Please be reminded that these rules are not intended for competition play,
but rather to keep the game equal among all players, coaches, and parents.
Our main goal is to play basketball at a recreational level, so our children
can learn the basic skills of the game, develop, and most importantly have
FUN.
Northman Hoops Rules 2019/2020
Instructional Division (Pre-K/K):
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3-4 work stations on skill development for shooting, dribbling, and passing.
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Format set by coach’s discretion.
Lower Division (Boys Grades 1-3/Girls 1-3):
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2-20-minute running clock whole game.
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Format is 4 on 4, all players should play equal time.
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Defense always stays behind the three point at all times, no man to man defense.
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No referees, head coach’s are on court with team as referee’s and offering guidance to team players.
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No timeouts unless of course there is an injury or there is a need to sub players in, so all kids get equal time on court.
Middle Division (Boys Grades 4-6/Girls 4-6):
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2-20-minute periods, running clock except last 3 minutes in 2nd half.
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Format is 5 on 5, all players must play at least 20 minutes (half game) more advanced “A” players need to sit out at least 5 minutes per half.
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Man-to-Man defense only first ten minutes of game, second half open to coaches discretion.
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No press unless the last 3 minutes, no press at all if team is up by more 20pts.
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2 time-outs per half (Use it or lose it).
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5 fouls allowed per player
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We have young referees in this division, please respect their judgment calls as they are learning and helping the league.
Upper Division (Boys Grades 7-8):
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2-20-minute periods, running clock except last 3 minutes in 2nd half.
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Format is 5 on 5, all players must play at least 20 minutes (half game) more advanced “A” players need to sit out at least 5 minutes per half.
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Press allowed, no press if Team is up more than 20 points.
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5 fouls allowed per player
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2 time-outs per half (Use it or lose it).
Upper Division (Girls Grades 7-Up):
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2-20-minute periods, running clock except last 3 minutes in 2nd half.
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Format is 4 on 4, no fast breaks if team is up more then 20.
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5 fouls allowed per player
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2 time-outs per half (Use it or lose it).
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Rules may dictate as both coaches see fit, and safety of the children.
High School Division (Boys Grades 9-up):
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2-20 minute periods, running clock except last 3 minutes in 2nd half.
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Format is 5 on 5, all players must play at least 20 minutes (half game) more advanced “A” players need to sit out at least 5 minutes per half.
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Press allowed, no press if team is up more than 20 points.
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5 fouls per player
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2 time-outs per half (Use it or lose it).