We also use this site for program information located at The Northern Center, in Houghton Lake, MI.
"Northern Michigan's Newest Multipurpose Event Facility"


MVP Coaching
(Mark Vick Professional Coaching)
The UPPER HAND...for athletes, parents, coaches and leagues
...in Michigan's UPPER HAND!
The Fox Den Restaurant is located inside The Northern Center and provides top scale dining options to our restaurant customers, as well as for our event center visitors.
SPRING 2023 BASKETBALL
COED LEAGUE (SUNDAY NIGHTS)
APRIL 2 – APRIL 30 • Championship: May 7
5 Games/4 Weeks: (no game Apr 9-EASTER)
$100 TEAM REGISTRATION FEE;
PLUS $20/WEEK REF FEE
1 WOMAN W/4 MEN ON THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
Pre-Register: WWW.COACHVICK.NET/ADULT-BASKETBALL
989-202-4888 or Email coachmvick@gmail.com

FREE AGENTS: SEND US A MESSAGE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND WE WILL ADD YOU TO OUR CALL LIST
The Northern Center Adult League Game Rules:
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MHSAA/NFHS Basketball Rules Will Be Followed.
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2-20 Minute Halves Will Be Played, Clock Stops Final Minute Of First Half And Final Two Minutes Of The Second Half.
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Half Time = 3 Minutes. Teams Will Be Allowed Max 8 Minute Warm Up Time Between Games.
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Overtime Will Be 3 Minutes, Clock Stops Final Minute. All Fouls Carryover. Second OT, Sudden Death = First POINT Wins!
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Time Outs Do Not Carry Over from First Half to Second Half, nor OT. One Timeout Per OT.
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If Only 4 Players “Make It” For A Contest, The Opposing Team Has The Option To Play With 5 Or 4 For That Game. Once A Decision Has Been Made, It Cannot Be Changed.
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Any Less Than 4 Roster Players Show Up On Time, The Team Forfeits That Game…Subs May Be Allowed, Game Can Be Played, But Game Will Count As A Forfeit.
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1 Woman/3 Men to start for COED leagues.
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Late Roster Players: Game must be started within 5 Minute after scheduled Tip Off Time.
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Players Must Play At Least 2 Regular Season Games To Play In Playoffs. Members Must Sign In At Desk And Captains Must Report Players (With Numbers) To Score Table Each Game.
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7 Team Fouls In A Half Creates A 1-1 Free Throw Opportunity, 10 Team Fouls In A Half Is Double Bonus And The Opposing Team Shoots 2 Free Throws. Play “Off The Rim” on FTs.
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5 Foul Limit Per Player. If a female player fouls out, with no female sub, team must play 4 vs 5. (Captains may vote (all captains from the league) to allow a free agent from another team to "fill their" female roster slot for that game)
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A Technical Foul Will Give The Opposing Team 2 Free Throws And Possession. 2 Technical Fouls In A Game on one player, player is ejected, The Remainder Of The Game And Must Sit The Next Game. 3 player Technical fouls in a season, must meet with GM of The Northern Center. 4 player Technical fouls in a single season, automatic removal from leagues for 6 months.
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Flagrant Foul: Immediate Ejection For The Remainder Of The Game And Upon GM Review, May Be Required To Sit The Next Game.
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No Fighting, Will Result In Player Ejection And Suspension Of Regular Season/Playoffs And May Result In Being Banned From Facility.
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Swearing Not Tolerated. (If The Scorekeeper Can Hear It, It Will Be Considered A Technical Foul After One Warning. Referees Will Have Discretion.)
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Teams Must Provide $20 Each Week To Compensate Referees. No $, No Play.
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League/Ref Fees Must Be Paid On Time, Otherwise NO Play.
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NEW: Captains Must Sign Scoresheet At End Of Game To Confirm Final Score
Please share these with your teams.
These can be found at www.coachvick.net/adult-basketball