club sport BASKETBALL RULES Revised 03/08

NO ALCOHOL AT THE GYM!!!

1. 2 - 20 minute halves, running clock. Clock will stop on all whistles during the last minute of each half. The clock will also stop on all official's and team time-outs (note: if a team is ahead by more than 20 points with 1 minute to go of either half, the clock will not stop).  Clock will be running at all other times, including free throws. If for any reason the game should be cancelled with more than half of the game played, the game and the score is considered final.

2. Shoot the bonus on the 7th foul, double bonus on the 10th foul of each half.

3. Each team is allowed 2 - 20 second and 2 full (1 minute) timeouts per game. An additional 20 second timeout is given to each team for each overtime (playoffs only).

4. A player will be disqualified on his 5th personal foul. Technical fouls will count as personal fouls.

5. Abusive and profane language will not be tolerated and is grounds for immediate disqualification. During the game any abuse of the officials can warrant a technical foul called. Should two technicals and an ejection result from abuse of officials, the player may be suspended one or more games. Any reported abuse of the officials after a game or after an ejection may result in suspensions of one or more games. The first offense the player will be suspended for a minimum of one week, including any games on other nights with Club Sport. The second offense will result minimally in suspension from all Club Sport basketball leagues for the remainder of the season. A third offense will result in permanent removal from all Club Sport leagues. Any player or fan is encouraged to root for their own team but rooting against teams or use of disparaging language is discouraged and could result in penalties of players or dismissals of fans. Any fans of teams may be asked to leave by Club Sport staff. Refusal to leave could result in forfeiture of games.

6. Players may enter the lane during free throws upon release of the ball.

7. Regular season games can end in a tie. During playoffs, overtimes will be 3 minutes in length, clock will stop only in the last minute.

8. Teams must have 4 players from their own roster to start game.  If a team falls below 4 players due to injury or fouling out, they may play with less then 4.

9. PICKUP PLAYERS. Pickup players are NOT allowed in the tournament. Any pickup players during the regular season must be signed on a TBCS roster (not just the scoring sheet) for a team that plays on the same night. Pickups must be brought to the attention of the referee BEFORE the game or a forfeit may be issued. Teams may pickup up to one player at no penalty in order to field a minimum team number. Any pickups in addition to this or any over the minimum team number will result in a 5 point penalty per player. If more players from your team show up to allow subs, the free pickup player must be removed or the 5 point penalty taken.

10. The game will begin with a jump ball at mid-court.

11. Florida High School rules will cover anything else.

12. ADDING TO YOUR TEAM Club Sport has the right to add to your team until you reach the advertised minimum number of players (8). If you wish to have less you may buy extra roster spots at the member rate. If you wish to have more you may, you just need to advise the TBCS office prior to league payment to reserve spots.

13. ADDING TO THE ROSTER If you need to add players to your roster during the season you may do so at a prorated rate, contact the TBCS office for details. 

14. ELIGIBLE PLAYERS All players, including added players, must sign the roster waiver BEFORE the final game of the season in order to be eligible to play in the tournament. If a player is not signed in on the roster by then, they are not eligible for the tournament. Playing with ineligible players in the tournament may result in a forfeit. This call will be made by TBCS staff. If your team is making a team payment, after the first week members may only add to the team for no charge by contacting the Club Sport office prior to game day. Any additions made at the field to rosters with team payments will be $10 a player, regardless of membership status.

15. REFUNDS TBCS is not responsible for any refunds at any time during the season. If a party cannot continue the season, is the responsibility of that party to replace themselves on the roster if they so choose. Also they must notify the TBCS office of the change.

16. TOURNAMENT is single elimination with seeding based on regular season standings. All teams make the tournament.

17. TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS will be based on the following criteria (based on won-lost-tie percentage where applicable): 1) winning percentage, 2) head-to-head play,  3) best combined ranking among league teams in points scored and points allowed,  4) coin flip. Sometimes a team may play more then the 7 regular season games due to an odd number of teams.  If the team plays an 8th game the scores and win/loss for the 8th game will not count toward playoff standings for that team (just the team with 7 games).