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CHAZAQ 3-on-3 Tournament Rules
Team Responsibilities
  • Each team must provide one representative to run either the score clock or the scoresheet during tournament play.
  • Any roster changes must be approved by the CHAZAQ Committee before play begins.
Player Eligibility
  • Players may compete on more than one team only if:
    • The teams are in different divisions and sessions.
    • The player meets the eligibility requirements for each division.
  • Exceptions may be granted by the CHAZAQ Committee in special circumstances (such as injury).
Game Format
Scoring
3rd–6th Grade Divisions
  • Games are played to 15 points.
  • Win by 2 points.
  • 17-point cap.
  • 20-minute running clock.
  • The clock stops during the final 2 minutes on dead balls if the score is within 5 points.
  • Maximum of 3 overtime periods.
7th Grade–Adult Divisions
  • Games are played to 21 points.
  • Win by 2 points.
  • 23-point cap.
  • 20-minute running clock.
  • The clock stops during the final 2 minutes on dead balls if the score is within 5 points.
Overtime
  • If tied at the end of regulation, teams will play 1-minute overtime periods until a winner is determined.
  • The point cap remains in effect. (Example: If regulation ends tied at 22, the next basket wins.)
  • If still tied after 3 overtime periods, one player from each team will shoot a free throw.
  • If still tied, additional players will each shoot one free throw until a winner is determined.
  • All end-of-regulation rules remain in effect during overtime.
Point Values
  • 1 point – Basket inside the 3-point line
  • 2 points – Basket behind the 3-point line
  • 1 point – Free throw
Timeouts
  • Each team is allowed one (1) one-minute timeout per game.
  • The game clock stops during the timeout.
Starting the Game
  • Possession to begin each game and any overtime period is determined by a coin toss.
  • Games begin at their scheduled time. There is no grace period.
  • Teams must have at least 2 players to start a game.
  • A third player may enter on a dead ball or after a made basket.
Gameplay Rules
  • The defense receives possession on all jump balls.
  • Substitutions may be made after made baskets and during dead balls.
  • The ball must be checked after every made basket and all dead balls.
Check Ball Rules
  • The check takes place in the check zone (top of the key, behind the 3-point line, with the lane lines extended).
  • After receiving the check, the offensive player may dribble, pass, or shoot.
  • The defender checking the ball must remain inside the 3-point line.
Change of Possession
  • After every change of possession, the ball must be taken back behind the 3-point line.
  • "Taken back" means both feet and the ball must completely cross behind the 3-point line before the offense attacks.
Officials
  • Court takers will referee all games.
  • Adult divisions may choose to officiate their own games.
Fouls
Adult divisions: Before the game begins, both teams may agree to use check-ball possession instead of shooting free throws.
Non-Shooting Fouls
  • Fouls 1–6: Offense retains possession.
  • Fouls 7 and above: Award 1 free throw.
Shooting Fouls
  • Basket attempt inside the 3-point line: 1 free throw
  • Basket attempt behind the 3-point line: 2 free throws
  • And-one: Basket counts plus 1 free throw
Additional Foul Rules
  • All free throws (made or missed) result in a change of possession.
  • Offensive foul: Loss of possession.
  • Offensive foul with a made basket: Basket does not count and possession changes.
  • Players have 5 seconds to attempt a free throw.
  • Intentional or technical fouls result in 2 points plus possession for the opposing team.
Sportsmanship
CHAZAQ is committed to providing a fun, Christ-centered environment.
The following are not permitted:
  • Swearing
  • Taunting
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct
  • Other inappropriate behavior
Violations may result in:
  • Technical foul
  • Ejection from the game
  • Ejection from the tournament
  • Any combination of the above
Awards
Medals will be awarded to:
  • 🥇 1st Place
  • 🥈 2nd Place
  • 🥉 3rd Place
  • 🏆 Consolation Champion
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