arguing/abusive language towards players, coaches, officials or staff
            �  Dunking (basket does not count)
            �  Refusal to obey or cooperate with coaches, the officials or a staff member
            *Any Unsportsmanlike Conduct Technical Foul require investigation by the Collierville
             Athletic Department and could result in additional suspension for period set forth by the CAD.

18. Technical Fouls

�  Grasping Basketball Ring
            �  Slapping Backboard
            �  Wearing improper Number
            �  First Technical on Press violation
           *Any Unsportsmanlike Conduct Technical Foul require investigation by the Collierville
            Athletic Department and could result in additional suspension for period set forth by the CAD.

19. Tie-Breakers for the end of season league standings:

Two-Team-Tie

�  The win-loss results of the two team in head to head competition.
           �  If a tie still exists, the win-loss record of the two tied teams versus the number one team and
                  proceeding downward.
            �  If tie still exists, the margin or victory between the two teams.  No team margin of victory may
                 exceed greater than 12 points.
            �  If tie still exists, Co-Champions will be declared and coaches will draw for tournament seeding.

             Three or more Team Ties

�  The total win-loss record in all games among the tied teams.
            �  If a multi-tie still exists, the win-loss record of the tied teams versus the number one team and
                  proceeding downward.
            �  If a multi-tie still exists, the margin of victory between each involved team.  No team margin of
                  victory may exceed greater than 15 points.
            �  If a multi-tie still exists, Co-Champions will be declared and coaches will draw for tournament
                 seeding.

20. All league champions will receive League Champion T-Shirts and Runner-ups will receive individual trophy.  Tournament champions and runner-ups will receive individual medals.
     

SPECIAL GAME RULES
 

21. B1-2

�  The defense must remain behind the three pt. line until the ball crosses half court the entire game.  Once ball crosses half court, the defense may approach the ball. No double teaming or trapping on the perimeter.

�  There are no three-point goals

�     There is no three seconds in the lane. 

�     Jump balls to start the game.  Possession arrow will take over after for all jump balls and ball possession.

�     HALF TIME RULE: Seven year olds (and younger) will get two free throw shots for points. These point go toward the game score.  Each team must have the same number of free throws during half time.  When there is a discrepancy, the opposing coach will pick which members are to take free throws.

22.     B3-4 and G3-5

�  The defense must remain behind the three pt. line until the ball crosses half court.  Once ball crosses half court, the defense may approach the ball. No double teaming or trapping on the perimeter.

�  Teams may press when less than 3 minutes are remaining in the fourth quarter.  However, the twelve (12) point differential rule remains is in effect.

�     There are no three-point shot.

�     The 3 second lane rule will extend to 5 seconds

�     Jump balls to start the game.  Possession arrow will take over after for all jump balls and ball possession.

22. B5-6 and G6-8

�  The defense must remain behind the three pt. line until the ball has crossed half court for the first half of the game.  Once the ball crosses half court, the defense may approach the ball.

�  Teams may press the second half only.  However, the twelve (12) point differential
                        rule remains is in effect.

�  There are three point goals

23. B7-8 and older

�     No Special rules except (12) twelve point differential rule.

BOYS LEAGUE

GIRLS LEAGUE