2018-19 Basketball
Classification — based on grades 9-12
5A 1,280 and over 2A 319-160
4A 1,279-640 1A DI 159-100
3A 639-320 1A DII 99 and under
2018-2019 Basketball Season
Girls Boys
First Day of Practice Oct. 29 Nov. 9
First Game Nov. 9 Nov. 24
Dist. Tourn. Completion Feb. 9 Feb. 23
State Play-ins Feb. 9 Feb. 23
State Tournaments Feb. 14-16 Feb. 28 –Mar. 2
Game Limitations for Each Team
Teams are limited to 18 games - strongly recommended - and not
to exceed 20 games (21 if playing a 3 game tournament). If a
school loses a scheduled tournament game or a school is unable to
attend a tournament due to reasons beyond their control, the
school can reschedule lost games.
Game Limitations for Individuals
During the regular season, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A athletes are
permitted to play in no more than 80 quarters of basketball, or 84
if a 21 game schedule occurs because of a tournament; 1A athletes
may play in 100 quarters of basketball. In addition, 5A, 4A and 3A
athletes are permitted no more than four (4) quarters per day when
playing one game. 2A and 1A athletes may play five (5) quarters
per day when playing a one game schedule. All athletes are
permitted to play eight (8) quarters per day when playing two
games in one day against different schools.
Any 2A, 3A, 4A or 5A basketball program may request a waiver of
the 4/80 quarter limitation, increasing the number of quarters their
sub-varsity players are allowed to play to 5 per night and 100 per
season upon a petition, signed by the school principal and athletic
director, that verifies:
1. There are 14 or fewer participants in the program and the
program desire to field two teams; or
2. There are 21 or fewer participants in the program and the
program desires to field three teams; and
3. The lack of participants will cause the loss of a sub-varsity
program; and
4. The lack of participants will cause the school to cancel
scheduled games at the sub-varsity level; and
5. A reasonable number will be designated as varsity players (in
any event, not less than 7), these players to remain subject to
the 4 quarters per night and 84 quarters per season limitation;
and
6. The school’s coaching staff has not cut, nor will cut players,
nor discouraged players from participating in basketball,
regardless of ability.
7. If 1-6 occur anytime during the regular season due to illness or
injury, a school may request a waiver during the regular
season.
Individuals may compete in a junior varsity and varsity contest on
the same day. Fouling out of a contest has no bearing on eligibility
to participate in the second contest.
Individuals may play in a post season tournament (Sophomore,
J.V., etc.) and then be eligible to participate in the varsity district
tournament if the total number of quarters he/she participated in
prior to the varsity district tournament does not exceed 80.
Players who exceeds the limitations of regular season participation
will become ineligible for district, state or any other additional
IHSAA sponsored basketball competition.
Number of Participants/ Coaches/Support Personnel
Varsity teams may have fifteen students in uniform at all play-in
and state tournament contests at the start of the contest. Violation
of this rule will result in the school being assessed a maximum fine
for dressing more than the approved number of players at a state
play-in or tournament game with forfeiture of the game if excess
numbers play. All classifications will be allowed four coaches and
three support personnel to be admitted without an IHSAA card or
tournament pass. Any coaches or support personnel exceeding that
number must have either an IHSAA card or purchase a
tournament pass.
Rules
All contests will be played under National Federation rules. Rule
books and case books will be provided to school representatives at
the district rules clinic.
Rule 5-10
Students who participate in varsity level district contests may not
compete in sub-varsity contests following the starting date of the
varsity district tournament.
Mercy Rule
At any time during the fourth quarter when the point differential is
30 points or greater, the mercy rule shall be invoked. Once in
effect, the clock shall not be stopped except for called time outs.
Officials will notify the timekeeper that the rule is in effect. Once
the rule is in effect, it will not be revoked. The mercy rule may be
used at the discretion of each district tournament. The mercy rule
will not be in effect during the state play-in, or state tournament
games.
Official Ball
The Official Basketball for all play-ins and state tournaments will
be the Spalding TF-1000.
Practice at State Tournament Site
No team will be allowed to practice at a state tournament site.
2018-19 Representation
5A 4A 3A
I-II 1.5 I-II 1 I-II 2
III 4.5 III 2.5 III 2
V-VI 2 IV 3 IV 1.5
V-VI 1.5 V 1.25
VI 1.25
2A 1A DI 1A DII
I-II 1 I .25 I 1
III 2 II 2.25 II 1.5
IV 1 III 3 III 1.5
V 2 IV 1.5 IV 2.5
VI 2 V -VI 1 V-VI 1.5
Basketball representation will be altered periodically so that the
percentage of representatives in each district will be as equal as
possible over a two-year period.
