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Varsity Division (8-10 year olds)

Rules and Regulations

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com

The Varsity Division consists of up to 10 players, ages 8-10 - 5 players on court. Basket height - 10 foot, Basketball size intermediate - Free throw line 15 foot.
  1. Defense: Any half-court defense may be played during game.

  2. Press: Teams may full-court press only during last 5 minutes of the game. Any press is allowed.

    *Penalty: Only one warning per half for each half, A team technical foul will follow.

  3. Free Throws: The free-throw line will be at 15 feet. Shooters may touch the line but not completely cross over the line with his/her foot on free-throw attempts.

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