New age groups are as per below.

Age Groups (Players Born in)

2004 - 2005 Under 12
2002 - 2003 Under 14
2000 - 2001 Under 16
1998 - 1999 Under 18

NEW RULES

There has been 5 major rule changes implimented by FIBA which will come into force from the 01/10/2014. These rules will effect all players and all age groups in different ways. Please see below the major rule changes:

 

NEW RULES TO TAKE EFFECT FROM 1 OCTOBER 2014

 

Art. 2.4.7 – No charge semi-circle areas

 

Purpose: To provide the offensive player with more protection while he is in the air on the shot for goal.

 

New wording Art. 2.4., last sentence:

 

The no-charge semi-circles are part of the no-charge semi-circle

 

areas.

 

Effect: A defensive player with his foot on the no-charge semi-circle line will now be considered to be within the no-charge semi-circle and hence, any charge taken on an airborne shooter will be considered to be a no-call. Also refer to Art. 33.10 – No-charge semi-circle areas.

 

Art. 18 – Time-out

 

Purpose: To avoid the excessive number of time-outs at the end of the game.

 

New wording Art. 18.2.5: Each team may be granted:

 

• Two (2) time-outs during the first half,

 

• Three (3) time-outs during the second half with a maximum of two (2) of these time-outs in the last two (2) minutes of the second half,

 

• One (1) time-out during each extra period.

 

Effect: At the 2:00 minute mark of the fourth quarter any team who has not taken one (1) time-out in the second half will only have two (2) time-outs available to them for the remainder of the fourth quarter.

 

Art. 29 – Twenty-four seconds

 

Purpose: To speed up the game and allow for more attack/shots during the game.

 

New wording: New Art. 29.2.2:

 

Following an offensive rebound after a shot for a field goal or after a last or only free throw, the twenty- four (24) second clock shall be set to fourteen (14) seconds.

 

The current Art. 29.2.2 will become Art. 29.2.3

 

Art. 38 – Technical Foul

 

Purpose: The current penalty for a technical foul is considered to be too excessive.

 

New wording: Art. 38.4.2:

 

Penalty: One (1) free throw shall be awarded to the opponents, followed by:

 

• A throw-in at the centre line extended, opposite the scorer’s table.

 

• A jump ball in the centre circle to start the first period.

 

Art 38 – Technical Foul

 

Purpose: To provide with a stronger penalty in case of players who are not obeying the rules of sportsmanship thus repeatedly damaging the image of the game.

 

New wording: New Art. 38.3.3:

 

A player shall be disqualified when charged with two (2) technical fouls.

 

Note: The current Art. 38.3.3 and 38.3.4 will become Art. 38.3.4 and 38.3.5