Rules
Tier 1
Tier 1
- Day of Play
- Thursdays
- Game Times
- 1st game 4:00
- 2nd game (if applicable) 5:30
- Length of Play
- 4 quarters, 10 minutes stopped time each quarter
- 1 minute between quarters
- 5 minute half time
- 2 minute overtime if necessary
- No 30 second shot clock in effect
- Ball
- Boys - Size 7
- Girls - Size 6
- Time Outs
- 2 in first half
- 3 in second half
- 1 in overtime
- 1 minute each
- Court Markings
- Wide key
- 3-point line in effect
- Defense
- Man to Man or Zone defense is permitted
- Full court press up to a 20 point lead
- Miscellaneous
- Substitutions are allowed on any whistle
- Ref handles the ball on every whistle
- Ball is inbounded at the closest point of exit
- Technical fouls result in one free throw attempt + possession of the ball
- In the event that a rule is not covered here, Horizon Athletics Aims to mirror all South Zone rules (www.southzone.org)
Tier 2
- Day of Play
- Wednesdays
- Game Times
- 1st game 4:00
- 2nd game (if applicable) 5:30
- Length of Play
- 3 on 3 exhibition games (1 on each end of the court) are 16 minutes (running time)
- 3 minute break
- Regular games are 4 quarters, 8 minute stopped time each quarter
- 1 minute between quarters
- 3 minute half time
- 2 minute stopped time overtime if necessary
- No 30 second shot clock in effect
- Ball
- Boys - Size 6
- Girls - Size 6
- Time Outs
- 3 in regulation time
- 1 in overtime
- 1 minute each
- Court Markings
- Wide key
- 3-point line in effect
- Free Throw line marked by tape 0.5m closer
- Defense
- Man to Man or Zone defense is permitted
- Full court press only in the 2nd half and only up to a 20 point lead
- Miscellaneous
- Substitutions are allowed on any whistle
- Ball is inbounded at the closes point of exit
- Technical fouls result in one free throw attempt + possession of the ball
- In the event that a rule is not covered here, Horizon Athletics Aims to mirror all South Zone rules (www.southzone.org)
- 3 on 3 Details
- Coaches divide their players into two teams
- No score is kept during 3 on 3 as this is for exhibition only
- 3 on 3 games run for 16 minutes (run time)
- Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine first possession of the ball
- The ball must be "checked" by an opposing player at the top of the 3 point line before play can begin
- The ball will change possession after a made field goal or a violation by the offensive team (travelling, double dribble, ball out of bounds) and will need to be "checked"
- Non shooting fouls by the defense will result in the offense maintaining possession and the ball being "checked"
- Shooting fouls will result in 1 free throw and possession of the ball
- Technical, Intentional and flagrant fouls will result in 1 free throw, possession of the ball and a substitution for the offending player
- Balls knocked out of bounds by the defense will be "checked"
- The ball will be "taken back" on each change of possession (steals or rebounded missed shots). "Taking it back" means bringing both feet and the ball behind anywhere on the 3 point line. Failure to "take it back" results in loss of possession and any points just scored.
- In a jump ball situation, the ball will go to the team on defense
- Substitutions may be made during a time-out or before any ball is "checked"
- Each team is allowed 1 time out per 3 on 3 game (the clock does NOT stop during time outs)