BASKETBALL INFORMATION
Our Basketball league is designed to develop fundamental basketball skills while learning teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship. Athletes will learn basic strategies and rules of the game, and skills including shooting, passing, and dribbling. We are committed to developing the athlete as a whole, increasing self-confidence, balance, and social skills.
Registration includes:
7 season games
End of season single-elimination tournament
A durable and reversible game jersey
Opportunities to participate in clinics, tournaments, camps, and other SOA events
Divisions: 6U, 8UA, 8UB, 10UA, 10UB, 12UA, 12UB, 14UA, 14UB, 16U
AGE CUT OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 1ST of current school year
Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays.
Registration includes:
7 season games
End of season single-elimination tournament
A durable and reversible game jersey
Opportunities to participate in clinics, tournaments, camps, and other SOA events
Divisions: 6U, 8UA, 8UB, 10UA, 10UB, 12UA, 12UB, 14UA, 14UB, 16U
AGE CUT OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 1ST of current school year
Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays.
SOA upholds a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for derogatory or vulgar language of any kind. If the SOA Code of Conduct is to be upheld at all time. No warnings will be issued and the offender will be removed from the facility.
Smoking is not permitted on any SOA facility
Smoking is not permitted on any SOA facility
Basketball Rules
Stone Oak Athletics uses the basketball rules produced by The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS), with the following modifications.
Applicable To All Ages
All Games are full court.
All games are 5 on 5. Teams may start a game with 4 players, but the opposing team is not required to match the number of players.
Each game will start with a jump ball.
Possession will alternate each quarter/half, jump ball or double foul.
Teams will take free throw positions as normal block allows.
Free throws will begin play when the basketball is released, except for the free-thrower.
Half time is a maximum of 3 minutes.
Two time outs per half, no carryovers. 30 second each.
League jersey must be worn for all games unless approved by a league representative. Violation will result in a one technical foul charged directly to the head coach per unauthorized jersey (THIS MANDATORY SHOT MUST BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE QUARTER. The opposing team is not required to switch to the opposite color).
IF YOU ARE PROVIDING YOUR OWN TEAM JERSEYS, JERSEYS MAY NOT REPRESENT ANY OTHER LEAGUE, MUST NOT BE INAPPROPRIATE, AND MUST BE REVERSIBLE (BOTH LIGHT AND DARK COLOR OPTIONS) WITH A CLEAR NUMBER ON THE BACK.
Regulation scoring with three pointers on marked courts. Does not apply to 6U or 8UB divisions, regardless of markings.
Coaches must verify team score sheet before each game.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in a technical foul and possession of ball to the opposing team.
Unsportsmanlike conduct by a Coach will result in the coach being required to be seated for the remainder of the game. Seated Assistant Coach may then stand in as Head Coach for the remainder of the game.
If a player receives TWO TECHNICAL FOULS, that player will be asked to leave the premises with a parent or legal guardian. They will also be issued a ONE GAME SUSPENSION for the following game where they are not allowed to play nor will they be allowed to sit on the bench.
A 3 minute overtime period with a running clock, except for timeouts and the last minute of the game, will be played in a case of a tie. One timeout per coach during this period. If a game is not won during the overtime period, a 3 minute sudden death will be played. First team to score wins.
Game time is forfeit time, no grace period allowed unless previously discussed with league/site director. Any team that forfeits two or more games during the season may not be eligible for tournament play.
Undershirts may be worn
Cloth wristbands may be worn. A single item may be worn on each wrist, and it must be worn below the elbow and not on the legs.
Mercy rule will be implemented when a team leads by more than 20 points in the 2nd half. Score keeping clock will be turned OFF when a team has a 20 point or more lead over its opponent.
The clock will not stop in the last two minutes of the game if the score margin is 20 points or more.
If mercy rule is implemented, score keeping will continue at the time keeping table on the official score sheet.
If a team starts to comeback within 10 points and within 2 minutes left in the game, teams will evaluated by SOA Directors to turn score keeping back on. These requirements are a must in all mercy rule evaluations.
6U RULES
Only two coaches allowed on the bench with players. One must be seated at all times. If the head coach is assessed a direct or indirect tech foul he must remain seated for the game.
8UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
8UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
10UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
10UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
12UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
12UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
14U & 16U RULES
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
Code of Conduct (Coaches)
Code of Conduct (Parents)
Code of Conduct (Players) 6U & 8U
Code of Conduct (Players) 10U & Above
All Games are full court.
All games are 5 on 5. Teams may start a game with 4 players, but the opposing team is not required to match the number of players.
Each game will start with a jump ball.
Possession will alternate each quarter/half, jump ball or double foul.
Teams will take free throw positions as normal block allows.
Free throws will begin play when the basketball is released, except for the free-thrower.
Half time is a maximum of 3 minutes.
Two time outs per half, no carryovers. 30 second each.
League jersey must be worn for all games unless approved by a league representative. Violation will result in a one technical foul charged directly to the head coach per unauthorized jersey (THIS MANDATORY SHOT MUST BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE QUARTER. The opposing team is not required to switch to the opposite color).
IF YOU ARE PROVIDING YOUR OWN TEAM JERSEYS, JERSEYS MAY NOT REPRESENT ANY OTHER LEAGUE, MUST NOT BE INAPPROPRIATE, AND MUST BE REVERSIBLE (BOTH LIGHT AND DARK COLOR OPTIONS) WITH A CLEAR NUMBER ON THE BACK.
Regulation scoring with three pointers on marked courts. Does not apply to 6U or 8UB divisions, regardless of markings.
Coaches must verify team score sheet before each game.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in a technical foul and possession of ball to the opposing team.
Unsportsmanlike conduct by a Coach will result in the coach being required to be seated for the remainder of the game. Seated Assistant Coach may then stand in as Head Coach for the remainder of the game.
If a player receives TWO TECHNICAL FOULS, that player will be asked to leave the premises with a parent or legal guardian. They will also be issued a ONE GAME SUSPENSION for the following game where they are not allowed to play nor will they be allowed to sit on the bench.
A 3 minute overtime period with a running clock, except for timeouts and the last minute of the game, will be played in a case of a tie. One timeout per coach during this period. If a game is not won during the overtime period, a 3 minute sudden death will be played. First team to score wins.
Game time is forfeit time, no grace period allowed unless previously discussed with league/site director. Any team that forfeits two or more games during the season may not be eligible for tournament play.
Undershirts may be worn
Cloth wristbands may be worn. A single item may be worn on each wrist, and it must be worn below the elbow and not on the legs.
Mercy rule will be implemented when a team leads by more than 20 points in the 2nd half. Score keeping clock will be turned OFF when a team has a 20 point or more lead over its opponent.
The clock will not stop in the last two minutes of the game if the score margin is 20 points or more.
If mercy rule is implemented, score keeping will continue at the time keeping table on the official score sheet.
If a team starts to comeback within 10 points and within 2 minutes left in the game, teams will evaluated by SOA Directors to turn score keeping back on. These requirements are a must in all mercy rule evaluations.
6U RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Junior ball (27.5 in.)
- Goal height is 8.5ft
- No lane violations
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throw is 8ft from basket. Player may land over line
- The first five players must play the entire first quarter. Substitution for the first five players is done at the end of the first quarter only. If the roster has fewer than ten players, the remaining players must play the entire second quarter. Players from the first quarter may be rotated in the open player slots during the second quarter. Players who were seated from the first quarter cannot return to the game unless an injury occurs. Open substitution is only allowed in the 2nd half of the game. Players must play in both halves. In the case of a team with more than ten players, the coach must play the balance of his/her players (11th, 12th player, etc.) for the entire third quarter.
- Game length four 8 minute quarters
- Stealing is only allowed inside the paint
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER, THE CLOCK WILL NOT START UNTIL THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CROSSES THE MIDCOURT LINE.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul
- No shooting of 1 and 1
- Only Man to Man defenses are allowed. Double team is allowed in the paint ONLY.
- No reaching allowed. Must guard with arms up.
- No back court defense allowed.
- Defense must back up to the half court line.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
Only two coaches allowed on the bench with players. One must be seated at all times. If the head coach is assessed a direct or indirect tech foul he must remain seated for the game.
8UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Half Court Press
- Junior ball (27.5 in.)
- Goal height is 8.5ft for 8UB
- No lane violations (unless violation is obviously intentional)
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throws are allowed from free throw line or 8ft from the basket.
- The first five starting players must play the entire first quarter. The remaining players (6 through 10) must play the entire second quarter. Any additional players (11+) must play the entire third quarter. If the roster has fewer than ten players, the second group of players must play the entire second quarter. Players who played in the first quarter may be rotated in the open player slots during the second quarter. Players who are required to be seated during the second quarter cannot return to the game unless an injury occurs. Open substitution is only allowed in the 2nd half of the game, with the exception of the 11th+ player(s). For teams having fewer than 11 players, players must play in both halves.
- Game length four 8 minute quarters (8UB)
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER, THE CLOCK WILL NOT START UNTIL THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CROSSES THE MIDCOURT LINE.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul
- No shooting of 1 and 1
- Stealing is only allowed inside the paint. You are not allowed to tie the ball up outside the paint (8UB)
- Man to man defense allowed. Double team is allowed in the paint ONLY.
- No reaching allowed outside the paint. Must guard with arms up.
- No back court defense allowed.
- Defense must back up to the half court line.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
8UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Full Court Press
- Compact ball (28.5 in.)
- Goal height is 10ft for 8UA
- Three second lane violations.
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throws are allowed from free throw line. Players may land over line.
- Each player is required to play a minimum of 10 minutes in each game. Each player must play in both halves of the game.
- Game length four 10 minute quarters (8UA)
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER, THE CLOCK WILL NOT START UNTIL THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CROSSES THE MIDCOURT LINE.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul
- Shooting of 1 and 1 is allowed at the 7th foul. After the 10th team foul, two shots will be awarded to the opposing team.
- Stealing is allowed outside the paint. You are allowed to tie the ball up outside the paint (8UA)
- Three second rule is implemented (8UA)
- No stalling or isolation plays. 5 seconds to begin to advance ball past the half court line. 1st isolation violation is a warning, 2nd is technical foul charged to head coach.
- Zone defense is allowed. Double team is allowed.
- Back court defense is allowed.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and the player must be seated the remainder of the game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
10UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Compact ball (28.5in)
- Goal height is 10ft.
- Three second lane violations.
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throw is from 15ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
- The first five starting players must play the entire first quarter. The remaining players (6 through 10) must play the entire second quarter. Any additional players (11+) must play the entire third quarter. If the roster has fewer than ten players, the second group of players must play the entire second quarter. Players who played in the first quarter may be rotated in the open player slots during the second quarter. Players who are required to be seated during the second quarter cannot return to the game unless an injury occurs. Open substitution is only allowed in the 2nd half of the game, with the exception of the 11th+ player(s). For teams having fewer than 11 players, players must play in both halves.
- Game length four 10 minute quarters.
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER, THE CLOCK WILL NOT START UNTIL THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CROSSES THE MIDCOURT LINE.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul
- Teams will shoot 1 and 1 at the 7th team foul per half, 2 free throws at the 10th team foul per half
- No stalling or isolation plays. 5 seconds to begin to advance ball past the half court line. 1st isolation violation is a warning, 2nd is technical foul charged to head coach.
- Man to man and Zone defense are allowed
- No back court defense allowed.
- Defense must back up to the half court line.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and player must sit the remainder of the game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
10UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Compact ball (28.5in)
- Goal height is 10ft.
- Three second lane violations.
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throw is from 15ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
- Each player is required to play a minimum of 10 minutes in each game. Each player must play in both halves of the game.
- Game length four 10 minute quarters
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul
- Teams will shoot 1 and 1 at the 7th team foul per half, 2 free throws at the 10th team fouls per half
- Man to man, Zone defense and full court press is allowed
- No Backcourt defense if a team is ahead by 20+ points.
- Backcourt defense at 20+ points: 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an administrative technical foul per half.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and player must sit remainder of game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
12UB (Beginner to Intermediate) RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Compact ball (28.5in.)
- Goal height is 10 ft.
- Three second lane violations.
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throw is from15 ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
- Each player is required to play a minimum of 10 minutes in each game. Each player must play in both halves of the game.
- Game length 4-10 minute quarters
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul.
- Teams will shoot 1 and 1 at the 7th team foul per half, 2 free throws at the 10th team foul per half.
- Man to man, Zone defense and full court press is allowed
- No Backcourt defense if a team is ahead by 20+ points.
- Backcourt defense at 20+ points: 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an administrative technical foul per half.
- No restrictions on half court defense.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and player will be asked to sit the remainder of the game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
12UA (Advanced/Club) RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Official size ball (29.5).
- Goal height is 10 ft.
- Three second lane violations.
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throw is from 15 ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
- Each player is required to play a minimum of 10 minutes in each game. Each player must play in both halves of the game.
- Game length four 10 minute quarters
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul.
- Teams will shoot 1 and 1 at the 7th team foul per half, 2 free throws at the 10th team foul per half.
- Man to man, Zone defense and full court press is allowed
- No Backcourt defense if a team is ahead by 20+ points.
- Backcourt defense at 20+ points: 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an administrative technical foul per half.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and the player must sit the remainder of the game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
14U & 16U RULES
- Maximum of 10 players per team is recommended
- Official size ball (29.5)
- Goal height is 10ft.
- Three second lane violation.
- Only two timeouts allowed per half
- Free throw is from 15ft from basket. Players may not land over line.
- Each player is required to play a minimum of 10 minutes in each game. Each player must play in both halves of the game.
- Game length four 10 minute halves.
- Time will be running clock except for time outs and the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter. Clock will stop for all technical fouls. LAST TWO MINUTES OF THE 4TH QUARTER.
- Players foul out on the 5th foul.
- Teams will shoot 1 and 1 at the 7th team foul per half, 2 free throws at the 10th team foul per half.
- Man to man or zone defense is allowed.
- No Backcourt defense if a team is ahead by 20+ points.
- Backcourt defense at 20+ points: 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an administrative technical foul per half.
- Illegal play or unsportsmanlike conduct; 1st violation is a warning, 2nd is an admin and the player must sit the remainder of the game. 1 shot technical foul and possession of the ball
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
Code of Conduct (Coaches)
- I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will treat each player as an individual and expect age appropriate skills from all my players.
- I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach and will teach the rules to my players.
- I will attend and be on time for all practices and games, and if I am not able to be there, will ensure that someone else is available to coach my team.
- I will review the Player’s Code of Conduct with my players and encourage them to abide by it.
- I will do my best to provide a sage playing environment for my players.
- I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play, a positive attitude, and good sportsmanship to all my players on and off the field.
- I will be available to my players and parents to address any concerns that arise.
- I will respect the decisions of referees, coaches, and SOA Staff.
- I will treat all players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability and expect the same in return.
- I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children, not adults.
- I will adhere to the Coach’s Code of Conduct while representing SOA at all practices, games, and events.
Code of Conduct (Parents)
- I (and my guests) will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other SOA event.
- I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, arguing calls or coaching decisions, or using profane language or gestures.
- I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake of losing a competition.
- I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
- I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a SOA coach and that the coach upholds the Coach’s Code of Conduct.
- I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all SOA events.
- I will remember that the game is for youth - NOT adults.
- I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
- I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability, and expect the same in return.
- I will help my child enjoy the SOA experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
Code of Conduct (Players) 6U & 8U
- I will be a good sport at all times.
- I will try to be at all the practices and games.
- I will learn the rules and play by them.
- I will listen to my coaches and parents.
- I will be nice to everyone.
- I will do my best in school.
- I will remember that I am part of a team.
- I will remember that it is fun to win, but it’s okay to lose too.
- I will have fun.
Code of Conduct (Players) 10U & Above
- I will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
- I will attend all practices and games, be on time, in uniform, and ready to play.
- I will learn the rules of the game and play by them.
- I will listen to and learn from my coaches and parents.
- I will show respect for players, coaches, and parents and expect the same in return.
- I will be responsible for my performance, behavior, and attitude both on the court and off.
- I will respect the decisions of my coaches, parents, and referees.
- I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team.
- I understand that it is a privilege to play sports, not a right.
- I will do my best in school and remember that school comes first.
- I will remember that I am part of a team.
- I will remember that winning is fun, but it isn’t everything.
- I will have fun.
