Basketball Rules

To note:

We choose the game ball from Players balls brought to the game. The Referee will choose the Game ball from offered balls at the start of each game. If no game ball is offered, a SportUP ball will be used.
Make sure you have good quality trainers or basketball shoes.
Jewellery and nail checks happen before every game

What Does Social Mean In Social Sport?

SportUP is specifically a social sports organisation, we are not a competitive league and offer social sports competitions for all sorts of teams, from complete beginners to seasoned.
Should you play like you're in the NBA/FIFA World Cup/Olympics? No. We're all here for a good time over the score. If your team does care about winning over enjoyment of the game, SportUP isn't for you. Respect should always be shown to your teammates, the referee and your opposition.
Any swearing, unsportsmanlike behaviour, aggressive behaviour, talking back to the referees is not acceptable in SportUP Competitions.
If your team or an individual within your team is reported, you will receive an official team warning.
2 Team warnings removes your team from the competition for the remainder of the season. 3 Team warnings removes you from all future SportUP Competitions.
For a definitive list of what we class as poor behaviour please see Player Code of Conduct

RULES:

Game rules will abide by FIBA rules and be modified for social basketball. Any players can ask the referee at the venue before games or during quarter breaks for clarification on any of the rules.

NOTE: Players OVER 18 years old only

SportUP operates adult only social competitions. As a result, all players must be 18, or over the age of 18, before they can start playing with us. Any players found to be playing while under the age of 18, will be asked to leave the league/venue immediately and no refunds will be offered for future fixtures missed that may have been paid for.

TEAMS

Each team consists of no more than 5 players on the court at one time, with no limit on squad sizes.

The majority of our competitions are Open so both male and female players can play but there are no requirements for certain numbers of either gender so you can have all men’s teams.

Our mixed competitions require one female player on the court at all times. We recommend having at least 2 or 3 in your squad.

Team Registration

Team Registration Fees must be paid prior to Round 2.

All players must be registered online before participating - Add Players Here

The umpire will refuse any players that have not registered.

Match Format

Games consist of 4 x 9 minute quarters with a 1-minute break in between and clocks will start ON TIME.

The clock does not stop for any injuries/incidents within the regular playing time and ONLY stops in the last 2 minutes if the score differential is within 5 points during the 4th quarter.

Ties within the regular season will remain a tie.

TEAM UNIFORMS

All team tops must be the same shirt in the same colour - names and numbers are not needed.

All players must wear sporting attire and footwear.

JEWELLERY

All jewellery or items worn by players must be removed at the start of the game. Referees will have final say on what constitutes as dangerous and have the power to remove any players from the game who do not comply with this rule.

* This includes any watches, wristbands, rings, necklaces etc.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Team substitutions are ‘rolling,’ and can be made at any point in the game.

There is no limit on the number of substitutions per team/per game. The substituted player must be off the court before a new player comes on and they must substitute within touching distance of each other.

FILL IN PLAYERS

If the minimum number of rostered players are met, teams are legally allowed to pick up ‘ringers’ to make a team of 5 with 1 sub. Teams may not pick up any players to exceed a team of 6 (1 substitution) and fill-in players must be agreed upon with the opposition BEFORE THE GAME BEGINS.

Extra Substitutions are not allowed in the Finals unless they have played a minimum of 3 games for the team within the regular season and signed on the team waiver.

*Teams can only pick up extra substitutions at the BEGINNING of the game. None throughout.

TEAM FOULS

Our Basketball rules have been modified for our social competitions to keep games simple but still fair.

So teams are given up to 5 fouls per quarter until the opposition is awarded 2 free throws for each foul following.

TECHNICAL/UNSPORTSMANLIKE FOULS

SportUP does not tolerate ANY unsportsmanlike behaviour.

Swearing on court, any aggressive play towards players, physical play (pushing or shoving) talking back or anything out outlined in our 'Behaviours' code will result in the player being sent off for the remainder of the game and the team being given an official warning.

As stated above, 2 Team warnings removes your team from the competition for the remainder of the season. 3 Team warnings removes you from all future SportUP Competitions.

All unsportsmanlike behaviour is reported to SportUP Management to record and for warnings to be given.

EQUAL STANDINGS

When two or more teams have an equal number of points after playing the same number of games, table positions are calculated using the overall points difference for the league.

FORFEITS/NO SHOWS

Teams must have a minimum of 3 players from the rostered team for a legal game; any less and it will become an automatic forfeit. Teams must also have a minimum of 4 players on the court to start the game. If 4 players cannot be made, the team will have till the end of the first quarter (running clock) to finalise players and find “Fill In Players”.

Game clocks will start on time; therefore each minute passed within the first quarter unplayed, the opposition will be awarded 2 points until the team is ready or has the minimum number of players on the court.

If your team is short you can post on our Brisbane SportUP Subs group to find some fill-ins.

If a team forfeits and no fill-in players show up then there is a $99 No Show fee.

This No Show fee must be paid before Friday to remain in the competition.

If you post before 1 pm then you can find subs 99% of the time.

What to do if your team needs to forfeit

SEASON

The Regular Season runs for 12 weeks. The team at the top of the table after 12 weeks will be crowned Champions.

Prizes will be awarded to the Most Social Team.

This prize will be awarded based on SportUP Points collected throughout the season as well as other contributing factors over the season. Find out more about SportUP Points here.

PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

All players must be respectful to teammates, opposition, and referees.

Not acceptable behaviour:

Talking back to referees
Swearing
Poor sportsmanship (winning or losing)
Aggressive or rough play (e.g., elbowing, pushing, reckless fouls)

The referees have the right to remove any players from games who are showing any of these behaviours.

Your whole team will also be given an official warning as stated above, 2 warnings and your team is removed from the Competition.

Enjoy your games!