Information

About

Launceston Junior Social Basketball is for any players who would like to enter a team - It is not a requirement to be a part of a club to play. Any responsible adult can enter a team on behalf of junior players. No numbers required on uniforms

Where

• Launceston College Gym, Brisbane Street

Conducted By

Launceston Basketball Association

• Summer Roster (October -February)
  Friday 4:30pm-8:25pm

Competitions

Boys & Girls
Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 (subject to change)
No grades or divisions
Teams can enter and withdraw anytime

Costs

The BTAS Registration fee is due each year and is valid for 365 days of $35 (U10/U12/U14) or $60 (U16/18/Senior) and a Weekly Team Playing Fee is applicable

Weekly Team Playing Fee per match of $49.00, if on a bye no team fee is due

The Team Fee is payable prior to the game commencing using the phone application (iOS and Android) Teampay

Forfeit Policy

To minimise the impact from forfeits on opposing players, referees, and the organisation If a team is required to forfeit, they must provide notice prior to 12pm the day prior to their game.

If this notice period is not provided, a $49 charge will be applied to the team that has forfeited and payment will be required prior to the team taking the court the following week
Notification must be given by phone or email social(at)launceston.basketball or 0436107927

Rules

A responsible adult must be present at all times during games for each team

Normal five players format. It is strongly recommended that teams register a minimum of seven players to ensure they always have a full team and able to meet its financial obligations

Individual fouls are not recorded but the seven (7) team foul rule applies

A five second in the key rule applies

Social Basketball Management reserves the right to impose further disqualifications for serious offences and there is no right of appeal

Each team has 2 x 30 second timeouts per game, clock does not stop and play resumes immediately at conclusion of 30 seconds. No timeouts are permitted in final 3 minutes of game

A Technical foul is an automatic send off (no replacement) and a one game suspension

Social Basketball reserves the right to refuse entry to teams or individuals

2×20 minute halves & 2 minutes half-time. Timing starts 2 minutes after the advised starting time

Playing Policies

Fingernail Policy: Nails must be cut or covered with tape or glove

Referees: One referee is appointed for each game and they are the official scorer. Enquiries from qualified Referees are welcome

Uniforms: A team uniform is encouraged. If a team does not have a uniform, it is recommended that players bring a light and dark top. Numbers are not required

Footwear: Non-marking sports shoes are essential

Fill-In Policy: A team must have four of its registered players to constitute a legal team to gain a result. Fill-ins can be used to assist a team but not in finals

Finals: Top two ladder positions in each division play a Grand Final. Should scores be level at full time in a Grand Final, the first team to score after the jump ball wins. To be eligible for finals, teams must be debt free and players must be registered and have played a minimum of five rostered games with the team

Points System

Point allocation for ladders:

• Win/Bye = 3 pts

• Draw = 1.5 pts

• Loss = 1 pt

• Forfeit = 0 pts