Rules

Tier 1

1. Day of Play
   
   

   1. Thursdays
      
      

2. Game Times
   
   

   1. 1st game 4:00
      
      

   2. 2nd game (if applicable) 5:30
      
      

3. Length of Play
   
   

   1. 4 quarters, 8 minutes stopped time each quarter
      
      

   2. 1 minute between quarters
      
      

   3. 5 minute half time
      
      

   4. 2 minute overtime if necessary
      
      

   5. No shot clock in effect
      
      

4. Ball
   
   

   1. Boys - Size 7
      
      

   2. Girls - Size 6
      
      

5. Time Outs
   
   

   1. 2 in first half
      
      

   2. 3 in second half
      
      

   3. 1 in overtime
      
      

   4. 1 minute each
      
      

6. Court Markings
   
   

   1. Wide key
      
      

   2. 3-point line in effect
      
      

7. Defense
   
   

   1. Man to Man or Zone defense is permitted
      
      

   2. Full court press up to a 20 point lead
      
      

8. Miscellaneous
   
   

   1. Substitutions are allowed on any whistle
      
      

   2. Ref handles the ball on every whistle
      
      

   3. Ball is inbounded at the closest point of exit
      
      

   4. Technical fouls result in one free throw attempt + possession of the ball
      
      

   5. In the event that a rule is not covered here, Horizon Athletics Aims to mirror all South Zone rules (www.southzone.org)
      
      

Tier 2

1. Day of Play

   1. Wednesdays

2. Game Times

   1. 1st game 4:00

   2. 2nd game (if applicable) 5:15

3. Length of Play

   1. Regular games are 4 quarters, 8 minute stopped time each quarter

   2. 1 minute between quarters

   3. 3 minute half time

   4. 2 minute stopped time overtime if necessary

   5. No shot clock in effect

4. Ball

   1. Boys - Size 6

   2. Girls - Size 6

5. Time Outs

   1. 3 in regulation time

   2. 1 in overtime

   3. 1 minute each

6. Court Markings

   1. Wide key

   2. 3-point line in effect

   3. Free Throw line marked by tape 0.5m closer

7. Defense

   1. Man to Man or Zone defense is permitted

   2. Full court press only in the 2nd half and only up to a 20 point lead

8. Miscellaneous

   1. Substitutions are allowed on any whistle

   2. Ball is inbounded at the ​closes point of exit

   3. Technical fouls result in one free throw attempt + possession of the ball

   4. In the event that a rule is not covered here, Horizon Athletics Aims to mirror all South Zone rules (www.southzone.org)