Rules - Basketball

GAME SET UP

GAME LENGTH	50 minutes
GAME BREAKDOWN	Warm up: 3 minutes 1st half: 22 minutes running time Halftime break: 3 minutes 2nd half: 22 minutes running time (Stop time for final 2 minutes of 2nd half) Overtime: There is no overtime during regular season - the game will end in a tie. For playoffs, a game cannot end in a tie and a winner will be determined in the following manner: There will be a four (4) minute overtime with the clock stopping after every dead ball under one (1) minute. If further overtimes are necessary, a one (1) minute overtime will ensue with the same format until a winner is determined. All player fouls will carry over from the entire game. It is golden goal (first goal wins) Timeouts: Each team is granted one (1) 30 second timeout per game. The game clock will stop for charged timeouts. Timeouts MUST be called by a player on the field. Unused timeouts do NOT carry over. Shot clock: No shot clock will be used.
ON THE FIELD	8 on 8 Field Lacrosse. 2 Attackers, 3 Midfield, 2 Defenders and 1 Goalie.
HOME & AWAY BENCHES	Use your assigned bench or sideline area at all times as outlined in your team’s home or away designation.
RINGERS / EXTRA PLAYERS DURING REGULAR SEASON	LUG Permits the use of extra players during the regular season in order to maintain a competitive level of play. All extras should be of similar skill level to the league they are playing. Teams should follow the How to Call up a player process when doing so.
RINGERS / EXTRA PLAYERS DURING PLAYOFFS	Ringers / Substitute Players are NOT permitted in playoffs. If a team is deemed to have players that are not on their official roster during playoffs, the game will be considered default for the accused team. Teams can request an ID check of a player to confirm that player is on their opponent’s registered LUG roster. If a request is made, it must be done either before the game, during the game, or within 10 minutes after the game has ended. After this time, it is no longer valid. Punishment for using illegal players may include but is not limited to one or more of the following; suspension of the player(s), removal of any goals scored or assisted goals, forfeit of the game, suspension of the Captain of record, and turning over of the final game score. Ultimately, it is up to the league to make the final discretionary judgement call on how to rule it.
JERSEY NUMBERS / STATS	Teams are given LUG jerseys for the season. All players must update their player number on their HockeyShift profile in order to receive stats for their games. Click here for information on how to update your jersey number. Every player must wear a readable number on their jersey at all times. Only one player per number per team. All player numbers must correspond with the scoresheet. Captains are ultimately responsible for ensuring that all game statistics are accurate, and must address LUG Management with any questions.
HELMET AND CAGE	Proper fitting helmet with a full cage is required.
WEATHER PROTOCOL	Games are played in the rain, snow or shine. Games will be suspended when there is reasonable threat of lightning. Further information on weather suspensions can be found in the LUG Weather Policy.

PLAYING THE GAME

CREASE VIOLATION	Attacking players are subject to crease violation if the player steps in or on the crease line. Defending players are permitted to step in or on the crease line. Goalies must clear the ball within 4 seconds of a shot.
OUT OF BOUNDS	Possession changes when a player steps on the line or beyond or when the ball exits the playing field. The opposing team then takes possession nearest to the exit point for a quick restart. After a shot on goal, if the ball leaves boundary possession is awarded to the player closest to where the ball exits the field at the time it crosses the boundary.
AFTER SCORING	After a goal is scored, the goalie will clear the ball out of the crease. Once the opposing players have moved beyond the touch line, the referee blows the whistle to re-start play.
SUBSTITUTIONS	During the game, all substitutions are on the fly; players must step completely off of the field before a teammate enters the playing field. Changes must be made at half.
OFFSIDES	Onside Rules are in effect – min. 2 players on offense and 3 on defense at all times. (Including goalie)
FACE OFFS	2 face offs, 1 at the beginning of each half. All players aside from the draw taker will stand beyond the restraining line and will be allowed to challenge once the whistle is blown.
# OF PLAYERS	See the LUG Minimum Number of Players Required Policy.
LONG POLES	Three (3) long poles maximum on the field.
CHECKING	One handed check are allowed, but not if a slash. No body checking permitted.
PENALTY TIME	30 second technical foul or change of possesion. NOT 45 RUNNING 60 second personal foul. NOT 90 RUNNING Penalty time starts on the restart whistle. The timekeeper releases penalized players when their served time has expired.
GAME FORFEITS/ DEFAULTS	We take forfeits very seriously at LUG. Registration is a commitment and we expect teams to play all of their scheduled games and be respectful of their opponent's commitment and expectations. Failure to attend a scheduled game deprives other teams a portion of their season and is frustrating to everyone who traveled and took time from their personal schedules to be there. Refer to the Forfeits & Defaults policy for further information and applicable sanctions.

STANDINGS AND DIVISIONS

DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE	Teams/Free Agents will be placed into divisions initially based upon their submitted registration, skill level, and position. League administration reserves the right to move a team (or player) to a higher or lower division based on; Overall and/or individual Player skill level Win/loss record Any other statistical data This rule is applicable at any time during the season.
STANDINGS	Win = 2 points Tie/Shootout/OT Loss = 1 point Loss = 0 points
TIE BREAKERS	Win % Head to Head Goal Differential Greatest number of goals for Least number of goals against Least # of Forfeits/Defaults Coin Flip In the event more than two teams are tied, the above process is followed until one or more teams are removed and the process begins again with the remaining teams. This is followed until only one team is remaining.
PAYMENT POLICY	LUG holds the right to take disciplinary action on teams that have not fulfilled the full balance of team fees 2 weeks after the first game is played. LUG Teams are expected to pay the full amount designated to each league regardless of rostered players.
SKILL LEVEL - PLAYERS	Players are rated based on their experience in basketball as per the online registration guidelines: Women's Division (Tiered into divisions after teams are formed) Elite Competitive: AAAA, AAA Competitive: AA Recreational: A, House Based on these categories, each team by division should contain a majority of players (51% or more) at these individual skill levels.

CODE OF CONDUCT

EXPECTATION AT ALL LUG EVENTS (GAME AND NON-GAME RELATED)

All participants are expected to live up to a standard Code of Conduct. The LUG Code of Conduct includes some basic rules for participating in the league and being present at games and LUG events. These common sense rules are extremely important and any violation or failure to follow these rules will result in player or team suspension and/or expulsion from LUG sports.

FACILITY BEHAVIOR

All players/coaches/fans/LUG affiliates are expected to respect all facility rules.

Use of profanity, slander, racial comments or any kind of inappropriate language is not permitted.
Groups/Individuals are responsible for any damage caused to the facility.
Garbage must be placed in bins provided.
Spitting/Chewing tobacco products is strictly prohibited in all areas of the facility.
Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused entry and or removed from the premises.
Possession and/or consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited and includes any change rooms and benches.
Smoking/Vaping of any kind is prohibited in the facility.

FAN BEHAVIOR

Team captains are responsible for the actions of their fans. Fans must stay behind the team bench in the bleachers and may not enter the court during the game, including halftime. Penalty: technical foul or forfeiture.

SUSPENSIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTION	LUG Sports reserves the right to impose disciplinary action against any player deemed to have broken the rules and regulations of the league including but not limited to suspension and expulsion with ZERO refund.
SUSPENDED PLAYERS / TEAMS	No one is allowed to play on any team in the league while on suspension from another team. Captains are ultimately responsible for notifying their players of any suspensions. Suspension from the regular season will carry over to the playoffs and future seasons. Suspended players are not permitted on the Player’s bench. Any player knowingly participating in a League game while under suspension will automatically have their teams’ points removed for that game and the suspension length will be doubled (at minimum). If the Team Rep knowingly permits a suspended or ineligible Player to participate in a League game, the Team Rep and the team will face disciplinary action.
SUSPENSIONS - GAME PLAY INFRACTIONS	Any penalty incurred that carries an automatic suspension cannot be appealed. LUG Management will work with the Game Officials to determine any suspensions administered from actions in game play.
SUSPENSIONS - NON-GAME PLAY INFRACTIONS	Any infractions to the LUG Code of Conduct that occur away from the field of play will receive an automatic suspension with potential further action taken by LUG Management: Alcohol: All alcohol is prohibited from being brought into facilities. This includes change rooms, the parking lot, benches, stands, and any other not mentioned facility premises. Any alcohol seen on benches will result in an additional suspension due to the complete disregard for the rules. Player with Alcohol = 1 game suspension. 2nd infraction results in removal from league. Team with Alcohol - 1 game team suspension. 2nd infraction results in removal from league. Benches - 2 game team suspension. 2nd infraction results in removal from league. Vaping & Smoking: Smoking or vaping is prohibited inside facilities. Player = 1 game suspension. 2nd infraction results in removal from league. Abusive Behaviour: LUG has a zero tolerance for any abuse or harassment towards or by any LUG participant, game official or spectator. All incidents should be reported to LUG Management by completing an Incident form. Submitted incidents will be assessed using the Discipline and Complaints Policy and a minimum of a two game suspension will be applied. Any player determined to have been involved in an act of racism or hate will be removed from the league. Facility Damage: Any team found to have damaged the facility in any way will receive an automatic 3 game suspension. If there is damage to the facility that you are made aware of, please take photos and complete a LUG Incident Form. Fan Behavior: All actions of the fans are attributed to the teams on the ice. Please ensure your guests behave and follow the above rules. Any incidents created by fans may result in a Fan Ban for your division. Teams found to have brought fans to the rink to party or drink will receive suspensions.
FIGHTING FULL TIME PLAYER	Fighting is NOT permitted in LUG Lacrosse and carries the following automatic suspensions. These suspensions are not eligible for appeal. FIRST INFRACTION Major Penalty & ejection from game. * Fighting offences will be reviewed and may result in subsequent suspensions or disciplinary actions. Any call up player that is assessed a fighting infraction will be ineligible for any further games in the season. SECOND INFRACTION** Those involved in multiple fighting majors in a single season may be suspended and/or removed from the league. Each case will be evaluated on a case by case basis by league management.
FIGHTING CALL UP PLAYER NOT REGISTERED IN LEAGUE	Any call up player that is not a full time registered player with LUG in the current season will automatically be ineligible for all future games for the remainder of the season.
BENCH BRAWLS	Any team involved in a bench brawl or line brawl will receive an automatic 1 game suspension. The situation will also be reviewed for further suspensions to individuals and the team above this. Both teams will receive a default for the game in which the brawl took place.
APPEAL PROCESS	A Team Captain, on behalf of the suspended player, may appeal a suspension of three (3) games or more by filing a written submission to LUG Management and paying a $75 review fee. The appeal letter must be submitted to LUG Management within three (3) days of the suspension's issue and the fee must be received before any appeal will be considered. A suspension appeal may only be made by the Team Captain. The letter must outline the basis for the appeal (eg Player's penalty history, comparable suspension length for similar infraction, etc). Upon receipt of the appeal letter and review fee, the appeal will be reviewed by LUG Management. The following information may be considered relevant to any review: - Player suspension and penalty history relevant to LUG league play in any sport - Game Officials' reports - LUG onsite staff and Commissioner reports - All information gathered in the initial suspension review