St. Anthony of Padua CYO

Intramural Basketball – 2007/2008 Season

Rules for 5th and 6th grade boys and girls league

Duration of game:      Four (4) ten (10) minute quarters of running time.  Time stops on every whistle in the final minute of EACH half.  If games are running long, the League has the authority to shorten games.

Overtime Game:        One three (3) minute session of running time. Each team receives one time-out for the overtime session.  (Time-outs are not carried over from regulation.)  If still tied after OT, Sudden Victory immediately takes place with a jump ball.  First team to score wins.

Basketball size:          28.5 inches.   (Girls)          regulation men’s (boys)

Defense:                     Man-to-Man defense

                                    Zone defense is not allowed.

                                    All defenders MUST play within six (6) of their opponent.

Zone Defense Foul - If a team repeatedly ignores referees warnings on using a zone defense, a "Zone Defense" foul may be given to the offending team.  On the third violation, after two warnings from the referee, a Zone Defense foul will be called.  The opponents of the team assessed with the foul will be awarded 1 point and given possession of the ball.  Each ensuing violation of the no zone defense rule will result in the assessment of a Zone Defense foul.

Double teaming:         Double-teaming is allowed in the lane. (3-second area)

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:                  Three (3) per game. Please do not use time-outs unless completely necessary.

Substitutions:             Coaches MUST have substitutes ready at scorers table.

Line Up:                      Line-ups are allowed before the start of the game.  For all ensuing quarters there will be NO lineups.  Instead the team with possession will take the ball out from their own defensive baseline to allow the defending team time to pick up their players.

Drop Back Rule:        Defensive team must drop back to the top of the key.  In the final minute of play in the game the defensive team must drop back to half court.

Fast breaks:               Fast breaks are allowed. Fast breaks may be defended at half court.  All other changes of possession require the defense to drop back to top of the key.  Fast breaks are not permitted when leading by 12 or more points.

Fouls:                          Team:  On the seventh (7) team foul of each half, the opposing team will receive a “one and one” foul shot opportunity.  On the tenth (10) team foul the opposing team receives two foul shots.

Personal:  If a player receives five (5) personal fouls, the player is considered “fouled out” of the game.  If there are no substitutions available, the player may be allowed to play.  However, on all additional fouls by the fouled out player, the opposing team receives two foul shots and possession.

Free throw distance:  Regulation distance. (15 feet)  Players may enter lane on RELEASE of the ball from the shooter.  Shooter and any other player behind the foul line, may not cross the line until ball contacts rim.  

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.

Referees 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.

Revised January 16, 2008