1. Time per Game. 20 minutes (running time) for each half. A stopped clock will be applied within the last 2 minutes of the second half on the dead ball situation. Exception: if the team is down 10+ points within the last 2 minutes of the second half, the clock will continue to run unless one team calls timeout.
2. Overtime. 1st overtime: There will be 2 minutes overtime (running time); a stopped clock will be applied within the last one (1) minute (on the dead ball). 2nd overtime: 1 minute with a stopped clock (on the dead ball). Both teams 1 time-out each. 3rd overtime: Free throw shootout: toss coin for first possession; the first team to make the basket win (it doesn’t matter if the other team doesn’t get to shoot) 1 player per team per shot.
3. Shot clock. There will be a 30-second shot clock only in the last 2 minutes of the second half. The offensive team must attempt a field goal before the shot clock expires. Failing to attempt a field goal within the time limit will result in a turnover to their opponents.
4. Excessive/Violent Act: Fighting, Verbal/Profanity. Fighting results in immediate ejection from the game to all player(s) involved, plus 1 or more games suspension. Any player who intended to hurt another player physically, (that includes taunting and profanity) will result in a technical or ejection and 1 or more games suspension.
PLEASE NOTE:
a. Whether it is a fight or a potential fight, all players may not leave the bench…period, they must remain on the bench. Only the Head Coach is allowed on the floor to assist officials in these situations
b. non-participants leaving the bench are assessed flagrant fouls and disqualified for the remainder of the game. Two (2) free throws and the balls are awarded to the offended team. Commissioner and Referee will determine the punishment (it varies, depending on the circumstances). A repeat offender will be banned for the rest of the season.
5. Technical Foul.
a. Any player(s) who received a Technical Foul will result in a 5-minute time out of play. After the 5-minute time-out is served the player can resume playing.
b. Any player(s) who committed two (2) technical fouls in the game will be automatically ejected and 1 game suspension for the following game.
c. Any player(s) who committed two (2) technical fouls within the regular season & playoff will be suspended (1 game) for the following game. No exceptions (i.e. Regular/Playoff/Championship game).
d. In case the league is made of 2 or more divisions, players can only play in 1 division. If any players violate this rule, will result in a technical or forfeit game.
6. Proof of eligibility. (Div. II, III, etc). All Asian-American player(s) must have proof of their Asian descent (ie. Birth certificate, etc.), in case of any team contest their eligibility. Each team is allowed to add 2 Import players to their team (ie. White, African American, Hispanic).
7. Additional Requirement: All player must have undergone age verification facilitated by the league via SDPBL.org website. Waiver form are mandatory requirement for each and every player. Waiver form must be electronically signed via SPBL.org website.
8. Additional Player(s): Teams are allowed to add player(s) up to the 3rd week of schedule. After week 3, no teams are allowed to add another player(s). All additional players must be approved by the commissioner before playing. The team must turn in its final roster by the 3rd week of the regular season.
9. Uniform.
a. Each team must have a numbered uniform with a team color. If a team player enters the game without a team-colored uniform and without a number (including 2 players with the same number), a technical will be assessed with two free throws awarded to the opposite team.
b. When games are played, the shirt must always be worn tucked in.
10. Forfeit. There is a 5 minutes grace period after the given time; the team who doesn’t have enough players to play will be forfeited. The team must have at least 4 players to start the game. But the team must have 5 players to start the second half to resume the game or the team will be forfeited.
Scenario 1. Any forfeited team who does not have enough players to start the game is responsible to pay both teams’ referee fees of $80 and it should be paid on their next scheduled game.
Scenario 2. In case of the game start with 1 team that only has 4 players, both teams are responsible for the referee fees ($40 )to start the game, doesn’t matter whether the game becomes forfeited after the 1st half of the game.
Scenario 3. Any Team forfeited by “NO-SHOW” will be responsible to pay both team’s referee fees of $80 and it should be paid on their next scheduled game. Additionally, NO-SHOW forfeited team will receive ZERO points. The Team who showed up will received the average points of all the regular games which will help determine in tie-breakers in Team Standings.
Note: Teams must pay the Referee fee and all outstanding forfeited fines (in any) before the game start. Clock will still start as scheduled and tip-off will start when all fees are satisfied.
11. Playoff/Championship. All players on the roster must play at least 3 games of the regular season to be eligible to play in the playoff. (must be on the team roster). If any player (who did not play in the regular season) played without the Commissioner’s approval will result in a technical or forfeit their game (forfeit if the game is won by the team with the ineligible player).
12. Referee calls. The referees are in charge of the game. All players and coaches will have to honor the call w/o remorse. Any dispute or question, address your concern to the referee with respect and in a good manner. Referees are not perfect.
13. In case of any dispute. Only the coach and team captain are allowed to approach the committee table or Referee.
14. HAVE FUN!!! Enjoy showing off your talent. Don’t let the game stress you out or take you out of control. True character shows when we are under fire. Control your emotion and pride. Have fun!