FCC HOOPS MEN’s League Rules

FCC Hoops leagues are competitive, organized, and community-driven. We expect high-level play and high-level sportsmanship.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING

1. GAME FORMAT

• IHSA rules apply unless otherwise noted
• Two (2) 20-minute halves
• Clock runs continuously except:

  • Last 1 minute of first half

  • Last 2 minutes of second half
    • If a team leads by 20+ in the final 2 minutes, clock runs continuously
    • Overtime: 3 minutes

  • Last 2 minutes of OT is stop clock
    • Each team receives:

  • 2 timeouts per game

  • 1 timeout per overtime (no rollover)

Technical fouls:
• 2 points + possession
• Two technicals in one game = ejection

No hanging on the rim (automatic technical)

2. ROSTERS & ELIGIBILITY

• Teams may roster unlimited players
• Final roster must be submitted before first game
• No roster additions after Week 3
• No mid-season switching teams
• Players must:

  • Be 18+

  • Be on official roster

  • Have completed waiver

Playoff eligibility:
• Player must appear in at least 3 regular season games to participate in playoffs

(This protects integrity.)

3. FORFEITS

Minimum 4 players required to start.

Grace period:
• Clock starts at scheduled time
• 2 points awarded per minute to opponent
• After 10 minutes = forfeit

Forfeit penalty:
• $75 team fine (paid before next game)
• 2 forfeits = removal from league

We are building reliability. If you sign up, show up.

4. UNIFORMS

• Matching jerseys with numbers required
• No number = no play
• No duplicates on same team

This keeps scorekeeping clean and league professional.

5. SUBSTITUTIONS

• Subs must report to scorer’s table
• Failure to report = warning
• Second offense = bench technical

6. CONDUCT & SPORTSMANSHIP

This is the most important section.

FCC Hoops is competitive — not toxic.

Technical foul tracking:
• 2 technicals in one game = ejection
• 3 technicals in season = 1 game suspension
• 4 technicals in season = removal from league

Fighting = immediate removal
Threatening officials/staff = removal
Ref abuse = zero tolerance

Any player ejected:
• Must leave facility immediately
• Minimum 1 game suspension

Second ejection = removal from league

Teams accumulating 6+ technicals as a team may be reviewed for removal.

We will protect officials, staff, and league culture.

7. PLAYOFFS

• Top teams qualify
• Seeding based on record
• Tiebreakers:

  1. Head-to-head

  2. Point differential (max +15 per game counted)

  3. Points allowed

  4. Coin flip

(You NEED the +15 cap so teams don’t run up scores.)

8. PROTESTS

• Must be submitted within 24 hours
• $35 protest fee
• Only rule interpretation or eligibility protests allowed
• Judgment calls are not protestable

9. FACILITY POLICIES

• No outside alcohol
• No food in gym
• Respect staff & facility

10. FCC HOOPS CULTURE CLAUSE

This league exists to build competitive basketball AND community.

Excessive trash talking
Bullying
Targeting weaker players
Unsportsmanlike conduct

Will not be tolerated.

If your team cannot compete with respect, you will not remain in this league.