2009 RULES
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GENERAL:
1. The league shall be comprised of separate boys and girls divisions.
2. Each division will be comprised of 3 separate grade/age groups:
- Grades 3-4 (maximum age of 11 years old)
- Grades 5-6 (maximum age of 13 years old)
- Grades 7-8 (maximum age of 15 years old)
3. No player can exceed the maximum age of his/her age group before September 1 of the current season.
4. No player will be permitted to play in an grade/age group less than their grade during the current season unless permission is received by the league's executive committee. Each case will be reviewed individually.
5. Rosters:
a. Each team, in each association, will be allowed to carry no more than 15 players on the roster, for said team, at any time during the season (playoffs included).
b. A final roster, from each team in each association, must be submitted to the league by your second game of the current season. This final roster must contain the jersey number for each player named on the roster along with name, grade and date of birth.
6. Each association/individual team, participating in league, play must provide proof of a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance prior to the start of the season. This proof of insurance shall be in the form of a certificate of insurance which names the "Camden County Basketball League" as a named insured. No team shall be permitted to start league play without the required proof of insurance. Certificates of insurance are due to the league by December 20 of the current season.
7. Each team in each division and grade/age group will play 10-12 games during the current season, in addition to playoffs. The top 4 teams in each division will make the playoffs. First place will play fourth place. Second place will play third place. The winners will play for the championship. All teams that are tied for fourth place will also make the playoffs. Fourth place will play fifth place if there is two teams tied. If there are three teams tied, then the third place team will join the first round and the first and second place teams will get a bye. The president will decide if there are more than 3 teams tied. You must be ready to play as soon as the playoff teams are determined.
8. Any league sponsored playoffs/postseason tournaments will be decided upon at a later time. Costs associated with any playoff/tournament games will be in addition to the normal costs provided for in these rules.
9. No new teams and/or associations will be allowed to join the league after December 10 of the current season.
GAMES:
1. All games will be comprised of 4 quarters of 8 minutes each. The clock will be stopped on all referee's whistles.
2. In the event of a tie game at the end of regulation time, a 3 minute overtime period will be played. In the event of a tie game at the end of the first overtime period, a second 3 minute overtime period will be played. In the event of a tie at the end of the second overtime period the game shall be over and will be entered as a tie for each team in the league standings. (Exception: playoff games—no ties). During the overtime period(s) the clock will be stopped on all referee's whistles. This rule is made for those gyms that have several games and are in jeopardy of being backed up. If there is time and the coaches agree, the tie can be settled.
3. Each team will be allotted a total of 4 timeouts per game during regulation time. One (1) timeout will be allotted per overtime period. Timeouts not used during regulation time cannot be carried over to the overtime period(s). All timeouts will be 1 minute in duration.
4. League standings will be based on a point system. A team will receive 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie and 1 point for a loss. Standings, based on this point system, will be used to determine any regular season championships and/or as determinants for seedings in any league playoffs/postseason tournaments. Failure of the winning team to report a game (in a timely manner) will result in loss of points for the games not reported. One point for a loss was instituted to ensure that all games are played. A scorekeeper for each division will be appointed prior to the season for reporting and recording game scores.
5. A player will be disqualified from a game after he/she is assessed his/her 5th personal foul during a game (overtime(s) included).
6. A coach or player will be disqualified from a game and asked to leave the gymnasium after he/she receives his/her 2nd technical foul during a game (overtime(s) included).
7. Any situation involving disqualification, from a game, for other than exceeding the maximum number of allowable personal fouls, will result in the automatic suspension, from the next scheduled league game, of the player/coach involved. All such incidents will be subject to further review, for possible additional disciplinary action, by the league's executive committee. Any player/coach involved in 2 such incidents, in a single season (playoffs included), will be suspended for the remainder of that season (including any payoffs/postseason tournaments).
8. Ten foot (regulation height) baskets will be used for all grade/age groups in both divisions.
9. In the 3-4 grade divisions, foul shots can be taken with the shooter starting with his/her heels on the foul line. In all other grade/age groups foul shots will be taken from the regulation distance of 15 ft.
10. All teams in the girls division and in the 3-4 boys grade/age group will use a women's regulation size (28.5) ball for all games.
11. All teams in the boys 5-6 and 7-8 grade/age groups will use a men's regulation size ball for all games.
12. Home teams must supply a game ball in "good" condition.
13. All players, on the same team, must have game shirts which match in color and lettering. All game shirts must have a number on the front or back. Exceptions can be agreed upon, between the coaches along with the consent of the referee(s), prior to the start of the game.
14. Normal substitution rules will be employed for all games.
15. Teams may start a game with 4 players. Upon arrival, the 5th player may enter the game at the next whistle stopping play. The opposing team has the discretion of starting with 4 or 5 players in such a situation.
16. Home teams will be responsible for providing a properly functioning game clock and scoreboard for each game. "Flip" type scoreboards are permissible.
17. Home teams will provide a separate scorekeeper and timekeeper for each game.
18. Home teams will be responsible for providing a score book for each game.
19. Team rosters must be entered into the score book prior to the start of the game.
20. Pressing….. Only half court defense is permitted in the 3-4 and 5-6 grade/age groups in both the boys and girls divisions. No pressing at all.
20a. In the boys and girls 7-8 grade/age group, full court defense is permitted only in the last 2 minutes of the 2nd and 4th quarters. In overtime, full court defense is permitted in the last minute of the game.
21. 3-point shots are permitted at every level with the exception of 3-4 grade level.
SCHEDULING:
1. All regular season games will be scheduled, by the league scheduler, by the December 15th prior to the start of the season.
2. The league scheduler will be responsible for arranging to have the appropriate number of referees scheduled for each regular season game.
3. Changes to the date, time or location of a regular season game can be agreed upon by the coaches of the two teams involved. Any changes to the league regular season schedule must be communicated to the league scheduler at least 72 hours prior to the requested change. The league scheduler will then be responsible for notifying the referee's scheduler and making arrangements to have the appropriate number of referees available for the rescheduled game.
4. In the event of an emergency cancellation (less than 24 hours prior to game time), of a regular season game, it will be the responsibility of the team requesting the cancellation to notify the referee's scheduler, the league scheduler, and the opposing team's coach of the cancellation. It will also be the responsibility of the team requesting the cancellation to make all of the necessary arrangements for a makeup game.
5. Any team failing to show for a scheduled regular season game and failing to properly notify its players, the opponent, and the league and/or referees in a timely manner will be assessed a forfeit loss in the league standings. If the referees show up for a cancelled game, the team that initiated the postponement will pay the ref(s). The first occurrence of a forfeit will result in the opposing team being assessed a forfeit win.
6. Two forfeits of regular season games during the same season will result in the offending team being removed from the league. The results of all prior games involving the expelled team will be removed from the league standings.
REFEREES:
1. One referee will be assigned for games in the 3-4 grade/age group in both the girls and boys divisions. The fee for one referee is $35, which is split by both teams ($17.50 each).
2. Two referees will be assigned for games in the 5-6 and 7-8 grade/age groups in both the girls and boys divisions. The fee for two referees is $70, which is split by both teams ($35 per team). Note: If only one referee shows up for a 5-6 or 7-8 game, they will be paid $40 for the game.
3. Teams can agree to play without paid referees in the event the scheduled referee(s) does/do not arrive by game time. Selection of the "volunteer" referees will be at the discretion of the opposing teams' coaches.
3. Each team will be responsible for paying, in cash, one half of the referee's fee for each game prior to the start of the game. In the event one of the two teams scheduled to participate in the game fails to show, at the scheduled time and location, the team which is present will pay the entire referee's fee. This team will then notify the league and will be reimbursed for one half of the amount of the referee's fee. The team failing to show for the scheduled game will be assessed a forfeit loss in the league standings.
4. Any team failing to show up for a scheduled game will pay the ref(s) fee for the game which was missed, if the ref(s) are not notified properly and show up at the scheduled game.
5. Each of the rules in this section applies to regular season and playoff/postseason tournament games.
LEAGUE FEES:
In addition to referee's game fees, each member team will pay a general league fee of $50 per team prior to the start of the season. A minimum of $100 per organization. League fees must be submitted, to the league, by December 1st. Checks should be made payable to the "Camden County Basketball League" or "CCBL" and mailed to contact below.
League Contacts:
Vincent Madiraca
Home 856 547 3750 Cell 856-693 4991
Bob Haas
856-547-8007
