All games will be played in accordance with rules established by Basketball Ontario with the following changes:
- Games will consist of four (4) minute shifts. Play will continue until 10 minutes before the end of the allotted time for the game. Coaches must have the players in the next shift at half court ready to come on the floor with 30 seconds left in the current shift.
- All teams shall have a minimum of 5 players to start the game.
- Straight time for all games.
- All games will be equal time for all players throughout the game (no player shall play more than one shift more than any other player).
- There will be no half-time break, no breaks between shifts and no time-outs.
- All periods will start in the direction of the possession arrow.
- 8-foot basket height for all Novice games - 10-foot basketball height for all other divsions
- No 3-second (in the key) violations.
- Pressing is not permitted. Once the defensive team gets possession, they shall be allowed to establish front court status (both feet and ball across the half court line).
- Shooting fouls will be awarded one free throw worth 2 points. The attempt may be taken from anywhere within the key. If the attempt is successful, the defensive team takes the ball out of bounds. If unsuccessful, the offensive team inbounds on the baseline of the defending team.
- All other fouls will result in possession for the fouled team. No bonus will be in effect.
- SPECIAL NOTE – It is recommended that wherever possible, coaches agree to a 4 on 4 format for Novice games. The 4 on 4 format usually allows for more opportunities for all of the players to handle the ball. It also creates more space for players to use the skills learned in practice.
Note that the above are changes to the Basketball Ontario established rules only. For complete rules, please review the Coach's Manual.
Ejection from games:
First ejection - an automatic additional one-game suspension and notification from the WEBL convenor to the president of the association from which the coach/player/parent is representing which may result in additional action.
Second ejection - an automatic additional two-game suspension and notification from the WEBL convenor to the president of the association from which the coach/player/parent is representing, which may result in additional action.
Third ejection – coach/player/parent will be banned from further participation in the WEBL. Notification from the WEBL convenor to the president of the association from which the coach/player/parent is representing, which may result in additional action.
