Rules and Regulations: Basketball (Schools)
Download a PDF here – LYG24_Basketball_U14_Info_Rules
SGB 1 The London Youth Games U14 Basketball competition will run in accordance with FIBA regulations.
SGB 1.1 Should any rules listed below contradict those outlined by FIBA, these rules will supersede those.
SGB 1.1.1 The London Youth Games U14 Basketball competition will follow the Transgender Policy outlined by Basketball England.
SGB 1.2 It will be at the discretion of the event referee and LYG personnel as to the application of these rules, and any subsequent decision made as a result will be final.
SGB 1.3 The Tournament Organisers reserve the rights to alter or amend the playing schedule if necessary and make decisions on any matters arising during the tournament, including any matters not covered by the tournament regulations.
SGB 2 Age Category
SGB 2.1 The following age groups and respective minimum and maximum date of births will apply to the London Youth Games Basketball Competition:
| Age Category | Oldest DOB | Youngest DOB | Likely School Year |
| U14 | 01/09/2009 | 31/08/2012 | Year 7 – 9 |
SGB 2.2 Competitors are not permitted to enter this competition if they are ineligible. No exceptions will be made.
SGB 2.3 It is the responsibility of competitors/parents/teachers/SGO to ensure all competitors details are entered correctly at the time of submission, and that they are eligible to compete for their school.
SGB 2.3.1 In the instance a competitor is found to be ineligible, the school will be disqualified from the competition entirely.
SGB 3 Eligibility Schools competing in the premier and conference division of the Basketball England National Dynamik Schools competition are ineligible for this competition. The schools listed below are ineligible to compete:
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Competition Tier: Higher
Competition Intent: Highly competitive environment where winning is the measure of success and level of challenge is high, in order to further the development of young athletes. Local qualifying events are encouraged, with the winning school progressing to the county final.
Player Eligibility: Aimed at children and young people who enjoy competition and may regularly access training and coaching outside of the school environment. Participants are used to competing in sport inside and outside of school, have a higher skill ability and understand tactics and strategies in competitive game play situations.
SGB 4 Squad Size Schools are permitted to enter a minimum of 5 competitors and a maximum of 12 competitors per gender.
SGB 4.1 Schools are permitted to bring all 12 competitors entered to the event on the day however only 5 will be able to take the court at any one time.
SGB 5 Kit & Equipment
SGB 5.1 Each school must provide two contrasting sets of numbered shirts. No t-shirts to be worn under numbered shirts.
SGB 5.2 Schools must supply their own basketball for warm up.
SGB 5.3 Boys match ball is Size 6.
SGB 5.4 Girls match ball is Size 5.
SGB 5.5 A visible scoreboard, and a visible clock, showing at least the timer for each period of play for the game in minutes shall be provided by the home team at every match. These facilities shall be clearly visible to both team benches.
SGB 5.5.1 Teams may agree to different provisions of this equipment in writing in advance of the match. Where agreement cannot be reached, or the home team can not provide this equipment, the away team may assume home team status.
SGB 6 Competition Format The competition consists of four rounds. Teams play local knockout Rounds 1, 2, 3 and the winners of Round 3 qualify for the Final 4’s (semi-finals advancing to a 3rd/4th play off and the final).
SGB 6.1 Dates for Rounds 1-3 are NOT flexible, the rounds must be played on the stipulated dates as follows:
Round 1: Tuesday 30th January 2024.
Round 2: Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Round 3: Tuesday 12th March 2024.
SGB 6.1.1 Teams may agree to play the fixture in advance of this date in writing. Any proposal to play the match after this date must receive approval from London Youth Games and will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
SGB 6.2 All on court disputes should be adjudicated by respective officials on the day and resolved locally. London Youth Games will not overturn any on court decisions if the referees meet the minimum set out in SGB 7.1. All off court disputes are required to be sent to info@londonyouthgames.org within 24 hours of the game being played, stating clearly what regulation has been breached, a mobile number and a suitable time to call.
SGB 6.2.1 As per SGB 1.3, London Youth Games reserves the right to make decisions in regard to breaches of these regulations. Actions may include but are not limited to;
- Reversal of result, replay of the match, dictation of when and where a match must be played.
SGB 7 Competition Rules
SGB 7.1 For Rounds 1 and 2 the home team and the away team must each provide a Level 1 qualified referee (see here for course), which cannot be a named coach/team manager for either team. The home team must also provide a Level 1 qualified table official (see here for course) which cannot be a named coach/team manager. The away team must provide an individual to support the table official, but is not required to be qualified.
SGB 7.2 FIBA regulations regarding matches are as follows and will apply to all matches:
SGB 7.2.1 Four quarters of 10 minutes running clock.
SGB 7.2.2 Seven minute half-time.
SGB 7.2.3 Two-minute interval between 1st and 2nd quarters and the 3rd and 4th quarters.
SGB 7.2.4 Two timeouts per team in the 1st half and 3 timeouts in the 2nd half.
SGB 7.2.5 Timeouts will be 60 seconds each in duration.
SGB 7.2.6 Four team and four personal fouls per match.
SGB 7.2.7 Substitutions must be made through the table (at any time on a dead ball).
SGB 7.2.8 Team Managers must complete score sheets with the correct details 10 minutes before the game starts.
SGB 7.2.9 No player shall dunk the ball at any time during the competition.
SGB 7.3 Match rules regarding game format (7.2.1 – 7.2.5) may be amended, but only by agreement, in writing, between the two teams prior to the match taking place.
SGB 7.4 In the event of a match tie (regardless of length as per SGB 7.3) 5 minutes overtime is played.
SGB 7.4.1 If scores remain level after this period of overtime, then sudden death free throws will occur. There is no minimum number of free throws, and sudden death applies from the first nominated shooters. All listed players from the team must shoot before any player is permitted to take a second shot.
SGB 7.5 Man to man defence is the only permissible defence allowed (i.e. no zone defence). Each game is started by a jump ball in the centre circle and begins when the ball is tapped in by one player.
SGB 7.6 As a rule, a dominant full court man-to-man defence which the opposition is incapable of outplaying must cease when the team is 20 points ahead.
SGB 7.7 Rule for the final round: teams are required to be on court ready to play their matches within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. Should teams arrive later than 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled match time, they will be required to forfeit the match, awarding a 20-0 walkover to the opposition.
SGB 8 Medals & Salvers Medals and salver will be awarded as follows:
SGB 8.1 Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams per gender with the salver presented to the winners of each competition.
Download a PDF here – LYG24_Basketball_U16_Info_Rules
BBall 1 The London Youth Games U16 Basketball competition will run in accordance with FIBA regulations.
BBall 1.1 Should any rules listed below contradict those outlined by the FIBA, these rules will supersede those.
BBall 1.1.1 The London Youth Games U16 Basketball competition will follow the Transgender Policy outlined by Basketball England.
BBall 1.2 It will be at the discretion of the event referee and LYG personnel as to the application of these rules, and any subsequent decision made as a result will be final.
BBall 1.3 The Tournament Organisers reserve the rights to alter or amend the playing schedule if necessary and make decisions on any matters arising during the tournament, including any matters not covered by the tournament regulations.
BBall 2 Age Category
BBall 2.1 The following age groups and respective maximum date of births will apply to the London Youth Games Basketball Competition:
| Age Category | Oldest DOB | Youngest DOB | Likely School Year |
| U16 | 01/09/2007 | Year 11 & under |
BBall 2.2 Players participating in the U14 competition are not allowed to participate in this competition.
BBall 2.3 Competitors are not permitted to enter this competition if they are ineligible. No exceptions will be made.
BBall 2.4 It is the responsibility of competitors/parents/team managers/local authority staff to ensure all competitors details are entered correctly at the time of submission, and that they are eligible to compete for their school.
Bball 2.4.1 In the instance a competitor is found to be ineligible, the school will be disqualified from the competition entirely.
BBall 3 Eligibility Schools competing in the premier and conference division of the Basketball England National Dynamik Schools competition are ineligible for this competition. The schools listed below are ineligible to compete:
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Competition Tier: Higher
Competition Intent: Highly competitive environment where winning is the measure of success and level of challenge is high, in order to further the development of young athletes. Local qualifying events are encouraged, with the winning school progressing to the county final.
Player Eligibility: Aimed at children and young people who enjoy competition and may regularly access training and coaching outside of the school environment. Participants are used to competing in sport inside and outside of school, have a higher skill ability and understand tactics and strategies in competitive game play situations.
BBall 4 Squad Size Schools are permitted to enter a minimum of 5 competitors and a maximum of 12 competitors per gender.
BBall 4.1 Schools are permitted to bring all 12 competitors entered to the event on the day however only 5 will be able to take the court at any one time.
BBall 5 Kit & Equipment
BBall 5.1 Each school must provide 2 contrasting sets of numbered shirts. No t-shirts to be worn under numbered shirts.
BBall 5.2 Schools must supply their own basketball for warm up.
BBall 5.3 Boys match ball Size is 7.
BBall 5.4 Girls match ball Size is 6.
BBall 5.5 A visible scoreboard, and a visible clock, showing at least the timer for each period of play for the game in minutes shall be provided by the home team at every match. These facilities shall be clearly visible to both team benches.
BBall 5.5.1 Teams may agree to different provisions of this equipment in writing in advance of the match. Where agreement cannot be reached, or the home team cannot provide this equipment, the away team may assume home team status.
BBall 6 Competition Format The competition consists of four rounds. Teams play local knockout Rounds 1, 2, 3 and the winners of round 3 qualify for the final 4’s (two semi-finals, 3rd/4th play off and final match)
BBall 6.1 Dates for rounds 1-3 are NOT flexible, the rounds must be played on the stipulated dates as follows:
Round 1: Thursday 1st February 2024.
Round 2: Thursday 22nd February 2024.
Round 3: Thursday 14th March 2024.
BBall 6.1.1 Teams may agree to play the fixture in advance of this date in writing. Any proposal to play the match after this date must receive approval from London Youth Games and will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
BBall 6.2 All on court disputes should be adjudicated by respective officials on the day and resolved locally. London Youth Games will not overturn any on court decisions if the referees meet the minimum set it in BBall 7.1. All of court disputes are required to be sent to info@londonyouthgames.org within 24 hours of the game being played, stating clearly what regulation has been breaches, a mobile number and a suitable time to call.
BBall 6.2.1 As per BBall 1.3, London Youth Games reserves the right to make decisions in regard to breaches of these regulations. Actions may include but are not limited to;
- Reversal of result, replay of the match, dictation of when and where a match must be played.
BBall 7 Competition Rules
BBall 7.1 For Rounds 1 and 2 the home team and the away team must each provide a Level 1 qualified referee (see here for course), which cannot be a named coach/team manager for either team. The home team must also provide a Level 1 qualified table official (see here for course) which cannot be a named coach/team manager. The away must provide an individual to support the table official, but is not required to be qualified.
BBall 7.2 FIBA regulations regarding matches are as follows and will apply to all matches:
BBall 7.2.1 Four quarters of 10 minutes running clock.
BBall 7.2.2 Seven minute half-time.
BBall 7.2.3 Two-minute interval between 1st and 2nd quarters and the 3rd and 4th quarters.
BBall 7.2.4 Two timeouts per team in the 1st half and 3 timeouts in the 2nd half.
BBall 7.2.5 Timeouts will be 60 seconds each in duration.
BBall 7.2.6 Four team and four personal fouls per match.
BBall 7.2.7 Substitutions must be made through the table (at any time on a dead ball).
BBall 7.2.8 Team Managers must complete score sheets with the correct details 10 minutes before the game starts.
BBall 7.2.9 No player shall dunk the ball at any time during the competition.
BBall 7.3 Match rules regarding game format (7.2.1 – 7.2.5) may be amended, but only by agreement, in writing, between the two teams prior to the match taking place.
BBall 7.4 In the event of a match tie (regardless of length as per BBall 7.3) 5 minutes overtime is played.
BBall 7.4.1 If scores remain level after this period of overtime, then sudden death free throws will occur. There is no minimum number of free throws, and sudden death applied from the first nominated shooters. All listed players from the team must shoot before any player is permitted to take a second shot.
BBall 7.5 Man to man defence and zone defence is allowed. Each game is started by a jump ball in the centre circle and begins when the ball is tapped in by one player.
BBall 7.6 As a rule, a dominant full court man-to-man defence which the opposition is incapable of outplaying should cease when the team is 20 points ahead. We trust that the coaches will know when too much is too much.
BBall 7.7 Rule for the final round: teams are required to be on court ready to play their matches within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. Should teams arrive later than 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled match time, they will be required to forfeit the match, awarding a 20-0 walkover to the opposition.
BBall 8 Medals & Salvers Medals and salver will be awarded as follows:
BBall 8.1 Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams per gender with the salver presented to the winners of each competition.
Download a PDF here – LYG24_Basketball_3v3_Info_Rules
SBB 1 The School Games Basketball 3v3 competition will run in accordance with FIBA Official Basketball regulations.
SBB 1.1 Should any rules listed below contradict those outlined by FIBA Official Basketball, these rules will supersede those.
SBB 1.2 It will be at the sole discretion of the Competition Director as to the application of these rules, and any subsequent decision made as a result will be final.
SBB 1.3 The Tournament Organisers reserve the rights to alter or amend the playing schedule if necessary and make decisions on any matters arising during the tournament, including any matters not covered by the tournament regulations.
SBB 2 Age Category
SBB 2.1 The following age groups and respective minimum and maximum date of births will apply to the School Games Basketball 3v3 Competition:
| Age Category | Oldest DOB | Youngest DOB | Likely School Year |
| 9 – 11-year-olds | 01/09/2012 | 31/08/2014 | Year 5 – 6 |
SBB 2.2 Competitors are not permitted to enter this competition if they are ineligible. No exceptions will be made.
SBB 2.3 It is the responsibility of schools/teachers/School Games Organisers to ensure the participants attending meet the eligibility criteria as outlined.
SBB 2.3.1 In the instance a competitor is found to be ineligible, they will be disqualified from the competition entirely.
SBB 3 Eligibility Criteria
Competition Tier: Higher
Competition Intent: Highly competitive environment where winning is the measure of success and level of challenge is high, in order to further the development of young athletes. Local qualifying events are encouraged, with the winning school progressing to the county final.
Player Eligibility: Aimed at children and young people who enjoy competition and may regularly access training and coaching outside of the school environment. Participants are used to competing in sport inside and outside of school, have a higher skill ability and understand tactics and strategies in competitive game play situations.
SBB 4 Squad Size Schools are permitted to enter a minimum of 3 competitors and a maximum of 6 competitors.
SBB 5 Kit & Equipment
SBB 5.1 Each team must arrive to the competition with two sets of contrasting numbered bibs/shirts.
SBB 5.2 Each team must bring their own ball for warm up.
SBB 5.3 Match ball is size 5.
SBB 5.4 Height of the basket will be approximately 8’0”.
SBB 6 Competition Format Dependant on entry numbers – the format will start as round robin groups drawn randomly (no seeding). If team numbers allow, this will then progress into a knockout for places. Format to be confirmed before the day of the competition.
SBB 7 Competition Rules
SBB 7.1 The games will be played on a 3×3 playing court (half court) with 1 basket. The court shall have a regular basketball playing court sized zone.
SBB 7.2 A coin toss will determine which team gets first possession.
SBB 7.3 Scoring and game time
SBB 7.3.1 Every shot from inside the arc shall be awarded 1 point.
SBB 7.3.2 Every shot from behind the arc shall be awarded 2 points.
SBB 7.3.3 Every successful free throw shall be awarded 1 point.
SBB 7.3.4 Regular playing time will be 1 period of 10 minutes running clock. The game clock shall be stopped during dead ball situations and free throws. The game clock shall be restarted when:
SBB 7.3.4.1 Where the check-ball has been completed, and the ball is at the disposal of the offensive player.
SBB 7.3.4.2 After a successful free throw, and the next offensive team is in possession of the ball.
SBB 7.3.4.3 After an unsuccessful free throw and the ball continues to be live, the ball touches or is touched by any other player on the playing court.
SBB 7.3.5 The first team to reach 15 points with at least a two-point margin (e.g. 15-13 or 19-17) wins the game. However, the maximum time for any game shall be 10 minutes running clock and the leading team at the time will be the winner.
SBB 7.3.6 A team shall lose the game by forfeit if at the scheduled starting time of the game the team is not present on the playing court with 3 players. In the case of a forfeit, the game score is marked with w-0 or 0-w (‘w’ = win).
SBB 7.3.7 A team shall lose the game by default if it leaves the court before the end of the game or all players of the team are injured and/or disqualified. In the case of a default situation, the winning team may choose to keep its score as it stands or to have the game forfeited.
SBB 7.4 Fouls and free throws
SBB 7.4.1 A team is in a penalty situation after it has committed 6 fouls. Players are not excluded based on the number of personal fouls.
SBB 7.4.1.1 1 free throw will be awarded on committal of the 6th foul, regardless of if the offensive player was in the act of shooting.
SBB 7.4.2 If the foul is committed in the act of shooting, that player will be awarded free throws as follows:
SBB 7.4.2.1 If the shot released from the field goal area is successful, the goal shall count and, in addition, 1 free throw awarded.
SBB 7.4.2.2 If the shot released is from inside the arc and is unsuccessful, 1 free throw will be awarded.
SBB 7.4.2.3 If the shot released from behind the arc is unsuccessful, 2 free throws will be awarded.
SBB 7.4.3 Unsportsmanlike and disqualifying fouls are counted as 2 fouls for team fouls purposes. The first unsportsmanlike foul of a player shall be penalised with 2 free throws, but no ball possession. All disqualifying fouls (including the second unsportsmanlike of a player) shall be penalised with 2 free throws and ball possession.
SBB 7.4.3.1 Unsportsmanlike fouls will be determined at the discretion of the officials.
SBB 7.4.4 Team fouls 7, 8 & 9 shall always be penalised with 2 free throws. Team foul 10 and any subsequent team fouls shall be penalised with 2 free throws and ball possession.
SBB 7.4.6 All technical fouls shall always be penalised with 1 free throw. After the free throw, the check-ball shall be administered by the team which had control of the ball or was entitled to the ball when the technical foul was called.
SBB 7.4.7 A player shall be disqualified for the remainder of the game when they are charged with 2 unsportsmanlike fouls. A player disqualified from the game may be further disqualified from the event by the Competition Director.
SBB 7.4.8 There is no line up for any free throws.
SBB 7.5 Substitutions and time outs
SBB 7.5.1 Both teams are entitled to request a substitution when the ball becomes dead prior to a check-ball or free throw. The substitute can enter the game without any prior notice to the officials or table officials while the ball is dead, and the game clock is stopped. The substitutions can only take place behind the end line and require no action from the officials or table officials.
SBB 7.5.1 Teams are entitled to make an unlimited number of substitutions and utilise all six competitors in any one match.
SBB 7.5.2 Each team shall be granted 1 time-out per match. Any player or substitute can request a time-out when the ball becomes dead prior to a check-ball or free throw.
SBB 7.5.3 All time-outs shall last 30 seconds.
SBB 8 Overall Scoring Points will be awarded for each game to give a school’s round robin standing.
SBB 8.1 The following points will be awarded:
- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a loss
- 0 points for the team which forfeits
SBB 9 Medals & Trophies Medals and salver will be awarded as follows:
SBB 9.1 Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places teams with salver presented to the winner of the competition.