YKBA Rules and Regulations

The Yellowknife Basketball Association (YKBA) is sanctioned by Basketball NWT and adheres to all International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules and regulations, including: 

  • Four 10-minute quarters and a five-minute overtime period if necessary
  • A 24-second shot clock and 14-second shot clock after an offensive rebound
  • Two timeouts in the first half and three in the second half but only two timeouts can carry over to the last two minutes of the fourth quarter. Teams are also allowed one timeout per overtime period. All timeouts are 60 seconds long and can’t be carried over
  • A player fouls out once they accrue five personal fouls
  • Teams will alternate possession (in any jump ball situation) after the first jump ball of the game

The following rules and regulations are specific to the YKBA:

  • The YKBA has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to harassment. Players are asked to treat other players, referees and scorekeepers with respect at all times. Failure to do so will result in a technical foul
  • Technical/ Flagrant 2 Fouls: Technical and Flagrant 2 fouls (unnecessary and excessive force during gameplay) may be called at the referee’s discretion.
    • 2 flagrant/technical fouls will result in a player’s dismissal from the game until a $25 fine is paid before the player is allowed back into the games. The $25 fine is due before the team’s next game or the player will be ineligible to play. A player who commits three flagrant/technical fouls will be suspended for 1 game. 
    • Calling any of the officials, timekeepers, scorekeepers, or any member of the basketball committee insulting names will not be tolerated and will result in a technical foul. .
  • League Fees: League fees will be due before the start of the season (an exact date will be communicated by the executive) and must be paid in full before players can participate. Fees are determined based on gym access, equipment, cleaning and referee charges among others.
  • Scheduling: The league will try to publish its schedule on the YKBA website and via email as early as possible for everyone’s convenience
  • Players must be on team rosters in order to play. They must also play at least three games with a team before they can play with them in the playoffs
  • Playoffs: All YKBA teams will qualify for the playoffs. A playoff format will be communicated by the executive ahead of time. 
  • Player Jerseys: Players are asked to wear numbered jerseys or shirts that clearly differentiate players for the purposes of keeping statistics and refereeing. 

DRAFT -The goal is to end up with balanced teams to the best of our ability. 

  1. Individuals who are interested in being a captain should express such interests to the League Commissioners. League participants who have been captains in the prior league will have the first opportunity to be a captain in the next league as space allows. Those individuals who are named captains will take part in the draft process. The League Commissioners will draft any teams that lack a captain.
  2. All players will be placed in three different tiers based on their basketball skill level.
  3. The captains working with the League Commissioners will work to keep the league balanced by drafting players accordingly. 
  4. The draft will typically be held the week before the league starts.
  5. Drafting order will be picked out of a hat for drafting of all players. 
  6. Draft order should serpentine (Rd One: 1,2,3,4,5,6, Rd Two: 6,5,4,3,2,1,Rd Three: 1,2…..) each round.  
  7. Every registered player will be drafted into a team.