Welcome to the Hoop Dreams Nation 3 on 3 tournament, "Royalty of the Springs" on August 19, 2018! We are very excited about this event and look forward to providing a fun and enjoyable experience for all! If you are a coach and have any questions, please feel free to contact the tournament director, Karla Chappel, at karla.chappel@gmail.com or 734-846-9996.

PLAYER CHECK IN: PLEASE CHECK IN AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR FIRST GAME. All players will check in at the table outside the facility and will get a band which must be worn on their jersey for all games.

ADMISSION PRICES: The tournament is a 1-day tournament. ALL SPECTATORS MUST WEAR WRISTBANDS TO ENTER THE FACILITY. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Tournament Pass- Adult: $8; Student/Children >5 & Senior Citizens (65 and up): $4
WE DO PROVIDE SCORE KEEPERS FOR THIS EVENT.

MISCELLANEOUS:
If you are playing the first game of the day at any location, the gym will not open until 30 minutes before game time. Please inform your parents and players that they will not be allowed in the gym until 30 minutes before the first game of the day. Disruptive, rude, unsafe, or threatening behavior towards officials, staff, other fans, players, & coaches will not be tolerated. Display good sportsmanship & set a good example for all.

BASIC TOURNAMENT RULES: See full rules under "Documents"

Length of Game: 25 minute time limit
7th Grade & Under Scoring: First to 20 (win by 2) or first to 25 (straight up)
8th Grade & Over Scoring: First to 25 (win by 2) or first to 30 (straight up)
Combined divisions will play by rules of oldest division.
Overtime: Overtime is sudden death; Defensive team from last possession at the expiration of regulation will shoot for first possession at start of overtime; First team to score wins.
Timeouts: One time out per team per game
Tiebreakers/Seeding Procedure: 1) Head to Head Result 2) Highest point spread total between the three teams(max. 10 points per game) 3) If tie remains, lowest total of defensive points

TERMINOLOGY & ADDITIONAL RULES

-"Check it up": Take the ball to the top and the ball is bounce passed between the defense and the offense. Once the ball is returned to the offense, the ball will be live. On all out of bounds, violations, and made shots, the ball will be checked in from the top of the court.

-"Take it back": On defensive rebounds, steals, turnovers, etc., players must "take it back" to the 3 point line, which means both feet and the ball need to establish position outside of the 3 point line. Air balls are live for both teams and do not need to be taken back.

-"Shoot for it": One player shoots for possession. If they make it, they retain possession; If they miss it, the other team takes possession. The "home team" (listed on the score sheet) will shoot for first possession. For overtime situations, the defensive team at the time of expiration of regulation will shoot for first possession of overtime.

-No "Make it, Take it": The ball will change possession after each made basket, as in a regular tournament.

-"Defensive 3 seconds" & NO ZONE DEFENSES: Just like offensive 3 seconds, defensive players will not be allowed to play help defense in the paint for more than 3 consecutive seconds. They must establish position out of the paint (reset) to re-establish defensive position in the paint. The spirit of this rule is to make sure kids aren't camping out in the paint, to increase freedom of movement, and all kids develop the ability to play defense on the perimeter.

-1's & 2's (& "Curryland"): The games will be played by 1's & 2's (within the 3 pt line is worth a 1, outside the 3 pt line is a 2). We will also have "Curryland" boxes marked on the floor at approximately NBA-range that will be worth 4 points. KIDS MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 FOOT TOUCHING THE CURRYLAND BOX.

-"Free throw option": On ALL free throw attempts, players have the choice to shoot a regular free throw for 1 pt OR a 2 point shot from behind the arc. Players can no longer choose to shoot from Curryland on free throw attempts (exception: technicals). There is no rebounding on free throws. To speed the game up, players will not rebound on free throw attempts. They will be outside of the arc, away from the shooting player. This is an excellent time for players to huddle up to strategize or give each other positive encouragement.

-"Possession to the defense": The defense takes possession of the ball after all free throws regardless of a make or miss (except technicals) & jump balls.

-Time limits & Score-keeping: All games have a 25 minute time limit. Each team will get 1 timeout per game. We will use 1 clock per gym to ensure all games run on time. If one time out is called in a game, that game will play until 26 minutes. If both timeouts are used, the game will end at 27 minutes. All courts will have a flip-chart for score. Overtimes are sudden-death.

COACH, PLAYER, and SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT: Please see full Code of Conduct under "Documents.

PENALTY for violating the Coach, Player, and Spectator Code of Conduct:
Any violation of the above Code of Conduct may result in a temporary or permanent banishment from any Colorado Springs MAYB sponsored events. PARENTS WHO ARE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THEIR CHILD WITH THEM.