This is an adult recreational league. While a spirit of friendly competition is encouraged, true sportsmanship is imperative. Any person who cannot keep this in perspective will be refused the privilege of participation.
Rule 1
Every participant must be at least 18 years of age and no longer eligible to play in high school. No one currently listed on a college or competitive team roster will be allowed to participate. NO new teams will be allowed unless they are within a 50 mile radius of Malone. Entry fee shall be $350.00 per team, payable at or before the first meeting. Violators will be subject to forfeit. Game fee will be $45 per game, payable before the game starts.
Rule 2
Playing rules will coincide with high school rules (adapting some college rules). Players will be permitted 5 fouls. Free throws will follow college rule, 1 and 1 on the 7th foul, two shots for every foul from the 10th one on, players in lanes may leave when ball leaves shooter's hands, first two lanes nearest basket are vacant.
Rule 3
A team will have fifteen minutes leeway to field a team of four men FOR THE FIRST GAME OF THE EVENING ONLY, and then only at the referee's discretion. (If four uniformed players are present, the game starts--no waiting for Charlie All-Star'.) If four uniformed players are not on the floor at this time, the game will be declared a forfeit. There is no time leeway for the second or third games.
Rule 4
In the event of a forfeit, that team will pay a $90 fine BEFORE their next game. ** HOWEVER -- IF referees and scorer are paid, a shortened (two - twenty minute halves running time or less ) may be played. Records will not be kept and referees will not have to work the game. ** Any team that forfeits will be moved to the higher bracket in their division for playoffs. Teams with more than one forfeit may be dropped from the league schedule, including playoffs. ANY team that forfeits any of the last 3 games of the season will be ineligible for the playoffs.
Rule 5
The final date for adding to rosters will be the first GAME. No one may be added after that date--teams violating will be subject to forfeit. Exceptions may be made by appeal to league board of directors, at least 24 hours in advance.
Rule 6
Once a player plays for one team, he may not play for any other team for the remainder of the season. An exception can be made once and only once for any player who petitions the league director for personal release. Such petition must be made before December 15 and will only be granted with just cause, and may not be used to drop down a division.
Rule 7
The roster size will be limited to 18 men. Players must be informed that there is no league insurance. They are participating at their own risk.
Rule 8
Each team must have jerseys or shirts of identical colors, numbered front and back by November 15th. There is a $2 fine for each player without a numbered jersey matching the team colors, with a maximum fine of ten ($10) per team. Tape is NOT permitted as a substitute for numbers.
Rule 9
In order to participate in this league, a player MUST sign a Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement. It is the responsibility of the contact person / coach to inform each player of the content of the league rules. Each player must participate in seven league games to be eligible for the playoffs, and must play at least 3 games prior to January First. Exception may be made by petition to the league officers.
Rule 10
Playing times will be two 18 minute halves. Overtime periods, if necessary will be 2 minutes each. Each team will have 4 time-outs per game. Overtime periods will allow one extra time-out per team. Time-outs not used carry over into overtime.
Rule 11
Technical Fouls: 1st T.F. A player receives, he receives a warning from the board. The Board will be advised as to who received the T.F., who gave it, and the circumstances around it. 2nd T.F., the player receives an automatic one game suspension and his team receives a $50 fine payable before their next game. 3rd T.F., Team receives a $100 fine, and the player is suspended indefinitely until they meet with the board, discuss their technical fouls, etc. The Board will speak to the refs involved also. At that point, the Board will make a recommendation on any further game suspensions.
Rule 12
Players are reminded that the use of the gym is a privilege. The use of tobacco in ANY form on school property (including parking lots) is prohibited by state law. NO Abuse of School Property will be tolerated. Drinking containers shall be Plastic ONLY and disposed of properly. Swift and severe action will be taken against anyone who jeopardizes the use of these facilities.
Women’s and 35 and Over additional rules
- Zone Defense except for the final 2 minutes of the game. Must be a true zone. BOX and 1, or TRIANGLE and 2, where 1 or two players are playing man to man is not legal.
- Substitutions allowed on the fly, so long as the team does not gain an advantage from the sub.
- Running clock, except for the final 2 minutes if one team leads by 15 points or less.