Playing Time Rules

Each player must play at least two uninterrupted quarters. No player will play more than 2 and ½ quarters unless there are fewer than 8 players on a team. Violation of this rule may constitute forfeiture of a game. After closure of the contested game, the case will be investigated and if violations are found, a forfeiture will be declared.

• Playing ½ of each quarter does not meet the 2 quarter requirement. It MUST be uninterrupted, meaning the entire 9 minute period.
• The uninterrupted quarters do not need to be consecutive.

No player should play in all 4 quarters except in the following situation(s):

• 8 player game – No player can play in 4 quarters unless you have an injury or a player fouls out.
• 7 player game – No player can play in 4 quarters unless you have an injury or a player fouls out.
  • In either case it would be optimal to use the players that received the 2 1/2
    quarters if this occurs.
• A 6 or 5 player game

When there are fewer than 10 players on either team there will be a mandatory stop clock at the 4:30 mark of each quarter for substitutions.

If a player arrives late, the following rules apply:

• If arriving before the end of period 1 = required to play 2 full uninterrupted quarters.
• If arriving after the start of period 2 = required to play in 1 full quarter in the second half.
• If arriving after the start of period 3 = required to play the entire 4th quarter.
• If arriving after the start of period 4 = no playing time requirement.