PSAL

GIRLS BASKETBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS 2009 - 2010

SPORT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

1.1 Season Start Date - October 26, 2009

1.2 Season End Date - March 29, 2010

1.3 Date that all make-up games must be completed:

1.3.1 AA, A, and B Varsity Leagues - February 12, 2010

1.3.2 Junior Varsity - March 3, 2010

1.4 Tryout dates - October 9, 2009 - October 23, 2009.

1.5 Maximum number of games, exclusive of playoffs - twenty four (24)

1.6 Minimum number of players required to start a game - seven (7) players. It is recommended that each team have at least twelve (12) to fifteen (15) active players.

1.7 Times of games

1.7.1 Games will start promptly at 5:00 PM for AA and 4:30 PM for A, B, and Junior Varsity unless a change in time is mutually agreed upon by the schools, and is included in the official league schedules, as posted on www.psal.org.

1.7.2 A forfeit will be declared if a team does not show up within 45 minutes of game time.

1.8 All teams are required to complete their league schedules, and all games must be completed by February 12, 2010 (AA, A, B Leagues) and March 3, 2010 (Junior Varsity and Developmental Leagues).

1.9 Games that are not played by February 12, 2010 (AA, A, B Leagues) and March 3, 2010 (Junior Varsity and Developmental Leagues) will be counted as forfeits for both teams involved.

2 TRYOUTS & PRACTICE

2.1 Schools must have ten (10) days of practice prior to the first interschool contest (scrimmage or game) and each individual must have at least eight (8) practices.

2.2 Approved tryout dates for all students are - October 9, 2009 - October 23, 2009.

2.3 A school may not conduct organized practices prior to October 26, 2009.

3 TEAM ROSTERS

3.1 All coaches must electronically submit a Team Roster with jersey numbers to www.psal.org ONE WEEK prior to the first scheduled contest of the season (league or non-league). NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 16, 2009

3.2 No PSAL team is permitted to compete unless an approved team roster is posted on the website.

3.3 Failure to submit the above will result in a forfeit for each contest played.

3.4 Minimum number of players "in uniform" required to start a game is seven (7)

4 CHANGES IN SCHEDULE

4.1 The PSAL office will issue official schedules for each sport.

4.2 Coaches have an opportunity to request adjustments or corrections to dates, times, and locations.

4.3 Any changes in the Varsity schedule must be made between September 23, 2009 and October 9, 2009

4.4 The procedure for requesting schedule changes is to contact Yolanda Alford, Scheduler at Yalford@schools.nyc.gov with your date requests by October 9, 2009.

4.5 Please include the original game number, new date, time and location.

4.6 All parties involved must be contacted and in total agreement, therefore please contact the opposing coach and agree on a new date before making your request.

4.7 All coaches are required to email or fax a copy of their team's non-league schedule attention to Brenda Morgan to bmorgan2@schools.nyc.gov or (718) 707-4224/25 prior to their first contest of the season (league or non-league).

4.8 Any changes in the Junior Varsity schedule must be made between October 12, 2009 and October 26, 2009

4.9 Everyone must be aware that site availability is a major concern when rescheduling a contest. Your requests will be carefully reviewed and if possible the change will be made

4.10 AFTER October 9, 2009 (VARSITY) October 26, 2009 (JV) ONLY EMERGENCY REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE COORDINATOR or COMMISSIONER.

4.11 NO CHANGE IS OFFICIAL UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CHANGED ON THE SCHOOLS SCHEDULE POSTED ON THE PSAL WEBSITE.

5 SEVERE WEATHER DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS

5.1 INDOOR SPORTS-ONLY

5.1.1 All games will be played as scheduled unless cancelled by the PSAL. Check www.PSAL.org after 12:00 PM on game day.

5.2 NO CHANGE IS OFFICIAL UNTIL IT HAS BEEN POSTED ON THE SCHOOLS' SCHEDULES AND ON THE PSAL WEBSITE.

6 STUDENT- ATHLETES

6.1 Each student-athlete must have a signed parental consent form on file for each sport before the first day of participation in that sport (tryouts, practice).

6.2 Each student-athlete must have a current (within one calendar year) medical certificate on file before the first day of participation (tryouts, practices).

6.3 No player in house or transferring from another school may be added to a team roster after January 22, 2010 for all leagues.

6.4 On days of normal school attendance, a student-athlete must be present in school in order to participate in any team practice, scrimmage, league or non-league game, meet, match, contest or tryouts on that day

7 TEACHER/COACHES

7.1 All coaches must attend one of the mandatory coaching clinics.

7.2 Failure to attend will result in a loss of 2 hours from your coaching allocation.

7.3 Games cannot proceed unless both coaches are present and the required AED unit is present. All coaches must bring their AED unit to all games, practices and scrimmages.

7.4 At least one (1) AED MUST be present, for a coach to practice, scrimmage, or play a game.

7.5 If it is a game situation and neither team has an AED unit, the game will be declared a forfeit and each coach will have 4 hours deducted from his/her allocation.

7.6 Coaches must be present in the gymnasium when his/her team is practicing.

7.7 Each teacher/coach must actively supervise team members until they are safely away from the site of competition at "away" games.

7.8 Only a licensed teacher with current First Aid/CPR/ AED may substitute for the assigned teacher coach.

8 VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES

8.1 Up to three (3) volunteer assistant coaches are permitted to be on the bench during a game, provided that they are duly authorized by the school Principal.

8.2 A letter of authorization from the Principal must be affixed to the official scorebook, for inspection by officials and coaches. WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PSAL IS NOT REQUIRED.

8.3 If an assistant is to substitute at any time for the Head Coach, the assistant must be in possession of a six digit Department of Education file number and fully certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.

8.4 All pertinent regulations regarding for the use of volunteers in the schools must be adhered to.

9 OFFICIALS

9.1 Assignors

Tracey Townes- Bronx Varsity - Traceytownes@aol.com

Cornel Hampton- Brooklyn/Queens Varsity and JV- hamptoncornbread@aol.com

Chris Kelly- Manhattan /Staten Island Varsity & JV, Bronx JV- ckelly472004@yahoo.com

9.2 All officials will be assigned by the PSAL.

9.3 Notify the Sports Commissioner or the appropriate Assignor by email or phone when an official is late or not present. They are due at site 30 minutes before game time.

9.4 Only officials who have been approved by the PSAL, and whose names appear on the officials' roster may be hired for league and non-league games.

10 COURTS

10.1 All courts must be approved by the Sports Commissioner, prior to its first usage.

10.2 Teams not using their school sites will designate the sites for home games and notify the PSAL prior to the season by October 9, 2009.

10.3 All courts or fields must have the following (which are the responsibilities of the home team)

10.3.1 Hand-held timer (for emergency use)

10.3.2 Approved backboard padding

10.3.3 Three point shot arc

10.3.4 Possession indicator

10.3.5 Official 30 second clock (Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity)

10.4 It is the responsibility of the coach to ensure that they have a fully functional 30-second clocks that is properly secured above each backboard or displayed safely behind each baseline (if space allows).

10.5 In the event that only one display is working at game time it must be placed at the scorer's table or center court to ensure equal visibility for both teams.

10.6 If the clock malfunctions after game has started the scorer's table will use a stop watch/hand held device and call out time from table. Ten second count will not be implemented.

10.7 Coaches must notify the commissioner if a 30-second clock will not be available at game time. The commissioner will determine if a forfeit is warranted or if time will be granted to repair or replace the clock.

10.8 Officials will implement the above procedures and will contact the Commissioner at the conclusion of the game to inform of the school with the dysfunctional 30-second clock.

10.9 Coordinators will provide follow-up with Athletic Director and inform the Athletic Director of what penalties, if any, will be imposed. Commissioners will share findings with upcoming opponents, where necessary.

10.10 Schools that do not provide the above mentioned items may forfeit their games while in violation.

10.11 Any violations of the above must be reported to the PSAL and the Sports Commissioner immediately.

11 EQUIPMENT

11.1 Approved women's basketball as recognized in the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Book

11.2 Safety Equipment

11.2.1 AED Unit MUST be present at ALL practices, scrimmages and games

11.2.2 The PSAL recommends that all coaches travel with a team medical bag, which include the following items:

11.2.2.1 Slings (small, medium, large)

11.2.2.2 Splints (short)

11.2.2.3 Gauze pads, butterflies and adhesive bandages

11.2.2.4 Eye patches

11.2.2.5 Eye irrigating solution

11.2.2.6 Peroxide and sterile saline

11.2.2.7 Scissors (blunt tip, tape cutter) tape (1/4 to 2 inches wide), ace wraps (2, 4, 6 inches), antiseptic wash and antibacterial ointment

11.2.2.8 Cotton (cotton swab applicators), tongue depressors, ice packs and mobile phone (if possible)

12 UNIFORMS

12.1 All players must be in appropriate school uniforms as specified in the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Book

12.2 Each school must have two (2) sets of uniforms (or one set with reversible colors)

12.3 The home team must use light colors, with official size letters and numbers.

12.4 The visiting team must use dark colors, with official size letters and numbers.

12.5 Jewelry - No wearing of jewelry by a student athlete is permitted. Umpires/Referees will ask student athletes to remove jewelry. If she does not, then she will be ejected.

13 COMPETITIONS

13.1 Home Team

13.1.1 The first team named in the schedule is the home team.

13.1.2 The home team must provide a safe and private dressing room for officials.

13.1.3 The home team must provide a safe and private dressing area for visiting team members.

13.2 Bench Area

13.2.1 The only people permitted in the designated bench are:

13.2.2 The teacher coach (Varsity and/or Junior Varsity)

13.2.3 Assistant teacher/coaches authorized by the Principal and published on www.psal.org.

13.2.4 Student Managers, only as listed on the team profile

13.2.5 Team Members, only as listed on the official roster published on www.psal.org

13.2.6 Sports Specific personnel (example: physicians, trainers, etc).

13.3 All other persons and spectators must be seated in the stands.

13.4 Violation of this rule can result in penalties to be determined by the PSAL

14 SCORING AND TIME KEEPING

14.1 The home team must provide one timer and one scorer.

14.2 The visiting team may provide one scorer and one timer, if available.

15 REGULATION GAME

15.1 As specified in the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Book

16 BOX SCORES

16.1 Following each PSAL league contest, coaches are required to complete and submit box scores, within 24 hours, to www.psal.org.

17 FORFEITS

17.1 FOUR (4) hours of pay will be deducted from the teacher/coach's allocation for each forfeit of a non-played PSAL League game.

17.2 A forfeit will be declared if a team does not show up within 45 minutes of game time.

17.3 A forfeit will be declared for any team having less than seven (7) players suited up for a contest.

17.4 All forfeits must be reported to the Sport's Commissioner and the Assignor within 24 hours of the contest.

17.5 The box score for a forfeited contest will be entered by the Sport's Commissioner.

17.6 Coaches may be subject to further disciplinary action based up the circumstances surrounding the forfeit.

18 PROTESTS

18.1 Protests may only be made if a rule is alleged to have been applied incorrectly, or not applied.

18.2 No protest of judgment calls may be entered.

18.3 Coach must verbally inform the lead official of the protest before play commences or resumes.

18.4 If no official is present, the protesting coach must inform the other coach of the protest before play commences or resumes.

18.5 The protesting coach must ensure that a written statement of protest containing all pertinent information and citing the exact rule or rules as specified in the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Book, is signed by both the school's Athletic Director and Principal and postmarked or faxed to the Commissioner within two school days of the infraction.

18.6 No protest will be reviewed without the required signatures.

18.7 The Commissioner will render a formal decision within two school days of receipt.

18.8 The protesting coach may appeal the Commissioner's decision by ensuring that a written statement of appeal, containing all pertinent information, signed by both the school's Athletic Director and Principal is postmarked or faxed to the Girls Basketball Coordinator within two school days of receipt of the Commissioner's decision.

18.9 No appeal will be reviewed without the required signatures.

18.10 The Girls Basketball Coordinator will render a formal decision within two school days of receipt.

18.11 The decision of the PSAL is final.

19 DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS

19.1 A developmental team is a new team entering the league for the first time or so designated by the PSAL.

19.2 Upon completing their first season, teams will be reviewed by the PSAL and have the option of petitioning the PSAL for "official" status.

19.3 Developmental teams must adhere to all of the rules governing PSAL teams.

19.4 The team record does not count in the Division standings.

19.5 The PSAL will assign a schedule for each developmental team.

19.6 Officials will be paid by the PSAL for each game assigned by the PSAL.

20 EJECTED STUDENT ATHLETES

20.1 The minimum penalty imposed upon a student-athlete ejected from a PSAL league contest by an official will be a suspension from the next two scheduled PSAL contests (including league, post-season, or special events).

20.2 The official will notify the Sports Commissioner immediately after the contest.

20.3 The teacher/coach must post the student-athlete as INACTIVE on the PSAL website.

20.4 The teacher/coach of the suspended student-athlete may appeal to the PSAL prior to the subsequent contest.

20.5 The PSAL may impose further sanctions if there is evidence that such sanctions are justified.

20.6 The PSAL will notify the teacher/coach of the decision prior to the next scheduled league contest.

21 EJECTED TEACHER/COACHES

21.1 Any teacher/coach who is ejected from the contest must leave the gymnasium.

21.2 If a certified replacement teacher/coach (Department of Education licensed teacher with current First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications) is not available, the ejected teacher/coach's team will forfeit the contest.

21.3 The official will notify the PSAL of the ejection immediately after the game.

21.4 The ejected teacher/coach will be suspended:

21.4.1 1st Ejection during current season- One (1) game suspension for the next scheduled league game (regular season or playoffs)

21.4.2 2nd Ejection during current season -Two (2) games suspension and subject to further disciplinary action by the Principal, Superintendent and or the PSAL.

22 BRAWL RULE

22.1 In the event of an altercation, if a teacher/coach loses control of their bench and players clear the bench to participate in an altercation-THAT GAME WILL BE DECLARED A FORFEIT AND THE TEAM WILL FORFEIT A MINIMUM OF THE NEXT 2 SCHEDULED LEAGUE GAMES.

22.2 In the event of an altercation, if teacher/coaches lose control of their benches and both benches clear to participate in an altercation-THAT GAME WILL BE DECLARED A DOUBLE FORFEIT AND BOTH TEAMS WILL FORFEIT A MINIMUM OF THE NEXT 2 SCHEDULED LEAGUE GAMES.

22.3 The PSAL Director may impose further sanctions if there is evidence that such sanctions are warranted.

23 DROPPING TEAMS FROM ACTIVE STATUS

23.1 If a team forfeits 3 games during the season for not having the minimum number of players available for a league contest, that teams schedule will be cancelled for the remainder of the season.

23.2 The team's status for the following season will be reviewed by the PSAL.

24 PLAYOFF CRITERIA

24.1 CRITERIA FOR AA PLAYOFFS

24.1.1 All teams will qualify for the playoffs.

24.1.2 In Staten Island the first place team will qualify for the AA Tournament. All other teams with a record of .500 and above will qualify for the A playoffs. In the event of a tie for first place both teams will represent Staten Island in the AA Tournament.

24.2 CRITERIA FOR A AND B PLAYOFFS

24.2.1 League record - a five hundred (.500) league record will automatically qualify a team for the playoffs

24.3 CRITERIA FOR JUNIOR VARSITY PLAYOFFS

24.3.1 First and second place team in each division will qualify for the playoffs

25 OFFICIAL SPORT SPECIFIC RULES & REGULATIONS

25.1 The PSAL follows the official NCAA Women's Basketball Rules for all games.

The Executive Director of the PSAL reserves the right to overrule or waive any rule or regulation governing the sport.

26. JUNIOR VARSITY RULES

Junior Varsity Basketball Rules and Regulations are the same as Varsity Basketball Rules and Regulations with these additions:

26.1 A student athlete who is seventeen (17) years of age on or after July 1, 2007 may participate in PSAL Junior Varsity Basketball provided the student athlete meets all PSAL eligibility requirements.

26.2 A student -athlete must be in the 9th or 10th grade, and may compete for a maximum of two years as a Junior Varsity player.

26.3 A student-athlete who has been held over in grade 10 is not permitted to compete. If a student-athlete competes in an interscholastic league or non-league game or scrimmage as a Varsity player, or his/her name appears on the Varsity league or non-league roster, he is no longer eligible for Junior Varsity.

26.4 Once a player moves to Varsity status (Active or Inactive), she/he may not return to the Junior Varsity.