NCHBC GAME INFO
| Home Team––Top of the bracket or is listed first
Wears a light color uniforms Provides the game ball Responsible for the official book Text in scores after game: 417-203-7447 |
| Away Team — Bottom of the bracket or is listed second
Wears a dark color uniforms Responsible for the official clock/scoreboard Text in scores after game: 417-203-7447 |
| Both teams –
Responsible for providing your own warm-up basketballs. Bring both uniforms in the event that your opponent has an unforeseen issue. |
| Officials/Refs:
Referee rulings during a game are final. The NCHBC will not overrule an official decision during or after a game. Coaches, players, fans, parents are not to approach refs after the game. |
| Game Length:
10u, 12u, 14u– Six (6) minute Quarters w/ four (4) minute Half Time & three (3) minute OTs 16u – Seven (7) minute Quarters w/ four (4) minute Half Time & three (3) minute OTs 18u – Eight (8) minute Quarters w/ four (4) minute Half Time & four (4) minute OTs Time Outs: Five (5) per game – (three full & two :30) and one (1) Additional per overtime period |
| Half Time: Four (4) Minutes
Teams may shoot during halftime of the game before their game IF their team is in uniform and the teams playing are not using the court. Under no circumstances should fans or children be shooting at half time. |
| Basketball Size: |
| Boys 12u -18u use boys’ basketballs.
Boy’s 10u and all Girls use a 28.5 size basketball. 12u Full court pressing is permitted until there is a 20-point lead 10u pressing is permitted until there is a 15-point lead. All age groups play on 10 foot goals. |
| Special 12u/10u Rules:
12u Full court pressing is permitted until there is a 20-point lead 10u pressing is permitted until there is a 15-point lead. |
| Running Clock Rule:
If a lead is greater than 30 points in the 4th quarter then a running clock will be used until the lead is under 30. Teams are highly discouraged from full court pressing with a 30 point lead. |