Official rules and regulations for competitive play
Maximum roster: 10 players per team
Top teams advance: Top 4 teams make playoffs
Guaranteed games: 6–7 games per season (depending on number of teams registered)
Game format: Two 20-minute halves
Total time: Two 20-minute halves
Stoppage time - 1st Half: Under 1 minute (on whistles only)
Stoppage time - 2nd Half: Under 2 minutes (on whistles only)
All timing: On whistles ONLY
Maximum roster: 10 players per team
All players on the roster may participate
Every player must play in at least 3 games to be eligible for playoffs
Subs must participate by Week 3 of the regular season to be eligible for playoffs
Each non-roster sub must pay a $20 fee
Must sign a waiver prior to the game
You must wear a t-shirt closely matching team color
For medical, injury, or relocation cases, proof must be submitted to Mellennial Sports before replacing the player
Replacements within Weeks 1–3 must pay a $60 (three-game sub fee) to be eligible for the remainder of the season (including playoffs)
No replacements are allowed after Week 6 unless the team cannot field enough players
Non-roster subs are allowed during the regular season
Each non-roster sub must pay a $20 fee and sign a waiver before the game
Subs must wear a t-shirt closely matching team color
No subs are allowed during playoffs (except in the case of injury)
Subs must have participated by Week 3 of the regular season to be eligible for playoffs
Format: Two 20-minute halves
Stoppage time - 1st Half: Under 1 minute (on whistles only)
Stoppage time - 2nd Half: Under 2 minutes (on whistles only)
Timing: All timing on whistles ONLY
Defensive 5-second count: On hold and dribble
Ball advancement on timeout: In games with under 1 minute remaining in the 2nd HALF ONLY, teams may advance the ball on a timeout
(no forward motion allowed)
Timeouts per Half
Lose it or use it
Use timeouts or lose them, they do not carry over
Foul Out Threshold
5 personal fouls result in a player being fouled out
Game Disqualification
Fouled-out players must leave the game and cannot return
7 Team Fouls
Results in a 1-and-1 free throw situation
10 Team Fouls
Results in 2 free throws
Resets: Team foul count resets at the start of each half
1st and 2nd Technical Fouls: Result in 1 game suspension
3rd Technical Foul: Results in suspension for the remainder of the season
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Abusive language directed at players or referees
Excessive arguing about calls
Mellennial Sports strongly discourages forfeits. Your teammates and opponents rely on your participation to ensure a full roster and competitive game.
At check-in, please notify Mellennial Sports referees if:
If you field a team using players from within Mellennial Sports (not from other teams in your league), the game can still be played
If you use players from another team in the same league, the game counts as a forfeit (though a scrimmage may still be played)
If you do not have enough players to start, the game will be considered a forfeit after 20 minutes
Once Mellennial Sports is notified of your forfeit, it is final, and the opposing team will be informed
Only the team captain is permitted to ask the head referee for rule clarifications
Judgment calls made by the referees may not be questioned by players or captains
However, referees may confer with each other and team captains to discuss calls if they choose (at the discretion of the referee)
At Mellennial Sports, the ultimate goal is for everyone to have fun. While games can get competitive, all players must maintain good sportsmanship at all times.
Warning: Any behavior or abusive language directed at another player or referee that is deemed unacceptable by the referee may result in suspension or ejection from the game or league
Basketball games may be canceled due to dangerous weather, facility issues, or other unforeseeable circumstances
Mellennial Sports will only cancel games when absolutely necessary
Please assume your game is ON unless you are notified otherwise
If a cancellation occurs, all players will be notified via text message and social media no less than 2 hours before game time
Once a game has been played
No refunds will be issued
Before the season starts
You may be eligible for a refund upon consultation with management
Guaranteed games: 6–7 games per season (depending on how many teams register)
Playoff advancement: Top 4 teams advance to playoffs (depending on how many teams register)
Team rankings will be determined using the following criteria, in order:
Record
Win-Loss record
Head-to-Head
Record between tied teams
Point Differential
Point differential between teams
Individual player eligibility: Only players who participated in at least 3 games during the regular season are eligible for playoffs
Substitute eligibility: Subs must have participated by Week 3 of the regular season to be eligible for playoffs
No substitutes in playoffs: No non-roster subs are allowed during playoffs (except in the case of injury)
All rules are subject to clarification by Mellennial Sports management
For questions or rule disputes, contact Mellennial Sports directly
Rules may be updated at the discretion of Mellennial Sports before the season
If you have any questions or need clarification on any league rules, please don't hesitate to reach out to our league coordinators.
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