Coaches Guide 5th – 8th  Division
Berea Elementary/ MES

Gym Facilities:
            • Do not enter facility before scheduled time
            • It is a privilege we are able to use gym.   Treat it as such
            • Last group out makes sure gym is clean - water spills, papers cleaned up,  chairs
                        or other equipment put away.
            • Follow any guidelines from custodians. 
            • Players may bring WATER bottles into gym. Keep with parent  ONLY WATER
            • All parents and siblings must remain in gym. No wandering hallways.
            • Please do not bring food or drink into gym
            • Make sure you have first aid kit and team list of emergency numbers.
            • Make sure everyone has transportation home, do not leave player unattended.

Only registered, age-appropriate players may participate.

Rules: High School basketball rules apply unless otherwise specified

Four 8-minute  running quarters, except last two minutes of game.  Half time 2 minutes

Each team has 3  time-outs per game

(Regular Game)1 plus 1 after 7th foul,  2  shot bonus on 10th foul

(Shortened Session)1 Hour Session-   no free throws until last 2 minutes, 1 pt for shooting foul, if basket is made in act of shooting-3 point play

Fighting, taunting, poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.   Player will be suspended from games or from league.

Foul language is not permitted.  Player will be ejected and face possible suspension.

If  time permits:  2 minute overtime. 1 extra time-out

Cooling off rule: at referee's discretion, the ref may order a player to the bench for a period of 4 minutes.

Pressing- TBD

Coaches should see players have equal playing time and rotate who starts and finishes.