Loomis Union School District

LOOMIS BASIN ATHLETIC LEAGUE

BASKETBALL RULES  2024-25

The following rules will be used at all L.B.A.L. events.  This document will be made available by the home team (or event director when there is not a home team) at each event at the scorer’s table to settle all questions pertaining to L.B.A.L.

Player/Coach Rules

• No school may play for two leagues at the same time in the same sport during that sports season.
• Students may play in multiple associations:  ie.  School, AAU, ARD
• Players can only play on one team, 7th or 8th based on their grade level.  7th graders play on 7th grade team and 8th graders play on 8th grade team
• Upon the approval of the L.B.A.L. Board/LUSD Cabinet, students can play up a grade level only to fill out a roster of ten players.  If players play up, no grade level cuts shall have been made.  No player may play up without LBAL Board approval.
• Coaches may coach in multiple associations.
• Two technical fouls on the coach and the coach is ejected from play.
• No jewelry or wrist bands are to be worn during competition.  Jewelry must be removed and not covered up with tape or a band-aid.
• In case of uniforms that are the same color or confusing to players due to color, the home team shall make the necessary adjustment.
• Only players, head coach, and cleared (coaches clearance) volunteer adults may sit at the bench.  No volunteers under 18 are allowed on the bench.
• To coach in a playoff game, a coach must have coached in a regular season game. Certain exceptions may apply if the head coach becomes unavailable at the last minute.
• If a coach is not present 10 minutes past the scheduled game time, the team forfeits the game. 

Player/Coach/Spectators Code of Conduct:

The following behaviors will not be tolerated at any LBAL school athletic events.

• No berating your opponent's school or mascot
• No berating / singling out opposing players
•  No obscene cheers or gestures
• No negative signs 
• No complaining about officials' calls 
• No heckling or trash talking at any time  

Person/people will be removed immediately from the LBAL event.