MBA LEAGUE GENERAL
& PLAYING RULES 1424H(2003-2004) SEASON Muslim Basketball Association (MBA)
Rules Shall Govern Unless Otherwise Stated: v
6.
INTERNATIONAL RULE v
14. UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES MBA
is open to all Muslim Youth living in North
America. An appropriate number of teams
will be formed within each year so as to allow the maximum number of youth to
participate throughout the season. The
MBA Board of Directors governs and administers all league activities. The Board
of Directors should and will always adhere to the rules of the Quran, Sunnah
and Islamic Shariah (according to the understanding of the best of mankind the
“Sahaabah” Companions) in all of the League activities. Each
League shall have a Commissioner (Amir) who is responsible for the distribution
of information and enforcement of Board policy. The Commissioner (Amir) will
assist coaches/Teams with any concerns that might require Board attention. INTERNET
SITE: mbaleague.com is our website. Information ranging from team standings to
Board Member contacts to the latest league news and links to great sites can be
found there. The registration fee,
established by the Board at the beginning of each season, covers the costs of
player uniforms, equipment purchase, gym rental, referees, team pictures,
program book, insurance, trophies, as well as other related expenses. Registration fee with the MBA will be $100.00 per
player for the 1424H(2003-2004) Season. Players
or Parents must sign a MBA Medical Release Form that holds the Association
harmless in case of player injuries. It also provides emergency medical
information and permission release statement that must be returned before
allowed to participate in MBA activities. The league will provide the Medical
Release Form. Ø All participants will receive an official uniform,
consisting of a t-shirt or jersey. Ø Black shorts are preferred be worn during games and
will not be provided by the league. Ø Players shorts SHOULD & MUST cover down to their knees, covering their 'awrah. Ø Players will not be allowed to participate in league
games unless they are
covering their 'awrah and dressed in
their regulation uniform. Ø Players will not be allowed to wear jewelry, watches,
etc. during play. Ø Players wearing glasses must use a head strap to keep
the glasses firmly in place during the games. Ø Players may not alter the look of the uniform during
the season including cutting off the sleeves or the waist of their shirt. Ø Players with a different color jersey, having no
number, or having the same number are considered out of uniform Note: Ø Penalty for “out of uniform” is a Technical foul.
Automatic 2 points for each player out of uniform; plus possession. Ø
It is the responsibility of the opposing team to address players
out of uniform prior to tip off or at the time a player enters the game.
Technical fouls are not retroactive. Ø
If players from both teams are assessed technical fouls for
being out of uniform at the beginning of a game, then the game begins with a
jump ball. Ø
Players must have numbers on their t-shirts or jerseys.
Written or taped numbers will not be allowed. The
league will arrange for playing facilities for official games. Facilities
include indoor gyms located at various schools throughout the city, as well as
courts located at Community Centers. The outdoor courts will be used only as
needed when the indoor gyms are unavailable. Season
registration announcements will be through the MBA web site and communities
through placement of posters and Flyers, as well as through the local
newspapers. Ø Registration is based on first come – first serve
basis. Ø In-person registration is required for all MBA
Leagues. Ø Teams may register for league during the open
registration session. Ø Teams must be registered, and fees submitted, by the
date set by the league office. Divisions and Groups will be
formed, where the teams will be divided into these groups. Teams reps will be
at the process. Ø
No team shall have more than 12 players and less than 10
players. Ø
Each team must have one (1) captain and two (2) alternate
captains indicated on the game sheet by placing the appropriate 'CAP' or 'ALT'
beside the player's name and only one of these three (3) may address the
referee at any one time. All
teams registering for the league after the completion of the draft will be
placed on a waiting list for possible cancellation of a team. No new teams will
be added after the start of the League MBA represents the highest
standards of sportsmanship and personal conduct. No player or coach shall
engage in conduct that is damaging to the reputation or image of Islam and the
MBA. MBA officials and players
should and will always adhere to the rules of the Quran, Sunnah and Islamic Shariah
(according to the understanding of the best of mankind the “Sahaabah”
Companions) in all of the League Affairs Violent outbursts of anger
at games, use of profane language, destruction of equipment or facilities,
disrespect towards other players, coaches, officials, team members, parents or
the public or deliberate attempts to cause injury to another player will not be
tolerated. Any
person witnessing such conduct may complete a Complaint Form. This form is provided
as an attachment on the MBA web site. Players who are unable to behave in
accordance with the Islamic Etiquette and standards of the League will not be
allowed to continue playing in MBA. All
coaches or team Captains, must attend a MBA preseason orientation seminar for
the purpose of reviewing league rules and regulations, as well as understanding
the scope of the League commitment. An orientation program will be scheduled before
start the league. The
program will consist of an overview of league organization, philosophy and
rules, It will provide an opportunity to address questions, identify available
resources, meet fellow coaches\Team Captains, League Administrator, and Board
members, as well as establish a solid communication foundation from which to
begin the new season. 11. SCHEDULE: Games will
be played Insha-Allah at School gyms on weekends, between the hours of 9:00 am to 11pm.
The schedule will be posted on the MBA web site. All teams will play about one
(1) game a week, a total of 18 games regular
season
Ø All teams are required to be dressed and ready to play
10 minutes prior to their scheduled game time. Ø All teams must have their line-up in the score sheet
10 minutes prior to their scheduled game time. Ø
Game cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced
on MBA web site. Ø If the
Gym has been closed due to inclement weather, then all games are cancelled. Ø
The initial Rosters must be
submitted one month prior to the start of the League. Ø
The Final Rosters must be
submitted by the third game of the team. Ø
Changes to Rosters will be allowed
thereafter only with approval from League Administrator. Ø
No changes to Rosters will be
allowed at the Playoffs. Ø
Maximum of 12 players per team. Ø
Minimum of 10 players per team. Ø
Players must be Muslim, 16 years
to 25 years old and registered on the Team Roster. Ø
Each Player must submit a
photocopy of a government issued document to verify each player’s Name and
Info. Ø
Each player must sign the Official
Score sheet prior to entering each game. Ø
Players that do not sign the Score
sheet may not be eligible for playoffs according to Playoff Eligibility Rule. Ø
Players must play 2 full, complete
uninterrupted (all 10 minutes from the beginning to the end) quarters during
the regular season games. Ø
Players may not play on more than
one team. Ø
Players will be declared
ineligible for play if application and entry fee have not been submitted. Note: Ø
Game schedules will not be changed to accommodate players’
personal schedules. Ø
Players official document must be
done prior to the first game that each player participates in. Ø
All teams will be divided into two Divisions (Mecca & Madina) Ø
There will be 6 teams in each Division divided into 2 Groups,
3 teams in each group. A total of 12 teams in the league. Ø
Each team will play one round robin with all teams and 2x teams
in their groups. Ø
The top four (4) teams in each division will represent their
division in the Playoffs. There will an All Star Game each year, where by the
best 10 players in each division will be voted to represent their division. 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 the League to make whatever calls or decisions are
necessary to govern the play of the game. Ø
Each referee will sign the official score sheet after the conclusion
of the game. Ø
Coaches, players and fans are not to harass the referees in any
manner concerning their officiating decisions. Ø
Coaches or team captains are directly responsible for the conduct
of their team's fans during and after all game activities. Ø
Any display of disrespect including inappropriate comments,
physical gesturing, vulgarity or other forms of “Un sportsman Behavior” conduct
directed at the officials will result in a technical foul(s) being assessed
against the coach\team captain. Ø
Concurrently, the offending player/coach may be required to
appear before the Board’s Conduct Enforcement Committee for subsequent
disciplinary action. If questions should arise or clarification of a call is
necessary, the referee should be approached courteously and politely. Ø
When instructions are given to the teams or coaches, a
representative from both teams should be present. Ø
If a coach\team captain feels that a complaint or protest
concerning a referee decision(s)should be brought to the attention of the
league Commissioner\Amir. Ø
If deemed necessary by the Commissioner\Amir, the matter will be
investigated. Ø
Referees may not officiate a game in which one of their siblings
is participating. Scorekeeper
Responsible for accurately recording the following information on the Game’s
official score sheet Ø
Player’s name and jersey numbers, Ø
Points scored by each player during each quarter of play, Ø
Number of personal and team fouls committed, Ø
Number of time-outs taken and the running score. Ø
Timekeeper Responsible for maintaining the game clock that
controls the maximum number of playing minutes permitted in each quarter, Ø
Changing the ball possession arrow. Changing the scorecards for both teams to accurately reflect
the score throughout the game Note: All score and timekeepers must attend
a preseason orientation program offered by the League. Both score and
timekeepers must maintain proper manners while fulfilling their respective
responsibilities during a game. They are considered part of the
officiating team for the game, thus self-control must be shown in
"cheering" for either team. Attention must be focused on the correct
recording of game activities. All players must check in with
the scorekeeper, providing their jersey number, before entering the game at the
beginning of each game and any other time they are substituted into the game. Ø
All
players are required to attend all the salahs on time. Ø
All
players must be ready 5 minuets before salahs. Ø
No
players will be allowed to stay outside during salahs. Ø
Any
players missing any Salah while at gym will be assessed a "Technical Foul” Ø
Any
player causing damage from dunking will be billed for all labor and materials
associated with the damage. Ø
Repeat
offenses (more than one) by the same team will result in forfeit of game in
progress. Ø
Repeat
offenses (more than one) by the same player will result in expulsion for the
remainder of the current season. Ø
Where
facilities allow, the occupants of a team bench & sideline area is limited
to the team registered coaches (2), players and one (1) other non-player. No
spectators are allowed to view the game from the same sideline as the players'
bench area. Ø
Only
water is allowed in the gyms. No food or any drinks other than water are
allowed in the gyms at any time. Ø
There
will be NO SMOKING by any person at any time in the school or on the school
grounds while it is under the control of the MBA. Failure to comply will result
in disciplinary action by the MBA discipline committee. Ø Each team must clean up
their respective benches the end of the game. Ø
Four
(4), Ten (10) minute quarters "Running clock”. Ø
One
(1) minute between quarters, Half Time Five (5) minutes maximum. Ø
Running
Clock stops only for: §
Time-outs:
coach or player on court may request time-out. §
Shooting
fouls: Clock stops when referee indicates a shooting foul. §
Scorekeeper
may stop clock at the whistle. Clock restarts when the shooter receives the
ball from the referee for the first free throw. §
If
the point difference is (7) or less any time during the final two (2) minutes
of the 4th quarter, the clock shall be regulation until the end of the period,
stopping on all whistles. Ø
Teams
may use a maximum of Four (2) time-outs per half. Ø
Four
(4) one-minute breaks. Time-outs can be used any time. Ø
A
technical foul will be assessed against a team that calls for a time out when
they have none available. Ø
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. Ø
The
official's time-out is not charged to either team, Ø
Overtime
only on Playoffs. Ø
Overtime
shall consist of a three (3) minute period(s) where clock will stop on all
whistles. Ø
Teams
may use a maximum of one (1) time out per overtime period. Ø
Unused
time-outs from the first four quarters cannot be carried over into the overtime
periods. A player must
check in at the scorekeeper’s table. Wait for the official to call all
substitutes into the game. Penalty for not doing so a Technical Foul. A jump ball shall take place to start the game, and to start
each overtime period. Otherwise, alternate possession policy shall be
applicable Go To Top Ø
The
half court line shall dictate violation. Ø A team that gains
possession of the ball in its own backcourt through a turnover (ball out of
bounds, traveling, etc.) may inbound the ball without giving it to an official. Note: Turnovers in the
frontcourt and all personal and technical fouls will be handled as in regular
play. Ø
Players must raise their hand when called for a foul. Ø
Each player shall have five (5) personal fouls before leaving the
game. Ø
One-and-one free throws will be awarded to the opposing team upon
a team’s seventh (7) foul in a half. Ø
Upon the tenth (10) team foul in a half, the opposing team will
shoot two free throws. Players may enter
the lane upon the shooter’s release of the ball. The three-point field goal will
be in effect during any game (regular season or playoff), which is played on a
court that has a three-point line marked. Ø
“Un sportsman Behavior Technical Fouls” – Maximum of two (2) Ø
"Un sportsman Behavior Technical Fouls" per player per
game. A player MUST rest on the bench for five (5) game minutes following the
first assessed "Un sportsman Behavior Technical Foul". Ø
The scorekeeper will keep time and notify an official when a
player may resume play. A player will be ejected from the game in progress if
assessed a second " Un sportsman Behavior Technical Foul". Ø
Players assessed a "Un sportsman Behavior Technical
Foul" will not have to rest for five (5) minutes. Ø
"Un sportsman Behavior Technical Foul". – Include, but
not limited to ·
Swearing, Poor sportsmanship, Fighting and Trash talking ·
Players out of uniform or entering the game illegally ·
Any behavior the League Administrator deem to be contradictory
with Islamic values or Missing any salahs while at gym ·
Consistent arguments with referees Ø
"Un sportsman Behavior Technical Foul” penalty is not
counted as personal or team foul. Note: Ø
Each technical foul will result in an automatic two (2) free
throws, plus possession of the ball for the opposing team. Ø
Any
player ejected for having two (2) "Un sportsman Behavior Technical Foul”
or three (3) technical fouls total will be responsible for paying a $50
Ejection Fine. Players must coordinate with the League Administer prior to
resuming play. Ø
Play
will stop and a loss by forfeit given to any team receiving three (3) "Un
sportsman Behavior Technical Foul” Ø
Players
missing any Salah while at gym will be assessed a "Un sportsman Behavior
Technical Foul” Ø
To be eligible for playoffs each player MUST play in a minimum of
two Six (6) games a season. Ø
Players MUST SIGN the Official Score sheet to be eligible. Ø
Top four (4) teams in each division are guaranteed playoffs. In the event of teams having identical
records the following will be used to break ties: Ø
Win-loss
between head to head competition Ø
A
forfeit automatically eliminates forfeiting team Ø
Point
differential between teams competition (team with the greatest margin of wins. Ø
Point
differential for all games played during the current season Ø
Games
won by forfeit are excluded; differentials are based on average of games
played. Ø
If
still not settled a coin toss will be used. Ø
In the event of a Rostered player(s) being injured during the
course of the season, upon approval from the League Administrator, a substitute
player may be added to the roster. Ø
The injured player being replaced must be in compliance with
eligibility rules for playoffs. Ø
A forfeit will be called at game time (no grace period) by
the scorekeeper if a team does not have a minimum of four (5) rostered players
to start the game. Ø
Teams failing to place six (6) rostered players on the court ten
(10) minutes into the game (as timed by the game clock) will forfeit the game. Ø
Teams will automatically be withdrawn from the league after two
forfeits. Ø
Forfeited games will not and cannot be scored, nor officiated.
The time allocated to the game is available for rostered players to use for
practice shooting. Ø
If a team is unable to play a game, the coach\captain must
contact the following people at least 48 hours before the scheduled game is to
be played. v
The League Commissioner (Amir). v
The opposing Team. Ø
If a team forfeits a game without calling, a $ 40.00 penalty fee
will be imposed. This fee must be delivered to the League Commissioner (Amir) 3
days prior to the defaulting teams next scheduled game or that team will not be
allowed to play their next scheduled game, or any other game until the penalty
fee is paid. Ø
Ejected players may pay an Ejection Fine before resuming play. Ø
Ejected players have an opportunity to appeal to the Rules
Committee by submitting a “letter of appeal”. This, however, does not, in any
way, constitute reinstatement. Ø
Players ejected twice in one season shall be suspended for a
minimum of one year. Ø
Any player intentionally striking, attempting to strike, or in
any way causing bodily harm to other players, spectators, officials, gym
supervisors, or league administrator may be suspended for one year or more. Ø
For more details please read the MBA Disciplinary Policy Protests should be avoided, if
at all possible. Problems arising during a game should be resolved between the
two coaches or team Captains and officials at the time of the infraction.
However, any coach may file a protest against another team if a discrepancy
cannot be resolved. The following specific sequence
of steps must be followed in order to properly file a formal protest. 1.
The coach or team captain should notify the League Commissioner (Amir),
that a protest will be filed and the reasons for the decision. 2.
The protesting coach\captain should not sign the Score Sheet, rather
he should include a written statement on the game's official score sheet that
the game is under protest and briefly outline the reasons. 3.
The game officials should sign next to the protest statement in the
book acknowledging that they have been informed of the matter. 4.
The League Commissioner (Amir) should be notified again in writing
within 48 hours by the protesting coach\captain by filling out The Complaint
form. 5.
The Commissioner (Amir) will investigate the matter thoroughly to
ascertain whether a MBA rule(s) has been violated and if the problem can be
resolved without further intervention by the Conduct Enforcement/Rules
Committee. The Committee will handle all unresolved protests. 6.
Reports from both coaches\captains, and game officials maybe
solicited by the Committee for the purpose of review and clarification. 7.
Any decision of the Committee on all protest matters is final. In all
other cases F.I.B.A. rules will apply. If there is a discrepancy between what is written here
and the F.I.B.A Rules, the MBA Rules shall prevail 
GENERAL RULES
1. ORGANIZATION
2. PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE
3. INSURANCE
4. UNIFORMS
5. PLAYING FACILITIES
6. OPEN REGISTRATION
7. TEAM FORMATIONS
8. Waiting List
9. PLAYER DISCIPLINE
10. ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Note: THE SCHEDULE WILL BE STRICT
12.
Cancellation Policy:
13. ROSTERS:
14. PLAYERS:
15. LEAGUE PLAY
16. GAME OFFICIALS
17. SCORE & TIME KEEPERS
18. OTHERS:
PLAYING
RULES
1.GAME DURATION:
2. TIME-OUTS:
3.OVERTIME:
4.SUBSTITUTIONS:
5. JUMP BALL/POSSESSSION:
6. INTERNATIONAL RULE:
7. PERSONAL FOULS:
8. TEAM FOULS:
9. FREE THROWS:
10. THREE (3) POINT FIELD GOAL:
11. TECHNICAL FOULS:
12. PLAYOFF ELIGIBILITY:
13.
TIE-BREAKER:
14. UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES:
15. FORFEIT:
16. EJECTIONS:
17. PROTESTS