3-on-3 League Rules

All teams must have an adult (18 & over) on the bench during games.
Two (2) 20-minute games each night, running clock. A two (2) minute warm-up is allowed. Game time will be set on the scoreboards and all games will start at the same time. NO timeouts.
Games are played on a half court.
Each team will provide a parent scorekeeper.
Scoring is the same as regular games.
The HOME team has first possession.
The ball must be checked in a sportsmanship manner at the top of the key after each dead ball.
After a made basket, both feet of the player possessing the ball move beyond the 3-point arc; the ball does not have to be checked. Checking here is considered a turnover.
Halftime intermission is three (3) minutes.
Any intentional foul or technical foul is an automatic two (2) points, and possession of the ball. Any swearing or verbal abuse will result in a technical foul.
Two technical fouls will be cause for ejection from the game. If a team has two technical fouls, the game will end at that point, and they will lose. Coaches, players, and fans may be assessed a technical foul for unsports person-like conduct. The coach will be the team spokesperson. Any fighting will be cause for suspension from the league.
Shooting fouls are awarded as if the shot was made (2 or 3 points). One additional point if shot attempt is successful. Possession changes after the foul.
On and after the fifth (5) team foul of the game, each non-shooting foul is one (1) point and possession for the fouled team.
No zone defense is allowed.
Stalling is not allowed. A warning will be issued and a 10 second shot clock will be administered by the referee. Failure to shoot in the 10 second time frame will result in a turnover. Starting with the second stalling violation, the penalty is a turnover plus two (2) points for the offended team.
No jewelry is to be worn while you are playing. This includes ring, earrings, necklaces, barrettes, beads in hair, etc. No taping of these items!
No dunking allowed in warm-up, or after the game is over. A technical foul will be given if there is dunking or hanging on the rim during that time.
Substitutions only on dead balls (Made shots are not considered dead balls).
Teams may start and play with two (2) players. There is a maximum of ten (10) players per team.
Teams must wear the same color jersey WITH numbers.
Coaches - Seatbelt rule followed by the WIAA.
All teams must have an adult (18 and over) on the bench during all games. NOT a player!
We will use only one (1) referee.
Fifth & Sixth Grade Boys will use a women’s basketball. (28.5”)