R. P. S. A. Basketball Rules and Regulations
1. Games will consist of two, twenty-two minute
halves, running time.
A) Clock stops last 30 seconds
first half and in each overtime
B) Clock stops last minute
on all whistles and only on two shot
fouls the last two minutes.
2. Timeouts
A) Three time-outs per game (two full and one 20 second T/O)
B) Each over-time you will receive an additional 20 second timeout.
3. Overtime Periods: will be a four minute
period.
4. Starting times are listed on the schedule
each team will have a 10 minute grace period for games starting before 8:00PM
(in the grace period you will lose timeouts every 5 minutes, if your team
cannot field at least four at the end of that time the clock will run and the
opposing team will get a 2 points per minute if the half runs out your
team forfeits. (Exceptions on an individual basis only by commissioner)
5. All players must wear their R.P.S.A. uniform,
(same team color or very close) in every Game,
failure to do so will result in
a two point penalty per shirt.
6. All players must wear sneakers.
7. The Referee reserves the right TO EJECT ANY
PLAYER for arguing and / or abusive language toward the Referee, opposing
players’ Score-keeper, Timekeeper, or Coach.
8. Any player ejected from a game will be
suspended for the next game (i.e., trash talking, techs, and so -on). Any
ejection for fighting is A MINIMUM 3 GAME SUSPENSION TOWARD THE INITIATOR
AND A MINIMUM OF 1 GAME SUSPENSION FOR THE OPPOSING
PLAYER.
9. Any player or coach who threatens or strikes
any RPSA Officials (Referees, scorekeepers, timekeepers or commissioners) will
be suspended and/or expelled from the league any infraction that involves any
physical violence that player will be expelled and legal action taken.
10. Halftime will be a maximum of five minutes.
Overtime will have a one minute rest period.
12. While bench players are not in the game
please make sure, they are at least
13. All substitutions must report to either the
scorekeeper or referee prior to entering the game.
14. Technical fouls will be counted as a personal
and a team foul. (Cannot foul out on 1st tech), A players first tech
in the game will cost $10.00 before
the player can continue to play in the game if the same player receives a 2nd
technical foul in the same game he is ejected for the remainder of the game,
suspended for 1 game and a $20.00 fine is imposed. If your team
receives a technical foul and has possession, the opposing team will shoot 2 free throw and take possession at half court.
15. Held ball is alternate possession.
16. Referees:
A) Has the power to forfeit games if the conditions warrant it.
B) Has the right to call technical fouls on any teams’ supporters,
followers, if they act in such a way to interfere with the proper conduct of
the game.
C) Has the power to rule on anything not specifically covered in the rules.
17. Team
Captains and coaches are responsible for:
A) All players conduct and knowledge of rules.
B) To be sure all players
sign in
1) A player who does not sign in, WILL NOT BE GIVEN ELIGIBILITY
for that game.
2) Any player who signs for
another player will be suspended two infractions will receive a two game suspension.
3) Making sure each all players participate in 50%
of the games to be eligible for the playoffs.
4) ALL Financial Responsibilities (Entrance Fees, Referees fees and
Forfeit Fees)
18. Any team who has five players and one fouls
out he may stay in the game, but as a penalty the opposing team will shoot one
shot plus get the ball on each foul starting with the sixth foul. If he leaves
the game, he may not return at any time that game. If your team has more than
six players and you’re down to five only the last player to foul out has that
choice.
19. Bleeding players must leave game until
bleeding is stopped and covered.
20. Each player is allowed six personals.
21. Referee fees are $60.00 per game one referee
is $45.00 per team (payable at game time).
22. Teams may begin on either side of court
regardless of where the bench is.
23. Break-a-way fouls as seen by referees. One Shot and the ball.
24. Flagrant fouls as seen by referees, two
shots, ball, immediate ejection and suspension for next game.
25. If point differential is 15 or more
points the clock will not stop; 30 or more game is over with two minutes.
26 Two Bonus free throws on ten team fouls.
A) One and one on seven team fouls in stop time ONLY. ( last
30 seconds 1st half and last minute 2nd half .)
28. If you know you cannot field a team by game time you must call in by
29. All teams will make playoffs.
30. If there are poor weather
conditions and you think your game may be canceled you must call 917 951 4523 .
31 Any team who forfeits is required to pay an $90
fee prior to next game.
32. Each team is
responsible for cleaning up their bench area after their game. Teams who leave
garbage will be given a 10 point deficit on their next scheduled game.
32. Only 6 Players
allowed to line up for free throws. (4 defense 2 offense)
33. Players may step on
the box, to line up for free throws and players may enter the lane upon release
of the ball..
34. Any
team or teams fans that acts in such a way that is detrimental to the league,
they will be expelled.
35. All fees must be
paid in full prior to season start or no uniforms will be given out.
36. NO ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE FACILITIES
37. Any player that is
intoxicated during league games will be suspended.
38. Any team not
following the rules & conduct guidelines will be banned from league play
& no refunds given.
40. Any team that feels
a team is using a player that is not eligible for the playoffs must state this
prior to the game to the scorekeeper. If the player is not eligible the team
using the illegal player will forfeit the game.
41. Any player playing
on two separate teams in the same division that is ejected must sit the next
game FOR BOTH TEAMS.
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