League Rules
Player Eligibility
| Level | Date of Birth | Age | Reference Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| U19 | On or after 2008-7-1 | 19 or under | High school |
| U15 | On or after 2011-7-1 | 15 or under | Junior high |
| U12 | On or after 2014-7-1 | 12 or under | Elementary |
| U12 Grade 6 Boys | On or after 2014-7-1 | 12 or under | Elementary |
| U10 | On or after 2016-7-1 | 10 or under | Grades 3 - 4 |
| 8U | On or after 2018-1-1 | 8 or under | Grades 2 - 3 |
Competition Specs
| Group | 3PT | Free-Throw Line | Basket Height | Game Ball | Shot Clock / Reset | Backcourt Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U19 | Per FIBA | 580 cm | 305 cm | Size 7 | 24 sec / 14 sec | 8 sec |
| U15 | Per FIBA | 580 cm | 305 cm | Size 7 | 24 sec / 14 sec | 8 sec |
| U12 | Per FIBA | 580 cm | 305 cm | Size 5 | 30 sec / 20 sec | 10 sec |
| U12 Grade 6 Boys | Per FIBA | 400 cm | 260 cm | Size 5 | 30 sec / 20 sec | 10 sec |
| U10 | Per FIBA | 400 cm | 260 cm | Size 5 | 30 sec / 20 sec | 10 sec |
| 8U | Per FIBA | 400 cm | 260 cm | Size 5 | 30 sec / 20 sec | 10 sec |
Announced Rules
Important Information
- Games are held every week except during long holiday weekends and national holidays. Photos, live-stream video, and stats are provided for every game.
- Roster size: each team may register up to 25 players, and up to 15 players per game may be checked in to play. Players on the 25-player roster may be changed at any time except during the playoffs.
- Teams must wear uniforms (jersey + shorts) of the same style and color. Jerseys must have a number on the front; if the shorts have a number, it must match the jersey number.
- Registered teams that need to add players must submit the request by 18:00 on the Friday of the game week. If the request is not submitted by 18:00 that Friday, the added player may only play starting from the following week’s games; players added on the game day or the day before the game cannot play that week.
- Before tip-off, teams must present ID documents (with photo and date of birth) for the players who will play to the scorer’s table for check-in. The league has the right to bar from play any player who is not registered, exceeds the age limit, or is not the registered person.
- If the scorer’s table or the referees make an error in scoring, timing, or a call, the referees, the scorer’s table, and the league shall immediately stop the game, discuss the available information to correct it, and handle it according to the following procedure:
- If the error is discovered during the game, the scorer’s table must sound the signal at the next dead ball to notify the referees to stop the game, and then correct the error.
- If the error is discovered after the game and it affects the result, the league has the right to correct it after the game through video review; if the error does not affect the result, it will not be corrected.
- Rescheduling requests: teams must submit a request at least 14 days before the original game date. Late requests will not be accepted and will be treated as a forfeit.Application process:
- Submit the rescheduling request form and notify the league through the game-operations group or the official LINE account
- The league will make the adjustment immediately and notify the requesting team of the result within 7 days.
- A player may not be registered on two teams in the same group; however, as long as the player meets the age limit of a level, the player is not restricted from taking part in multiple levels. Cross-level restriction: a player may play in any group of the next level up; a player who plays in the top group of the next level up may only play in the top group of their own level. Cross-group restriction (U19 / U15 / U12): Group 1 players may not be registered in Group 3 / Group 4; Group 2 players may not be registered in Group 4. Cross-group restriction (U10 / 8U): Group 1 players may not be registered in Group 2 unless granted a league exemption. 8U players may play in U10 Group 1 or Group 2.
- Video challenge (available only in the final-four semifinals and the championship game) ● May only be requested in the last 2 minutes of the game with a score margin of 10 points or fewer (10 points included) ● A team must have a timeout remaining to request a challenge; a failed challenge costs one timeout, while a successful one does not. ● A team may provide up to 2 videos as evidence, within 1 minute after the challenge ● The referees change the call only if the video provides clear evidence; otherwise the original call stands and one challenge is deducted
Conduct of Parents and Fans
- Parents and fans are strictly prohibited from verbally abusing or heckling children other than their own. If this happens, the organizer has the right to ask the parent to leave the venue, and the referees have the right to charge the team with a technical foul.
- Parents and fans should avoid disputes with the opposing parents, coaches, or referees. In serious cases, the organizer has the right to ask the parent to leave the venue or even ban them from attending future games.
- Each club is responsible for the behavior and actions of its own parents.
- Parents and players should pick up their trash. If the organizer finds repeat offenders and persuasion and communication have no effect, the organizer has the right to fine the club a cleaning fee of NT$500 per occurrence.
Suspensions
- For any incident that may lead to a suspension, all partner clubs will be invited to discuss it and jointly decide on the ruling.
- A player who shows poor conduct (swearing, unsportsmanlike behavior, talking back to referees or coaches, etc.) will be charged with a technical foul; a second technical foul in the same game results in ejection.
Other
- The league strongly encourages coaches to give all players equal playing time.
- The league provides insurance for accidents at the venue; however, since no domestic insurer currently offers individual sports-event injury insurance, players and parents must bear the risks of participation themselves. The league will have athletic trainers on site to handle any injuries quickly.
- The organizer will take photos, record game videos, and compile game stats. The copyright belongs solely to the organizer, which may use them for promotion on our social media and website. Parents who would like more privacy may ask the league not to use individual photos of their child and not to show their child’s full name in the stats.
- Game stats are based solely on the league’s on-site records and game video; plays not captured on video will not be recorded.
- If a venue becomes unavailable for any reason, the organizer reserves all rights to adjust the schedule, reschedule, or postpone games.
- Completing registration means you are deemed to be familiar with the league’s competition rules; no refund requests will be accepted for any reason.
- The organizer is not responsible for injuries or harm caused by a player’s physical condition. Parents and players should carefully assess their condition before participating.
- The U19 Basketball League reserves the right to amend this season’s competition rules and regulations at any time, including but not limited to the schedule, protests and appeals, and referee rulings, and may extend or shorten game time as needed. The league will announce any rule changes on its official website and social media. Participating teams and coaches must pay attention to and comply with the latest announced rules and regulations. In case of any dispute, the league reserves the right of final interpretation.
Appeals email: support@u19.org
or LINE Support