2007 – 2008 WAUWATOSA ADULT BASKETBALL

RULES & INFORMATION

 

  1. Managers are responsible for the actions of their teammates.  It is the responsibility of the manager to inform each teammate of the rules of our leagues.

 

  1. It is recommended by the Recreation Department for teams to furnish their own team reversible jersey with numbers (one light side and one dark side).

 

  1. Games may start with only four players. (Five minute grace period).

 

  1. The home team is responsible for providing a game ball.  The home team is listed second on the schedule.

 

  1. Games will consist of two twenty-minute halves with the clock stopping at the last minute of each half on all violations.  The clock will stop when shooting free throws.  The clock does not stop until the shooter has the ball in his hands.  There will be a three-minute halftime.

 

  1. Overtime will last three minutes.  The clock will stop on all dead balls under one minute of overtime.

 

  1. Substitutions must report to the scorer’s table.  Substitutions may enter the game at a dead ball.  If there are two free throws being shot, the sub must wait until the second free throw.

 

  1. Bonus free throws will be shot on the 7th foul of each half.  There will be a double bonus on the 10th foul of each half.

 

  1. On a free throw, players may leave their lane space as soon as the ball leaves the shooter’s hand.

 

  1. Each team receives two time outs per half.

 

  1. Any player that is ejected from a game will NOT be eligible to play the next game.  All incidents will be reviewed on an individual basis.

 

  1. Managers will be responsible for finalizing the individual player form (used as your team’s roster) before the fourth scheduled game of the season.  A forfeit will occur if the roster is not finalized (at least 5 players) before the fourth scheduled game, or if a player enters a game that is not on the final roster.

 

  1. Only the players that are listed on the final roster (before the fourth game) will be eligible to participate in the City Tournament.

 

  1. Fouls from the second half carry over to overtime, and each team gets one additional time out for each overtime period (plus any remaining from the second half).

 

  1. To help cut down on the number of technical fouls and ejections.  Only the manager will be allowed to talk to the officials.  If the manager is not playing or at the game, then a captain must be appointed before the start of the game.

 

  1. Technical fouls will be called for inappropriate language, players threatening opponents, players verbally abusing officials or any other inappropriate gestures, words, or actions.  Players may be suspended for more than one game if these actions happen on a continuous basis.  All incidents will be reviewed on an individual basis.

 

  1. A player that receives two (2) technical fouls in a game will be ejected from the game and will have to leave the gymnasium and school grounds.  Remember that a player that is ejected from the game will be suspended from the next scheduled game.   Players may be suspended for more than one game if these actions happen on a continuous basis.   All incidents will be reviewed on an individual basis.

 

  1. **There will be a Zero Tolerance rule for fighting and retaliation for hard fouls.  All players will be ejected from the game and suspended a minimum of one (1) game.  Each incident will be reviewed on an individual basis.  Players can be suspended for more games if it is warranted.**

 

  1. The officials will call intentional fouls for very hard fouls when there is no possibility or attempt to make a good defensive play at the ball.

 

  1. Dunking is NOT allowed during the game or warm-ups.  Dunking will result in a technical foul.

 

  1. A technical foul will be called for each player entering the game without a number on their jersey or if their jersey is not the same shade of the team uniform (games may start with technical foul shots if starting players do not have a jersey meeting the above guidelines).

 

  1. A technical foul will not be called if a player has to put a T-shirt on because blood is on their shirt.

 

  1. A game will be stopped if blood is present, and players must leave the game until the bleeding has stopped.  The game will resume when the blood is cleaned up with rubber gloves.

 

  1. Teams forfeiting twice will be dropped from the league.

 

Please remember that this is a RECREATIONAL basketball league.  Good luck to everyone and HAVE FUN!

 

Managers will be responsible for finalizing their roster (completely filled out and signed by each player) before your first game.  Managers may add players to their roster before their fourth game.  This means that you cannot add a player to your roster after the fourth scheduled game of the season.  A forfeit will occur if the roster is not finalized (at least 5 players) before the fourth scheduled game, or if a player enters a game that is not on the final roster.   

 

Standings/Ties

 

Standings will be updated and available on our website www.tosarec.com (usually every week).

 

Ties in the standing will be broken using the following criteria:

“Head-to-head” record against the team with which the tie exists.

Score difference in games between teams with which the tie exists.

Score difference between the first place team and second place team.

 

City Tournament (Tentative Information)

 

Every team will be invited to participate in the tournament.

 

The fee per team will be approximately $56.

 

Invitations will be sent out on approximately February 13.  The registration deadline will be approximately February 17.  The City Tournament will begin on approximately March 9 and end by about March 28.

 

City Tournament team rosters will be based on the final team roster used during league play.

 

Canceled Games

 

When the Wauwatosa School District cancels classes and/or extracurricular activities, all scheduled games will be canceled on that day.

 

News of these cancellations will be carried on local radio and television stations. 

 

Remember to listen for the announcement that the Wauwatosa School District is closing, as this will signify that Recreation Department programming is also canceled. 

 

You also tune into Channel 13 (Only in Wauwatosa) for school closings.

 

Information regarding cancellation of Recreation Department activities may also be obtained by calling the department’s 24-hour information line…

(414) 773-2950

 

Games will be re-scheduled time and space permitting.