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    2009 Fall Rules
    FALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

    6TH GRADE GIRLS
    complete by 11-10-09
    game 1 Westfield Grycan at Berkeley heights
    game 2 Madison at Westfield Rosenburgh

    complete by 11-17-09
    winner game 2 vs winner game 1



    free substitution the whole game.
    high school rules apply except for grade changes on website.
    no blowout rule ,whole game is to be played.

    One change that will be in effect for the fall league will be games will be played similar to AAU .
    each game will be played in 20 minute halves.
    The clock is stopped only for shooting fouls and any whistle in the last 2 minutes of each half.
    For an injury the clock is stopped .
    Sub on any whistle.
    timeouts are the same 3 full ,2 30second.
    5 minute halftime maximum.
    In overtime it will be 4 minutes with the clock stopping for all whistles.
    REMEMBER DO NOT PAY REFS.!!!



    TOURNAMENTS BRACKETS LISTED BELOW

    NO ADMISSION MAY BE CHARGED.
    FOOD AND DRINK SETUPS ARE ENCOURAGED

    TIEBREAKER BRACKET ADVANCEMENT AND/OR TROPHY AWARD RULES:
    2 TEAMS - HEAD TO HEAD
    3 OR MORE TEAMS - POINT DIFFERENTIAL PER GAME UP TO A MAXIMUM OF + 15 FOR A WIN OR MINUS 15 FOR A LOSS.
    EXAMPLE YOU WIN 55-35,LOSE 35-34,WIN 30-28
    POINT TOTAL IS 16.
    FOR 3 AND 4 TEAM BRACKETS ONLY YOUR BRACKET GAMES COUNT FOR POINT DIFFERENTIAL.

    4 OR 5 TEAM FLIGHTS - NO PLAYOFFS ROUND ROBIN DETERMINES WINNER AND 2ND PLACE













    LEAGUE RULES

    October 2009

    Garden State Basketball League
    P.0. Box 135, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    2009

    Dear Coaches:

    The Garden State Basketball League is entering its 23rd season.Last year,210 teams encompassing seventeen divisions competed with more than 2500 players participating.

    Within the league there will be 4th grade,5th grade and 6th grade A and B divisions and a 7th and 8th grade divisions.Some towns may have enough players to enter two teams within a division.The fees this year will be $125.00 per team entered.

    Depending upon the number of teams in each division,each team will play 10-14 regular season games.In addition,single elimination playoffs will be held in early March.

    Trophies will be provided and awarded within each division as follows:
    * Individual player trophies (12 Maximum)for the first place team (regular season)
    * Individual player trophies (12 Maximum)for BOTH the first and second place playoff finishers.

    Towns with both 5th and 6th grade teams,and 7th and 8th grade will have home games scheduled back to back.In the 4th grade league,games must be scheduled as doubleheaders with another team in the boy or girl divisions.A single game at one site will not be scheduled unless their are unusual circumstances.

    As always,a 4th grade team will not be able to participate in the 5th grade league and a 5th grade team will not be able to participate in the 6th grade league,etc., unless that team was dominate last year and they choose to move up.
    Go to leaguelineup.com/gsb to find a copy of the league rules.You should note that these rules differ from high school basketball rules.

    Entrance fees and insurance need to be received by November 12.Schedules will be developed and distributed by late November,early December for BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS.Games will begin Friday December 5th.

    Please send all correspondence to the address noted above or email.If you know of any other towns that are interested in joining the league,please have them contact me.If you are no longer coaching,please forward this letter to the appropriate person in your town or church.

    Sincerely,
    Jim Byrnes
    James_Byrnes@Hotmail.com
    Garden State Basketball League Rules 2008/2009


    The purpose of this league is to give young athletes in fourth, fifth, sixth,
    seventh and eigth grades the opportunity to compete in a competitive environment against the better players from other communities. Developing skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and discipline are the objectives of the league. The goals will be attained through the concerted efforts of all players, coaches and officials. Coaches are responsible for controlling their own fans.




    1). League rules will be high school rules as per N.J.S.I.A.A. The exceptions are :

    (a) NO three-point shot for 4th grade .
    b) (boys). no full court press or fastbreaking by a team winning by 20 or more points at the 4th,5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade boy's level.Also a team losing by more than 20 points at the 4th thru 8th grades cannot press in the last 4 minutes of the fourth quarter.If the total fall under that than they may press .HALF COURT TRAPPING OR DOUBLE - TEAMING THE BALL BY THE TEAM AHEAD BY 20 OR MORE POINTS IS NOT ALLOWED EITHER.

    b)(girls). girl's 4th, 5th and 6th grades can press in the 4th quarter for the last 3 minutes only - 20 point margins as above prevail.
    (3). mandatory substitution during the first half for 4th ,5th and 6th grade boy's teams(7th and 8th grade- free substitution)
    (3A). For 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girl's- mandatory substitution for quarters 1, 2 and 3 (7th and 8th grade girl's- free substitution).



    2. Mandatory Substitution Rule( For girls replace first half with first 3 quarters) - To assure at least 10 players are being used in the first-half, there is a mandatory substitution rule in effect for only the first half of the game. Second half, regular basketball. The rule will operate as follows:


    .
    First Half - Players that play in the first four minutes of the first quarter cannot play in the second four minutes of the first quarter, but can play in the first four minutes or second four minutes of the second quarter. Similarly, players that play in the second four minutes of the first quarter can play in the first or second four minutes of the second quarter.

    If a player picks up a third foul in the first or second quarter,or a 4th foul in the 3rd quarter, his coach shall be allowed to substitute for him as a common courtesy.Teams that have more than 10 players must sub a player who has not played in the quarter or only played 2 minutes or less for the first part of the quarter.
    Courtesy also dictates that the sub is not the best player. If I find out it was the best player the game will be listed as a forfeit.


    Games may be played in which one or both teams have less than 10 players. However, the mandatory substitution requires a team to substitute and rotate the players that started the first four minutes. Example: Team A has 10 players. Team B has seven players. Team B must utilize the remaining two players and substitute the starting five equally throughout the second half of the quarter. Team A can elect to substitute similarly or may substitute for more than two.
    UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY THE OPPOSING COACH PICK WHO PLAYS.THE OPPOSING COACH MAY BRING TO THE REFS ATTENTION THAT A PLAYER HAS NOT COME OUT .


    3. Teams must have a minimum of seven players or forfeit.If a team has 5 players at the gym the game must be played .It is still a forfeit .


    4.Players on the 8th grade team must be in the 8th grade or below and not turn 15 before 4/1/10.Players on the 7th grade teams must be in the 7th grade or below and may not turn 14 before 4/1/10. Players on the 6th grade teams must be in the 6th grade or below and may not turn 13 before 4/1/10.Players on the 5th grade teams must be in 5th grade or below and may not turn 12 before 4/1/10.Players on the 4th grade teams must be in 4th grade or below and may not turn 11 before 4/1/10.


    5. Use of the small youth or women's ball (28.5') is mandatory for 4th,5th,and 6th grade leagues. The ball must be leather or synthetic leather.


    6. Each team is responsible for payment of the officials prior to the start of the game($45.00 from each team for 5th,6th, 7th and 8th grade,and $40.00 from each team for 4th grade).

    7.If only 1 ref shows he or she is to be paid $65.00 for the 4th grade,$70.00 for 5-8 grades.This fee is split between both teams.


    8. Teams must be comprised of players from only one town.Those players must be permanent town residents.In the case of a religious team, the players must be members of that church/synagogue and are ineligible to play for their own town team if applicable in the same grade.A





    9. Rosters with players name, address, grade, school and date of birth must be submitted to the league by 12/1/09. Rosters are limited to 15 players. Exceptions to add a player who moved in to your town during the season when the roster is full or to replace an injured player will be considered on an individual basis by the league.
    PLAYERS CAN BE ON ONLY ONE ROSTER PER GRADE. A CHILD CANNOT PLAY FOR MORE THAN ONE ORGANIZATION IN A GRADE LEVEL.
    FIVE QUARTERS IS THE MAXIMUM A PLAYER MAY PLAY ON A DAY FOR DIFFERENT TEAMS
    THAT ARE REGISTERED IN THE GSBBL.
    EXAMPLE:A 6TH GRADE BOY MAY PLAY ON THE 6TH ,7TH AND 8TH GRADE TEAMS BUT MAY NOT PLAY MORE THAN 5 QUARTERS IN THE LEAGUE THAT DAY(HOME AND AWAY TOTALS ARE COMBINED). HE MAY ONLY PLAY FOR THE TOWN TEAM OR THE RELIGIOUS TEAM;NOT BOTH IN A GRADE LEVEL.

    THIS WILL HELP TEAMS WITH ROSTER FILLING.
    NOTE:THE PLAYER COUNTS AS A ROSTER SPACE ON EACH TEAM
    10. The coach from the winning team is responsible to report the exact score to the league within 24 hours of the game's conclusion.


    11. If there are unsportsmanlike incidences by players, coaches or fans, the league will place that team on probation for the next season. A second occurrence will result in that team not being invited into the league next year. A third occurrence will result in suspension of the remainder of their games for this season. Let's remember the league is for the kids.


    Players play, coaches coach, officials officiate and fans applaud for good plays.



    FOURTH GRADE ONLY (Boy's and Girl's)
    A. Game will consist of four eight-minute quarters. There will be two referees.
    B. No full court pressing until the last THREE minutes of the fourth quarter. A team cannot press if it is winning by 20 or more points.A losing team cannot press if behind by 20 or more points.
    C. If the ball has been advanced over mid-court, an inbound pass into the backcourt is a free entry EXCEPT DURING THE LAST THREE MINUTES.
    D. There is no violation if a player at the free throw line steps over the line after the shot.



    FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES (Boy's and Girl's)
    A. Games will consist of four eight minute quarters.
    B. There will be two referees per game.
    C. For girl's- there is no violation if a player at the free throw line steps over the line after the shot.


    Remember that high school rulebooks state that children in grades 8 and below should( NOT MUST) play no more than 24 minutes per game.Try to keep that in mind and use your substitutes.


    Referees are to be paid by both teams BEFORE THE START OF THE GAME


    The winning team must email the score within 48 hours to the appropriate email address.
    4th grade boy's American marian-byrnes@hotmail.com
    4th grade boy's National marian-byrnes@hotmail.com
    5th grade boy's American james_byrnes@hotmail.com
    5th grade boy's National james_byrnes@hotmail.com
    6th grade boy's American james_byrnes@hotmail.com
    6th grade boy's National marian-byrnes@hotmail.com
    6th grade boy's Central marian-byrnes@hotmail.com
    7th grade boy's marian-byrnes@hotmail.com
    8th grade boy's marian-byrnes@hotmail.com

    All Girl's divisions report scores to: tbarton@bhtwp.com
    NOTES:
    The GSBBL should take precident over all other leagues.






    Teams should refrain from postponing or moving games within the schedule for OTHER THAN weather related reasons.


    ***GAMES NOT PLAYED WILL BE SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE WITH A LOSS INCURRED BY BOTH TEAMS.AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LEAGUE,EXCEPTIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED.








    GARDEN STATE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

    2009-10 Season ROSTER


    Team Name: ________________________________ Grade:____________

    Roster - Due in League Office by December 1, 2009

    Name Grade Date of Birth Address

    1._______________________________________________________________

    2._______________________________________________________________

    3._______________________________________________________________

    4._______________________________________________________________

    5._______________________________________________________________

    6._______________________________________________________________

    7._______________________________________________________________

    8._______________________________________________________________

    9._______________________________________________________________

    10.______________________________________________________________

    11.______________________________________________________________

    12.______________________________________________________________

    13.______________________________________________________________

    14.______________________________________________________________

    15.______________________________________________________________



    Garden State Basketball League
    Boys/Girls 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
    2009-10 Season
    RETURN BOYS FORMS BY NOVEMBER 12,2009 to GSBBL p.o. box 135 Berkeley Heights,nj,07922
    RETURN GIRLS FORMS TO ADDRESS BELOW

    Team/Town Name:___________________________________________

    Circle: Boys Girls

    Circle the Appropriate Grade:

    8th Grade Team

    7th Grade Team

    6th Grade Team

    5th Grade Team

    4th Grade Team

    Uniform Color:______________________________________________

    Coach's Name:______________________________________________

    Street:_____________________________________________________

    Town:_____________________________________________________

    Home Phone:_____________ Work Phone:______________
    Cell Phone___________________

    E-Mail Address:_____________________________________________

    Name/Location of Home Gym:_____________________________________

    Days & Times Available for Home Games:

    _______________________________________________________________________

    _______________________________________________________________________

    Days Unavailable for Away Games:__________________________________________
    **Please keep your conflict dates to a minimum- scheduling is difficult enough¡Xthanks.

    For Girls:
    Return this form along with the League Fee, Insurance Certificate and Directions to your Home Gym (if not already on the website) to the following address:
    Garden State Girls Basketball
    c/o Berkeley Heights Recreation
    56 Columbus Avenue
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    FOR BOYS :GARDEN STATE BASKETBALL LEAGUE
    P.O. BOX 135 BERKELEY HEIGHTS,07922

    Or via e-mail to: GIRLS :tbarton@bhtwp.com
    BOYS:JAMES_BYRNES@HOTMAIL.COM

    We need GIRLS form by November 12, 2009 to begin the scheduling process.

    BOYS form needs to be returned by November 12,2009







    Upcoming Games/Practices

    Saturday, Nov 7
    6th Grade Boys AMERICAN
    BERK HGHTS 6 @ MENDHAM 5 TBA MENDHAM
    7th Grade Boys AMERICAN
    MENDHAM @ LONG HILL TBA Long Hill central school
    8th Grade Boys AMERICAN
    COLONIA @ WESTFIELD SCHUMAN TBA Westfield-Edison jr highschool
    Monday, Nov 9
    8th Grade Boys AMERICAN
    WESTFIELD SCHUMAN @ ASSUMPTION 7:00pm  ROSELLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

    For a complete schedule listing, click here!



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