Newmarket Basketball Club Men's League

NBCML Official Rules

General Game Rules (FIBA-Based)

• 28-minute halves (running time).
• Last 2 minutes: clock stops on whistle or made basket.
• Two 1-minute timeouts per game; can be called anytime.
• Halftime: 1–5 minutes based on gym timing.
• Double bonus on 8th foul. In final 2 minutes, next foul moves count to 6 if under.
• Free throw key entry on release (FIBA 43.2.4).
• Clock stops for timeouts, injuries, confusion, or technicals.
• 2:00 or less: after timeout, team may choose frontcourt/backcourt restart (FIBA 17.2.4).
• No timeout allowed for scoring team under 2:00 unless officials stop play (FIBA 18.2.8).

Overtime

• 3-minute OT with stop time in last 2 minutes.
• 1 timeout per team (no carryovers).
• Game ends in tie if still tied after OT—except playoffs, where OT repeats until winner.

Team Size and Pickup Players

• Teams can pick up 1 player if they only have 4 players; game counts but is a forfeit.
• 4-on-4 allowed if both teams agree; fewer than 4 = no game.
• Pickup players must sit when roster players arrive.
• Captains should use judgment to keep games competitive.
• Playoffs: must have 5 roster players. No pickups unless team forfeits intentionally.
• All players must sub off at least once per half if roster exceeds 5.
• Miss over half the season = possible playoff ineligibility or future waitlist.
• Trade deadline is after first round robin unless exceptional case.

Jerseys

• Players must wear current season official numbered jersey.
• Unofficial jerseys = 2 free throws awarded to opponent pre-game.
• Temporary solutions (e.g. taped-on numbers) are acceptable with notice to refs.

Scorekeeping

• Assigned players must keep score or find a replacement.
• Team loses 2 points in standings for failing to provide a scorekeeper.
• No-show scorekeepers = 1 game suspension.

Technical Fouls

• 2 technicals or 1 flagrant = ejection + possible suspension.
• Ref write-ups = 2-game suspension minimum, possible additional sanctions.

Playoff Format

Week 1:

• Game 1: Seed 1 vs 2 (non-elimination)
• Game 2: Seed 4 vs 5 (elimination)
• Game 3: Seed 3 vs 6 (elimination)

Week 2:

• Game 1: Seed 1 vs lowest seed from Week 1 winners
• Game 2: Seed 2 vs other Week 1 winner
• Winners advance to Final

Week 3: Championship Final

Playoff Seeding Tiebreakers

1. Total points
2. Total wins
3. Head-to-head wins
4. Head-to-head most points scored
5. Executive decision

Note: The League Executive has final authority on all rules and may adjust suspensions or penalties as needed.