Castro League
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The San Francisco Castro Basketball League is one of the longest running recreational basketball league in San Francisco, and the world’s oldest gay basketball league. The SFGBA’s Castro Basketball League is going on our 26th season!
Back in 2009, we moved from a mixed league to recreational and competitive divisions. Find out why.
Click on one of the following Castro Basketball Seasons: [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
2011 Spring Castro League:
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2010 Fall Castro League:
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2009 Spring Castro League Teams:
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2008 Castro League Teams:
SFGBA Castro League Rules:
1. Game clock and Stoppage of Play: Game will consist of two 20 minute periods. Both halves are running time with the clock stoppage during the last min of the first half and the last 2 minutes of the second half, unless there is a 10 point (or more) lead.
2. Minimum Player Limits: A team may start the game with only 4 players.
3. Timeouts: Each team is allowed three time-outs per half, and unused timeouts do not carry over. Each team will be allotted only one time-out per overtime.
4. Shot Clock: A 35 second shot clock in effect.
5. Free Throws: During free throw shot(s): 3 defensive and 2 offensive player in the lane. Block and above will be used. Players play the release of the shot.
6. SFGBA Standards of Behavior: Any excessive arguing, foul language, or crude behavior will result in the player being ejected from the game. Any physical altercations between players/ referees will result in the player being ejected from the league. These are subject to the discretion of the referees and league director.
7. Attire: In addition to league-issued jerseys, sweatbands, headbands, sleeves are allowed. No scarves are allowed.
8. Personal Fouls: A player is disqualified from the game after accumulating five (5) personal fouls. Technical fouls count as a personal foul. Offensive fouls do not contribute to team fouls, just a player personal foul.
9. Team Fouls: Once a team accumulates seven team fouls in one half, the opposing team will shoot 1-and-1 bonus. When the team accumulates 10 team fouls, the opposing team will shoot double bonus (2 free throws awarded)
10. Technical Fouls: If a player receives 2 technical fouls in one game, they will be kicked out of that game as well as suspended for the next game they are eligible. Each technical foul after three (no matter when/how you received it) the player will be suspended for the following game.
11. Five-Second Count: Five second rule only applies only on a held ball by offensive player being closely guarded by defensive player.
12. Final Word: League director has final say in any and all disputes.
Castro League Tie-Breakers:
Ties for SFGBA playoff positions will be broken utilizing the criteria set forth in subparagraph a. below (in the case of ties involving two teams) and subparagraph b. below (in the case of ties involving more than two teams). This is also assuming there are six teams in the league.
(a.) Two Teams Tied with the same Overall Record
1. Better record in games against each other (teams tied).
2. Better overall record against all qualifying teams in the playoffs.
3. Better record against first place team (3b) second place team (3c) third (3d) fourth
4. Coin Toss (NCAA) or Random Drawing (NBA).
(b.) More than Two Teams Tied with the same Overall Record
1. Better record in all games among the teams tied.
2. Better overall record against all qualifying teams in the playoffs.
3. Better record against first place team (3b) second place team (3c) third (3d) fourth
4. Coin Toss (NCAA) or Random Drawing (NBA).
We had decided that using total points (point differential) encouraged running up the score/bad sportsmanship, so we eliminated the use of that stat as a tiebreaker. In the case of a3 and b3, If the two tied teams split their regular season games, the tie is broken by comparing each team’s records against the team occupying the highest position in the standings, and then continuing down until one team gains an advantage.
A/B Draft: How it works
Back in 2009, we moved from a mixed league to separate recreational and competitive divisions.
We made this move to allow all players to better acclimate themselves to their respective basketball experience and skill level. The divisions are determined by two major factors: 1) Player’s preference (selected on their registration form) and 2) who the “A” division captains select for their teams.
For more information as to how this works, click here for an explanation about our A/B Draft Guidelines.
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