CEDAR PARK BASKETBALL LEAGUE RULES                                                             PRINTABLE

I. CODE OF CONDUCT

A. The code of conduct applies to all participants, players and coaches, in the Cedar Park Basketball League.

B. The code applies to conduct before, during and after all league games.

C. Participants will be held liable for any damages caused by destructive conduct.

D. It is the responsibility of each team coach to ensure that their players know and abide
by the league rules and regulations.

E. Officials may suspend play at any time during a game due to unsportsmanlike conduct.

F. No refunds will be given to players or teams suspended from further league play.


II. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

A. Dunking is allowed only on breakaway rims. Dunking or attempting to, on the side rims, is strictly prohibited. As well as grabbing or hanging on the rim in any way.

PENALTY: IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION FROM NEXT TWO SCHEDULED GAMES. THE OFFENDING PLAYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES BEFORE REINSTATEMENT.

B. Striking or threatening an official – No players shall bump, shove, strike, or touch in a threatening manner, or threaten bodily harm to any official.

PENALTY: PLAYER IS SUSPENDED FROM FURTHER LEAGUE PLAY FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON OR LONGER DEPENDING UPON THE SEVERITY OF THE INCIDENT.

C. Unsportsmanlike conduct – Verbal abuse, profanity, arguing, irrational behavior, etc., directed toward officials, staff, players, or fans before, during or after the game.

PENALTIES:
1. IF A PLAYER RECEIVES TWO TECHNICAL FOULS IN ONE GAME FOR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT, PLAYER IS EJECTED AND IS SUSPENDED FROM THE NEXT TWO SCHEDULED GAMES. A PLAYER CAN BE EJECTED IMMEDIATELY FROM GAME WITHOUT TWO TECHNICAL FOULS.

2. IF A PLAYER RECEIVES FOUR TECHNICAL FOULS FOR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT DURING THE SEASON, PLAYER WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM THE NEXT TWO SCHEDULED GAMES

3. ANY TEAM RECEIVING FOUR TECHNICAL FOULS FOR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT IN A GAME FORFEITS THAT GAME.


D. Physical confrontations-Fighting, shoving, etc. between opposing players or teammates.

PENALTY: PLAYER IS IMMEDIATELY EJECTED FROM GAME AND SUSPENDED FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON OR LONGER DEPENDING UPON SEVERITY OF INCIDENT.

E. Repeated code violations – Individual players and teams that have repeated code of conduct violations will be suspended from further Cedar Park League play.



III. ENFORCEMENT

A. The Coordinator and/or League Commissioners have the authority to impose the penalties listed in the code of conduct.

B. Penalized participants may formally appeal the decision with a written appeal made within five days of incident.

C. Suspended games include playoffs and/or following seasons.


IV. ROSTERS

A. Rosters must be completely filled out, and submitted to the league coordinator before the first league game.

B. No players can be added to the roster after the second league game.

C. No player may play for more than one team in the same league.

D. All players must be 18 years or older, in order to play in the Cedar Park Basketball League.

E. Players must have played in at least two league games during regular season to be eligible for the playoffs. One game must be played by the midway point of the season.

F. All players on the roster will be considered “played” if a team wins or loses by forfeit.

G. Uniforms: Jerseys must be the exact same color.

H. No Pro Am caliber players

I.  Only one Collegiate caliber player per team

LEAGUE RULES

1. All rules not specifically listed herein will be governed by high school federation rules.

2. A team must start the game with at least four players, then (if needed) can play with three. No team may play with two or less players. All players must be dressed for game play, shorts/sweats, proper athletic shoes, and numbered jersey.

3. A game will consist of two 20 minute halves with a continuous clock except for the last minute of the first half and final two minutes of the second half. EXCEPTION: The clock will not stop if a team is ahead by 20 or more points.

4. Two time-outs will be allowed per half. Time-outs can carry over from first half to second half, also to overtime period. Within the final two minutes of the game, a team may call back to back time-outs to advance the ball to the center court.

5. A three minute overtime with a continuous clock will be played in the event of a tie except for the last 30 seconds. If the game is still tied, a one minute overtime with a stopped clock will be in effect thereafter. Each team will receive one time out in overtime period. Same rules as league play apply in Playoffs.

6. Substitutions may be made only when the ball is dead and when recognized by the scorekeeper. Players must report in with officials prior to entering the game.

7. The clock will not stop except when requested by an official, time-outs, or the final two minutes of the game.

8. Team must contact league coordinator at least 24-hours in advance if they are forfeiting game. A $50 charge will be assessed without a proper advanced notice. Any team using illegal players automatically forfeits game.

9. A player is allowed only four personal fouls, on the fifth personal foul they have fouled out of the game, or may stay in the game. If they choose to play, each additional foul will result in two technical foul shots. Technical fouls will not count as a personal foul.

10 Foul shots are allowed only 1) when a player is in the act of shooting; 2) intentional fouls; 3) flagrant fouls; 4) on the 7th team foul, player shoots 1:1. The 10th team foul, player shoots a two shot foul. Intentional fouls will result in two free throws and the ball awarded to the offended team. Players may enter the lane on a free throw when ball is released from shooter’s hand. The shooter or anyone behind him must wait until the ball hits the rim.

11. Technical fouls will result in two free throw shot to offended team. Technical fouls will be shot before shooting fouls.

12. Player fouled behind three-point line, while in the act of shooting, will shoot three foul shots.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Persons participating in the Cedar Park Basketball League are not covered in any way for personal liability and property damage. Players are competing at their own risk. Players
must sign CEDAR PARK ASSEMBLY OF GOD LIABILITY RELEASE FORM.

2. All games will be played in the Cedar Park gym.

3. Games will begin with the “home” team praying, and end with the “away” team praying.

4. The league coordinator, and commissioners have the authority to administer any decision necessary for the well being of the league.

5. Teams must have at least 7 players, and no more than 13.