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Rules and Regulations

Game Format & Timing

  • Games consist of four (4) quarters, each lasting 10 minutes.

  • Running time is used for all quarters except the final two (2) minutes of the fourth quarter, which will be stop time only if the point differential is less than 15.

  • A 24-second shot clock is in effect for the entire game.

  • 1-minute break between quarters.

  • 4-minute halftime break.

  • Games will start as scheduled — please arrive on time.

Timeouts

  • Each team is allowed two (2) timeouts per half.

  • One (1) timeout is granted per team in Overtime 1 (OT1).

  • No timeouts are allowed in Overtime 2 (OT2).

  • Each timeout is 30 seconds long.

  • Unused timeouts do not carry over between halves or into overtime.

Overtime Rules

  • Overtime periods are two (2) minutes in length.

  • The final 30 seconds of any overtime period will be stop time.

  • If the game remains tied after OT1, a second overtime (OT2) will be played.

  • In OT2, the first team to score wins the game (sudden death).

Fouls & Discipline

  • Players foul out after five (5) personal fouls.

  • If a team has only five (5) players remaining and one fouls out, the opposing team will be awarded two (2) free throws.

  • Flagrant 2 fouls (unnecessary and excessive contact) will result in immediate ejection.

  • Strict no-fighting policy: Any player involved in a fight will receive a 2-game suspension.

Uniform Policy

  • All players must wear their official team jerseys for each game.

  • If a player shows up without their jersey, the opposing team is automatically awarded 4 points.

  • If a jersey is lost, the player must purchase a replacement.

Team Structure

  • Team rosters must include a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10 players.

  • Team names and jersey designs will be pre-set and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Individual players who register without a team will be assigned to a team by the league.

Playoffs & Eligibility

  • All teams make the playoffs, which follow a single-elimination format.

  • Tiebreakers for playoff seeding will be based on point differential.

  • Each player must participate in at least 3 regular season games to be eligible for playoffs.

Payments & Refunds

  • Full payment is required before the first game of the season.

  • Once payment is processed, no refunds will be issued.

  • Accepted payment method: e-transfer (EMT).

Summit Basketball League reserves the right to modify, update, or remove any of the above rules and regulations at its discretion and without prior notice.

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