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Bantam – Boys / Girls (U13/U14)- Rules 2018/19

In recognition of the emphasis placed on player development within the WEBL, all games will
be played in accordance with the U13-U14 rules and regulations, applying the U13-U14 ‘Learn
to Train’ Rule Modifications, as established by Basketball Ontario and set forth in the Ontario
Basketball 2015-16 Rules and Regulations Manual and FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2014,
with the following guidelines:
1. All teams shall have a minimum of 5 players to start the game.
2. Each coach is to complete the score sheet before the start of each game and ensure that
each player on your team is listed (first name and last initial is fine).
3. Games will consist of eight (4) minute shifts. Clock stops on whistle blow unless
otherwise determined by referee.
4. All games will be equal time for all players throughout the game. Refer to Equal
Participation rules.
5. All periods will start in the direction of the possession arrow.
6. Drop back/half court rule will apply until January at which time full court defense is
permitted. If leading by 15 or more points, the team must change back to the half court
rule.
7. Closely guarded will be applied to actively guarding within one metre both holding AND
dribbling ball.
8. Person to Person defense rule applies. No double teaming or trapping allowed. Infractions
will be called.
9. Three (3) seconds in the key rule is enforced.
10. Fouls:
a. Shooting fouls will be awarded two free throws.
b. Players lining up on free throws can move into the key after the shooter releases
the ball.
c. The shooter cannot step over the foul line until the ball hits the rim.