Game Format
A
unique element of this league is the game
format:
- Referres lead both teams
in prayer at center court before every game.
- A coin flip is used to
determine which team receives possession of
the ball first. In jump ball
situations, possessions will alternate.
- Games consist of two
18-minutes halves and an 8-minute halftime.
- The clock stops every 6
minutes for predetermined substitutions.
- There will be no
timeouts.
- Because the end of a
six-minute segment does not signal a change
of possessions, the team with possession at
the end of a six-minute segment will retain
possession. As such, there is no need
for an "end of the period" shot.
- Teams will switch goals
at halftime.
- Scores are not kept in
the Kindergarten - 2nd grade leagues.
- No league standings are
maintained in any league. Such
standings add unnecessary pressure and
intesity.
- Coaches are allowed to
walk the sidelines and encourage their
players without stepping in the playing
area.
- All coaches will adhere
to the substitution rules as detailed
here.
