1. The size of the playing area is full court or crosscourt.
2. The height of the basket will be approximately 8.5 feet.
3. The free throw line will be ten feet from the basket.
4. The size of the basketball is a 27.5 inch or Junior size.
5. No forfeits! The game will be played five on five or four on four depending on team size. Each team will have a maximum of ten players on their roster.
6. Anymore than ten players on the roster has to be approved by the league coordinator and head coach.
7. Each child must play at least half of every game.
8. The game will consist of four, eight minute quarters with a running clock except for timeouts. There will be two, thirty second timeouts per team per half. Half time will last two minutes with one minute between quarters.
9. The provided NYS jersey must be worn at all times. No exceptions!
10. A jump ball will start each game.
11. No score will be kept.
12. Player substitutions may only occur during stoppage in play
13. One coach from each team may stand on the sideline during play to instruct players. Coaches are not allowed on the court during play.
14. There will be no lane violations called and no individual fouls counted.
15. Defense is man to man, no zone. Double-teaming is not allowed in the lane area. No slapping or reaching in at the ball. Stealing of the ball while controlled by an offensive player is not allowed; stealing during a pass is allowed. No back-court defense allowed.
16. No fast breaks. Teams must allow the other to get back and set on Defense.
17. In the 6-7 division, players will technically be allowed to travel and double dribble. However, they will only be warned once before the referee makes a call. Additionally, when stationary, if a player picks up their dribble, they may not begin to dribble again.
18. Excessive fouling, stealing, or rough play may result in a technical foul (1 point will be awarded for each technical foul).
19. Possession will alternate each quarter, jump ball, or double foul.
20. Players may not run with the ball; dribbling must be emphasized.
21. After each basket the opposing team will then inbound the ball from their end line.

SPORTSMANSHIP/CODE OF CONDUCT

     •        Shouting of negative comments by any coach or spectator to any opposing player, official, staff member or to the opponent’s sideline is strictly prohibited. Any violation will result in a sideline infraction.

• If any person not included in the team roster (coach or player) enters the field of play. The referees and/or site supervisor have the discretion to end the game immediately.

Player Code of Conduct

• I will remember that games are played for fun!

• I will display good sportsmanship ahead of my own personal desire to win.

• I will demonstrate good sportsmanship regardless of the score by acting in a positive manner towards all players, officials, parents and coaches.

• I will show respect to all game officials, coaches, players, and parents and never act in a manner that would be disrespectful toward them.

• I will not use drugs, tobacco or alcohol at any National Youth Sports practice or game and will remind others on my team not to do so.

• I will shake hands with the other team at the conclusion of all games.

• I will shake hands with the officials at the conclusion of all games.

• I will remember that youth sports are played for fun!

Parent Code of Conduct

• I will be a role model for my team demonstrating how to treat other players, parents, officials and coaches with respect at all times.

• I will demonstrate good sportsmanship regardless of the score by acting in a positive manner towards all players, officials, parents and coaches.

• I will show respect to all referees, officials or umpires and never act in a manner that would be disrespectful toward them.

• I will be an encouragement to all players on all teams regardless of the score.

• I will place my child’s emotional and physical well being ahead of my own personal desire to win.

• I will volunteer to help my child’s team by coaching, officiating, planning team parties, team pictures, and team trophy orders, phone calls and/or other needs.

• I will not use drugs, tobacco or alcohol at any National Youth Sports practices or games and will remind other parents not to do so.

• I will remember that the game is played for the youth and not for the adults.

• I will encourage my child to shake hands with the other team at the conclusion of all games.

• I will encourage my child to shake hands with the officials at the conclusion of all games.

I understand that I and possibly my child will be suspended without warning from the league for any violation of this Parent’s Code of Conduct