League Rules

League Rules

Game Rules & Uniform StandardsSEHAL Game Rules

🏀 SEHAL Official League Rules & Compliance Summary

Powered by TCAL Southeast | Governed under NFHS Standards

🔹 Game Rules

All SEHAL games follow National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules:

  • 32-minute games (4 x 8-minute quarters)

  • 5-minute overtime periods

  • Disqualification after 5 personal fouls

  • Official SEHAL game ball and equipment required

  • Bench decorum and coaching conduct strictly enforced

🔹 Uniform Requirements

All teams must wear NFHS-compliant uniforms:

  • Legal jersey numbers

  • Matching home and away kits

  • Visible number contrast (light/dark)

  • Full compliance with safety and design standards

🔹 Game Ball

  • Only league-approved basketballs may be used

  • Game balls distributed before each season

🔹 Team Registration & Fees

  • Annual Registration with SEHAL League Office required

  • Participation Fee: ______ per team (due August 10)

  • No installment plans, refunds, or transfers

🔹 Roster Submission & Eligibility

  • Rosters due by September 1 each year, including:

    • Full name, date of birth, grade level

    • Verified academic eligibility (transcript required)

    • Photo ID or school ID with DOB

  • Roster Lock: No additions after deadline (max 2 allowed with league approval)

  • Player Requirements:

    • Enrolled in accredited educational program

    • On track for high school graduation

    • Transfers require written release + league approval

🔹 Recruitment Regulations

Strictly Prohibited:

  • Contacting/recruiting players from other SEHAL/TCAL teams

  • Offering incentives or scholarships to in-league players

Penalties:

  • 1st Offense: Written warning + $500 fine

  • 2nd Offense: One-year probation

  • 3rd Offense: Expulsion from SEHAL

🔹 League Game Participation

  • Mandatory attendance for all scheduled games

  • 48-hour notice required for emergencies (documentation required)

  • No-shows/forfeits without cause:

    • Fine up to $2,500

    • Loss of playoff eligibility

    • Legal recourse and compensation claims possible

🔹 League Schedule

  • Finalized annually by August 10

  • Games played on SEHAL-designated weekends: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

🔹 Overtime Rules

  • 5-minute OT period

  • 1 timeout per team in OT

  • Disqualification after 5 personal fouls

  • NFHS rules apply unless otherwise stated

🔹 Playoff Eligibility

  • Only SEHAL-sanctioned games count toward league standings

  • Non-league play encouraged for exposure

  • Strength of schedule + record considered in playoff seeding

For full details, visit: 🌐 www.sehal.net
Questions? Contact: 📧 officialsehal@email.com | 📞 404-947-3010