- Game time: 18 minute running halves (last 2 minutes stop clock)
- Clock only stops on injuries and time outs (first 16 minutes)
- Normal stop time the last 2 minutes of each half.
- Each team gets 3 time outs per game. 60 seconds each.
- 3 minute halftime
- Intermediate size ball (28.5) used for 5th and 6th grades.
- No zone defense allowed for 5th and 6th grades.
- Grade 5: A player's feet may break the plane of the FT line when shooting freethrows.
- Man-to-man press allowed in last 2 minutes of each half for 5th and 6th grades.
- Press allowed at anytime for 7th and 8th grades.
- Any team leading by 15 or more points may not press
- Overtime = “Sudden Death” (the first team to score shall be declared the winner).
- Practice balls will not be provided.