Rules & Equipment

The ABA leagues are divided into four age groups: 
                          Instructional League 
                            Training League 
                        Junior Varsity League 
                             Varsity Leagues

All Leagues shall follow the rules set forth for basketball by the 
National Federation of State High School Athletics Associations 
except for stated differences applicableto each league.

1. Playing Court:
      For all four leagues, the size of the playing court may 
      vary depending upon available facilities. 

2. Goal Height"
     Instructional League...8 1/2 foot
     Training League..........9 foot
     Jr. Varsity League.......9 foot
     Varsity League............10 foot

3. Basketball:
     Instructional League..(rubber) Mikasa B1010
    Training League..........(rubber) Mikasa B1010
    Jr. Varsity League.......(rubber) Mikasa B1010
    Varsity League............(synthetic leather) Mikasa B110


4. Foul Line:
     Instructional League..12 foot from the backboard/ 12 foot wide
     Training League.........12 foot from the backboard/ 12 foot wide
     Jr. Varsity League......12 foot from the backboard/ 12 foot wide
     Varsity League...........15 foot from the backboard/ 12 foot wide

5. Uniform:
      All players MUST wear their ABA shirts and shorts. Shirts must 
      be tucked in and no sag look will be allowed. Players not 
      following these rules will sit out.


Game Regulations:

1. Time Regulations:
      Instructional League...4 periods lasting 5 minutes each
      Training League..........4 periods lasting 5 minutes each
      Jr. Varsity League.......4 periods lasting 6 minutes each
      Varsity League............4 periods lasting 6 minutes each

2. Overtime Regulation:
     For all leagues, if the score is tied after regulation play, an 
     overtime period of 3 minutes will be played. Each subsequent
     overtime period will consisits of 3 minutes.

3. Allowed Time Outs: 
     For all leagues, each team is entitled to 3 time outs per game. 
     In case of overtime, each team will receive one additional 
     time out.

4. Playing Regulations:
     All players will play two full uninterrupted quarters in each 
     regular season game with the following exceptions: a) a player 
     may be limited to one quarter of play by the coach if he/she 
     misses a practice unexcused. b) a player may be limited to one 
     quarter of play if they arrive after the second quarter has begun. 
     c) discipline problems may limit playing time. Coaches not 
     playing a player two full quarters, must notify the league director 
     and opposing coach.

     No player may enter into more than three quarters unless a
     team has less than 7 players present. If less than 7 players
     are present, the opposing coach may choose the player or
     players to play the fourth quarter. This must be determined
     before the game starts.

     In case of overtime, coaches can play the players of their choice.

     During each league tournament a player is only entitled to play 
     one full uninterupted quarter and no more than three full 
     uninterupted quarters.

5. Pressing Full Court:
    The following leagues can press unless a team has a 15 point lead:
        Instructional League..No Pressing is allowed
       Training League.........Can press the last 2 minutes of game
       Jr. Varsity League......Can press the last quarter      
       Varsity League...........Can press the entire game

6. Three Point Shots:
     Three point shots will be counted in the Varsity Leagues only.

7. Defense:
    The following defenses can be played in the following leagues:
      Instructional League..Man to Man only     
     Training League.........Man to Man & Zone
     Jr. Varsity League......Man to Man & Zone
     Varsity League...........Man to Man & Zone

8. Illegal Defense:
     In the Instructional, Training and Jr.Varsity leagues a team 
     is allowed two illegal defenses per each half. An illegal defense 
     is called when defensive players guard the offensive player 
     with the ball in the back court when pressing is not allowed. 
     A technical foul will be called on the third illegal defense and 
     the offensive team will be awarded one free throw and the 
     ball out of bounds.

9. ZERO TOLERANCE for all players and fans will be enforced