PTI Intramurals

“IM Basketball Rules”

The Game

• 5 vs. 5– Minimum 4 players on the court to start

• NFHS rules will govern play– Exceptions: NCAA F/T rules

• Two 15-minute halves– Running clock except last minute of 2nd half– Clock will then stop on each whistle– No shot clock

• One 30-second timeout per half• Overtimes– Three minutes– Timing procedures will be the same as 2nd half

The Game

• Pregame– PTI IDs are required and are collected prior to all IM

contests.– Dunking is not permitted during pregame or

halftime.• Technical foul

• No headgear and no jewelry– Elastic headbands are permitted– Jewelry, etc. may be permitted for religious or

medical reasons with staff approval

Game Specifics• Free throws

– Space below the block is not occupied– First available space is above the block– Players must promptly line up for free

throws• Must have 2 defensive players in

those two spaces• Alternating Possession arrow will be used• Closely guarded

– 5-second count will be in effect when an offensive player is closely guarded (defender within 6 feet) in the frontcourt when he/she is dribbling or holding the ball• Possible for one offensive player to

be closely guarded for up to 12 seconds

Game Specifics

• Substitutions–Must wait at the scorer’s table for the

first dead ball to be beckoned into the game by officials

• Eligibility–Player may only compete with one

team–Eligible players may be added at any

time prior to the first playoff game

When do we play??

• Thursday nights, 7-9pm– South Fayette Intermediate School– 3700 Old Oakdale Road, McDonald, PA

• March 6, 13, 20, 27April 3

• No student transportation available• Schedule will be posted by next Monday