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Join us for an unforgettable week of outdoor hoops, fun, and community!
We’re excited to host our first-ever Outdoor Basketball Tournament, a full week of single-day basketball tournaments for players of all ages, from U11 to adults. Whether you’re looking for a fun rec game or intense competition, there’s a division for you. All proceeds support Encounter Sports’ summer youth programming.
Location: East Parking - Heartland Alliance Church
- 53105 Highway 21, Sherwood Park
- Northest corner of Highway 21 and Lakeland Drive
3v3 Half-Court Basketball
U11 (2014, 2015)
U13 (2012, 2013)
U15 (2010, 2011)
Tuesday, August 5
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: U11 Co-ed
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: U13 Co-ed
- 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: U15 Boys
- 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: U15 Girls
Format & Details:
- 10-minute games
- 6+ games depending on number of teams
- Teams of 4–5 players
- Register as a team or as a free agent
- Cost: $20 per person
- Concession available
- Games begin at posted times; doors open 30 minutes prior
- Spectators welcome!
Please register based on the age group the player was in during the past school year
4v4 Full-Court Basketball
U13 (2012, 2013)
U15 (2010, 2011)
Young Adults (Ages 16-25)
Wednesday, August 6
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm: U13 Boys
Thursday, August 7
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm: U15 Boys
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Young Adults Co-ed Rec
Friday, August 8
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm: U13 Girls
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm: U15 Girls
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Young Adults Men’s Competitive
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Adults (25+)
Saturday, August 9
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Adult (25+) Rec
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Adult (25+) Competitive
Format & Details:
- 16-minute games (8-minute halves)
- 4+ games depending on number of teams
- Teams of 4–6 players
- Register as a team or as a free agent
- Cost: $25 per person for all divisions except Young Adults is $20 per person
- Meal ticket included (burger or hotdog, chips, and drink)
- Concession available
- Games begin at posted times; doors open 30 minutes prior
- Pinnies provided
- Walk-up registrations accepted (space permitting)
- Spectators welcome!
Please register based on the age group the player was in during the past school year
rules
- Games will start every twenty minutes beginning at the designated starting time.
- 8 minute run time halves with a 2 minute halftime break (stop time may be used for playoffs as the schedule allows).
- If tied after regulation, the game will end in a tie.
- Each player gets 3 fouls per game before they are subbed off permanently for the remainder of the game.
- Points will be awarded for 2 point shots and 3 point shots.
- Free throws will be awarded for all shooting fouls.
- The fouled player will shoot 1 free throw which will count for the amount of the shot (1 shot worth 2 points for a 2 point foul, 1 shot worth 3 points for a 3 point shot foul).
- The exception for this is when there is an and-one play. In this case the basket will count and the fouled player will shoot one free throw worth one (1) point.
- A 24 second shot clock is in effect at the referee’s count.
- FIBA rules will be used unless otherwise stated.
Additions to General Rules:
Out of bounds:
- If the ball touches the base of the hoop in any way it is deemed out of bounds.
- Referees will award possession at the place the ball goes out of bounds. If possession can’t be awarded at that location for any reason, the referee will choose a spot closest to the point where the ball went out of bounds and award the possession there.
Technical fouls:
- Technical fouls are assessed for anything that is not a basketball play (taunting, profanity, intentional delay of game, retaliation, etc.)
- A technical foul interrupts the game and one free throw is awarded to the other team worth one point. The game then resumes.
Substitutions:
- Teams may substitute on the fly if their team has possession and the player coming off makes physical contact (e.g. high fives) the player coming on.
Tiebreaker in standings:
- Most wins
- Head to head record (between all teams involved)
- Points for and against (between all teams involved)
- Coin Toss