JANUARY 2ND , 2013

RULES

All rules will follow current KSHSAA rules with the following exceptions….

GAME TIME 1ST & 2ND Boys & Girls (4) 8 minute quarters

with a 3 minute half time. 3rd & 4th Boys & Girls (4) 8 minute quarters

with a 3 minute half time. 5th & 6th Boys & Girls (4) 8 minute quarters

with a 3 minute half time. ALL LEAGUES: Running clock except

during the last two minutes of the game. The clock will be stopped according to regulation IF THE SCORE IS WITHIN 10 POINTS

PLAYING TIME

Every Youth basketball player in uniform shall play at least 2 quarters during the game.

Note: Coaches will be responsible for collecting their teams jerseys after each game and keeping them till the next game.

DEFENSE

1ST & 2ND and 3rd & 4th grades will play man to man defense. DOUBLE TEAMING ALOWED ONLY IN THE LANE AREA.

Colored wristbands will be provided for games and practice. (Players don’t have guard the same color wrist band as they are wearing)

5th & 6th grade will be allowed to play zone as well as man to man defense.

PRESSING

1ST & 2ND grade NO FULL COURT PRESS. They will be able to pick up players at half court, after first retreating back to the 3 point line.

3rd & 4th grade NO FULL COURT PRESS. They will be able to pick up players at half court, after first retreating back to the 3 point line.

5th & 6th grade will be allowed to press full court until the lead is 10 point or more

FOULS

5 personal fouls will disqualify a player. Any unsportsmanlike act by a player or

coach will may disqualify that individual at the discretion of the game official.

TIMEOUTS

ALL LEAGUES- 2 TIMEOUTS PER HALF – 30 OR FULL

FREE THROWS

FREE THROW LINE DISTANCE 1ST & 2ND grade – 13 feet 3rd & 4th grade – 13 feet 5th & 6th grade – 15 feet

LANE VIOLATIONS

1ST & 2ND grade - 5 seconds in the lane. 3rd & 4th grade - 3 seconds in the lane. 5th & 6th grade - 3 seconds in the lane.

SUBSTITUTION

If a team is short players they may pick up a rostered player from a younger league.

1st & 2nd grade teams may pick up kindergartners registered in the youth basketball clinic.

If 5 or more rostered players are present a substitute may only play sparingly to give the rostered players a rest.

GOAL HEIGHT

1st & 2nd grade girls (8 ft goals) 1st & 2nd grade boys (8 ft goals) 3rd & 4th grade girls (8 ft goals) 3rd & 4th grade boys (10 ft goals) 5th & 6th grade girls (10 ft goals) 5th & 6th grade boys (10 ft goals)

PLAYER PARTICIPATION The Pratt Recreation Youth Basketball

program is designed and intended to be an enjoyable playing experience for all of those that sign up.

Participation and playing time are important to everyone.

All players should have equal playing time and starting opportunities.

Good Sportsmanship should be demonstrated by players, coaches, and spectators at all times.

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