Rules

GAME FORMAT & RULES

Game Format

• Games consist of four 12-minute quarters, played on a running clock

• The clock will stop only during the last 30 seconds of each quarter (1-3) and the last minute of the 4th quarter. There will be no stoppages other than that.

Overtime

• Overtime will be decided by the “Golden Basket” rule (first team to score wins)

Fouls

• Players are disqualified after 6 personal fouls

• Teams enter the bonus on 7 team fouls per quarter

Free Throws

• A shooting foul on a missed shot results in one free throw worth 2 or 3 points

• A successful shot plus a foul results in an automatic 1 additional point (no free throw)

Out of Bounds

• The referee doesn't have to control the ball before it is inbounded by a player – the flying inbound rule. Except for the last minute of the game.

Discipline and Respect

• Any player receiving two technical fouls will be immediately ejected

• All players are expected to show respect to referees and table officials – this is a critical element of our summer league.

Substitutions & Time-Outs

• Substitutions may only be made during a dead ball and once the referee signals.

• No timeouts allowed.

• 30-second breaks between each quarter – this requirement is non-negotiable to ensure each game can be played within the 3-hour window.

All other decisions made by league commissioners are final.