Medina Junior Basketball Association
Rules and Regulations
January 2008
7th - 8th Grade Boys
It is important to remember that the Medina Junior Basketball Association
(which can be referred to as MJBA, The Association, Coordinators or League) is a
non-profit, private organization that is sanctioned by the Medina City School
District to provide recreation for Medina City School students and help them
learn the sport of basketball.
All members, Coordinators, Directors, Coaches and Assistant Coaches have
volunteered their time to this League. MJBA funds are used to provide shirts
(jerseys) for the players, equipment for the League, Referees fees and court
time.
All rules, regulations and guidelines are the responsibility of the
Coordinators and Directors, it is their responsibility to interpret these rules.
Any volunteer who does not abide by these rules and regulations will be
terminated by the Association from further participation.
All decisions made by the Directors and Coordinators on rules, regulations or
guidelines shall be final and not subject to interpretation by anyone outside
the Medina Junior Basketball Association.
MJBA Coordinators
Roberta Dobbins
Michelle Villenuve
MJBA Board Members
Ralph Symonds Senior Vise President
Regina Wright Vice President
Larry Smith Treasures
Mark James Secretary
Jim Frame President
MEDINA JUNIOR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Game Rules
All games will be 7 minute quarters (running clock. See Rule 6) and follow
the rules provided by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
MJBA rule exceptions are as follows:
It is important that each team member plays a minimum of Two (2) quarters
during each scheduled game.
It is the responsibility if the Coaches and Assistant Coaches to ensure that
each player gets the correct amount of playing time as specified above.
1. Each player's amount of time played will be kept by the Coach or Assistant
Coach and made available upon request of the League.
2. Each players number of quarters played will be kept by the Scores Table
during each game. If a violation of this rule has occurred a Warning will be
issued to the coach and that player must play their Allotted amount of time.
3. A second violation in succession will result in a (1) game suspension for
the coach. A third (3) violation could result in 1 year suspension.
4. Only team members and three coaches can sit court side with the team,
The head coach must sit next to the scorers table. He may stand or sit
during the game but he cannot block the view of the scorers table. When
standing the head coach must be within the coaches box. Only the head
coach may stand and only the head coach can ask for rule clarification from the
referee. Rule clarification can only take place during time outs and
breaks between quarters. Parents, fans or assistant coaches are never
permitted to question the referees.
5. Players are to "REPORT IN" at the beginning of each quarter to
the Scorer's table. If a player enters the game at any time they must report to
the scorer's table with their number and the number of the player they are
replacing.
Example: #12 in for #5
6. Players reporting in are to remain seated in front of the scorer's table
until called in by the Referee.
7. When a foul is called on a player he must raise his hand so that the
scorers table charges the correct player with the foul.
8. When a substitute player reports in with their number and has provided the
number of the player they are replacing, if a different player comes out of the
game, a technical foul will result. If after a time out has occurred a player
enters the game without "Reporting In" a technical foul on the bench
will result.
9. Zone Defense is permitted.
10. No Press will be allowed in the back court after a basket, rebound or
violation, except in the last 2 minutes of each half. Defensive players may
begin defending their "man" at half court.
9a. A inbound pass from the back court must cross the half court center line
prior to a change of possession.
11. Players may use patterned offense to pass, cut and screen for teammates.
12. The clock runs at all times except for times-outs, injured players and
the last two (2) minutes of each half, and such times as called by the Referee.
13. All games will consist of four (4) 7 minute quarters. The clock will run
continuously accept for the last two (2) minutes of each half or specified
above.
14. The last two (2) minutes of each half the clock will be stopped for all
Violations, fouls, jump balls, etc.
15. Each team may call two (2) time-outs per half which will be limited to
One (1) minute in length.
16. There will be One (1) minute between quarters and 5 minutes between
halves.
17. If a team show up with only 4 players the game will be played 4 vrs 5. A
team must have at least 4 players to start a game.
18. No Jewelry, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc., or loose shoe
Laces will be permitted. Games will be stopped until corrected. You may not tape
earrings. They must be removed.
19. No Foul language will be permitted by players, coaches or spectators and
Will be the judgment call of the Referee and may result in a technical foul
being called.
20. No Fighting will be permitted at any time and will result in termination
by the league for all parties involved.
21. No cancellations or re-scheduling of games or practices except by the
League.
22. All fouls called will be by the Referees and will not be over turned by
The League
23. Games will not be stopped for an explanation or ruling by anyone except
the Referees or Coordinators.
24. Players being replaced should leave the playing floor quickly, failure
could result in a delay of game warning and possible technical foul because the
clock is running.
25. Bonus free throws will occur on the 7th foul of each half. A double bonus
foul of two (2) shots will be awarded for 10 or more team fouls.
26. Technical fouls are the responsibility of the officials and will not be
overturned by the league. The first technical will result in two foul shots
awarded to the opposing team, a second technical will result in foul shots
awarded to the opposing team and disqualification of the player receiving the
second technical foul.
27. Technical fouls given to players, coaches, benches or spectators will
follow as described above, with the exception that a second foul will result in
the ejection of the violator from the building. The game will be stopped until
the violator has been removed. Players or coaches ejected from a game will be
disqualified for all subsequent games and practices for the next 8 days.
28. If repeated technical are called in subsequent games players and/or
coaches can be removed from the MJBA program. This shall be the responsibility
of the Coordinators to determine if such action should be taken.
29. Players missing practices without notifying their coaches beforehand Are
subject to not playing their next game. The league must be informed of such
actions by the coach 72 hours prior to the next game. Approved absences are considered
the same as being at practice.
30. Players are not permitted anywhere else in the school building other than
the gym or restrooms. Players are not permitted to go to their lockers for any
reason.
31. No Food, Drinks or Water bottles will be permitted at anytime in the gym
by anyone. This means players, Coaches, and Parents. Coordinators and league
officials will be permitted to eat and drink in the gym.
32. Players who are injured, wearing casts, ill or out for medical reasons
are not permitted to play but are allowed to attend the games to support their
team. Team shirts are not allowed to be worn if the player is not able to play
and is sitting on the bench.
32. Players or spectators arriving prior to or after their scheduled game are
not permitted on the gym floor shooting baskets, dribbling, etc.
33. Players, Coaches and spectators are not permitted to bring any
Basketballs or any type of sports equipment into the gym.
34. The possession arrow will be kept at the scorer's table and will point
toward the basket of the team that will have the next possession.
35. Shirts (Jerseys) must be worn tucked into shorts at all times. Shirts May
not be altered. You may not put a player's name on the shirt or remove or alter
the sleeves. If a player does alter his shirt he will not be allowed to play
until he replaces the shirt at the players expense.
OVERTIME
1. Overtime games will follow the rules specified above for the last 2
minutes of a regulation game. See rule 8.
1a. Overtime periods will be in 2 minute increments and will continue for two
(2) overtime periods. If a winner has not been determined the game will end in a
foul shot shoot out. Each team member that is on the floor at the end of the
game will take one foul shot. If still tied each team will shoot one shot until
one team gains an advantage.
1b. Coaches will be allowed one time-out during overtime period.
1c. During the double elimination tournaments overtime will continue until a
winner has been determined.
PRACTICES
1. Practices are limited to 60 or 90 minutes and is determined by the gym
clock above the west entrance at Claggett and the clock closest to the cafeteria
at Root. Practices are not permitted to be held anywhere else other than at the
Middle Schools unless authorized by the League.
2. The gym will be set for 4 teams at a time to practice. Each team will get
a basket and that area will be for that team's use only. Players, Coaches,
Assistant Coaches or Spectators are not permitted to use game basketball hoops
during practice.
3. Players are to avoid being in the gym 10 minutes prior to and 10 minutes
after practice. Being in the gym or building during unauthorized times can
result in a one game disqualification.
4. Players and coaches are permitted only in the gym & restrooms, except
for an emergency and only to locate a custodian, school official or League
official.
5. Half court or full court drills are permitted with the consent of the
other team.
6. Fundamentals and rules are to be stressed during practice and should be
given as much attention as possible. Fundamentals to be given as follows:
a. use of both hands and proper form for lay-ups and dribbling.
b. Passing techniques.
c. Proper form for shooting from court and foul shots.
d. Rebounding.
e. Principles of Man-for-Man defense on the ball, one pass away and two passes
away from the ball.
f. Team play and sportsmanlike conduct on and off the court.
7. Players missing practice without an excuse on a regular basis are subject
to not being allowed to play in some games. This punishment will be at the
discretion of the coach with the consent of the Coordinators.
8. Basketballs are provided by the League for each team for practice and
games. It is the responsibility of each coach to see that these balls are
accounted for and put back into their storage box at the end of practice. Balls
are lettered for identification purposes.
9. Players, coaches or spectators are not permitted to bring their own
basketballs to practices or games.
10. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by a player will result in dismissal from the
League.
11. Any player injured during practice, if serious, call 911. Then notify one
of the coordinators of the injury, and how it happened. A First Aid Kit is in
the storage box with the basketballs.
12. If school is closed for some unexpected reason (weather, etc.) on the day
of practice, there will be no practice that night.
COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To follow the rules and regulations as provided for games and practices
and as outlined in the Coaches Code of Ethics.
2. Provide each team the basic skills of basketball to the players.
3. Maintain and provide a sportsmanlike atmosphere at all times.
4. Responsible for each players' actions during practice and games.
5. Attend all practices or provide a suitable replacement.
6. Assure that each team player plays the correct amount of time as outlined
in these rules and regulations.
7. Advise Coordinators of any misconduct, or regulations not being followed
by a player or coach.
8. Coaches are responsible for their team players, at all times, and are to
see that their players leave the building and have a way home from practices and
games or any other activity that is directly related to the MJBA.
REFEREE'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain control of all games as outlined by the Ohio High School Athletic
Association Rules and the Rules of Medina Junior Basketball Association.
2. Arrive at game at least 15 minutes prior to game time.
3. If unable to attend a scheduled game, contact a Coordinator to schedule a
substitute.
4. Provide own equipment, i.e. shirts, whistles, etc.
5. Provide information on calls made that are questioned by the bench or
coach, after the game has been completed, so as to help educate the players or
coaches for future games. It is not the referees' responsibility to have any
confrontations or arguments with the players, coaches or parents. Such
confrontations will be brought to the attention of the League for further
actions.
6. Attention given to injured players, loose shoe laces or jewelry. The game
will need to be stopped as outlined above.
7. Will have full control of floor, clock and fouls during all games. Calls
will not be overturned by the league.
8. Any questions on rules or regulations, Coordinators have final say.
9. Maintain good sportsmanlike conduct between players at all times on the
court.
COORDINATORS' RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide rules and regulations to coaches and referees.
2. Maintain orderly conduct and enforce rules and regulations throughout the
program.
3. Evaluate and assign players to teams, obtaining an equal balance between
teams as much as possible in height and ability.
4. Administer procedures and personnel decisions as necessary throughout the
program.
5. Assign volunteer coaches to each team and move a player from other teams
to maintain balance.
6. Provide schedules for games and practices.
7. Over-see practices on a regular basis to observe and assist on
instructions as outlined in rules.
8. Provide equipment and shirts to teams for games and practices.
9. Administer and regulate all funds as necessary in maintaining the program
and provide details for annual report.
10. Work with the school administration to maintain order and assist in
operations provided by school employees.
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