Regulations

1. Varsity games will start no later than 8:15 p.m. Reserve games will start at 6:00 p.m. for Boys; 5:30 p.m. for Girls. If any other time is arranged, it must first be approved by the League Director, who will in turn assign the officials. No more than 20 minutes will be allowed for a team to warm up. Freshmen games will be played on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m., or as approved by the League Director.
2. Have referees approve and sign scorebook at half-time and at the end of each game, so that the coach may rate them for the State and League. Have the necessary money ready, at game time, to pay officials.
3. No changes may be made in any league schedule, unless it is first approved by the League Director.
4. The League Office will assign all home league contest officials. Officials will be assigned to non-league games by request of the school, well in advance of the contest.
5. Each school is responsible for furnishing trained adult scorers and timers for each game. Cards identifying these persons should be plainly visible on the scorers table. They should also wear some identifying apparel, such as jacket, shirt or cap. Scorers and timers should sit together, at the scorers table, and should confer with game officials before the game to see if they are in agreement on all procedures.
6. All coaches should be reminded of their game decorum. Physical or verbal abuse to officials will not be tolerated. Suspension, by the Director, may result. Infractions reported to the League Office shall require the coach to appear before the League Director.
7. If, in the judgment of the game referee, the records of the official scorer or timer are not satisfactory, he may designate someone else to perform such duties. Protests regarding games in which high school students have been permitted to act as timekeepers and scorer will not be considered.
8. The CHSL shall use the coaches box for all league and playoff games. "The head coach may be off the bench in front of his or her seat within the confines of the designated coaches' box to give instructions to his or her players and/or substitutes." The Coaching Box privilege is given up for that game if any bench personnel receives a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. (Board approved, 4-30-91)
9. The official scorer is required to wear a black-and-white vertically striped garment.
   Rationale: The players, coaches and officials need to be able to quickly and easily identify the official scorer. Requiring the scorer to wear a striped garment will assist in this regard. In addition, wearing a striped garment will make the scorer look more professional.

Basketball Tie-breaking Method For Sectional Championship or Playoff Position

In Case of a tie for Sectional Championship or playoff position in standings, at the end of the regulation sectional schedule, the winner of the Section will be decided by the following:

1. If two or more teams are tied in the standings at the end of the regular sectional play, the tie will be decided by comparing the margin of victory (up to a maximum of 15 points, loss equals zero) in the contests between the tied teams only.
   
   Example 1
   

   1st Game	2nd Game
   Team A 56	Team A 60
   Team B 54	Team B 62

   Team B +2
   Margin of Victory: Team A +2
2. If a tie still occurs (sectional won-lost record the same), then a point system of plus fifteen (15) of all common sectional opponents will be used (maximum of 15 points, loss equals zero points).
   
   Example 2
   Maximum of 15 points can be earned per game. Loss equals zero.

   Team A	Team B
   A vs. C = +2	B vs. C = 0
   A vs. C = 0	B vs. C = +2
   A vs. D = +15	B vs. D = 0
   A vs. D = +6	B vs. D = +2
   A vs. E = 0	B vs. E = +8
   A vs. E = +7	B vs. E = +10
   A vs. F = +9	B vs. F = +15
   A vs. F = +15	B vs. F = +8
   Team A Total 54	Team B Total 45

3. If a tie still exists, then compare the margins of victory up to fifteen (15) points in the games against the highest finisher not involved in the tie break.
4. Still Tied: Coin Flip.

Basketball Tie Breaker Clarification:

Head to Head: If two or more teams are tied at the end of the season, the margin of victory in the games between the tied teams only will determine the winner. A maximum of fifteen (15) points can be earned per game. Loss equals zero points.

Common Opponents: If a tie still occurs, then a point system of plus 15 of all common sectional opponents will be used. Maximum of 15 points in a win, loss equals zero.

Highest Finisher: If a tie still exists, then compare the margins of victory up to fifteen (15) points (loss equals zero) in the games against the highest finisher not involved in the tie break.

Coin Flip: Still Tied: Coin Flip

Scores and timers are part of the game administration and must remain neutral and unbiased. You must refrain from using remarks or gesture to voice displeasure with other game administrators.

Timers

1. Start the clock twenty (20) minutes prior to game time or immediately after the JV game.
2. Review the official signals for starting and stopping the clock.
3. Playing time shall be four (4) quarters of eight (8) minutes each with intermissions of one (1) minute between the 1st and 3rd quarter and ten (10) minutes between halves.
4. If the score is tied at the end of the 2nd half, the length of each overtime period shall be four (4) minutes with a one (1) minute intermission.
5. A time out is one (1) minute unless both teams are ready to play sooner. The horn should sound after 45 seconds and again at one (1) minute. A substitute may not enter the game after a time out unless he had checked in prior to the 15 second warning.

Scorers

Before the Game:

1. The official scorer must be at the table ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the game with the lineups and starting lineups already in place.
2. Notify the referee if either list is not submitted on time or is altered afterward.
3. If there are any discrepancies, notify the referee before the ball is tossed.

During Intermissions:

1. The official scorer or delegated assistant must be at the scorer’s table with the official scorebook at all times.
2. Verify the lineup after all intermissions and notify the referee if a player, who has not properly reported, has entered the court.

During the Game:

1. Be responsible for the alternating possession arrow.
2. The official scorer should announce to the other scorers the number of the player who scores or has committed a foul along with the number of fouls charged to the player and the team.
3. Verify the scoreboard score.
4. Notify an official when:
   1. The bonus is in effect after the 7th, 8th, & 9th foul of each half.
   2. The 10th team foul has occurred, making all common fouls two (2) shots.
   3. Any player is charged with his 5th foul (personal or technical).
   4. A team has used all 3 of its 60 Second and 2 of its 30 Second time-outs.
   5. A player has not reported correctly, his number has changed or he is illegally in the game.
   6. There is a dispute about the score.
   7. A coach requests that a correctable error, or a timing, scoring or alternating possession mistake be rectified. This must be done when the ball is dead but the clock could be stopped or running.

After the game:

Call in the results of varisty games to the Catholic League Office at 313-237-5960 or e-mail to [email protected].