Official 3v3 Basketball Rules/Regulations 

3v3 Basketball Rules 

Team Composition

• Minimum: 3 players per team

• Maximum: 6 players per team

Player Fees

• In-Person: $10 cash per player per session

• Online: $8 per player per session

Payouts

• Winners receive a payout based on the number of participants.

Player Requirements

• Minimum Players: 3 players required to avoid disqualification (no refunds).

• Check-In: Mandatory; wristbands provided.

• Punctuality: Late arrival results in disqualification (no refunds).

Team Reservations

• Reserve Spots: Online reservations required.

• Payment: Pay online or in cash at check-in.

Equipment Responsibility

• Lost Balls: $15 fine per lost ball.

Team Identification

• Teams can choose names and wear coordinated jerseys/shirts (appropriate attire only).

Gameplay Rules

• Possession: Take the ball back after any shot unless an airball followed by an offensive rebound.

• Boundaries: Half-court line is out-of-bounds.

• Check-In: Check the ball at the top after each point and out-of-bounds play.

• Possession After Score: Winners take the ball.

• Tournament Wins: Winning two tournaments in a row requires sitting out the next tournament.

Officials

• Authority: All decisions by officials are final.

• Interference: Officials intervene only in controversial calls.

• Oversight: Officials manage semi-finals and finals.

Tournament Format

• Team Limit: 12 teams

• Group Play: 4 groups of 3 teams each; each team plays each other once.

• Game Points: 1-pt and 2-pt shots to 11 (half-court).

• Advancement: Top 2 teams from each group advance.

Tie-Breaker (Knockout)

• Participants: 1 player from each tied team.

• Shot: First shot from 3-pt range.

• Interference: No interfering with other players' balls.

Finals

• Bracket Play: Top 2 teams from each group enter a quarter-final bracket; 1st placed teams face 2nd placed teams randomly.

• Game Points: 1-pt and 2-pt shots to 21 (half-court).

• Fouls: No free throws unless a team has 5 fouls.

• Possession: Ball must be taken back after hitting the rim.

Fouls

• General Play:

  • All fouls result in possession for the opposing team.

  • Self-called fouls unless disputed; then consult referee or other team.

• Finals:

  • Referees make all calls via whistle.

  • 5 team fouls result in free throws (1 shot per foul) and possession remains with the fouled team.

Substitutions

• Finals: Notify referee of any substitutions.

• Group Play: Substitution notifications not required if players are on the roster.

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Aldrich Sports League Concussion Management Protocol

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1. Education and Training:

• Training for Organizers: Both organizers (Francis Buonaiuto and Joe Aiello) have completed training on recognizing and managing concussions using the CDC’s “Heads Up” program.

• Informing Participants: Provide a brief overview of concussion symptoms and the importance of reporting them to all participants at the beginning of each tournament.

2. Recognition and Response:

• Immediate Removal: If a participant shows any signs of a concussion (e.g., headache, dizziness, confusion, balance problems), they will be immediately removed from play.

• Symptom Checklist: Use a standard symptom checklist (available from the CDC) to assess the participant on-site. https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/signs-symptoms/index.html#:~:text=Slurred%20speech%2C%20weakness%2C%20numbness%2C,passed%20out%2Fknocked%20out)

3. Medical Evaluation:

• Seek Professional Evaluation: Advise the participant to seek evaluation from a healthcare professional as soon as possible.

• Written Clearance: Require written clearance from a healthcare professional before the participant can return to future tournaments.

4. Rest and Gradual Return to Play:

• Mandatory Rest: Enforce a rest period for physical and cognitive recovery, typically at least 24-48 hours.

• Gradual Return Protocol: Follow these steps for a participant returning to play:

• Step 1: Light aerobic activity (e.g., walking) for 5-10 minutes.

• Step 2: Moderate activity with limited body and head movement.

• Step 3: Non-contact training drills.

• Step 4: Full contact practice.

• Step 5: Return to full competition.

5. Documentation and Communication:

• Incident Reports: Document any head injuries and the steps taken afterward.

• Communication: Ensure participants and, if applicable, their guardians are informed about the injury and the necessary steps before returning to play.

6. Prevention Measures:

• Proper Equipment: Encourage all participants to use appropriate protective equipment.

• Safe Play Guidelines: Educate players on safe play techniques and strictly enforce rules to minimize the risk of head injuries.

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