Okun Youth Basketball League Rules


*Updated: Winter 2023 (League rules will go into effect starting Winter session 1)*



NFHS Basketball Rules will be enforced with the following JCPRD exceptions:


All Divisions

Basketball Size

  • 1st & 2nd grade - Youth Size basketball (27.5") (These are provided on game day)
  • Girls 3rd through High School- Standard women’s size basketball (28.5”). 
  • Boys 3rd through 8th grade - Standard women’s size basketball (28.5”). 
  • Boys High School - Standard men's size basketball (29.5").

Time-outs

  • 2nd - 4th Grade:  2 30-sec time-outs per half (no carryover); 1 time-out per overtime
  • 5th - 8th Grade:  2 30-sec time-outs per half (no carryover); 1 time-out per overtime
  • High School:  2 30-sec time-outs per half (no carryover); 1 time-out per overtime

Pressing

  • Teams may NOT press once ahead by 20 points

Roster Limitations

  • Players may NOT play on 2 teams within the same grade/ability level registered. When grades/ability levels are combined, a player listed on two rosters is only allowed to play on both rosters if each team registered for different grades/ability levels.
  • The player in the highest school grade determines level of team. Players may play up NOT down.

Overtime

  • 1st OT - 2 minutes
  • 2nd OT - Sudden Death


High School Divisions

Timing

  • Games will consist of two (2) 20-minute running clock halves. 2 minute overtime will be stop clock.
    • EXCEPTION:  Last 2 minutes of 2nd half with a 10 point spread or less
    • EXCEPTION:  With a 20-point spread or more the game will be ended at the 2-minute mark of the 2nd half.

Foul Shots                                                        

  • Shot on ALL Shooting Fouls
  • Double bonus at 10 fouls of each half (NO one-and-one)


5th - 8th Grade Divisions

Timing

  • Games will consist of two (2) 20-minute running clock halves. 2 minute overtime will be stop clock.
    • EXCEPTION:  Last 2 minutes of 2nd half with a 10 point spread or less

  • Foul Shots                                                        

    • Shot on ALL Shooting Fouls
    • Double bonus at 10 fouls of each half (NO one-and-one)


3rd - 4th Grade Divisions

Timing

  • Games will consist of four (4) 10-minute running clock quarters
  • EXCEPTION:  Last 2 minutes of 2nd half with a 10 point spread or less

Goal Height

  • 3rd Grade - 9 feet
  • 4th Grade - 10 feet (free throws can be shot at either the 12 ft. or 15 ft. line)

If grades are combined, the goals will be set at the regulation height for the highest grade level. Coaches of the lower grade level may request their goal to be lowered to the regulation height for their grade level. Requests must be made with the Youth Sports Coordinator within 24 hours of game time.

Substitution Rules

  • ALL Players must start one (1) quarter per game
  • Substitution may occur freely (the clock will not stop for these substitutions)

Double Team/Pressing

  • Full Court pressing will not be allowed
  • Teams must play man-to-man defense
  • Double teams and traps are not allowed except in the lane


1st - 2nd Grade Divisions

Timing

  • Games will consist of four (4) 8-minute running clock quarters
  • EXCEPTION:  Last 2 minutes of 2nd half with a 10 point spread or less

Goal Height

  • 2nd Grade - 8 feet

If grades are combined, the goals will be set at the regulation height for the highest grade level. Coaches of the lower grade level may request their goal to be lowered to the regulation height for their grade level. Requests must be made with the Youth Sports Coordinator within 24 hours of game time.

Substitution Rules

  • ALL Players must start one (1) quarter per game
  • Substitutions will take place at the 4-minute mark of every quarter. The clock will stop for 1 minute for this change.

Double Team/Pressing

  • Full Court pressing will not be allowed
  • Teams must play man-to-man defense
  • Double teams and traps are not allowed except in the lane