2014-15 CIS Basketball Rules
updated 10/16/2014
2014-15 CIS
Basketball Rules
All teams must be registered with
USSSA. Please go to
www.iowausssa.com for
details
Iowa
High School Rules apply except for these amendments.
Coach
check in:
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The facility
will open 30 minutes prior to first game of day
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Coach must
check in at admissions gate prior to first game, all monies must
be paid at this time.
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Games will be
held at Champion Sports Center, Des Moines, IA & other Des
Moines Metro Facilities.
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Team insurance
will be provided.
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We will give
out (2) coaches passes for the weekend. All other coaches will
be responsible to buy their own passes.
Length of Game:
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Two 20 minute
halves
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Running clock
except last 2 minutes of second half
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Clock will
continue to run, if there is a 15 point or more lead in the last
2 minutes.
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Halftime will
be 3 minutes
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Warm up between
games, will be 3-5 minutes.
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Be prepared, we
will start early.
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Third grade: no pressing until past
half court, when ahead by 15 points or more, defense must fall
beneath 3 point arc. In the last minute of the second
half, you can full court press.
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Third Grade:
there will be no free throw violations, for a player shooting
free throws and crossing free throw line.
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Grades 1-2 will
play two (2) 17 minute running clock halves.
Game Rules
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National High
School Federation Rules and Regulations will apply to all USSSA
games, with the following exceptions.
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Only one coach
may stand and coach, unless they receive a Technical. Then no
one can stand.
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No warm up
balls will be provided
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3 pointers do
count
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All divisions
will use 28.5 basketball
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No press if you
are up by 15 points
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All teams must
provide a volunteer to keep the official book and clock. One
person from each team. Please have this person ready before game
starts. Failure to do so, will result in a forfeit. (please make
them at least 16, and act professional)
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Home team must
provide a game ball.
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Free Throws
will be shot, following Iowa High School rules
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Overtime- 1st
and 2nd Overtime will be one minute stop clock. 3rd
overtime will be sudden death. First basket or point wins.
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Timeouts- each
team will have 3 timeouts per game. Maximum 2 in a half. Each
team will get one additional timeout per overtime. No
Carryovers.
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Sportsmanship
is a must, if someone is ejected, they will automatically miss
next game.
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No outside food
will be allowed into basketball arena.
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Game time is
forfeit time.
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Rosters must be
submitted prior to the start of your first game.
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Players are
allowed to be on one roster per grade/per event. Players may not
be allowed on teams in separate divisions in the same grade.
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We strongly
discourage frivolous protests. To lodge a formal roster protest,
team manager/coach must submit $100 protest fee. If player is
found to be in violation, the protest fee will be refunded.
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Daily admission
will be charged for spectators. Two (2) coaches and all
players will be admitted at no charge.
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Coaches will
receive a coach’s pass which MUST be presented or coach will be
charged admission.
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Team payment is
expected prior to your first game. Failure to do so could result
in a forfeit.
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Teams and
individual awards for 1st and 2nd placed teams.
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Team may start
with 4 players
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Central Iowa
Sports will not be responsible for lost items.
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Certified
basketball officials will be provided.
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If a team
forfeits a game in pool play, they may not advance to bracket
play.
1st
and 2nd Grade
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Defense-no full
court pressing allowed. Must play man to man defense. If you
play zone, 1st time will be a warning, all other
violations will be a 2 shot Technical
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Once defensive
team secures rebound, the new defensive team must retreat past
the half court line.
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No Double Teams
are allowed. A defensive player in help side position may rotate
to help teammate, but once teammate recovers, helping defender
must switch back. 1st offense is a warning, 2nd
will be 2 shot technical foul.
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1st
grade-no stealing or stripping ball outside the lane
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2nd
grade- no stealing or stripping outside the 3-point arc
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1st
and 2nd grade will play on 8 foot rims
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1st
and 2nd grade will play on smaller cross court size
court.
Boys & Girls Grade Requirements
Click here
for age calculator
1st Grade - An athlete must be in the 1st grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 9 prior to September 1 at the end of
the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 8 before the next September 1
date.
2nd Grade - An athlete must be in the 2nd grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 10 prior to September 1 at the end
of the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 9 before the next September 1
date.
3rd Grade - An athlete must be in the 3rd grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 11 prior to September 1 at the end
of the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 10 before the next September 1
date.
4th Grade - An athlete must be in the 4th grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 12 prior to September 1 at the end
of the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 11 before the next September 1
date.
5th Grade - An athlete must be in the 5th grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 13 prior to September 1 at the end
of the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 12 before the next September 1
date.
6th Grade - An athlete must be in the 6th grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 14 prior to September 1 at the end
of the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 13 before the next September 1
date.
7th Grade - An athlete must be in the 7th grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 15 prior to September 1 at the end
of the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 14 before the next September 1
date.
8th Grade - An athlete must be in the 8th grade or below for
the current school year (if playing in the summer, it is the
previous grade) and cannot turn 16 prior to September 1 at the end
of the current grade.
Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 15 before the next September 1
date.
Pool Standings
1) Winning Percentage - Descending
2) Number Wins - Descending
3) Number Loses - Ascending
4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct - Descending
5) Avg Points Allowed - Ascending
6) Avg Run Differential with a maximum of (20) - Descending
7) USSSA Points - Descending
8) Date Team Entered USSSA Database
Divisions of play
Div I-Elite Teams
Div II –
Competitive Teams
Div III – Community
based or Developmental Teams
Admission:
Central Iowa Sports
expects good sportsmanship!!
Respect the
players, coaches, officials, and staff. Because you pay to watch,
doesn’t give you the right to be obnoxious. If you get ejected or
asked to leave, you will not get your money refunded.
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