Social Basketball Competition
Team
- 5 players/side
- 1 female player/side on court at all times
- A minimum of 4 players must start the game, the 5th player must be on court within 5 minutes of game time
- Only 1 A Grade player/side is allowed on court at any one 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.
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.
- Blocks - Men cannot block Women’s shots (such blocks will be called as a shooting foul as per the rules above).
- Substitutions - Unlimited “flying” substitutions.
Scheduling
- Friday afternoons 2 - 5pm
- Sunday evenings 12pm - 4pm
- Breaks for University holidays
- Draws and other information about the competition will be posted on UC Sport Competitions Facebook Page
Fees to play in the Social Sport Basketball Competition:
| Per team, per TERM | Per team, per SEMESTER* | |
|---|---|---|
| STUDENT | $130.00 | $250.00 |
| COMMUNITY | $160.00 | $300.00 |