OYS Basketball League Rules
Game Time
- 1st-2nd Grade: 2-15 Minutes Halves (Continuous Running Clock)
- 3rd-4th Grade: 2-18 Minute Halves (Continuous Running Clock except for the last minute of 2nd half).
- 5th-6th Grade: 2-18 Minute Halves (Continuous Running Clock except for the last minute of 2nd half).
*All players must play at least half the game.
Each team will be given two thirty second timeouts for the entire game.
Overtime games go to a golden bucket, first team to score wins the game (starts with a jump ball).
Rim Height
1st-2nd Grade: 8'
3rd-4th Grade: 10'
5th-6th Grade: 10'
Ball Size
1st-2nd Grade: 27.5
3rd-4th Grade: 27.5
5th-6th Grade: 28.5
Defense
No full court press allowed.
1st-2nd Grade: Can NOT steal the dribble. Can steal a pass or a loose ball.
3rd–6th Grade: Can steal off the dribble
• No Pressing
• No Trapping
• No Zone
*If the offensive team sets a pick, it will cause two players to be near the ball. Once the pick is
released they must go back to man to man.
Fouls
Players can not foul out but may be asked to sit out if persistent or hard fouls are prevalent.
Shooting foul:
Made Shot = +2 points + 1 point
Miss Shot = Possession +1 point
No free throws (in order to keep gameplay moving).
****Rules may be adjusted by the league to make play more consistent and competitive for both teams. ****
Contact us
Contact Info
Ontario Youth Sports
PO. Box 125
Ontario, Ohio 44862
Phone: 419-566-8072
Email: info@oysports.com