Teams & Format

• Teams consist of 6–8 players.

• On game nights, teams will be split into two smaller groups of 3–4 players.

• Each group plays two 12-minute games (half court, 3x3 format).

• Games run back-to-back, with teams swapping opponents after the first game.

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Before the Game

• Fill out the scoresheet.

• Make sure all players have mouthguards.

• Ensure everyone is wearing the same uniform – bibs are available if needed.

• Check that teams are not clashing in colours – bibs are available.

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Game Play

• Game Length: 12 minutes per game

• Each team will get 2 games a night. Swapping after the first game ti play the other half of the team they are playing against 
• Format: Half court, 3x3.

• Substitutions: Rolling subs – players MUST high-five at halfway when subbing.

• Ball Size: Size 5.

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3x3 Rules

• Games are played on half court.

• After each made basket or defensive rebound/steal, the ball must be taken back beyond the 3-point line before attacking again.

• Check ball to start: at the top of the arc, the ball is passed to the defender and returned before play begins.

• If the ball goes out of bounds, a foul or violation is called possession is given to the other team, taken from the top of the 3 point line 

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Band Rules

• Every player on court wears a coloured band.

• Players can only defend and steal the ball from the player wearing the same-coloured band.

• If a player steals the ball from someone with a different band:

  • The on-court coach must blow their whistle.

  • Remind the defender they can only guard their own colour.

  • Return the ball to the other team on the sideline.

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After the Game

• Pick up all drink bottles, mouthguard cases, and personal belongings.

• Return all bibs and equipment to the control table