LEAGUE RULES AND INFO
(All rules subject to change)

Have fun! Sportsmanship is important. Treat your teammates, opposing players, referees, fans, scorekeeper, clock operator, etc. with respect. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and you may be subject to removal. Disrespectful behavior, talk, or attitude towards a Sarasota Rec League staff member, league director, fan, opposing teammate, teammate or referee will not be tolerated. 

Release waivers must be signed by all players before playing. Prizes will be given to the champion of each season. In order to receive the prize you MUST play in the championship game. Absent players WILL NOT receive a prize.
 
1. Facilities and Location: ROBERT L. TAYLOR RECREATION COMPLEX (1845 34TH STREET SARASOTA, FL)

2. League Format

• Sarasota Rec League will be broken into two sections: regular season and playoffs.
• Team schedules will be uploaded on the website.

3. Equipment

• Jerseys: There will be jerseys provided for use during the games. NO PERSONAL JERSEYS WILL BE ALLOWED.
• If a jersey is not returned – that player is subject to immediate removal and a $50 fine.
• If a jersey is returned damaged - that player is responsible for the replacement cost. (Up to $15)
  

4. Rosters and Players

• Players must play in at least three (3) regular season games to be eligible for playoffs.
• If a team does not have five (5) players present before the start of the game, they can find a substitute player for the game. League director approval.
• A non-refundable deposit of at least $150 is due by 12/31. Remaining team fees must be paid in full by the team's second game or the team will be removed from the schedule until payment is made.
• If a team is removed due to non-payment, any monies paid will NOT be refunded. The team will forfeit all money paid.

5. Game Time/Game Play

• Games will begin at either 6:30pm/7:30pm/8:30pm
• Games will consist of two 20 minute halves.
• The clock will be running time except: the final minute of the first half and the final two minutes of the second half.​
• If a team is ahead by 25 points or more in the second half at the 3 minute mark - the clock will continue to run. If a team is ahead by 20 points or mote in the second half at the 2 minute mark - the game will be called.
• If teams are tied at the end of regulation, a two minute overtime period will be played. In overtime, the clock will stop during the final minute. If teams are tied at the end of the second overtime, they shall play a sudden death (first point wins) overtime period.
• Half Time will be 3 minutes.
• Players entering the game must check in at the scorer's table and wait for the referee to sub you in.

6. Official Score and Scorekeeper

• The running score book (kept at the scorer’s table) will be the official score and foul count.

7. Time-Outs

• Each team will be allowed three timeouts per game.
• If overtime is played, each team shall be awarded one timeout per overtime.

8. Fouls

• A technical foul is considered a personal foul.
• Players will be allowed five personal fouls.
• If a player reaches five fouls and does not have a substitute player to enter the game, the player can stay in but will be assessed a technical foul for each additional foul. The opposing team will shoot one free throw and receive possession. If the 6th foul is a shooting foul, the opposing team will shoot 1/2 shot(s) and the technical free throw.

​9. Free Throws

• Players may enter the lane once the ball leaves the shooter’s hand (on the release).

10. Technical Fouls

• Technical fouls are two free throws and the ball. This does not include technical fouls that are assessed for the 6th personal foul. Technical fouls given for the 6th personal foul with only be one free throw.
• Any player who receives two technical fouls in a game will be ejected from the game and will be suspended for a minimum of one game.
• Any player who receives three technical fouls during the season will be suspended for the remainder of the season. Refunds will not be given for expelled players.

11. Flagrant Foul

• A flagrant foul may be a personal or a technical foul of a violent or savage nature. It may or may not be intentional. Any player who receives a flagrant foul will be ejected from the game and will serve a minimum one game suspension. A flagrant foul will also count as a technical foul.

12. Forfeits

• Teams must have three (3) members from their original roster playing or a forfeit will occur. The game can still be played but it will count as an automatic loss.

13. Player Conduct

• Sarasota Rec League is a recreational program who aims to create a welcoming environment for all players. As such, the following conduct expectations are in place for all adult basketball games.
• The following actions may result in a technical foul, double technical (ejection),flagrant foul, suspension, or removal from the league: Use of profanity towards an official or an opposing player, complaining about or questioning an official's call, persistent complaint about judgement calls, making a comment that is personal in nature to or about an official or opposing player, any attempt to "bait" or taunt or otherwise instigate an opponent, or an attempt to physically intimidate an opponent or official. Any physical contact with an official will result in ejection from the league and notification of authorities. This refers to before the game, during the game, and/or after the game.

14. Fighting

• Any player who is ejected for or found to be fighting will be ejected from the game and may ejected from the league for the remainder of the season.
• Sarasota Rec League will use a strict definition of fights, and shall impose the fighting penalty for any of the following actions: throwing a punch (regardless of whether or not it is landed), slapping or pushing a player’s face of head area or grabbing or pushing a player during an altercation.
• The officials have the right to halt or discontinue any game if it is believed that allowing a game to continue may result in a fight or an out of control situation.

15. Team Conduct

• Any team or player which consistently exhibit(s) poor sportsmanship may be eliminated from the league with a forfeiture of all fees.
• Officials and teams shall report all poor sportsmanship to the league director.