2025 YOUTH JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL

Teams & Schedules

1-2 Grade Basketball Schedule

Rules

General Rules

1. Jr size 27.5 ball provided
2. Officials and scorekeepers are working for our league, any questions or concerns contact the coordinator.
3. Players will be given new jerseys to be worn this season.
4. No jewelry or hats allowed.
5. Baskets to be lowered.
6. No refs in this league, coaches communicate best with players. Please correct issues when needed, stop the game and help kids understand what a foul is, encourage dribbling, etc.

Time regulations

1. The first 15 minutes of skills and development in shooting, passing, dribbling, and defense.
2. The second 45 minutes spent playing an organized game. Two 18-minute halves will be played with a 5-minute halftime.
3. Substitutions at any break or interval.

Players

1. All players must play half the ball game.
2. No one can play the entire game unless there are not enough players.
3. Please strive for equal playing time.

Rules of play

1. 5 vs 5 regular play.
2. The score will be kept.
3. There will be no BACK COURT violations.
4. Defense CAN NOT guard until half-court. NO DOUBLE TEAMING.
5. MAN TO MAN defense only. Defend the same color wristband.
6. STEALING only on the PASS! NO STEALING WHILE THE PLAYER IS DRIBBLING.
7. Coaches, please stop and teach during the game.

Coaches Responsibilities

1. Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship, and have players do the same.
2. Be kind and courteous with the players, officials, coaches and fans.
3. Have FUN

Teams & Schedules

3/4 Girls Basketball

Rules

Rules of play

1. Score will be kept with no wins or losses recorded.
2. There will be NO BACKCOURT violations.
3. Defense CAN NOT guard until half court.
4. NO DOUBLE TEAMING !
5. MAN to MAN defense only.
6. STEALING only on a PASS! NO stealing on the DRIBBLE.
7. At 5 team fouls per quarter the two shot bonus will be in effect. Fouls will restart every quarter.
8. Referees can stop play to work with players and rules.

General Rules

1. Officials and scorekeepers are working for our league. Contact Coordinator with any questions or concerns.
2. Players will only be allowed to wear the 2024 Jr. Jazz Jersey.
3. Timeouts- There will be 3 coaches timeouts per game
4. Teams can start with 4 players
5. There will be a five-minute grace period. After that teams without at least four players will forfeit.
6. No jewelry allowed.

Time Regulations

1. There will be a four-minute halftime.
2. 4 – 8 minute running quarters. The clock will stop after four minutes of each quarter to allow substitutions.
3. Substitutions are allowed only at the four-minute mark or after the quarters, unless a player is injured. This is not a timeout for coaches to coach. That will be allowed at halftime.

Court & Equipment

1. Official jr size ball provided
2. Baskets will be set at 8 1⁄2 feet.
3. Free throw line is set at 12 feet from the basket.

Players

1. All players must play half of every game.
2. No one can play the entire game unless there are only 5 players participating.
3. Playing time should be equal for all players during each game.

Coaches responsibilities

1. Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship, have players do the same.
2. Abide by the decisions of the referees.
3. Be kind and courteous with the players, officials, coaches and fans.
4. Ensure that covid recommendations are followed.

Volunteer Coach Responsibilities

1. Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship and conduct as a coach, as well as influence the proper attitude of all team members
2. Abide by the decision of the official.
3. At all times, win or lose, part with opponents on friendly terms.
4. Be kind and courteous with players, officials, other coaches and all spectators.

If at any time, the Program Coordinator or Supervisor feels like the coach is breaking these
rules, or is not conducting him/herself in a positive manner, he has the right to ask the
coach to leave at any time and he/she could be done for the rest of the season.

Remember this program is designed to be fun, while developing game skills and focusing on principles of sportsmanship and fair play.

Teams & Schedule

3/4 Grades Boys Schedule

Rules

Rules of play

1. Score will be kept with no wins or losses recorded.
2. There will be NO BACKCOURT violations.
3. Defense CAN NOT guard until half court.
4. NO DOUBLE TEAMING !
5. MAN to MAN defense only.
6. STEALING only on a PASS! NO stealing on the DRIBBLE.
7. At 5 team fouls per quarter the two shot bonus will be in effect. Fouls will restart every quarter.
8. Referees can stop play to work with players and rules.

General Rules

1. Officials and scorekeepers are working for our league. Contact Coordinator with any questions or concerns.
2. Players will only be allowed to wear the 2024 Jr. Jazz Jersey.
3. Timeouts- There will be 3 coaches timeouts per game
4. Teams can start with 4 players
5. There will be a five-minute grace period. After that teams without at least four players will forfeit.
6. No jewelry allowed.

Time Regulations

1. There will be a four-minute halftime.
2. 4 – 8 minute running quarters. The clock will stop after four minutes of each quarter to allow substitutions.
3. Substitutions are allowed only at the four-minute mark or after the quarters, unless a player is injured. This is not a timeout for coaches to coach. That will be allowed at halftime.

Court & Equipment

1. Official jr size ball provided
2. Baskets will be set at 8 1⁄2 feet.
3. Free throw line is set at 12 feet from the basket.

Players

1. All players must play half of every game.
2. No one can play the entire game unless there are only 5 players participating.
3. Playing time should be equal for all players during each game.

Coach Responsibilities

1. Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship and conduct as a coach, as well as influence the proper attitude of all team members
2. Abide by the decision of the official.
3. At all times, win or lose, part with opponents on friendly terms.
4. Be kind and courteous with players, officials, other coaches and all spectators.

If at any time, the Program Coordinator or Supervisor feels like the coach is breaking these rules, or is not conducting him/herself in a positive manner, he has the right to ask the coach to leave at any time and he/she could be done for the rest of the season.

Remember this program is designed to be fun, while developing game skills and focusing on principles of sportsmanship and fair play.

Teams & Schedule

5/6 Grades Girls Schedule

Rules

Rules of play

1. Score will be kept with no wins or losses recorded.
2. There will be back court violations
3. Teams may press the last 2 minutes of each half, unless up by 10 points
4. Can play man to man or zone defenses.
5. Fouls will be kept track of and individual fouls will be kept.
6. At 5 teams fouls per quarter the two shot bonus will be in effect. Fouls will restart every quarter.
7. 3 seconds in the key will be called.
8. Referees may stop the game to work with players.

General rules

1. Official ball provided 28.5 size
2. Officials and scorekeepers are working for our league. Any questions or concerns address the coordinator.
3. Players will only be allowed to wear the 2024 Jr. Jazz Jersey.
4. Timeouts- There will be 3 coaches timeouts per game
5. Team can start with 4 players.
6. There will be a five-minute grace period. After that teams without at least four players will forfeit
7. No jewelry allowed.

Court & Equipment

• Official ball provided 28.5 size
• Baskets will be set at 10 feet.
• Free throw line is set at 15 feet from the basket (regulation).

Time regulations

1. 4 – 8 minute running quarters. Clock will stop the last 2 minutes of each half unless one team is up by 15 or more points.
2. There will be a four-minute halftime.
3. 4 – 8 minute running quarters. The clock will stop after four minutes of each quarter to allow substitutions.
4. Substitutions are allowed only at the four-minute mark or after the quarters, unless a player is injured. This is not a timeout for coaches to coach. That will be allowed at halftime.

Players

1. All players must play half of every game.
2. No one can play the entire game unless there are only 5 players on your team that game.
3. Strive for equal playing time for everyone.

Coach responsibilities

1. Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship, have players do the same.
2. Abide by the decision of referees.
3. Be kind and courteous with the players, officials, referees, coaches and fans.
4. Ensure covid recommendations are followed.

Teams & Schedule

5/6 Grades Boys Schedule

Rules

Rules of play

1. Score will be kept with no wins or losses recorded.
2. There will be back court violations
3. Teams may press the last 2 minutes of each half, unless up by 10 points
4. Can play man to man or zone defenses.
5. Fouls will be kept track of and individual fouls will be kept.
6. At 5 teams fouls per quarter the two shot bonus will be in effect. Fouls will restart every quarter.
7. 3 seconds in the key will be called.
8. Referees may stop the game to work with players.

General rules

1. Official ball provided 28.5 size
2. Officials and scorekeepers are working for our league. Any questions or concerns address the coordinator.
3. Players will only be allowed to wear the 2024 Jr. Jazz Jersey.
4. Timeouts- There will be 3 coaches timeouts per game
5. Team can start with 4 players.
6. There will be a five-minute grace period. After that teams without at least four players will forfeit
7. No jewelry allowed.

Court & Equipment

• Official ball provided 28.5 size
• Baskets will be set at 10 feet.
• Free throw line is set at 15 feet from the basket (regulation).

Time regulations

1. 4 – 8 minute running quarters. Clock will stop the last 2 minutes of each half unless one team is up by 15 or more points.
2. There will be a four-minute halftime.
3. 4 – 8 minute running quarters. The clock will stop after four minutes of each quarter to allow substitutions.
4. Substitutions are allowed only at the four-minute mark or after the quarters, unless a player is injured. This is not a timeout for coaches to coach. That will be allowed at halftime.

Players

1. All players must play half of every game.
2. No one can play the entire game unless there are only 5 players on your team that game.
3. Strive for equal playing time for everyone.

Coach responsibilities

1. Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship and conduct as a coach, as well as influence the proper attitude of all team members
2. Abide by the decision of the official.
3. At all times, win or lose, part with opponents on friendly terms.
4. Be kind and courteous with players, officials, other coaches and all spectators.

If at any time, the Program Coordinator or Supervisor feels like the coach is breaking these rules, or is not conducting him/herself in a positive manner, he has the right to ask the coach to leave at any time and he/she could be done for the rest of the season.

Remember this program is designed to be fun, while developing game skills and focusing on principles of sportsmanship and fair play.

Teams & Schedule

7/8 Grades Boys Schedule

Rules

Rules of play

1. Score will be kept no wins or loss recorded
2. Will be back court violations.
3. Teams may press the last 2 minutes of each half unless up by 10.
4. Can play man to man or zone defense.
5. Fouls will be called and individual fouls will be kept
6. 5 team fouls per quarter the two shot bonus will be in effect. Fouls will restart every quarter.
7. 3 seconds in key will be called.
8. Referees may stop the game to work with players.

General Rules

1. Official game ball provided – Girls ball for girls & men’s ball for boys.
2. Officials and score keepers are working for our league. Any questions or concerns address to coordinator
3. Players will only be allowed to wear the 2024 Jr. Jazz Jersey.
4. Timeouts- There will be 3 coaches timeouts per game
5. Team can start with 4 players.
6. There will be a five-minute grace period. After that teams without at least four players will forfeit.
7. No jewelry allowed.

Court & Equipment

• Regulation for boys and girls size basketball will be used.
• Baskets will be set at 10 feet.
• Free throw line is set at 15 feet from the basket (regulation).

Time regulations

1. There will be a four-minute halftime.
2. The clock will also stop for the last two minutes of each half unless one team Is winning by 15+ points
3. Open substitutions will be allowed. Substitutions are to be made during dead balls or during quarter breaks. Players must sub in at the score clack table and wait until the official signals them in.

Players

1. All players must play half of every game.
2. No one to play the entire game unless only 5 players on your team that game.
3. Playing time should be equal for all players during each game.

Coach responsibilities

1. Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship, have players do the same.
2. Abide by decision of referees.
3. Be kind and courteous with players, officials, referees, coaches and fans
4. Ensure covid recommendations are followed.

Volunteer Coach Responsibilities

• Strive to set an example of good sportsmanship and conduct as a coach, as well as influence the proper attitude of all team members
• Abide by the decision of the official.
• At all times, win or lose, part with opponents on friendly terms.
• Be kind and courteous with players, officials, other coaches and all spectators.

If at any time, the Program Coordinator or Supervisor feels like the coach is breaking these rules, or is not conducting him/herself in a positive manner, he has the right to ask the coach to leave at any time and he/she could be done for the rest of the season.

Remember this program is designed to be fun, while developing game skills and focusing on principles of sportsmanship and fair play.