RULES
- 20 Minute Halves. 1 (1 minute) time out each half. Dead ball time outs only. The time out does not carry over if you do not use it. Last 2 minutes stop time within 10 points. Overtime 2 minutes, one time out per team per overtime.
- 5 Fouls a game per player. 8 fouls per half for double bonus.
- NO Shot clock. 5 vs. 5. 2 Referees. FIBA MODIFIED rules. 1 minute halftime break.
- Jerseys and shorts are to be worn for the game. Pants are not permitted for playing. Some exceptions for jerseys for the first 2 weeks (i.e production delays). After week 3, NO jersey, NO play. If a player does not have their jersey, they will not be eligible to play in the game.
- NO shooting around or anything to impede other teams that are playing. No spectators on the bench except for single coach.
- EVERY TEAM MAKES PLAYOFFS.
- Players must play at least 3 games to be qualified for playoffs. No mid-season additions. HAS TO PLAY BEFORE WEEK 3.
- If a player does not make it by half-time, he cannot play the rest of the game. Teams MUST have 5 players in order for game to start. Run clock for 11 minutes, if clock touches 10 minutes it is a forfeit.
- Absolutely NO FIGHTING, whether it is players or the crowd. This is a zero tolerance rule. Any players/teams fighting or actions towards fighting are subject to a league wide ban.
- Teams MUST have 5 players by game start or game will be disqualified. 20 - 0 score to winning team.
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