The Hoop Lab Presents

□ Hoop Lab 3v3 Classic

A fast-paced day of competition, development and basketball at The Hoop Lab.

□ Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Games Begin at 9:00 AM
□ 179 Merrimon Ave • Weaverville, NC
□ $75 Per Team
□ 3 Games Guaranteed
Only 5 Teams Accepted Per Division

Entry Fee

$75

Per team

Game Guarantee

3 Games

Guaranteed per team

Roster

3–6 Players

3 on court • 6 max

Start Time

9:00 AM

Saturday, October 24

Tournament Divisions

Registration is limited to five teams in each division. Once a division reaches five teams, that bracket is closed.

Youth 5 Team Maximum
MS Boys 5 Team Maximum
MS Girls 5 Team Maximum
HS Boys 5 Team Maximum
HS Girls 5 Team Maximum

Tournament Format

The Hoop Lab 3v3 Classic is designed to provide players with competitive game experience in a fast-moving half-court format.

  • 3 games guaranteed for every registered team
  • 3 players on the court
  • Maximum of 6 players on a roster
  • Games are played half court
  • 20-minute running clock
  • No timeouts
  • Only 5 teams accepted per division

Why 3v3?

With fewer players on the court, everyone is involved. Players get more touches, more opportunities to make decisions and more responsibility on both ends of the floor.

3v3 emphasizes spacing, communication, movement, basketball IQ and the ability to compete without hiding within a five-player lineup.

Game-Day Information

□ Tournament Location

The Hoop Lab
179 Merrimon Ave
Weaverville, NC 28787

  • Games begin at 9:00 AM.
  • Teams should arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled game.
  • Teams must have jerseys, pinnies or matching-color shirts.
  • Schedules will be released prior to the tournament.
  • Teams should be ready to play when the previous game ends.

Official 3v3 Rules

Please review all tournament rules prior to game day.

  1. A team will consist of 3 players on the court and 6 players max on the roster. A game may be started and continued with a minimum of two players.
  2. Teams will only be given a 5-minute grace period after their posted start time to have the minimum number of players required to begin.
  3. All teams must have jerseys, pinnies or the same-color shirts on for the games.
  4. Games are 20 minutes in length. The clock does not stop and there are no timeouts.
  5. Substitutions may be made after a basket or after a ball goes out of bounds.
  6. The game is a half-court game with normal boundaries plus the midcourt line defining the playing area.
  7. The three-second free throw lane rule will apply to all offensive players.
  8. On a change of possession, steal, rebound, etc., the defensive team must take the ball outside the 3-point arc to establish itself as the offense. Even on an air ball, the defense must take the ball outside the arc.
  9. Alternating possession on all jump-ball situations will be in effect.
  10. After a score, foul or out of bounds, the offense will begin possession at the top of the key.
  11. The offensive team must “pass the ball in” before a shot is attempted. One pass must be made before a shot is taken.
  12. There will be one official and one scorekeeper on each game. Players will not foul out of a contest. The referee may disqualify a player guilty of excessive, flagrant or intentional fouling.
  13. There will be no free throws during the game. Each foul will count for 1 point for the offensive team and they maintain possession. A foul in the act of shooting inside the 3-point line counts 2 points and 3 points behind the 3-point line if the shot is missed, and the ball changes possession. If the basket is made, a shooting foul inside the 3-point line will count 3 points and a shooting foul outside the 3-point line will count 4 points, and possession changes.
  14. All TECHNICAL and INTENTIONAL fouls will result in one point and possession for the opposing team. Ejection of the player may follow.
  15. If the game ends in a tie after regulation time, there will be a one-minute overtime period. Possession will be determined by alternating possession. Ties at the end of any overtime period will result in sudden death where each player on the court shoots free throws to break the tie.
  16. Slow Play: There will be no shot clock. However, it is a violation to “stall” or attempt to “freeze” the ball during play. Teams are expected to develop their own pace of play and maintain this throughout the contest. Holding the ball or stalling will result in a turnover to the opposition.

Team Registration

Registration is completed by team. The entry fee is $75 per team, with a maximum roster of six players.

ONLY 5 TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED PER DIVISION

Divisions will be closed once all five team spots have been filled.

After completing payment, submit your team information and waiver using the Team Registration Form below.

Questions?
[email protected]

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