basketball league
play hard, play safe, respect all
-Win with Humility, Lose with Dignity-
-Win with Humility, Lose with Dignity-
A registration fee may be collected to cover referee fees, sports accident/recreational insurance, trophies, medals, gym rental, refreshments, and tournament operating costs.
※If there is, prize money will be from sponsorship fees.
🏀 BASIC RULES
Players on Court: 5 players per team on the court. Unlimited substitutions are allowed.
Roster Size: Teams can form with any number of players, but a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 players are allowed per game. Competing teams are advised to have an equal number of players whenever possible to ensure fair play.
Eligibility: Primarily for Filipino residents and OFWs, however, a couple of non-Filipino players per team are welcome.
Age limit: In championship games, players must be 20 years old or older and physically capable of safely participating in a full-contact basketball game.
Governing Rules: Games follow official FIBA rules unless otherwise announced.
Strictly no eating inside the basketball court. If we do not follow this rule, the gym may no longer allow us to use the basketball court in the future. Anyone found eating on the court will be asked to leave the gym.
Indoor Shoes Only: You must bring clean, indoor-only basketball shoes. Wearing game shoes from the outside or walking on the court with outdoor shoes is strictly prohibited to protect the floor from dirt, dust, and stones.
Shirts On: Please keep your shirt on during games and inside the gym. However, iIf you need to cool down due to the heat, you may remove your shirt temporarily. Bringing an extra T-shirt is recommended during the summer (July & August are the hottest months).
Court Clean-up: All players and staff, if possible, must help mop the court before leaving.
Conduct: Show good sportsmanship and respect teammates, opponents, referees, and staff. Fighting, abusive language, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated.
Health & Hydration: Stay hydrated and take breaks as needed. If you feel unwell, dizzy, or overheated, stop playing, rest, and report it to the organizer immediately.
Liability: All players participate at their own risk. A separate fee may be collected for sports accident insurance during tournaments.
OFFICIAL RULES
CAPTAINS & SCORERS: Please read this PDF before the first game.
👤 Captains: Read the referee communication rules.
📝 Scorers: Check the foul recording guide (e.g., writing 'P' for personal fouls) at the bottom.
This is the official basketball rules established by FIBA.
COMING UP NEXT!
The 2nd Minami Osaka Basketball League
Date and Time: Nov. 1, 2026 Sunday 9:00 am-7:00pm
Location: J:COM Suehiro Gymnasium Izumisano City
Sponsors:
SMILES 30,000 yen + Tote bags(for Mythical 5) & T-shirt(fr MVP)
Mr. KOJI of Nagano Ken Grapes Farming 10, 000 yen
Mr. BENJIE GILO 10,000 yen
Mr. NIKO PARADO 10,000 yen
MY KUSINA (PHILIPPINE RESTAURANT IN WAKAYAMA) ADOBO FOOD FOR PLAYERS
Mr. KENNETH MILAGROSO: FOOD PANCIT
心より感謝申し上げます。
皆さまの温かいご支援が、私たちの活動の大きな力となっています。
We sincerely appreciate our sponsors.
Your generous support is a great source of strength for our community.
PAST EVENT:
The 1st Minami Osaka Basketball League
Date and Time: September 6, 2026 Sunday 11:00 am-9:00pm
Location: J:COM Suehiro Gymnasium Izumisano City
Sponsors:
SMILES ¥30,000
OMUSUBI TRAVEL(SAKAI CITY, OSAKA) ¥30,000
JF Okadaura Fisheries Cooperative Association ¥10,000
NANYO BEJOY ¥10,000
OKADA KU (BARANGGAY) ¥10,000
Mr. MAR ¥10,000
Mr. NAKANISHI ¥5,000
Mr. K. FUKUDA ¥3,000
ATE JENNY (ADELFA) ¥3,000
Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy basketball and build friendships.