• 4th and 5th graders can ONLY full court press the last minute of the game. The free throw shooter is permitted to jump into the lane on the shot, but if they run into the lane to gain an advantage on the rebound they will be called for a lane violation. All other rules are National Federation Rules.
• 6th grade game will follow all National Federation Rules.
• Games will consist of two 15 minute halves. It is a running clock for the first 13 minutes of each half. During the first 13 minutes of each half the clock will only stop for free throws and time outs. The last two minutes of each half the clock will stop on all whistles.
• Each team gets 5 timeouts, 3 full timeouts, and two 30 second timeouts.
• Overtime is two minutes. 4th and 5th graders can only press the last minute of overtime. The first minute of overtime the clock is run continuously. The last minute the clock will stop on all whistles. Each team will receive one additional timeout per overtime period.
• A 28.5 size ball will be used for all games.
• Players can play up in grade but not down. Players can move up a grade to another team in the same grade division. They must be from their district or play for another team from the same school district during the REGULAR season. This is to avoid forfeits.
• NO PLAYER SHOULD BE PLAYING FOR TEAMS ALL SEASON.
• If a team doesn’t have 5 players to start a playoff game it is a forfeit.
• PIAA or Brownson House officials will be scheduled for all games.
• All coaches must provide a criminal background check to the Brownson House to coach in the leagues. This is the law.
• The season will consist of 7 regular season games. All teams will qualify for the single elimination playoffs, that will start immediately following the conclusion of the regular season.
• Player must play for the team in the school district they attend. If they are home schoool or attend a private or parochial school that doesn’t participate in the Brownson House Basketball League, they are permitted to play for the district in which they live.

• 1st & 2nd grade combined
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th & 8th grade

The 1st & 2nd game league is instructional. Coaches will referee all the games. Each team must provide one official. All officials will need a whistle. Referees/coaches must be willing to call the game and instruct both teams. Games are played on 9 foot hoops. Games will be 55 minutes in length, periods will be 5 minutes. NO SCORE WILL BE KEPT ON THE SCOREBOARD OR BENCHES. Games will be played Monday – Thursday at 5:00 or 6:00 pm and on Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm and lasting until 5:00 pm. Teams will play an 8 game schedule. NO PLAYOFFS. Defenses CAN’T guard beyond the red line at the top of the key on The Brownson House floor.

• 3rd through 7th and 8th grade games will have two officials scheduled by The Brownson House.
• 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will play by National Federation Rules except:
• Games will be Monday – Thursday starting at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am, 12:00, and 1:00 pm.
• 6th, 7th, and 8th grade games will follow National Federation Rules. Games will be played Monday – Thursday at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 pm.
• Games for 3rd,4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th graders will consist of two 15 minute halves. It is a continuous running clock for the first 13 minutes of each half and the clock will only stop for free throws and time outs. The clock will stop on ALL whistles the last two minutes of each half.
• Teams will have 5 timeouts per game. 3 full timeouts and two 30 second timeouts.
• A 28.5 sized basketball will be used in all games.
• Overtime will be two minutes.
• 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade teams will only be allowed to full court press in the last minute of overtime. The clock will run continuously during the first minute of overtime and will stop on all whistles during the last minute.
• 3rd,4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th grade teams will play a seven game schedule will playoffs following the season.
• Players can move up a grade, but not down. A player can only play on ONE team during the season. A player from a split team or a player from the same school district’s lower grade team can participate in a regular season game to avoid forfeits. The Brownson House and the opposing team’s coach should be made aware of the situation prior to tip-off of the game. NO PLAYERS CAN PLAY ON TWO TEAMS DURING THE PLAYOFFS.
• All players must play for the school district they attend, unless they go to a school (private, parochial, etc…) that doesn’t play in The Brownson House league.
• PIAA and/or Brownson House officials will be used for all games.
• A registration fee is $320.00, plus the officals fee.  The officials fee is $20 a game, additonal $160.00 to cover the 7 regular season games and then the first round of playoffs.
• Registration Fee: $320.00
  Officials Fee: $160.00
  Total: $480.00
• Payment to the Brownson House for the Registration fee is $320.00.  Coaches should keep the additional $160.00 to pay officials at the start of each game.
• The free throw shooter can cross the line on a jump. If the officials feel they are trying to gain a rebounding advantage by running into the lane, a violation will be called.
• No full court press until the last minute of the game.
• All coaches are required to provide a criminal background check. The Brownson House will provide a background check for any coach that doesn’t have one at no extra cost.
• The Brownson House charges an admission fee for all games.
  • Adults – $2.50
  • Senior Citizens – $1.50
  • Students (2nd – 12th grade) – $1.50
•  If you’re interested in having a team please contact Jon Celani at 724-222-1440 or send an email. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

1. Players must carry basketball shoes to the gym
2. PIAA ruleset
3. Officials will be PIAA. Coaches will have no choice in who referees their games. No requests for officials
4. Running clock 16 minute halves varsity and junior varsity 15 minute halves (clock stopping on all free throws) and last two minutes of each half clock stops on all whistles
5. Overtime 3 minutes clock will stop on all whistles in the last two minutes of overtime
6. Substitutions will be done on the whistle
7. Two coaches per bench, section reserved for players and coaches
8. No unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated by any spectator, coach, or player. We reserve the right to suspend anyone whose conduct is detrimental to the league
9. Any player, coach, or spectator will be held responsible for any damages and will be suspended from the league
10. Unlimited final roster must be submitted by the fifth game of the season
11. Five minute warm up between games. Teams should bring basketballs for warm up
12. Gym entrance is located next to the athletic field. Weekday doors open at 5:30. Weekend doors open at 12:30
13. Admission: Adults $3.00 & Students $2.00
14. Parking available across the street in the lower and upper parking lots
15. COACHES MAKE SURE TO GIVE US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION