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Post Office Box 92, Chippewa Lake, Ohio 44215-0092

Monday, August 2, 2010

RULES FOR 3-ON-TOURNAMENT

A. Before Play Starts

1. Each team consists of 3-5 players.

2. Teams must be signed up and prepared to play at the appointed starting time. After 7 minutes, a forfeit will be declared.

3. All players must be listed on the roster and sign the waiver game sheet before each contest.

B. The Game

1. Ball possession

a. Shoot behind the 3 point line to determine first possession.

b. Ball possession changes hands after each made basket.

2. Double elimination

a.) A team must lose two games to be eliminated from the tournament. Championship will be settled by a single game. There will not be a time limit on the championship game.

3.) Scoring

a. Regular games to 11 points (win by 1). Championship game to 15 points (win by 1). All regular games have a 20 minute time limit. Team leading at the end of 20 minutes wins. In the event of a tie 60 seconds will be added to the clock.

b. 2 points for a basket beyond the 3 point line, 1 point for a basket inside the 3 point line.

4. Substitution may be made after any dead ball including made baskets. There are NO time outs allowed except for injury.

5. The "Check Line" will be anywhere beyond the 3 point line and the player in possession of the ball may retain control and attempt to score. All change of possessions must go completely beyond the "Check Line." Ball must be passed into play.

6. Fouls

a. Common foul - retain ball possession

b. Bonus foul – upon the 7th team foul and for any foul thereafter, the player fouled will have one free throw and that players team will retain ball possession after the freethrow.

7. 3 second rule - the 3 second rule IS in effect.

8. All other basketball rules governed by NCAA rules.

9. Who calls rules violations?

a. Both the offense and defense are responsible for calling the rules fairly.

b.) There will not be referees but the court monitor who handles scoring will be the final judge of any dispute.

10. Sportsmanship/conduct

a. This is a charity event. Everyone should know how to act.

Questions? Call Bruce Bernard: 330-725-7921 or Mark Bruner: 330-607-2652

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