The Catholic Basketball League has adopted the Junior High IHSAA rules (https://www.iahsaa.org/
4 quarters, 6 minutes each.
Stop clock on dead ball.
OT 2 minutes (this is 1 minute less than IHSAA) – Tie after 3 OT periods.
Running clock if +35 point differential.
3 Full Timeouts per Game, 1 Timeout in OT (no carryover if more than one OT).
50% playing time requirement for regular season games, while tournaments have no mandated playing time.
Team is in the bonus on the 5th foul of each quarter – 2 free throws when in the bonus.
Full court press is only allowed in the last 2 minutes of the 2nd and 4th quarters, if the team is not up by 20 points or more.
Game Conduct Protocol for Athletic Directors:
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- Athletic Directors should actively monitor games and promptly address any misconduct.
- Schools must take immediate action to rectify misconduct; failure to do so will result in consequences.
- Consequences for unaddressed misconduct include a warning followed by forfeiture of a weekend of games.
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- Enforce coaches’ seating and refrain from excessive yelling to promote a positive playing environment.
- Discourage negative comments from fans towards officials or players, prioritizing fair play.
- Initial complaints warrant a warning, with subsequent complaints leading to game forfeiture.
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- 1st Warranted Complaints = Warning (AD/Principal to handle with coaches, players, and spectators)
- 2nd Warranted Complaint = forfeit a weekend of games (up to 2 games)
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