Boys Suburban Amateur Basketball League

Let the games begin!!!  Some quick Suburban rules reminders:

• We play four (4), eight (8) minute quarters. 
• Each team gets three (3) timeouts per game and one additional per each overtime (OT is four (4) minutes).  
• Closely guarded only when holding in the front court.
• Bonus is two (2) shots on the fifth team four per quarter and it resets after each quarter.
• Shot clock MUST be used as is 35 seconds.  Kick ball reset under 20 seconds.  
• Press rule is 15 points for 5/6th and 20 points for 7/8th.  
• Please see notes below about spectator behavior.  

Important Dates for the Season:

• February 25:  Last day of regular season
• February 26:  Playoff brackets released
• February 28:  Playoffs can start
• March 8:  NCAA finals at Belchertown High School

League information can be found on the FORMS > HANDOUTS Section

• League information/dates
• Game Rules
• Bylaws
• Residency/team formation requirements
• NFHS New rules

Spectator Rule:  any spectator that is ejected from a game will be suspended for a minimum of three games.  Two ejections will be a minimum of a one year suspension.  Please remember this is a youth sports league with the results having no bearing on their future success in life.  The league WILL NOT respond to complaints about officiating from anyone other than each program's coordinator.   Please take the time to click here and read the rule.  Here is a great video from UMass Coach Frank Martin:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc5BfCCFzQI

There is NO APPEAL to a spectator ejection.  Just root on your team in a positive way, and let the officials officiate, good or bad.  Your negative comments only make things worse. 

Please note...the BSABL has nothing to do with tryouts or individual player registrations.  Please reach out to your communities recreation department and/or basketball association to find out registration information for your program.  We know those tryouts and registrations are all taking place now.  Additionally, we are a true community program that does not allow all-star teams.  You must reside in your community, be part of the school choice program and/or part of the regional school district.  If your community doesn't offer a team, players from that community are ineligible for participation.  Go to the "Forms" page for more information.  

If you are looking for the Girls Suburban League, visit their website at:  www.leaguelineup.com/pvgirlsbasketball