All teams, players, and parents are encouraged to review the rules carefully prior to the season start to ensure a smooth and fair competition for everyone. The rules outline key game regulations, player eligibility, gameplay format, and sportsmanship expectations.

U12 League: Official Game Rules

  1. We will be playing with FIBA rules with tournament modifications.
  2. The first listed team in the draw is the home team and should wear light colour uniforms, unless one team does not have home and away color uniforms. Teams may make arrangements among themselves to change this guideline. Teams MUST bring both uniform tops to all games if they have them.
  3. Pre-game warm-ups will last 5 minutes and the halftime break will be 3 minutes. In the event of OT, there will be a 1 minute break in between.
  4. Games will consist of TWO 16-minute stop time halves. All OT period will be 2 minutes.
  5. There will be 30 second shot clock time and 10 second backcourt violation.
  6. Teams will get TWO 60 second time-outs per half (no carry-over). One time-out will be given out for each Over Time period. Time-outs must be called through the bench.
  7. All players will be allowed FIVE PERSONAL FOULS before they are disqualified. Bonus foul shots will be shot on the 8th (two shots) team foul.
  8. All Technical & Intentional fouls are 2 Foul shots and the ball
  9. There are no restrictions on the use of zone presses and zone defenses.
  10. No pressing permitted after a 20-point lead.
  11. Players must have played at least one previous game in the event to be eligible for any championship game
  12. Games are not permitted to start without an adult on the bench. Team coaches are responsible for the conduct and supervision of their players. Unacceptable behavior may result in the person being banned from the gym for the remainder of the game.
  13. There is a 5-minute forfeit rule in effect for the league. If a team is not onsite and ready to play within five minutes of the designated game time, the Tournament Director or court monitor may, at his/her discretion thereafter, rule a forfeit (20-0 Final Score).

Please make sure your team is familiar with these guidelines before game day. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to contact us.

We look forward to an exciting and successful U12 season at The Home Court!