Eligibility

1. Any woman over 18 is eligible to play in the league.
2. Players will be divided (to the best of our ability) into evenly split teams based upon request and team numbers.
3. All players must register and sign a participation waiver.
4. Refunds will NOT be issued after uniforms have been ordered.

Equipment/Uniforms

1. All players on each team must wear their team uniform shirt or a shirt of the same color. 
2. Players must wear shoes that are designed for indoor wood court surfaces. NO “turf shoes” or other black-soled shoes will be allowed.
3. Please minimize any jewelry or anything that might harm another player during the game.
4. The league will be using a women’s size basketball.

General League Notes

1. There will be no referees for our first session. We hope to upgrade for the next session. 🙂 That means we will all be responsible for calling our own fouls and are encouraged to do so in a supportive way. Remember, it may have been 20 years or more since some of us have played by the rules. If you know you travelled or double dribbled, call yourself out.
2. We’re keeping it simple, so no game clock
3. Games are 25 minutes with a 10 minute break in between games. Each team will play 2 games every Sunday night.

Playing Rules

1. Teams should be present ten (10) minutes before game time.
2. A starting line-up must be turned into the league organizer (Stacy) before the games begin. Line-up must include last name, first name.
3. Game time: 25 minutes games, full court with 10 minutes in between games. 2 games will be played each night.
4. Women’s size basketball will be use (size 6)
5. Teams will flip a coin for first possession. 
6. Full Court Press is allowed in the last 10 minutes of the game. If one team is up by more than 15 points full court press is not allowed (mercy rule). 
7. 10-second (roughly) rule for offensive teams to advance the ball past half court.
8. Timeouts may be allowed if both teams agree. The games are short so use substitutions for breaks if possible.
9. Team numbers:
   1. Each team should have an equal number of players.
   2. If a team does not have 5 players, other team players may substitute to create even numbers.
   3. If there are not enough players, both teams will play with fewer players (example 4v4).
10. Substitutions made be made on the fly but not to your team’s advantage. Try to substitute during a dead ball.

Fouls

Because there will be no referees, all fouls must be called by the players. Every foul will result in 1 foul shot. Excessive fouling is not acceptable and will result in suspension from the game.

Overtime

No overtime will be played. Games may end in a tie.

Inclement Weather

Please check your email and text messages. We will notify you in the event of inclement weather. In the event of cancellations, make up games will be scheduled.

Conduct/Discipline Policy

1. Physical violence and unsportswomanship is not tolerated.
2. Unsportswomanship conduct shall include, but not be limited to, profanity, threats of any kind towards other players, fighting (before, during or after the game), or any flagrant fouls.

Covid

If you have been fully vaccinated, wearing a mask is optional. You are considered “fully vaccinated” 2 weeks after your second dose for Pfizer or Moderna or 2 weeks after your single dose of Johnson & Johnson.

Keep in mind, we will be in close contact with each other. If there is a chance you were in close contact, or if you have participated in other high risk activities (concerts, events, etc) please wear a mask to avoid any concern.

Please remember, everyone will be on different levels of comfort. There are still people in our community that may not be able to get vaccinated or may still prefer to wear a mask. Let’s continue to respect and support one another.

If you have any symptoms of COVID, regardless of whether or not you’ve been vaccinated, please stay home.