Behaviour, On-Court Infractions & Technical Fouls

Zero Tolerance for Abuse

• Any abusive behaviour toward referees, players, or spectators will trigger a disciplinary review on a case-by-case basis.
• The player and a team representative may be required to attend a disciplinary meeting.

1. Definition

• A technical foul is given for unsportsmanlike behaviour, misconduct, or any action deemed inappropriate by the officials, including:
• Abusive or disrespectful language toward referees, players, or spectators
• Deliberate delay of game or arguing calls
• Excessive or aggressive physical contact outside normal play

2. Warnings

• First minor incident may result in a verbal warning from the officials.
• Repeated minor infractions or serious misconduct may lead to immediate penalties.

3. Penalties

• Technical foul during the game:
• Opponents awarded 2 free throws
• Team retains possession according to standard basketball rules
• Accumulated technical fouls may lead to additional penalties, including suspension.

4. Suspensions

• Players who receive a technical foul for serious unsportsmanlike conduct may be suspended from the following game.
• Repeated offenses can result in longer suspensions or removal from the competition.
• Players receiving 3 or more technical fouls in a season (excluding flopping or bench-technical fouls) will be automatically stood down for the following game.

 

5. Reporting

• All technical fouls and disciplinary actions are recorded by officials after the game in writing.
• Any disputes are handled by the BBMC Competition Committee, whose decision is final.
• Any ejection or disqualifying foul will trigger a disciplinary review before the next game.
• Repeat offenders may face further sanctions, including suspension from multiple games.