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The ASIAN AMERICAN
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
| TheRULES |
TEAMS
1. The 2007 NAABL Season will play host to 14 teams.
2. Teams will consist of ASIAN AMERICAN PLAYERS, with RULE 3 as the exception.
3. Two (2) NON-ASIAN AMERICAN roster spots per team.
4. Each team will designate at least one (1) TEAM CAPTAIN, but no more than TWO (2).
A player must provide a BIRTH CERTIFICATE or OTHER PROOF if a player’s status comes into
question. A player must be 25% ASIAN (had ONE "INDISPUTABLY" ASIAN GRANDPARENT)
to qualify as an ASIAN PLAYER. The league would rather ask that each team and individual
respect the spirit and integrity of the league—and to honor INDIVIDUAL FAMILY ROOTS—and
adhere to these rules. The AABL is FIRST AND FOREMOST about fun and camaraderie.
Please the respect the league’s values and honor this rule.
LEAGUE FORMAT
A TWO DIVISION FORMAT will be utilized for the REGULAR SEASON. There will be SEVEN TEAMS
in EACH DIVISION. The teams will be assigned divisions according to the AABL PRE-SEASON
POWER RANKINGS. The Power Rankings were given according to (1) past TEAM PERFORMANCE
in the NAABL, (2) past TEAM PERFORMANCE in other tournaments, (3) past performance of a player
or a core group of players, (4) inside knowledge.
Teams will play each team in their division ONCE and teams will also play non-divisional games to
complete a NINE GAME REGULAR SEASON. The teams with the TOP TWO DIVISIONAL RECORDS
in EACH DIVISION will automatically qualify for the playoffs and receive FIRST ROUND BYES. The
remaining teams will receive their seeding based upon their regular season record.
GAME TIMES
Most games of the regular season are scheduled on Sundays, and the first game will start at 11:30 a.m.
and the last will start at 5:30 p.m.
ROSTERS
Must be submitted before teams can step on the court. The Roster form also acts as a waiver of liability
for the league and the gym. Rosters may carry a maximum of 18 players. No roster changes may be
made after the second game of the season. Only three players can be added to the roster after it has
been turned in. The AABL reserves the right to refuse any player from stepping onto the court for any
reason, especially when it is in regards to a player’s eligibility.
GAME AND FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
EJECTION: Any player, coach, or fan, who uses excesscive inappropriate language (cursing) may be
ejected from a game. Unsportsmanlike activity such as unnecessarily rough play or other
unsportsmanlike activity may lead to ejection from a game. Any ejected player, fan, or coach/manager
must leave the school property area immediately.
TECHNICAL FOULS: Any player who receives two technical fouls in a game is automatically ejected
from that game. A player that accumulates THREE TECHNICAL FOULS at any time during the season
is automatically suspended from the next game. An accumulation of 4 Technical fouls by any player may
warrant expulsion from the league, depending on the ruling from the AABL Rules Committee.
FANS: Coaches are reminded that they are responsible for their team, supporters, and children before,
during, and after the games. This includes unsportsmanlike remarks, gestures, comments, and
monitoring of children (this is for the safety of the children). Additionally, any acts of vandalism, threats,
and direct contact toward any game official constitutes liability for prosecution.
OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT: Any player, coach, or fan, who displays “Outrageous Conduct” may be
subject to SUSPENSION and EXPULSION from the AABL and CRIMINAL PROSECUTION may be
pursued if the situation warrants the action. OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT is defined as and includes: a
VERBAL tirade and fusillade of abusive language, gestures, or threats towards other players, fans,
officials, or AABL Staff; PHYSICAL contact with any other player, fan, official, or AABL staff, and
throwing, kicking, or striking of objects in a threatening or dangerous manner. This conduct includes
harassing behavior such as following another player, fan, official, or AABL staff off the field or court, into
the parking lot or off the premises, or any attempt to block the departure of other players, fans, officials,
or AABL staff from their departure. The AABL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISALLOW ANY
PLAYER OR TEAM FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE LEAGUE IF THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE
PLAYERS, FANS, OFFICIALS, OR STAFF BECOMES AN ISSUE.
ARGUING WITH OFFICIALS: Officials will allow a “reasonable and polite discussion” of their calls and
decisions. The official will determine when the discussion is “reasonable and polite”, and when the
discussion is “over.” If a player is “ejected”, he or she must leave the gym immediately. When the game
is over, continued unwanted discussion or arguing with an official by players, coaches, or fans can result
in ejection and suspension of players, coaches, fans, and teams. Following an official off the court or
out of the gym or confronting him in the parking lot is prohibited. Making threatening gestures,
either verbal or physical, including any attempt to block an official’s departure from the gym or
the parking lot, can result in ejection or suspension for both individuals and the whole team
from the league WITHOUT REFUND OF TEAM FEES OR DEPOSIT, plus possible CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION.
FORFEIT TIME: A team must have FIVE PLAYERS to start a game. Game time is forfeit time. The
gym supervisor is the official clock in establishing forfeit time. TWO FORFEITS and a team will be
dropped from the league. A team may not finish the game with less than four players. With less than four
players the game is forfeited and the forfeiting team loses its entry deposit.
INSURANCE: AABL DOES NOT provide player insurance for this league. Players play at their
own risk and must sign the ROSTER and WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM before they may
participate in the league.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY AND ROSTERS: ALL PLAYERS MUST BE OF ASIAN DESCENT (this is
defined as having a grandparent that is WITHOUT A DOUBT “100%” verifiably ASIAN). There
are TWO ROSTER SPOTS OPEN to players of ANY culture, race, background, or national
heritage. These are called “NON-ASIAN PLAYERS”. Rosters may have up to 18 players and the
rosters are due before the any team can step onto the court. Any player under the age of 18 MUST
provide a form, signed by their parent/guardian, that states that they may participate in the league.
Team coaches may challenge player eligibility.
No roster changes may be made after the second game. Only three new players may be added after the
original roster has been turned in. A player may only play for one team. The AABL has the authority to
FORFEIT a game by any team, whether the game was played or has yet to played, if it is discovered that
a team has played an ineligible player
POST SEASON TOURNAMENT: A single elimination will follow the end of the regular season. 12
teams will qualify for this tournament.
UNIFORMS: Players must wear matching shirts/jerseys of the same color with a number on the front
and back. The number cannot be more than two digits. No duplicate numbers. Players without a jersey
that matches most of the team will not play. Numbers must be commercially printed or stenciled - no
"magic markers" or "taped on numbers". The AABL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISALLOW ANY
PLAYER OR TEAM FROM PARTICIPATING IN A GAME IF THE PLAYER(S)UNIFORM(S) DO NOT
MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS THAT THE LEAGUE HAS SET FORTH CONCERNING
UNIFORMS
GAME RULES AND REGULATIONS
The 2007 Virginia High School Basketball rules are used for situations not covered in the following
AABL rules:
• Games consist of two, 20 minute, running time halves. The clock will be stopped only at the last 30
seconds of the first half and the last 2 minutes of the 2nd half. Also, the clock can be stopped by a team
time-out or referee stoppage. Half time will last five minutes.
• Each team has 2 time-outs per half. Time-outs not used in the first half do not carry over to the second
half.
• If a game results in a tie after regulation time has expired, an overtime period consisting of a 2 minute
regulation (stopping) clock will be utilized. If a winner is not decided after the first overtime, a second
overtime will be played. If a tie still persists, the game will be decided by a third SUDDEN DEATH
OVERTIME, with the winner being the first team to score a point.
• One time out per overtime will be given to each team. Time outs will not be carried over from regulation
play. All fouls are carried over from regulation play.
• Any player(s), coach, or spectator who assaults another player, referee, AABL Staff member, or
anyone occupying the gym, will face criminal charges and will be automatically suspended from the
league for an indefinite period of time.
• DO NOT HANG ON TO THE BASKETBALL RIMS! Such action may cause the player to miss one
game. This rule is in effect before, during, and after the game.
• Twenty-point mercy rule - If any team is ahead by 20 points or more beginning the last two minutes of
the second half, the clock will not stop for the remainder of the game unless a time-out is called or the
losing team gets within 20 points of the team in the lead.
• A team must start 5 players and end the game with at least 4 players. If not, in either case, the team
automatically forfeits the game.
1. The 2007 NAABL Season will play host to 14 teams.
2. Teams will consist of ASIAN AMERICAN PLAYERS, with RULE 3 as the exception.
3. Two (2) NON-ASIAN AMERICAN roster spots per team.
4. Each team will designate at least one (1) TEAM CAPTAIN, but no more than TWO (2).
A player must provide a BIRTH CERTIFICATE or OTHER PROOF if a player’s status comes into
question. A player must be 25% ASIAN (had ONE "INDISPUTABLY" ASIAN GRANDPARENT)
to qualify as an ASIAN PLAYER. The league would rather ask that each team and individual
respect the spirit and integrity of the league—and to honor INDIVIDUAL FAMILY ROOTS—and
adhere to these rules. The AABL is FIRST AND FOREMOST about fun and camaraderie.
Please the respect the league’s values and honor this rule.
LEAGUE FORMAT
A TWO DIVISION FORMAT will be utilized for the REGULAR SEASON. There will be SEVEN TEAMS
in EACH DIVISION. The teams will be assigned divisions according to the AABL PRE-SEASON
POWER RANKINGS. The Power Rankings were given according to (1) past TEAM PERFORMANCE
in the NAABL, (2) past TEAM PERFORMANCE in other tournaments, (3) past performance of a player
or a core group of players, (4) inside knowledge.
Teams will play each team in their division ONCE and teams will also play non-divisional games to
complete a NINE GAME REGULAR SEASON. The teams with the TOP TWO DIVISIONAL RECORDS
in EACH DIVISION will automatically qualify for the playoffs and receive FIRST ROUND BYES. The
remaining teams will receive their seeding based upon their regular season record.
GAME TIMES
Most games of the regular season are scheduled on Sundays, and the first game will start at 11:30 a.m.
and the last will start at 5:30 p.m.
ROSTERS
Must be submitted before teams can step on the court. The Roster form also acts as a waiver of liability
for the league and the gym. Rosters may carry a maximum of 18 players. No roster changes may be
made after the second game of the season. Only three players can be added to the roster after it has
been turned in. The AABL reserves the right to refuse any player from stepping onto the court for any
reason, especially when it is in regards to a player’s eligibility.
GAME AND FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
EJECTION: Any player, coach, or fan, who uses excesscive inappropriate language (cursing) may be
ejected from a game. Unsportsmanlike activity such as unnecessarily rough play or other
unsportsmanlike activity may lead to ejection from a game. Any ejected player, fan, or coach/manager
must leave the school property area immediately.
TECHNICAL FOULS: Any player who receives two technical fouls in a game is automatically ejected
from that game. A player that accumulates THREE TECHNICAL FOULS at any time during the season
is automatically suspended from the next game. An accumulation of 4 Technical fouls by any player may
warrant expulsion from the league, depending on the ruling from the AABL Rules Committee.
FANS: Coaches are reminded that they are responsible for their team, supporters, and children before,
during, and after the games. This includes unsportsmanlike remarks, gestures, comments, and
monitoring of children (this is for the safety of the children). Additionally, any acts of vandalism, threats,
and direct contact toward any game official constitutes liability for prosecution.
OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT: Any player, coach, or fan, who displays “Outrageous Conduct” may be
subject to SUSPENSION and EXPULSION from the AABL and CRIMINAL PROSECUTION may be
pursued if the situation warrants the action. OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT is defined as and includes: a
VERBAL tirade and fusillade of abusive language, gestures, or threats towards other players, fans,
officials, or AABL Staff; PHYSICAL contact with any other player, fan, official, or AABL staff, and
throwing, kicking, or striking of objects in a threatening or dangerous manner. This conduct includes
harassing behavior such as following another player, fan, official, or AABL staff off the field or court, into
the parking lot or off the premises, or any attempt to block the departure of other players, fans, officials,
or AABL staff from their departure. The AABL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISALLOW ANY
PLAYER OR TEAM FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE LEAGUE IF THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE
PLAYERS, FANS, OFFICIALS, OR STAFF BECOMES AN ISSUE.
ARGUING WITH OFFICIALS: Officials will allow a “reasonable and polite discussion” of their calls and
decisions. The official will determine when the discussion is “reasonable and polite”, and when the
discussion is “over.” If a player is “ejected”, he or she must leave the gym immediately. When the game
is over, continued unwanted discussion or arguing with an official by players, coaches, or fans can result
in ejection and suspension of players, coaches, fans, and teams. Following an official off the court or
out of the gym or confronting him in the parking lot is prohibited. Making threatening gestures,
either verbal or physical, including any attempt to block an official’s departure from the gym or
the parking lot, can result in ejection or suspension for both individuals and the whole team
from the league WITHOUT REFUND OF TEAM FEES OR DEPOSIT, plus possible CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION.
FORFEIT TIME: A team must have FIVE PLAYERS to start a game. Game time is forfeit time. The
gym supervisor is the official clock in establishing forfeit time. TWO FORFEITS and a team will be
dropped from the league. A team may not finish the game with less than four players. With less than four
players the game is forfeited and the forfeiting team loses its entry deposit.
INSURANCE: AABL DOES NOT provide player insurance for this league. Players play at their
own risk and must sign the ROSTER and WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM before they may
participate in the league.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY AND ROSTERS: ALL PLAYERS MUST BE OF ASIAN DESCENT (this is
defined as having a grandparent that is WITHOUT A DOUBT “100%” verifiably ASIAN). There
are TWO ROSTER SPOTS OPEN to players of ANY culture, race, background, or national
heritage. These are called “NON-ASIAN PLAYERS”. Rosters may have up to 18 players and the
rosters are due before the any team can step onto the court. Any player under the age of 18 MUST
provide a form, signed by their parent/guardian, that states that they may participate in the league.
Team coaches may challenge player eligibility.
No roster changes may be made after the second game. Only three new players may be added after the
original roster has been turned in. A player may only play for one team. The AABL has the authority to
FORFEIT a game by any team, whether the game was played or has yet to played, if it is discovered that
a team has played an ineligible player
POST SEASON TOURNAMENT: A single elimination will follow the end of the regular season. 12
teams will qualify for this tournament.
UNIFORMS: Players must wear matching shirts/jerseys of the same color with a number on the front
and back. The number cannot be more than two digits. No duplicate numbers. Players without a jersey
that matches most of the team will not play. Numbers must be commercially printed or stenciled - no
"magic markers" or "taped on numbers". The AABL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISALLOW ANY
PLAYER OR TEAM FROM PARTICIPATING IN A GAME IF THE PLAYER(S)UNIFORM(S) DO NOT
MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS THAT THE LEAGUE HAS SET FORTH CONCERNING
UNIFORMS
GAME RULES AND REGULATIONS
The 2007 Virginia High School Basketball rules are used for situations not covered in the following
AABL rules:
• Games consist of two, 20 minute, running time halves. The clock will be stopped only at the last 30
seconds of the first half and the last 2 minutes of the 2nd half. Also, the clock can be stopped by a team
time-out or referee stoppage. Half time will last five minutes.
• Each team has 2 time-outs per half. Time-outs not used in the first half do not carry over to the second
half.
• If a game results in a tie after regulation time has expired, an overtime period consisting of a 2 minute
regulation (stopping) clock will be utilized. If a winner is not decided after the first overtime, a second
overtime will be played. If a tie still persists, the game will be decided by a third SUDDEN DEATH
OVERTIME, with the winner being the first team to score a point.
• One time out per overtime will be given to each team. Time outs will not be carried over from regulation
play. All fouls are carried over from regulation play.
• Any player(s), coach, or spectator who assaults another player, referee, AABL Staff member, or
anyone occupying the gym, will face criminal charges and will be automatically suspended from the
league for an indefinite period of time.
• DO NOT HANG ON TO THE BASKETBALL RIMS! Such action may cause the player to miss one
game. This rule is in effect before, during, and after the game.
• Twenty-point mercy rule - If any team is ahead by 20 points or more beginning the last two minutes of
the second half, the clock will not stop for the remainder of the game unless a time-out is called or the
losing team gets within 20 points of the team in the lead.
• A team must start 5 players and end the game with at least 4 players. If not, in either case, the team
automatically forfeits the game.
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