Rules have been amended as of 11/7 for the 2022-23 season. Please see below link for Disciplinary gudilines.
CHICHESTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE CONDUCT
Preamble
The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, fairness, caring and good citizenship.
The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”
I therefore agree:
1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, no adults.
3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or aliment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect, courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators
at every game, practice or other sporting event.
6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as a booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss or confront coaches at the games, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco (except in designated areas), and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
17. I will refrain from coaching my child or players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
| Basketball 2022-23 Overview | ||||
| Age Brackets | ||||
| Boys & Girls (Together) | PreK thru 1st grade (Clinics) | |||
| Boys & Girls (Together) | Grades 2nd and 3rd (Minors) | |||
| Boys & Girls (Together) | Grades 4th and 5th (MS lower) | |||
| Boys & Girls (Together) | Grades 6th and 7th (MS Upper) | |||
| Boys & Girls (Together) | Grades 8th through 12th | |||
| Jewelry | ||||
| bracelets, necklaces or earrings are not allowed during games. | ||||
| Scoring Duty | ||||
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Home Team will provide an adult for scoreboard duty. However this is not mandatory, if preferred and agreed upon, the Visitor team can cover this duty. |
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| Game Time | ||||
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The times listed on the league schedule are the game start times. Teams should arrive at the game site 20 minutes prior to the start of the game. |
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| Game Start | ||||
| Each team shall be prepared to play at the scheduled start of the game. | ||||
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5 on a team is required, if one team does not have 5 after 5 minutes past game start time the team without 5 players must forfeit. However the other team can then lend players to allow kids to play a 'scrimmage game'. The game can start with 4 players. |
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| Forfeiting | ||||
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If a forfeiture occurs and the other team has more than five players, the team with excess players is encouraged to “loan” players to the delinquent team so that the players may scrimmage and still get to play. Forfeits are counted as a score of 10-0. |
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| Game Cancellations | ||||
| Games will be rescheduled to a later day. No make up games for Clinics Division. | ||||
| Playing Time | ||||
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Coaches are expected to provide equal playing time for all players. Coaches are expected to be aware of the playing time they have provided for each player and strive to keep it close to equal among all players. |
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| Coaching | ||||
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There must be an adult present on the bench at all times. There will be only two coaches allowed on the bench during the game. Only one coach, designated as the “head coach”, will be allowed to stand during the game and address the officials. If coaches argue judgment calls, this may result in a technical foul. 1st Technical foul resluts in immediate $20 out of pocket paid by the said coach to the league. Coach cannot stand the rest of the game. 2nd Technical foul results in immediate $20 out of pocket paid by the said coach to the league. Coach cannoyt stand the rest of the game and also 1 game suspension after meeting with the board. 3rd Technical foul automatic removal from the league. Coaches must stay within the regulation 14’ coach’s box located in front of their bench. No other parent/spectator is allowed to locate near the player bench. |
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Players- Any technical fouls by player(s) is a automatic 2 points plus the ball for opposing team. Player(s) that accesed the technical foul must sit for the remaining half.
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| Tie breakers and Seeding | ||||
| 1 Standing 2 Head to Head 3 Points against 4 Points scored 5 Coin toss | ||||
| Please note PIAA Rules apply | ||||
Equipment And Court Specifications
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PLAYING SEGMENT |
SIZE OF BALL |
HEIGHT OF BASKET |
SIZE OF COURT |
DISTANCE OF 3-POINT ARC |
DISTANCE OF FREE-THROW LINE |
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AGES 7-8 |
Boys and Girls size 5 (27.5”) |
8’ |
50’x42’ |
Not applicable |
14’ |
| AGES 9-11 | Boys and Girls size 6 (28.5”) | 9' | 74'x50' | Not applicable | 14' |
| AGES 12-14 | Girls size 6 (28.5") Boys size 7 (29.5") |
10' | 84'x50' or 94'x50' |
19'9" | 15' |
| GRADES 9-12 | Girls size 6 (28.5") Boys size 7 (29.5") |
10' | 94'x50' | 22'2" or the next available line under 22'2" | 15' |
Game Structure
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Playing Segment |
Game Length |
Time Between Periods |
Extra Period(s) |
Scoring |
Timeouts |
Start of Game Possession |
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2ND-3RD |
Four 8-minute periods |
1 minute |
2 minutes |
Free throw: 1 point All field goals: 2 points.Field goal outside of 3-point arc: 3 points |
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Jump Ball |
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4TH-5TH |
Four 8-minute periods |
1 minute |
2 minutes |
Free throw: 1 point All field goals: 2 pointsField goal outside of 3-point arc: 3 points
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Jump Ball |
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6TH-7TH |
Four 8-minute periods |
1 minute |
4 minutes |
Free throw: 1 point All field goals: 2 points Field goal outside of 3-point arc: 3 points |
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Jump ball |
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8TH-HS |
Four 10-minute periods |
2 minutes |
5 minutes |
Free throw: 1 point All field goals: 2 points Field goal outside of 3-point arc: 3 points |
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Jump ball |
Game Tactics
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Playing Segment |
Playing Time |
Set Defense |
Pressing Defense |
Double-Team/Crowding |
Stealing from the Dribbler |
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2ND-3RD |
Equal playing time |
Only player-to-player defense throughout the competition |
Pressing is not allowed throughout the competition |
Double-team/crowding is not allowed throughout the competition |
Coaches Discretion |
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4TH-5TH |
Equal playing time in periods 1-3. Coaches discretion in the fourth period and each extra period |
Only player-to-player defense throughout the competition |
Player-to-player defense may be extended full court in the fourth period and each extra period Leading team may not extend the defense over half court when leading by 25 points or more |
Double-team/crowding is not allowed throughout the competition |
YES |
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6TH-7TH |
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All allowed throughout the competition at coaches discretion |
Pressing allowed throughout the competition Leading team may not press when leading by 25 points or more |
Allowed throughout the competition at coaches discretion |
YES |
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Grades 9-12 |
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All allowed throughout the competition at coaches discretion |
Pressing allowed throughout the competition |
Allowed throughout the competition at coaches discretion |
YES |
Highlighted Game Play Rules
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PLAYING SEGMENT |
BACKCOURT TIMELINE |
SHOT CLOCK |
5 SECONDS CLOSELY GUARDED | CLOCK STOPPAGE |
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2ND-3RD |
Not applicable/ NO STALLING |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
On any dead ball |
| 4TH-5TH | 10 seconds | Not applicable | Only when the offensive player is holding the basketball | On any dead ball. |
| 6TH-7TH | 10 seconds | Not applicable | Only when the offensive player is holding the basketball | • On any dead ball • After a made field goal in the last 2 minutes of the fourth period and in each extra period |
| 8TH-HS | 8 seconds | Not applicable | Only when the offensive player is holding the basketball | • On any dead ball • After a made field goal in the last 2 minutes of the fourth period and in each extra period |
Highlighted Game Play Rules Continued
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PLAYING SEGMENT |
LENGTH OF TIME FOR A FREE THROW |
NUMBER OF PLAYERS PERMITTED ON FREE-THROW LINE |
SUBSTITUTIONS |
ADVANCEMENT OF BALL AFTER A TIMEOUT |
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2ND-3RD |
10 seconds |
• Offense may have 3 players on the lane, including the shooter |
Either team may substitute when the clock is stopped |
Not applicable |
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4TH-5TH |
10 seconds |
• Offense may have 3 players on the lane, including the shooter |
Either team may substitute when the clock is stopped |
Not applicable |
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6TH-7TH |
8 seconds |
• Offense may have 3 players on the lane, including the shooter |
Either team may substitute when the clock is stopped |
In the last 2 minutes of the fourth period and each extra period following a time out, the ball will be inbounded from the offensive team’s frontcourt opposite the scorer’s table |
| 8TH-HS | 5 seconds | • Offense may have 3 players on the lane, including the shooter • Defense may have 3 players on the lane |
Either team may substitute when the clock is stopped |
• In the last 2 minutes of the fourth period and each extra period following a time out, the ball will be inbounded from the offensive team’s frontcourt opposite the scorer’s table |
