Seniors/Masters Summer/Winter Rules
Revised Rules Change 6/3/11, Senior Division
Due to low registration enrollment, the Seniors & Master division have been combined
Senior/Master Division:
Time: 8 min per quarter
Mandatory playing time:
First Half: All players must play one full (unbroken) quarter in the first half.
Exception: Injury/illness (as determined by the referees or player’s coach) in which a player is substituted during the quarter. When another player is inserted into the game, it will count toward the inserted player’s playing time. Even if the inserted player plays a brief time, it will count as playing in that quarter.
Second Half:
Third Quarter:
All players must play at some point in the third quarter. The 3rd quarter will be divided into 2 halves (not perfect but as close as possible). Time will be stopped as close to the four minute mark as possible, so as to NOT interrupt the game. (Change over may occur after a score; a foul; a time-out; a change of possession, etc) The Referee may use his/her discretion to stop play to allow for substitution.
Example: Players 1- 5 play first four minutes (or so) of 3rd quarter. Players 6-10 play the remaining time in the 3rd quarter.
Fourth Quarter: Free Substitution
Major Rule still in place: No player may play more than 3 quarters. Please note that all players must play at least one full quarter in the first half and one half of the third quarter.
Exception: team with less than 8 players (7 or less). Coach from other team is given discretion to pick who will play 4 quarters.
NOTE: Coaches, be careful when you substitute. Incorrect
substitution could mean the team forfeits of the game.
A minimum of five (5) players is required for an official game. In this situation, five players shall play four quarters.
Players will not be penalized for wearing varying colored undershirts.
Bonus Rule
The 1-1 bonus rule will be in effect beginning with the 7th team foul per half. Although we will be playing quarters, not halves; for foul purposes, we will count them per half. The 2 shot bonus rule will be in effect beginning with the 10th team foul per half.
Spectators Rule:
In the event that spectators at a league game become unruly, disorderly, disobedient, or obnoxious, the league officials or referees have the right to stop the game and issue a warning by speaking to both head coaches. The coaches will then speak to the spectators.
a) Should the spectators continue to be unruly, etc., the league officials have the right to ask all spectators to leave the gym. The game will continue BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
b) Should the spectators refuse to leave the gym, the league officials, directors have the right to call a double forfeit or a single forfeit based on their best judgment.
c) The decision of the league officials is final and cannot be appealed.
THERE IS NO APPEAL IN KAC.
Ball sizes
Seniors and Masters — Full size ball (29.5)
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COACHES:
1. Exert every effort to insure that players attend and participate in every scheduled game.
a) Should a player be absent or is present but cannot participate in the game, the coach shall notify the scorekeeper and one of the officials prior to the game starting. If disciplinary action is the reason, approval must be obtained from the Division Director before the game starts.
2. During the game, keep players in the designated area.
3. Instruct players to report to the scorekeeper and wait for instructions from the referees before entering the game.
4. Coaches must exercise self-control and control over their players during the game. Flagrant or abusive remarks by players or coaches will not be tolerated.
A technical foul will be called on the players, but if the technical foul is called on the coach then it will be two shots. Any violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
5. Each team shall provide an official scorekeeper for each game.
Scorekeepers and timekeepers will remain neutral throughout the game. Officiating and cheering from the scorekeepers and timekeepers will not be allowed. Referees may warn the parents at the table.
SEAT-BELT RULE:
In the event of a coach displaying unsportsmanlike conduct, the
league officials or referees will impose the seat-belt rule. The coach(es) will be instructed to remain seated or a technical foul will be assessed.
Have fun and have a productive season.
