Check out the House Information Page for complete rules for each league and the code of conducts for coaches, spectators and players.

Based on coach feedback and parent surveys RAYBA has made the following changes in order to provide a better basketball experience for everyone:

RAYBA has changed the grades of some of the leagues for Boys House.  This was done to align with the Girls House Program and to implement some positive rule changes.

Rules Changes:

Boys Grade 3 and Girls Grade 3 & 4

• The ball may not be stolen from the player who is dribbling or holding the ball.  The defender may not grab the ball to cause a jump ball.  The ball may be stolen on the pass.  This rule will allow players to better learn ball handling in game situations and provide every player a chance to bring the ball up the court.

Boys Grade 4 and Girls Grade 5 & 6

• Full court press defense is not allowed at any point during the game

All Levels for Boys and Girls House

• Games will consist of 8 – five minute running time periods.The clock will stop on all free throws.  The clock will start again once the shooter has received the ball for their final shot.  The clock will stop on all whistles during the final 2 minutes of the eighth period if the winning team is leading by 14 points of less.  If the lead is 15 or more points in the final two minutes the clock is running time.
• Coaches meet with refs prior to the game to clarify rules and questions
• After the game all players and coaches will shake/bump the refs hands
• Players, coaches and spectators are expected to adhere to their respective code of conducts.  Any person ejected from a game will be suspended a minimum of 1 game.  The RAYBA board will make a final determination on the length of the suspension.  Any person ejected, may appeal the suspension with the RAYBA board.

Skills Competition Updated (Grades 3 – 6)

Lay-ups – Each player on the team will attempt a lay-up from both the right and left side

Cluster Shots – The team will take shots from each block and from the free throw line.  To start the team will lineup at one block.  One player shoots and gets their rebound and passes to the next player in line.  This is repeated until 5 shots are made by the team from this spot.  Starting with the player who is next in line, the team moves to the free throw line until 5 shots are made.  Finally the team moves to the other block until 5 shots are made, meanwhile keeping the same order the entire time.  This is a competition against the other team

Chest Passes – Chest passes are performed between players for one minute.  For a pass to be counted a player must catch the ball without it hitting the ground.  2 lines are formed across the lane from each other.  Teams are competing against each other to complete as many passes as possible in 1 minute. 

Bounce Passes - Bounce passes are performed between players for one minute.  For a pass to be counted a player must catch the ball cleanly on one bounce.  2 lines are formed across the lane from each other.  Teams are competing against each other to complete as many passes as possible in 1 minute. 

Speed Dribble – Players will dribble down the court and back weaving in and out of the cones.  5 cones will be staggered going down the court.  This is a race between the 2 teams.  The dribbler needs to hand the ball off to the next player in line. 

Boundary Requirements for House Leagues

Players must attend a school (public, private, or charter) or have a permanent residence within boundaries of schools located in Otsego and Rogers. 

Players that do not meet these requirements may register for the RAYBA House Program.  The RAYBA board will approve/deny these registrations within 10 days following the registration period deadline.  Priority will be given to players who attend school or live in District #728.