Boys 11/12 year old Division | 2025 Winter Youth Basketball

Information

8-Team League    You will play each team once, and the last week of the season will be: 1st vs 2nd. 3rd vs 4th, 5th vs 6th and 7th vs 8th.

Visitors are listed first on the game schedule, and they will be wearing blue.

Home teams are listed second on the game schedule, and they will be wearing white.

Channel Islands YMCA

YMCA Youth Basketball Rules – Updated November 2024

Boys 11-12

 General:

1. I have updated the playing time for the following divisions: Boys 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and Girls 8-10, 11-13.
   • Game Format:
     • Games will consist of two 20-minute halves with a running clock.
     • The clock will stop for all timeouts and injuries.
     • In the last two minutes of the second half, a stop-clock will be used if the point margin is less than 10.
   • Halftime:
     • There will be a 3-minute halftime break.
   • Overtime:
     • If the score is tied at the end of regulation, a 2-minute overtime period will be played.
     • Each team will be granted one timeout during the overtime period.
     • A stop-clock will be used for dead balls and free throws.
     • If the score remains tied after the overtime period, the game will end in a tie.
   • Timeouts:
     • Each team is allowed one 1-minute timeout per half. Timeouts do not carry over.
     • Timeouts can be called by a coach or a player on the court when their team has clear possession of the ball or during a dead ball.
   • Substitutions:
     • Substitutions will occur every five minutes. The clock will continue running, so players should be ready to check in at the scorer’s table promptly.
     • Free substitution is not permitted.
   • Playing Time Requirements:
     • Each player must play a minimum of 20 minutes per game and sit for at least 5 minutes.
     • No player is allowed to play the entire game unless exceptions apply, such as injuries, a team having only five players, or a player fouling out before meeting their minimum playing time.
     • Playing time will be recorded at the scorer’s table during all games.

   The purpose of the 20-minute halves is to increase actual playing time for the older divisions.

2. Team fouls shall be recorded. AFTER the 6^th team foul, any subsequent foul will result in a one and one free throw. After the 10^th team foul, two free throws will be awarded.  Team fouls reset at the half.
3. Individual fouls shall be recorded, and once a player reaches their 5^th personal foul, they will be disqualified for the remainder of the game.  The Director has the authority to implement fouling out midseason if games are becoming “foul heavy” or unsafe.
4. Each team is required to have one volunteer report to the referees 10 minutes prior to game time to assist in scorekeeping or timing.
5. For the game to be played; a team must field a minimum of 3 players, max of 5 players.
6. Only one coach standing on sideline and must stay on their designated half of the court.
7. Baskets will be 10’ and an official size ball (29.5”) will be used.

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. There will be backcourt violations (over and back).
4. Free throws will result in the case of a shooting foul. 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. Defense can full court press: unless up more than 10 pts then must pick up at half court.
2. Steals are permitted.

General Information

Reversible Jersey needs to be purchased separately for $13 from Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear.  If you have a jersey from last season, you don’t need to purchase a new jersey.

Practices:

Coaches will determine their teams’ practice times based on their availability. (Most teams will practice at the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA during the week.

Important Dates:

Regular Season Begins – Saturday, January 18

Picture Day – February 25th – more details to come.

Season Ends –  Saturday, March 8

Make up Day – In the event of a game cancellation due to unexpected circumstances, we may hold a make-up game. Teams will be scheduled to play 8 games in total.

Hello Parents,

Thanks for helping make this another record-breaking season at the YMCA! We’re excited to have 360 participants registered to play this year.

Here’s a helpful tip: You can opt-in for text alerts from the YGAMETIME app. This feature allows us to notify you about important updates and any last-minute changes, such as game times or location adjustments. We’ll also send an alert when the schedules are posted and ready to view.

This tool is incredibly helpful, and you can opt out at any time. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

Wishing you and your young athletes a fantastic season!

For more information

Please contact Darin McClelland, Sports & Wellness Director, [email protected]

THANK YOU!