Timing Rules

Championship Division

Game Clock & Timing Rules

• Under 12, 14: 4 quarters of 8 minutes each.
• Under 16, 18: 4 quarters of 10 minutes each.
• The clock stops on every whistle throughout the game and for made field baskets in the final 2 minutes of the last quarter.
• Quarter-time and three-quarter-time breaks last 1 minute each.
• The halftime break lasts 2 minutes.

Time-Outs

• Each team gets 2 time-outs in the first half.
• In the second half, teams are allowed 3 time-outs, with a maximum of 2 time-outs when the game clock shows 2 minutes or less in the final quarter.
• The clock will be stopped for all time outs.

Shot Clock

• The 24-second shot clock applies to all games for 16U & 18U.

Division One

Game Clock & Timing Rules

• Under 12, 14, 16, 18: 4 quarters of 10 minutes each.
• The clock will stop on every whistle in the last 1 minutes of the 2nd quarter and for every whistle and made field baskets in the final 2 minutes of the last quarter.
• A running clock will be applied for all others aspects of game play.
• Quarter-time and three-quarter-time breaks last 1 minute each.
• The halftime break lasts 2 minutes.

Time-Outs

• Each team gets 2 time-outs in the first half.
• In the second half, teams are allowed 3 time-outs, with a maximum of 2 time-outs when the game clock shows 2 minutes or less in the final quarter.
• The clock will be stopped for all time outs.

Shot Clock

• The 24-second shot clock applies to all games for 18U only.

Overtime Rules

Overtime is only applicable for Cross Pool Grading (16U & 18U) games and Finals (all age groups).

All other games, when the score is tied at the end of regulation, a draw will be applied for both teams.

• All timing rules above apply.
• After a 1-minute break, an additional 3-minute overtime period will be played.
• Teams will continue playing in the same direction as before.
• All fouls carry over from regulation time.
• Each team is allowed one (1) time-out per overtime period.
• If further overtime periods are needed, the same rules will apply until a winner is determined.

Final Target Score (FTS)

Final Target Score (FTS), also known as Elams Ending, will be applied for all 12U and 14U grading games and crossover games only:

• FTS is only applied if the score margin is 5 points or less at the first stoppage under 3 minutes in the 4th quarter.
• At that point, the game clock is turned off and replaced by a target score format.
• The target score is calculated by adding 5 points to the leading team’s score at the time of the stoppage.
• The game continues until one team reaches the target score — no time limit and no overtime.
• The scorer notifies referees and teams when FTS is triggered.
• This timing will be trialled for 2025/26 season and reviewed for future seasons.

Shot Clock Rules

• Teams have 24 seconds to attempt a shot after gaining possession.

• A shot attempt must be released before the shot clock expires, and the ball must touch the ring.

• The shot clock resets to 14 seconds if:

  • An offensive rebound occurs after a missed shot that hits the ring.

  • A defensive foul or violation occurs in the frontcourt.

• The shot clock resets to 24 seconds if:

  • The defensive team gains clear possession of the ball.

  • A foul or violation occurs in the backcourt.

• If the ball goes out of bounds and possession stays with the offensive team:

  • If 14 seconds or more remain on the shot clock, no reset occurs.

  • If less than 14 seconds remain, the shot clock resets to 14 seconds.

• The shot clock stops when:

  • The referee blows the whistle (e.g., foul, violation, timeout).

  • A field goal is scored (and possession changes).

• The shot clock does not reset if:

  • The ball is deflected by the defense but the offense retains possession (unless the ball hits the ring).