Please bring your ID with you, it is required in order to play.
GENERAL
- Gameplay will consist of 5 players ; co-ed teams must play with at least 2 Males and Females.
- The game will start with a jump ball at centre court.
- Games will consist of two 20 minute halves, with a short half-time.
- There are no time outs permitted, exclusion: personal injury or playoffs.
- There are several ways a goal can be scored. There will be a Hula-hoop hung on the Basketball nets on both sides of the court.
- 1 point = Ball hits the Hula-hoop
- 2 points = Ball goes through the Hula-hoop
- 3 points = Ball goes into/through the Basketball net
- 4 points = Ball goes through the Basketball net and hits the Hula-hoop
- 5 points = Ball goes through the Basketball net and the Hula-hoop
- Once a goal has be scored in any of the above fashions, a turnover will occur.
BALL HANDLING
- Players are allowed to move with the ball for a maximum of 3 steps and then must pass to another teammate or attempt a shot on goal. (A step is considered when a player lifts any foot off the ground and places it back down, even if it is in the same spot).
- Players are only allowed to hold the ball for 5 seconds without moving when closely guarded by a defender.
- A drop ball will result in a change of possession.
- Players may use their hands (open or closed) to catch, push or hit the ball. Use of the chest, head and knees are also permitted. However use of leg below the knee is not permitted (Kicking).
- A player may not handle the ball more than once consecutively (not allowed to pass to oneself) unless the ball is first deflected or recovered after being hit from the player’s hands by a defender.
OUT OF BOUNDS
- Once the ball goes over the sidelines it is out of bounds and is awarded to the opposing team at the point it went out.
- On a throw-in, the ball must be passed to a teammate before a shot on goal can be attempted (i.e. no direct shots on goal from out of bounds).
- All defenders must stay back at least 3 feet from the in-bounder when the ball is being thrown in.
PENALTIES
- A three-minute penalty will be given for roughing, tripping, and anything deemed unsportsmanlike by the officials; a five minute penalty, ejection from the game and a disciplinary meeting with the Intramural Coordinator will occur if a fight happens.