Basketball Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new rules regarding arm compression sleeves?
Rule 3-5-3 now states that the compression sleeve must be white, black, beige or a single solid school color. They shall have only a single manufacturer’s logo that does not exceed 2¼ square inches, and they must be the same color for each team member. They need not be the same color as the headband/wristband color.
Is a doctor’s note required for each athlete wearing a shooting sleeve?
Yes. (FHSAA Ruling 3-5-2)
What is the official State Series game ball for girls and boys basketball?
The official ball for boy’s basketball shall be: The Spalding TF-1000 Legacy (Product number 74-7358)
The official ball for girl’s basketball shall be: The Spalding TF- 1000 Legacy (74-7168)
(FHSAA Rule 3.2.3.3.3)
Can an Athlete play multiple levels on the same day, i.e. can an Athlete play on JV and Varsity on the same day?
No. Please see the following Policies:
6.3.3.3 Day – Cannot participate as member of varsity and sub-varsity teams on same day.
6.4.3.3 Day – Cannot participate as member of varsity and sub-varsity teams on same day.
Note: ALL games must be counted towards the Athlete week limit and season limit. For example, an athlete cannot play 3 JV games and 2 varsity games in one week. The athlete also cannot play 25 JV games and 6 Varity games.
Each athlete are allowed the following game limits:
Girls:
6.3.2 Contest Limitations.
6.3.2.1 Season – 25 games inclusive of all games played in tournaments.
6.3.2.2 School Week – 3 games, or 1 game and 1 tournament, provided total number of games in week does not exceed 4.
6.3.3 Individual Student Limitations.
6.3.3.1 Season – 25 games inclusive of all games played in tournaments.
6.3.3.2 School Week – 3 games, or 1 game and 1 tournament, provided total number of games in week does not exceed 4.
Boys:
6.4.2 Contest Limitations.
6.4.2.1 Season – 25 games inclusive of all games played in tournaments.
6.4.2.2 School Week – 3 games, or 1 game and 1 tournament, provided total number of games in week does not exceed 4.
6.4.3 Individual Student Limitations.
6.4.3.1 Season – 25 games inclusive of all games played in tournaments.
6.4.3.2 School Week – 3 games, or 1 game and 1 tournament, provided total number of games in week does not exceed 4.
6.4.3.3 Day – Cannot participate as member of varsity and sub-varsity teams on same day.
How many adult sponsors of cheerleaders will be admitted free of charge to state series events?
A maximum of two (2) adult sponsors will admitted free of charge to state series events in which their schools team participates. (FHSAA Rule 3.-2.3.3.5)