The participation Rule will be enforced!
PARTICIPATION RULE
Grades 4, 5, and 6 will follow a participation rule requiring a minimum of one continuous quarter worth of playing time for each suited player for each league game. For grades 4, 5, and 6 the participation is a continuous quarter. The coach before the start of the game must alert the official scorer of the players and the designated quarter that he or she will play. Players may only come out of their designated quarter due to injury, if ejected, or disqualification. If you substitute for a player during their designated quarter due to these reasons during a game then you must denote the reason in the official score book. Any health exceptions must be noted in your score books before the game if the player will not participate according to the participation rules. All players with health exceptions must have a League Participation Waiver signed from their parent/guardian and the principal of the school and on record with the CGSAA Basketball Commissioner. Copies of the waiver must be brought to each game. The opposing coach should also be informed to save problems down the road. If there are any questions concerning the participation rule during the games then the official score book must be given to the gym coordinator after the game. It then will be turned over to the basketball commissioner. The game officials are not responsible for enforcement of this rule! Any violations are to be brought before the official scorer and gym coordinator and all coaches involved.
Violations of the Participation Rule in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades will be investigated and if necessary, dealt with immediately. A report of any reported violations will be forwarded to the principal at respective school. Any violation handed out by the commissioner and/or the Executive Board will carry with it a two game suspension by the coach and game forfeiture. If a coach violates this rule with a second offense then the coach is suspended for one year.
This participation rule applies to all league games and CGSAA sponsored tournament games for 4th and 5th grade. This rule applies to all league games for the 6th grade but will be waived for the end of the year tournament.
NOTE: It is the intent of the CGSAA to strictly enforce this rule! (**participation waiver and explanation page 5, 6, 7 & 8**)
This rule is not enforced by the game officials.
