Basketball Nova Scotia Provincial Championship Rules of Play

Provincial Championship Rules of Play

Revised October 2017
Revised January 2020

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Table of Contents
1. GAME SCHEDULE 4
2. FIBA RULES 4
3. BALL SIZES 4
3.1 SIZE 5 BASKETBALLS 4
3.2 SIZE 6 BASKETBALLS 4
3.3 SIZE 7 BASKETBALLS 4
4. MERCY RULE 4
4.1 RESPECT FOR OPPONENTS 4
4.2 U12 DIVISION 1 AND 2 4
4.3 U14, U16, AND U18 4
5. GAME TIMING 4
5.1 UNDER 10 DEVELOPMENTAL JAMBOREE 4
5.1.1 Half-time 4
5.2 UNDER 12 4
5.2.1 Quarters 4
5.2.2 Half-time 4
5.3 UNDER 14 4
5.3.1 Equal play 4
5.3.2 Half-time 4
5.4 UNDER 16 AND UNDER 18 4
5.4.1 Half-time 4
5.5 TIE GAMES 4
6. SHOT CLOCK 5
6.1 U10, U12, AND U14 5
6.2 U16 AND U18 5
7. BACK COURT POSSESSION 5
8. TIME OUTS 5
4.2 REGULATION PLAY 5
4.3 OVERTIME 5
9. UNDER 14 DIVISION AGE CLASS VARIATIONS 6
9.1 PLAYER TO PLAYER DEFENSE 6
9.2 NO DOUBLE TEAMING 6
9.3 PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL DEFENSES 6
9.4 EQUAL PLAY 6
9.5 SUBSTITUTIONS DURING A SHIFT 6
9.6 FOURTH QUARTER EXCLUSION 6
10. UNDER 12 DIVISION AGE CLASS VARIATIONS 7
10.1 EQUAL PLAY 7
10.2 SUBSTITUTIONS DURING A SHIFT 7
10.3 MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS 7
10.4 NO 3 POINT BASKETS 7
10.5 FREE THROW LINE 7
10.6 NO FULL COURT DEFENSE 7
10.6.1 Full Court Defense Exception 7
10.7 PLAYER TO PLAYER DEFENSE 7
10.8 NO DOUBLE TEAMING 7
10.9 PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL DEFENSES 7
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10.10 LAST 30 SECONDS TIMING 7
10.11 PENALTY FOUL SHOTS 7
11. UNDER 10 DEVELOPMENTAL JAMBOREE DIVISION AGE CLASS VARIATIONS 8
11.1 GAME TIMING 8
11.2 4 ON 4 PLAY 8
11.3 NO SCORES DISPLAYED 8
11.4 EQUAL PLAY 8
11.5 BASKET HEIGHT 8
11.6 NO 3 POINT BASKETS 8
11.7 NO FULL COURT DEFENSE 8
11.8 PLAYER TO PLAYER DEFENSE 8
11.9 NO DOUBLE TEAMING 8
11.10 PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL DEFENSES 8
11.11 NO SCREENING 8
12. DIVISION 1 HIGH SCHOOL EXCLUSION RULE (TO BE REMOVED FOR 2021 PROVINCIAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS) 9
12.1 ELIGIBILITY 9
12.2 CLASSIFICATION OF A D1 PLAYER 9
12.3 GRADE 9 ATHLETES 9
13. U18 & U16 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES (ADDITIONAL TO THE D1 HIGH SCHOOL EXCLUSION RULE) 9
14. AGE REQUIREMENTS 11
14.1 CURRENT SEASON 11
14.2 UNDER 10 DEVELOPMENTAL JAMBOREE ELIGIBILITY 11
14.3 UNDER 12 ELIGIBILITY 11
14.4 UNDER 14 ELIGIBILITY 11
14.5 UNDER 16 ELIGIBILITY 11
14.6 UNDER 18 ELIGIBILITY 11
15. ROSTERS 11
15.1 PLAYING FOR ANOTHER CLUB 11
15.2 PLAYING IN HIGHER OR LOWER DIVISION 11
15.3 NUMBER OF ROSTERS ATHLETE CAN PLAY ON 11
15.4 OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER FOR COACHES 11
15.5 COACHING APPROVAL REQUEST 11
16. OVERTIME 11
16.1 U12, U14, U16, U18 11
17. GAME LOST BY FORFEIT 11
17.1 RULE 11
17.2 PENALTY 11
18. GAME LOST BY DEFAULT 12
18.1 RULE 12
18.2 PENALTY 12
19. FIBA TIE BREAKING PROCEDURE 12
19.1 PROCEDURE 12

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1. GAME SCHEDULE

All Provincial Championship Games are to be played as scheduled, unless advised by Basketball Nova Scotia

2. FIBA RULES

All BNS games are to be played under the current “FIBA Official Basketball Rules”, except for the variations approved by BNS
and recorded in this document.

3. BALL SIZES

The ball sizes to be used for each age class are as follows:
3.1 Size 5 Basketballs - U10 and U12 males and females.
3.2 Size 6 Basketballs - U14 males and females, U16 and U18 female.
3.3 Size 7 Basketballs - U16 and U18 male teams.

4. MERCY RULE

4.1 Respect for Opponents – Teams are to show respect for their opponents at all times. Failure to do so may result in
disciplinary action.
4.2 U12 Division 1 and 2 – If a team is ahead by 15 points of more, the leading team shall not longer be permitted to employ
a pressure defense.
4.3 U14, U16, and U18 – If a team is ahead by 25 points or more, the leading team shall no longer be permitted to employ a
full court pressure defense of any kind.

5. GAME TIMING
5.1 Under 10 Developmental Jamboree - Ten 3:20 minute run time shifts, with equal play required.
5.1.1 Half-time - 2 minutes when and where possible. Half-time may be shortened if the game is running
behind schedule.
5.2 Under 12 - Eight 4-minute stop time shifts, with equal play required.
5.2.1 Quarters - Each quarter will consist of two 4-minute stop time shifts.
5.2.2 Half-time – 5 minutes when and where possible. Half-time may be shortened if the game is
running behind schedule.
5.3 Under 14 - Four quarters of 8 minutes each with a 1-minute break between quarters.
5.3.1 Equal play - Required in the first three quarters of games played in Division 3 or lower with those three
quarters being divided into two 4-minute shifts.
5.3.2 Half-time - 5 minutes when and where possible. Half-time may be shortened if the game is running
behind schedule.
5.4 Under 16 and Under 18 - Four quarters of 10 minutes each with a 1-minute break between quarters.
5.4.1 Half-time - 5 minutes when and where possible. Half-time may be shortened if the game is running
behind schedule.
5.5 Tie Games - Not permitted in Provincial Championship play. Overtime must be played as per Rule 16 of this handbook.

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6. SHOT CLOCK
6.1 U10, U12, and U14 – The shot clock will be 30 second duration. 2017 FIBA rules around resets following fouls shall apply
except for the offensive reset rule, this will not apply. E.G. a foul in the back court will be a full 30 second reset, a defensive
non-shooting foul in the front court with less than 14 seconds shall be a 14 second reset (if the shot clock shows above
14 seconds it will stay as is).
6.2 U16 and U18 - The shot clock in U16 and U18 games be of a 24 second duration. 2017 FIBA rules around resets following
fouls shall apply except for the offensive reset rule, this will not apply. E.G. a foul in the back court will be a full 24 second
reset, a defensive non-shooting foul in the front court with less than 14 seconds shall be a 14 second reset (if the shot
clock shows above 14 seconds it will stay as is).

7. BACK COURT POSSESSION

7.1 U10, U12 or U14 – A team will be permitted to have possession of the ball in their back court for 10 seconds prior to
crossing midcourt.
7.2 U16 or U18 – A team will be permitted to have possession of the ball in their back court for 8 seconds prior to crossing
the midcourt.

8. TIME OUTS
8.1 Regulation Play - Each team shall be permitted a total of five (5) time outs, two of which may be taken in the first half, 3
of which may be taken in the second half with only two permitted to be taken in the final 2 minutes of play.
8.2 Overtime - Each team is entitled to one additional time out. Unused time outs do not carry over into overtime.

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9. UNDER 14 DIVISION AGE CLASS VARIATIONS

9.1 Player to Player Defense – Defense must be player to player. Zone defenses of any kind are not permitted.
9.2 No Double Teaming – Double teaming is not permitted. Help defense is permitted but not in a sustained manner such as
a trap. When an offensive player has beaten their defender, another defender may step in to help momentarily, but then
must immediately return to guard their own offensive player or switch players to return to player to player. Please use this
link for videos to provide visual clarification: http://mbans.ca/mba-rules/mba-defense-clarification-videos/
9.3 Penalty for Illegal Defenses – If in the view of the referee there is intent to play a zone defense or double team, the
following penalties shall be assessed:
9.3.1 First offence – a warning will be given to the Coach
9.3.2 Second & subsequent offences – one shot and possession of the ball at the point of interruption.
9.4 Equal Play – In all levels of Under 14 Division 3 and lower, no one player shall play more than a one shift difference than
any other teammate over the duration of the first three quarters of the game. If players have not been used in accordance
with “Equal Playing Time” by the end of the third quarter, the scorer shall record clearly on the score sheet that the game
is a default against the violating team. The coach of the violating team will be issued an automatic one game suspension
to be served in the next scheduled game. Subsequent violations may result in the coach being suspended for the remainder
of the tournament. **Rule 9.4 – Equal Play will be implemented to all U14 Divisions in 2021**
9.5 Substitutions during a shift – If a player fouls out, becomes injured or is unable to play their shift, the player replacing this
player will be charged with the full shift and the injured or unable to play player will also be charged for the full shift. The
coach may if he or she so chooses to not substitute a player and play with only 4 for the remainder of the shift.
9.6 Fourth Quarter Exclusion – Rules 9.4 and 9.5 do not apply in the fourth quarter of a game.

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10. UNDER 12 DIVISION AGE CLASS VARIATIONS

10.1 Equal Play – In all levels of Under 12, no one player shall play more than a one shift difference than any other teammate,
and no one player shall play more than five (5) shifts per game. If 8 or more players have not been used in accordance
with “Equal Playing Time” by games end, the scorer shall record clearly on the score sheet that the game is a default
against the violating team. The coach of the violating team will be issued an automatic one game suspension to be served
in the next scheduled game. On a subsequent violation, the coach will be suspended for the remainder of the tournament.
10.1.1 Overtime – Any player who has not fouled out of the game is able to play in overtime. Rule 9.1 will still
apply for all overtime periods, with the following exception: any game which requires overtime will not
have a maximum number of shifts as long as no one player plays more than a one shift difference
through the entire game (regulation and overtime).
10.2 Substitutions during a shift – If a player fouls out, becomes injured or is unable to play their shift, they must be replaced
by a player who has not played for more than 20 minutes (5 shifts X 4 minutes). The player replacing this player will be
charged with the full shift and the injured or unable to play player will also be charged for the full shift. The coach may if
he or she so chooses to not substitute a player and play with only 4 for the remainder of the shift.
10.3 Minimum number of players – A team shall consist of not less than eight (8) players five of whom must be present to start
a game. If less than 8, but 5 or more are present, the game is to be officiated and scored (though this game is still recorded
as a default). A team must have used a minimum of eight (8) players to complete an official game. If a player becomes
injured or fouls out and you only have 8 players, you must play the remainder of the game with one less player.
10.4 No 3 Point Baskets – All successful attempts at a basket, with the exception of free throws, shall be awarded 2 points.
There shall be no 3-point shots in the Under 12 age class.
10.5 Free Throw Line – The free throw line will be shortened by 3 feet to a 12-foot length.
10.6 No Full Court Defense – After a made basket, or dead ball in the front court, the team now going on defense must retreat
back to the 3-point line area in their own back court until the opposing team crosses half court. In the case where there is
no 3-point line, the top of the key area should be used.
10.6.1 Full Court Defense Exception – In Under 12 Divisions 1 and 2, a player to player only, full court press
will be permitted.
10.7 Player to Player Defense – Defense must be player to player. Zone defenses of any kind are not permitted.
10.8 No Double Teaming – Double teaming is not permitted. Help defense is permitted but not in a sustained manner such as
a trap. When an offensive player has beaten their defender, another defender may step in to help momentarily, but then
must immediately return to guard their own offensive player or switch players to return to player to player. Please use this
link for videos to provide visual clarification: http://mbans.ca/mba-rules/mba-defense-clarification-videos/
10.9 Penalty for Illegal Defenses – If in the view of the referee there is intent to play a zone defense or double team, the
following penalties shall be assessed:
10.9.1 First offence – a warning will be given to the Coach
10.9.2 Second & subsequent offences – one shot and possession of the ball at the point of interruption.
10.10 Last 30 Seconds Timing – In order to allow the defense to attempt to gain possession of the ball without the clock expiring,
the clock shall not start when:
10.10.1 The offensive team has a 3-point lead or less;
10.10.2 There is 30 seconds or less remaining in the game;
10.10.3 And the offensive team has not yet brought the ball over half.
**This rule does not apply to Under 12 Division 1 and 2 where full court pressure is permitted. **
10.11 Penalty Foul Shots – In all Under 12 levels, 2 shifts will count as 1 quarter (Shifts 1 and 2 – 1st quarter; shifts 3 and 4 –
2ndquarter; etc.). A team accumulating a total of 5 team fouls in a quarter, would allow the opposing team to reach a
penalty situation where they would shoot 2 free throws for the fifth and every foul thereafter in the quarter. The foul count
is reset to 0 at the start of each subsequent quarter.

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11. UNDER 10 DEVELOPMENTAL JAMBOREE DIVISION AGE CLASS VARIATIONS

11.1 Game Timing - Under 10 Developmental Jamboree will be ten 3:20 minute run time shifts, with equal play required. A
team must have used a minimum of six (6) players to complete an official game, four (4) of whom must be present to start
the game. Six (6) players must be available by the fifth shift. In the event of a default due to a shortage of players within
the MBA’s standards (six (6) players by the start of play in the fifth shift), the game shall still be officiated (MABO
agreement).
11.1.1 Half-time – 2 minutes when and where possible. Half-time may be shortened if the game is running
behind schedule.
11.2 4 on 4 Play – In all levels of Under 10 Developmental Jamboree play shall be 4 on 4.
11.3 No Scores Displayed – At no point during the game shall the score be displayed.
11.4 Equal Play – In all levels of Under 10 Developmental Jamboree, no one player shall play more than a one shift difference
than any other teammate.
11.5 Basket Height – In Under 10 Developmental/Jr. Mini Jamboree, the baskets shall be set so that the rim is at a height of 8
feet 6 inches.
11.6 No 3 Point Baskets – All successful attempts at a basket, with the exception of free throws, shall be awarded 2 points.
There shall be no 3-point shots in Under 10 Developmental/Jr. Mini Jamboree.
11.7 No Full Court Defense – After a made basket, or dead ball in the front court, the team now going on defense must retreat
back to the 3-point line area in their own back court until the opposing team crosses half court. In the case where the
court has no 3-point line, the top of the key area should be used.
11.8 Player to Player Defense – Defense must be player to player. Zone defenses of any kind are not permitted.
11.9 No Double Teaming – Double teaming is not permitted. Help defense is permitted but not in a sustained manner such as
a trap. When an offensive player has beaten their defender, another defender may step in to help momentarily, but then
must immediately return to guard their own offensive player or switch players to return to player to player. Please use this
link for videos to provide visual clarification: http://mbans.ca/mba-rules/mba-defense-clarification-videos/
11.10 Penalty for Illegal Defenses – If in the view of the referee there is intent to play a zone defense or double team, the
following penalties shall be assessed:
11.10.1 First offence – a warning will be given to the Coach
11.10.2 Second & subsequent offences – one shot and possession of the ball at the point of interruption.
11.11 No Screening – Screening of any kind is NOT permitted (including ball screens, area screens, and dribble
weaves/handoffs). If there is a screen set, legal or not, and there is contact it will be called a foul. If there is a screen set,
legal or not, and there is no contact it will result in a turnover.

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12. DIVISION 1 HIGH SCHOOL EXCLUSION RULE (To be removed for 2021 Provincial Championships)
12.1 Eligibility - With the exception of those specified in Rule 12.3, a player who plays on a Division 1 High School team is not
eligible to play in minor basketball/U16 Provincials.
12.2 Classification of a D1 Player - A player shall be deemed to be playing on a Division 1 High School team if they have played
more than two High School Division 1 games, including exhibition and tournament games.
12.3 Grade 9 Athletes - Acknowledging the fact that a minority of High Schools includes Grade 9 students, and that any Grade
9 student who made the High School team would most likely see limited playing time, this rule does not include players
who are in Grade 9.

13. U18 & U16 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES (Additional to the D1 High School Exclusion Rule)
To ensure a competitive environment for all athletes, please apply the registration classification clarifications below with regards to
any High School athletes playing Varsity or Junior Varsity on your team. These will help guide your registration but note that regular
seeding for these divisions still applies. Select the division that best represents your placement during the year. Please note that you
may not end up in the same division as registered and divisions will be determined by the seeding process, the below is just a
guideline. We strongly recommend any and all teams who are planning on participating in the 2020 Provincial Championships send
all exhibition/seeding game results to your respective seeding coordinator as soon as possible.

Additional questions about your athlete’s eligibility, based on their high school, should be directed to Basketball Nova Scotia’s
Technical Director (bnsprovcoach@sportnovascotia.ca)

There will be no exceptions to the rules below regardless of rural or urban location.

References:
• NSSAF Division Allocations
• Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association
• National Preparatory Association
Also included are:
• Halifax Prep and King’s-Edgehill Prep

13.1 U16 /18 Girls - Registration Classifications

*Any club team with one (1) or more Division 1 High School athletes Grades 10-12 (As per the NSSAF Division
Allocations) or Preparatory Athletes (see references above) on their roster are required to play AAA club provincials. If
you register your team in the wrong division, per the outline below, your team will be disqualified from the competition.
• NSSAF Division Allocations
• Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association
• National Preparatory Association
• Also included are:
o Halifax Prep and King’s-Edgehill Prep

U18 Girls

AAA: Division 1 High School + Preparatory School athletes

• *May Include Division 2 high school athletes
• *Any club team with one (1) or more Division 1 High School athletes, Grades 10-12
or Preparatory athletes on their roster are required to play AAA club provincials, otherwise they will be
disqualified from the competition.
AA: Division 2 & Division 3 High School & Junior Varsity level athletes
• *May include Division 1 club teams
• *Any club team with one (1) or more Division 1 High School athletes, Grades 10-12
or Preparatory athletes on their roster are required to play AAA club provincials, otherwise they will be
disqualified from the competition.
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Div. 1: Division 1 Club teams MBANS U16-18 division + other U16/U18 combined teams from across province
• *May include Division 2 Club teams*
• *Any club team with one (1) or more U18 aged athlete (see Section 13, Age Requirements) on their
roster are required to play U18 provincials, regardless of the number of U16 age athletes.
Div. 2: Division 2/Division 3/Division 4 Club teams
• MBANS U16-18 division + other Division 2/Division 3/Division 4 U16/U18 combined teams from
across province
• *Any club team with one (1) or more U18 aged athlete (see Section 13, Age Requirements) on their
roster are required to play U18 provincials, regardless of the number of U16 age athletes.

U16 Girls

*Any club team with one (1) or more U18 athlete (see Section 13, Age Requirements) on their roster are required to play
U18 provincials, regardless of the number of U16 age athletes.

Div. 1: Division 1 Club teams

• MBANS U16-U18 division + other U16 teams from across province
• *Any club team with one (1) or more U18 athlete (see Section 13, Age Requirements) on their roster
are required to play U18 provincials, regardless of the number of U16 age athletes.
Div. 2: Division 2/Division 3 Club teams
• MBANS U16-U18 division + other D2/D3 U16 teams from across province
• *Any club team with one (1) or more U18 athlete (see Section 13, Age Requirements) on their roster
are required to play U18 provincials, regardless of the number of U16 age athletes.
Div. 3: Division 3/Division 4 Club teams
• MBANS U16-U18 division + other D3/D4 U16 teams from across province
• *Any club team with one (1) or more U18 athlete (see Section 13, Age Requirements) on their roster
are required to play U18 provincials, regardless of the number of U16 age athletes.

13.2 U18 Boys - Registration Classifications

*Any club team with one (1) or more Division 1 High School athletes, Grades 10-12 or Preparatory athletes on their
roster are required to play AAA club provincials, otherwise they will be disqualified from the competition.

AAA: Division 1 High School + Preparatory School athletes

• *May Include Division 2 high school athletes
• *Any club team with one (1) or more Division 1 High School athlete, Grades 10-
12 or Preparatory athletes on their roster are required to play AAA club provincials, otherwise they will
be disqualified from the competition.
AA: Division 2 & Division 3 High School & Junior Varsity level athletes.
• *May include Division 1 club teams & athletes
• *Any club team with one (1) or more Division 1 High School athletes, Grades 10-12
or Preparatory athletes on their roster are required to play AAA club provincials, otherwise they will be
disqualified from the competition.
Div. 1: D1 club teams
• MBANS U18 + other D1 club teams from across province
• *May include Division 2 club teams
Div. 2 Division 2/Division 3/Division 4 Club teams
• MBANS + other D2/D3/D4 club teams from across province

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14. AGE REQUIREMENTS

14.1 Current Season - The term “current season” shall be defined as the normal period of operation for the basketball season
extending from September 1st August 31st.
14.2 Under 10 Developmental Jamboree Eligibility - A player must not have reached the age of 10 prior to January 1st of the
current season.
14.3 Under 12 Eligibility – A player must not have reached the age of 12 prior to January 1st of the current season.
14.4 Under 14 Eligibility – A player must not have reached the age of 14 prior to January 1st of the current season.
14.5 Under 16 Eligibility – A player must not have reached the age of 16 prior to January 1st of the current season.
14.6 Under 18 Eligibility – A player must not have reached the age of 18 prior to October 1st of the current season.

NOTE: The cut-off date for the age classes follows the dates for school registrations which was originally set at October 1st. This
has changed to January 1st and the cut-off will roll forward with the school registration dates. The eligibility date for the age classes
will change from October 1st to January 1st of the current season in the years indicated below:

Under 18 - 2021/22 season

15. ROSTERS
15.1 Playing for Another Club - A player must play provincials with club that he or she was registered within league play.
15.2 Playing in Higher or Lower Division - Any player may play in an older age class, but no player shall play down in an age
class younger than their eligibility. **No team shall be permitted to play at an age level higher or lower than which
they played all year (i.e. U10 to U12). All teams will remain in the same age group in which they played
throughout the course of the minor basketball season with the exception of U10 teams, which are not permitted
to play in U12 Provincial Championships. Any and all U10 teams are only permitted to participate in the U10
Jamboree.
15.3 Number of Rosters Athlete can Play On - No player can be listed on more than one roster for Provincial Championships.
(Includes U10 Jamboree)
15.4 Official Team Roster for Coaches Subject to Rule 15.5, all persons present on the bench during a game must be listed on
the team’s official roster. This includes coaches, assistant coaches, managers and other team or club officials.
15.5 Coaching Approval Request - During Provincials, should a coach be unavailable for a team’s game, and a person not listed
on the team’s roster be required to fill in, approval in writing must be granted by the Executive Director.

16. OVERTIME
16.1 U12, U14, U16, U18: If a winner has not been determined at the end of regulation play, there will be 5 minutes of overtime.
If a winner still hasn't been determined after that, overtime periods of 5-minutes will repeat until a winner has been
determined after the time expires at the end of one of the periods.
**Please look into specific age class’s for possible variations based on equal shifting rules.**

17. GAME LOST BY FORFEIT

17.1 Rule
17.1.1 The team is not present or is unable to field 5 players ready to play 15 minutes after the game is
scheduled to begins
17.1.2 Its actions prevent the game from being played.
17.1.3 It refuses to play after being instructed to do so by the crew chief.
17.2 Penalty
17.2.1 The game is awarded to the opponents and the score shall be 20 to 0. Furthermore, the forfeiting team
shall receive 0 classification point.
17.2.2 For a 2-games (home and away) total points series (aggregate score) and for Play- Offs (best of 3), the
team that forfeits in the first, second, or third game shall lose the series or Play-Offs by 'forfeit'. This
does not apply for Play-Offs (best of 5 and best of 7).
17.2.3 If in a tournament the team forfeits for the second time, the team shall be disqualified from the
tournament and the results of all games played by this team shall be nullified.
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18. GAME LOST BY DEFAULT

18.1 Rule
18.1.1 A team shall lose a game by default if, during the game, the team has fewer than 2 players on the playing
court ready to play.
18.1.2 If a team is unable to field required number of players to start the game per their age class variations
listed above, but still plays the game.
18.2 Penalty
18.2.1 If the team to which the game is awarded is ahead, the score shall stand as at the time when the game
was stopped. If the team to which the game is awarded is not ahead, the score shall be 2 to 0 in its
favour. The defaulting team shall receive 1 classification point.
18.2.1 For a 2-games (home and away) total point series (aggregate score), the team that defaults in the first or
in the second game shall lose the series by 'default'.

19. FIBA TIE BREAKING PROCEDURE

19.1 Procedure - Teams shall be classified according to their win-loss records, namely two (2) points for each game won, one
(1) point for each game lost (including lost by default) and zero (0) points for a game lost by forfeit.
19.1.1 If there are two teams in the classification with equal points, the result(s) of the game(s) between the
two teams involved will be used to determine the placings.
19.1.2 If the points and the goal average in the games between the two teams are still the same, the
classification will be determined by the goal average of all the games played in the group by each team.
19.1.3 If more than two teams are equal in the placing, a second classification will be established, taking into
account only the results of the games between the teams that are tied. See below.
19.1.4 If there are still teams tied after the second classification, then goal average will be used to determine
the placing, taking into account only the results of the games between the teams still tied.
19.1.5 If there are still teams tied, the placing will be determined using the goal average from the results of all
their games played in the group.
19.1.6 If, at any stage, using the above criteria, a multiple team tie is reduced to a tie involving only two teams,
the procedure in 19.1.1 and 19.1.2 above will be applied.
19.1.7 More than two teams - equal points:

Team Wins Losses

A 1 1

B 1 1

C 1 1

Results between A, B, C:

Game Result
A vs. B 82 (A) – 76 (B)
A vs. C 77 (A) – 80 (C)
B vs. C 88 (B) – 77 (C)

Team Points for or Against Goal Placement

FOR (+) AGAINST (-) Difference
A +159 -156 +3 2nd
B +164 -159 +5 1st
C +157 -165 -12 3rd
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Basketball Nova Scotia Provincial Championship Rules of Play

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