CHESTER HOOPS 3 ON 3 TOURNAMENT RULES
The following rules have been designed to ensure fair play for all participants. Each player is expected to understand these rules prior to participation in the tournament. Any questions concerning these rules should be directed to the Chester High School Boosters event staff, referred to here after as CHSB Event Staff.
Prior to the game
Each team must have three to four players on it's roster who have registered their team by the predetermined entry deadline. Additions and/or changes to any roster must be approved by a CHSB Event Staff member and completed prior to the start of a team's first game of the event. NO substitutions are allowed once a team has played it's first game of the event. A player is allowed to participate for only one team for the duration of the tournament without the prior written consent of the CHSB Event Staff.
THE TEAM CAPTAIN WILL REPRESENT HIS/HER TEAM AS A SPOKESPERSON AT ALL TIMES, and must verify the score sheet has correct roster prior to each game.
All games must start with three players on each team, unless a team with three players agrees to allow the opposing team to play with only two players. If a team with at least three players does not allow the opposing team to play with two players, or if the opposing team has zero or one player, that team will be penalized one point per minute after the designated start time up to 10 points. Game is forfeited after 10 minutes.
A coin flip prior to the start of the game will determine which team has the initial possession.
Throw in/Starting Play
The ball must be thrown (not dribbled) in from the check box at the rear of the court. First violation: Warning from the referee/court monitor, Second violation: change of possession.
After the game
THE MASTER SCOREBOARD CONTAINS THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE FOR THE TOURNAMENT. AFTER EACH GAME, EACH TEAM MUST CHECK THE MASTER SCOREBOARD FOR FUTURE SCHEDULING.
Game Play
Length of games:
First team to score 20, or 25 minutes. Championship Games in each division: No Time Limit. The Referee/Court Monitor or CHSB Event Staff member may institute a time limit in the championship game prior to or during the game.
Overtime:
If the score is tied at the end of 25 minutes, the game goes into overtime. A coin flip determines initial possession. The game winner is the first team to score 2 points in the overtime period.
No Make It Take It:
The ball changes possession after each scored basket.
Stalling:
Stalling is not allowed. The referee/court monitor or CHSB Event Staff member may institute a 30 second shot clock at any time. After a team has been warned about stalling, failure to attempt a shot within the 30 seconds will result in a loss of possession.
Jump Balls:
All jump balls become the possession of the defense.
Time outs:
Each team is allowed three 45 second time outs per game. The game clock does not stop during any time outs. NO time outs are permitted in the last three minutes of the game.
Clearing the ball:
 When in play, the ball must be "taken back  on each change of possession. Clearing the ball means BOTH feet must be behind the two point arc. Failure to "Clear  the ball is a violation and change of possession.
Throw In/Resume Play:
The ball must be throw in (not dribbled) from the check box at the rear of the court.
First violation: Warning from the Referee/Court Monitor.
Each additional violation: Change of possession
Scoring:
Baskets made from inside the arc count as one (1) point. Baskets made from behind the arc counts as two (2) points. Referee/Court Monitors will call two points. If there is doubt by the Referee/Court Monitor as to whether the made basket is worth one or two points the basket will count as one point.
Free Throws:
Free Throws count as one point. When fouled in the act of shooting, free throws are awarded to the fouled shooter only when the basket was NOT made. (1 for one pointer; 2 for two pointers) All free throws are dead balls. Regardless of whether the free throw(s) are made, the opposing team checks the ball from the check box at the rear of the court. The Free throw attempt shall be made with in 10 seconds after the ball has been placed at the disposal of the shooter. All other players will remain behind the two point arc while the Free Throw attempt is being made.
*Anytime a basket is MADE and a foul is called the basket counts, the foul is recorded and the opposing team checks the ball.
Personal Fouls:
Personal fouls will be recorded. Each player is allowed four personal fouls. Upon receiving the fourth personal foul, the player is disqualified. If a player is fouled in the act of shooting and the basket is NOT made, Free throw(s) are awarded. 1 Free Throw for a shot attempted from inside the arc, 2 free throws for a shot attempted from behind the arc. Free throws will be automatically awarded after the 8th team foul. One free throw is awarded, unless in the act of shooting, (see above.)
All Intentional fouls will be called by the referee/court monitor or C HSB Event Staff member only and result in one free throw for the player fouled AND his /her team retaining possession. The ball must be thrown (not dribbled) in from the check box at the rear of the court. An intentional foul is a personal or technical foul designed to keep the clock from starting, to neutralize as opponent's obvious advantageous position, contact away from the ball, or when not playing the ball. It may or may not be premeditated and is not based on the severity of the act.
Flagrant Fouls or continuous misconduct will result in forfeiture and team dismissal from the tournament. All flagrant fouls are called by the referee/court monitor or CHSB Event Staff only. A flagrant foul may be a personal technical foul of violent or savage nature, or a technical non contact foul which displays unacceptable conduct. It may or may not be intentional. If personal, it involves violent contact such as striking, kneeing, etc, if technical, it involves dead ball contact or non contact at any time which is extreme or persistent, vulgar, or abusive conduct.
First offense: Player fouled will shoot one free throw and his/her team retains possession from the check box
Second offense: Team forfeits the game and is under probation for the duration of the tournament play
Third offense: Team is dismissed from the tournament.
Basketball Goal Information:
The ball is out of bounds if it:
*Passes over the top of the bask board or touches the back side of the backboard
*Touches the backboard supports.
The ball remains in play if the ball:
*Touches one of the sides of the backboard
*Touches the bottom edge of the backboard
*Touches the top edge of the backboard but does not pass over the top edge of the backboard.
Tournament Administration:
Any questions or disputes will be discussed only with the team spokesperson. Disputes will not be heard after a game has been completed.
CHSB Event Staff reserves the fight to disqualify any team for infractions of the following policies:
Use of Illegal players:
The players listed on the roster at the time an entry form is submitted are the only players eligible without the consent of the CHSB Event Staff. The CHSB Event Staff reserves the right to request identification from players at any time during the tournament. All participants are encouraged to bring picture identification to the tournament.
False Information:
Information provided to CHSB Event on your entry form is the basis for division breakdowns. Any false information is grounds for disqualification.
Unnecessary vulgarity or abusive conduct:
Good sportsmanship is expected. A CHSB Event Staff member may assist at any time, including officiating games, immediately implementing the shooting of foul shots, terminating a game, and/or escorting the player or team from the premises.
Downloadable Rules (Word Document)
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