ADULT LEAGUE RULES

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STANDARD RULES APPLY  

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Home teams wears light colored jerseys.  Away teams wear dark colored jerseys. 

Home teams sit to the left of the score table (when facing the score table).  Away teams sit to the right of the score table.

Home teams supply the game ball. 
 

GAME TIMES - START TIME - FORFEITS IF LATE

It's extremely important that all games start on time to keep the league schedule running smoothly. The gym operates on a tight schedule, especially on weekends, and any delay to one game causes a ripple effect, impacting all remaining games and practices that day. We want to respect the time of referees, scorekeepers, teammates, and opponents. Be ready to play at game time and arrive early!

 

A 5-10 minute grace period will be allowed for minor delays. After 10 minutes, the game can be considered a forfeit. 

 

If the team that arrived on time agrees, the game may proceed with a shortened game clock. If the delay exceeds 10 minutes, the on-time team can decide to win by forfeit, but a scrimmage with a shortened clock can still be played at their discretion.

 

Teams are allowed to start a game with a minimum of four players. If fewer than four players are available, the grace period applies before a forfeit is declared.

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GAME RULES:

If games are running early and each team has enough players to start, the game can begin early but only if both coaches agree.

o  18 minute halves

o  Timeouts- 2 per half (Timeouts do not carry over)

o  Overtime-  1st OT 2:00 (stop clock). 1 full timeout.

o  2nd OT sudden death (no timeout in  sudden death).

o  No shot clock but 10 second back court violation.

 o Clock stops in the last 2:00 of the game only *

 

* Game clock will continue to run in the last 2 minutes of the game if one team has a 20 point or greater lead.

 

FOULS:

    o  7 Team Fouls = 1 and 1; 10 Team Fouls = 2 shots

    o  Player is disqualified after 5 personal fouls

    o  Technical fouls count as personal fouls

    o  Player or coach is disqualified after 2nd technical foul

    o  Technical fouls result in (2) shots and the ball

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FREE THROWS:

    o  Players can enter the lane when the ball is released.

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TIEBREAKERS:

    In the case of a tie, the following format will be used:

    1. Head to Head

    2. Point differential (if three or more teams have a tie record) with a maximum of 15 points

    3. Points allowed 

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PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR

GSG expects all players and spectators to uphold good sportsmanship throughout the event. We encourage a friendly yet competitive atmosphere, but it must remain respectful. Unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to game forfeits, player ejections, or suspensions.

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MISBEHAVIOR / EJECTIONS

• Fighting & Ejections – Any player ejected for fighting will be ineligible for their team’s next game. Further penalties may be applied depending on the severity of the incident, which could include a player being disqualified for the remainder of the season.

• Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Excessive profanity, verbal abuse, or threatening behavior toward officials, opponents, or spectators will result in disciplinary action, including possible ejection or suspension.

• Tournament Authority – The Tournament Director has the authority to impose suspensions or other penalties for misconduct occurring at any time or location during the event.

• Team Responsibility – Coaches and athletes are expected to maintain control and professionalism. Misbehavior may result in further disciplinary action, including suspension from future GSG events.

• Final Decision – The Tournament Director’s ruling on all suspensions and disciplinary actions is final.

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OTHER  RULES MAY APPLY