BUA Summer Developmental League Game Rules & Regulations


    AAU, High School & Jr. High School Divisions

    • Twenty-minute halves with running clock: Clock will stop in the last two minutes of the second half, only if game is within twelve points.

    • Each team will have a three minute warm up time. We ask that each player/team arrive in the gym thirty minutes before game time considering the fact that warm up time will start as soon as the previous game ends.There will be no grace period. The second game will start as soon after the first as possible, as agreed upon by both coaches, but no later than the time printed on the official schedule.
    • Two minutes for halftime. Three minutes in any overtime period.
    • Time Outs (all are 30 seconds): One in the first half, two in the second half, and one in any overtimes. No timeouts will carry over.
    • Disqualifications and removal from the gym during any competition will occur on the second technical foul by a player or a coach.
    • Each player must play a minimum of ten minutes in each game. Minutes may be distributed at the coaches will during the last three minutes of the second half.
    • Any player disqualified for fighting will be suspended and removed from the gym for the remainder of the League. These suspensions will be subject to review by the BUA directors with consideration given to each individual situation.

    Free Throw Guidelines:

    • Teams will shoot in the double bonus situation on the 10th team foul. There will be no single bonus awarded.

    • The clock will stop on all free throw situations.

    3rd Grade through 6th Grade Division

    • 8 minute quarters running clock: Clock will stop in the last two minutes of the second half, only if game is within twelve points.
    • Each team will have a three minute warm up time. We ask that each player/team arrive in the gym thirty minutes before game time considering the fact that warm up time will start as soon as the previous game ends. There will be no grace period. The second game will start as soon after the first as possible, as agreed upon by both coaches, but no later than the time printed on the official schedule.
    • Two minutes for half time, three minutes in any overtime period.
    • Time Outs (all are 30 seconds): One in the first half, two in the second half, and one in any overtimes. No timeouts will carry over.
    • Disqualifications and removal from the gym for that game will occur on the second technical foul by a player or a coach. A second technical foul by a coach will result
    • in a forfeit by his team if no assistant is available on the bench, for his immediate replacement.
    • Full court pressure will not be permitted after a 20 point lead or more is established. The opposing team must start their defense at the three point line and may not apply pressure until the ball crosses half court. When a violation of the defensive restrictions rule occurs, the referee will stop the game and explain the violation. The ball will be put back into play where the violation occurred by the team that was in control of the ball. After the second violation, a technical foul, one shot and the ball will be given each time after.


    Number of Players:

    • Each league will consist of a maximum of 10 players per team. One head coach and
    one assistant coach if available.

    Number of Coaches:
    • There will be a limit of two coaches per team, one head
    coach and one assistant coach.

    SCHEDULES


    Number of Games:

    • Games will be played in accordance with the schedule set by Basketball Universe Academy.
    • Each team will play a total of 12 games (1 game/week, 12 weeks)
    Practice:
    • The advanced training that is offered along with the league will be viewed as practice for each participant which will be one session per week.

    PLAYING RULES:
    • BUA provides youngsters with the opportunity to enjoy the game, learn the game and develop their basketball skills at an early age. The average youngster can learn to play and enjoy basketball with good instruction and day-to-day experience. For the beginner, the learning experience must be fun, with ample opportunity to practice all the fundamentals of the sport, like dribbling, passing, and shooting. The 3rd & 4th Grade Divisions should be organized to teach and develop basketball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and have fun. This is an important period in every child’s development. All players should be encouraged to do their best by managing personnel. The key to success is the careful selection of coaches.


    EQUIPMENT:
    • Each player is required to wear the issued BUA reversible jersey set. If allowed by the team coach, a different set of shorts may be worn.