Coach, please review all the rules with your parents/team prior to the season beginning.

Please read “The Code of conduct,” on the resources page on the website.
Wham jerseys must be worn and tucked in during the game. If they are not wearing a Wham jersey the athlete will not be allowed to play in the game.

No jewelry should be worn during a game or practice. Long hair must be pulled back into a ponytail. Nothing hard should be worn in the hair.

The game will consist of four 8-minute running quarters. The clock stops for time-outs, substitutions and injuries.

The coach may be on the floor for kindergarten.
The coach remain at the player’s bench for 1st and 2nd Grade.

The game will start with a jump ball.

Two 60 second time-outs per half.

Score will not be kept.

Defensive match ups may be done when needed.

All players must play at least half of each game.

Players who aren’t at practice or have discipline problems may, at the coach’s discretion, not get to play half of the game. Before the game begins, the coach must notify the child’s parents as to why they may not play half of the game.
The referees will be qualified to make the game a fun learning experience for the children.

The referee will stop play if there is a foul. The ball will be taken out of bounds. No free throws will be shot. The number of fouls on a player will not be kept, but the referee may ask a player to sit down for a short period of time if he is constantly fouling or violating other rules.

Traveling and double dribble will not be called. If a child is running with the ball, the referee will stop the child, back them up and let them begin again and instruct them to dribble the ball as they move forward.

1st – 2nd grade referee will correct the child by telling them to shoot or pass the ball. If the child then takes more than 3 steps, traveling will be called.

NO STEALING

The defense cannot touch the ball while the offensive player has control of the ball. Teach the children not to reach in and slap the ball. If they do, the referee will stop play and return the ball back to the offensive player. Remember no stealing.

No shot blocking, defensive player must have both hands straight up in the air while offensive player is shooting. The defensive players hands may touch the ball only if they are straight up and not actively trying to swing at the ball. No swinging or swatting at the ball.

The defensive players can intercept passes, pick up loose balls, and get rebounds.
There is no double teaming or trapping the ball handler. The defense cannot pick up the ball handler until they have passed half court.

Man to man defense should be taught — absolutely NO ZONE!

Teams that don’t have enough players to play a game (due to sickness, other activities, etc.) is considered a forfeit. To play the game so that all the players & other team that show up can still play, the team can field a team by adding players from another team (must be from the same division- kids from outside the league that are not signed up for the season in play, are not allowed to play). The team can also mix & match players with the opponent if the opponent agrees. The league enacted this rule to try to ensure all the kids that show up for the scheduled game get to play, even if a team is missing too many players to play the game. No matter how low your numbers, always show up to your game.

Practices are 1 hour per week in a school gym. Only enter at the time you are allotted and leave the gym promptly when it is over. Parents of children in K-2 may attend practices. Children that are not on the practicing team are NOT ALLOWED at practices or inside the building.

Coaches may not limit the size of their team. Wham will add players to teams if needed.

If a player or coach gets 2 technical fouls in a game, they are ejected and must leave the gym. The player or coach will also not be allowed to play or coach in the next game. Excessive Violations: Repeated technical fouls over multiple games can lead to suspensions.

Parents/anyone in the gym that is unruly may receive 1 technical foul and/or will be asked to leave the gym and may not be allowed at the next game. Fans are there to cheer on their teams and are not to talk to or yell at the refs. This is your only warning.

Water must be in a closed container. No other beverages or food are allowed inside of the gyms/schools.

If you are giving out treats after the game- this must be done outside of the gym/school.

After the game, please exit the gym promptly so preparation for the next game may begin.

Coach, if you meet with your team after the game, please do this outside away from busy walkways and doors.

Coach, please review all the rules with your parents/team prior to the season beginning.

Please read “The Code of conduct,” on the resources page on the website.

Wham jerseys must be worn and tucked in during the game. If they are not wearing a Wham jersey the athlete will not be allowed to play in the game.

No jewelry should be worn during a game or practice. Long hair must be pulled back into a ponytail. Nothing hard should be worn in the hair.
Only one coach is allowed off the bench at a time. Coaches should not go onto the court during the game, they must stay in front or the side of their team bench.

High School Rules used other than variations listed on our rule sheet.

Water must be in a closed container. No other beverages or food are allowed inside of the gyms/schools.

If you are giving out treats after the game- this must be done outside of the gym/school.

After the game, please exit the gym promptly so preparation for the next game may begin.

Coach, if you meet with your team after the game, please do this outside away from busy walkways and doors.

The game will consist of two 18-minute running halves. The clock stops for time-outs, substitutions and injuries. Clock will be stopped on a dead ball the last 2 minutes of each half.

The game will start at the top of the hour. Scores will be kept. Score sheets must be filled out and each team must supply one adult for the score table. Score keepers will also keep track of the number of personal and team fouls. Score table volunteers may not be active participants during the games (no cheering or any interaction with players), violators will be asked to leave the gym.

All players must play at least half of each game. Players who aren’t at practice or have discipline problems may, at the coach’s discretion, not get to play half of the game. Before the game begins, the coach must notify the child’s parents as to why they may not play half of the game.

Two-60 second time outs per half.

Defensive match ups may be done by lining players up, so they know who they are guarding. This is only to be done at the beginning of the 1st and 2nd half. If it is needed again, it must be done by using a team timeout- 30 seconds for the timeout and the other 30 for the match up.
No free throws will be taken. A player that is fouled during the act of shooting will receive 1 point and the ball out of bounds. If the basket is made, they will receive 3 points and the defensive team gets the ball out of bounds.

After a player’s 5th personal foul, they will not be allowed to play the remainder of the game and must sit on the bench.
Double dribble and traveling violations will be enforced.

Absolutely no zone. Play man to man, no double teaming or trapping.

No shot blocking, defensive player must have both hands straight up in the air while offensive player is shooting. However, the defensive players hands may touch the ball only if they are straight up and not actively trying to swing at the ball. No swinging or swatting at the ball.
Stealing is allowed but please focus on playing good defense. Reaching and slapping will be called.

The defense cannot pick up the ball handler until they pass half court. However, full court press is allowed in the last 2 minutes of each half. No pressing allowed when a team is up by 15 or more.

Five second lane violations will be called.

If the score is tied at the end of the 2nd Half, a 2-minute overtime with a running clock with one :30 timeout will be played. If an additional overtime is needed, it will be sudden death- first team to score wins.

If a player or coach gets 2 technical fouls in a game, they are ejected and must leave the gym. The player or coach will also not be allowed to play or coach in the next game. Excessive Violations: Repeated technical fouls over multiple games can lead to suspensions.

Parents/anyone in the gym that is unruly may receive 1 technical foul and/or will be asked to leave the gym and may not be allowed at the next game. Fans are there to cheer on their teams and are not to talk to or yell at the refs. This is your only warning.

Teams that don’t have enough players to play a game (due to sickness, other activities, etc.) is considered a forfeit. In order to play the game so that all the players & other team that show up can still play, the team can field a team by adding players from another team (must be from the same division, kids from outside the league that are not signed up for the season in play, are not allowed to play). The team can also mix & match players with the opponent if the opponent agrees. The game will show as a loss on the schedule for the team that didn’t have enough players show up, however, the game will still be played. The league enacted this rule to try to ensure all the kids that show up for the scheduled game get to play, even if a team is missing too many players to play the game. No matter how low your numbers are, always show up to your game.

Practices are 1 hour per week in a school gym. Only enter at the time you are allotted and leave the gym promptly when it is over. Schools have asked that parents and other children wait in the car during practice. Children that are not on the practicing team are NOT ALLOWED at practices or inside the building. No exceptions.

Coaches may not limit the size of their team. Wham will add players to teams if needed.

Water must be in a closed container. No other beverages or food are allowed inside of the gyms/schools.

If you are giving out treats after the game- this must be done outside of the gym/school.

After the game, please exit the gym promptly so preparation for the next game may begin.

Coaches, please review all the rules with your parents/team prior to the season beginning.

Please read “The Code of conduct,” on the resources page.

Wham jerseys must be worn and tucked in at all times during the game. If they are not wearing a Wham jersey the athlete will not be allowed to play in the game.

No jewelry should be worn during a game or practice. Long hair must be pulled into a ponytail. Nothing hard should be worn in the hair.
Only one coach is allowed off the bench at a time. Coaches should not go onto the court during the game, they must stay in front or near their team bench.

AIA High School Rules and rules listed below will be followed.

5th – 6th = NO ZONE ALLOWED – Play man to man, no double teaming or trapping.

7th – 12th = Zone is allowed.

The game will start at the top of the hour. Scores will be kept. Score sheets/book must be filled out and each team must supply one adult for the score table. Score keepers will also keep track of the number of personal and team fouls. Score table volunteers may not be active participants during the games (no cheering or any interaction with players/coaches), violators will be asked to leave the gym.

The game will consist of two 18-minute running halves. The clock stops for time-outs, substitutions and injuries. Clock will be stopped on a dead ball the last 2 minutes of each half.

Full court press is allowed, except when a team is up by 15 or more.

All players play half of the game. Players who aren’t at practice or have discipline problems may, at the coach’s discretion, not get to play half of the game. Before the game begins, the coach must notify the child’s parents as to why they may not play half of the game.

If the score is tied at the end of the 2nd Half, a 2-minute overtime with a running clock with one :30 timeout will be played. If an additional overtime is needed, it will be sudden death- first team to score wins.

If a player or coach gets 2 technical fouls in a game, they are ejected and must leave the gym. The player or coach will also not be allowed to play or coach in the next game. Excessive Violations: Repeated technical fouls over multiple games can lead to suspensions.

Parents/anyone in the gym that is unruly may receive 1 technical foul and/or will be asked to leave the gym and may not be allowed at the next game. Fans are there to cheer on their teams and are not to talk to or yell at the refs. This is your only warning.

Teams that don’t have enough players to play a game (due to sickness, other activities, etc.) is considered a forfeit. In order to play the game so that all the players & other team that show up can still play, the team can field a team by adding players from another team (must be from the same division, kids from outside the league that are not signed up for the season in play, are not allowed to play). The team can also mix & match players with the opponent if the opponent agrees. The game will show as a loss on the schedule for the team that didn’t have enough players show up, however, the game will still be played. The league enacted this rule to try to ensure all the kids that show up for the scheduled game get to play, even if a team is missing too many players to play the game. No matter how low your numbers are, always show up to your game.

Practices are 1 hour per week in a school gym. Only enter at the time you are allotted and leave the gym promptly when it is over. Schools have asked that parents and other children wait in the car during practice. Children that are not on the practicing team are NOT ALLOWED at practices or inside the building. No exceptions.

Coaches may not limit the size of their team. Wham will add players to teams if needed.

Water must be in a closed container. No other beverages or food are allowed inside of the gyms/schools.

If you are giving out treats after the game- this must be done outside of the gym/school.

After the game, please exit the gym promptly so preparation for the next game may begin.

Coach, if you meet with your team after the game, please do this outside away from busy walkways and doors.