The W.I.S.E. 10 Commandments
The W.I.S.E. 10 Commandments serve as an addition to our rules and policies, emphasizing our values and expectations for the WYBL. For a complete overview of our rules and regulations, please refer to our Policies and Rules page.
# 1
Grace period ONLY applies to the first game of the day. Please ensure that your team is present at their scheduled game and location 15 minutes before the game start time.
# 2
Teams must start with 5 rostered players but can end with 4 rostered players. If rostered players are not ready to play at game time, it will result in a forfeiture.
# 3
There is no full court press in the 8 years and under division.
# 4
All calls are final and can only be changed by the league officials.
# 5
Game schedules are locked. No game schedule changes unless ordered by the City of Laurel or “Act of God”.
# 6
All teams make the 1st round of the WYBL basketball playoffs. Standings are based on regular season games. Teams may or may not play every team in their respective division.
# 7
WYBL Leagues and clinics have a ZERO TOLERANCE rule for fighting, foul language, bullying, and unsportsmanlike conduct. No warnings will be given if such an offense occurs and will result in an automatic technical foul and potential ejection at the discretion of the league officials. No refunds will be issued if any suspensions, or removal from the league/program takes place.
# 8
Spectators are expected to show respect for all in attendance. We love our spectators and welcome you to our league. Please remember…the players are just kids, coaches are volunteers, league officials are human, and no scholarships are being handed out this season. Be the fan you want your kids and their friends to see on the sideline. Spectators who show unsportsmanlike conduct, a technical foul will be applied to their respective coach and may result in the spectator being asked to exit the gym.
# 9
Only the head coach, (1) assistant coach, and rostered youth athletes are allowed on the bench. Only the head coach is allowed to stand and communicate with the league officials.
# 10
Parents/guardians, players, and spectators, please communicate any issues or concerns to your coach. Coaches, please send any issues or concerns to the league. Parent/guardians notify your coach if your child is unable to attend any practices and/or games