Attachment B - 2024 Basketball Rules.pdf

2024 Intramural Basketball Rules

RULES OF PLAY

Los Angeles AFB Fitness & Sports will use the current National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Intramural Program General/Sports Bylaws.

ELIGIBILITY

Section 1:

Please be advised that fitness staff will conduct periodic unannounced I.D. and team roster checks.

LEAGUE FORMATS

Section 2:

Leagues will play Monday through Thursday with one game at 1700 hrs. and the second game at 1800 hrs.

Please note that make-up games can be scheduled any day between Monday and Friday.

GAME FORMAT

Section 3:

a. A game will have two 20-minute halves, which consist of an 18 minute running clock and a two-minute stop clock at the end of the second half (this will not apply if one team’s lead is 10 or more). Overtime periods will be three minutes (max 2 during regular season). Half time is five minutes.

b. Each team will be allowed two timeouts per half, with one additional time out per overtime period. Time outs are one minute in duration.

c. A team may start the game with four players, but can finish with less than five players by the end of the game.

d. Teams may start warming up 15-minutes prior to the first game and five minutes between each game thereafter.

EQUIPMENT

Section 4:

a. All players are required to wear numbered jerseys of the same color. There are no specifications for the number size; however, the number must be the same on the front and back. Members of the same team may not wear the same numbers. All players are required to wear athletic shorts or sweatpants WITHOUT POCKETS. The athletic shorts or sweatpants CAN be turned inside out or taped.

b. The clothing worn may not have offensive or obscene graphics and must be in good repair (no rips, tears or items that could injure other players).

c. No part of the military uniform may be worn (AFI 36-2904).

d. Players may not wear rings or jewelry during games or practice. (See i.)

e. Guards, casts or braces made of metal or non-pliable materials are prohibited. All other braces must be properly covered.

f. Equipment that can cut or cause injury to another player is prohibited.

g. Eyeglass protectors must meet NCAA standards.

h. Only NON-MARKNG SHOES DESIGNATED FOR COURT SPORTS, which are in good condition will be allowed. SHOES WORN INTO THE FITNESS CENTER FROM THE OUTSIDE WILL NOT

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BE ALLOWED. Players must hand carry their exclusive court shoes (which must be debris free) into the facility – NO EXCEPTIONS.

i. Jewelry Rule-Except wedding bands, no jewelry will be worn on the court. Tape must be wrapped around wedding bands. Tape not provided by Fitness Center.

INJURIES

Section 5:

a. If an injury occurs, an official’s time out will be called so the player can be evaluated. If the team starts with five players, they may continue with four players if the player cannot return or be substituted.

b. If a player incurs an injury that involves bleeding, the player must leave the court immediately for treatment. If the player has blood on uniform, it must be changed before the athlete can continue to play.

The change must be done quickly and cause no additional delay of game. If the referee observes blood on the court or equipment, the game will be stopped and measures taken to clean the area(s).

c. Athletes with bleeding/oozing wounds or skin must refrain from play until the condition is resolved.

d. Coaches must report all injuries to a Fitness & Sports Center staff. The staff member will provide appropriate assistance and/or contact emergency services.

POST SEASON

Section 6:

a. Final standings will determine league champions.

b. In the event of a tie, the following criteria will break the tie:

a. Head-to-head score during regular season play.

b. In the event of a split in head-to-head, points will determine the winner.

c. If there is a three-way tie, the teams involved will playoff for placement.

d. The top 50% of the teams from each league will enter the post-season playoff.

a. The playoff will be double elimination (tournament format) to determine the base champions.

e. Playoff games may be scheduled on any day or night, and may be back-to-back.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 7:

a. No spectators, to include family members, are allowed in the team bench area.

b. Children in the facility must be attended by an adult (18 years or older) at all times [AFI 35-266, Ch 1, 1.3.]. Children cannot be left unattended while the team member participates in a game or practice.

Children found unattended in the facility will be escorted to Security Forces station by SFS personnel.

ADDITIONAL RULES OF EMPHASIS

Section 8:

a. Team coaches are responsible for providing line-ups to the official score keeper 10 minutes prior to the start of the game.

b. No full court press past a 20-point lead (considered taunting).

c. 3 point foul shot rule is in effect, if the shooter is fouled in the 3-point zone.

d. No five second count when closely guarded.

e. The Fitness & Sports Director may amend these bylaws at any time for the safety of participants or to enhance league play. Anything not covered in these bylaws will be determined by the Fitness & Sports Director, Intramural Director, Officials Association and the current NCAA Basketball Rules and interpretations.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Section 9:

Unsportsmanlike Behavior: If a player who commits a serious aggressive foul, or offends any spectator or participant of the game (i.e., the referee, players, members of the league officials), the referee shall give them a Technical foul, two

Technicals will eliminate the person out the game and they will be suspended. The penalized player’s name and reason for suspension will be reported to the League Director for possible additional sanctions ie: kicked out of the league.

Juvenal Reyes Fitness & Sports Director Los Angeles Air Force Base