Conference Rules:

1. WIAA basketball rules and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee regulations and policies for athletics will be followed.

2. In case of inclement weather, the league will inform you if the game is called by 11:00 a.m. the day of the game.

3. All teams must send a team roster to John Geittmann before the first game. The principal or athletic director and the coach must sign the roster. The roster must have the players first and last name, grade and date of birth. When a new player(s) need to be added to the roster, call John Geittmann (262) 352-2783. CCD players must be identified on the roster.

4. Eligible Players: A player must be a student at the parish school. CCD players must reside within the physical boundaries of the parish, must be an active member of the parish religious education program. Any player 15 years old of age before September 1, 2010 cannot play. A special appeal can be made to the board to receive an exemption. A player that is 15 in the 8^th grade and has been in the North Shore League since 6^th grade can receive an exemption.

5. If a team has played an ineligible player, they will forfeit all games that the player has participated in.

6. If your school has three or less people come out for your team, you may drop them to the next level, but you can only have two in the game at the same time.

7. If your 5^th or 6^th grade teams need to be divided, they must be divided of equal strength. In 7^th and 8^th grade you can choose to divide into an A and B team.

8. Arrangements for a canceled game must be made before the end of the season. Notify John Geittmann of the teams, date, time, and location of the make-up.

9. If a team forfeits twice, it will have to pay a Forfeit Fee of $40.00 before they are able to continue playing in the league.

10. PROTEST – All protests must be made in writing within 24 hours following the game and accompanied by $40.00. If league officials and referees of the game allow the protest, the game will be replayed. Referees will be appointed by the league and replayed at a time satisfactory to both schools, but no later than the end of the season.

Host School Responsibilities:

1. Provide an adult supervisor to assist in game management, crowd control, and emergency procedures.

2. Provide a scorer, timekeeper, scorebook, and appropriate game ball. The scorer and timer shall be of high school age and are the only ones allowed at the table.

3. Provide basketballs for warm-up if a team does not have any.

4. Admission fees shall be uniform at all gym locations. Fees are as follows: Adults, High school and up. ($2.00) Students, grades 1-8. ($1.00)

5. The host school must e-mail scores to: Geittmann at yahoo.com

6. Gyms will be open no less than thirty (30) minutes prior to the first games. Players arriving earlier than thirty (30) minutes prior to their games are asked to wait outside of the gym.

7. Only coaches, players and one team attendant are allowed on the team bench during the game.

Conference Special Game Rules:

1. Games will consist of 7-minute quarters for 5^th and 6^th grade. There will be a 5-minute break at half time. We will have a running clock in 5^th and 6^th grade. The clock will stop for free throws, substitutions, time outs, and for all whistles in the last one minute of the game. The 7^th and 8^th grade will play 6-minute quarters and the clock stops for ALL whistles unless one team is winning by at least fifteen (15) points. At this point, the clock will only stop for free throws, substitutions, time outs, and for all whistles in the last one minute of the game.

2. Overtime periods will be two minutes. There is no limit to the number overtimes.

3. Backcourt pressure for 5^th grade will be allowed in the last quarter only. 6^th through 8^th graders can pressure the entire game. 5^th graders must discontinue the press with a 10-point lead. 6^th-8^th grade must discontinue the press when leading by 15 points.

4. For 5^th, 6^th and 7^th grades, if a team has less than ten (10) players, each player must play the equivalent to a quarter in the first half. If there are ten (10) or more players, ten (10) players must play equivalent to a quarter in the first half, and each remaining player (over the first ten (10)) who did not play in the first half must play equivalent to a quarter in the second half. To be clear, this means that if a team has 10 (10) or more players, no player may play more the equivalent of one quarter in the first half. Any team not playing all their players in a game will forfeit the game. This rule does not apply to 8^th grade.

5. A 10-minute grace period will be allowed before a forfeit will be called. If a team is late, they must begin play as soon as they have 5 players, within the 10-minute grace period.

6. Following the 1^st game a minimum of 5 minutes will be allowed for warm-up.

7. The free throw line for 5^th grade girls will be moved up 18 inches.

8. All substitutes must be at the scorers table prior to the whistle for a substitution to be granted.  The referee may allow a substitute to enter if he/she is not at the table, BUT THE CLOCK WILL NOT STOP IN 5^th and 6^th grade (as detailed in Rule Number One).

9. The seat belt rule will not be enforced.  However, coaches may only stand if they are talking to their players or otherwise coaching.  Addressing officials must be done from a sitting position unless otherwise requested by the official.  Any coach yelling at the officials (including those at the scorers table) will be asked to sit for the remainder of the game. If at any time anyone on the bench, including but not limited to players, coaches, or attendants acts in an unsportsmanlike manner, the head coach will be REQUIRED to sit for the rest of the game. Actions would include taunting, yelling at the refs, etc.

10. Only the head coach may leave the bench to instruct their players. Leaving the bench will only be allowed to instruct players.

11. If a coach receives two technical fouls, he/she will be disqualified from the game.

12. Any foul language by a player, coach or fan will not be tolerated and can lead to expulsion from the gym. Any player/coach ejected from the game is automatically suspended until a discussion is held between the league officers and the school contact person.

13. All jerseys are to be tucked in, unless designed to wear out. All shirts worn under the jersey must be of the same color/shade as the dominant color of the uniform. There will be no jewelry of any kind permitted. No taping of earrings will be allowed. No jewelry or lights on shoes allowed. With teams having similar colored jerseys, the host/home gym team is responsible for wearing a different color jersey. If neither school is at home, a coin flip will be used to determine who will wear the different color jersey. The host school will provide the jersey.