Time:

• Teams play two 20-minute halves with a running clock, except for the last two minutes of both halves.
• Teams are allowed one full & one 30-second time out per half, with no carry-over.
• A minimum 3-minute pre-game warm-up will be given if games are running behind schedule.  No games will start before their scheduled time unless agreed by both coaches.  3-minute half times.
• Overtime periods.  The first one is 2 minutes long with each team given 1 timeout.  The clock will stop for the last minute of overtime.  The second overtime is the first to score.
• Game time is forfeit time.
• No pressing after a 15-point lead.
• There is no pressing for the 3rd and 4th-grade divisions until the last 2 minutes of the game.
• Running clock after a 20-point lead.  The clock will only stop for timeouts.
• Zone defenses are not allowed for the 3rd and 4th-grade divisions. Only man-to-man defense will be allowed in these divisions.
• Free Throw:
  o 6th-8th grade – 15’ – Regulation free throw line
  o 3rd-5th grade – 2’ in from the regulation free throw line

Officiating:

• 2 Certified high school referees will officiate each game.
• Each team is responsible for providing a designated representative to assist in keeping the scorebook or running the game clock.  This must be an adult who will conduct themselves in a professional manner and will not be allowed to coach from the scorer’s table.
• Referees will settle all disputes on-site.  There are no protests.

Game Balls:

• 7th-grade boys & older use the 29.5 basketball. Unless both coaches agree to use 28.5 basketball.
  • All other boys’ and girls’ teams will use the 28.5 basketball. 3rd-4th grade girls and boys can play with a 27.5 ball if both coaches agree to it.
  • Teams must furnish their own warm-up balls.

Tournament Format:

• KSHSAA basketball rules will apply, except as mentioned above.
• Guaranteed 3 scheduled games.
• Pool standings:   1. Best win/loss record.   2. Head-to-head-competition.  3.  If a 3-way tie, a) highest point differential (maximum +- 15 per game), b) fewest points allowed, c) coin flip.  In case of team forfeit, the other team receives 15 points for the game.
• Tournament awards are given to 1^st and 2^nd place finishers.

Code of Ethics

• Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated by players, coaches, or fans.
• If a player is cited for unsportsmanlike conduct, the player will be ejected from the game and will be suspended from playing the team’s following game.