BASKETBALL REGULATIONS - NORTHERN SATIS

1. A school would usually nominate a team in the first division however consideration can be requested to be entered in a lower division.  Nominations for certain rosters (eg. 2nds) may fall short of required numbers therefore only a 1sts Division may be possible.

2. Teams shall consist of 5 court players and a maximum of 5 substitute players.

1. Basketball Games are played under the rules of FIBA unless otherwise stated below.

2. All players' names must be placed on the score sheet before play commences.

3. Games are to start on time as per official roster

4. Each team is allowed only one time out per quarter (1 minute duration)

5. There will be no jump-balls during the game.  Possession arrow is to be used during the game to determine jump-balls.

6. A team is allowed 4 team fouls per quarter. Fouls in excess of 4 are awarded foul shots

If a player has a bleeding injury, they must leave the court and have the bleeding stopped and covered before returning to play

1. Ten minute quarters will be played with one time-out only per quarter. Breaks will be two minutes at half time and one minute between quarters.

2. Shot clock to be used for all 1sts finals and 1sts roster matches where available

3. Game clock stops for:

  
• 1 x time out per team per quarter
  
• All foul shots
  
• When a serious injury occurs and play is required to stop at the umpires discretion

4. During the last 3 minutes of the 4th Quarter, the game clock will stop on every whistle only if  the scores are closer than ten points or less.

5. Match officials (2 referees and scorers) are to be appointed by the Home team. The home team must provide a "match manager" responsible for the facility and necessary equipment including scorebook. In the event a match manager is not provided the home team coach must fill this role. A failure to meet this obligation will result in a forfeit.

Each team is to supply a match ball in good condition.

Senior Girls - use a size 6 ball.

Senior Boys - use a sie 7 ball.

A forfeit occurs if a team has not taken the court with a minimum of 4 players 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.

Most venues are to be covered by the home team.

Each team is to supply a bench person familiar with scoring or prepared to learn to score.  This person may also be the team's adult supervisor.

5 Points - Win

3 Points - Draw

1 Point - Loss

0 Points - Forfeit (3 - 0 win/loss)

Teams must be in a playing uniform with numbers on the singlet, appropriate footwear and shorts must be worn (no tracksuit pants)

As per NSATIS Finals Qualifications.