Rules of Play at Howard Sports - Maine Indoor Sports Leagues
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BASKETBALL RULES
Southern Maine SportsZone - Rules of Play - 2008
These rules are subject to be changed or modified without prior notice. Southern Maine Sportszone reserves the right to make any changes or modifications to these rules.
Apart from and including the rules stated below, Howard Sports abides by MPA Rules and Regulations.
A copy of these rules is held within the Howard Sports office and is available for viewing by request.
Number of Players:
Court 1, 2 & 3 5 V 5 (unless 3 v 3 league or tournament) All age division
Adult: Teams will need a minimum of four (4) players to start game. Opposing team has choice to play 5 V 4 or 4 V4. This decision needs to be made at start of game and is final. If team has less than four (4) players at game time, team will forfeit game. If a team desires to utilize a non-rostered player, consent must be obtained from Howard Sports and the opposing team that the non-rostered player would be competing against.
Balls:
Men’s U10-U12: 28.5 (Women’s Ball)
Men's U13: (Official Size)
Women’s U10: Adult 28.5 (Women’s Ball)
Players Equipment:
Footwear - All courts: Sneakers only (NO Black souls)
Uniform reversible jerseys of the same color, with numbers printed on them are required.
Game Length REGULAR SEASON and PLAYOFFS:
Men’s & Women’s:
Two (2) 20-minute halves with continuous running time until last two (2) minutes, this will be stop time. Note: Referee may stop the clock based on the occurrence of a serious injury and timeouts. Half Time Break length is under the discretion of the referee based on the time keeping of the league schedule.
Boys & Girls:
Two (2) 15-minute halves with stop time. Note: Referee may stop the clock based on the occurrence of a serious injury and timeouts. Half Time Break length is under the discretion of the referee based on the time keeping of the league schedule.
Overtime:
If game is tied at the end of regulation there will be a two (2) minute overtime, if still tied there will be another two (2) minute overtime and this will continue until there is a winner decided.
Fouls, Cautions and Ejections (Men’s & Women’s):
Adult- After 6 fouls that player will be out of game.
Youth- After 5 fouls that player will be out of game.
Technical Fouls:
A technical foul will result in the opposing team having two (2) foul shots and possession of the ball.
1st technical foul – result is foul for player
2nd technical foul (In same game) – result ejected from game, plus 1 game suspension and a $25.00 fine to be paid before you play next game (Adult leagues only)
3 technical fouls for one player within the season will result in that players expulsion from the league.
Hanging on the rim will result in a technical foul. Dunking outside of game play will result in a technical foul, individual players will be held responsible for damages to basket and backboard.
Adult - A bench technical foul will go to team captain
Youth – A bench technical foul will go to team coach.
Ejections from league:
Any threat or physical contact with referee or another player will result in immediate dismissal from league and anything else that is associated with Howard Sports.
Other:
The referee has the discretion to eject any player at any time due to inappropriate behavior or language. This will result in a one (1) game suspension.
All levels: After 7 fouls in a half opposing team will shoot 1 and 1
After 10 fouls in a half opposing team will shoot 2 foul shoots
Any player(s) found to be playing in the next scheduled game after a previous ejection will result in a disqualification for the entire team for the remainder of the current session or tournament. No exceptions.
Players, managers and coaches are not allowed to argue with a referee during play. A referee’s decision regarding play and discipline on the court is final.
Substitutions:
There will be NO FREE SUBSTITUTION.
All players must check in at the scorer’s table before entering the game.
Team Boxes:
All coaches need to stay in their respective coaches box during play of any game.
All players need to respect the referee during each game and not be in play while not checked in.
Time Outs
All levels: Each team will get three (3) timeouts per half, no carryovers.
Overtime: Each team will get one (1) time out for each overtime played.
Playoffs
All playoffs are single elimination unless noted otherwise.
All teams make the Playoffs. Team record will determine Playoff seeding.
Playoff games will be the same as a regular season game (two 20 minute halves with stop time in the last two minutes)
If a playoff game is tied at the end of play there will be a 2-minute overtime (all stop time). This will repeat itself until there is a winner.
Winners of each game advance to the next round.
Player’s names and their signatures are required on the roster form to be eligible to play. (This is to be done no later than the 2nd week of play in each session)
Teams must have at least the minimum number of players on the court to play. Teams without enough players present to play will forfeit the game. Teams forfeiting their first game of a playoff without giving at least 24 hours notice will be fined $25 and not allowed to play again until the fine is paid.
Indoor Soccer
Southern Maine SportsZone - Rules of Play - 2006
These rules are subject to be changed or modified without prior notice. Southern Maine Sportszone reserves the right to make any changes or modifications to these rules.
Apart from and including the rules stated below, Southern Maine SportsZone abides by FIFA Rules and Regulations.
Number of Players:
- Field 1 - 7 v 7 (includes a goalkeeper) All ages and divisions.
- Field 2- 6 v 6 (includes a goalkeeper) All ages and divisions.
All teams must have the minimum number of players (6 on Field 1 to play and 5 on field 2). If a team does not have the minimum number of players from their roster within 5 minutes after the scheduled game time, it shall result in a forfeit of the scheduled game for their team. Teams may not utilize non-rostered players without prior game time consent from opposing team and game official must be notified.
Balls:
- U-12 Girls, U-11 Girls, U-12 Boys, U-11 Boys, U-10 Boys and Girls and Lower Divisions - Size 4*
- U-14 Boys and Girls, and Higher Divisions (including adults) - Size 5 *
- If neither team has a size 4 ball that is suitable for play, then a size 5 is acceptable.
Players Equipment:
- Footwear - Field 1 - Sneakers, Turf Shoes or Rubber Cleats
- Field 2 - (Basketball floor) - Sneakers Only
- Field 3 - Same as Field 1
- Shin Guards: ALL Players in all divisions are required to wear Shin Guards and socks that cover the shin guards.
Game Length REGULAR SEASON:
Two (2) 25 minute halves with continuous running time. Note: Referee may stop the clock based on the occurrence of a serious injury. Half Time Break length is under the discretion of the referee based on the timekeeping of the league schedule.
TOURNAMENT GAMES: All divisions, all tournaments; Each game consists of one 25 minute period-continuous running time.
Start and Restart of Play:
The Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forwards or backwards from the center mark. It does not have to make a full rotation. Following a goal on Field 1, a goal may be scored on the kick off (Direct Kick), however on Field 3 the ball must be touched by two players (Indirect Kick) before entering the goal on any kickoff.
Ball in and out of play:
The Ball is deemed out of play when making contact with the netting that surrounds each field. After placing the ball on the surface in relation to where the ball hits the netting, the opposition will have 5 seconds to get the ball back into play, this is an Indirect kick. If this rule is infringed then the opposing team will be awarded an Indirect free kick.
Cautions and Ejections:
A Yellow Card: Results in a two minute penalty for the player cautioned of which the team plays a man down. Note: Two minute penalty will roll over into the second half if necessary.
A Red Card: Results in a player being ejected from the remainder of the current game and the next game (tournaments included). Any players found to be playing in the consecutive game after a previous ejection will result in a disqualification for the entire team for the remainder of the current session or tournament. No exceptions.
Players, managers and coaches are not allowed to argue with a referee during play. A referee's decision regarding play and discipline on the field is final. If a referee deems the actions or words of any player, manager or coach to be contradictory of the tenants of good sportsmanship, he/she may issue a yellow or red card to the player or bench at his/her discretion.
Substitutions:
- Players are allowed to substitute "on the fly"
- Players must enter the game within 5 feet of the team's door
- Too many players on the field will result first with a warning and from then on an Indirect free kick will be awarded on each occasion.
Offside:
The offside rule is not in effect on any field in our facility.
Team Boxes:
Only team players and coaching staff will be allowed in the players box during the game. Please keep the number of coaches to a minimum.
Boards:
Players cannot put both hands on the boards while controlling the ball. A direct free kick would be awarded for infringement of this rule. Body checking into the boards is not allowed.
Slide Tackles:
Slide tackling is not permitted in any age level.
Goalkeepers:
Goalkeepers are not allowed to punt the ball from their area.
A goalkeeper may throw or drop kick the ball back into play.
Goalkeepers may drop kick balls over mid-line
Balls cannot be thrown beyond the mid-field line without first touching the wall, the glass, a player or the ground first. Infraction of this rule results in a direct kick for Field 1 and an indirect kick for Field 3 given to the opposition from the midfield line at the spot where the ball crossed the line.
Playoffs (regular league sessions only):
**All players on the night of playoffs will need to get a bracelet and sign your roster form (have your ID ready) in the office before you can play in any game during the playoffs.
All teams make the Playoffs. Team record will determine Playoff standings.
Playoff games will be for 25 minutes straight.
If a playoff game is tied at the end of 25 minutes, then 3 penalty kicks will be taken from the players on the field at the end of play. If still tied sudden death penalties will be taken.
If a playoff final is tied at the end of 25 minutes, then 10 minute sudden death overtime will be played. If the game is still tied then 5 penalty kicks will be taken by 5 players on the field at the end of play. If still tied sudden death penalties will be taken.
Winners of each game advance to the next round.
Player's names and their signatures are required on the roster form to be eligible to play (Adult leagues only). This is to be done no later than the 2 week of play in each session.
Teams must have at least the minimum number of players on the field to play. Teams without enough players present to play will forfeit the game five minutes after the scheduled game time.
Teams forfeiting their first game of a playoff without giving at least 24 hours notice will be fined $25 and not allowed to play again until the fine is paid.
Howard Sports Soccer AGE MATRIX -2008/2009
Coaches please follow the age matrix. Use of illeagal players will result in a forfiet and possible removal from the league.
Division
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
U19
89
89
89
89
89
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
U18
90
90
90
90
90
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
U17
91
91
91
91
91
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
U16
92
92
92
92
92
93
93
93
93
93
93
93
U15
93
93
93
93
93
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
U14
94
94
94
94
94
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
U13
95
95
95
95
95
96
96
96
96
96
96
96
U12
96
96
96
96
96
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
U11
97
97
97
97
97
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
U10
98
98
98
98
98
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
U09
99
99
99
99
99
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
U08
00
00
00
00
00
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
U07
01
01
01
01
01
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
U06
02
02
02
02
02
02
03
03
03
03
03
03
Field Hockey
Southern Maine Sportszone - Rules of Play - 2005
Southern Maine Sportszone reserves the right to change/modify these rules without prior notice. Apart from the rules cited below, Howard Sports abides by the NFHS Rules & Regulations.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Field 1 – (High School Division) 7v7 Including Goalkeeper.
Field 3 – (Middle School Division) 7v7 Including Goalkeeper.
All teams must have the minimum number of players (6 on Field 1 & 5 on Field 3) to play a league game. If a team does not have the minimum number of players from their team roster within 5 minutes after the scheduled game time it will be a forfeited game. If the opposing team has the minimum number of players or more and agrees to play a league game it will be so counted.
PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Footwear – Field 1 & Field 3, sneakers or plastic/rubberized cleats.
Shin Guards must be worn under socks & mouth guards are mandatory. All goalkeeper’s must have appropriate safety equipment.
GAME LENGTH
A league game shall be two 25 minute halves with running time. It is the Referee’s discretion to stop the clock due to a serious injury. Half-time length is at the referee’s discretion based on the timekeeping of the league schedule.
PLAYOFF GAMES
All playoff games will consist of a single 25 minute running time period.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Teams may substitute “on the fly.” Players must enter the game within five feet of the team’s door. Too many players on the field will result a team warning the first infraction, then a free hit will be awarded thereafter.
BOARDS
Body checking into the boards is not allowed and an infraction will result in a free hit as well as the removal of said player for two minutes. The team must also play one player shorthanded until the time has been served. Players may not put hand(s) on the boards while playing the ball. A free hit shall be awarded for violating this rule to the opposing team.
TEAM BOXES
Only team players and coaching staff (adults) will be permitted behind benches.
CONDUCT
Players, managers and/or coaches are not permitted to argue with the referee during play. A referee’s decision regarding play and discipline on the field is final. If a referee deems the actions or words of any player, coach or spectator to be contrary to the tenants of good sportsmanship, he/she may issue a yellow or red card and require removal of the individual(s) from the facility.
SITUATIONAL PLAY
The ball may not be raised above the waist as a result of a hit including scooping & flicking. Violation will result in the opposition being awarded a free hit at the spot of the infraction.
At no time can the ball be driven. A “drive” shall be defined as: when a player’s stick comes above the waist and follows thru above the knee.
Players cannot tackle unless they are in a position to play the ball without body contact.
The Obstruction rule is defined as: Any player who obstructs an opponent who is attempting to play the ball, backs into a player, physically interferes with the stick or body of an opponent or shields the ball from an opponent with their stick or body and/or using the boards as a means of obstruction.
The “advantage rule” shall be defined as: a penalty is awarded only when a player or team has been disadvantaged by an opponent breaking the rules. If awarding a penalty is not an advantage to the team which did not break the rules, play shall continue.
The ball shall be considered out of play when it touches any netting above the boards and the referee shall award the possession. If the ball hits the boards adjacent to the goal area off an offensive player, the ball is dead and the defense shall have the free hit. If the ball hits the boards adjacent to the goal area off a defensive player intentionally, the offense shall be awarded a corner hit.
A free push shall be awarded in the event that, outside of the scoring circle, a player commits a foul which interferes with the flow of the game.
A Penalty Corner shall be awarded to the offensive team at any time that a defensive player commits a foul inside the scoring circle, which does not prevent a sure goal.
A Penalty Stroke shall be awarded to the offensive team at any time that a defensive player commits a foul inside the scoring circle, which prevents a sure goal.
PENALTY CORNERS
For a corner play, there will only be 3 defensive players allowed beyond the half field mark during a corner. The offensive players must remain at the half field mark until the ball is struck.
OVERTIME
During regular league play, there is no overtime period or alternating penalty corners to break a tie. During the playoffs, if the game is tied after the 25 minute “game” alternating penalty corners will be utilized to break the tie. A coin toss will decide which team will execute the first penalty corner. In the event that the first team scores, the second team will have the opportunity to execute its own penalty corner to tie the overtime period. Corner execution will continue until one team has scored in a sequence and the other has not.
The penalty corner is considered complete when either the offensive team has scored, or the defensive team has cleared the ball cleanly past the first dividing line (what would normally be the 25 yard line).
Indoor Volleyball
Howards Sports - Rules of Play - 2005
These rules are subject to be changed or modified without prior notice. Howard Sports reserves the right to make any changes or modifications to these rules.
GAME LENGTH
First to score 25 points with 2 point lead, (no point cap). Except deciding game first to 15 (no cap). Best out of 3.
POSITIONS
At the moment the ball is contacted by the server each team must be within its own team court. In two rows of three players. These rows may be staggered.
POSITION FAULT
The player of a team commits a position fault if they are not in the correct position during contact by server. One point awarded to serving team, or serve is handed over.
ROTATION
When the receiving team earns the right to serve they must rotate one position clockwise.
ROTATION FAULTS
When a team over rotates, or under rotates. Service is handed to other team and rotation is corrected.