RULES AND REGULATIONS

NO SMOKING AND VANDALISM ON SCHOOL FACILITIES!!! Schools may have cameras and security present. Parking lot is still a part of the school. Please be considerate and do not jeopardize the league and players. You may also risk yourself of being fined and will be held liable and accountable for all damages. We appreciated your cooperation and understanding.

NO FIGHTS ARE TOLERATED. PLAYER WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON AND MAY JEOPARDIZE THE TEAM ON FUTURE LEAGUE PARTICIPATION. ALL SUSPENSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE REFEREES AND COMMISSIONERS. NO EXCEPTIONS! ANY UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCTS OR BEHAVIORS MAY RESULT IN LEAGUE FORFEIT AND FUTURE PARTICIPATION. GAME EJECTION (2 TECHNICAL FOULS OR AUTOMATIC EJECTION) WILL RESULT IN A GAME SUSPENSION (NEXT GAME, INCLUDING PLAYOFFS). NO FOUL OR INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGES AND BEHAVIORS ARE ALLOWED. REFEREES MAY ISSUE A TECHNICAL WITHOUT WARNING.

A $32 game fee for referees & scorekeeper must be given before the start of each game.

Gym locations & time frames may change during the season due to permit usage & uncontrollable circumstances. We apologize ahead of time if this may cause any inconveniences.

Roster changes through the scorekeepers or commissioners are ONLY allowed before the 3rd league game. Players must have participated in at least half of the total games during the regular season in order for them to qualify for the playoffs. ETC: 8 team division will require at least 3 games & 6 team division will require at least 5 games. Injuries during league play will be considered. Maximum of 12 players on roster (only 10 team awards).

It is the team's responsibility to have the scoresheet (first name, last name & number) filled out before the start of the game. Players not on the scoresheet or the roster form will automatically receive a technical before or during the game and may result in a forfeit.

A player may ONLY be on one team's roster per division during the entire season. Participating on multiple teams in the same division will result in a forfeit. We will not accept any request or changes if any conflicts are resulted from any multiple team participation.

All forfeit deposits will be given back at the end of the season (if no forfeit occurs) or may be transferred to the following season. All teams with more than one forfeit (or any playoff forfeit) will NOT be accepted the following season. NO EXCEPTIONS!

All championship teams (except highest division) will be required to move up a division regardless of roster changes. ONLY the last two placed teams have the option to move down a division. The League may move a team up or down a division to provide a fair and competitive atmosphere.

DIVISION & PLAYOFF FORMATS (subject to change):

• 8 Team Division Format:
  • Regular season: Each team plays each other once.
  • Top 4 teams qualify for Championship Round Robin.
  • Bottom 4 teams qualify for Consolation Round Robin.
  • Round Robin: Each team plays each other once. Best record wins. Head to head match up and/or point spread will determine any tie breakers.
• 6 Team Division Format:
  • Regular season: Each team plays each other twice.
  • Top 4 teams qualify for ONE DAY single-elimination playoff.

GAME REGULATIONS

(All games are governed by HIGH SCHOOL RULES - EXCEPT free throws are on release, NOT off the rim)

1. 20 minutes run time except for the last 15 seconds of the 1st half and last 2 minutes of the 2nd half (note: if a team is ahead by 13 points or more, the time will continue to run).
2. There will be a 30 second shot clock for regulation (on request) and all overtime(s). Players are NOT ALLOWED to interrupt with the shot clock countdown provided by the scorekeeper. A technical foul will be issued as a result.
3. Timeouts: 3 Full Timeouts. No carry over for Overtimes. 1 timeout per overtime.
4. Overtime: 1st overtime: 2 minute stop time. 2nd overtime: sudden death.
5. Managers are responsible for conduct of their players, any unsportsmanlike conduct or fighting will subject to suspension of the manager and player.
6. EACH TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN INSURANCE COVERAGE AND TEAM MANAGER MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED ROSTER FORM RELEASING MOFUFUS BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND ASSOCIATES FROM ALL RESPONSIBILITIES. MANAGERS ARE HELD LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE PLAYERS ON THE HIS/HER TEAM.
7. 10 minutes grace period will be given before forfeiting.
8. FORFEITS : Teams must have 4 players to start the game and 5 players by halftime. If not, team must pay both teams referee fees and must replace forfeit bond before their next scheduled game. Grace periods are 10 minutes. FORFEITS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
9. UNIFORMS: Each team must have a number legible on BOTH front AND back (cannot be taped). Assigned home team (on the left side of the schedule) must be in light color jersey and away team is in dark color jersey. A technical will be assessed if no number or no jersey.
10. ROSTER : Maximum 12 players on the roster (only 10 team awards). NO roster changes allowed after 3rd week of league.
11. Dunking is allowed; however, player and team manager will be held liable and accountable for any sort of damages made to the rim and/or backboard.