Big 4 League Rules
*ALL GAMES ARE PLAYED HALF COURT*
*WE WILL DO JUMP BALL AT THE FREE THROW LINE.*
7 minute 4 quarters. 3 minute Halftime. 4 minute Overtime. *If a game goes into two overtime’s than it will be sudden death each team will have one possession whichever team scores first wins the game.* 2 minute warmup before game. Clock only stop after dead ball or when it’s 2 minutes left in the 4th quarter. * No team can hold the ball in the 4th quarter with 1 minute left if a player is holding the ball more than 5 seconds then it will result in a turnover for that team.* Each team gets two challenges for the whole game.
* We play NBA style basketball that being said Whatever team makes the basket then it will be the other team ball. *Steals and Blocks do not have to be cleared only time the ball should be cleared if the team shooting the ball misses and the other team rebounds it*.
Two timeouts per half * timeouts do rollover if not use in the first half * 30 second timeouts. Substitutions are allowed by either team when the whistle is blown to stop the game or if the last free throw is made.
- FREE THROWS - Are 1-1 if they miss the first shot then possession continues if either team rebound. If shooter gets foul at the 3 point line then it’s 2-3 *Player automatically gets two shots at the line if player miss the second shot then possession continues if either team rebound. If player makes the second shot then player gets a third shot.* Once the ball is given to the player at the free throw line the player has 10 seconds to shoot his/her free throw.
- FOULS - Each player gets 6 fouls before they foul out. Shooting fouls is the only time Free throws are permitted unless a flagrant foul is called. If a player gets two flagrant fouls they are ejected from the game. If any players FIGHT they are ejected * Doesn’t matter who makes the first contact both players will be ejected and suspended for two games.* If any player argues with the referee after warning then they will receive a Technical Foul. If a player swing or fight at the referee then that player will be ejected and suspended for 2 games also a Technical foul will be given. ( Any player that gets 3 Technical Fouls Will Be Ejected From The Game). If any players mention another player family member in a harmful way or make any inappropriate threats towards that player or their families then that player will be ejected and suspended for 2 games a Technical foul will be given to. *FIGHTING AND DISRESPECT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. WE ARE HERE TO PLAY BALL & HAVE FUN WHILE OUR FAMILIES & FRIENDS COME & SUPPORT. EVERYONE SHALL BE WILL BE RESPECTED.*
- ATTENDANCE - Teams must have their 4 players on the court at Game Time, We will give a 5 minute grace period if a player is running late. After the 5 minute grace period if Team that do not have their 4 on the court then they FORFEIT THE GAME. THAT BEING SAID THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULED GAMES UNLESS ITS EMERGENCY AND WE HAVE TO RESCHEDULE BUT WE ARE NOT RESCHEDULING NO GAMES DUE TO TEAMS NOT HAVING THERE 4 WHEN ITS GAME TIME. *IF A PLAYER MISS MORE THAN 10 GAMES THEY WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN THE PLAYOFFS IF THEY TEAM MAKES IT.*
- VIOLATIONS - The Big 4 does have referees. Travel, double dribble, etc the referees will be making every call. If two players from different teams both have their hands on the ball the play will be called dead then it will be jump ball between the two players at the free throw line. If any player is not lined up correctly at the free throw line or if they are over the line then that will result in a violation and player at the free throw line gets an extra shot. You will have 8 seconds to inbound the basketball if you do not pass the ball in after 8 seconds then that will result in a violation and a turnover for that team. Players are allowed to stand in the paint for 5 seconds on offense or defense *if a player is standing in the paint for longer than 5 seconds that will result in a violation and a turnover*. In the 4th quarter with 1 minute left There Will Be No Clock Run Out That Means No Player Can Hold The Ball While The Time Runs Out. If A Player Is Holding The Ball For More Than 5 Seconds That Will Result In A Violation & Turnover. Players You Can Pass & Dribble The Ball Around If You Want To Run Out The Clock But You Cannot Stand There In Hold The Ball.
- UNIFORMS - Each team and player will be provided with a team jersey and a team warmup shirt. Each player must have their warmup shirt on before their game while warming up on the court. If a player does not have on their jersey on Game day then that player will have to sit the first half of the game *either they can leave in go get their jersey or have someone bring them their jersey but they will still have to sit out until the second half*. If player doesn’t have their warmup shirts then they will have to sit first quarter. If a player lost his jersey or warmup shirt then it will be $40 that the player will have to pay to get a new jersey. Player will have two weeks to pay the $40 *If player doesn’t pay the $40 after the two weeks then that player would be removed from the league.*
- SUSPENSION - If players get into a fight there will be a two game suspension. Whatever player starts the fight that will be a 3 game suspension for that player. Players only allowed to get suspended two times if player get into another brawl then the third time result will be kick out of the league indefinitely. If any player mention another player family in a harmful way or make any inappropriate threats towards the player in their families that player will be ejected and suspended for 2 games a Technical foul will also be given *if game in action*. If players get into a brawl doesn’t matter who made the first contact both players will be ejected and suspended for 2 games. If a player swings in hit another player purposely in if the other player doesn’t engage back then the player that had swung will be ejected and suspended for 2 games. *WE ARE NOT TOLERATING NO FIGHTING OR DISRESPECT!! IF YOUR GONNA FIGHT THIS IS NOT THE LEAGUE FOR YOU AND YOU WOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE LEAGUE PERMANENTLY.*
- TRADE DEADLINE / FREE AGENTS - The trade deadline is July 31st no more trades are allowed after the 31st. It’s captain choice to drop a player or add one *After the trade deadline * If player just decides to drop from a team on their own they will be placed on a 1 game suspension if they get pick up by another team. Only Captains can agree on trade Players do have a choice to request for a trade but *ALL FINAL TRADES ARE DONE BETWEEN THE TWO CAPTAINS.* 6 players max to a team 4 players minimum to a team.*
- STATS/AWARDS - This season we heating things up. Stats will be recorded for each player after every game. Big 4 has Player of the game, Player of the week Award, Player of the month award, MVP award, Defensive Player of the year award, Freshman of the year award, Sophomore player of the year award, 5th man of the year award, Offensive Player of the year award, Comeback Player of the year award, Captain of the Year award, Most Improved Player of the year award.
- PAYOUTS - CHAMPIONS $400. Runners Up $200. Inner City Conference Champions $100. Outer City Conference Champions $100. 800$ Total Payout.
- CHAMPIONS - The Champions will receive a $400 payout, championship shirts, rings and trophies. THEY WILL BE THE KINGS OF COLEMAN!
LETS HAVE A GREAT SUCCESSFUL SEASON 2 LETS PLAY BALL HAVE FUN AND STAY SAFE WE THANK YOU ALL FOR THE NEW PLAYERS THAT JOIN AND WE DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE PLAYERS THAT CAME BACK TO BE IN SEASON 2. LOVE BIG 4 FAMILY.!!! #4theculture #4thecommunity #4theplayers
WE MORE THAN A LEAGUE WE ARE FAMILY!!