R. P.
S. A. NYC Rules and Regulations
LEAGUE
FEES IN FULL BY GAME 4
1. Games will consist of two, twenty 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 your team 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 & a $120 forfeit fee
is assessed and must be paid prior to next game. (Exceptions to not start the
clock will be based on an individual basis only by commissioner)
5. UNIFORMS 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 for1game 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/end 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. 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.
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 and take
possession on each foul starting on 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 $65.00 per team for 2 refs/ 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 2 P.M. or it will be
deemed a forfeit.
29. Highest amount of even seeded teams will make playoffs.(odd team out)
for example, in an 11 team league 11th team out.
30. If there are poor weather conditions and you
think your game may be canceled you must call/text 917 951 4523 .
31 Any team
who forfeits is required to pay an $120 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. Any team or teams fans that acts in such a way that is detrimental
to the league, they will be expelled.
34. All fees must be paid in full BY GAME 4.
35. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE FACILITIES
36. Any player that is intoxicated during league games will be
suspended.
37. Any team not following the rules & conduct guidelines will be
banned from league play & no refunds given.
38. A player may call a timeout while going out of bounds as long as he
has possession / control of the ball and was inbounds prior to calling the
timeout.
40. Any player playing on two separate teams in the same division that
is ejected must sit the next game FOR BOTH TEAMS.
For more
information:
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