MIXED BASKETBALL RULES & REGULATIONS

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MIXED BASKETBALL RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Fielding a Team
1.1. Team Captains are required to pay the full game fee ($55) before their game commences.
1.2. Teams may field a maximum of five (5) registered players on court. At least four (4)
registered players are required for a game to commence. Teams must register all players
before the start of their first game. New players or fill-ins must register before they can take
the court, even for a one-off game.
1.3. Teams playing Mixed Basketball may have a maximum of three (3) and minimum two (2)
males on court at any time.
1.4. If a team cannot field a legitimate team ten minutes after the game’s start time, a forfeit will
be declared against that team.
1.5. To qualify for finals, a player must have played a minimum of three (3) games for that team.
1.6. Players must be 16 years of age to be eligible to play.
1.7. Players’ attendance must be recorded at every game. It is the Team Captain’s responsibility
to ensure that players in their team have been marked on the team sheet. Players will be
assumed not to have played if attendance has not been recorded.
1.8. A team forfeiting three (3) times will lose their place in the competition.
2. The Game
2.1. Game will begin with a jump ball it can be either Male v Male or Female v Female what ever
combination jumps the first half the other will begin the second.
2.2. Games will consist of 2 x 18 minute halves, with a break of one minute at half time.
2.3. Games are played according to standard rules of basketball, with the following modifications
for mixed competition:
2.3.1. Males cannot jump in attempt to block a Females shot. The value of the shot shall be
awarded as goal tending.
2.4. Games will start and finish on time. No injury time or “time outs” will be allowed.
2.5. Teams may substitute players at any time during the game but must notify the referees.
3. Attire
3.1. Players must not wear jewellery or watches during play. Long fingernails must be trimmed to
a suitable length.
3.2. Teams should be dressed in matching coloured tops. Tops must, at minimum, be numbered
on the back
3.3. Appropriate, closed footwear must be worn. Players will not be allowed to take the court with
bare feet.
4. Scoring
Win 3 points Bye 3 points
Draw 2 points Win by Forfeit 3 points (15-0)
Loss 1 point Loss by Forfeit -3 points (0-15)
BONUS POINTS
10 points – received if all fees are up to date by Round 3 (registration,
forfeit holding fee and all game fees; or upfront competition fee)

5. Fee Structure
Team Registration
Forfeit Holding Fee
Game Fee
UPFRONT FEE
$35 per team (one-off)
$55 per team (one-off)
$55 per team (per game)
Teams have the option of paying upfront for the entire competition.
The upfront fee is variable, based on competition duration, team
entries etc. Enquire closer to the start of competition for the current
upfront fee. Generally, the upfront option will save you a game fee
and negate the need to collect money from players each week, and
present receipts to staff for each game.
5.1. Should a team complete a season without forfeiting, the forfeit holding fee will be used to
cover payment for the final game of regular competition.
5.2. No guarantee is given for refunds for teams paying up front, should they forfeit, be forfeited
against or receive byes due to unavoidable competition changes.
6. Code of Conduct
All players and spectators are required to abide by the Code of Conduct. Penalties for breaching
this Code of Conduct may include verbal or written warnings, sending off for periods and / or
remainder of game, or suspension or expulsion from current and future competitions. Newcastle
University Sport reserves the right to remove individuals or teams from the premises or deny
entry to individuals or teams at its discretion.
6.1. Abide by the rules of the match or competition.
6.2. Behave in a positive manner at all times and do not direct physical or verbal abuse towards
officials or participants at any time.
6.3. Encourage and support honest effort, skilled performance and improvement.
6.4. Show respect for opponents and their skills.
6.5. Do not mix alcohol with sport. No player will be permitted to take part in any competition
where there is any indication of intoxication.
6.6. Respect the official’s decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate a referee or match
official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards a referee or match
official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion.
6.7. Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it occurs between spectators, coaches,
officials or players.
6.8. Leave the area tidy and free from any litter or other mess.
It is considered unacceptable behaviour to constantly question officials decisions. Team captains
may approach officials for rule clarification. The decision of the official on court is final and
continued harassment of officials may result in players being sent from the court or excluded from
competition.
7. Insurance
7.1. Newcastle University Sport recommends that each player privately covers themselves
against injury. Whilst there is Public Liability and Professional Indemnity cover, there is no
Personal Accident cover in place. Players participate at their own risk and participation is
subject to NUsport Terms and Conditions available to view at www.theforum.org.au or on
request at The Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre, University, or The Forum Health & Wellness
Centre, Harbourside.
7.2. NUsport advises patrons with existing medical conditions to seek appropriate medical
clearance before participating in NUsport managed programs.
Participate at your own risk.