1. Players may play above, but in no circumstance below, their respective age division.


2. Levels of team/age division (Age as of September 1, 2008)


Varsity 18 & under
JV 18 & under* (subordinate to varsity)
Freshman 14 & under
12 & under
10 & under co-ed

*If a team or school group does not enter a varsity team all players on the JV team must be 16 and under as of September 1st 2008. If a team or school group enters a Varsity team and a JV team, the JV team must not have more than 2 players age 17 or older as of September 1, 2008.


3. Each team must have a pre-set roster for every gameIf a team has less than 8 players, that team may “float” a player or players to his team, from another team, providing the player meets the age requirements of that division. A team that uses “floating players” may not have more than 8 players on their roster at any time. If a team uses a “floating player” each player must be identified as such on their roster, alerting the opposing coach and scorekeeper. The floating rule is only for the season, not the tournament.



4. Coaches MUST turn in a game roster to the scorekeeper ten (10) minutes prior to game time.



5. Eight (8) minute stop time will be used for all four (4) quarters for all teams. No shot clock. In the case of a 25 point lead during the 4th Quarter, change to running clock for the remainder of the game, unless the score drops under a 25 point lead.



6. Three, one (1) minute & Two, thirty (30) second time outs are permitted per game. Overtime will be four (4) minutes with One, (1) additional time out plus unused time-outs.



7. All players on every team must be home-schooled at least 51% of the time.
   
8. The closely guarded rule will be 1 pace/ 3 feet by the same defender for five (5) seconds.



9. Body jewelry or head adornments (metal) are not permitted. ALL jewelry must be removed during warm-up and game time. Players in violation will be dismissed from the game until the problem is rectified. If the problem is rectified they may re-enter the game as a substitute at the next regular stopped ball.



10. Uniforms with pockets are not permitted.



11. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Shorts must be above the hips (no sagging pants). Players with a violation will be dismissed from the game until the problem is rectified.



12. Ball sizes: All Girls divisions and 10 & under division use 28.5 – 29. All other ages use 29.5 – 30.



13. Home team leads the prayer at center court before each game.



14. Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their respective spectators and can be charged with a technical foul by the referee for any inappropriate conduct.
15. During the regular season, coaches of the 10 & U and 12 & U teams must give playing time to every player in uniform for each game

Updated February 2, 2009