2025 TCCL Rules
1. All matches begin on Fridays -10:00 a.m. If a match is rained out, the default match time is the following day at 10 a.m. If not played on that day due to weather conditions or other complications, team captains shall arrange a mutually agreed upon match date within two weeks of the original day, but no later than end of regular season play.
2. Host courts shall be available for practice a minimum of 60 minutes before play.
3. The hosting club should provide water for guests at all events, with morning fare and beverages at their discretion.
4. 2022 (6th Edition) USCA GC rules apply throughout.
5. All matches consist of eight timed (1-hour) 13-point games (first to 7). At called time, all balls shall have one additional shot. If still tied, sudden death applies (first to score the contested hoop). No ties shall be recorded.
6. All games start at corners 4 (yellow-solids) and 2 (red-second colors). Called time applies to all teams unless extraordinary conditions deem otherwise. If the host team prefers all games start from corner 4 (second colors start when solids clear hoop 2), separate time clocks must be kept.
7. The hosting team shall be responsible for timekeeping duties (announcing start and finish, including time extensions).
8. Teams must have two players per team- there will be an automatic default (7-0) win for the opposing team if a player (or players) is missing.
9. In the case of a team having only one team player, a friendly game may be played with the solo player playing two balls, or the opponent club may offer to fill the vacancy with another player or pro, if available. No score shall be recorded for that game.
10. Doubles pairings will be selected by all clubs at their discretion. Teams shall reciprocally communicate their roster with first and second rounds indicated at least 24 hrs. in advance. Match-day replacements of original roster players shall be placed in the same order as original players.
11. Substitute or alternate players/teams may be chosen at their Club’s discretion if an originally placed player is absent.
12. Match winner scores shall be tallied first by the number of games won. If tied, the team having scored the greater number of hoops shall be the match winner. If the match is still tied, each club shall select two players each to replay hoop 1 in sudden death, starting at corner 4. Coin toss shall determine order of play.
13. Host and visiting team shall record the scores immediately after the last game is played. All scores shall be reported to rovertini@gmail.com and copied to all other club representatives.
14. Double banking may require teams to be responsible for keeping time on court for their games. Time may be added to their clock (if requested by either team, due to the delay) for double banking interference during the game.
15. If another game is preventing the progress of a waiting team and there are no balls in critical positions, then the stalled team may ask to ‘play through’ once three full turns are taken by the slower team, and 5 minutes may be added to their clock. The hindering team shall mark any balls relevant to play and allow the other team to play through.
16. If a certified referee is available, their decisions shall be final on any ruling. If a referee is not present and there is a dispute, the striker shall have the final say.
17. Every team should play with ‘reasonable dispatch’; the 1-minute maximum shot rule should be adhered to. Contradictions to this rule are addressed in the GC rules.
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18. Any player who has a high probability of faulting on any shot should call a referee or knowledgeable non-biased player, prior to play, to watch the shot. If an opponent observes that a fault may be committed, should likewise request assistance.
General Conditions
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The TCCL contests are friendly in nature and all players should play, and observe play, with decorum. The 2022 Rules of GC have 13 etiquette behavior breaches; all players should have a copy of the rules so as to have knowledge of what is and isn’t a fault, an etiquette breach, or any other aspect of play.
In the case of a team having only one team player, a friendly match may be played with the solo player playing two balls, or the opponent club may offer to fill the vacancy with a player or pro from their team.
As some matches may have no official referee on site, if players agree, it is acceptable to ask another knowledgeable (and neutral) non-referee to watch a questionable shot, but doing so prevents the striker from making the final call (#16).
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Each club must have one home and one away match. Each club shall designate a team captain or club representative to be responsible for contact and correspondence.
A record of all scores (wins, hoops and net hoops) should be kept by all team captains and the TCCL manager.
Weekly team standings are based on cumulative matches won, games won, hoops scored.
The SEASON WINNER will be the team with the most match wins.
If tied, the greater number of games won shall prevail.
If still tied, the greater number of hoops,
If still tied, greater number of net hoops against all other teams
If still tied, greater number of net hoops between the tied teams will determine the winner.
KEEP THE BALL ROLLING!
Any questions may be directed to:
Your Club representative, or
W. Darwin Prillaman “Bo”
TCCL Manager, President, Treasure Coast District, Florida USCA