SUMMER LEAGUE 2025

Stroud Sharks Summer League 2025 - Rules and Format

SUMMER LEAGUE DETAILS

• Includes: Jersey (8 included), Court, Referee and Table Official ​

• 5 Weeks

• 5 matches for all Teams (3 x Group Matches, 1 x Semi Final and 1 x Final)

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SUMMER LEAGUE MATCH FORMAT

• Warm-Up: 3 minutes

• Game Duration: 2 Halves of 20 minutes (Rolling Clock) - Clock will stop for Time-Outs, Half Time and Last One Minute

• Breaks:

  • 1 minute between halves

  • Timeouts: 1 x 1-minute timeout per team 

• Substitutions: Rolling substitutions allowed - No need to wait for a dead ball, however, the player must leave the court on any side before the new player can enter.

• Officials: Minimum of 1 Referee and 1 Table Official per match

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SUMMER LEAGUE MATCH RULES

• Team Registration:

  • All players must be named and registered to a team

  • Minimum of 8 registered players per team; no maximum limit

  • Players are only permitted to play for one team during the summer league

• On-Court Play:

  • Maximum of 5 players on court per team (Breach result: Penalty points deduction of 2 points +any baskets scored. Possession also returns or remains with to the opposite team)

  • Fouls result in a single free throw, counting for the number of points being attempted

• Game Control:

  • Referees may pause the clock for excessive stoppages

  • Referees may issue warnings, followed by 5 minute player sin-bins and point deductions for:

    • Deliberate time-wasting

    • Deliberate or excessive fouling

  • Team Fouls will be recorded and a single free throw worth 2 points will be awarded ​on the 5th foul upwards (foul count resets at the end of the half.

• Discipline & Conduct:

  • Serious fouls or conduct may result in players being removed from the court

  • Aggressive or violent behaviour will result in immediate dismissal

  • Players must wear appropriate uniforms and equipment as per league rules

  • Sportsmanship is mandatory; violations may lead to penalties or suspension