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Basketball Rules of Note
All teams must play each of their roster players for one complete playing period in the first half. If a player whose name appears on the score sheet arrives after the first half, that child will play a quarter in the second half. The diocesan addendum requires that each child play a minimum time equal to one quarter. Each player must check in a second time. Note: If all players have completed one playing period in the first quarter, the break between playing periods may be eliminated for the second quarter if both teams agree. NO PRESS means that no
defensive action may be taken in the backcourt, including pass interception,
and the team with the ball must be allowed to safely bring the ball into the
front court. After a warning, the penalty is a technical foul. NO PRESS in the 3rd
grade. NO PRESS in the 4th grade
until the final minute of regulation play. NO PRESS in the 5th
grade division if there is a 10-point or greater differential. NO PRESS in the 6th,
7th and 8th grade divisions if there is a 15-point or greater
differential. All Technical fouls are two (2) shot
penalties. Any roster player may attempt these shots. 3rd grade
division teams will play 5-minute quarters with stop-clock. (Note: Score is
not kept in 3rd grade games. Fouls and time-outs are accounted
for.) 4th, 5th
and 6th grade divisions will play 6-minute quarters with
stop-clock 7th and 8th
grade divisions will play 7-minute quarters with stop-clock Coaches’ certification cards must be visibly
worn on the person of each coach and will be checked prior to each game.
Uncertified persons may not sit with the team on the bench. If no certified
coach is present with a team, the game may be forfeited. If a certified
coach does not have his/her card, he/she has 48 hours to prove certification
or the game may be forfeited. All profanity on the part of coaches, players
and fans will be treated with a technical foul. With few exceptions, coaches must be seated
during play. Acceptable exceptions are: Note: In gyms where no seating is
available, the coach may stand, but pacing the sideline is prohibited. After a warning the penalty is a
technical foul. Free throw shooters at the 3rd
grade level may stand at the bottom of the circle when shooting. In the 4th grade
National divisions (boys & girls) the shooter must begin at the free throw
line but is permitted to land where his/her momentum carries him/her. Over and back violations are to be called at
all levels, both boys and girls. The regulation sizes of
basketballs for CYO play are the following: The game ball is chosen by the referee,
first checking with the home team. If the teams cannot agree on a game ball, we will
play the first half with one ball and the second half with
another. At the end of each playing period, but prior to
the beginning of the next playing period, all substitutes shall have
reported to the scorer. At the end of the playing periods during a quarter,
players are to remain on the court. Substitutes will enter as in any other
inbounds play. When there is no possession of the ball (a
missed shot is not possession, a pass is possession) at the end of a playing
period that happens in the middle of a quarter, Possession will be
determined by the possession arrow. 13.
“Blow-out” Rule For grades 4 through 8. If, at the end of the
3rd quarter, the point differential is 20 points or more, the 4th
quarter will be played with a running clock. Only called time-outs will
stop the clock. If, at the 2:00 minute mark, the point differential is 10
points or less, the stop-clock will be reinstated for the remainder of the
game.
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