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Penn State Scranton

Penn State Worthington Scranton

Intramural Basketball Rules

 

Players and Substitutions

  • Maximum of 10 players per team roster
  • Five players are necessary to begin a game but after the start of the game less than five is allowed
  • Only players listed on the teams official roster may play
  • Any full time student/faculty or staff member of Penn State Scranton can play unless they are a member of the varsity basketball team
 

Equipment and dress

  • Game ball will be provided
  • Score sheets and clock with scorekeeper is provided
  • Players must wear appropriate footwear for the court
  • Players must wear pinnies provided
 

Length of game

  • Two 15 minute halves on a continuously running clock with the exception of the final minute of each half.  During the final minute of each half the clock will stop on every whistle .
  • There is three minutes for halftime
  • As many three minute overtimes as needed to resolve ties
 

Description of play

  • 1 minute time out per half for each team
  • If a time out is not used in a half it will not carry over to the next half
  • On a team’s 7th foul of each half the opposing team received a 1 and 1 on the foul line.
  • Substitutions are permitted “on the run” provided a team does not create an unfair advantage by the substitution.
  • T shirts will be provided to the tournament champions
  • All rosters and schedules will be posted in the gym and online at www.psuscrantonathletics.com
  • Game changes or cancelations will be posted online and the team captains will be notified.
  • Referees are provided by the athletic department and their calls are final.