Part 4: Senior Boys/Girls Basketball (A/AA)
4.1 Philosophy: Competitive league
4.2 League Format:
Leagues for A/AA and Boys/Girls may change from year to year due to numbers of teams and competitive
natures. AA schools may compete in South/Central leagues from year to year. If there are enough teams A
teams will complete only against A teams and AA teams will only compete against AA teams. Commissioners
may need to be creative with league/playoff structures but should follow these guidelines:
a. Double round-robin (home and home) played on Wednesdays with exceptions made to adjust for games
that can be played after Jr. games at the host location.
b. “AA” league will count only results between “AA” schools for qualifying towards OVSAA and B.C.
Championships. “A” league will count only results between “A” schools for qualifying towards OVSAA and
B.C. Championship. South Zone league will count all games in standings for South Zone playoffs.
c. League structure needs to be agreed on by all coaches and the SOSAA President.
4.3 Registration: Through B.C.S.S.
4.4 Playoff Format:
“AA” and "A" Playoffs (separate playoffs to determine teams for OVSAA Championships)
a. Commissioner and coaches need to be in agreement on a playoff structure before the start of the season
"A" Playoffs
#2 v #3 (#2 host)
Winner 2/3 v #1 (#1 host)
"AA"
#1 v #4 (#1 host)
#2 v #3 (#2 host)
Winners @ higher seed
Losers @ higher seed
4.5 General regulations:
a. FIBA rules with BCHS modifications apply
b. All games are 4 - 10 minutes quarters with minimum 5 minutes for half.
c. Game times should start at 4:00 pm, but will vary depending on availability of gym time and officials
d. Qualified officials must be used for all games.