BASKETBALL OTAGO’S

SOCIAL COMPETITION

OFFICIAL RULES 2015

1. Team fees must be paid in full plus penalties by the outlined cut-off date. The Competitions Manager reserves the right to withdraw any team that fails to make payment on time.
2. Teams will be penalised 5pts before the game if their whole team does not have a unified colour and there are clashes.
3. Alcohol consumption is NOT tolerated during or before BBNZ Otago Competitions.
4. Tag hands with player while subbing to avoid having six players in the game at once.
5. Technicals will be automatic stand down for five minutes, 2points and possession to opposition.
6. Players must NOT wear ANY jewellery while playing social basketball.
7. 1 point will be given for any foul except all offensive fouls, a change of possession will occur instead.
8. Any foul language on court at referee or other players will receive a technical foul.
9. Further to this any unsportsmanlike play (Including pushing, tripping, hard fouls etc) can warrant that player being sent from the court at the decision of the Referee/ Venue Controller.
10. The referee will handle all calls made on court, their decision is final, no disputing calls.
11. All complaints/protests must be made on the night and in writing to Competitions Manager.
12. All rough play or aggressive play can result in immediate expulsion from the league, there is no room for this in our competitions. Contact is inevitable but all players must be seen to make extra effort to avoid any unsafe play. This rule supersedes all others. Anyone sent from the court may be required to attend a disciplinary meeting for further action.
13. Teams are to arrive early so games can start on time.
14. Game lengths are 25mins running clock with 3mins at half time and 3min warm up.
15. Teams must have 2 female players on court at all times (Mixed only). If younger children are to count as a female player, the Competitions Manager must be advised in writing before the competition for dispensation to be granted.
16. Dunking is permitted but hanging from the rims will incur a technical foul.
17. Players can play for more than one team, unless they are in A Grade, and as long as the Competitions Manager has been informed. But time clashes will not be avoided.
18. Teams are allowed one 30second time-out per half but not in the last 5mins of either half.
19. All players playing in this competition MUST be on the team list at the start of the season, all additions must be given to the Competitions Manager before playing in this competition.
20. Report all injuries to the Competitions Manager.
21. This is a social league, be competitive but remember to have fun and play fair.