St. Anthony of Padua CYO

Intramural Basketball – 2007/2008 Season

Rules for 3rd and 4th grade boys and girls league(s)

Duration of game:      Four (4) ten (10) minute quarters of running time.  Time stops every 5 minutes to allow a lineup change. If the lineups take longer than 30 seconds the clock will be restarted.  If games are running long, the League has the authority to shorten games.

Scoring:                      Score to be re-set to zero (0) after each quarter.

Basketball size:          28.5 inches.   (Women’s)

Defense:                     Man-to-Man defense.

Zone defense is not allowed.

Double- teaming is not allowed.

                                    NO defensive switching.

Playing time:              All players must play at least half of each game.

                                    It is in the spirit of St Anthony’s CYO to give all players equal playing time.

Time:                          In backcourt-10 seconds to bring ball over half-court.

                                    In bounds- 5 seconds to bring ball into play.

                                    Between quarters- 1 minute.

                                    Halftime- 2 minutes.

Time-outs:                  No Timeouts.

Substitutions:             Minimize substitutions to maintain the flow of the game.  It is suggested that substitutions take place halfway through each quarter. (5 minutes in)

Line Up:                      Allowed before the start of each quarter and upon substitutions.  The clock will run if match-ups take too long.

Drop Back Rule:        Defensive team MUST drop back.

Drop back to the top of the key in larger gyms. (St Anthony’s)

Drop back to the foul line in smaller gyms.  (Elementary schools)

Fast breaks:               Fast breaks are not allowed.

Fouls:                          Referee’s will call and explain fouls as necessary.  Coaches will provide instruction on proper play.

Free throw distance:  Players shoot from the bottom of the key. (approx. 12’)           

General rules:            A Team must have minimum of four (4) players to avoid a forfeit.

All coaches and players must arrive 15 minutes before each game.  In the event the coach is responsible for opening the gym, the coach should arrive 30 minutes prior to the game to ensure the gym is setup for the game.

A coach should NOT receive a Technical Foul.  The CYO Board will determine appropriate disciplinary action in the unlikely event a coach receives a Technical Foul.

Referee’s may eject a coach from a game and/or facility.

Coaches who are unable to control conduct of parents should IMMEDIATELY contact their league coordinator.

Coaches will make themselves aware of the responsibilities of the opening and closing of gyms.

Immediately notify your League Coordinator when a player is consistently missing games and/or practices.

Only a coach and one assistant coach are allowed to sit with the Players.

Only the coach is allowed to talk to the referee.

Have fun!!!

Adopted October 2007 at board meeting meeting.