A. Minimum dimensions of 74ft x 42ft and 10-foot baskets.

A. 28.5” (Women's Official / Size 6).

A. All games must start on time. Quarters and half-time breaks are kept to a minimum to ensure the next game starts promptly.

B. Quarters will be 10 minutes in length. The clock will run continuously, with the exception of the final two minutes of the second and fourth quarters, foul shots, timeouts, injuries, and at the discretion of the officials.

C. Teams are allotted four 30-second timeouts per game. Exceeding this limit will result in a technical foul, leading to two foul shots and loss of possession.

D. There is no overtime during the regular season. During the Playoffs, there will be a two-minute overtime period. Overtime periods will continue until a winner is determined. Teams receive one additional 30-second timeout per overtime period, plus any remaining from regulation.

A. Playing time must be equally divided, and the playing matrix must be submitted at the end of every game.

     1.. Coaches who fail to submit a matrix, or who submit one not aligned with the scorer's table tracking, will be subject to corrective actions at the discretion of the board.

B. Coaches must substitute halfway through each quarter at the five-minute mark; the referee will signal for substitutions.

C. Coaches may only substitute players outside of the five-minute substitution break if due to injury or illness.

D. No player may play more than 15 minutes in a half unless the team has six or fewer available players.

E. Coaches are encouraged to take a few seconds before each start to match players by skill level and ensure players know who they are covering.

F. During overtime periods (which occur only during playoffs), players may be freely chosen by the coach, and substitutions can occur at any time at the coach's discretion. The playing matrix does not apply in overtime.

A. For the first four games, a 2-3 zone defense must be played. For the remainder of the regular season, man-to-man defense must be played. During playoffs, either a 2-3 zone or man-to-man defense may be played.

B. No backcourt defense is permitted. The point guard will be allowed to cross midcourt without being defended to allow offensive development. Defenses must stay below the “volleyball line,” and offenses must "actively attack" within five seconds of initially entering the frontcourt, avoiding hiding behind the volleyball line.

C. No double-teaming is permitted above the free-throw line extended.

D. Stealing is allowed.

E. Fast breaks will be permitted during the final five minutes of the second and fourth quarters, and in any overtime period.

F. No full-court press is allowed.

G. On-Ball Screens: Only single offensive screens for the ball handler are allowed. Players may leave their man to switch off an offensive screen.

A. Attempted from the foul line or at the 13.5 ft line based on the player's recognized ability.

B. No more than six players may line the lane (four defensive, two offensive alternating). All other players must be behind the free-throw line extended and behind the three-point line.

C. Players lining the lane may move into the lane upon the shooter’s release. The shooter and other players may not cross the free-throw line until the ball hits the rim or a shot is made.

A. Two certified referees will officiate the games.

     1. Their primary concern is to allow the kids to play and keep the games under control.

A. NJSIAA basketball rules apply, with consideration given to the age and skill level of these players.

B. Players are disqualified upon their fifth personal foul. (Exceptions may apply if only five players are available at the time of foul-out, or if a player leaves due to injury after the foul-out threshold is met). Fouls carry into overtime.

C. The offensive team must get the ball over halfcourt within 10 seconds.

D. Passing from frontcourt to backcourt results in a turnover, except on inbound passes.

E. The alternating possession rule is in effect.

F. Three-point shots will be awarded.

G. Any team winning by 10 points or more is expected to exhibit good sportsmanship by reducing the intensity of their play in accordance with the score. This includes:

* No fast breaks

* No stealing

* Multiple passes before shots

* Defense plays inside the three-point line

H. Coaches are responsible for ensuring their players recognize and adhere to promoting this sportsmanship.

I. Unsportsmanlike behavior from a fan, parent, or other individual may result in a technical foul assessed against the team they support. This may be assessed either by a referee or a board member.

J. Flagrant fouls will result in a player’s automatic ejection from the game. Two (2) foul shots and ball awarded to the team that was fouled.

K. Technical fouls by Coaches or Players:

     1. For coaches, one technical foul results in the "seat belt rule" – the coach must sit and coach from the bench for the remainder of the game.

     2. Two technical fouls in a game result in ejection and suspension for the next game for either a coach or a player.