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League Rules

Registration Rules

  • Registration is not complete until both payment AND registration form is received
  • NO refunds will be provided
  • Players joining off the waitlist will pay a pro-rated amount which will be dependent on how many games remain in the season
  • Replacement jerseys for current players will be at the cost of the player. Jersey order will not be made until payment for the replacement is received
  • Jersey number requests ARE NOT guaranteed. We will try to accommodate as we can, otherwise numbers will be assigned at random
  • Players (including team captains) must play a minimum of 3 regular season games to be eligible for the playoffs
  • Fees cover league-wide costs including facility rentals, officials, equipment, uniforms, and administration
  • Fees do not guarantee participation in every scheduled game

Player Code of Conduct

  • Players are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner at all times
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to: physical altercations, aggressive contact, verbal abuse, threats, or actions deemed unsafe by league organizers

Disciplinary Authority

  • The league reserves the right to issue warnings, suspensions, or removals at its discretion
  • Disciplinary decisions may be made based on organizer observation, referee input, or league review.
    Referee calls or non-calls during a game do not limit the league’s authority to impose discipline after the fact

Suspensions

  • Suspensions may be issued with or without prior warning depending on severity
  • Suspended players are not entitled to refunds or credits for missed games
  • Suspensions may apply to regular season and/or playoff games

Disciplinary Process

  • The league may communicate disciplinary decisions verbally or in writing
  • The league is not required to hold formal hearings or appeals unless otherwise stated
  • All disciplinary decisions are final

Injuries & Availability

  • Players participate at their own risk
  • Injuries or personal availability issues do not entitle a player to refunds or credits

Season/Playoff Eligibility

  • Payment must be PAID IN FULL for playoff eligibility
  • Players must play a MINIMUM 3 regular season games to be eligible for playoffs
  • Any player who misses 3 consecutive games without reason runs the risk of being replaced on their team roster

Rules for Trades

  • Captains are not obligated to fulfill a trade request made from a player
  • If a player requests a trade but a reasonable trade cannot be made by the team captain, the requesting player may continue playing on their current team until/if a trade is made or move to the league waitlist (no refund will be provided)
  • HMBA Admins reserve the right to veto a trade they deem as unfair/severely lopsided

Rules for Waitlist Player Pickups

  • Registration fee for waitlist players will include a full uniform set. Fee amount will be pro-rated as mentioned under Registration Rules section
  • Players on the waitlist will be ranked based on skill level to see what round they would be projected to in the draft
  • A player will only be picked up from the waitlist if a current league member backs out/is injured for the season
  • Replacement options will be a player on the list of equal/lesser rank of the player dropping out. For example, if a 3rd round player drops out, the team captain will be allowed to pick up a player from the waitlist that is ranked 3rd round or lower

In Game Rules for Regular Season

  • Current season’s jersey must be worn in order to play. If a player does not have their jersey, they are ineligible to play
  • Two 20 minute halves (running time)
  • Stop time in the last 2:00 minutes of gameplay if within a 5 point spread
  • Overtime periods will be 3:00 minutes with stop time in the final 1:00 minute of gameplay if within a 5 point spread
  • 24 second shot clock will be used
  • Each team will have two timeouts per half
  • Bonus FTs will be awarded after 7 team fouls. Double bonus FTs will be awarded after 10 team fouls
  • A player will be disqualified from the game after collecting 6 personal fouls
  • A player will be ejected from the game after two technical fouls.
  • A player will be suspended for one game after accumulating five technical fouls.
  • Absolutely NO foul language will be tolerated. A technical foul will be issued to the offending player for each infraction.
  • ZERO tolerance policy for fighting/drugs

In Game Rules for Playoffs

  • Current season’s jersey must be worn in order to play. If a player does not have their jersey, they are ineligible to play
  • Two 20 minutes halves (stop time)
  • Overtime periods will be 3:00 minutes with stop time on all dead balls
  • 24 second shot clock will be used
  • Each team will have three timeouts per half
  • Bonus FTs will be awarded after 7 team fouls. Double bonus FTs will be awarded after 10 team fouls
  • A player will be disqualified from the game after collecting 6 personal fouls
  • A player will be ejected from the game after two technical fouls.
  • A player will be suspended for one game after accumulating five technical fouls.
  • Absolutely NO foul language will be tolerated. A technical foul will be issued to the offending player for each infraction.
  • ZERO tolerance policy for fighting/drugs

Limitation of Claims

  • By registering, participants agree that disputes related to league participation, discipline, or gameplay will not result in refunds beyond the registration fee paid
  • The league’s maximum liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount of the registration fee