The Rulebook

League Rules

All players and teams are responsible for knowing and following these rules.

Game Format

  • Follows FIBA Rules.
  • Two (2) 20-minute halves — stop time under the last 2:00 minutes of the second half if the point differential is 15+ points.
  • Two (2) timeouts per half, live ball timeouts.
  • Eight (8) team fouls in a half result in bonus free throws.
  • Two (2) team fouls under 2:00 minutes in the second half result in bonus free throws.
  • No shot clock (except for Elite Division).

Overtime Rules

  • If the game is tied after regulation, it will go into a two (2) minute overtime period with stop-time and one (1) timeout per team.
  • If still tied after overtime, an additional overtime period will be played where the first team to score wins.

Player Playoff Eligibility

  • NO FILL-INS ALLOWED IN PLAYOFFS. Refer to the Player Fill-In policy.
  • Players must have played a minimum of two (2) regular season games to be eligible for playoffs.
  • Failure to comply may result in a forfeit and loss.

Uniforms

  • Players MUST wear BOTH top & bottom of the team uniform with no exceptions.
  • Players without BOTH top & bottom will not be eligible to play.
  • Non-compliance will result in a $25 fine before being eligible to play.

Player Fill-Ins

  • Players not listed on the roster will NOT be eligible unless APPROVED by the commissioner TWO (2) DAYS before the game.
  • Fill-ins are allowed only under injury/medical circumstances, and the replacement must play two (2) regular-season games to be playoff-eligible.
  • Previous games by the replaced player do NOT count towards the replacement's eligibility.

Default Rules & Fee

  • Teams must have FIVE (5) players minimum to begin the game.
  • If a team does not have FIVE (5) players by game time, the clock will start and the opposing team is awarded 2 points per minute until five players are ready.
  • The game will be FORFEITED if 10 minutes pass in the first half without five players.
  • Teams with less than five players will default the game and be fined $80.
  • Failure to pay the default fee will prevent the team from playing future games until the fee is paid in full.

Player Conduct

  • Rise Up DOES NOT TOLERATE violence or intentionally provoking actions that lead to altercations. Non-compliance results in immediate suspension.
  • Violators can be fined up to $250.
  • Fines MUST be paid before reinstatement.
  • Severe incidents may result in being removed from the league with NO refund.

Schedule

  • Teams must be available for all four (4) time slots.
  • Game times are assigned by the commissioner. Requests may be accommodated but are not guaranteed.
  • The number of regular season games is determined by the number of teams registered in the division. Teams play each other once per regular season — the final game count is confirmed after registration closes.

Installment Payment

  • Players with missed payments will NOT be eligible to play.
  • After week four (4), players with unpaid balances will not be allowed to play.

Broadcast & Media Policy

  • YouTube videos cannot be used to overturn stats or game results — they are for media entertainment purposes only.