POTOMAC VALLEY BASKETBALL INC.
PERSENT
THE 7th
ANNUAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
From Dec.. to Mar.
THE LEAGUE
League Play
I.
The league will begin on Saturdays and Sundays. The League will start the first weekend of
Dec. and championship play will be the first weekend of March. Each team will play
eight (8) regular season games. Every teams makes the playoff for a guarantee of 9 games minimum.
Games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays.
II.
Periods of play:
Boys and Girls Division:
(8U – 14U Boys & Girls)
STOP CLOCK
WITH TWO 14 MINUTE HALVES
1 and 1 at 10 team fouls
bonus (2 shot) at 13 team
fouls
Time out: two (2) full (60 sec.) and two (2) 30-second time per game
Overtime: will be a three (3) minutes. Each time will receive one (1) full time out. Time out not
used in regulation play will be carried over to overtime play.
Forfeiting Rule:
If a team forfeits 2 games after the second forfeit the team will be removed from the leage with no refund
consideration!
There will be a five (5) minute grace period for the first game of the day only. Every team after the first game of the day should be ready to play
at the posted game time. There is no make-up games unless the gym has been closed due to no fault of THE LEAGUE.
IV.
The League will follow AAU rules. There will be no
Protest allowed involving a judgment call by a game official. Coaches can request a time out for rule clarification.
Eligibility / Team Roster
I.
Team roster should have at least seven (7) and no more the fifteen (15) players. Age divisions
based on AAU age rules.
II.
Grade Exceptions: maximum of three (3) per team.
III.
Players on final roster must play in at least (2) regular season games to be eligible to play
in the playoffs.
IV. A
player can “play up” on a team from the some organization. Playing up means the player is playing in an age division
that is older then his or her current age classification.
V. Team roster and
birth certificates must be presented at all playoff games. If a team plays in its first game and later decides to withdraw
from the league, the team will forfeit the registration fee.
VI. Protests
involving a player’s eligibility must be registered to the official scorer prior to playing the game in question. The
coach must complete the PROTEST FORM hathescorekeeper sign the form. There is a $30.00 protest
fee that must be turn in with the protest form to the League Commissioner within 24 hours after the game.
VII. Players
and Coaches ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct or flagrant violation of the rules will be automatically suspended
for one (1) of his or her games. Aplayer receiving a second ejection within the season will be suspended for three (3) games
including playoff games. If a coach feels he or she was unjustly ejected, he or she must submit a written communication explaining
the suspension.
VIII.
There will be no changes in the regular season or playoff schedules unless change is due to
circumstances beyond THE LEAGUE control such as bad weather or gym change as deemed by staff of the various facilities. In
the event of inclement weather, please call 301-502-2261 to get information.
Equipment
I.
The game will be Played with regulation size basketball (29.5 for 13U and 14U), (28.5 for 8U
– 12U).
II.
The Home Team is listed first on the schedule. The Home Team wears White/Light uniforms for
the games. Teams must wear a Basketball jersey at the least.
III.
All players must be completely equipped in the same type and color of jersey at the minimum.
In case of similarity between two teams playing a game, as determined by the game official, the Home Team shall be responsible
for changing jersey colors. Reversible jerseys are preferred.
Authority and Responsibility:
I.
Club and team officials shall be responsible for conduct of their team
and fans.
This includes being respectful of the opposing players, coach and game officials. Coaches will be responsible for keeping
their respective bench area clean and clear of individual not on the teams official roster.
II.
League Commissioner or his or her authorized representative or the
Game official
shall make the decision to postpone any game. If no game official is present when play is schedule to begin, the coaches must
contact THE LEAGUE Commissioner.
III.
Rule Committee may review or changes such rules or regulations, as
It deems necessary, and decide on
the interpretation and application of any rule or regulation, during the league season. New rules and interpretations shall
be subject to approval during the league season.
IV.
Club and team officials shall be responsible for conduct
of their team
and fans. This includes being respectful of the opposing players,
coach and game officials. Coaches will be responsible for keeping their respective bench area clean and clear of individual
not on the teams official roster.
V.
League Commissioner or his or her authorized representative
or the
Game official shall make the decision to postpone any game. If no
game official is present when play is schedule to begin, the coaches must contact THE LEAGUE Commissioner.
VI.
Rule Committee may review or changes such rules or regulations,
as
It deems necessary, and decide on the interpretation and application of any rule or regulation,
during the league season. New rules and interpretations shall be subject to approval during the league season.
THE
LEAGUE COMMISSIONER WINTER LEAGUE
Ronald Burks (C) 301-502-2261
Game Code Of Conduct
- I hereby pledge to provide support, care and encouragement for my child participating in Potomac Valley basketball
sporting events and by following this game Code Of Conduct:
- I will encourage good sportsmanship
by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game.
- I
will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will insist that my child play and practice in a
safe and health environment.
- I will support coaches and officials working
with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
- I
will demand a sports environment for my child that is Free From Drugs, Alcohol and Profanity and will refrain from
their use at PV Basketball events.
- I will remember that the game is for youth
– not adults.
- I will do my very best to make youth sports fun
for my child.
- I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fan and officials
with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
- I will not
use noisemakers or any other form of loud noise to distract a player on the floor.
- I
will reframe from arguing with other fans, officials or coaches while in attendance Potomac Valley basketball sport
events.
If you are able to or not willing to abide by this “Game Code Of Conduct”, while attending a Potomac
Valley Basketball events … You will be asked to leave our premises.
Our goal is to be supportive to
all the players, parent and fan by setting the standards of a class act organization.
