Clairmont Presbyterian Church Basketball League
Rules for 2022-23
Procedures:
-Practices 30 - 90 minutes/Devotional 5 minutes /Games 45-60 minutes.
-Use the league website for updates, schedules and more detailed information.
-Utilization of “Challenge” resources are strongly encouraged.
-Parents and spectators are encouraged to cheer in a positive manner. Respect officials and opponents.
-No food or drink (other than water) in the gym.
Game Specifications:
| Division | Goal Height | Ball Size | Free Throw line |
| K-1st | 8’ | 27.5 | Yellow |
| 2/3 grade | 9’ | 28.5 | Blue |
| 4/5 grade | 9.5 | 28.5 | Top Hash Marks |
| M.S./H.S. girls | 10’ | 28.5 | Regulation |
| M.S./H.S. boys | 10’ | 29 | Regulation |
Clock
A. Running clock – 9 minutes quarters
B. The clock stops only for:
- Team time outs – (two , 30 seconds per half, no carry over)
- Substitutions – at 4:30 each quarter
- Injury or official time-out
- Dead balls during last two minutes of the 4th quarter.
- Half time is 2-3 minutes.
C. Overtime – a coin toss, 1 minute or first bucket – sudden death.
Fouls
-5 fouls and you’re out
- Shooting one and one after 7 team fouls, 2 shots after 10 team fouls in a half.
Pressing
- Grades K-5th defense must set up behind the yellow line 10’ from midcourt.
- Grades 6th-12th defense must set up behind half court.
- Pressing allowed in the last two minutes of the game. (not grades K-1st).
Participation rule
-Coaches will maintain a Player Substitution Schedule for each game.
-Substitutions are done at the 4:30 mark in each quarter (which divides the game into eighths).
-Every player must play at least 3 eighths of a game.
-No player can play more than 3 consecutive eighths without being substituted.
-All players must start in at least two games.