Download the CAA Boys Division II Rules document here
Download the CAA Code of Conduct Complaint Form here
The objective of the Community Athletic Association Youth Basketball League is to promote and provide a wholesome recreational basketball program for the youth residing near the New Castle County area. The association is to encourage and foster positive sportsmanship standards, cultivate good playing skills, and promote cordial and friendly relationships among the participants, coaches, and parents.
Boys Division II is open to boys ages nine through ten(not eleven years of age before the first game of the season), living in New Castle County and surrounding areas.
An appropriate number of teams will be formed within the division so as to allow the maximum number of youth to participate throughout the season.
The CAA basketball committee governs and administers all league activities. The basketball committee is responsible for the dissemination of information and enforcement of league policy. The basketball committee will assist coaches with any concerns that might require attention.
Parents must sign a CAA Medical Release Form that holds the League harmless in case of player injuries. It also provides emergency medical information and permission release statement that must be returned to the player's coach before their child will be allowed to practice or participate in CAA activities. The league will provide the Medical Release Form. The family's primary medical insurance must be used in the event of player injury.
All participants must have a official CAA jersey. Solid, plain black or blue shorts must be worn during games and will not be provided by the league. Players will not be allowed to participate in league games unless they are dressed in their regulation uniform. Players may not alter the look of the uniform during the season including cutting off the sleeves or the waist of their shirt. Additionally, each player must provide his or her own pair of court shoes that must have non-marking soles to protect the wooden floors.
The referee shall not permit any team to wear equipment or apparel which, in his/her judgment, is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate
Players wearing glasses should use a head strap to keep the glasses firmly in place during the games. Players wearing dental braces are encouraged to use mouth guards.
Male players are encouraged to use athletic supporters during all practice and game activities. Players will not be allowed to wear jewelry, watches, etc. during play.
Irremovable jewelry must be taped.
Medically required bracelets or tags are exempt from this rule. Medical tags must be securely taped with only the medical alert information showing.
A guard, cast, or brace made of hard and unyielding leather, plastic, pliable (soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance may not be worn even though covered with soft padding.
Knee and ankle braces are permitted.
The 28.5", (Intermediate size)ball should be used for Boys Division II:
Practices may not begin until after December 1st. Each team will practice, only once per week during the season. Individual practices should not exceed one hours per session.
CAA represents the highest standards of sportsmanship and personal conduct. No player shall engage in conduct that is damaging to the reputation or image of CAA. Violent outbursts of anger either at practice or games, use of profane language, destruction of equipment or facilities, disrespect or physical violence towards other players, coaches, officials, team members, parents or the public or deliberate attempts to cause injury to another player will not be tolerated. The result of this misconduct will be automatic expulsion from the League. There will be no refund of registration fees.
Any person witnessing such conduct may complete a Code of Conduct Complaint Form. This form is provided as an attachment to these rules in the Code of Conduct Enforcement Procedures. These Enforcement Procedures delineate the process for handling CAA Code of Conduct enforcement. Players who are unable to behave in accordance with the standards of the League will not be allowed to continue playing in CAA.
All persons associated with CAA, including players, parents, friends, coaches or representative of the Community Athletic Association Youth Basketball League, will conduct themselves both responsibly and courteously while at the gym. If a player's conduct results in ejection they will be asked to leave the property (sight and sound). They will have five minutes to comply. If they refuse, the offending team will forfeit the game.
Any derogatory comments with profanity issued towards an Official, committee member or opposing player or coach while at the gyms will result in an unsportsmanlike conduct call and result in a technical foul call. Two unsportsmanlike conduct calls during any one game will result in Immediate Ejection and suspension from the next scheduled game.
Player ejections (caused by a player with two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties during a game) will automatically result in being ineligible for their next scheduled game.
The League shall be governed under the conditions published by the National
Federation of State High School Association (NFSHA) entitled The Basketball
Official's Manual. Exceptions to this Manual can be made by the CAA Basketball Committee whenever deemed necessary. The following summarization of rules is provided and would take precedence over any conflict with NFSHA rules.
The league shall be known as The Community Athletic Association Youth Basketball League.
The Division shall be known as Boy's Division II
All teams and participants in the league must abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the Community Athletic Association, which will govern participation in the league.
All teams shall be of uniform dress consisting of same or similar color jersey with a number (jerseys issued by Community Athletic Association). Any player not having same or similar color jersey with number will be ineligible to play. No taped-on numbers or magic marker numbers will be allowed. Also, participants may not switch or change numbers at any point during the season unless CAA Basketball Committee facilitates change.
Teams will carry a maximum of ten (10) players per roster. Each player must be a registered member of the league and must have submitted an official registration form with correct name, address, phone number, and date of birth. Any player not having approved proof of age (if requested) will be ineligible.
Each team must be ready to play with five (5) players on the court at their scheduled times. NOTE: A team must begin a game with a minimum of five (5) players. However, a team can finish a game with less than five (5) players, but, not less than 4 players.
If a team or an individual from a team refuses to start or finish a game for any reason, the team coach or the individual (s) in question will automatically be suspended from the athletic program for the duration of the season.
Each team will be allowed to have up to three (3) coaches on the team bench during each game. Coaches must have a current application on file with Community Athletic Association Basketball Committee and must have also attended one (1) of the pre-season coaches' meetings/clinics. If substitute coaches are needed, prior approval must be received from Community Athletic Association.
The head coach, or recognized head coach, is the only person that may approach the officials and / or scorekeepers with any questions regarding game play or scoring, before, during, or after a game. Coaches are responsible for the actions of parents, participants, and associated spectators. Coaches must have control of their players at all times. Parents / spectators should not approach the scorers table at any time. Any parent or spectator who comes onto the floor will be ejected from the Facility immediately. Games will not continue until the person leaves the facility.
No spectators are allowed on the sidelines with the players and coaches.
A team must be ready to play on any night, including weekends, if necessary, if games are cancelled due to inclement weather, or playoff schedules.
Individuals may play on only one (1) team within the Community Athletic Association League structure.
Any coach knowingly or willingly playing a suspended or ineligible player will be expelled from the League. An ineligible player and the associated coach will be subject to suspension, pending review of the incident. If a player is deemed ineligible by league administrators, all games that he / she played will be counted as losses.
Players are not permitted to transfer to another team. The Community Athletic Association Basketball committee will place all participants on a team. Only the Community Athletic Association committee is authorized to transfer players to another team.
Each coach should give the Official Scorer a Written list of players and their numbers at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of their game. This will allow for a smooth start of the game and for manageable substitutions.
Coaches are required to check scorebook prior to each game to verify that all players are listed for the game.
ALL LINE-UPS SHALL BE FIRST NAME AND LAST NAME ONLYNO NICKNAMES. A name cannot be entered into the scorebook unless the player is present at game time. For late players to be considered eligible for play, they must arrive and be entered into the official scorebook prior to the start of the 2nd period. If a late player arrives after the start of the 2nd period, they will be ineligible.
All Teams will abide by the "MUST PLAY" rule:
Each player must play a reasonable amount of time (8 minutes minimum). Please keep in mind the mission of CAA is to be fair. Each player should still play a fair amount of time. The definition of fair is at least 8 minutes per game.
The playing time restrictions for teams with seven or more players are All participants must play two (2) full quarters, start-to-finish.
All players must sit out one (1) full quarter, start-to-finish except when a players has been injured.
The playing time restrictions for teams with six players are All players must play three (3) full quarters, start-to-finish.
Coaches are expected to ensure that all participants participate throughout the game and are also expected to ensure that all participants sit out at some point during the game. No player should play the entire game.
Substitutions may only take place before each quarter and injuries.
Boys Division II games will be played utilizing four 8-minute quarters with no overtime. All games will be timed using a running clock system, with the clock being stopped only for time-outs and dead balls. There will be a one (1) minute break between each quarter and a three (3) minute break at halftime. Time will be allotted for pre-game warm-up activities before the start of the game. In order to keep the game within the allotted time period, the length of the rest periods may be altered at the discretion of the referees.
There are a maximum of four (4) timeouts allotted to each team one (1) per period. Unused time-outs from a quarters cannot be carried over into the next quarter. A technical foul will be assessed against a team that calls for a time out when they have none available. The referee may also call an official's time-out to attend to an injured player or review problems associated with the scorebook, clock, etc. The official's time-out is not charged to either team.
A player or head coach may orally or visually request a time out.
In accordance with the National Federation of State High School Associations Rule Book, PROTESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED except in the case of INELIGIBLE PLAYERS.
If an ineligible player or roster is protested and is allowed, the game shall be forfeited to the opponent of the offending team. An ineligible player may be protested at any time, but the protest must be filed with Community Athletic Association Basketball Committee no later than 5:00 p.m. of the next business day.
The game officials (referees) have the responsibility to ensure that the rules and regulations of basketball, as adopted by the league, are adhered to in all games. The referees are given complete authority by CAA Basketball Committee to make whatever calls or decisions are necessary to govern the play of the game. Each referee will sign the official score sheet after the conclusion of the game. Coaches, players, and fans are not to harass the referees in any manner concerning their officiating decisions. Coaches are directly responsible for the conduct of their team's fans during and after all game activities. Any display of disrespect including inappropriate comments, physical gesturing, vulgarity or other forms of unsportsmanlike conduct directed at the officials will result in a technical foul(s) being assessed against the coach. Concurrently, the offending player/coach may be required to appear before the CAA Basketball Committee for subsequent disciplinary action. If questions should arise or clarification of a call is necessary, the referee should be approached courteously and politely.
When instructions are given to the teams or coaches, a representative from both teams should be present.
If a coach feels that a complaint concerning a referee decision(s) should be brought to the attention of the basketball committee, he/she will contact the basketball committee concerning the matter.
Referees may not officiate a game in which one of their relatives is participating.
In the first half all teams must play man-to-man defense and not pressure the ball in the back court. Man-to-man defense is defined as requiring the defensive player to remain within six (6) feet of his assigned offensive player.
In the second half all teams must play a zone defense(only) and not pressure the ball in the back court. Zone defense is defined as requiring the defensive player to remain within defined area on the court.
Doub1e-teaming is not allowed.
The use of any defensive tactics that takes unfair defensive advantage of the offensive team will result in the offensive team receiving the ball side out.
Example A - Unfair defensive advantage occurs when an offensive ball handler has not dribbled past his defender and a second man leaves his assigned player and moves over to also defend the ball handler. Two men guarding the ball is a double-team.
Example B - When a defensive player leaves his man, who may or may not have possession of the ball, to double-team another player (underneath the basket or anywhere else on the floor), this constitutes a double-team situation which takes unfair advantage of an offensive team.
Help side defense is allowed to stop offensive penetration with the provision that when the offensive penetration is stopped and the original defender has recovered his man, the help side defender must immediately return to his original offensive man.
No back court defense at any time, i.e., after a basket has been made, shot, rebounded or inbound pass made into the back court.
Intentional in bounding of the ball into the back court, stalling for ten seconds and then calling a time-out as part of a delay tactic is not allowed. Such violations will result in a turnover.
The use of an offensive tactic that takes unfair advantage of the defensive team will result in a turnover
Unfair offensive tactic would include a player formation on the court that continuously isolates one offensive player on one defensive player.
Free-throw line will be 12 feet from the basket.
These procedures establish the process for enforcing the CAA Code of Conduct. The CAA Rules/Code of Conduct shall be distributed to each Manager and Team Representative at the start of the season. All written complaints of violations to the Code of Conduct shall be made and resolved according to these enforcement procedures.
The CAA Basketball Committee has adopted these procedures to provide an expedited method for resolving all complaints fairly. The procedures balance the desire to provide a reasonable opportunity to be heard to both the person making the complaint and the person against whom the complaint is made with the desire to impose disciplinary action, if any, promptly. With this balance in mind, the procedures provide that all complaints will be resolved within one week. Deadlines may be extended only by the Athletic Director if extenuating circumstance justifies the delay.
Any person who believes that a player or coach has violated the Code of Conduct must submit a written complaint to the basketball committee. E-mail is acceptable. The complaint must be submitted by Monday evening following weekend game play. Either a Code of Conduct Complaint Form (included with these Procedures) must be used, or all the information called out on this from must be included in your complaint. The complaint should include any supporting statements of other witnesses.
The committee member receiving the complaint shall provide a copy of the written complaint and the supporting statements, if any, to the person against whom the complaint is made by the Tuesday evening following the weekend play.
The Committee can then choose to either meet with, or call, the person making the complaint as well as the person against whom the complaint was made. Other witnesses and those making statements may also be called upon. Any meeting, if deemed necessary, will take place preferably by Thursday night, and no later than Friday night. The Committee has the right to ask questions of all parties. The Committee has the right to control the hearing in a manner which it deems appropriate, including imposing strict time requirements on any presentations. When the Committee is satisfied that it has a sufficient understanding of the facts and issues, the Committee will terminate the hearing.
The Committee will make its decision as soon as possible but no later than Friday evening. A majority vote of the Committee will determine the outcome. In case of a tie the Athletic Directors vote determines the outcome.
The Committee will notify both parties as to its decision and any discipline that will be imposed, if any. All Committee decisions are final with no appeal.