R.C. Durr YMCA
Basketball Rules for Age Division 6/7
Weather Hotline: 513-852-9011
YMCA Youth Sports Philosophy:
Provide youth an opportunity to participate in an environment that fosters fair play, sportsmanship, teamwork, development of new skills, fun and the concept that everyone wins.
Sportsmanship:
Coaches and players are expected to conduct themselves as positive role models at all times. Any use of profanity or fighting during the game will result in dismissal from the game or league depending on the severity of the matter.
Before the Start of game:
The official will instruct players on sportsmanship and fair play.
General Game Information:
Each game will have 4 quarters consisting of 8-minutes-per-quarter with a running clock and with a two-minute half time. There will be a 5 minute grace period before the start of each game. No overtime.
Substitutions:
Each player must have an equal amount of playing time each game and no player will be allowed to play an entire game. No substitutions can be made during quarters. They can only be made between quarters or for an injury. Each player must play at least one quarter before another can play a second quarter; each player must play two quarters before another can play the third quarter. Each player should play three-quarters before another can play a fourth.
Court Rules:
Parents should sit in the bleachers. Only one coach from each team will be allowed on the court at one time to instruct their players. Games will be conducted by one official. Teams will alternate possession at half time. There will be no free throws. Offensive picking is not allowed. Goal height will be 8’6’’. Junior size ball will be used.
Game information:
1st half of the season (first 3 games) – Each team must play man-to-man defense. Players will use colored wristbands to match up on defense. There will be no double-teaming, stealing, fast breaking, or jump balls. Man to man defense is considered being within 3 feet of a player. The offensive player must be allowed to completely cross mid-court before defensive pressure is allowed.
2nd Half of the season (last 3 games) – Each team must play man-to-man defense. Players will use colored wristbands to match up on defense. There will be no double-teaming, pressing, or stealing off of the dribble but stealing on the pass, fast breaking and jump balls will be allowed. Man to man defense is considered being within 3 feet of a player. The offensive player must be allowed to completely cross mid-court before defensive pressure is allowed.
Scoring:
No scores will be kept.
Use of the playing facility:
No food or drink except for water will be allowed in the gym. This policy will be enforced. Please have the kid’s snack time outside of the gym in the lobby. There are tables and chairs located in the lobby.
Weather Policy:
Every effort will be made to hold Saturday League Games. In the event school is cancelled due to weather there will be no practices that evening. In case the games or practices need to be cancelled or postponed due to weather issues, please call the Weather Line at 513-852-9011 or check the sports website at www.rcdurrymcasports.com for the latest information. Weather decisions will be made and put on the Weather Line by 7:00AM (gamedays) or 4:00PM (practice days.).