League Policies
Last updates 4-07
RecBasketball.com
Adult basketball league's sole purpose is to promote
and conduct a positive leisure time activity, which
encourages fitness, healthy competition and an
atmosphere conducive to fun and fellowship.
RECBASKETBALL.COM
reserve the right to refuse service to anyone or
team we feel is not a good fit to our recreational
basketball philosophy/league
Late
joining teams are always welcome:
RecBasketball.com's scheduling techniques make it
easier and smoother for latecomers to join, while
also correcting any scheduling errors or teams in
the wrong division. Games are more enjoyable for
everyone.
Session:
There are
4 sessions per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.
Championship games will occur the first week of the
new session (see playoffs info in league rules
section). Each session is 12 games over 11 weeks and
has leagues, which play on
Sundays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays. Teams
select the day of the week they want to play on; all
games are played on that day of the week (unless a
change is unavoidable).
The top 8 –10 teams
in contention for league championship will be
scheduled as TBA for the last 2 weeks of the session
and will receive their game times within 2-business
day after game day.
Game
Times:
Sundays
from 1:00pm to the last games starting at 8pm.
Tuesdays
from 6:00pm to the last games
starting at 9:00pm.
Thursdays
from 6:00pm to the last games starting at 9:00pm.
Gyms
currently using are:
Warner Pacific, The Courts (in Beaverton), Freight
House Sports . As needed more gyms will be added
depending on area of teams.
Your
12-games/11-weeks schedule comes out as follows:
Week 1
of your eleven-week schedule will be emailed and
posted on website 1 business-day before your
league start date.
Weeks 2 through 6
will be emailed and posted on website 1 business day
before week 2 play date.
Weeks 7 through 11 will be emailed out and posted on website 1 business day before week 7
play date.
Playoff game times
will be posted within 3 business days of the last
game.
**All
schedules/website postings come out around
3pm.
High
School Rules Apply:
The National Federation High School (NFHS) rules
will apply. Some rules have been adjusted, added, or
modified to make the league/games more enjoyable for
participants. Please note all rules are just
guidelines for all of us to follow. Ultimately it
comes down to the official’s
interpretation/discretion on how to handle each
situation. There is no mandatory result for any
particular action (if more explanation is needed on
this, feel free to email request for additional
info).
RecBasketball.com will make all league placements
and schedules. We reserve the right to adjust league
schedules. All possible effort will be made to
notify teams in the event of a schedule change
Team
fees
Full Season
$675.00
(12 games):
Teams which pre-pay in-full
8 days before the
league start date receive an additional $10
discount.
Partial Season
$415.00
(7 games): Teams can continue on through the full
season by paying $275 at the 7th game for the
remaining 5 games.
To finish the
season (2nd
half) $275.00
(5 games): Due in full at your 7th game of
the first half.
If joining at the
half way
(2nd half)
$335.00 (6 games): Prepay of $150 due in
advance balance due at first game.
Teams (only)
that want
to be added to an already made schedule can jump
in for $60
per game.
Individuals
(12 games)
$95:
(Individual player Q&A).
Payment
procedures:
Pre-payment of $150 is required to
officially register a team. The balance of
$525 is due at the
first game. Due to time constraints, the team
players & captain is responsible for any unpaid
balance at your first game Credit card payments will
be accepted. Teams which pre-pay in full (full
session only) at least 8
days in advance will receive a $10 discount - making
total team fee $665.00 (see Incentives &
Discounts).
**Note: fees are
used to offset operation costs including officials,
staff, facility, equipment, supplies and awards. Any
team that issues a bad check will lose its
registered spot and may be dropped from the league.
Any team that has one returned check will be
required to pay in cash, cashiers check, or money
order for 1 year. Any team that intentionally
deposits a bad check or issues a stop payment will
be billed for services rendered and be barred from
all future leagues.
Late fee/service
charge: $10 will be charged to any team which
has not paid in full by the start of the first game
An additional fee of $10 per week will be
charged until a team has paid in full. Exempt from
this charge is a confirmed sponsored
team. Checks or credit cards that do not clear will
be charged $25 service charge. The league reserves
the right to freeze a team’s schedule at any time,
if payment is lagging.
Teams
that withdraw after the session has started
(even if they have not played a game yet)
will be refunded at $40 per game after 7 (full) days
notice. Notice must be emailed or left on voicemail.
If the session has not started yet a full
refund is given if a team withdraws 48 hours or more
before the sessions’ scheduled post date by 1pm.
Less
than 48 hours notice $75 will be charged. After the
official post time of 1pm on the day your schedule
comes out $150 will be charged to help offset hours
put into the schedule and teams removal from the
schedule.
Team Rosters:
In order
to avoid eligibility conflicts for the playoffs,
official team rosters are recommended and cannot be
altered after week 6 unless special circumstances
exist. You can fax them to (503) 288-6983 or email
them to
Wil@RecBasketball.com Teams can
add/replace players
as needed prior to week 7. However, if picking up
fill-in players from the gym, or player(s) from
other teams that play on the same day. The victory
may result in a forfeit. If teams are short
players for a game which is taking place on or
before week 6, they may pick up a fill-in player,
but that also may result in a forfeit. Start
of second half (week 7) if you pick up player(s)
your game may result in a forfeit and the win
will go to the opposing team. The game will still be
played, but due to playoffs “create a games”
and/or if team protest at the start it of a game
will count
as a loss,
Forfeit Victory
Teams wishing to
receive a forfeit victory for fill-in/substitute
players must inform game official(s) & lead ref in
the gym that they will play game under protest. In
other words you must let opposing team & the league
know that if they pick up player(s) they will have
to forfeit any possible victory. If the team doesn’t
know you are going to protest their possible victory
the victory may stand depending on circumstances. If
you find out after the game has started and/or
finished of ineligible players let the lead refs
know immediately and email in your protest
Substitute and/or
Fill-in players
It is strongly
advised to pick up someone who is currently in our
league - that person is more likely to be a
conscientious player. Anyone you pick up to play is
representing your team and your team can be held
responsible for his/her actions. Please consider
this when recruiting substitutes. Also at anytime in
the game if the ref feels the player(s) you
recruited from the gym is too advanced for the skill
level of your opponents, or is not representing
themselves in a positive manner may require you to
draft someone else or play with only four until a
more suitable 5th player appears. If the
substitute player(s) just played and received a
technical or was a handful to officiate the ref can
reject him as a fill-in player.
Under 18:
No one under the
age of 18 may play in any RecBasketball.com adult
league without written consent from their
parent/legal guardian. For their safety, rarely
(only with the consent both of a parent/guardian and
the league director) will anyone under the age of 16
be allowed to participate in any adult league games.
Protest:
No protests will be
accepted at the gym sites. Unless danger of a fight
or other safety hazards are threatening, teams need
to finish all games. If playing under protest,
please note this on foul sheet and inform lead ref.
At the gym site, the lead referee will interpret all
questions concerning the enforcement of rules, and
their decision will be FINAL. If after the game if
you still strongly disagree with the official’s
interpretation/decision, the captain (only) may
email or call the league director for a final
decision on the matter. Note: If team played under
protest and commissioner agrees with team’s
objections team will get a win for that game.
Safety:
Any equipment that
may cause injury to a participant of the game is not
permitted. Items such as rings, watches, dangling
earrings, and plaster casts are not allowed and
braces must be cleared through game officials.
Conduct:
The decisions of game
officials shall be accepted as unbiased; they are
made to the best of their ability. Coaches and
players will refrain from any overt actions of
disapproval, whether by gesture or in voice.
Each game will be conducted without verbal and/or
physical abuse from coaches, players or spectators
toward other coaches, players and/or officials on
the court. If problems persist, the refs mutually
may agree to call/end the game. The violating team
will forfeit the game, and neither team will receive
make-up game or any reimbursement. The use of
abusive language and profanity by coaches, players
and/or spectators is prohibited at all times.
Belittling, shouting and trash talking at players in
a hostile manner is also prohibited. The use of
drugs, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are
prohibited at all times. ABSOLUTELY NO FIGHTING!
Spectators:
Watching is a
privilege, so please make sure your friends, family,
and spectators understand they must abide by the
same standards as the players.
Please don’t yell or
criticize officials even if you disagree with their
calls or no calls. We ask that no spectator
participate in poor behavior. This includes
coaching, officiating, questioning, or just
disagreeing. Negativity is contagious.
Children:
We ask that all children sit next to parents and be
under their supervision at all times. This helps
prevent any accidents or interference with games.
If the only parent attending is playing, that parent
will be responsible to have someone supervise
his/her children during the game. Due to safety
concerns, children (or any other spectators) are not
allowed to sit on the team bench or at the scorer's
table. Referees may remove a parent from the game
and require him/her to supervise unruly
child/children. Parents will be financially
responsible for any damage caused by their children.
Waiver/release
form:
Required to be filled out by all players once per
year. Captains cannot sign for players.
Playoffs:
The
top 8 teams from each skill level will qualify for
end of the season playoffs (see league rules for
complete details).
Late teams:
Any team arriving
late may find their game already in progress with
fill-in players/team. If this happens, just let the
ref know that your players are here. When you/your
players are ready to substitute in the ref will call
you in on a dead ball. No time will be added. No
refunds will be given.
Sponsored teams:
It will be greatly appreciated if you are paid in
full by week 4
Insurance:
RecBasketball.com/Universal Whistles LLC provides no
insurance of any kind, nor will it assume any
responsibility for accident or injury in conjunction
with programs for its player, refs or spectators.
Players, spectators, and officials all
participate/watch with the “Assumption of Risk.”
"Assumption of Risk" states that players know that
injuries can occur during the course of a normal
game with no fault to any party. Teams are
encouraged to purchase private insurance if all
individuals are not already covered.
RecBasketball.Com is a subsidiary of Universal
Whistles LLC
No-Shows/Forfeits:
Teams must
have at least four players present at the start of
each game. Thereafter, teams may play with fewer, if
a player(s) fouls out. The official’s watch is the
official time. Score and line-up sheets should be
complete and brought to the score table at least
five minutes prior to game time. If a team
does not show, cancels without sufficient notice, or
walk outs on a game, and the refs are unable to make
a game, the affected opponent can request the right
to pick any game remaining on the forfeiting team’s
schedule and play that game in place of the team
which forfeited. Any team who forfeits will not be
refunded for either game. If a forfeiting team has
no remaining games, opponent will receive an
additional game next session or a prorated credit
toward future seasons. No cash refunds will be
given.
·
Teams
unable to play their originally scheduled games must
contact the league no later than 5 business days
before their scheduled game day.
·
There
will be no refunds for missed games; if the league
is responsible, the game will be rescheduled at the
league's expense.
Any team that
forfeits 3 games during a given season may be
dropped from the schedule and forfeit their entire
league fee. Said team may also be banned from any
future leagues. All players from a team involved in
a forfeit or a game being called (due to poor
behavior) are required to leave the facility and gym
grounds in order to cool down. That team cannot
re-enter the facility or grounds that same day. If
the team does not abide and assist in removing
teammates, the entire team can be held accountable
for teammates' actions. No refund will be given
under these circumstances.
Postponed or
Suspended Games:
Games postponed by
RecBasketball.com for any reason will be rescheduled
(usually somewhere in their schedule as a double
header). When possible, such games will be
rescheduled at the mutual convenience of the teams
involved. RecBasketball.com reserves the right to
schedule make-up games on a different night other
than that of the original league if necessary. Games
interrupted by injury or other unsafe playing
conditions shall be restarted as soon as possible
unless the RecBasketball.com staff gives a
postponement/cancellation. If a game is postponed or
cancelled and has gone past the halfway point, the
RecBasketball.com staff reserves the right to credit
the team who was ahead with a victory. This will be
determined under the following criteria: time left
in game, closeness of game and effects of league
standings. Teams should not “assume” when and what
time, or if a make-up has been scheduled. If a team
has not received an official make-up schedule, the
manager/captain is to call or email the
RecBasketball.com office for game information.
*Make a game:
When creating
a make a game the lead ref has the authority to
insist on a team picking up player(s) so they have 5
to play. Regardless if the picking up of player’s
causes their team to forfeit the game. Team with 5
players has the right to request a forfeit to the
lead ref prior to the start of a game. After
the game is played it’s the league’s decision
whether it’s a forfeit or not. Creating a good game
for team/players present is more important than a
team’s personal preference/refusal to accept temp
player(s) for a make a game.
Incentives and Discounts:
Other awards:
Random
awards will be given to teams with long standings,
great conduct, or just for being a class act team.
Captain’s
shirt: At
the time of your 3rd session playing for
RecBasketball.com the captain of a team will receive
a free RecBasketball.com t-shirt for keeping the
team together. RecBasketball.com realizes how
difficult it can be to captain a group of friends,
so we have created something just for the captains
to recognize and appreciate their role. Ultimately,
the captain is held responsible for every aspect of
all team issues. Please note: if I forget to hand
out the t-shirt, request it during that season by
email (not in the gym because it is likely I will
forget again).
RecBasketball.Com
“3
Point
Shootout”
RecBasketball.com
have add an annual 3pt contest. Cost is $10 per
participant, Rules are as follows: Each shooter will
get 5 racks of balls at 5 different spots. Top 4
advance to 2nd round, Top 2 advance to 3
round.
Winner gets a
T-shirt, a bobble head trophy, free entry into next
shootout, and the bragging rights for the next
session of being the best RecBasketball.com 3pt
shooter in the league.
Standings:
League standings
will be posted regularly at
www.RecBasketball.com. It is both
teams’/captains’ responsibility to check the game
sheet to be certain the game was recorded correctly.
Failure to notify the league of an incorrect record
in a timely manner will affect your team's final
results. The standings will indicate the number of
ranking your division, wins/losses, current win or
loss streak, points differential average +/- 15
points, games behind, and teams non-administrative
technical fouls called (see: technicals for
penalties), and a life-time running tally of total
games played in the RecBasketball.com adult
basketball leagues. All team members may visit our
website
www.RecBasketball.com to follow their team
standings via the Internet.
Playoffs:
The top 8 teams from each skill level qualify for
the playoffs for weeks 10 & 11.
The
schedule is released in three increments:
week 1 by itself, weeks 2 thru 6, and finally weeks
7 thru 11
When the schedule for weeks 7 through 11 is created,
teams in contention for the playoffs will receive
TBA schedules for weeks 11 & 12 and their next week
game will be posted/emailed within 2 days after the
results come in.
At the conclusion of
the 12-games there will be only 2 teams in each
division left to play for the championship; this
championship game will be held the following week
(first game of new session). If these teams
re-signed up for the new session on week 11 (when
prepay is due) this game will count toward your new
12 game season, if team(s) are not re-signing up but
want to play just in the championship game $50 is
due on week 11 (the last game prior to championship
game). Winning team of each division will be awarded
RecBasketball.com t-shirts, and will listed w/team
shot in the RecBasketball.com “Hall Of Fame” for
their accomplishment.
Please
note: Even if you DO NOT make the playoffs
you will still play weeks 11 & 12. You are
guaranteed 12 games if that’s what you signed up
for.
Regular Play
Discount:
$25 credit will be given to teams which play at
least 3 out 4 of the sessions per year. Note: credit
is only valid if team has paid in full by first
game.
Consecutive
Session Discount:
$40 credit will be given to teams that have
previously played the last 4 consecutive sessions.
Note: credit is only valid if team is paid in full
at first game.
Full
Pay-in-Advance Discount:
League fee is $675 for a 12 game session. Any team
that pays their team fee full pay at least 8 days in
advance will receive a $10 credit (This discount
apply for full season only).
Individual
Players' Discount:
Players who join more than one Individual team in a
given session will receive a $10 credit for each
additional team on which they play during same
session.
Multiple
Team Discount:
$10 per team credit will be given to teams or
sponsors that sign-up multiple teams during the same
session. Note: credit is only valid if team
is paid in full at first game.
Elite Teams Discount:
Special discounts and privileges will be given to
teams classified as elite. Teams that have
previously played at least 3 out of the last 4
sessions for 2 years or more, will qualify as elite
teams (see elite status below for more info).
To play this long is to be considered family, and we
always take care of family. Session discounts for
elite teams: $50 credit for full session (12
games) or $10 credit into any tourney
or partial session (7 games).
Note: any and all credit is only valid if team is
paid in full by the start of their first game and
can not exceed the $50 maximum
RecBasketball.com
Elite Status
To
be considered as an elite team:
1.
Teams have to have played at least 3 of the
last 4 seasons for 2 years or more, or
2.
Played 10 full session for RecBasketball.com
Some of the privileges of being an elite team are:
ü
Discounted fees on full session of $50.00
ü
Discounted fees on partial session of $10.00
ü
Discount into league tournaments of $10.00
ü
Preferred scheduling
ü
Other
surprises
Elite status maybe revoked for the following:
v
Team
does not pay in full by week 1
v
If team
receives lots of technicals throughout the year
(high maintenance)
v
Team/players are involved in fights
v
Continuous conflict with league players or refs
v
If team
does not have at least 3 regular players from
previous season
We only hope these kinds of personal touches will
make players and teams realize RecBasketball.com
cares and appreciates having you as part of the
league.
All
discounts are only valid if team is paid in full by
the first game. Incentives & Discounts can be
combined, however the maximum amount per team
cannot be greater than $50.
LEAGUE
RULES
Length of Games:
All games are two twenty-five minutes halves,
running time.
Stop
time: The
last two minutes of the second half, any time
score is within 9pts or
less will constitute stop time clock.
Clock may go in &
out of stop time depending on score.
Overtime:
Games ending in a tie will be decided by a
one-minute overtime period (stop
clock if score stays within 6pts). If the
teams are still tied after three one-minute
overtimes, both teams receive the win and crave the
rematch (unless it’s playoffs).
Free Throw Rule:
RecBasketball will still allow players to enter the
key at the release of the free-throw shooter. The
maximum offensive players allowed are two plus the
free-throw shooter. The defense is required to have
two players on the low block, but can also have two
additional players on the line - maximum four.
Personal Fouls:
A six personal foul rule will be in effect in the
RecBasketball.com Adult League. No one is allowed to
play after his or her 6th personal foul.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Time-outs:
Teams will be allowed two 30-second time-outs per
game. Clock will stop during all time-outs.
When attempting a free throw after a time-out and
during running time, the clock will start when the
ball is handed to the shooter. There will be no
additional time outs for overtime.
Penalty shots:
Teams are allowed six team fouls per half. After
six, the opposing team will go into “one & one
bonus” on the 10th team foul, and thereafter, team
will be in "double bonus" (two shot bonus).
Intentional/Hard
Foul: The
opposing team gets two free throws and possession of
the ball.
Referee
discretion:
Any foul intended to cause bodily harm shall result
in immediate removal of player from the game and the
opposing team gets two free throws and possession of
the ball.
Score Keepers:
Both teams are
responsible for having someone at the score’s table.
1 for fouls and 1 for the clock.
No one is allowed to approach the scorekeeper’s
table with questions concerning the game. All
questions are to be addressed to refs.
Dunking:
Dunking is allowed; however, hanging on the rim will
result in a technical foul. Dunking is only
allowed during the game. Any dunks prior to the
start of the game, at half time or after the game
will result in a technical foul awarded the opposing
team. Please note if a gym ever asks us not to dunk
at their facility, the ref may inform you it is not
allowed at a specific gym.
Please
note refusal to abide this rule can get player(s)
suspended.
Ejected
player/spectator:
Any player/spectator removed from a game must leave
the premises immediately.
Failure
to do so will carry minimal penalty of suspension.
Jewelry:
Participants are
not allowed to wear
dangling earrings,
necklaces, rings, watches, casts,
or any other items deemed as dangerous by the
official(s).
Post earrings are not recommended, but if you choose
to wear them it is at
YOUR OWN RISK.
Braces:
Any medically protective devices (e.g. knee braces)
must not have any exposed or dangerous metals.
Drinking:
Spectators and
players are not to enter the facility or grounds of
any Recbasketball.com event with any alcoholic
beverages. All alcoholic beverages are banned from
RecBasketball.com sporting events. Officials and
RecBasketball.com Staff will enforce this rule. Any
individual who violates this policy will be asked to
leave the premises for that day.
Cleanliness:
Remember
we are guests in every facility we use. Each team is
responsible for delegating pick-up duty for their
own team’s garbage when his/her team leaves the gym
and parking lot. RecBasketball.com staff/refs are
responsible for insisting that teams complete this
task.
Personal
Hygiene:
Please remember basketball is a contact sport;
players need to take care of their personal hygiene.
NEED I SAY MORE?
Uniform
rule:
All
teams are required to have same color jerseys
with a number on it. Individuals who don’t will
receive a Technical foul at the start of the game.
The clock will run while shooting technical foul
free-throws, and they will count toward individuals
6 personal fouls allowed.
Jersey’s do
not have to be identical only same color.
Undershirts do not have to be same color but
is preferred.
Players should
not wear shorts with pockets and/or belts
especially if they possess a safety hazards. This is
at the ref’s discretion weather to allow
participation. Players can play in long pants if
they choose so.
Playoffs:
The top 8 teams from each skill level qualify for
end of the season.
The
schedule is released in three increments:
week 1 by itself, weeks 2 thru 6, and finally weeks
7 thru 11
When the schedule for weeks 7 through 11 is created,
teams in contention for the playoffs will receive
TBA schedules for weeks 11 & 12 and their next week
game will be posted/emailed within 2 days after the
results come in. At the conclusion of the 12-games
there will be only 2 teams in each division left to
play for the championship; this championship game
will be held the following week (first game of new
session). If these teams re-signed up for the new
session on week 11 (when prepay is due) this game
will count toward your new 12 game season, if team(s)
are not re-signing up but want to play just in the
championship game $50 is due on week 11 (the last
game prior to championship game). Winning team of
each division will be awarded RecBasketball.com
t-shirts, and will listed w/team shot in the
RecBasketball.com “Hall Of Fame” for their
accomplishment.
If knowing your specific game times for week 11 & 12
is more important than playoffs, just let the league
know by email during week 5 or 6 that you want to
waive the playoffs for a complete set game time
schedule, if you are not in the running for the
playoffs your compete schedule will listed.
Team challenge:
If there is a team you wish to challenge who may
play on a different day or in a different league, or
a team that previously beat you and you want a
re-match against. Email us with the particulars and
we will put your challenge on the table. The cost is
$60 per team, but if you are signed up for the
session it can be one of your 12 games so you would
not have to pay the additional $60. This game (you
choose) can take place on any of our league play
days Sunday,
Tuesday, or
Thursday.
Regulations
& Procedures
Basketball Skill
Level Clarifications:
In order to maintain balanced leagues and parity,
RecBasketball.com will monitor the teams entering
into the league. Captains are required to be
familiar with their team/player ability. Lack of
practice together or the organizing of a new team
with unknown players does not justify a team being
in the wrong skill level. Captains/teams who attempt
to “sandbag” may find their already scheduled games
adjusted to play a higher-level team. If, after your
first game, you feel your team is in the wrong skill
level let us know before we make the rest of the
schedule. This would
involve your team getting a notification one or two
days prior to each game, normally titled ”additions
and corrections”
Teams skill level
will be broken into 5 levels:
v
A skill
level (most played college)
v
B skill
level (small college, very good HS players)
v
C skill
level (some high school players maybe not all)
v
D skill
level (most players did not play HS but are good
players)
v
E skill
level (recreational players, company sponsored,
coed teams)
v
“A”
League: Highest league. Strong talent. Consists of
players who have the ability to play at all college
levels.
v
“B”
League: Strong competitive league. All players
should have strong skills. A maximum of three A
level players allowed per team.
v
“C”
League: Considered the above average
recreational league. Majority of players have a
sound understanding of basketball and the ability to
play the game. A maximum of two A/B level players
allowed per team.
v
“D”
League: Considered the average recreational league.
Majority of players have skills, but are raw, the
majority played rec/pick up ball, but not organized
ball. A maximum of two B/C or one A level player(s)
allowed per team.
v
“E”
League: Lowest level offered. Most E teams can
compete and win some games in the D division. Most
players have a strong understanding of the game but
don’t possess (anymore) the fast, physical ability.
Typically, co-ed teams, employers,
or other organization sponsor teams begin here. A
maximum of two C/D or three D level players allowed
per team.
RecBasketball.com
has adopted the following Player Code of Conduct.
These rules will be strictly enforced. Participation
in
Player
Code of Conduct For Adult Leagues
1.
No player shall at any time lay a hand upon,
shove, strike, threaten or intimidate an official,
RecBasketball.com staff, opposing player(s) or
spectator.
2.
No player shall refuse to abide by the
official'(s) decision.
3.
No player shall be guilty of objectionable
demonstrations or disagreements at the official'(s)
decision.
4.
No player shall discuss with the official, in
any manner, the decision reached by such official,
except the captain/coach or designated
representative. Please note refs still have a right
to refuse discussion. In such a case email or call
league for clarification.
5.
No player shall be guilty of abusive verbal
attack upon any player, RecBasketball.com
representative, official or spectator either before,
during, or after the player’s game is completed, or
from within the spectator’s area or
parking lot.
6.
No player shall appear intoxicated or indulge
in alcoholic beverages during the course of a game.
No alcohol shall be allowed within any
RecBasketball.com rental facilities or their parking
structures.
7.
No player shall be guilty of using
unnecessarily rough tactics during play of the game
against any player.
8.
No player shall be guilty of harassing the
scorekeeper(s), official(s), or other league
players, or attempt to intimidate any
RecBasketball.com representative.
9.
No player shall be guilty of abusing public
or private properties. Players shall not throw
equipment or any other items in a dangerous manner,
regardless of whether someone was or could have been
struck. Individual(s) are personally responsible for
any and all damage done to any facility or its
structure regardless if it was an accident or not,
i.e. dunking the basketball and breaking the rim or
backboard, last second shot hitting light and
bringing it down.
10.
No player shall be guilty of “trash talking”
in an offensive manner. Some talk in fun will be
tolerated but at the official's discretion.
The Refs
The
Referees
are the officials of the game and have total
authority to order a player, coach, manager, or
spectator to do or refrain from doing anything,
which interferes with the league rules, policies or
flow of the game. Officials have the authority to
make decisions on all matters and questions
not specifically covered within the established
rules.
During the game, the
refs have complete and definitive control. Even when
they are absolutely wrong, you have to let them make
the call. If as players/fans, you strongly disagree
contact league, but remember:
ü
Refs
are not required to defend their officiating to
players, spectators, or even captains.
ü
Refs
are human, and make mistakes even if they (refs)
don’t think they do/did.
ü
It’s
not personal. Refs try extremely hard to be fair (to
the game) as possible. Which often interferes with
players/spectators personal wants/needs.
ü
RecBasketball.com refs are trained to call the game
with advantage/disadvantage in mind. This means if
the foul does not affect the play, let the game
continue. This helps keep the game enjoyable to all
participants.
Officials must
agree:
There are two officials per game. One is the ref the
other is the umpire. The ref official has final say
in all RecBasketball.com games. The lead ref is
always listed first on schedules. To help limit
personal and/or emotional reaction calls both
officials must be in agreement on all player
ejections, this includes 2nd technical.
If both are not in agreement the ejection or 2nd
technical is overturned with no penalty accessed -
game goes on.
League
Complaints:
RecBasketball.com is
proud of the program it offers. If you have a
legitimate complaint please contact the league
commissioner or director. If it is important to you,
don’t hesitate to let us know. This is where we pull
away from our competitors because we will help
resolve, clarify, and/or correct issues you address.
Contact us at
Grievance@RecBasketball.com.
Questions:
Remember that no one is a professional and that we
all play for “the love of the game.”
Please direct any
questions/concerns to the league by email or
voicemail. Enjoy your league at RecBasketball.com
Lost and Found:
RecBasketball.com for will hold all lost and found
items up to two weeks. After this time, the item(s)
will be discarded or donated to charity.
RecBasketball.com is not responsible for any lost or
stolen items.
Unsportsmanlike
Conduct/Team Responsibility:
It is the team’s
responsibility to set an example of sportsmanship
and fair play. The team/captain is responsible for
controlling the conduct of players before, during
and after the game. Both the captain and the entire
team can be held responsible for the conduct of any
single individual on the team and/or spectator(s).
Player's
conduct
from the bench. Players must remain seated
and within the confines of bench area, except when
substituting. Failure to do so may result in a
technical foul. Players are not allowed to harass
the opponents during free throws or any other part
of the game. Players are not allowed to count down
(incorrectly) final seconds for opponents in an
effort to make them throw up a shot before the
buzzer. This is considered unsportsmanlike and can
also result in a technical foul on the bench. No
trash talking allowed. Violations will result in
technical foul and/or removal from the game.
Appeals:
Any individual or team that is suspended will have
the right to appeal. The individual/team must file
written (via email) notification of appeal to the
league within five days of notification of said
suspension. A representative of the appeal committee
will review the written request and determine if the
appeal is warranted. If the committee representative
feels that an appeal meeting is warranted, the
suspension will be delayed until an appeal decision
is heard. It is the player/team responsibility to
appeal in a timely manner.
RecBasketball.com is governed by committee:
The committee's job is to consider all opinions on
league operations/procedures as things arise. The
members will consist of both new & old players,
owner, refs, and others. There functions will be to:
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Give feedback on
rulings, suspensions, or appeals by teams or
players.
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To help create,
adjust, or delete rules, policies, or procedures
as situations warrant
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The main purpose
of the committee is to eliminate
a single person’s control and put it into
the hands of the group.
RecBasketball.com
want to be fair, compassionate, and understand
emotions. We want to be able to differentiate
between the many shades of gray.
Technical Fouls
v
Administrative technical fouls (i.e. incorrect
substitution, pass in violations, etc.) will follow
normal High School Federation Rules, and will result
in two free throws and possession of the ball.
v
Non-administrative technical (i.e. unsportsmanlike
conduct) fouls give the opposing team two free
throws and possession of the ball.
Note: Two
non-administrative
technical fouls by a single player will result in
that player being ejected from the game.
Ejected players must meet with the league director
prior to being eligible to participate in additional
games. It is the responsibility of the player and
captain to contact the league commissioner or
director to reestablish player’s eligibility.
Technical Foul
Policy:
Any player who accumulates six technical fouls in
any one season may be suspended from participation
in the RecBasketball.com adult basketball leagues
for a period of one year from the time of the
violation. Any team that accumulates a total of nine
technical fouls in a season is subject to a
suspension of one or more games.
Probation: Any player being placed on probation and reported
again for violation of the Player Code of Conduct
will be suspended for a period of time to be
determined by the RecBasketball.com staff.
Suspension
violations:
Any individual who violates the suspension prior to
written confirmation and who claims ignorance of the
rules may receive a harsher suspension of up to and
including permanent suspension
Reasons:
Fouls, ejections, and suspensions sole purposes are
to help teams, players, and spectators understand
and abide by the rules, policies, conduct, and
standards in recreational sports.
Individual
players Q&A
What
is an Individual team?
An
Individual team (Indi team) is just like any other
team, except the team is formed by the league from a
pool of players who are looking for a team.
How
many players are on a team's roster?
Teams will have from 6 to 8 players. If you only
have six players, either the next player to sign-up
will be added to your team or you may receive
special guest appearances from me (Wil) to help when
needed
How
much does it cost to be on an Individual team?
Each player pays $95 for 12 games over 11 weeks. One
week each team will play two games, usually back to
back unless unavoidable.
Players who join more
than one Individual team in a given session will
receive a $10 credit for each additional team on
which they play.
Can I bring a friend
when we’re going to be short players?
No. Please don’t invite your friends to fill in. All
indi teams are considered league teams so please let
the league make all fill-ins. If you or a teammate
is going to miss a game, you need to email the
league and let us know. We will only send someone to
fill in if team is considerable low. It’s fun
sometimes to play with only 6 players, more minutes
for everyone.
What
about skill level? We
form individual teams from players with similar
skill levels. Usually Indi teams are put in the
lower divisions (D or E), if we personally know the
skill of certain individuals we may create a
higher-level team. However, we have found that
players who have not played together need time to
gel as a team. Therefore we usually start them in a
lower division while allowing for possible upgrades
at a later time
What
about team names & uniforms? Each
team has it's own team name and each player will
need to bring their own reversible jersey
(black/white jersey w/number). If players do not
have jerseys, contact the league office, we sell
them for $20 each.
Do
I need to go buy a jersey? Individual
players are required to have a black/white
reversible jersey with a number. If you already have
one, you don’t need to purchase one. If you need
one, you may purchase one either from
RecBasketball.com or a sporting goods store. Our
jerseys sell for $20.
Do I have my choice
of days?
The league will form as many Indi teams as possible.
You can choose from Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
If your day of choice is full, the league will start
a new team or offer you a different day (if there is
no other option). Please let us know if your
schedule is limited.
When are
game times?
Sunday
game times: These times range from
1:00pm
to 8pm, with most games played in the mid-afternoon.
Tuesday
and/or
Thursday
game times: These times range from
6:00pm-9:00pm.
The
league cannot guarantee times and/or locations for
individual teams; we try our best to make the best
possible schedule. Look at these as possible starter
teams from which you can see and recruit players to
create your own team.
What
team will I be placed on?
We will place players on the team in which we think
will be the best fit. We cannot guarantee which team
you will be put on, but we will do our best to place
you on the most appropriate team. If you sign up
with friends or want to get on a friend's team, let
us know. This is always our first criterion when
creating individual teams
Can I join
with friends?
If you have any friends or co-workers who want to
play with you, they should register for them
self. Simply make a note on the registration form
stating whom you wish to play with. We will do our
best to get you on the same team.
Can
I be traded to another individual team? To
make it enjoyable for all players and to keep teams
equally competitive, we sometimes need to switch
players to different teams after the session has
started. If you signed up with a friend, we will,
however, do our best to keep you on the same team.
What if I
am in the wrong skill level?
Let us know after a few games. We will do our best
to move you to the correct team and correct skill
level if it is at all possible. This is not a
guarantee or promise sometimes players may have to
get through the session before adjustment is
possible.
What
if I do not like the team? There
will be no refunds for any reason. 75% to 90% of
the players enjoy playing on these teams. Given a
few games, the kinks work themselves out. Very few
of those who sign up as an individual do not like
the team. If after 3 or 4 games you truly hate
playing on your team, please notify the league, I
will try to get you on a different team.
What if I have to
withdraw from the league?
Because it is so hard
creating and running individual teams we will not be
able to reimburse anyone after the schedule is made.
What if I
have to miss a game?
Individuals are
required to email the league anytime you know in
advance you’re not going to make it to the game.
These teams only work if we communicate with each
other. Players that don’t show up or inform the
league prior to there absent can and will be
removed/replaced from their team and/or league after
the 3rd time in one season.
Who should
I talk to if I'm having problems with teammates?
RecBasketball.com needs to know when players are not
enjoyable to play with and why; if players are
consistently not showing up or there are other
problems you may have with the team - we need to
know. Our goal is to oversee, but not control the
team. Some teams will have league-sponsored
captains, others will not. Leaders automatically
step up, but if they are not good leaders please let
us know. We want every single individual to have a
good experience.
Is there a discount
for playing on additional teams?
Individual players may join an additional team on a
second day of their choosing; the fee for placement
on a second team is only $85 (please note that this
discount applies for the same session only). You can
choose to play on Sundays,
Tuesday, or
Thursday.
How do I
find out what team I am on?
Your schedule will be emailed to you one business
day before your league start date. On the 2nd or
3rd page of the schedule you will find individual
team rosters. If you do not get a schedule, check
the website. If you don’t see your name on any
roster call and email us immediately. Show up to the
first game at least 10 minutes early. Restated:
Once you pay, and have received an email
confirmation we do not call you. You have two ways
to find your schedule (by email hopefully we sent
you, or check the website). If you did not receive a
copy of the schedule email us and request one.
Can we win
awards if we go 12-0?
If an individual team can go 12-0 that is an award
all it’s own. Yes Indi teams qualify to receive free
t-shirts if they go 12-0.
Can Individual teams
make it to the playoffs?
Yes, see Playoffs for
more information.
How can I rejoin?
On your 2nd to last week (10th week), all
individual players will be asked if they are
rejoining prior to the start of the game, a
RecBasketball.com staff (probably the ref) will be
at your gym collecting money. Players should pay
re-registration fees at that time. If you paid
previously by credit car and wish to do so again,
email the us and will charge your credit card, or
just go on line and pay, or fill out credit card
authorization form at the game. Restated: Individual
players re-sign up is the 2nd to last
week of the session. You still can sign up on your
last game but you loose your seniority and may not
get on the same team. |
