Congratulations to Team Only Buckets in the Building, our Spring 2026 Season Champions!
Our Fall 2026 season will tentatively run August 26 - November 18 at Eureka Valley Rec Center in San Francisco’s Castro District. Stay tuned for registration details. Email us at leaders@sfgba.com with questions.
Spring 2026 Season Champions
Congratulations Team Only Buckets in the Building!
SFGBA holds two seasons per year. The spring season typically begins in March with registration opening in January. The fall season typically begins in August with registration opening in July.
Rules and Regulations
Two 20-minute halves with running clock
Clock stops during last 2 minutes of 2nd half if score is within 10 points
2-minute halftimes
30-second shot clock
2-minute 1st OT, 1-minute 2nd OT | 1-minute Sudden-Death 3rd+ OT
Timeouts: Two 30-second timeouts per half per team
2nd half, last 2 minutes - ball advances to division line. If a timeout is taken underneath the basket, the captain chooses (Updated Spring 2026)
OT Timeouts: One 30-second timeout per team
6 fouls per player
Technical fouls (Updated Fall 2025)
Penalty: 2 free throws for the opposing team and possession of the ball at the division line
Unsportsmanlike (person) conduct:
1st occurrence = technical foul and team foul per occurence
2nd occurrence = ejection from the game and team foul
Clear Path Foul (Updated Fall 2025):
1st occurrence = Warning by official
2nd occurrence = Technical foul
7 fouls is bonus
10 fouls is double bonus
Wednesdays tipoff at 7pm or 8pm sharp or 9pm sharp
Rule resources: https://nfhs.org/sports/basketball
Structure
All skill levels are welcome
5 to 6 teams of 8 to 10 players
8 to 10 games per regular season
End of season awards for players and captains
2 referees per game unless specified otherwise
Gym
Games are held at Eureka Valley Recreation Center
Phone: 415-831-6810
Address: 100 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Website url: sfrecpark.org
Hours of operation:
Closed: Sunday & Monday [Unless rental agreement]
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

