Boys 7 year old Division | 2024 Winter Youth Basketball

Information

The first two games are pre-season games. The next five are actual league games.

Week nine, games will be played as follows:

1st vs 2nd

3rd vs 4th

5th vs 6th

Creating as evenly matched games as possible for the final games of the season.

Channel Islands YMCA

YMCA Youth Basketball Rules – Updated November 2023

Boys 7

General:

1. There will be four 8-minute running quarters. The game clock will only stop for timeouts, or injuries.
2. There will be a 3-minute half time and 30 seconds for subs between quarters.
3. If at the end of regulation the score is tied, the game will end in a tie.
4. Each team will have one 1-minute timeout per half (timeouts do not carry over). Timeouts may be called by a coach or player on the court when their team has clear possession of the ball or the play is dead (whistle was blown).
5. For the game to be played; a team must field a minimum of 3 players, max of 5 players.
6. There is no free substitution. There will be a quick Referee Time Out at the mid-way mark of each quarter to allow for substitutions.
7. Each player shall play a minimum of two quarters per game (16 minutes) and sit for at least half a quarter (4 minutes). No player shall play the entire game. Exception: Injury or limited number of players (5).
8. Playing time is recorded at the score table during all games.
9. There will be no record of team or individual fouls. Players shall not foul out.

Exception: Referees may sit a player out due to un-sportsman like conduct.

1. There will be no free-throws.
2. Each team is required to have one volunteer report to the referees 10 minutes prior to game time to assist in scorekeeping or timing.
3. At any moment play becomes chaotic or unsafe the referee may instate a 3 second pause period to allow players to get set after each turnover/change of possession.
4. Only one coach standing on sideline and must stay on their designated half of the court.
5. Baskets will be 8’ and a junior size ball (27.5”) will be used.
6. If two opposing players are fighting for possession for a ball, a jump ball will be called immediately.

Offense:

1. The offensive team shall bring the ball into the front court within 10 seconds.
2. There will be no lane violations (3 seconds in the key).
3. There will be no backcourt violations (over and back).
4. The ball must be inbounded within 5 seconds or inbounding team will lose possession.
5. There are no shooting fouls. If a foul is committed during a shot, the ball will be taken out by the offense.
6. If players become bunched up in a group or no progress is made, the officials shall stop play, instruct the players to spread out, and resume play with the team in possession taking the ball out of bounds at the nearest spot.
7. If a violation is committed (i.e. double-dribble) the referee shall pause the game, explain the call and demonstrate proper form the first time. The play will resume with the offensive team taking the ball out of bounds at the nearest spot.

Defense:

1. Defense shall be played inside the 3-point line. (ie no press beyond the 3 point arc)
2. A defensive player may not break the plane of the 3-point arc.
3. Reach-in steals are permitted within the 3-point arc; if the game is within 10 points. Players may take the ball if the player clearly lost control/possession of the ball.
4. Pass interceptions are legal.
5. Defensive players must defend with arms straight up when opposing player is shooting.

Channel Islands YMCA

YMCA Youth Basketball Rules – Updated November 2023

Boys 7

General:

1. There will be four 8-minute running quarters. The game clock will only stop for timeouts, or injuries.
2. There will be a 3-minute half time and 30 seconds for subs between quarters.
3. If at the end of regulation the score is tied, the game will end in a tie.
4. Each team will have one 1-minute timeout per half (timeouts do not carry over). Timeouts may be called by a coach or player on the court when their team has clear possession of the ball or the play is dead (whistle was blown).
5. For the game to be played; a team must field a minimum of 3 players, max of 5 players.
6. There is no free substitution. There will be a quick Referee Time Out at the mid-way mark of each quarter to allow for substitutions.
7. Each player shall play a minimum of two quarters per game (16 minutes) and sit for at least half a quarter (4 minutes). No player shall play the entire game. Exception: Injury or limited number of players (5).
8. Playing time is recorded at the score table during all games.
9. There will be no record of team or individual fouls. Players shall not foul out.

Exception: Referees may sit a player out due to un-sportsman like conduct.

1. There will be no free-throws.
2. Each team is required to have one volunteer report to the referees 10 minutes prior to game time to assist in scorekeeping or timing.
3. At any moment play becomes chaotic or unsafe the referee may instate a 3 second pause period to allow players to get set after each turnover/change of possession.
4. Only one coach standing on sideline and must stay on their designated half of the court.
5. Baskets will be 8’ and a junior size ball (27.5”) will be used.
6. If two opposing players are fighting for possession for a ball, a jump ball will be called immediately.

Offense:

1. The offensive team shall bring the ball into the front court within 10 seconds.
2. There will be no lane violations (3 seconds in the key).
3. There will be no backcourt violations (over and back).
4. The ball must be inbounded within 5 seconds or inbounding team will lose possession.
5. There are no shooting fouls. If a foul is committed during a shot, the ball will be taken out by the offense.
6. If players become bunched up in a group or no progress is made, the officials shall stop play, instruct the players to spread out, and resume play with the team in possession taking the ball out of bounds at the nearest spot.
7. If a violation is committed (i.e. double-dribble) the referee shall pause the game, explain the call and demonstrate proper form the first time. The play will resume with the offensive team taking the ball out of bounds at the nearest spot.

 Defense:

1. Defense shall be played inside the 3-point line. (ie no press beyond the 3 point arc)
2. A defensive player may not break the plane of the 3-point arc.
3. Reach-in steals are permitted within the 3-point arc; if the game is within 10 points. Players may take the ball if the player clearly lost control/possession of the ball.
4. Pass interceptions are legal.
5. Defensive players must defend with arms straight up when opposing player is shooting.