(split by skill level and size for appropriate instruction and games, parent coached - 5 or 6 players per team) 

Rules:

-27.5"  Junior size Basketball (Hcity provides the game ball at each game)
-8' Rim for Division I and  9' for division II
-13' Free Throw Line
-30' x 60' Full court
-3 on 3 Full court format - 5 to 6 players per team
-2 sixteen (16) minute halves with clock stopping for dead ball issues during the last 1 minute of  each half.  15 minute warm up before each game.
-Man to man or zone defense but we would like to see both during each game.  NO Trapping.  Straight man. 
-Pick up the defense at the 3 point line on the defensive end or after a 3 (k-1st) to 5 (2nd-3rd) count by the ref.
-40%  to 60% playing time per athlete per game.  Coaches should try to sub at the same time if possible for easy match up of players.
-3 point line shortened to keep the players to maintain proper shooting form.
-two 30 second time outs per half.
-Focus on Sportsmanship, one hand shooting, defense positioning, proper screening, give n go, boxing out, game situation passing and basic plays.
-Each coach is to have their own first aid kit at each game.
-No overtime periods if the teams are tied.
-Each team provides a parent scorekeeper or clock operator per game.
-Each game will have a facilitator/referee.
-Admission - Adults $2 to see these future Stars!