B.M.B.L

           LEAGUE RULES

                         Rev-1.3 – Feb 09, 2009

I. Rules and Exceptions 

A. All games will be played under FIBA rules. 

            B. Exceptions and clarifications to FIBA rules are as follows; 

1. Two 20 minute halves – stopped clock. 

2. One-and-One on the 10^th team foul.  NO double-bonus situation. 

3. Three Time-Outs for the regulation game and one additional time out in

overtime.

4. Each player is allowed five personal fouls.

5. 1st overtime is 3 minutes, each thereafter is 2 minutes.

6. During free throws, players may enter the free throw lane/circle on the

release.

7. Teams may begin the game with four players, but must start the second half

with 5 players. Teams with less than 4 players will forfeit the game.

8. Dunking the ball during warm-up or half time will not be permitted and a

technical foul will be assessed to the guilty player.

The purpose of the No-Dunking Rule is to protect the backboard and rim from

damage which may result in the “use of facility permit” being rescinded by the

gym in question.

 

     II. Game Management Notes 

 

A. Referees may use abbreviated mechanics to keep the game moving.

B. Substitutes will be beckoned into the game by referees.  Substitutes will report to

scorer’s table or a designated spot at half-court.

C. Taunting, profanity and “trash” talking will not be tolerated.  Referees are not

required to warn a player or coach before assessing a technical foul.

D. Fighting (includes pushing, kicking, etc.) is an automatic ejection and 1 game

suspension.  Second ejection for fighting is an automatic suspension from the league.

 (No refunds)

E. Technical Fouls – All Technical fouls will result in two (2) free throws plus the ball

    out of bounds at centre court.  Two technical fouls by the same player during a

    game will result in that player being ejected. NOTE: A player receiving 3 technical

    fouls during the season will be suspended for one game.  If a player receives a 5^th

    technical foul, he will be suspended for the remainder of the season. (No refunds)

F. Warm-up: 5 minutes 

G. Half-Time:  5 minutes maximum (may be less if required to keep on schedule)

H. Zone defence will not be allowed (In the event a team plays zone, a warning may be

issued by the referee for the 1^st offence, the team Captain will be issued a technical

foul on the 2^nd offense – the non-offending team will be awarded two free throws and

the ball.

I. A 30 second shot clock will be used in 2008/09

 

   III. Captain’s Responsibilities

 

A. Provide a completed score sheet with names and jersey numbers to the scorekeeper

     prior to the game.

B. Ensure that players keep score as per the “scoring schedule”

C. To provide each player with a schedule of all regular season and playoff games
D. Ensure team players are aware of BMBL rules and regulations (rules are available on

    our website and are also provided in print to the captain of each team)
E. Submit the master game score sheet by the end of game night to the League

    Administrator or Statistician (Tom Tobin)
F. Inform all players that once a player is registered with a team, he may not play with

    any other team for that season.
G. Notify players of any fines or suspensions and ensure that any and all suspensions

    are served.
H. Encourage the spirit of fair play with your team. Players are expected to respect

     their opponents, referees, scorekeepers, guests and facility staff.

I. Ensure that the game is started on time

 

   IV. Player’s Responsibilities

          A. Inform your team Captain if unavailable for any games (League Contacts are posted

              

            on the website)

            B. Respect the equipment, gym, and the facilities provided by our local High Schools

            C. Please keep gym floor clean and remove any water bottles, garbage, etc from your

             bench area and the changing rooms

            D. Play fair and respect your team mates, opponents, and referees.

            E. BE ON TIME (ALL GAMES WILL START AS POSTED!!! PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE YOUR   

             POSTED GAME TIME!!

            F. HAVE FUN!!

 

   V. GENERAL

 

A.      ROSTERS

1. All players must have participated in the league draft and/or selected from the

    posted Spare List

2. Players can participate on no more than one team unless it is to prevent a

                      default AND the other team’s captain is in agreement.

3. Insurance waivers must be completed and submitted to the league administrator    

    prior to playing

4. Each “spare player” must pay $10.00 per game (up to a maximum of $50.00)

B.   CACELLATION OF GAME – In the event of a cancellation due to weather or other

      reasons, the league administrator shall send a notification email to all players and

                  contact each team Captain.  The schedule will resume with the following week’s

                  games (cancelled games will be made up at the end of the season, if possible)

C. Game default will result in a (2) point deduction from the team’s total points.

            C. Smoking and Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in school buildings at any time.

D. Remind parents (spectators) to supervise all children while in the gym area.