3 v 3 – Rules

RULES & REGULATIONS

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY 

1. All players must check-in and sign a waiver/permission slip before playing in their first game. A player found playing and has not signed a waiver/permission slip will be awarded a technical foul. The game will then continue without the player until they have signed a waiver/permission slip.
2. Players must be on the team roster prior to the start of the first scheduled game. A player not on a team’s roster before the team’s first games starts is not eligible to play with that team. For any roster changes, go to the team check-in table prior to the first scheduled game.
3. All players are required to show photo ID at check-in (adults only).
4. A roster check can be request by a team captain or the Tournament Coordinator and any time during the tournament. A roster check will consist of all players on the requested team to show photo ID to the Tournament Coordinator who will verify they are on the roster. A team captain can request a roster check for the opposing team at any time. If a roster check is requested after a game starts, the requesting team must call for a timeout and then request the roster check.
5. A non-rostered player found playing in a game will result in a forfeit in favor of the opposing team.

PRE-GAME 

1.  A game may start with a minimum of two (2) players.
2.  Both teams will warm-up at the same time prior to the start of the game.
3.  Only those teams scheduled to play are allowed to occupy the court at the scheduled time.
4. Teams must be at their court at the scheduled game time, even if games are “running behind” for any reason (inclement weather, slow play, etc…). The final point of reference for scheduling procedures shall be the Bracket Area, not verbal information provided by a Court Monitor or Referee. The players are ultimately responsible for obtaining accurate scheduling information and being at their court to play when their game is to begin. Game time is forfeit time. Information given by the Court Monitor of Referee is not final.

OFFICIALS AND DUTIES

1. One (1) or two (2) officials on court as determined by the Tournament Coordinator.
2. Disputes or questions on interpretation are settled by the Referee and or the Tournament Coordinator.

PLAYERS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

1. Each team must have a minimum of three (3) players on their roster and be registered as a team by the predetermined entry deadline. Additions and/or changes can be made prior to the start of a team’s first scheduled game. No roster changes will be allowed after the start of a team’s first scheduled game.
2. A roster consists of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) players.
3. A game may start with a minimum of two (2) players.
4. Player substitution is permitted during any dead ball situation.
5. In case of obvious injury, injured player must sit out at least until the next dead ball.

OFFICIAL GAME TIME

1. Game Time is Forfeit Time

TIME LIMIT/SCORING

1. A field goal is worth 1 point.
2. A successful goal from beyond the 21-foot arc is worth 2 points. The player shooting must have both feet completely behind the arc when initiating the attempt.
3. Games are played to 16 points, straight.

TIME-OUTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS 

1. Each team is allowed two (2) one minute time-outs per game.
2. If play is stopped to attend to an obvious injury, then the injured player must sit out at least until the next dead ball.
3. Player substitution is permitted during any dead ball situation.

LIVE BALL/ DEAD BALL/POSSESSION 

1. Possession goes to the defensive team after a made basket (no make it take it).
2. All jump balls go to the defensive team.
3. The ball must be “taken back” to the marked line on the court on every change of possession. “Taking back” means both feet and the ball behind the take back line. Violation occurs only if a basket is made by the team failing to properly “take it back” and will result in loss of point scored and possession of the ball will go to the other team. If the ball is not “taken back” and then advanced, any other violation, common foul, offensive foul, intentional, flagrant or technical foul called by the official will be honored. Exception: If a player is fouled in the act of shooting and makes the basket prior to properly “taking it back”, the foul will be honored; however, no points will be awarded.

FOULS AND FREE THROWS 

1. Fouls are recorded on a team basis (not individual).
2. When a foul is committed and the basket is made, the points will be counted, the foul is recorded as a team foul and possession will go to the defensive team. If the basket is not made, the foul is recorded as a team foul and possession will go to the offensive team.
3. Teams will be considered “In the Bonus” once they have committed 6 team fouls. On the 6th committed team foul, the opposing team will shoot free throws as follows:

1. Non-Shooting foul – One (1) free throw
2. Field Goal Shooting foul – One (1) free throw
3. Beyond the Arch Shooting foul – Two (2) free throws

1. For all free throw situations (except technical fouls) if the free throw is made, the possession goes to the defensive team. If the free throw is missed the possession goes to the offensive team.
2. Double Foul – In the case of a Double Foul, because no advantage is gained the offensive team will retain possession.

TECHNICAL FOULS – PLAYER MISCONDUCT, FLAGRANT AND INTENTIONAL FOULS

1. DEFINITION: The Official may assess a Technical Foul for any misconduct, flagrant, or intentional fouls committed by a player(s). This may include:  A Contact Foul intended to hurt an opponent, fan or the Official Vulgar or verbally abusive behavior Other misconduct deemed inappropriate by the Official (e.g. intentionally kicking the ball, etc….) or  A contact foul designed to neutralize an opponent’s obvious advantageous position.
2. PENALTY: Two (2) Free Throws will be awarded to the offended team. The Team Captain may designate the player to shoot.  The Offended Team will retain possession of the ball whether the shots are made or missed. Any player committing two (2) Technical Fouls in a game is automatically ejected from that game and his/her team’s next game.
3. Fighting and/or Throwing a Punch‟ automatically results in a Technical Foul assessed against the players(s) involved. Free Throws will be awarded as described above and will result in immediate dismissal of the player(s) from the tournament. 4. A Technical Foul will be counted as a Team Foul. 5. Continuous misconduct, intentional and or flagrant fouling by a team or player may result in dismissal from the game or tournament at the discretion of the Official or other Tournament Official.

FIVE SECOND RULE:

1. A player shall not remain “in the paint” for five (5) seconds while the ball is in control of his/her team. Allowance shall be made for a player who, having been in the restricted area for less than three seconds, dribbles in or moves to try for goal. The count shall not begin or it shall be terminated during an interrupted dribble.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. No alcoholic beverage will be allowed for player consumption on-site.
2. The Referee, Court Monitor, Tournament Coordinator, or Medical Personnel shall order any player who is bleeding or has blood on his/her skin, shirts, shorts or uniform to leave the game for appropriate treatment. The player may not return until the bleeding has been stopped, the injury covered with medical dressing and the player’s clothing is rid of any bloodstains. Re-entry into the game will be at the discretion of the Official. Return to the game must take place on a dead ball situation.
3. The Team Captain is always the team spokesperson, not a coach, parent, spectator, or one of the other players. We ask that all coaches and parents play “the role of a spectator only”.
4. Jewelry (earrings, rings, watches, etc…), hats, bandanas, and/or casts are not allowed to be worn by players during tournament games. Any player that refuses to remove any such item prior to play, is not eligible to participate in that game.