1. Schools should aim to field teams for all grades. In circumstance where teams cannot be fielded for all grades they should be allocated to the grade most suitable for the majority of the teams skill level.
2. When selecting teams coaches should ensure that each team are the correct age and skill level for the grade they are placed in.
3. A player may be moved up or down in basketball only in the first TWO rounds of each season as stipulated in the zone guidelines for grade sport (s8).
4. Substitution players from lower divisions are acceptable if you only have 5 players. Substitution players must be from a lower division and discussed with the opposing teams coach. For example, if you are in B’s player you can play up into A’s but not down to 9-10’s (C’s)
5. Once a substitution player has played 3 games in an upper division they must remain in that competition for the remaining season.
6. Discuss any substitution players with opposing coach before game commencement. Players must be from a lower division For example, if you are in B’s player you can play up into A’s but not down to 9-10’s (C’s)
7. In one specific afternoon of a player can participate in two games of graded sport only if the movement of the player is from a lower to a higher grade if there are not enough players in the higher grade (i.e. Less than 5). Coaches should be aware of player eligibility in their respective teams.
8. For semi-finals and finals, players must have played a majority of rounds (more than 50%) in a grade to be eligible to play in the semi-finals or finals. (E.g.: for a 6 or 7 round competition the requirement would be 4 games, for 10 rounds, the requirement would be 6 games).  Where quarterfinals are to be played, to be eligible a player must have played the majority of games.

PROCEDURES

1. Player’s names should be placed on the KZSSSA running score sheet (prior to arrival to save time). Each player should be in the correct school sports uniform or school basketball uniform. Uniforms should be numbered. Players without jerseys should have numbers marked on their arms with a marker.
2. Games will use a running score sheet and where applicable both sides are represented for bench duty with at least 1 official KZSSSA running score sheet and the other the electronic scorer. The scoreboard will be the final score - unless the referee knows the error. The referee will finalise and amended the score on the KZSSA running score sheet.

1. Games are to start as close as possible to 1.00pm time should be equally split between both teams/grades, determined by the two coaches before the game starts.
2. One adult badged referee will be employed for the A and B grade games. Yr. 9/10 (C grade) and Girls games should be refereed by a capable student or teacher. The onus is on the two challenging teams to decide who will referee.
3. Normal halves should be 15mins.  However this time should consider the visiting schools departure time. Discuss the amount of game time your school is able to play.
4. Once the game begins, the running clock will apply at all times.
5. There is NO overtime, all games remain a draw
6. Minor grades MUST be played first if the venue is shared between two grades. E.g. B’s before A’s and Yr9/10 (C grade) before the Open Girls.
7. After each game both schools are to inform their sports coordinator of the games outcomes in the manner they have recommended so all scores return back to the zone.
8. 1 minute break between halves.

1. At least one adult badged referee (preferably 2) should be employed for the final in ALL grades. The onus is on the convenor to organise badged referees for both grades.
2. A final should be 20 minutes (a minimum of 15 minutes) per half plus allowance (30 seconds) for time-outs. The last minute of play will be fully timed. 
3. In an event of a draw teams will become joint premiers.
4. 1 minute break between halves.

1. Once a team is being beaten by 25 points, the losing coach can approach the opposing coach and call mercy at any point hereon.
2. The coach calling mercy takes the loss for that round.
3. The time and halves remaining will continue to be played but the scores will not be adjusted (they will remain at the mercy call until the end of game).

1. Referees must not be swayed or biased in their calls but can reverse an incorrect decision.
2. Referees may call a timeout if a player is injured or there needs to be a break in play for the benefit of the referees.
3. One referee must touch the ball before it is put into play in Semis and Finals. In round games where there is only one referee this rule is subject to the referee of that game.
4. The whistle is blown for all violations but is not used after a basket is scored.
5. Knowledge of the fundamental rules such as the travel rule and rudimentary concepts of fouls are essential to any teacher or student who will referee basketball games.

1. Bad language, intimidating or arguing with referees will not be tolerated from students, teachers or coaches.
2. Any ruling by the referee is only to be discussed politely by the coach or court captain (perhaps for an interpretation of the rule) but he cannot dispute the decision and must never be done in a belligerent fashion (otherwise a bench technical foul will result).
3. Students involved in fighting will be ejected from the game immediately with potential 2 round game suspension and in school disciplinary action.  
4. Breaching of these 2 rules will immediately result in a technical foul to the offending team.
5. If there are unnecessary delays (such as slow substitutions) charge the team with a forced team “team-out”.  If there are no time outs left: charge the coach with a Technical Foul (Article 46).

1. A maximum of 12 players may be on the score sheet with 5 on the court at once. (Teacher Integrity is paramount to ensure students are playing in the correct age group, skill and grade level.)
2. All infringements result in the ball being given to the non-offending team at the closet point on the sideline.
3. Players have 5 seconds to put the ball in play and must have a metre distance from the defence.
4. The ball must be carried or passed over the halfway line within 8 seconds (Article 38).
5. When a team has control of the ball, all members of that team must not be in the “key area” for more than 3 seconds.  Once a shot is taken or control of the ball is lost a new 3 seconds count begins.
6. It is a violation to deliberately kick or block the ball with any part of the leg (Article 22).
7. A defensive player that causes the backboard or ring to vibrate in such a way to prevent the ball from entering the ring is a violation (this will constitute as Goal Tending and the basket will count). (Article 41).

1. Players are allowed a maximum of 5 personal fouls in the game.  If they reach this, they must be benched for the duration of the game (a replacement can be made).
2. Each team can accumulate 7 team fouls in a half.  For any further fouls the opposing team goes to the free throw line for two shots (once the second shot misses then the ball is in play).  Team foul counts begin for each half. Note; if a player of the team in control of the ball commits a personal foul or the team entitled to the ball, no free throws are awarded.
3. Bad language, intimidating or arguing with referees will not be tolerated from students, teachers or coaches. This will immediately result in a technical foul to the offending team.
4. Students involved in fighting will be ejected from the game immediately with potential 2 round game suspension and in school disciplinary action.  
5. Breaching of these 2 rules will immediately result in a technical foul to the offending team.  Please ensure that this is enforced equitably and reasonably.
6. Technical foul by a player  (Art49) The penalty for a player technical foul is 2 free throws plus possession at mid-court.  Note:  During an interval of play, the penalty for a player technical foul is 2 free throws (Art51) as in one and one situation. (also known as an unsportsmanlike or intentional foul).
7. Fouls should be called when contact is reasonably severe, affects the play or is intentional.  Use Technical fouls for any misconduct (they count as personal fouls).
8. A player who hangs on the rim shall receive a technical foul unless for safety to self or others (two shots, ball in play).

SUBSTITUTIONS

1. Can be made after any foul, jump ball, timeout or after the other team has violated ie; travelled, knocked the ball out of bounds, double dribble etc.
2. Players should approach the bench to alert the referee of substitution. They should wait at the bench until called in by the referee.

1. ANY jewellery - including watches necklaces and earrings, hard head bands, hair combs, wristbands, casts - long nails (must be trimmed/not sharp)

1. At the start of the game a team must be represented by at least 2 female and 2 male players on the court. The fifth player can be either male or female.
2. 4 players may start the game (2 females and 2 males).
3. No more than 3 players of either sex may be on the court at any one time.
4. Males cannot jump in attempt to block a female’s shot. They may only raise their hands straight up. Jumping in will be deemed as goal tending and two points will be allocated to the shooting team.
5. FEMALE players only are allowed access in the restricted (key) area at EITHER END of the court. INFRACTION/PENALTY: Violation side ball to the opposing team.
6. Any intentional defensive key violation by players is to be treated as goal tending: ie. Automatic 2 points to the opposing team.
7. After the first warning by the referee further intentional infringements of the above rule be penalised by a technical foul (FOR INTENTIONAL/UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT) on the offending player.
8. Player fouls- Male and female players are only allowed 5 fouls.
9. Unduly rough play will not be condoned, nor will rude or obscene language.
10. All other rules of basketball will apply as above.
11. AS THIS IS A SOCIAL COMPETITION WE ASK ALL PLAYERS TO PLAY THE GAME IN A GOOD SPORT MANNER. ENJOY YOURSELVES!