2025-2026 AC 2025-2026

Adams County Youth Basketball League Rules 2025-2026
All Teams
Coaches are responsible for players’ and fans’ actions.
Coaches are responsible for game cancellations.
The site coordinators aren’t responsible for any changes
If a coach needs to cancel a game, you will need to contact every coach involved in changing the schedule and get it approved with all coaches involved. Then contact the site coordinator and confirm the schedule change.
Every player must play, at least, the equivalent of one quarter — not applicable during tournament — unless disciplinary action taken for missing practice, parents, etc.
Coaches allowed (3) one minute time outs per game.
(1) extra one minute timeout per overtime.
First overtime in case of tie —2 minutes. Second overtime in case of tie — 1 minute. After that, sudden death: first team to score wins. Coaches can agree to end the game with a tie.
Tournament games are played in 3-minute overtimes, until winner.
Coaches getting a technical foul - MUST SIT the remainder of the game.
Coaches getting a 2nd technical foul will be ejected and suspended for 2 games — will not be allowed in any county gym for 2 games.
Players receiving a technical foul, same rules as coaches.
Parents or fans that are ejected are suspended for 2 of their games and not allowed in any county gym.
If a team needs a “float player” - the point is to play the game not to win the game. If a float player is used, it is the responsibility of that coach to notify the other team. A forfeit can be issued.




Adams County Youth Basketball League Rules 2025-2026

2nd & 3rd Grade
Game Length: 5-minute quarters
Basket Height: 9 feet
Free Throws: Shoot from 12 feet; players line up below the big block
Shooter and those behind the 3-pt line must wait until the ball hits the rim
Pressing: No pressing at any time
Lead Rule: Must stay behind the 3-pt line if ahead by 10 points, until the other team crosses half court
Paint Rule: 5 seconds allowed in the paint
Coaching: Coaches may walk the sidelines and end of the floor
Bonus Rule: 5 fouls in a quarter = 2 free throws (resets each quarter)

4th, 5th & 6th Grade
Game Length:
4th Grade – 5-minute quarters
5th & 6th Grade – 6-minute quarters
Basket Height: 10 feet
Free Throws:
Line up above the big block
Players may enter the lane once the ball is released
Shooter and those behind the 3-pt line must wait until the ball hits the rim
Pressing: Pressing is allowed only in the 4th quarter
Lead Rule: If ahead by 10 points, must stay behind the 3-pt line until the other team crosses half court
Paint Rule: 3 seconds allowed in the paint
Coaching: Coaches must remain in their designated coaching box