BASKETBALL LEAGUE RULES

5U DIVISION:

Game Equipment and Format:

• size 4 (25.5”) basketball
• 8 ft basket height
• Games will be played in four 6-minute quarters
• Coaches allowed on court with players
• Officials loosely enforce rules to facilitate learning and emphasize player development, not competition.
• Practice with game time will be 60 minutes total, with teams practicing prior to each game.
• Optional practice days may be facilitated during the week by league officials
• One referee will officiate each game
• Team Size: 10 players maximum per team
• Running clock, with stoppages at the end of quarters and for injured players.

Tipoffs:
Rock paper scissors will determine the beginning possession of the game. The opposite team will start the 2nd half.

Subsititutions:
• All players should play a minimum of 50% playing time
• Players may be substituted during stoppage of player with the assistance of the game referee.

Scoring and Fouls:
• All baskets will be worth 2 points.
• Fouls shots are not awarded. All fouls will result in possession being inbounded from the sideline.

Defense:
• Teams will utilize man-to-man defense, not to extend beyond the 3-point line.
• No stealing off the dribble will be permitted. Stealing during passing situations will be permitted.
• Colored wristbands may be utilized to help players with defensive assignments.

Safety:
• Safety is our #1 priority for our players.
• Any players that demonstrate excessive aggressive behavior such as hitting, pushing, kicking, spitting or any other inappropriate behaviors will be removed from the court of play to ensure player safety.