Seminole Hoops League Rules

Playing Time Requirement (All Divisions)

• Every player must play one full period, from beginning to end, in the first half of the game.
• All players must be given the opportunity to play in both halves of the game.
• Alternatively, coaches may split quarters into two shifts. For example, the first five players may play the first 4–5 minutes of a quarter, and the remaining players may play the second 4–5 minutes.
• Coaches may substitute freely in the second half.
• If a player arrives late and is not present in the first half, they may still participate in the second half.

Mercy Rule

• If a team leads by 20 or more points, the game clock will run continuously in the final two minutes of play.

Division Rules

K–2nd Grade

• Ball Size: 28.5
• Basket Height: 8 ft
• Defense: No pressing at any time. No zone defense. Defenders may pick up at the orange line (not the 3-point line).
• Final Minute of 4th Quarter: Clock starts once the ball crosses half court. Defense may pick up man-to-man after half court.
• Game Time: 8-minute quarters, running clock until the final minute of the 4th. Four-minute halftime.
• Possession: Coin flip determines opening possession. Ball entered at half court.
• Overtime: Coin flip determines possession. Two-minute extra period. In double overtime, the first team to score wins.

3rd–4th Grade

• Ball Size: 28.5
• Basket Height: 9 ft
• Defense: No pressing. No zone defense. No designed traps. Half-court man-to-man only.
• Final Minute of 4th Quarter: Clock starts once the ball crosses half court. Defense may pick up man-to-man after half court.
• Game Time: 8-minute quarters, running clock until the final minute of the 4th. Four-minute halftime.
• Possession: Coin flip determines opening possession. Ball entered at half court.
• Overtime: Coin flip determines possession. Two-minute extra period. In double overtime, the first team to score wins.

5th–6th Grade

• Ball Size: 28.5
• Basket Height: 10 ft
• Defense: Player-to-player defense only. Full-court press allowed in the final two minutes of the 4th quarter and any overtime period. No zone defense.
• Game Time: 10-minute quarters, running clock until the final two minutes of the 4th. Four-minute halftime.
• Possession: Jump ball to start game.
• Overtime: Jump ball determines possession. Two-minute extra period. In double overtime, the first team to score wins.

7th–8th Grade

• Ball Size: 29.5
• Basket Height: 10 ft
• Defense: Full-court press allowed the entire game. Double-teams allowed. No zone defense. If a team leads by 20 points or more, pressing is not permitted.
• Game Time: 10-minute quarters, running clock until the final two minutes of the 4th. Two-minute halftime.
• Possession: Jump ball to start game.
• Overtime: Jump ball determines possession. Four-minute extra period.

9th–11th Grade

• Ball Size: 29.5
• Basket Height: 10 ft
• Defense: Full-court press allowed the entire game. Double-teams allowed. No zone defense. If a team leads by 20 points or more, pressing is not permitted.
• Game Time: 10-minute quarters, running clock until the final two minutes of the 4th. Four-minute halftime.
• Possession: Jump ball to start game.
• Overtime: Jump ball determines possession. Two-minute extra period. In double overtime, the first team to score wins.

Records & Standings

• Records will be updated weekly and posted on the website.
• Tiebreakers are determined in the following order:
  1. Head-to-head competition
  2. Total defensive points allowed across all games
• Forfeits will be scored as the season average of points allowed.

Sportsmanship

Seminole Hoops expects all coaches, players, and parents to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship.

• Coaches are role models. Any coach who condones unsportsmanlike behavior, uses profanity, or encourages rough play will not be allowed to continue coaching.
• Parents and spectators must also show respect at all times.

Consequences for Unsportsmanlike Conduct:

1. First offense: One-game suspension.
2. Second offense: Suspension for the remainder of the season.
3. Reinstatement requires a review by league directors.

Technical Fouls – Players

• A technical foul counts as both a personal and team foul.
• Players may be ejected at the discretion of officials before, during, or after a game.
• An ejected player must sit out the next scheduled game.
• Continued issues may result in removal from the league without refund.

Technical Fouls – Coaches

• A coach receiving a technical foul must remain seated.
• A second technical results in ejection. An assistant or parent may coach the team.
• Ejected coaches are suspended for the next scheduled game. Failure to cooperate may result in permanent removal.

Unsportsmanlike Parents/Spectators

• Any parent or spectator asked to leave by an official or site director must do so immediately.
• Failure to comply results in forfeiture of the child’s registration and removal from the league.
• Coaches are expected to help manage parent and spectator behavior.