Madison Ridgeland Youth Basketball
1st Grade Girls
Basketball Rules
Federation rules are adhered to with the following exceptions. These exceptions are made to meet MRYBasketball philosophy of fair play, fun, safety and gym time.
1. Goal Height: 8 foot goals
2. Ball Size: Girls regulation size (28.5)
3. A team must have two (2) members present to start the game.
4. All games will consist of four (4) 8 – minute quarters. The clock will continue to run, except for time-outs, injuries,
official substitutions and official’s discretion. In the last two- (2) minutes of the game, the clock stops as per
federation rules.
5. All players are required to play a minimum of one half of the game. Penalty/one game forfeit. Game officials will stop
play approximately at the four- (4) minute mark of each quarter for substitutions. A play in progress at the four- (4)
minute mark will not be halted if the offensive team is actively attempting to score. . The only time that you can
substitute will be when the official stops clock for official subs.
6. Fast breaking will not be allowed. The defense can “pick up” the offensive player at the time line.
7. A tie game at the end of regulation will stand as a tie.
8. In accordance with the 2023-2024 NFHS rule change, on the 5th team foul, the opposing team will shoot two bonus free
throws. The bonus will reset at the end of each quarter. After 5 personal fouls, that player is disqualified from the game.
9. ONLY the head coach and an assistant coach (who have a processed background check on file) are permitted on
the bench during the game.
10. During half time, each player will attempt to make a free throw. If one team has more players than the other, the
team with the fewest number of players may select a player(s) (who has missed their first free throw) to shoot again.
All free throws made will count in the game score.
11. Each team will be allowed two (2) one-minute time-outs per half.
12. Please do not interrupt the scorekeepers – If you need to ask them ANYTHING – please call time out --- they
cannot be answering your questions and continue to watch the game.
13. A game official or person in charge may terminate a game or eject anyone (player, coach or spectator) if in the
judgment of the official, the person or persons are acting in a manner which is disruptive to the game. Persons
who have been ejected are subject to review of the Parks Directors and the Madison Ridgeland Youth Basketball.