City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation
2015
Youth Basketball League
Rules
Revised January 15, 2015
800 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005
719-553-2790
www.puebloparks.us
Pueblo Parks & Recreation
Little Dribblers Recreation Basketball League Rules
2015
1.)
Roster may have a minimum of 8 players and maximum of 10 players. Players may be added
at the discretion of the Youth Sports Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor. No player may be
added without the consent of the Youth Sports Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor.
a) Roster names and payments must match the actual players. Any players not officially
registered for the team they are playing on will cause that team to forfeit.
b) Players can only play on one team. Both teams will forfeit all games the player has been
involved with if teams are found to be using a player that is on multiple teams.
c) Players are eligible to play for only one team and division during the basketball league for
Parks & Recreation.
2.) Only coaches that have completed the “volunteer application” and turned in all 2014 Coaching
Clinic paperwork through Pueblo Parks & Recreation and have been approved by the Pueblo
Parks & Recreation may coach. ALL COACHES must have a current Pueblo Parks & Recreation
Coaches I.D. Assistant Coaches: can only coach if they have been cleared through the Pueblo
Parks & Recreation and have completed the above requirements. Please plan ahead!! It may
take up to two weeks for approval.
3.) Coaches will be responsible for their spectators (parents) and their player’s attitudes and
behaviors during practice and games. Should attitudes and/or behaviors become unmanageable;
the Site Supervisor will ask the spectators/player’s to leave the gym. The Youth Sports
Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor will be notified and spectators/participants will not be
allowed to return until a meeting has been held in the Parks & Recreation office.
4.) Practices: Teams are limited to one 1-hour practice sessions a. Teams are not allowed to
practice till after the school district winter break is over. Teams can schedule practices with the
PPRD and the Youth Sports Coordinator. Once the practice slot has been scheduled you must
go through the Youth Sports Coordinator to change practice slots if any slots are available.
5.) Warm-up times before game will be 5 minutes.
6.) Half time will be 3 minutes or less.
7.) Time between quarters will be 1 minute.
8.) Timeouts: All teams will be given 3 timeouts per game. Timeouts do not carry over into
overtime. If overtime applies each team will be given 1 timeout.
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9.) Coaches will be allowed on the court while the game is in progress. Coaches could be on the
outside of the lines on either side of the court. Coaches are allowed on the court setting up
players and placement of children during timeouts and each quarter.
10.) Game play
a) Stealing of the ball while controlled by an offensive player is not allowed. No slapping or
reaching in at the ball.
b) There will be no “swatting” for a blocked shot. To defend a shot attempt, hands will be straight
up in the air.
c) Players may not run with the ball; dribbling must be emphasized.
d) Possession will alternate each quarter
4-5 Age Division-Coed
Where: TBD
When: Saturdays
Quarter Length: 4 (seven-minute quarters)
Flex Court
Goal Height: 6-foot
Basketball size: Junior Size
Defense: Man-to-man defense only, no pressing, no double teams or traps.
Score: Will not be kept.
3 pt shot: No
Fouls: Only shooting fouls will be called. Personal and team fouls will be called but not tracked.
Clock: Running clock, except for time-outs.
6-8 Age Division-Coed
Where: TBD
When: Saturdays
Quarter Length: 4 (seven-minute quarters)
Flex Court
Goal Height: 8-foot
Basketball size: 28.5”
Defense: Man-to-man defense only, no pressing, no double teams or traps.
Score: Will not be kept.
3 pt shot: No
Fouls: Only shooting fouls will be called. Personal and team fouls will be called but not tracked.
Clock: Running clock, except for time-outs.
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Pueblo Parks & Recreation
Junior Hoopsters Recreation Basketball League Rules
2015
Rules that apply to all ages:
11.) Colorado High School rules will be used for 10 & over age groups. (3rd/4th grade and above)
12.) Roster may have a minimum of 8 players and maximum of 12 players. Players may be added
at the discretion of the Youth Sports Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor. No player may be
added without the consent of the Youth Sports Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor.
a) Roster names and payments must match the actual players. Any players not officially
registered for the team they are playing on will cause that team to forfeit.
b) Players can only play on one team. Both teams will forfeit all games the player has been
involved with if teams are found to be using a player that is on multiple teams.
c) Players are eligible to play for only one team and division during the basketball league for
Parks & Recreation.
13.) Only coaches that have completed the “volunteer application” and turned in all 2014
Coaching Clinic paperwork through Pueblo Parks & Recreation and have been approved by the
Pueblo Parks & Recreation may coach. ALL COACHES must have a current Pueblo Parks &
Recreation Coaches I.D. Assistant Coaches: can only coach if they have been cleared through
the Pueblo Parks & Recreation and have completed the above requirements. Please plan
ahead!! It may take up to two weeks for approval.
14.) Coaches will be responsible for their spectators (parents) and their player’s attitudes and
behaviors during practice and games. Should attitudes and/or behaviors become unmanageable;
the Site Supervisor will ask the spectators/player’s to leave the gym. The Youth Sports
Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor will be notified and spectators/participants will not be
allowed to return until a meeting has been held in the Parks & Recreation office.
15.) Coaches must be wearing their badges during games and practices. Coaches have up to the
third game of the season to have your badge. If you still can’t provide your badge, you will not be
able to sit on the bench and coach.
16.) Practices: Teams are limited to one 1-hour practice sessions a week practices. Teams are not
allowed to practice till after the school district winter break is over. Teams can schedule practices
with the PPRD and the Youth Sports Coordinator. Once the practice slot has been scheduled
you must go through the Youth Sports Coordinator to change practice slots if any slots are
available.
17.) Warm-up times before game will be 5 minutes.
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18.) Half time will be 3 minutes or less.
19.) Time between quarters will be 1 minute.
20.) Timeouts: All teams will be given 3 timeouts per game. Timeouts do not carry over into
overtime. If overtime applies each team will be given 1 timeout.
21.) Technical fouls: All technical fouls will be awarded two points and possession of the ball. Two
technical fouls to the same individual will result in ejection from the game.
22.) Overtime: When overtime occurs, it will consist of a 3-minute quarter with the clock stopping
the final minute of play on dead-ball situations. If the tie still exists after first overtime, a second
overtime will consist of sudden death with the first team to score winning.
23.) Coaches will not be allowed on the court while the game is in progress.
24.) Two illegal defense warnings will be issued per game. After the warnings have been issued
each violation thereafter will result in a team technical foul (2-points awarded and possession of
the ball).
25.) Substitution Rule: Each player must play equal time for the first three quarters. The fourth
quarter is open substitutions. Officials will check the scorebooks to ensure all players have
played equally in the first three quarters.
26.) Forfeit Rule: If a team has not shown up by their scheduled game time, they will have a fiveminute grace period in order to play with a regular game clock. If the team shows up ready to
play after the five-minute grace period and up to ten minutes after the scheduled start, the game
will still be played but with six-minute quarters and a running clock. If the team has not shown up
by ten minutes after scheduled game time, the game is then forfeited. We would like to give the
teams every opportunity to play, but if we delay games more than ten minutes, the rest of the
scheduled games will start late also, therefore the reason for this new forfeit rule.
COACHES EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
All youth coaches are required to conduct themselves in a respectable manner. Being a role model
for our youth is a task that should be thoughtfully considered. Therefore, it is paramount that the
behavior and attitude of our coaches be scrutinized to promote a healthy and rewarding atmosphere
for our youth. Remember if the score becomes too high for one team and the team is winning by a
substantial margin, the coaches MUST put PLAN B into effect. If PLAN B is not used the coach with
the winning score will be held accountable.
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This year will be recognizing all coaches in all divisions. A coach will be chosen by our
basketball staff, parents, and administrative staff. The chosen coach of the week will receive a
plaque with their picture on it and recognition on our websites and gyms. We will also be
choosing 2 overall coaches of the year. They will also be receiving recognition on our website.
We want to thank all the coaches for volunteering their time and dedication to our youth and
program.
Section 1.01 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Official(s) and/or PPRD staffs at all recreation program sites have the authority to reprimand, eject,
and/or suspend coaches for misconduct. An ejection of any type will result in a minimum of a 2-game
suspension from any PPRD program and/or facility (the ejection game is not included in the
suspension period); suspensions may carry over to the next season. If a coach is ejected on another
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occasion that coach may be suspended from all PPRD programs for a minimum of one year from the
date of the second offense. If an individual coaches multiple teams, the suspensions apply to all
teams. All disciplinary actions administered by the official(s) and/or PPRD staffs are at their
discretion.
WHAT IS PLAN B??
Plan B stresses the following:
 Good Sportsmanship
 Opportunity for all children to receive playing time
 Players will get the chance to experience all positions
Who enforces Plan B? The unique thing about the concept is that it is enforced by the coaches. They hold
each other accountable. Officials are also aware of Plan B and will remind the coaches. It is tough to keep
running up the score in our program because of this. During your game, if an official or the opposing coach
keeps saying “Plan B,” it’s time for “Plan B.” You should make an effort to do something about it. Score sheets
are checked, each week by the Youth Sports Coordinator and any blowouts are followed up on.
Will the team who is getting blown out know the other team is in Plan B? How will that make the teams
feel? Only the coaches know about Plan B. They will tell their team about it only if necessary. After the first few
games, coaches will know if they need to make Plan B part of their game plan. For the most part, an average
or below average team will never even know what Plan B is.
Plan B for Basketball
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Team must pass the ball at least 5 times on their half of the court before taking a shot.
All shots will be from outside the key.
No fast breaks.
Play a loose zone on defense, no man-to-man.
No pressing.
Switch player positions (center to point guard)
Running Clock
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Junior Hoopsters Recreation League Rules 2015
3rd-4th Grade Division-Coed Recreation
When: Saturdays
Quarter Length: 4 (seven-minute quarters)
Flex Court
Goal Height: 10 Foot Hoop
Basketball size: 28.5”
Defense: Man-to-man defense only, no pressing, no double teams or traps.
Score: Will not be kept.
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Shooting fouls will be called. Personal and team fouls will be called but not tracked.
Clock: Running clock, except for time-outs.
5th-6th Grade Division-Coed Recreation
When: Saturdays
Quarter Length: 4 (seven-minute quarters)
Goal Height: 10 foot
Basketball size: Regulation size
Defense: Man to man OR Zone allowed.
Pressing: Pressing is allowed. If one team is leading by 20-points or more they may not press and must start Plan B.
Teams will be warned two times, and on the third infraction and all following, a technical foul will be given, two-points and
possession of the ball will be awarded.
Score: Will be kept.
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Personal and team fouls will be kept. High School rules apply.
Clock: Running clock, except for time outs and the last two minutes of the 4th quarter. If during the fourth quarter there
is a 10-point or more margins in the score, the clock will not stop.
7th-8th Grade Division-Boys/Girls Recreation
When: Saturdays
Quarter Length: 4 (seven-minute quarters)
Goal Height: 10 foot
Basketball size: Regulation size
Defense: Man to man OR Zone allowed.
Pressing: Pressing is allowed. If one team is leading by 20-points or more they may not press and must start Plan B.
Teams will be warned two times, and on the third infraction and all following, a technical foul will be given, two-points and
possession of the ball will be awarded.
Score: Will be kept.
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Personal and team fouls will be kept. High School rules apply.
Clock: Running clock, except for time outs and the last two minutes of the 4th quarter. If during the fourth quarter there
is a 10-point or more margins in the score, the clock will not stop.
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Hoopsters Elite Competitive Basketball Rules 2015
1) Game
a) The clock will stop on all official time outs and the official’s whistle the last two (2) minutes of
the last quarter. (Unless there is a 10 point lead – then clock continues to run)
b) Each team receives 3 – “45 second” time-outs per game and cannot be carried into overtime.
c) Overtime: 1st overtime will consist of a 2 minute period. If a 2nd overtime is necessary, the
“sudden death” format is used: the 1st team to score a single point wins the game. One timeout is issued to each team for use in overtime periods.
d) If there is a 30 point lead by a team, the score will not be kept until the gap is narrowed by 15
points by the opposite team.
e) Game must begin with 5 players within 5 minutes of scheduled game time.
f) Teams may finish a game with 4 players.
g) Teams are responsible to clean up all trash from their bench area after the game. Post game
talks must be held in a different area so as to not impede the next game.
h) Coaches will be responsible for their spectators (parents) and their player’s attitudes and
behaviors during practice and games. Should attitudes and/or behaviors become
unmanageable; the Site Supervisor will ask the spectators/player’s to leave the gym. The
Youth Sports Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor will be notified and
spectators/participants will not be allowed to return until a meeting has been held in the Parks
& Recreation office.
i) Coaches who receive a technical foul will be expected to be seated for the duration of the
game. If the coach is assessed a second technical, the coach will be asked to leave the
gymnasium. If the particular coach has another game that day, the coach will start the next
game with a clean slate. Remember our commitment to sportsmanship and the example we
set for the athletes. The season is about the kids, not us.
2) Coaches must be wearing their badges during games and practices. Coaches have up to the third
game of the season to have your badge. If you still can’t provide your badge, you will not be able
to sit on the bench and coach.
3) Players
a) Roster names and payments must match the actual players. Any players not officially
registered for the team they are playing on will cause that team to forfeit.
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b) Players can only play on one team. Both teams will forfeit all games the player has been
involved with if teams that are found to be using a player that is on multiple teams.
c) Players may play up one year, but cannot play down. Players are eligible to play for only one
team and division during the basketball league for Parks & Recreation.
4) Jerseys
a) Teams are responsible for their own game jerseys and can ask Parks & Recreation for
assistance with practice sites during the week but must follow all Parks & recreation
guidelines.
b) If two teams have identical jerseys, with no option of reversible jerseys, the team that is listed
first will wear the Parks & Recreation supplied pennies.
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3 & 4 Grade Division-Boys COMPETITIVE
When: Saturday mornings/early afternoons
Halves Length: 2 (sixteen-minute halves)
Flex Court
Goal Height: 10 foot
Basketball size: 28.5”
Defense: Half Court Press, Man to Man OR Zone Allowed.
Score: Will be kept
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Shooting fouls, personal and team fouls will be called.
Clock: Running clock, except for time-outs.
3 & 4 Grade Division-Girls COMPETITVE
When: Saturday mornings/early afternoons
Halves Length: 2 (sixteen-minute halves)
Flex court
Goal Height: 10 foot
Basketball size: 28.5”
Defense: Half Court Press, Man to Man OR Zone Allowed
Score: Will be kept.
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Shooting fouls, personal and team fouls will be called.
Clock: Running clock, except for time-outs.
5 & 6 Grade Division-Boys COMPETITIVE
When: Saturdays
Halves Length: 2 (eighteen-minute halves)
Goal Height: 10 foot
Basketball size: Regulation size
Defense: Man to man OR Zone allowed.
Pressing: Pressing is allowed. If one team is leading by 20 points or more they may not press and must start Plan B.
Teams will be warned two times, and on the third infraction and all following, a technical foul will be given, two-points and
possession of the ball will be awarded.
Score: Will be kept.
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Personal and team fouls will be kept. High School rules apply.
Clock: Running clock, except for time outs and the last two minutes of the 4th quarter. If during the fourth quarter there
is a 10-point or more margins in the score, the clock will not stop.
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5 & 6 Grade Division -Girls COMPETITIVE
When: Saturdays
Halves Length: 2 (eighteen-minute halves)
Goal Height: 10 foot
Basketball size: 28.5”
Defense: Man to man OR Zone allowed.
Pressing: Pressing is allowed. If one team is leading by 20 points or more they may not press and must start Plan B.
Teams will be warned two times, and on the third infraction and all following, a technical foul will be given, two-points and
possession of the ball will be awarded.
Score: Will be kept.
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Personal and team fouls will be kept. High School rules apply.
Clock: Running clock, except for time outs and the last two minutes of the 4th quarter. If during the fourth quarter there
is a 20-point or more margins in the score, the clock will not stop.
7 & 8 Grade Division- Boys Competitive Lower/Upper
When: Saturdays
Halves Length: 2 (eighteen-minute halves)
Basketball size: Regulation
Defense: Man to man OR Zone allowed.
Pressing: Pressing is allowed. If one team is leading by 20 points or more they may not press and must start Plan B.
Teams will be warned two times, and on the third infraction and all following, a technical foul will be given, two-points and
possession of the ball will be awarded.
Score: Will be kept.
3pt shot: Yes
Fouls: Personal and team fouls will be kept. High School rules apply.
Clock: Running clock, except for time outs and the last two minutes of the 4th quarter. If during the fourth quarter there
is a 20-point or more margins in the score, the clock will not stop.
Contact Information:
Adrian Telles-Recreation Supervisor 719-553-2806
Meagan Chapman- Recreation Coordinator- 719-553-2780
Good Luck to all
2015 Basketball Season Participants
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