City of Clovis Recreation Updated Adult Basketbal Rules 5

City of Clovis Recreation
Adult Basketball League Rules
Team and Players

1. Team consist of no more than 10 Players
2. Players should be at the game 10 minutes before their scheduled game time.
3. The team must have at least 4 players on the court at all times to prevent a forfeit.
4. Teams are granted a 5 minute grace period, before a forfeit is issued.
5. If a team needs to use the 5 min grace period, the opposing team will be awarded 7 points to
start the game.
6. All teams members need to wear same color jersey with a visible number on the back.
7. Each team will be responsible for having one team member act as captain at each game.
8. Only the team captain is allowed to approach the referee. Technical fouls may be called on any
other player approaching the referee.
9. Problems during a game should be brought to the attention of the gym supervisor.
10. Players may be changed or added through the fourth game day of the league.
11. Injured players not returning may be replaced up to the start time of the final regular season
game.
12. All players must check in at the scores table before entering the game. If not 10 points will
automatically be deducted from the final score for each individual that did not check in. When
checking in, each player should have the same number on the back of their jersey throughout
the entire league including tournament. Jersey number needs to be visible for the referees and
score keepers.
Games
13. Three point rule will apply.
14. All games are two 20-minute halves with a 2 minute halftime. Games will start no later than 5
minutes past the listed time.
15. During regular season games, clock will not be stopped except for the last 2 minutes of the
games. Clock will stop on dead balls (Fouls, violations, out of bounds) unless there is a 20 point
difference.
16. The game will begin with a jump ball. The non-possession team will begin the second half with
the possession of the ball
17. Substitutes only on dead balls. You must notify the referee and wait for his signal.
18. There will be no overtimes during regular season play. Games can end in a tie during the regular
season.
Fouls
19. On shooting fouls, with basket missed, offensive player will shoot free throws worth 1 point
each.
20. On shooting fouls, with basket made (2 or 3 pointer), the offensive player will be automatically
awarded 1 point without having to shoot a free throw. (AND 1 RULE)
21. AND I RULE does not apply during the last minutes of the game (Last 2 minutes in a regular
season game or last 1 minute in a playoff game). Offensive player will have to shoot free throw
shot.
22. On and after 7th team foul in the game, the opposing team will have a chance to shoot two free
throws worth 1 point each. First free throw must be made in order for a second attempt. The
opposing team is now in “Bonus”.
23. On and after the 10th foul in the game, the opposing team will have 2 attempts to make 2 free
throws worth 1 point each the opposing team is now in “Double Bonus”.
24. A player will foul out on their 5th foul, technical fouls are included.
25. On technical fouls, the opposing team receives 1 point, 1 free throw worth 1 point, and
possession of the ball.
Time Outs
26. Each team will get two time outs (30 seconds) per half. During regular season, timeouts do not
stop clock.
27. The Clock will stop on timeouts only during playoffs.
Player Conduct
28. The game may be terminated at the referee’s discretion. The eliminated team will be given a
loss, if both teams are eliminated by the referee: both teams will be given a loss.
29. Player that receives a 2nd technical foul during the game is automatically ejected from the game
and must leave the gym. If ejected player does not want to leave the gym, his team will forfeit
the game.
30. Players displaying un-sportsmanlike conduct and/or disrespect towards referees, players,
employees, volunteers, and/or spectators may be ejected from the game by the referee or gym
attendant.
31. Physical and verbal threat towards officials and staff will not be tolerated. Player will be
suspended/banned from the gym without a refund.
32. Any players ejected from 2 games will be eliminated from the league with no refund and may
also be banned from the league as a spectator by the gym supervisor.
Playoff Rules
33. Teams will be seeded for the playoffs based on their league record. The #1 Tiebreaker shall be
head-to-head record. The #2 tiebreaker shall be total season point different. The #3 tiebreaker
shall be total points scored. The #4 tiebreaker shall be total points against. The final tiebreaker
shall be a coin flip.
34. The clock will not be stopped except for the last minute of the game, at which it will stop on
dead balls (fouls, violations, out of bounds) unless there is a 20 point difference.
35. In the event of a tie, a 2-minute overtime will be played, teams will tip off, and the clock will
stop on dead balls. Second half fouls will be rolled over. If time expires in another tie, another 2
minute overtime will be used, teams will tip off once again. The clock will stop on dead balls,
fouls will roll over from previous overtime.
36. The clock will run on dead balls, fouls, violations, and out of bounds throughout the entire
tournament except the last minute of the game.
37. All league rules still apply.
The City of Clovis Recreation uses an online site to host all its adult sport scores and schedules. The
website is www.cityofclovisrecreation.com . On the site, you will find all information about your current
league as well as information about upcoming leagues.
It is a goal of Clovis Recreation to promote a safe and responsible environment in which to play. If
have any questions regarding the rules and times of games please call Clovis Recreation at 559-324-
2780.

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