BEEF 'O'BRADY 3on3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

 

 

 

 

This event is designed for all ages. The Brevard Bulls and local organizers want all participating youth and adults to have a positive, fun experience. In order for this to happen we ask that all coaches and parents play a spectator’s role only.

 

Please not that inappropriate language and/or behavior directed at players or officials will not be tolerated. Only one (1) warning will be given. If the incident reoccurs, the adult involved will be asked to leave.

Please help make this a positive event.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you.

 

 

1.    Each team must have four (4) players on their roster and be registered as a team by the predetermined entry deadline. Additions and/or changes on rosters will not be permitted under any circumstances after the entry deadline.

2.    Players may appear on only one (1) team roster for each tournament. Any player appearing on more than one (1) team roster will be automatically disqualified from participation in that tournament.

3.    As a general rule, teams are split into male and females divisions. Co-ed teams will automatically be scheduled in a male division.

 

4.    Identification for each player (e.g., birth certificate, drivers licenses, other photo ID, ETC….) is required at on-site registration to verify information provided on the original team application. Players must be prepared to show identification throughout the tournament.

5.    If any of a player’s information listed on a team application is inaccurate (i.e., age, height) the player will be eliminated from participation in the tournament) Discovery at any time after registration of the player in question may also results in elimination of the whole team from the tournament.

 

7.    The age of the player is determined as of the particular tournament date.

 

8.    To ensure proper placement of teams, all four (4) players must fit within the established age category. If a player does not meet the age requirements your team will be placed into the category of the oldest team.

 

1.    All games may start and be completed with any number of players (3,2,1)

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. The final point of reference for scheduling procedures shall be the BRACKET AREA, NOT VERBAL INFORMATION. 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.

 

5.    SPECIAL NOTE: We strongly recommend that you be at your court 15 minutes before the schedule game time and stay there until your game is played.

 

6.    No dunking allowed- warm ups or games. Any participant registered to play in the 3on3 tournament observed dunking on any basket at any time may be dismissed from the tournament. Entry fee will not be refunded. (Exception – SLAM DUNK CONTEST)

 

1.    A field goal is worth 1 point

2.    A successful goal from behind the 3 point mark is worth 2 points. The player shooting must have both feet completely behind the 3 point mark.

 

3.    The following scoring rules apply.

 

a.    15 points win by 2

b.    All games will have a 25 minute time limit.

c.    Team leading at the end of 25 minutes will be declared winner.

d.    If the game is tied after 25 minutes of play and no team has reached the required number of points to win the game, the Official will flip a coin to determine team possession. The first team to score will win the game.

 

1.    When basket is made- count the basket and whether the ensuing free throw is made or missed, possession goes to the defensive team.

2.    When the basket is missed- if the free throw is made, possession goes to the defensive team. If the free throw is missed, the offensive team retains possession.

 

3.    All free throws are dead balls.

 

 

1.    Each team is allowed one (1) one minute time-out per game.

 

2.    If play is stopped by a teammate or EVENT STAFF to attend to an obvious injury, then the injured player must sit out at least until the next dead ball.

 

3.    Player’s substitution is permitted during any dead ball situation.

 

1.    A coin flip before the start of the game will determine who gets the ball out-of-bounds first.

 

2.    The ball will change possession after each scored basket. (i.e, no possession/no make it take it)

 

3.    Jump balls will be called by the official and will go to the defense. (Not Alternating Possessions)

 

4.    The top, bottom and sides of the backboard are in play; however, the back of the backboard and the support structure of the basket are not in play.

 

5.    The ball must be checked by an opposing player before it is put into play. The player must pass the ball in while standing out-of-bound at the top of the court to begin play.

 

6.    All fouls and violations will be played out-of-bounds at the top of the court.

 

7.    A ball out-of-bound will be taken at the top of the court.

 

8.    The Ball must be “taken back” to the marked line on each court on every changed 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 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.

9.    10 Second Rule. When taking the ball out-of-bounds, players shall have ten (10) seconds to put the ball into play. A player shall also have ten (10) second to initiate any free throw attempt. In either case, the official is responsible for determining when a violation occurs, which will result in a loss of possession of the ball.

10. Any infraction of these regulations will result in loss of possession of the ball.

 

1.    The Team Captains is always the team spokespersons, 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”.

2.    Jewelry (earrings, rings, watches, etc…) hats, bandanas, and/or cast are not allowed to be worn by players during tournament games. Any playersthat refuses to remove any such items prior to play, is not eligible to participate in that game.