A UNIQUE ELEMENT OF THIS LEAGUE IS THE GAME FORMAT

Referees lead both teams in prayer at center court before every game. A coin flip or other impartial method determines which team receives possession first. In jump ball situations, possessions will alternate. Games consist of two -18-minute halves and an 8-minute halftime. The clock stops every 6 minutes for predetermined substitutions. There will be no timeouts. Because the end of a six-minute segment does not signal a change of possession, the team with possession as the end of the six-minute segment will retain possession. As such, there is no need for an "end-of-the-period" shot. Teams will switch goals at halftime Scores are not kept in the 1st & 2nd grade leagues. No league standing are maintained in any league. Such standings add unnecessary pressure and intensity Coaches are allowed to walk the sidelines and encourage their players without stepping in the playing area.

All coaches will adhere to the substitution rules as detailed below SUBSTITUTIONS The substitution system is designed to provide every player equal opportunity for improvement. The substitution system ensures that: Every child will play at least half of the game. No child will sit out more than six minutes at a time. Every child will have an opportunity to be in the starting lineup. In most cases, each child will play against someone of equal ability. Coaches are not open to making unfair substitutions or being accused of such. Coaches are free from monitoring playing time for each player. Playing time for all players is virtually even over the course of the season.

Outside of these special rules, the National Federation of High School Associations Rule Book governs play.

In order to provide you with as much detail as possible about the "Rules for Game Play" and provide flexibility for viewing these rules, we are making a copy of the rules available through a printable link. Click the link in the left column so you can view and/or print the "Rules for Game Play".