Boys 12-14 year old Division | 2024 Winter Youth Basketball

Information

The first three games are pre-season games. The next three are actual league games. Play-offs begin on week eight with 1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd playing each other. Week nine will have the winners from week eight play for the championship, and the losing teams will play for 3rd place.

Channel Islands YMCA

YMCA Youth Basketball Rules – September 2023

Boys 12-14

General:

1. There will be four 9-minute quarters using a running clock. The game clock will stop for all timeouts, and injuries. Stop-clock in the last two minutes of the 4^th quarter with a less than 10 point margin.
2. There will be a 3-minute half time and a 1-minute break between quarters.
3. If at the end of regulation the score is tied, a 2-minute overtime periods shall be granted as necessary. Each team will be granted one timeout for the overtime periods.  A stop clock will be utilized on dead balls and free-throws.  If at the end of the second overtime period, the score remains even, the game will end in a tie.
4. Each team will have one 1-minute timeout per half (timeouts do not carry over). A coach or player on the court may call Timeouts when their team has clear possession of the ball or the play is dead.
5. 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.
6. Each player shall play a minimum of two quarters (18 minutes) per game and sit for at least half a quarter (4.5 minutes). No player shall play the entire game. Exception: Injury or limited number of players (5), or if a player fouls out prior to reaching their min.
7. Playing time is recorded at the score table during all games.
8. Team fouls shall be recorded, the 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th team foul will result in 1 and 1 free throws. The 10^th+ team foul will result in 2 free throw shots.
9. Individual fouls shall be recorded and a player will foul out on their 6^th personal foul.
10. Each team is required to have one volunteer report to the referees 10 minutes prior to game time to assist in scorekeeping or timing.
11. Only one coach standing on sideline and must stay on their designated half of the court.
12. Baskets will be at 10’ and an official size ball will be used (29.5)

Offense:

1. The offensive team shall bring the ball into the front court within 10 seconds.
2. There will be a 3-second lane violation.
3. Backcourt violations will be enforced when using the large courts (over and back).
4. All players may enter the key once the ball has made contact with the rim. If no contact is made, the play is dead and ball turned over to the opposing team.
5. All violations will result in loss of possession.

 Defense:

1. Full court press is permitted unless up more than 10 pts, than must pick up at half court.