CYBA League Rules 2022-23

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Coaching

All individuals volunteering to coach a team with CYBA must register through the online registration system. Teams will be assigned on a first-come basis. Priority will be given to parents/guardians of children enrolled at Central ISD and returning CYBA coaches in the event that we have more coaches register than teams available. Assistant coach may not be declared until after draft.

Coaches should hold a one hour practice a minimum of once weekly throughout the season, but not more than twice weekly. Practices should focus on basketball fundamentals, rules of play, encouragement, and motivation.

Coaches must make their best effort to give each player a minimum of 50% playing time each game.  If lack of playing time becomes a repeat problem, a board member may be assigned to sit with the team and assist with time management.

Any coach receiving 2 technical fouls during a game will be removed from the game and may not sit with the team for the remainder of the game.  Any coach who is removed from more than one game during the season must meet with the Board before reinstatement with the team. Any coach who is not reinstated after meeting with the Board will be considered banned from coaching for the remainder of the season, and all following seasons, until the Board holds an official vote for reinstatement. This vote will only be carried out by written request of the banned individual.

Book Keeping

Home team will be responsible for keeping the official score book at the clock desk. Coaches or designated appointee will enter their players into the official score book before each game. If a player is not present, there is no penalty for having his name in the book.

Game Play

Each team will be allowed 2 timeouts per half lasting 60 seconds each.

In case of a tie, overtime will consist of 3 minutes, stopping the clock in the last one minute. Teams will receive one additional timeout.  Any timeouts remaining from the second half will carry over into overtime. If the game is still tied after overtime, there will be a 1 minute intermission followed by a sudden-death overtime.  First score will end the game

In the referee's judgment, if the offensive team tries to run out the clock without attempting to cross the half court or 3-point line in a timely manner, it is an automatic turnover. The defense will take over at the hash mark closest to the half court line.

Mercy rule will take effect in all age divisions when a 20 point lead is reached. The defense of the leading team must remain behind the 3-point line when a 20 point lead is achieved and must remain behind the 3-point line as long as a 15 point or greater lead is maintained. If a 20 point lead is held in the final 2 minutes, the clock will not stop except for timeouts or injury.

If poor sportsmanship is shown during or upon conclusion of a game, the referees and board members will have the option to remove any spectator, player, or coach for the remainder of the game or tournament. This will include, but is not limited to, foul language at any time, excessive arguing or yelling at referees, and playing in a manner that attempts to physically harm opponents.

Rules not discussed here shall be governed by the National Federation of High School Association Rule Book.

5-6 yr old League:

27.5 inch ball, 8’6 Goal height, 7’ (White/Yellow volleyball line) Free throw line, boys and girls combined

6 minute quarters with running clock throughout the game until the last minute of the 4th quarter and/or overtime.

Games will begin with a coin toss or mutual agreement between coaches for initial possession. The teams will alternate possession on any tied ball situation.  In case of a tie game, the overtime will begin with a coin toss and alternating possession in any jump situation thereafter.

No guarding in back court. One violation warning PER HALF.  All violations after first warning will result in a technical foul.

The defense must remain behind the three point line until the ball crosses inside the three point line. One violation warning PER HALF.  All violations after first warning will result in a technical foul. Once inside the three point line, the defense may guard anywhere in the half court.  Defense may begin guarding at half court during the last 1 minute of the game.

One coach per team will be allowed on the court during play to instruct players.  To avoid confusion, coaches may not instruct players from opposing teams.

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7-8 yr old League

28.5” ball for boys, 27.5" ball for girls, 8’6 Goal height, Short Free throw line

8 minute quarters with running clock throughout the game until the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter and the last two minutes of overtime.

No guarding in back court. One violation warning PER HALF.  All violations after first warning will result in a technical foul.

The defense must remain behind the three point line until the ball crosses half court. One violation warning PER HALF.  All violations after first warning will result in a technical foul. Defense may begin guarding at half court during the last 1 minute of the game.  

Maximum of 5 seconds in the lane.

9-10 yr old League

28.5” Ball, 10’ Goal height, Regulation Free throw line

No guarding in the back court until 4th quarter. One violation warning PER HALF. All violations after first warning are technical fouls.

Maximum of 5 seconds in the lane.

11/12 yr old & 13/14 yr old Leagues

28.5” Ball for girls, 29.5” Ball for boys

This age will be played by the NFHS rules.