IOWA GYM RATS WINTER LEAGUE RULES

1. High School Rules

· IHSAA and IGHSAU will be used except as noted below:

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· The 28.5" Basketball will be used in all games.

3. Game Times

· All games will be divided into two-20 minute halves.

- All games will be played with a running clock and have a three–minute halftime.

· Clock will stop for each dead ball situation with 2 minutes left in the 2nd half & only with a 10- lead or less , otherwise clock will continue to run.

- Boys and girls games will start with a with alternate possessions following.

4. Overtime

· If the score is tied at the end of regulation: 1st Overtime and 2 nd Overtime will be 1 minute stop clock If score remains tied after 2 nd overtime the game will end in a tie.

· Each team will be allowed 1, one minute time out in overtime. No carryover.

5. Time-outs

· Each team will be allowed 3, one-minute time outs per game. No carryover into overtime.

· Players and/or coaches of the team in control of the ball may request a timeout. There will be times, in the regular course of the game that the will not be able to hear the coach call a time-out. In this case, the coach must have a player on the floor gain the attention of the official to request a time-out.

6. 3 point field goals

· 3-point field goals will be allowed in all grade divisions for both girls & boys.

7. Fouls and Free Throws

Entire Game - Straight Rules

· After the SEVENTH TEAM has been committed, we will shoot one and one.

· Each made will be worth 1 point.

· After the 10th team foul two shots will be given worth 1 point each.

· On a missed 3 point shooting foul 3 free throws will be allowed and if made worth 1 point each.

· On a made 3 point shooting foul one free throw will be allowed and if made worth 1 point.

Additional Rules

· The free throw line for 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade boys, as well as 3rd, 4th & 5th grade girls will be set at 12". All other divisions will shoot from the regular distance.

· Intentional fouls will result in two free throws and possession of the ball.

· Flagrant fouls will result in the player becoming ineligible for the remainder of the game.

· Players are allowed five (5) personal/technical fouls during the game.

8. Full court pressing and Zone defense

· 2nd & 3rd Grade Boys and 3rd & 4th Grade Girls will NOT be able to press or play any type of zone defense!

· Man to man defense will be enforced at all times. A warning will be issued and then an illegal defense technical will be called. This will result in two free throws worth 1 point each and possession of the ball.

· All other Boys and Girls grades may play a zone and press at any time during the game.

· Full court press is NOT allowed when a team is leading by 10 (or more) points.

9. Uniforms

· Reversible shirts are encouraged. Legal numbers include 1-5, 10-15, 20-25, 30-35, 40-45, 50-55

10. Officials

· All scheduled games will have two officials.

11. Coaches

· Only Team Players and a maximum of 2 Coaches will be allowed to sit on the bench during games. All other individuals must sit in the stands.

· Coaches will be allowed to stand only to motivate and coach the players in a positive manner! If an official asks you to sit down you must comply! Failure to do so will result in an immediate .

12. Technical Fouls

· Iowa Gym Rats has adopted the following on technical fouls for all Coaches and Players.

· First Technical = Warning.

· Second Technical = Immediate removal from the game.

· Third Technical = Individual will be banned from Iowa Gym Rats league for the remainder of the season.

· This is not per game but rather each season.

13. Game Balls

· Game balls will be provided by HOME TEAM.

SPECIAL RULES FOR 2nd , 3rd , and 4 th Grade Boys 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Girls

· 9 foot high basket rims will be used for the 2nd girls, 2 nd boys, 3 rd grade boys, 3 rd girls, and 4 th grade girls divisions.

· Free throw distance will be set at 12 feet for all 6 divisions.

· In order to develop necessary offensive skills, player to player defense will be employed exclusively. No "stealing the dribble" will be allowed. Stealing will be allowed on the pass only. This is necessary in order to develop skills and build confidence in some of the younger players. Officials will watch for stalling that may result from this rule. A 5-second closely guarded may be called if there is no effort to advance the ball. This does not include a player who has lost control of his/her dribble. It will be the discretion of the official whether the player has maintained control. A defensive player may not be the cause of lost control due to swiping at the ball while the offensive player is dribbling.

· No "double teaming" will be allowed except in the lane. Again, the purpose is to allow the players to develop their dribbling skills. When a double-teaming occurs, the official will whistle the and return the ball to the offensive team for a throw in. Double-teaming will be allowed in the lane. Proper defensive skills call for players to help out when a fellow defensive player is beaten. It is good defense and will be allowed however triple teaming or more will not be allowed.

To clarify a rule about stealing or tying up the ball: Once a player has possession the other team must drop back and may not create a jump ball. This same rule goes when the player has the ball out on the perimeter on offense. The defense may NOT tie up the ball.

· No zone defense allowed. A 5-foot closely guarded rule comes into effect once the offense has crossed the halfcourt.

· All 5 defensive players must stay within 5 feet of the offensive player they are guarding. Teams that employ a tactic of clearing out will lose control of the ball. Ex: placing offensive player in each corner and creating a one on one game. If in the judgement of the official that this is occurring, the ball will be rewarded to the defensive team.

· There will be no defense allowed in the backcourt, i,e, pressing. As soon as a change of possession takes place, the defense is required to fall back and allow the offense to bring the ball up the court. The offense will have 10 seconds to cross the centerline.

· The free throw line will be set at 12 feet. There will be tape put down on the floor to mark this. Please keep in mind if a player and/or coach wish to shoot from the normal distance the lane violations for going across the line will be in effect for both distances.