Sherwood Sports

LEAGUE INFORMATION & RULES

Welcome to the Sherwood Sports Men’s Basketball League! We want to provide a place where you can enjoy a time of recreation and fellowship as you grow closer to God through the game of basketball.

Jamboree Cookout on May 21st 

• Let’s kick off our men’s league with a night of food and fun where you can bring your family and fellowship with the community!

Season Dates:

May 28th- July 2nd

(Tuesdays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

TEAM FORMAT

• Captains are pre-selected and teams will be drafted by the league director.
• Teams will consist of 7-8 players per team.
• Cost will be $30 and that will include your jersey.
• Each team will be play 2 games per night.

GAME FORMAT

• We will have a 12 minute game with a running clock until the last minute of the game, should the score be between 10 points. 
• Initial possession of the game and overtime will be determined by captains playing one round of rock, paper, scissors.
• All dead balls will be checked in at the top of the key. The ball is not considered live until it is passed in.
• If a game ends in a tie, overtime periods will be played via sudden death for 1 minute with the first team to score being the winner.

SUBSTITUTIONS

• A substitution may be made at any time that the ball is not in play. Play clock will not be stopped for subs.

OFFICIATING

• Since this is a self-officiated league, captains will be responsible for resolving fouls or calls in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Non-shooting fouls are checked at half court and the ball must be passed in to start the possession.
• Shooting fouls will be administered as follows:

• 2pt shots: Count one point and take 1 free throw that is live on the miss.
• 3pt shots: Count two points and take one free throw that is live on the miss.
• And 1:  The additional point is counted without any free throw being shot.

• Although individual and team fouls will not be tracked, captains can pull a player from the game who is fouling an excessive amount for a period of time. 

ACTIONABLE OFFENSES

Following offenses may result with leadership team asking you to sit the rest of the game:

• All jewelry must be removed before a player is eligible to play that game. This includes wedding bands, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.
• Reckless fouls (No attempt made on the ball)
• Excessive taunting with the intent to embarrass, ridicule, or demean others.
• Unsporting behavior by any non-player on the player side of the court.
• Provoking altercations and making physical contact with other players (e.g. pushing or throwing the ball at players). 
• The use of foul language.

EJECTIONABLE OFFENSES

The following offenses can lead to being ejected from the game or removal from the league:

• Violent conduct or serious foul play (May or may not result in injuring a player)
• Leaving the bench to engage in a confrontation.
• Extreme unsporting behavior or committing particularly despicable behavior including spitting at another player, persistent use of extremely abusive language, and forcible contact.