Intervarsity Competition Regulations

1. Competition Structure:

1.1 The Competition will consist of a Men's & Women's pool.

1.2 Teams will play against each other in the group in a 'round robin' format.

1.3 The pool standing will be determined by awarding 3 points for a win, 1 for a loss & -3 for a forfeit.

1.4 If two of more teams finish on the level points after the pool games then FIBA rules will be used to determine the final standings.

1.5 If a team withdraws from or is expelled from the competition then all games in which that team participated in will be deemed null & void and will not be included in the standings.

1.6 All games will be played using a four-quarter system.

1.7 The pool games will be seven minutes per quarter with one-minute breaks at the end of each quarter and eight minutes break for half time. All other rules are in accordance with FIBA rules.

1.8 The Women's & men's Semi Finals & Finals will be in accordance with FIBA rules & Regulations.

2. Fixtures:

2.1 Fixtures will be posted on the host college's website www.ulbasketball.skynet.ie

3. Pre Game Procedures:

The following actions must be accomplished 20 minutes before the game time:

• Both teams must fill up the score sheet. This will include names and numbers.
• Only players who are registered at the start of the competition are eligible to play. Any illegal players/ or a player with an out of date ID card will not be allowed to play until their college has verified that they are a current student.
• Home teams will wear light coloured shirts and shorts; the visiting team will wear the darker strip. Teams can work out a compromise provided both coaches agree. The home team must change in the event of a colour clash.
• All team members of the team must wear official college strip.
• The strip must be numbered 4 - 15 as per FIBA regulations.

The following actions must be accomplished 15 minutes before the game time:

• The home team sits on the left of the table and warms up in that basket.

4. Game Procedure:

4.1 If a team does not have five players available to play at the scheduled starting time the referee will delay the game for fifteen minutes to allow for additional players to arrive.

4.2 If after fifteen minutes the team still does not have five players they will lose the game by forfeit and the score will be recorded as 20 - 00. The team that forfeits will receive -3 points in the league table.

4.3 During the game the coach, assistant coach, players and a manager may sit on the bench.

4.4 If a game begins and is disrupted for any reason the referee will take the score sheet at the point of the disruption.

• The organising Committee will investigate the circumstances that led to the disruption.
• The game will not be resumed if both coaches agree to let the score stand at the point of disruption as the final score.

4.5 If a team does not show up for a game and the executive does not accept the case made by the team they will be fined a minimum of €100.00

5. Disputes & Appeals:

5.1 If a college wishes to appeal a matter arising from a game they must sign the Scoresheet (Under Protest) before the referee signs the scoresheet. They must then put their case forward to the organising committee.

6 Disciplinary Actions:

6.1 Colleges, players, coaches & officials may be fined or suspended for any disciplinary incident, which occurs during competition.

6.2 The colleges or persons involved in an incident have the right to submit written evidence in their defence, which will be studied by the organising committee.

6.3 Any disciplinary action taken by the executive will take effect immediately after the decision is made unless an appeal is lodged.

6.4 Any player who is suspended for a match may not play, coach or sit on the team bench.

6.5 Any coach who is suspended may not sit on the team bench, or have any communication with his/her team after thirty mins prior to the scheduled starting time of the fixture. He/ she may be present at the venue unless otherwise advised by the organising.

6.7 If a college intentionally fields a suspended player they will be liable to disciplinary action from the organising committee.

7 Players:

7.1 All students attending full time courses for the competition academic year in any of the participating colleges are eligible to represent that college.

7.2 College Id's will be checked and cross-referenced from the College List.

8. Trophies:

8.1 The trophies presented to the winners of the competitions remain the property of the varsity. Each college who receives a trophy is responsible for the care and safe return of the same. If a trophy is lost or damaged the college will be charged for repair or replacement.