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5th & 6th Grade Girls 3v3 BYBL Rules and Regulations


Bruin Youth Basketball League’s Mission is to ensure all youth in our community have the opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship along with building self-confidence and overall respect for involved individuals. 


General Rules IHSAA rules apply along with these exceptions:

  • Basketball goals will be set to 10 feet 

  • Ball size is 28.5” 

  • Home team will receive the ball first

  • Game will be played on half court only

  • Games will consist of four, 8 minute quarters with one 2 minute overtime, then sudden death if still tied after OT 

  • Clock will only stop for injuries and timeouts plus infractions and fouls with under 4 minutes remaining in each quarter. Clock restarts with referee.

  • One 30 second time out per half 

  • 5 minutes for halftime. 1 minute between quarters.

  • Players foul out of the game with 5 total fouls

  • Subs are allowed on any dead ball.


Offensive Rules:

  • Teach the fundamentals and don’t forget the FUN 

  • Lane violations will be called if offensive is inside lane for 5 seconds.

  • After each made basket or change of possession, the ball must be taken back behind the 3-point arc before a shot can be attempted. If a team scores a basket without taking the ball back, the basket will be disallowed but the offending team will retain possession.

  • After each made basket or change of possession, the ball must be taken back behind the 3-point arc before a shot can be attempted. If a team scores a basket without taking the ball back, the basket will be disallowed but the offending team will retain possession.

  • After each made basket or change of possession, the ball must be taken back behind the 3-point arc before a shot can be attempted. If a team scores a basket without taking the ball back, the basket will be disallowed but the offending team will retain possession.

  • This is NOT make it take it. Once a basket is made the possession still changes.

  • Free throws taken from 15 feet. Jumping over the line will result in a violation. 

  • 3-point field goals will be acknowledged only in gyms marked with 3-point line.


Defensive Rules:

  • Man to man defense will be played. Switching will be allowed. Double teaming is allowed. NO ZONE DEFENSE. 

  • When a player picks up their dribble, the 5 second rule will be applied to avoid excessive holding onto the ball. 


Miscellaneous: 

  • Be supportive of your team AND the opposing team. Remember we are role models and teaching the youth of the Tri-West community good sportsmanship by our actions. 

  • Players should wear the team jersey to all games. 

  • No jewelry of any kind is allowed by players. 

  • Games must start on time. Please clear the floor of players and families so that the next teams can warm up. 

  • Teams may need to rotate week to week playing twice on Saturdays ensuring all teams play each weekend.

  • Referees have the final decision. They will do their best to call the game fairly. Only the head coach can have discussions with an official. Questions about officials should be directed to the Bruin Youth Basketball board via email. 

  • Players should remain on the bench during the game when not playing. 

  • A coach receiving 2 technical fouls during one game will result in removal of that game and review by the Bruin Youth Basketball board before returning to the next event. 

  • Only water is allowed on the court. No sport drinks or food. 

  • Children are not permitted to wander the halls. Please help keep all children in or near the gym while inside the schools.

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