Rules and Equipment

 

The ABA leagues are divided into three age groups:

Instructional ,Training, and Junior Varsity

All Leagues shall follow the rules set forth for basketball by the National Federation of State High School Athletics Associations except for stated differences applicable to each league. 

The leagues will be divided by age in the following manner:

1. Instructional League.....5 & 6 & 7 year old

2. Training League.....8 & 9 year old

3. Junior Varsity League.....10 & 11 year old

The age will be determined by the player's age as of August 1, 2019.

Facilities / Equipment

1. Playing Court: For all three leagues, the size of the playing court may vary depending upon available facilities. 

2. Goal Height" Instructional League...8 1/2 foot Training League..........9 foot Jr. Varsity League.......10 foot

3. Basketballs Used: 

Instructional League.. Girls Ball
Training League..........Girls Ball
Jr. Varsity League.......Boys Ball

4. Foul Line:
Instructional League..12 foot from the backboard/ 12 foot wide 
Training League.........12 foot from the backboard/ 12 foot wide
Jr. Varsity League......12 foot from the backboard/ 12 foot wide 


5. Uniforms:
All players MUST wear their ABA uniforms. Shirts must be tucked in and no sag look will be allowed. Players not following these rules will sit out.

Game Regulations: 

1. Time Regulations:
Instructional League...4 periods lasting 6 minutes each 
Training League..........4 periods lasting 6 minutes each
Jr. Varsity League.......4 periods lasting 6 minutes each

2. Overtime Regulation:
For all leagues, if the score is tied after regulation play, an overtime period of 3 minutes will be played. Each subsequent overtime period will consist of 3 minutes.

3. Allowed Time Outs:
For all leagues, each team is entitled to 3 time outs per game. In case of overtime, each team will receive one additional time out.

4. Playing Regulations:
All players will play two full uninterrupted quarters in each regular season game with the following exceptions:

A) A player may be limited to one quarter of play by the coach if he/she misses a practice unexcused.
B) A player may be limited to one quarter of play if they arrive after the second quarter has begun.
C) Discipline problems may limit playing time. Coaches not playing a player two full quarters, must notify the league director and opposing coach. No player may enter into more than three quarters unless a team has less than 7 players present. If less than 7 players are present, the opposing coach may choose the player or players to play the fourth quarter. This must be determined before the game starts. In case of overtime, coaches can play the players of their choice. During each league tournament a player is only entitled to play one full uninterrupted quarter and no more than three full uninterrupted quarters.

5. Pressing Full Court: 
The following leagues can press unless a team has a 15 point lead: 

Instructional League..No Pressing is allowed 
Training League.........Can press the last quarter 
Jr. Varsity League......Can press the last quarter

6. Three Point Shots:
Three point shots will be counted in all three leagues.

7. Defense:
The following defenses can be played in the following leagues: 

Instructional League..Man to Man and Zone
Training League.........Man to Man & Zone 
Junior Varsity League......Man to Man & Zone 

8. Illegal Defense:

In the Instructional, Training and Jr.Varsity leagues a team is allowed two illegal defenses per each half. An illegal defense is called when defensive players guard the offensive player with the ball in the back court when pressing is not allowed. A technical foul will be called on the third illegal defense and the offensive team will be awarded one free throw and the ball out of bounds.

9. ZERO TOLERANCE for all players and fans will be enforced!

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We ask that all Coaches, Parents & Players help keep the gyms clean. Please do not leave trash in the bleachers or bench areas. This would be a big help to our League Directors if you throw your trash away.

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