PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES AND REGULATIONS

All Ontario Basketball games will be governed by FIBA (International Basketball Federation), whose rule books are adopted for use at all OBA sanctioned tournaments and Provincial Championship games. Ontario Basketball has added and made certain modifications to the FIBA Rules to include components of the FIBA Mini Rules Manual for U10 Novice to U12 Major Atom division games in order to meet the development needs of young players and its membership. The rules and modifications for each specific age category can be found in each age category’s rules and regulations section of the 2009-2010 Coaches Manual (Revised November 2009).

Intent and Purpose of the Rules
The rules are formulated with the best interests of the CHILDREN playing the game in mind.  It is expected that each coach will respect the intent of these rules and adhere to them. Officials' Boards responsible for assigning officials to call Ontario Cup Provincial Championship games will be given a copy of the rules and officials will be encouraged to familiarize themselves with OBA modifications.

2009-2010 Coaches Manual (Revised November 2009)

Please Note: In addition to the rules outlined in the 2009-2010 Coaches Manual, all sanctioned Ontario Basketball games will be played with the NFHS closely guarded where a shot clock is not present.