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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Date: July 24 - July 27, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM
Each year, the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is one of the most popular events at the fair. Hundreds of men, women, and children compete in the contest held on the Fair’s outdoor courts. Different age brackets will compete each evening, Monday through Thursday.

New Format: Guaranteed a minimum of 2 games.

An entry fee of $50 per team must accompany the entry form. Entries are limited for each division. We will accept entries until Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 12 pm unless all slots are filled prior.

A waiver/release form must be signed by all competitors. If the competitor is under the age of 18, the release form must be signed by a parent. Participants will not be able to play until release forms are signed. Please bring signed waiver forms to check-in at the basketball courts 30 minutes prior to your first scheduled game.

Fair Admission Tickets need to be purchased by all competitors. Advance Sale Admission Tickets are available until the week before the Fair at a discounted price. Rosters may include four players.

2023 Rules

Each individual may only play for one team regardless of age. Please arrive 30 minutes before your posted game time. Each team must have a light and dark jersey. Teams must be present at game time or the late team will forfeit. Release forms must be signed by all participants if 18 years or older and participants under 18 years must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf.

  1. All games will be refereed.
  2. All decisions made by referees are final. Only questions about rule interpretation may be clarified by rule officials.
  3. Will be using IHSAA rules, except with the following changes:
    1. Referees have the authority to bench players for disciplinary purposes for unsportsmanlike conduct (listed on point B) or flagrant fouling. The player sits out until the opposing team scores 2 points.
    2. Referees may eject players for continual unsportsmanlike conduct or flagrant fouling. unsportsmanlike conduct includes improper behavior such as foul language, obscene gestures, taunting and any disrespect for other players, referees or spectators.
  4. When a player is in the act of shooting, 1 free throw is awarded, unless behind the 17 ft. arch, then two shots will be awarded. The ball will be played on the release.
  5. A flagrant foul that is called by the referee will result in two free throws being issued to the offended team and they will also receive possession of the ball.
  6. The 1st through 6th common team fouls, results in loss of possession of the ball. On the 7th common team foul, the opposing team will be awarded 1 free throw. The ball will be played on the release.
  7. Each individual may only play on one team regardless of age. The team you register with will be your team for the duration of the contest.
  8. A minimum of 2 players must be present at game time in order to avoid disqualification.
  9. Your team will be placed in the age category of the oldest team member. Your age is what you are at the time of the fair.
Scoring
(All games start with a 20 minute running clock.)

Play to 13, must win by 2 or first team to reach 16
-Men: 10-11 yrs.
-Men: 12-13 yrs.
-Women: 10-12 yrs.

Play to 15, must win by 2 or first team to reach 18
-Men: 14-15 yrs.
-Women: 13-15 yrs.

Play to 18, must win by 2 or first team to reach 21
-Men: 16-18 yrs.
-Men: 19+ yrs.
-Women: 16+ yrs.

In the event the clock expires before a team reaches the needed points, the team with the most points wins. In a tie, the first team to scores wins.

Additional Information
  1. Out of bounds first goes to winner of coin toss to start games (and overtime if needed)
  2. The jump ball will go to the defense.
  3. The ball must be checked after each dead ball and point scored.
  4. The ball must be passed in while standing out-of-bounds at the top of the court, not the take-back line.
  5. Any ball out-of-bounds must be taken out at the top of the court.
  6. All parts of the backboard are considered in bounds unless the ball touches a support bracket or post, at referee’s discretion.
  7. Ball must be taken back to the 19-foot line on every change of possession. Both feet and the ball must be taken back completely behind the line.
  8. Violation of the taken-back rule only occurs if a basket is made by the team at fault and results in loss of point and possession.
  9. If a player is fouled while shooting and the basket is good, no free throw is to be taken. Point(s) are awarded and the other team is charged with a foul.Team that committed foul gets the ball.
  10. Player substitution may be made at any dead ball situation
  11. One time out (1 minute) allowed per game, per team.
  12. Continual running clock (except for team time out) unless at referee’s discretion until the last minute.Clock will then stop on referee’s whistles and every made basket.

Registration

Men' Division
Age 10-11 : APPLICATION
Age 12-13 : APPLICATION
Age 14-15 : APPLICATION
Age 16-18 : APPLICATION
Age 19+ : APPLICATION

Women's Division
Age 10-12 : APPLICATION
Age 13-15 : APPLICATION
Age 16+ : APPLICATION

Location(s): 
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
July 24, 2023 | 5:00 PM
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
July 25, 2023 | 5:00 PM
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
July 26, 2023 | 5:00 PM
3 on 3 Basketball Championship
July 27, 2023 | 5:00 PM
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2023 Schedule

July 24 - 5:00 pm 10 - 11, 12-13
July 25 - 5:00 pm 14 -15, 16-18
July 26 - 5:00 pm 19 - 30
July 27 - 5:00 pm Championship
This is a tentative schedule depending on the number of teams per bracket.

Sponsors

E Newcomer and Son

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