FBC 3x3 Basketball League Official Rules

Season Starts April 10, 2026 | Fridays, 7-9 PM

Registration & Payment

Registration Period: Closed
Team Fee: $125 per player
Payment Deadline: Before first game (April 10, 2026)

Players who haven’t paid will not be allowed on the court during check-in.

Refunds: Full refund only if we cannot provide a complete division. No refunds after the first game.

See Refund Policy for details

Player Eligibility

Grade Divisions:
Players compete in their current grade (as of Fall 2025): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th or 9th(15u).

Roster Requirements:

Minimum 3 players, maximum 5 players per team
All players must be in the same grade division
No roster changes after the first game

Verification:
Players should have proof of grade/age available if requested (report card, birth certificate, or school ID).

Game Format

Schedule:

10 regular season games + playoffs
Every Friday, 7:00-9:00 PM
Check-in starts at 6:45 PM
15-minute games, half-court 3×3

Scoring:

1 point for baskets inside the arc
2 points for baskets behind the arc
First team to 21 points OR most points when time expires wins

Starting Play:

Coin flip determines first possession
Ball must be checked at top of key after all dead balls
Must pass (not dribble) from check position

Playing Rules

Team Setup:

3 players on court, up to 2 substitutes
Substitutions during dead balls only
Minimum 3 players required to start

Possession After Made Basket:

Defense checks the ball at the top
Must clear behind the arc after rebounds/steals

Shot Clock:

No stalling allowed
The referee may enforce the 30-second rule if needed

Timeouts:

ONE 30-second timeout per team
The clock does not stop
No timeouts in final 3 minutes

Overtime:

The first team to score 21 points wins

Fouls & Free Throws

Team Fouls:

Fouls 1-6: Change of possession
Fouls 7-9: 2 free throws
Fouls 10+: 2 free throws + possession

Free Throw Rules:

1 free throw if fouled while shooting (inside arc)
2 free throws if fouled behind the arc
1 bonus free throw if fouled while making the shot
All free throws = 1 point

Jump Balls:

Possession goes to the defensive team

Code of Conduct

Zero Tolerance for:

Aggressive behavior or verbal abuse toward anyone
Profanity or foul language
Fighting (results in team disqualification)
Unsportsmanlike conduct

Result: Immediate ejection from the facility.

Coaching: Excessive coaching during live play will result in warnings, then point penalties

Game Day Procedures

Check-In (6:45 PM):

Verify player registration and payment
Receive court assignment

Forfeits:

Teams not ready within 5 minutes of start time forfeit
Late arrival penalties: 3 points per minute to the opponent

What to Bring:

Team jersey (provided by FBC)
Athletic shoes and appropriate attire
No jewelry allowed

Playoffs & Standings

Regular Season:

Win = 2 points
Loss = 0 points
Tiebreaker: Head-to-head, then point differential

Playoffs:
The top 4 teams from each division qualify. Double elimination means you must lose twice to be knocked out. Winners Bracket losers drop to the Losers Bracket for a second chance. The Grand Final pits the Winners Bracket champion against the Losers Bracket champion — if the Losers Bracket team wins, a reset game determines the champion.

Important Notes

All referee decisions are final
FBC Athletics reserves the right to modify schedules due to unforeseen circumstances
Parents/guardians must remain on-site during games
Review our Refund Policy before registering

Questions?

Email Teamfbc@fbcathletics.com

By registering, you agree to abide by these rules and our Code of Conduct.

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