Game Time

Games consist of 7 minutes per half with a running clock, which stops only during the last two minutes of the game. In semi-finals and finals, the game will follow a regular game clock without a running clock.

Time Outs

Each team is allowed one 30-second time-out per half. Unused time-outs do not carry over to the next half. Half-time is one minute.

Minimum Players

Teams must have a minimum of 7 players to avoid a deduction of one point and forfeiting games in Phase II and knockout stages.

Playing Time

All players named on the scoresheet must be introduced to play before the final two minutes of the game, unless an exceptional circumstance is communicated to the commissioner. Failure to comply will result in the game being forfeited.

Forfeits

Teams not on the court at the appointed time will forfeit the game.

If a team does not have a minimum of 7 players, it will result in a forfeit.

If a team does not play all the players listed on the scoresheet, it will result in a forfeit.

Full Court Press

NO full court press is allowed until the last two minutes of the game.

Defence

Zone defence is NOT allowed, and teams must play man-to-man defence.

Three-Pointers

Three-pointers will be recorded.

Score Limit

If a team is leading by more than 15 points, they are not allowed to press in the last minute. Additionally, the score difference on the scoreboard will be limited to a maximum of 15 points.

Ball Size

Size 5 – Junior Boys and Junior Girls

Size 6 – Senior Boys and Senior Girls

Shooting Fouls

Seniors take free throws from 10 feet.

Juniors take free throws from 8 feet.

Screens

Screens are NOT allowed. The first offense results in a warning. Any further violations result in a bench technical foul, awarding the opposing team one free throw, with possession returning to the team that originally had the ball at the closest inbound spot to the interruption.

Team Fouls

7 team fouls per half, on the 7th foul free shots will be taken for team fouls.

Exceptional Fouls

Exception fouls, including technical fouls, unsportsmanlike fouls, throw-in fouls, and disqualifying fouls, are in accordance with FIBA regulations.

Tiebreaker for Regular Games

All games, except Finals and Semi-finals, ending in a tie will be decided by THREE FREE SHOTS, with one shot per player.

Tiebreaker for Finals & Semi-finals

Finals and Semi-finals ending in a tie will be decided by 3 minutes of overtime. If the game is still tied the game will be decided by a golden basket so the first team to score wins.

Protests

Any protests must be submitted in writing by the school Principal within 24 hours of the incident.

Note
All rules not explicitly covered in this document will follow the official FIBA regulations.

Updated March 2025