3v3 summer slam basketball tournament

Sportsmanship:

• We encourage healthy competition in which kids play hard and play to win but not at the expense of belittling opponents, yelling at officials or displaying poor sportsmanship. Yelling at the refs will not be tolerated. We ask that players and parents conduct themselves appropriately and exhibit good sportsmanship.

GAME PLAY & FORMAT

• "Rock, paper, scissors” will determine initial possession of the ball. Court monitor/ref will supervise.

• Court monitor will ref the game and volunteer will sit at table to help keep score.

• Ball sizes will be 28.5" for boys elementary grade and girls. Boys 6-12 grade will use 29.5.

• Games are 12-minutes running time. No time-outs. Water breaks are allowed due to heat or a lack of subs.

• Unlimited substitutions after made baskets or a dead ball.

• A team may play with only two players (3 on 2) if a sub cannot be found.

• Possession of jump balls will alternate.

• Both feet and the ball must go outside of the 3-pt line on a change of possession.

• A ball must be checked behind the arc on a Out of bounds or Dead ball

• A ball must be taken/dribbled past the arc on:

  • made baskets (players do not need to “check” the ball after made baskets) 

  • Defensive rebound

  • Air ball rebound (no "free backs")

• The half-court line is out of bounds.

• No stalling. There will be a ref's discretion 15-second shot clock.

SCORING

• Games are by 2s and 3s

  • 2 points per basket inside the arc.

  • 3 points per basket outside the arc.

• A fouled player will only shoot one free throw (to keep the game moving)

• Free throw scoring:

  • The shot will be worth 1 point if it's an And-1 scenario

  • The shot will be worth 2 points if it's inside the arc foul or a bonus free throw.

  • The shot will be worth 3 points if it's an outside the arc attempt.

• Bonus: 5th team foul puts the opponent in the Bonus. One shot will be worth 2 points. All subsequent fouls will follow the same format (no double bonus).

• Free throws will be moved up for younger players. Referees will designate the shooting line.

• Intentional fouls (no matter when they occur) will result in 2 points PLUS the ball.

• Ties will be settled with a free-throw shootout.

  • Each team receives 3 opportunities to shoot free throws (3 different shooters).

  • The team that makes the most out of 3 will be declared the winner.

  • If there is a tie after 3 shots, additional free throws will be shot alternately until one team makes the free throw and the other team misses (sudden death).

PLAYER CONDUCT

• No swearing, taunting or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior.

• Unsportsmanlike play may result in:

  • Warning;

  • Sitting out (ref discretion); or

  • Ejection from the game or league.

• If unnecessary or excessive fouls occur, the ref may impose a technical foul (2 pts plus the ball).

• Teams may wear matching shirts/uniforms.

• Players will demonstrate good sportsmanship and shake hands with their opponents.

PARENT CONDUCT

• Do not yell at or have emotional outbursts towards our court monitors and event volunteers.

• Cheering is encouraged.

• All players need completed liability waivers completed online and added to the roster signed to participate.

• Take the time to THANK A REF, staff member, or opposing player who did a great job.

• Help to keep the facility clean. Please take any garbage and water bottles at the end of your games.