Open Basketball

Team

• FIVE (5) players per team plus UNLIMITED subs
• A minimum of 4 players must start the game, the 5th player must be on court within 5 minutes of game time
• Teams must wear matching bibs (supplied by UC Rec & Sport)
• Teams may register an unlimited number of players, only registered players are permitted to participate.

The Game

Clock

• 12-minute halves, 2-minute half time (30-minute turn-around time)
• Running clock games
• No 24 sec. shot clock
• 3, 5 and 8-second rules apply
• Teams must be ready before the start of their game.

Rules

Normal FIBA Basketball rules apply, except for the following alterations:

• Shooting fouls: If someone is fouled in the act of shooting, the attacking team will receive an automatic 2 points (or 3points) in place of shooting free throws. If someone is fouled in the act of shooting and the shot subsequently goes in then they will automatically receive 1 extra point.
• Substitutions - Unlimited “flying” substitutions.

Scheduling

• Sunday 12pm - 3pm
• Breaks for University holidays
• Draws and other information about the competition will be posted on UC Sport Competitions Facebook Page

Location

UC RecCentre (online maps)