2012 Spring Basketball Rules
POINTS OF EMPHASIS
1. A 5-minute "grace period" will be given for each game on the first night of a new season. Thereafter, only the first game of the night will be allowed a 5-minute "grace period" - Allow ample time for traffic & to find parking.
REMINDER: For a "Legal" game to begin, each team must have three (3) players, one of whom is an attorney.
2. To participate in playoffs, players must play in a minimum number of three (3) games in this Spring Basketball season for each team advancing to Playoffs.
3. The League reserves the right to evaluate the ability of teams/players at any point during the season.
4. ONLY ONE PERSON PER GAME PER TEAM may "Play Down" one Division.
5. If a team has one player with a "Blank Shirt" or "No number" & no other player on that team has declared the number 0, then that player will be able to be "0" with no penalty.
6. The 2 point uniform penalty can only be given at the start of the game or at half time. Once the start of the second half begins, the penalty can no longer be granted.
7. No player (including Free Agents) can play for more than one team per night in the same League.
Otherwise, the second game the player participates in will automatically be considered a "Sanctioned" Game.
8. Audible & visual requests for Time-Outs should be directed to Referees -- ONLY Referees may grant Time-Outs.
9. The LLL Player Code of Conduct, listed on page 2, is in effect BEFORE, DURING & AFTER all games.
MEMBERSHIP LIST ELIGIBILITY
Keep Membership Lists Current
TEAM MEMBERSHIP LISTS: consist of players with a completed waiver on file in the League Office. ONLY players on a Membership List IN THE POSSESSION OF YOUR LEAGUE OFFICIAL are eligible to participate. Players not listed are ineligible and will be DENIED participation on site - NO EXCEPTIONS.
TO ADD A PLAYER: a completed waiver must be submitted to the League Office by 12 NOON on Game Day with all required documents and signatures (including Witness). The League will add the new player(s) & fax the Updated List to the Captains with a confirmation e-mail that the List has been faxed. Captains must bring this Updated List to the game.
CAPTAINS: It is imperative to GIVE this Updated List to your Scorekeeper so your new player is eligible to play.
WAIVERS MUST BE: 1) read & signed 2) witnessed 3) attached with legible copies of these documents:
ATTORNEYS: A) Submit Driver's License AND B) VERIFICATION: Submit State Bar Card
LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS: Submit Law School ID
EMPLOYEES: A) Submit Driver's License AND B) VERIFICATION BY HR MANAGER
(bottom right of waiver)
IMPORTANT: Completed waivers & photos should be E-MAILED to LLLeagues@aol.com as a PDF file.
LANDAU LAWYERS LEAGUE PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
THE LANDAU LAWYERS LEAGUE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE PARTICIPATION TO ANY PLAYER OR TEAM, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER AND/OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, RECOGNIZING IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEAM CAPTAINS TO HELP ENFORCE THE FOLLOWING RULES:
OFFICIALS' DECISIONS ON PLAYERS/SPECTATORS ACTIONS ARE FINAL-CANNOT BE PROTESTED!
1. NO PLAYER SHALL: Refuse to abide by officials' decision. Only the Captain may discuss rules with the official.
2. NO PLAYER SHALL: Use profane, obscene, or vulgar language or verbally attack another player, official, director or spectator.
3. NO PLAYER SHALL: Be guilty of physical attack as an aggressor, upon any player, official, director or spectator. Anyone
intentionally striking another person shall be banned from the League permanently.
4. NO PLAYER SHALL: Be guilty of objectionable behavior such as throwing balls, bats, gloves or other forceful action such as
kicking walls or balls.
5. NO PLAYER SHALL: Appear on the court/field of play at any time in an intoxicated condition or smelling of alcohol. Neither shall they bring alcoholic beverages to premises nor drink on grounds/parking lots. DRUGS ARE FORBIDDEN ON SITES. Infractors will be permanently banned from the League.
NOTE: The term "PLAYER" shall apply to ALL TEAM PERSONNEL, such as game participants, team captains, scorekeepers, etc.
The term "OFFICIAL" shall apply to REFEREES, TIMERS/SCORERS AND UMPIRES receiving payment from the League.
The term "SPECTATOR" shall apply to ALL INTERESTED PARTIES who watch and have a relationship with your team. The term "DIRECTOR" shall apply to SCHOOL/PARK REPRESENTATIVES AT THE SITE.
CAPTAIN'S RESPONSIBILITY - ALL CAPTAINS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THEIR TEAMS'/SPECTATORS' DISCIPLINE AS WELL AS SUPPORTING OFFICIALS' DECISIONS AT THE GAME. CAPTAINS IN VIOLATION OF RULES 1-5 ABOVE CAN NO LONGER HOLD THEIR CAPTAINCY POSITION.
PENALTIES - THE OFFICIAL AT THE GAME DETERMINES PENALTIES FOR AN INFRACTION OF RULES 1- 5 ABOVE.
EJECTIONS - THE OFFICIAL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EJECT A PLAYER, WITHOUT WARNING, FOR UNSPORTSMANSHIPLIKE CONDUCT OR FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE OFFICIAL'S DECISION. THE EJECTED PLAYER MUST IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE PREMISES AND IS SUSPENDED AS BELOW:
SUSPENSION - AN EJECTED PLAYER IS AUTOMATICALLY SUSPENDED FOR TWO GAMES AND MAY NOT SHOW UP FOR THE NEXT 2 GAMES THAT HIS/HER TEAM (S) ACTUALLY PLAYS IN ALL SPORTS. SUSPENDED PLAYERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY PLACED ON PROBATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT SEASON. PLAYERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY OUT FOR THE SEASON OR PERMANENTLY FOR STARTING A PHYSICIAL CONFRONTATION, DEPENDING ON THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSIONER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND/OR THE COMMITTEE ON CONDUCT.
SECOND EJECTION RULE - PLAYERS EJECTED TWICE IN ONE SEASON, REGARDLESS OF LEAGUE, DIVISION OR SPORT, WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM PARTICIPATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT SEASON. THEIR REINSTATEMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC. SEE BELOW:
SEASON SUSPENSIONS - PLAYERS SUSPENDED FOR ONE SEASON MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER FOR PERMISSION TO PLAY IN THE LEAGUE THE FOLLOWING SEASON. THE REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED AND A WRITTEN DECISION, FROM THE COMMITTEE, WILL BE MAILED TO HIM/HER.
REINSTATEMENT OF TWICE EJECTED PLAYERS - THE CAPTAIN OF SUCH EJECTED PLAYERS MUST CALL THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER TO REVIEW THE STATUS OF SUCH PLAYER AND FIND OUT WHEN HE/SHE WILL BE REINSTATED. THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER, UPON THE ADVISE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS &/OR COMMITTEE ON CONDUCT, DETEREMINES THE TERMS OF THE SUSPENSION AND REINSTATEMENT OF SUSPENDED PLAYERS. THE SUSPENDED PLAYER MAY NOT PARTICIPATE UNTIL THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER HAS APPROVED REINSTATEMENT.
AUTOMATIC "POOR SPORTSMANSHIP FORFEIT" - THE OFFICIAL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO CALL A GAME "FORFEITED", AT ANY TIME, FOR UNSPORTSMANSLIKE BEHAVIOR OF A PLAYER (S), TEAM OR SPECTATOR (S).
ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE LANDAU LAWYERS LEAGUE MUST FOLLOW THE ABOVE STANDARDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE LEAGUE IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF FUN AND RECREATION FOR EVERYONE.
THE LANDAU LAWYERS LEAGUE HAS FINAL SAY IN ALL DISCIPILINARY MATTERS.
ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS
No player (including Free Agents) may play for more than one team per night in the same League.
Otherwise, the second game the player participates in will automatically be considered a "Sanctioned" Game.
ATTORNEYS
Attorneys, members of a Bar in any State, are eligible to play according to their ability level.
"Attorney Status" is also granted to:
A) Law School Graduates
B) Currently enrolled Law School Students
FREE AGENTS
Attorneys, current Law School Students, or Law School Graduates may register as "Free Agents".
EMPLOYEES
Paid employees, 18 years or older, may only play with the firm for which they work. (Firm Sponsored Team)
Upon leaving a firm, employees may continue to play with their previous employer for the remainder of the current season. Once the season ends, they may only play with their new firm and must complete a NEW Waiver.
Staff employed by a firm, other than the Firm Sponsored Team, may play "under the umbrella" of an attorney
from their own firm IF: 1) The attorneys' and employees' names both appear on their Team's Membership List.
2) Attorneys must play in at least 2 games to validate their employee's eligibility for the season.
TEAMS
Two or more firms may combine as a "CO-SPONSORED" Team, if eligibility rules are followed.
Teams are ineligible to play until all fees are PAID IN FULL.
ABILITY LEVELS
The League reserves the right to evaluate the ability of teams/players at any point during the season.
To maintain the registered Ability Level in each league, ONLY ONE PERSON PER GAME PER TEAM
may "Play Down" one Division.
Ex: ONLY 1 "A" player may play on a "B" team, but not on a "C" team; Only 1 "B" player may play on a "C" team.
Note: "C" players may play in any ability level.
PENALTY
A player in violation of any eligibility requirement will cause their team to FORFEIT ALL GAMES played with this player. The team will be placed on probation for one year, due to the use of this illegal player! The team will be ineligible for any awards and may NOT participate in any Playoffs for that season.
LANDAU LAWYERS LEAGUE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE PARTICIPATION OF PLAYERS
OR ANY TEAM AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GENERAL LLL RULES
1. Either the Captain or the Co-Captain of a team MUST be an attorney.
2. Team requests to change schedules CANNOT be honored after receipt of the League schedule.
3. Captains MUST bring ice packs and a First Aid Kit to every game in case of injuries, as the Blood Rule is in effect at all times.
4. Smoking, drinking, and drugs are PROHIBITED at every facility-including parking lots.
5. Because the permit expires 5 minutes after the last game, teams must pick up any debris and leave the premises
immediately following their game.
6. The LLL Player Code of Conduct, listed on page 2, is in effect BEFORE, DURING & AFTER all games.
7. Ejected players must leave all areas of the premises immediately! Ejected players will be automatically suspended for a minimum of the next, two (2) games - SEE LLL CODE OF CONDUCT for complete details of penalties.
8. NO REFUND of League Fees under any circumstances.
9. If a legal game cannot be completed after 30 minutes of play, the League Office will make the final decision as
to whether or not the score will stand or if the game will be continued at another time.
10. Problems with school/parks will be handled only by OFFICIALS - not Captains nor players.
GAME RULES
1. Captains must sign the CAPTAIN'S VERIFICATION on the sign-in sheets for all players present before the start of the game to verify the identification and eligibility of their players Captains are also responsible for verifying the Membership of late players at the end of the game.
2. Signing in before a game is mandatory. Players present, but not signed in, will be assessed a Technical and 2 points given to their opponent. Warming up, changing clothes, etc. may occur after players sign in.
3. SUBSTITUTIONS: All players must first check in with the Scorekeeper and then wait until he/she receives the Referee's permission to enter the game.
4. A 5-minute "grace period" will be given for each game on the first night of a new season. Thereafter, only the first game of the night will be allowed a 5-minute "grace period".
5. Both teams must bring a regulation-sized men's basketball, meeting high-school federation regulations, to each game. The official will decide which ball is to be used as the game ball. LLL is not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten balls.
6. Uniforms should have numbers on FRONT & BACK. Numbers MUST BE at least on the BACK of Jerseys BY THE 3RD GAME. Penalty: Regardless of how many players are without #s, opponents will receive 2 pts.
6A) The Penalty will be applied to duplicate jersey numbers- Athletic tape may be used to alter #s
6B) If a team has one player with a "Blank Shirt" or "No number" & no other player on that team has
declared the number 0, then that player will be able to be "0" with no penalty.
6C) The 2 point penalty can only be given at the start of the game or at half time. Once the start of the
second half begins, the penalty can no longer be granted.
7. No jewelry is to be worn, including wedding rings and stud earrings.
8. If either the referee or time-scorer fails to appear for a game, the League official on site has complete authority to determine how to proceed. If requested by the referee or timer-scorer, a designated spectator/player MUST keep score and/or players must officiate themselves.
9. Game possession starts with a coin toss; thereafter, possession of ball alternates.
10. Teams have 3 time outs per regulation game. Time-Outs should only be requested to Referees (not T/S) - ONLY REFEREES may grant Time-Outs. Only 2 time outs may be used in the first half.
11. If the game is tied at the end of the official regulation period, then the game will proceed to Overtime. First possession is determined by another coin toss. "Overtime" will consist of one 3-minute period-2 minutes of running time and 1 minute of stop time. Only 1 time out per team is allowed in the Overtime Period regardless of any unused timeouts from the regulation game.
12. If "Overtime" ends in a tie, then the game will enter into a period of "Sudden Death". A jump ball will determine first possession and no time outs are permitted.
13. Hand & Body checking is illegal. Officials may give a warning or a foul may be called.
14. Dunking is not allowed except where "break-away rims" exist. Hanging on rims will be penalized and any damage done will be paid by the violator for a replacement.
15. A player is out of the game on his 6th foul. This does not constitute as an "ejection".
16. MERCY RULE: If a team is winning by 10 points or more, the clock will continue to run during the last 2 minutes of the game. If, at any time during the last 2 minutes of the game, the difference in score becomes less than 10 points, then the game reverts to stop time.
17. High School Federation Rules will be followed for all issues not covered above.
OFFICIAL GAMES
Legal, Sanctioned, and Team games are "Official" games and are fully officiated by the Referee and Timer/Scorer,
as the regulation game that it is, and the Players Code of Conduct must be followed by all the players.
NOTE: Teams may ONLY use a court (under LLL's permit) for Official Games. Forfeited Games are not played!
LLL participants may only use the court when a league official is present.
LEGAL GAMES
Legal Games consist of two 20 minute halves.
For a game to be "Legal," each team must begin the game with 3 players, one of whom is an attorney. By the start of the second half, at least four (4) players including three attorneys must be present for each team or the game reverts to a "Sanctioned Game."
Example: Four (4) or more players from one team may play against four (4) or more players from another team. IF at
least 3 attorneys are present on the court & dressed to play ON EACH TEAM by the start of the second half.
SANCTIONED GAMES (NO Points Deducted)
SANCTIONED GAMES are declared when either team meets one of the following requirements:
1. Has less than 4 players by the start of the second half.
2. Has less than 3 attorneys dressed & on the premises by the start of the second half.
3. Borrows players from other teams in the same League.
BENEFITS:
1. No points are deducted from your standings, in contrast to a penalty for a forfeit.
2. Sanctioned Games are officiated by both the Referee and Time/scorer.
3. Both teams enjoy a recreational workout.
NOTE: Using players from other LLL teams in your League, at the same site, results in a sanctioned game.
Sanctioned and Team Games = 20 MINUTE HALVES, Regardless of # of players present at game time.
LLL "TEAM" GAMES
Team games are played amongst players from the same team when their opponent isn't available for a scheduled game.
Only players on a Team's current Membership List are eligible to participate in a Team Game.
Sanctioned and Team Games = 20 MINUTE HALVES, Regardless of # of players present at game time.
LEAGUE STANDINGS BASED ON A POINT SYSTEM
WIN == 2 POINTS AWARDED "FORFEIT IN ADVANCE" === -1 POINTS DEDUCTED
LOSS = 0 POINT AWARDED "FORFEIT ON THE COURT" = -2 POINT DEDUCTED
SANCTIONED GAME = 0 POINT AWARDED "NO CALL & NO SHOW" === -4 POINTS DEDUCTED
FORFEITS (Points Deducted)
A team will be dropped from the League, without refund, upon the third forfeit.
"FORFEIT ON THE COURT"--- TWO POINTS (-2) DEDUCTED FROM TEAM'S STANDINGS
"FORFEIT-IN-ADVANCE"-------ONE POINT (-1) DEDUCTED FROM TEAM'S STANDINGS
Call made to the Office and to Opponent BY 4:30 P.M. ON GAME DAY.
"NO SHOW" FORFEIT------FOUR POINTS (-4) DEDUCTED FROM TEAM'S STANDINGS
No call is made to Office &/or Opponent.
ANY type of Forfeit disqualifies a team from receiving the "Phil Landau Sportsmanship Award".
"FORFEITED" games are NOT played as teams cannot use a gym under LLL's permit without an Official.
TO AVOID FORFEITS CONTACT: 1. ATTORNEYS from the "FREE AGENTS" LIST (Legal Game)
2. LEAGUE OFFICE for suggestions to avoid points being deducted.
STANDINGS FOR "BYE" LEAGUES
Records are compared in each League after ALL teams have played the MAXIMUM number of EQUAL games.
If the number of games played is NOT EQUAL, then the LAST SCHEDULED game played (not rescheduled games) by the team who has the "extra" game will be DROPPED when comparing Records for the League Champion. Scores of rescheduled games are recorded on the original date scheduled.
Ex.: Team #2 is scheduled to play 10 games while Team #7 is scheduled to play 9 games.
Only the FIRST 9 games scheduled for Team #2 will count toward final standings for all teams in that league.
WEEKLY POSTING OF STANDINGS
The Daily Journal will post the Standings, POG (Player of the Games) with Team Names and points scored from EACH LEAGUE. Standings are e-mailed to Captains as well as posted on our League Website: ww.LandauLawyersLeague.com
NOTE: Signing in and printing your name legibly on sign-in sheets is necessary to guarantee accurate details.
PLAYOFFS
First Place Teams from each League and Wildcards from each Division will compete in a Single-Game elimination Tournament beginning on Monday, May 21st and concluding with Championship Games on Thursday, May 24th .
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY FOR PLAYOFFS
Players must play in a minimum number of two (2) games in this season for each team advancing to Playoffs.
"Participation" is verified from sign-in sheets. "Signing In" is mandatory, even in "Sanctioned" games and
"Forfeits on the Court".
Note: Players who have participated in at least one game prior to a "forfeiture" by an opponent will receive
one (1) game's worth of "credit" toward the Playoffs.
SINGLE DIVISION LEAGUE PLAYOFF SELECTION
1) The "First Place" team, based on highest number of points in Standings, from each League will advance.
A. Ties for "First Place" Teams in the same League will be broken in this order:
1. "Win Loss Records will be compared - highest percentage of wins will advance
2. Head to Head Competition
3. Records against "Common Foes"
4. A "Draw from a hat"
2) "Wildcards" with the highest percentage of wins when compared with teams in the Same League and/or Division
will advance.
A. When the highest percentages are tied, there is a "Draw from a Hat".
COMBINED DIVISION LEAGUE PLAYOFF SELECTION
1) The "First Place" team, based on highest number of points in Standings, regardless of ability level will advance.
A. Ties for "First Place" Teams of the same ability level will be broken in this order:
1. "Win Loss Records will be compared - highest percentage of wins will advance
2. Head to Head Competition
3. Records against "Common Foes"
4. Any type of forfeit during the season
5. Sanctioned games
6. A "Draw from a hat"
B. "First Place" Teams, not in the same ability, whose records are tied in points will both advance to the Playoffs.
2) A team in the lower ability level, with the highest number of points, will automatically advance.
3) A team in the higher ability level may only advance as a First Place Team if they have the highest number of points
in their League. Otherwise they will advance as a Wildcard.
"Wildcards" will be chosen in the following order:
A. A team who has tied for First Place of the same ability level in their League, based on highest number of points, will advance.
B. A team with the highest percentage of wins when compared with teams in the same League and/or Division
may advance.
C. If percentages are tied, then a "Draw from a Hat" will be used.
1ST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS
"When a team is unable to participate in the First Round of the Playoffs, AND if time allows, the next eligible team will be invited to participate in their place. After the First Round, if a team is unable to continue/advance in the Playoffs, their opponent gets a "win" and automatically advances to the next round.
GRIEVANCES AND PROTESTS
1. Only CAPTAINS may consult Officials on behalf of their team or to discuss rules. Players should
voice their concerns through their captains. REMINDER: Judgment calls can not be protested!
2. Problems with schools/park officials will be handled only by OFFICIALS - not Captains or players.
AWARDS
First Place Trophies will be awarded to the top team of each LEAGUE
Championship Trophies will be awarded to the winners of each DIVISION.
T-Shirts will be awarded to the MVP of each Championship Team.
"Phil Landau Sportsmanship" Plaques will be awarded to the team in each League that is most deserving.
Thank you again for joining us for Spring Basketball. We look forward to seeing you on the courts. Good Luck!