Women’s Summer League
In the Zone is running a women’s basketball summer league this year from Monday June 4 to August 13. Most games will be on Mon evenings. The season will consist of 10 games and a short playoff between the top four regular season teams (format of playoffs may change depending on number of teams in league).
League Policies
Game Rules:
- 20 minute halves with running clock; stop clock the last 2 minutes of each half.
- Four 30 second timeouts per game; one additional 30 sec TO for each OT period.
- 4 minute halftime.
- 2 minute overtime followed by 1 minute overtimes until tie is broken.
- No pressing by a team with a 20+ point lead.
- Mercy rule: Clock will continue to run during the last 2 minutes of the half and game if one team has a 20 point lead at that time. Clock will stop during the last 10 seconds of each half regardless of score.
- 10 minute grace period from start of game before forfeit is announced.
- Any player or coach receiving two technical fouls will be ejected from that game and will not be allowed to play in their next game.
- Any player receiving a behavior related technical foul or a flagrant foul will be required to sit out the next 5 minutes of game time (can carry over to next game).
- Any player receiving a total of 4 behavior related technical fouls and/or flagrant fouls will be expelled from the league (no refunds).
- The head coach of any team receiving a total of 4 behavior related technical fouls and/or flagrant fouls form any member of his team, the bench or personally will be fined $25 for each offense. Initial fine will be $100.
- Teams must have at least one parent/responsible person over the age of 21 on the bench during games.
Other PIAA rules are in effect. - The League Director, Steve Turpening, has the right to exclude and/or expel players, coaches, parents or entire teams from participation and/or observation as he deems necessary for the good of the league or safety of those involved.
Officials:
The registration fee includes referee fees. 2 qualified referees will be scheduled for each game. Most of the refs have varsity high school experience and/or college experience. In the Zone will provide the clock operator/scorer. Each team should also supply a scorer to insure accuracy.
Uniforms:
Every player on a team needs to have the same color shirt with numbers clearly visible. Players should keep the same number throughout the season. In event the number changes, the official scorer must be notified.
Miscellaneous:
There should be enough time between games to allow for a 5 minute warm-up for each team; however, warm-up time is not guaranteed.
Coaches, managers, and parents are expected to adhere to the standard policies of In the Zone and abide by these rules.
Registration Fees:
$550/team. To register and reserve your spot complete application and mail with a $200 deposit by Mon May 29 to: In the Zone, 6870 Chrisphalt Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Balance is due June 4.
Registration fee includes referee fees, court time for games and clock operator fees. This fee does not include practice time. If your team needs practice time, a special discounted rate will be available for practice at In the Zone.
Rosters:
Preliminary rosters with Players’ name, and jersey # are due with deposit. Final Roster is due before playing second game.
To be eligible to play in the playoffs, a player needs to be present for at least 5 regular season games. This requirement includes injured players.
Awards:
The league champion, as determined by the winner of the playoffs, will receive a team trophy and each player will receive a League Champion T-Shirt. The runner-up will receive a team trophy.
For printable brochure on Women’s League, Click here.
3 on 3 League
In the Zone runs a 3 on 3 summer league for kids 3rd grade through 12 grade.
Why Play 3 on 3?
- Focuses on the pure fundamentals of the game: pick and rolls, give and goes, back door cuts, using screens, etc.
- Stresses basic man to man defense.
- Fewer players on court means more touches per player. Everyone is involved in the game.
- No transition game. No fast break, coast to coast baskets—nothing but fundamental half court offense and defense.
- No pressing, gimmick defenses or strange traps.
- Fast paced, high scoring and exciting game.
- More relaxed atmosphere and consequently…more enjoyable.
- Its easier to get 3 kids for a game than 5 kids—this is a big advantage during the summer!!
- It’s fun—kids love it!!
- and its different!!
Why Play 3 on 3 at In the Zone?
2 words: AIR CONDITIONING !! Indoor games also mean no sun in the eyes, no wind affecting shots, no gnats, no thunderstorm delays and no rescheduling. For the rest of the family, the batting cages, Aeroball, the fitness center and the snack bar will be open during the games—and you don’t have to bring your own chairs.
3 on 3 Leagues Policies:
The 3 on 3 leagues are for players entering grades 3-12 (grades as of Sep 2012). The goal is to have a separate bracket for each grade, but depending on registrations, grade levels are usually combined. Coaches will be notified before the season if this happens and will be allowed to opt-out of the league.
Depending on number of teams, there will be separate brackets for boys and girls but they may need to be combined.
Season
- Begins: Wed June 6
- Ends: Sat July 28.
- 14 game regular season schedule.
- Double elimination Play-offs on Sat, July 28.
- All teams make playoffs.
- Half court games.
- 20 minute games, running clock, stops last 2 minutes.
- 2 games scheduled each week, back to back or 30 min break between and against different teams.
- Max 6 players/team.
- One ref/game scheduled.
- League champions will receive T-Shirts.
- Most games on Wednesdays 5:30-9:30*
*Excludling July 4, that week’s games will be held on Thur Jul 5 instead.
Uniforms:
Every player on a team needs to have the same color shirt with numbers clearly visible.
Technical Fouls:
Players receiving a total of 4 technical fouls during the season will be kicked out of the league. Teams receiving a total of 8 technical fouls (which includes technical fouls given to individual players) during the season will be removed from the league. No refunds.
Miscellaneous:
There should be enough time between games to allow for a 5 minute warm-up for each team; however, warm-up time is not guaranteed and teams are not allowed to warm up on the other court.
Coaches, managers and parents are expected to adhere to the standard policies of In the Zone and abide by these rules.
Registration Fees:
$350/team. ITZ AAU players get 50% discount on their portion of registration fee. .
ENTRY DEADLINE:
9:00 pm on Wednesday May 30. A $100 deposit is required at this time to reserve your team’s spot. The balance of the registration fee is due before playing the first game. Final roster is due before playing your team’s third game.
The registration fee includes referee fees, court time and clock operator/scorer but not practice time. Teams will also receive discounted court time for practice.
Want to play but need a team?
Individual players can register and will be placed on a team if there are enough individual registrations in that division. Cost is $100/player ($50 for In the Zone AAU player).
For printable brochure on 3 v 3 League, Click here.
