Fort Lee Jr Girls Recreation Basketball League 5th-6^th Grade Rules

1. All games consist of four 7 minute (running time) quarters. The clock will be stopped during the final  2 minute of each quarter for foul shot and for all dead balls.

2. Start time will start at the scheduled time.  If a team is not present and ready to begin within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time the game is forfeited.

3. Uniforms should always be worn and tucked in.

4. No jewelry of any kind is allowed to be worn by a player during the game and all players must wear shorts (no jeans, sweatpants) during the game.

5. If the score is tied at the end of regulation play, there will be (1) 3 minute overtime.  If the score remains tied, we will continue to play 2 minute overtimes until the game is decided.

6. Playing Time- Each team send out their 5 best players in the first quarter. In the 2^nd quarter each team sends out there next 5 players. If teams have more than 10 players then you are allowed 1 substitution in each quarter. The substitute player in quarter one must be player  11 or 12. It CAN NOT be one of the 5 2^nd quarter starters. The substitute in the 2^nd quarter MUST be player 11 or 12. It CAN NOT be one of the first quarter starters. The two substitute players must re-enter the game in the 2^nd half and play whatever minutes needed   to full fill the one quarter playing requirement. Example: Sub enters first quarter at 2:30 and plays out the rest of the quarter. That player must play minimum of 3.5 minutes in the 2^nd half. The player removed for the sub must play minimum of 2.5 minutes in the second half. This procedure is done for both substitute players and those players who were removed. If you have less than 10 players, then your best players are NOT ALLOWED to play the 2^nd quarter. Example: A team has 8 players at the game. Team starts there best 5 players. In the 2^nd quarter, the team puts in the 3 players who have yet to play, the remaining two players are the two weakest starters.(Decided by both coaches). If there is a disagreement on who this is, Dave or board member will decide). No player is allowed to play all 4 quarters. This is an honor system, However, if it is determined by the league that you are knowingly breaking or” stretching” the rules you will be warned once. A second warning means you will be suspended for the rest of the game and a third warning means that you will be suspended for the rest of the season and will not be asked back to coach the following year.

7. All players will be allowed 5 personal fouls before ejection.  A team will be allowed 7 team fouls before the one and one bonus situation and 10 team fouls before the automatic two shot bonus.

8. All teams are allowed four 60 second time-outs to be used at their discretion. Time-outs can be called by any coach or players. If the game goes into overtime, each team is awarded one additional time out.

9. Any player who gets into a fight will automatically be suspended for 2 games. If a player gets into a second fight that player is automatically suspended for the remainder of the season.  If a member of a player’s family is ejected from the stands that player must automatically leave the game the game and can’t return for that game. If a member of a player’s family is ejected for a second time, that player is automatically suspended for the remainder of the season.

10. If a coach is ejected from a game for two technical fouls, he MUST LEAVE THE BUILDING, and is suspended for the next two games.

11. Fast Breaks are allowed. However, If a team is up by 8 points or more, that team is not permitted to full court press.

12. Your team is allowed to play defense at the half court line; however you must allow the dribbler to advance over the half court line before engaging them.

13. No full court pressing is allowed, until the last 4 minutes of the game or overtime Your team is allowed to play defense at the half court line; however you must allow the other teams’ player to cross the half court line before engaging them.

14. 14 point rule: Once a team has a lead of 14 points or more, ALL STARTERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE GAME. They can re- enter the game only if the lead is down to 8 points. If the lead goes back up to 14 or more, they once again must be removed from the game.

15. All Substitutes must report to the scorer’s table before entering the game. When a player is on the foul line they can enter before the 2^nd shot. They can only enter the game after a stoppage of play.

16. Code of Conduct:  Inappropriate conduct will NOT be tolerated before, during or after the game. This includes the use of profanity anywhere in the gym. Fans, Coaches and players will be supportive of their team, and at a minimum, polite to the referees and opposing team. Not at any time should a spectator speak to a referee, Say any derogatory comments towards the referee or league official. If this happens, the spectator will have to leave the building with the player. If this happens a second time the player is suspended for the remainder of the season. 

17. Snow/ Bad Weather Policy:  If the schools are closed due to poor weather conditions, all games will be postponed. Please check the web site and your emails for notifications of such an event. The same applies to practices. If your team has a practice at one of the elementary schools and they are closed due to bad weather, Holiday, then your scheduled practice is also cancelled. It is up to the coaches to reschedule.

18. If a player does not show up to 3 consecutive practices without a valid reason (School Work, Family function, health reasons) the coach is not obligated to play her. Coach must notify league immediately when players are not attending practices. If this is not done, then the above rule is void.

19. It is parents responsibility to notify coach if daughter can’t attend a practice or a game.