FIBA has released revised copies of the official basketball rules used worldwide, including at all levels of play here in Manitoba, from the WMBA, school, club, CIS and Senior levels. The new rules take effect October 1, 2010 and include a number of changes. The biggest changes that are coming into play under the FIBA system are the new floor markings. These changes are the first changes to the floor lines at the FIBA level since 1952 and have changed the key to copy the NBA specifications along with a 'no charge' semi-circle. Please note that the new game floor markings illustrated in this publication will NOT be utilized by any level of basketball in Manitoba until further notice from Basketball Manitoba. This includes still using the original ‘trapezoid’ style key, the 20’6” three point line and NOT introducing the new ‘no-charge semi-circle’ line. All levels of play in the province will use the 2008 floor markings until further notice. Another change to the new rules includes how the shot clock gets reset after a team fouls with less than 14 seconds showing. Keep reading for the full details on all changes. Printed copies of the new FIBA rulebook are available for sale from the Basketball Manitoba office and online store
for $15.00 each. You can also download a free full PDF version of the new rulebook along with other FIBA manuals at...
FIBA Assist Magazine 2010 Rule Change Summary (PDF)
2010 FIBA BASKETBALL RULEBOOKS
Official rules of basketball as defined by FIBA (International Rules).
Effective October 1, 2010 and beyond. NOTE: Manitoba
will still be using the original FIBA court with
the trapezoid shaped key, 20'6" 3-point line and no 'no charge
semi-circle' until further notice.
02.FIBA Basketball Rules - Official Interpretations (2010)
- A 33 page document produced by FIBA with a number of different examples
and
scenarios surrounding the rules of the game. Effective October 1, 2010
and beyond.
- Official court markings as defined by FIBA and used at the international
level of basketball including the 'trapezoid' shaped key and 20'6" three
point line. Effective October 1, 2010 and beyond.
NOTE: Manitoba will still be using the original FIBA
court with
the trapezoid shaped key, 20'6" 3-point line and no 'no charge
semi-circle' until further notice.
Official rules of basketball pertaining specifically to 'TWO
Person Referees' as defined
by FIBA (International Rules). Effective October 1, 2010 and beyond.
NOTE: Manitoba will still be using the original FIBA
court with
the trapezoid shaped key, 20'6" 3-point line and no 'no charge
semi-circle' until further notice.
Official rules of basketball pertaining specifically to 'THREE
person Referees' as defined by FIBA
(International Rules). Effective October 1, 2010 and beyond. NOTE:
Manitoba
will still be using the original FIBA court with
the trapezoid shaped key, 20'6" 3-point line and no 'no charge
semi-circle' until further notice.
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FIBA: International Basketball Federation
The abbreviation 'FIBA' derives from the French 'Fédération
Internationale de Basketball Amateur'. The Word 'Amateur' was dropped
in 1986 after the distinction between Amateurs and Professionals was
eliminated. The 'A' in FIBA was however left. This was for reasons of
tradition and also because of the 'BA' at the beginning of our sport,
BASKETBALL! Who we are!
The association was founded in Geneva in 1932, two years after the
sport was officially recognized by the IOC. Eight nations were founding
members: Argentina, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Portugal,
Romania, and Switzerland. During the 1936 Summer Olympics held in
Berlin, the Federation named James Naismith (1861-1939), the founder of
basketball, as its Honorary President.FIBA has organized a World
Championship for men since 1950 and a World Championship for Women
since 1953. Both events are now held every four years, alternating with
the Olympics.
What is FIBA...
- FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, is an
independent association formed by 213 National federations of
basketball throughout the world - FIBA is recognized as the sole competent authority in basketball by
the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - FIBA
is a non-profit making organization and, in principle, does not pursue
any objective of economic character for its own gains - The headquarters of FIBA are established in Geneva, Switzerland.
What FIBA does...
- FIBA establishes the Official Basketball Rules, the
specifications for equipment and facilities, and all internal executive
regulations that must be applied to all international and Olympic
competitions, for which FIBA also establishes the system of competition - FIBA controls and governs the appointment of international referees
- FIBA regulates the transfer of players from one country to another
- FIBA controls and governs all international competitions.