PBA Winnipeg Rules and Regulations
ADULT
DIVISIONS
·
Maximum of 15 players per team
·
All Players will be using the same number on their
jersey from the start till the end of the season. Score sheets will be
pre-printed.
- Teams
that are scheduled to play should be ready 20 minutes before the game.
There will be a 5 minutes waiting period.
- Four
players can start the game. Not enough players before the 2nd half started
the team will be considered DEFAULT.
- There are
2 halves. There will be a 25 minutes running time per half. Last 3 minutes
of 2nd half will be STOP TIME. If the lead is 10 points and over, the
clock will not stop.
- Clock
will also STOP during TIME OUT (limit 30 seconds on TO). Time out must be
requested by the coach at the scorer’s table. It is granted at the next stoppage
of play or is scored upon. No time out between free throws.
- There
will be 2 time outs per half on regulation time. (no carryover) ALL
DIVISIONS: 3 minute extension and 1 time out during OT, STOP TIME 2nd OT
will be 2 minutes (no timeout), STOP TIME 3rd OT will be 1 minute (no
timeout), STOP TIME-SUDDEN DEATH (first team to score wins).
- Earrings,
bracelets, necklaces, and bandanas are NOT ALLOWED during the game,
however, HEADBANDS/UNDER SHIRT matching their uniform will be allowed.
- FOULS: Players
foul out on the 5th foul (personal and technical). Flagrant Foul is 2 shot
and possession of the ball at center court. Two technical fouls on a
player or coaches will be an automatic ejection from the game. Penalty
(bonus) is 2 shots on the 8th team foul per half.
- SUBSTITUTION:
All substitutions must be made at the scorer’s table. During free throws,
substitution must be made before the first free throw and after the second
made free throw.
- DEFAULT
TEAM: Any team that missed their scheduled game without any notice or team did not show up will be DEFAULTED. There
will be a fine of $100.00. If the said fine not paid on the following Tuesday, the next schedule will be automatically suspended and might cause of their Team Termination. 2 Default games will be an automatic Team Termination. To avoid default games please notify by email at pbawpg@gmail.com or text at 204 2947921 with in 72 hrs of your next schedule game and must be approved by the Commissioner or by the Chairman of the League. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Some FIBA
rules in effect. 24 seconds shot clock is also in effect at all times. 8
seconds to advance the ball into the front court. 5 seconds count only on
player holding the ball anywhere on the court.
·
In case of a tie on standings, WINNER-OVER/or POINT
SYSTEM will be in effect. (Points difference each other)
·
The TABLE COMMITTEE can STOP the game at any time
to clear discussions. CLOCK will also STOP.
·
Any player that will intentionally HURT another
player during the game will be automatically ejected from the game and will
possibly face suspensions or banned from the league and penalty.
- BENCH
CLEARING: All members and players of the playing teams must stay in their
respective benches should any brawl occur. Anyone joining the brawl in any
capacity shall be assumed as acting unsportsman-like conduct and therefore
be ejected from the game and face a possible suspension and penalty.
- PROTEST
RULES: Any judgment rendered by the referee shall not be subject to
PROTEST. REMEMBER, “REFEREES DECISIONS ARE ALWAYS FINAL.” Any other protest
must be submitted to the CHAIRMAN/COMMISSIONER/GYM Supervisor of the
league, 10-15 minutes after the said game.
- FULL
COURT PRESS (FCP): No FCP when team is leading by 20 points or more. Only
team that is trailing can do FCP.
- REGISTRATION
WAIVER FORM must be completed and signed by each player, coach, trainer,
and manager.
- NO TEAMS
will be allowed to play until BALANCE OF REGISTRATION IS FULLY PAID. Registration
fee for this year is only $1,350. This includes Manitoba Registration.
- Team
rosters become "FROZEN" after the start of a team's first game.
New players are not permitted to be added after this point. NO EXCEPTIONS.
ZERO TOLERANCE
(Referees and Staff)
There is a zero-tolerance policy in effect for the
mistreatment of PBA Wpg Inc. staff (Referees, Scorekeepers, Timer, etc.). If it
is found that an individual has been abusive (verbally or physically), he/she
will be asked to leave the venue and will not be permitted to return for that
session as well as all other PBA Wpg Inc. activities and events.
FIGHTING &
EJECTIONS (Coaches and Players)
- o The first time
an individual participates in a fight/inappropriate incidents or gets ejected
(2 technical fouls) in a game during the PBA Wpg Inc. season, the individual
shall suspended from participating in the team's next PBA Wpg Inc. season and/
or playoff game.
o The second
time an individual participates in a fight / inappropriate incident or gets
ejected (2 technical fouls) in a game during PBA Wpg Inc. season, that
individual shall be suspended for the remainder of the PBA Wpg Inc. regular
season and/or playoffs and may/may not be able to participate in the future PBA
Wpg Inc. season.
ELIGIBILITY AND PROTESTS
o PROTEST RULES:
Any judgment rendered by the referee shall not be subject to PROTEST. REMEMBER,
“REFEREES DECISIONS ARE ALWAYS FINAL.” Any other protest must be submitted to
the CHAIRMAN/COMMISSIONER/GYM Supervisor of the league, 10-15 minutes after the
said game.
o Teams being
protested (based on concerns over the eligibility of players) must produce a
legal documents issued by the government of Canada or Province of Manitoba or
City of Winnipeg. A final decision will be made by the PBA Wpg Inc.
administration and will not be subject to any further discussion.
MEN’S OPEN
HOUSE RULE
Men’s Elite:
·
No restrictions (Except
players under 18 years old need Parents consent)
Men’s Open A:
- Combination of:
- 2 Filipino University players and 2 Filipino
College players or
- 1 Filipino University player and 3 Filipino
College players or
- 2 Filipino College players and 1 Non-Filipino
player or
- 4 Filipino College players.
Men’s’ Open B:
·
Only 2
Filipino College players can play at the time. A team can have one reserved College Player. (No Non-Filipino
or Filipino University players are allowed to be part of the team)
Men’s’ Open C:
·
No
Filipino University/College player or Non-Filipino player allowed in the
team.
NOTE:
- Men’s Open Players are only allowed to play
MAXIMUM of 2 (two) team within the Men’s Open Division.
- No reserved or alternate players allowed
The PBA officials will have the right to review and
approve each team roster.
39 and Over
Division
·
A player can
only be allowed to play in one division.
· Late team
registered/provided team roster will be automatically put to Division A.
For 16 & UNDER DIVISIONS
General Rules
- All games
will be played under the current FIBA rule system.
- Each team
will be given 5 minutes to warm up and 2 minutes for half time.
- Must have
4 players to start the game.
- Four
10-minutes quarters stop time (Division:
13 and Older)
- 13 and Older
all types of defenses
- Running
Time Rule: If a team is leading by more than 20 points in the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter, running time will prevail.
- 30- Second
shot clock for ages 16U and under ,
which will be kept by the officials.
- Each Team
is responsible for cleaning the bench area after games.
- FULL COURT PRESS (FCP): No FCP when team is leading by 20 points or more. Only team that is trailing can do FCP.
ZERO TOLERANCE
(Referees and Staff)
There is
a zero-tolerance policy in effect for the mistreatment of PBA Wpg Inc.
staff (Referees, Scorekeepers, Timer, etc.). If it is found that any
individual (payers/coaches/spectators) has been abusive (verbally or
physically), he/she will be asked to leave the venue and will not be
permitted to return for that session as well as all other PBA Wpg Inc.
activities and events.
FIGHTING &
EJECTIONS (Coaches and Players)
- The first
time an individual participates in a fight/inappropriate incidents or gets
ejected (2 technical fouls) in a game during the PBA Wpg Inc. season, the
individual shall suspended from participating in the team's next game PBA
Wpg Inc. season and/ or playoff game.
- The
second time an individual participates in a fight / inappropriate incident
or gets ejected (2 technical fouls) in a game during PBA Wpg Inc. season,
that individual shall be suspended for the remainder of the PBA Wpg Inc.
regular season and/or playoffs and may/may not be able to participate in
the future PBA Wpg Inc. season.
ELIGIBILITY AND
PROTESTS
- PROTEST
RULES: Any judgment rendered by the referee shall not be subject to
PROTEST. REMEMBER, “REFEREES DECISIONS ARE ALWAYS FINAL.” Any other
protest must be submitted to the CHAIRMAN/COMMISSIONER/GYM Supervisor of
the league, 10-15 minutes after the said game.
- Teams
being protested (based on concerns over the eligibility of players) must
produce a legal documents issued by the government of Canada or Province
of Manitoba or City of Winnipeg. A final decision will be made by the PBA
Wpg Inc. administration and will not be subject to any further
discussion.
ADDITIONAL
RULES
- Game
clock will be stop in case of injury.
- Only five
(5) fouls are allowed on each player.
- Referees
decision is final.
- No
swearing.
- When a
defender undercut an opposing player during a jump shot it will be an
automatic technical foul.
- All
spectators are restrained from shouting at any players on the court.
Spectators not following this rule will be ask to leave the
gymnasium.
- Only
players, coaches, assistant coaches, are allowed on each bench. A maximum
of three (3) coaches are allowed. One head coach and two assistant
coaches.
- Any
concern from the parents regarding the game should be address to each
respective coach and assistant coaches
- Team
rosters become "FROZEN" after the start of a team's first game.
New players are not permitted to be added after this point. NO EXCEPTIONS.
TIME OUTS:
- Each team
is allowed one (2) stop time 30 second time-out in each half.
- Unused
time out in the first half cannot be carried over to the second half.
- Only the
coach can call a timeout from the score table, on dead ball.
OVERTIME GAME
- When
scores of both teams are tied at the end of the regular time, a three (3)
minutes stop time and go overtime period will be in effect with each team
allowed one (1) time out. No carry-over of time-out from regulation.
- The
second succeeding overtime will be two (2) minutes stop and go with NO
TIMEOUT allowed.
- Third
overtime sudden death (first team score wins) no time out.
BONUS RULE
- Two (2)
free throws or bonus throw will be awarded starting on the 8th team foul
per half. No more single bonus.
DEFAULTS
- Games are
to start promptly at a designated time shown on the schedule.
- Five (5)
minutes grace period will be allowed for the scheduled time of game.
- Less than
five (5) players are not allowed on the second half unless foul trouble.
TEAM STANDING
- In case of a tie on standings, WINNER-OVER/or POINT SYSTEM will be in effect. (Points difference each other)
NEW FIBA RULES
ADOPTED FOR PLAY IN MANITOBA OCT 2014
- TECHNICAL
FOUL PENALTY. The
penalty for a technical foul will be one free throw and possession of the
ball with play being resumed with a throw-in at the center line extended,
opposite the scorer’s table.
- DISQUALIFICATION. Any individual (player or coach)
being assessed two technical fouls in a game will be disqualified.
- BACK OVER
CENTRE. Control
must be established in the front court. A team is in control in the front
court when a player is touching his front court with both feet while
holding, catching or dribbling the ball in his front court.
- Travelling-
You are now allowed 2 1/2 steps when catching and finishing a lay up to
the basket. See FIBA Rules 2017 Art 25.2.1 for more details.
- Unsportsmanlike
fouls- They have to make an attempt to go for the ball if they want to
foul somebody or it will be called unsportsmanlike foul with 2 free throws
and a ball possession. Specifically if they are trying to stop fast break
similar to NBA rules. But if you have a teammate already back on defence
and you grab somebody while they're on a fast break, it will be called
unsportsmanlike. See FIBA Art 37.1.1 for more details.
- All teams
GUARANTEED 10 games.
- SEASON
STARTS ON FALL TO WINTER AROUND OCTOBER TO APRIL OR MAY.
- Registration Fee:
- Club Team: $1,600.00 plus $200 Default Deposit (Club teams need
to register to Basketball Manitoba)
- Adult Team: $1,800.00 plus $200 Default Deposit (Refundable at the end of the season) (inclusive of
Basketball Manitoba Insurance)
SIGNED BY:
MANNY ARANEZ - PBA Commissioner
Revised: October 2024 (Season's 2024-25