SECTION 1 A
>Registration Information
SECTION 1 B
>Team Composition
SECTION 1 C
>Playing Rules
SECTION 1 D
>Incidents Reports
SECTION 1 E
>Length of Game
SECTION 1 E (2)
>Clock Management
SECTION 1 F
>Suspensions/Unsportsmanlike Conduct
SECTION 1 G
>Liability and Insurance
SECTION 1 H
>Injured Players
SECTION 1 I
>Officials
SECTION 1 J
>Forfeits
SECTION 1 K
>PLAYING FOR OTHER TEAMS DURING SEASON REGISTRATION


SECTION 1 A

Registration Information:

1. All teams will need to register, which includes turning in the registration waiver forms.
2. If need to furnish proof of age record, a certified birth certificate will be accepted as official proof; however, school registration forms, baptismal certificates, or medical cards are acceptable unless discrepancies exist.
3. It is the responsibility of the coach at each level of competition to check all entry forms before and/or at the time they are turned in.
4. Entry fee donations, when required, must accompany registration forms.
5. Only one add-on day will be allowed the day after the 1st game is played. No players added
after this time, unless additions are needed to prevent a team from dropping out and they will not be considered a playoff team.
6. All teams must have a parent’s meeting and rules meeting with coaches before the second game. Coach should discuss their own practice schedule, mandatory play and behavior by players and parents, etc.. Coaches must report to the staff the date they will have the team meeting by game 2 or teams will be charged a technical foul to start games until meeting is held.
7. Coaches must check in with the score keeper before all games to make sure their roster is complete and filled out.

SECTION 1 B

Team Composition

1. Team rosters must have a minimum of 5 eligible players and a maximum of 15 and 3 coaches. Teams will not be allowed to register more than 15 eligible players. Teams may start the game with not less than four (4) players. If less than 4 players to start the game the game will be a forfeit after the 15 minute running clock mark.

SECTION 1 C

Playing Rules

All games will be played under the rules of the Alabama State High School Association, except as noted in the general rules and herein:
1. A. A 15-minute grace period will be allowed for all first games. On the next game, once the time for the scheduled game to start arrives the clock will run and after the first half if the team doesn't show it is a forfeit. Clock will begin to run the first half of the game and if the team shows up before the start of the second half, game may be played. However, no forfeit is to be called as long as the preceding games are still being played. The coordinator must be notified before game time if transportation problems
exist. Teams will be dropped
when two games are forfeited.
B. Dunking is illegal prior to the start of the game during warm up, including any intermission, and results in a technical foul, player ejection, and/or a one game suspension.
C. Bonus free throws are awarded when a team has committed its seventh foul (1+1). Two (2) free throws when
the tenth foul has been committed.
D. Teams are limited to three (3) full and two (2) 30 second time outs, which may be taken any time, and one extra time out for each over-time period.
E. A player is disqualified when a fifth personal foul or a second technical foul is committed.

SECTION 1 D

Incidents Reports

All incidents that any have a concern MUST be carefully noted and reported online TO BE ADDRESSED BY A MEMBER OF THE STAFF AND MUST UNDERGO DUE PROCESS at the official website www.bossyouthleague.org. Incident Report Forms are found on the Physical Tab page of the website.

Disqualification’s for unsportsmanlike conduct results in a one game suspension (This includes coaches).

A second ejection during the season results in permanent suspension.
F. All technical fouls are two free throws, including flagrant, intentional or fouls charged to a coach, follower or team attendant.
G. Uniforms must be similar and jersey must be numbered. Player jersey number must remain the same throughout the season. No technical for illegal numbers.
H. Jump ball will be used at the start of game and each overtime. Arrow will be used alternating possessions
thereafter.
I. A goal scored 19’9” from the goal will count 3 points.
J. A NO PROFANITY Rule will be strictly enforced for players, coaches and spectators. Players and coaches will receive a technical foul, ejection from the game and a one game suspension.
Spectators must not use profanity or stand under the goals.
They must be seated in the bleachers during games and not stand around the court. No youngsters or spectators out of the crowd allowed on the court during half-time.
Spectators must leave the building IF THEY CONTINUE DISRESPECTING COACHES OR REFEREES. Play will be suspended if spectators refuse to leave. More serious offenses could lead to fines
being levied on to teams.
K.(Free throws) Players in the block are the only ones who can move on the release of the ball. The shooter and
other players cannot move until the ball hits the rim.
L. All teams will be charged with a technical foul for (1) failure to list names and numbers of each player before
scheduled game time, or before previous game ends; (2) each name added to squad; and (3) any change in players’ numbers unless noted to officials before game; ( 4) delay start of game because of late arrival or extended warm-up
during grace period IF NO PHONE CALL IS RECEIVED FROM COACHING STAFF.
M. All players and coaches must line up after all games and touch or shake hands with the opposing team. The head coach is suspended if he/she refuses.

SECTION 1 E

Length of Game

A. Games, WILL OPERATE IN THIS FASHION unless otherwise coordinators adjust:

SECTION 1 E (2)

Clock Management

12U will play 5 minute quarters.
17U will play 6 minute quarters.
ADULTS WILL PLAY 10 minute HALVES unless otherwise stated.
B. Half-time shall be three (3) minutes and may be adjusted no less than 1:30 minutes when behind schedule.
C. All games must be played to completion. Running clock.

Clock stops the last ONE (1) minute of every quarter. If a team is up by 20 points we will have a running clock all the way through.
D. If scorer or game officials delay start of game by late arrival, game will remain regulation time, if the game would have been on time otherwise.
E. A tie game will result in a three (2) minute overtime period with as many as needed to break the tie.
F. The head coach is suspended for 2 games for pulling a team off the court because of disagreement with game officials.

SECTION 1 F

Suspensions/Unsportsmanlike Conduct

1. One game suspension - Any player or coach disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. Any player “dunking” the ball and grabbing the rim prior to a game during warm up. *Mandatory play violations and failure to touch or shake hands with opposing team after games.
2. Two game suspension or dismissal - Fighting, Swinging with intent to assault at any or another player, cursing the referee or other coaches.
A second ejection by player or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct will lead to permanent suspension.
Fighting will also be permanent suspension. Their will be zero tolerance for any fighting during the game and the team will be dropped from the league and all coaches will be suspended for the rest of the season.
3. SPECIAL NOTICE: Gambling on youth games will not be tolerated. Also, any use of drugs and/or alcohol, and profanity, will have serious consequences. Parents and/or coaches who witness these types of activity are
not only encouraged, but are REQUIRED to report it to the program's staff.

SECTION 1 G

Liability and Insurance

1. The Best Of Student Shooters (B.O.S.S.) Youth League Fund Inc. are not responsible for injuries to participants or damage to
property.

SECTION 1 H

Injured Players

1. Any player injured in an official game will be taken out of such game, when in the judgment of the coach or official, player’s conditions may jeopardize his safety. An incident/accident report form should be completed
and turned in to the Best Of Student Shooters (B.O.S.S.) Youth League Fund Inc. staff within 24 hours if the injury is serious and required hospitalization.

SECTION 1 I

Officials

The STAFF will make every effort to secure an official and sometimes 2 or 3, if possible. Due to unforeseen circumstances, officials are limited during some seasons because many call dual sports or on vacation. If only one (1) of two officials reports, the games should be played as usual. However, if neither official reports, both coaches may agree on substitutes (they cannot be changed during the game). If no
agreement is reached, the game will be rescheduled. If problems exist between the officials and a coach, please
submit the complaint in writing to the Coordinator or fill out an incident report on the site www.bossyouthleague.org. The administration will make decisions on any situation not specifically covered in the rule book.

SECTION 1 J

Forfeits

Two opposing teams without enough players will result in a double forfeit. Players from these teams will not be allowed to join other teams in the program. However, players may be added to teams after the original
deadline to prevent forfeits (by the second game). Players not participating must have their names removed from the roster.

SECTION 1 K

PLAYING FOR OTHER TEAMS DURING SEASON REGISTRATION

As of Thursday, July 27, 2023, due to the improvements within our non profit organization, program and league which includes sports and entrepreneurship, we will no longer prohibit member participation with multiple teams besides official school teams in competition. This is due to trade secrets and plays being exposed during competition with other leagues and teams from members and others. We respectfully request that each member participate in competition with either B.O.S.S.Youth League ONLY during its season, or with another team or league EXCLUSIVELY (AAU, YBOL, Community Leagues, etc.), respectively. We honor your choice and this will assist in limiting confusion and protect our brand here at B.O.S.S. Youth League Fund Inc..