We have eight teams signed up now, so will have three weeks of pool games, then quarter, semi and grand final rounds (all eight teams will play each week).
We’ve also decided to keep a longer time slot at the LEC for games (3:30pm – 6:00pm), which means we’ll have about 10 minutes between each game for teams to warmup (and the first game tipping off at 3:30).

Competition Format:
• Round robin for all teams in two pools (three weeks): October 30; November 6, 13
• Playoff Weeks (all teams play every week): November 20, 27
• Finals Day (all teams play): December 4

Any questions, competition details or feedback – please contact Tyla Harrison-Hunt via tyla@crossovercoachnz.com, or Carol Bathurst via referees@canterburybasketball.co.nz if you have any older students interested in learning to become referees.

All results will be posted on our website here

Miniball Rules/Notes
• Games will consist of two 13 minute halves, and will start on each half hour
• Hoops are lowered to a height of approximately 2.5m
• A size 5 basketball will be used
• The free throw line is closer to the hoop than in a standard game
• Four Dribble Rule Players are allowed a maximum of four bounces of the ball when dribbling at any one time, before having to pass it to a team mate
• Wristband Rule Players must guard players with the same coloured wristband as them.
• Retreat Rule Players must retreat to touch halfway when: They lose clear possession in the attacking half; or their team scores a basket (this promotes transition from offence to defense and creates space for dribbling and passing to develop)
• Fouls Each player has a maximum of four fouls for the game. (This promotes the concept of non-physical play and ultimately leads to better defence)
• Each team is to wear a consistent uniform, preferably numbered (though we can supply numbered bibs if needed)
• No timeouts permitted
• Mouthguards are required by all players (as per BBNZ/ACC policy)

Monday, 27 Nov 2017