Tournament Rules

Rules differ slightly between Elementary and Upper divisions. Tap a tab to view each set.

Game Format

  • 3-on-3, half-court play
  • Games are 20 minutes long, or first team to a winning point total — whichever comes first
  • Each team is guaranteed multiple pool games
  • [Winning point total — confirm with tournament director]

Scoring

  • 1 point inside the arc
  • 2 points outside the arc
  • [Free-throw rules — TBD]

Possession & Substitutions

  • Check ball at the top of the key after each made basket and after fouls
  • Substitutions during dead balls only

Fouls

  • Self-officiated — players call their own fouls
  • Tournament officials available for disputes
  • [Foul limits and bonus rules — TBD]

Sportsmanship

The Shada has been a community tournament since 1994 — sportsmanship is non-negotiable. Unsportsmanlike conduct can result in team disqualification at the tournament director's discretion.

Game Format

  • 3-on-3, half-court play
  • Pool play games (Saturday): 20 minutes
  • Bracket games (Sunday): 25 minutes
  • Some divisions play Saturday-only

Scoring

  • 1 point inside the arc
  • 2 points outside the arc
  • [Winning point total and free-throw rules — TBD]

Possession & Substitutions

  • Check ball at the top of the key after each made basket and after fouls
  • [Confirm: winners-keep or alternating possession]
  • Substitutions during dead balls only

Fouls

  • Self-officiated — players call their own fouls
  • Tournament officials available for disputes
  • [Foul limits, free-throw threshold, and bonus rules — TBD]

Tiebreakers

For pool play standings: head-to-head, then fewest points allowed, then coin flip.

Sportsmanship

The same sportsmanship standards apply. Unsportsmanlike conduct can result in team disqualification at the tournament director's discretion.

Items marked [TBD] need confirmation from the tournament director before publishing. Full rules will be posted before registration opens.