Ballin' at the Bay 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

The Ballin' at the Bay 3 on 3 basketball tournament is back! This event is open to boys and girls 3rd grade to 2025 graduates!

To register, just click on 'Tickets' to the right.

You'll need each player's name, entering grade level for 2025/26 school year, email, and t-shirt size in order to register.

Please print this waiver and obtain signatures from each player (if over 18) or player's parent/guardian. Bring the completed form with you to registration on the day of the event. Copy and paste this link into your web browser to view and print the waiver: http://bit.ly/BATB2019waiver.

Please note that the 'Protect My Purchase' option that appears at the end of registration is not offered through Ballin' at the Bay but through a third party, FanShield. Any claims made will be done directly with FanShield, not the event organizers.

Registration Information and Regulations

Registration will close on Wednesday, July 9 at noon (or earlier if maximum capacity is reached). No late registrations will be accepted. No refunds will be issued for any reason after registration closes. Registration fee is $140. A t-shirt is guaranteed for each player with any team registration received by July 1st. Medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams of each bracket.

Rosters may include 3 or 4 players. Players may appear on only 1 roster. Generally teams are split into male and female divisions. Co-ed teams will be scheduled in a male division. Teams will be placed in the division appropriate for the grade of the oldest player (grade entering for the 2025-26 school year). Brackets include 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th/8th grade, 9th/10th grade, 11th/12th/2025 Graduates!

Ballin' at the Bay is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Ballin' at the Bay reserves the right to cap the number of registrations for any age division and the total number of registrants at any time. Ballin' at the Bay reserves the right to deny registration to any person/team previously displaying unsportmanlike conduct. This event is designed to be an enjoyable, family friendly fundraiser--help us achieve that goal!

Game Rules

• This is a double elimination tournament. All teams are guaranteed 2 scheduled games.
• Standard baskets are 1 point. Baskets made beyond the 21 foot (2 point) line are awarded 2 points.
• A coin flip prior to the game will determine who gets possession at the start of the game. A possession change will occur after each made basket. The ball must be passed into play.
• The ball must be taken back behind the 2 point line at every possession change.
• All fouls and violations will be called by referees.
• Winner bracket games will be played to 18 points or 20 minutes (whichever comes first). Consolation bracket games will be played to 15 points or 20 minutes (whichever comes first). In the event of a tie at 20 minutes, 2 minute over time will be played. A coin flip will determine possession to start the overtime. In the event of a second overtime a coin flip will determine possession and first team to score wins.
• In the event that inclement weather occurs, games may be delayed, shortened, or cancelled or the double elimination format may be changed to single elimination. Gym space is available as a back up if necessary.
• Missed basket foul: Shooter shoots a free throw for 1 point (or 2 free throws in case of 2 point shot). After the free throw(s), possession goes to the defensive team.
• Made basket foul: the offensive team is awarded the point (or 2 in case of a 2 point shot). They will get one free throw and then possession goes to the defensive team.
• Bonus free throws are awarded once a team has committed 7 team fouls.
• Each team is allowed one (1) one minute timeout per game. Clock stops during time outs.
• Unsportsmanlike behavior by players, coaches and spectators will not be tolerated. Ballin' at the Bay reserves the right to remove any offenders from the current and future events. All decisions from referees are final and will be supported by the Ballin' at the Bay Committee.
• A technical foul may be assessed for any misconduct, flagrant or intentional fouls committed by a player(s). A technical foul will result in a free throw and possession for the opposing team.
• Alternating possessions will be awarded for jump balls.
• No spectators will approach the score keepers or referees. Please see a Ballin' at the Bay Committee member with questions. Thank you for being respectful.
  

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