Tri-County League
League Rules
Please review all league rules before participating. Coaches, players, and spectators are expected to follow these guidelines throughout the season.
All divisions are based on the grade participants will be enrolled in during the fall of the following school year. For example, if the league takes place in the summer and a participant is currently in 6th grade, they are required to play in the 7th/8th grade division.
Game Rules
Coach & Team Requirements
- All coaches must carry their own first aid kit, team ice, and basketballs for warmups.
- A team may begin the game with 4 players.
- If a team is not present by 10 minutes after the hour, the game will be entered as a forfeit.
Game Format
- Each game will be two 20-minute running halves.
- The clock will stop during the last 2 minutes of each half.
- Each team receives 2 timeouts per half.
- Timeouts do not carry over.
Overtime
- Overtime will be 2 minutes.
- Each team receives 1 timeout in overtime.
- Double overtime will be sudden death.
Pressing
- 3rd/4th grade teams may not press until the last 2 minutes of the game.
- A team may not press when leading by 15 or more points.
Fouls & Free Throws
- Players foul out after 6 personal fouls.
- Teams shoot 2 free throws beginning with the 8th team foul each half.
- There is no 1-and-1.
- All free throws are live on the release.
Technical Fouls
- A technical foul results in 2 points and the ball.
- Any player or coach who is ejected will be suspended for the next 2 league games.
- Any spectator removed from the gym will not be allowed back on the property for the remainder of the season.
Substitution Fee
If a team finds itself short players and wants to avoid a forfeit, they may invite a substitute player to play that night. Due to insurance purposes and league rules, the player must complete the substitution fee and registration before playing in the league game.
PIAA Rules
All other rules will be played under PIAA rules and regulations.
Questions About League Rules?
Contact Tri-County League for clarification before game day.