Phase 1 – 32 Degrees in Stadium

All teams, players and officials are advised to increase the intake of fluids.

Phase 2 – 35 Degrees in Stadium

Running Clock Games

• Games reduced to 17 minute halves
• Compulsory 1 minute time out (clock stopped) when the clock is at 11:00 and 5:00 minutes remaining. Scorers stop the clock and sound the siren. The referees stop the play as soon as practicable. For example, if a team is on a “fast break”, they can complete the lay-up attempt.
• 4 minute break at half time

Fully Timed Games

• Games reduced to 14 minute halves
• Compulsory 1 minute time out (clock stopped) when the clock is at 8:00 minutes remaining. Scorers stop the clock and sound the siren. The referees stop the play as soon as practicable. For example, if a team is on a “fast break”, they can complete the lay-up attempt.
• 4 minute break at half time

Officials

• Referees must not do more than 3 games in a row at this temperature.

Phase 3 – 38 Degrees in Stadium

All Games

• Teams are given the option to cancel the game. If one team wants to cancel the game is cancelled.
• The cancelled game will be given as a “no game” for the purpose of the Standings at the end of the season.
• If the game goes ahead, the same variations to timings as for 35 degrees in the stadium apply.

Officials

• Referees must not do more than 2 games in a row at this temperature.

Phase 4 – Greater than 40 Degrees in Stadium

At this temperature games are cancelled and will be recorded as a No Game. Teams/Players may shoot around or scrimmage in the half court only but must have a 3 minute break every 10 minutes. This will be implemented by a central clock being used to count the 10 minutes.