Game Rules & Regulations

i.  Only one (1) practice per week is allowed after the Jamboree. 

ii.  Must be outside at an approved court location.

i.  Each team must carry 10 players.

ii.  Short rosters must be reported to a league representative.

i.  No extra markings or modifications permitted. 

ii.  Player jerseys tucked in.

iii.  No boxer shorts extending below BRBC shorts. 

i.  No bracelets, rings, earrings, watches, etc.). 

ii.  No tape over earrings. 

iii.  No metal or plastic hair clips. 

i.  Color must match jersey color (white or navy). 

i.  Coaches must wear official BRBC coach shirts. 

i.  White - lower team number 

ii.  Blue - higher team number 

i.  Teams must be ready to start play within 5:00 minutes of the scheduled game time or forfeit. 

ii.  6:00 minute quarters with stop clock 

1.  Girls 7-8U and Boys 7U – see below for specific rules 

2.  Exception for the Mercy Rule 

iii.  Games may not exceed 55 minutes total 

1.  Referees may use a running clock in the 4th Quarter 

iv.  No overtime during the regular season 

1.  Playoffs: one 2:00 minute period and one (1) extra timeout. 

i.  Coaches must remain within the coach’s box. 

ii.  Only one coach may stand at a time. 

i.  Rotation sheets must be provided to the scorer’s table before the game.  Click here to download.

ii.  Failure results in a technical foul and loss of possession. 

iii.  Each player must play at least 9:00 minutes in the first three (3) quarters (per the rotation sheet). 

1.  3rd Quarter Substitutions / 3-Minute Rule. Clock starts at 6:00. At approximately 3:00 minutes into the 3rd Quarter, the Referee stops play for substitutions. Possession arrow does not change. Play resumes quickly. This stoppage is not a timeout. 

2.  4th Quarter playing time is at the coach’s discretion. 

iii.  Injury Rule - Players that must be replaced for any reason (fouling out, injuries, etc.) during their rotation will have a replacement chosen by the opposing head coach. This should be handled discreetly between the coaches and officials. 

iv.  Playoffs - rotation rules differ from the regular season to ensure competitive balance and fair play. Please refer to the playoff specific rotation sheets. 

i.  Teams must start with five (5) players within 5:00 minutes of game time or forfeit (practice scrimmage may still be played). 

i.  Team Fouls: five (5) per quarter → two (2) bonus free throws. 

ii.  Player Fouls: five (5) per game → player removed. 

iii.  Technical Fouls: count as personal fouls. 

i.  Two (2) per half; none carry over. 

ii.  During the playoffs, if applicable, one (1) extra TO in overtime.

i.  Only registered BRBC coaches may sit on the bench and/or participate in team huddles. 

ii.  Players must remain on the bench with their team. No wandering or sitting in the bleachers. 

i.  Two (2) direct technical fouls (player or coach) = ejection. 

ii.  Ejected players/coaches must promptly leave the premises. 

iii.  Ejected players/coaches are suspended from the next game without appeal. 

1.  Suspended players must attend the next game in street clothes and sit with their team on the bench. 

2.  Suspended coaches are prohibited from attending the next game. 

iv.  Ejected players are treated as an injured player for rotation purposes (see Injury Rule). v. Three (3) direct technical fouls (player or head coach) = game forfeiture. 

i.  Player fighting results in ejection from the game and a one (1) game suspension. Suspended players must attend the next game in street clothes and sit with their team on the bench. Failure to appear will carry the suspension over to the next game. 

i.  Strictly prohibited by players, coaches, parents and fans. 

ii.  In accordance with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) regulations, Referees may issue ejections at their discretion. 

iii.  If a player, coach or parent refuses to cooperate, the team will forfeit the game. If a team has only one coach and that coach is ejected, a league representative may step in to finish the game. 

i.  BRBC reserves the right to issue additional disciplinary action including but not limited to suspension and expulsion .  

i.  If the lead falls below 20 points, the clock will stop. 

ii.  If the lead falls to 10 points, pressing may resume.