League Rules

LEAGUE RULES:

  1. All team captains are responsible for any league fees and ref fees before the start of the game. Failure of payment will result in forfeit from team and resulting in lost
  2. All teams must have at least 4 players present to start tip-off. Clock will run and awarding team will be given one point every one minute that passes upon waiting for opposing team from the start of main clock.
  3.  All players must be at least 18 years old to participate in this league. Photo ID is required if questioned by SCBBL management.
  4. All teams must have corresponding set of dark colored jerseys for away team and light colored jerseys for home team. Jersey numbers must be visible on the back. HOME & AWAY teams will be posted on the website. Any discrepancy will be decided by the league management in charge. If two team members have the same jersey number the penalty will be a team technical and the rewarding team will be granted two free throws before the start of the second half.
  5. No height limit for Asian players.
  6. Each team is allowed one non-Asian with a height restriction of 6’3 and under. The rest must be at least some part Asian and proof will be required if asked by opposing team or league management. Asian is defined as anyone who has roots in the south east Asian continent. **See below for countries that are considered Asian countries.
    1. Cambodia, China, India, Indonesian, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Champa and Vietnam.
  7. No jewelry is allowed to be worn while playing and should be taken off prior to the game. This includes rings, necklaces, earrings, piercings, and glasses.
  8. Each team is allowed 2 minutes of warm up time before the start of tip off. If both teams are ready, tip off can begin earlier.
  9. It is mandatory for ALL PLAYERS to be on their best behavior and respectful towards opposing teams, scorekeeper and referees. Bad behavior will not be tolerated under any circumstances in S.C.B.B.L. Anyone that cannot follow league rules and regulations will result in being escorted out of the gym along with their team subjecting to forfeit the game.
  10. NO FIGHTING!!!! S.C.B.B.L does not tolerate this kind of behavior. Fighting will result in suspensions and possibility of expulsion from league and tournaments.
  11. Roster must be finalized by the third week and players on each roster must play at least 3 regular season games in order to qualify for playoffs. 
  12. ALL TEAM CAPTAINS please come early and get your team ready when game time starts by signing in all team members with appropriate name and number.
  13. S.C.B.B.L. strives to give you the most accurate stats during each game please be considerate of scorekeeper and inform them of any discrepancies.

 

GAME RULES:

  1. Each team is allowed 2 minutes of warm up time before the start of tip off. If both teams are ready, tip off can begin earlier.
    1. PLEASE COME EARLY TO SIGN IN AND GET YOUR TEAM READY WHEN GAME TIME STARTS.
  2. Game ball is to be decided by both team captains. If a decision is not reached S.C.B.B.L management will have the final decision.
  3. Each game will be conducted with Two 20 minute halves running clock. Each team will be allowed 2 timeouts per half. Timeouts will not be carried over from 1st half to 2nd half.
  4. Overtime will consist of an extra 2 minutes. Each team is allowed 1 timeout per overtime. After the 2nd overtime if a decisive winner is not declared the 3rd overtime will be sudden death. 
  5. Sudden Death (3rd overtime) will be first to score wins. There will be no timeouts in 3rd overtime sudden death and it will not carry over from 2nd overtime.
  6. Each overtime period as well as sudden death will always start with a jump ball.
  7. Fouls carry over from end of the 2nd half to all overtimes and sudden death.
  8. Any flagrant foul or double technical will result in ejection from the game.
  9. Technical fouls will result in loss of possession and 2 free throw for opposing team.
  10. Only captain and co-captain can address the scores table or referees for any discrepancies.
  11. Clock will run throughout the course of the game. Under 1:30 minutes clock will stop for every dead ball (foul or time out ,NOT ON A MADE BASKET)  if a team is under a 9-point lead.
  12. 7 Team fouls = DOUBLE BONUS (2 Free throws)
  13. 6 personal fouls = FOUL OUT
  14. High School Game Rules unless started above.

 

S.C.B.B.L. reserves the right to refuse any team from competing if deemed necessary. 

Please contact info@socalbball.com for any questions or concerns.

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