GENERAL RULES

1. Players are required to be dressed and ready to play at the designated start time to avoid any delay in the schedule.

2. A win counts as two points in the standings.

3. All games will consist of two 20 minute half's using running time for the first 13 minutes and stop clock for the last seven (7) minutes of each half.

4. Teams will be allowed one (1) time-out per half.

5. Overtime will consist of one five (5) minute period using running time for the first three (3) minutes and stop clock for the last two (2) minutes (one time out per team, per overtime period).

6. Teams will be allowed to substitute players on any whistle.

7. Each player will be allowed five (5) fouls per game.

8. The eighth team foul in each half will be a shooting foul.

9. The team in possession of the ball will be allowed 8 seconds to advance the ball over half court.

10. The shot clock will be 24 seconds.

11. Any player ejected from a game for any reason, including for receiving two technical fouls is required to leave the gym.

12. Team Rosters - Each team will carry a maximum of ten players. Any team wishing to add to this number will require executive approval. Any team that loses a player through injury during the season will have that player replaced by a player from the call-up list until the injured player returns. The call-up player will then be returned to the call-up list. Any team who has a player leave our league will have that player replaced by the executive from players on the call-up list. The rep can suggest whom they want, but the final decision will be from the executive.

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13. The MBL is not responsible for organizing or funding any outside tournaments. Players wishing to play in such tournaments shall organize their own teams and fund it using their own money.

14. Any team and/or players wishing to lodge complaints or express concerns regarding league matters shall do so through their team representative in writing.

15. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden within any of the facilities used for league play. Complaints received regarding transgression of this policy by teams or players will be dealt with harshly.

16. Games may be rescheduled due to tournaments or unforeseen circumstances, if agreed to by all teams involved, the team representative will have the final say for his team.

17. All players must have their names on the score sheet at the start of each game in order to be eligible to play in a given game. Late arrivals will not be able to play unless their names were on the score sheet from the start of the game.

18. All players must have their names on the score sheet at the start of each game in order to be eligible to play in a given game. Late arrivals will not be able to play unless their names were on the score sheet from the start of the game.

19. Any player who is cut during a game must leave the game until bandaged.

20. As the MBL is a recreational league, all players must receive reasonable playing time. Any repeated noticeable infractions or complaints in this regard will not be tolerated.

21. All jewelry shall be removed before the start of each game.

22. All knee braces shall be covered during all games.

23. After the end of the first round of play the executive can move players around to help balance the league if it is deemed that a team is too strong for the league.

TEAM REPRESENTATIVE NOTE SUCH POINT AS:

1. Score sheets will be provided by the MBL. They can be printed from our website and all team reps should carry score sheets to each game.

2. The league will provide one game ball for each registered team.