Frequently asked questions
WHAT IF WE HAVE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS?
If our scheduling work has not begun (generally 6-10 days prior to play date), you can submit schedule conflict information. The Primary Contact received an email with instructions for submitting requests via our Primary Contact Portal.
ONCE THE SCHEDULE IS CREATED OR HAS BEEN POSTED, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ALTER IT. BE SURE TO GET YOUR REQUEST SUBMITTED 6 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
WHERE IS THE REQUIRED LIABILITY WAIVER?
At the bottom of the League/Tournament page, there is a document titled “Waiver – League Location”. Please print and complete this so it is ready to turn in on the first night. We will have extra copies on site as well. This waiver needs to be completed by each player on the team before participating (sub players also need to complete it). All the players can go on the same form, or we can staple them together if each player completes it individually.
Refunds will be issued if requested via email prior to the registration deadline and will be reduced by a $10 administrative fee. Refunds will also be reduced $7 per t-shirt (if ordered). No refunds will be issued after the registration closes.
WHAT IS THE LEAGUE FORMAT LIKE?
Typically, each team will play two games per day/evening. Games will usually be 20 minutes running time and played on a half court. Games will be scored by a referee. Typically, there is music playing and concessions available. We try to build the schedule, so your team plays its two games within 90 minutes or less.
HOW DO I MAKE SURE I GET TO PLAY ON THE SAME TEAM AS MY FRIENDS?
You will need to register as a TEAM. You must have a minimum of 3 players and can have a maximum of 6 players. One player’s parent/guardian will complete the on-line registration form. This person will be the Primary Contact for the team. Be prepared to enter roster information for each player (shirt size, graduation year, name, phone number, & email address) and to pay the complete team fee.
WHAT IF MY CHILD DOESN'T HAVE A TEAM BUT WANTS TO PLAY?
We don’t place individuals on teams. However, we can let people know you are looking for a team and someone may contact you. Reach out to us through our contact form that your child would like to be placed on a team and we will do our best to place them. We will post this information on the specific league page.
WHICH DIVISION DO WE REGISTER FOR?
Boys’ and girls’ divisions will be organized by graduation year. Read the registration information carefully to be sure to select the correct division. Teams can certainly register to play in an older division if they feel the competition would be more appropriate. Keep in mind that many players in this league are not “A” level traveling basketball players. If your team is made up of players of varying grade levels, it is recommended that you sign up for the division that your oldest player qualifies for. We try our best to schedule teams to play appropriate competition. Much of it depends on you selecting the right division. We will watch scores and may schedule out of division games if scores indicate possible improved competition.
We don’t keep records or post standings. Our objective is to provide kids with an opportunity to play basketball. Other teams don’t appreciate showing up without an opponent to play. Teams should make every attempt to have at least three registered players present for each game. IF A TEAM IS GOING TO BE SHORT PLAYERS, THEY SHOULD FIND SUBS. If a team does not show up with enough players, the staff will try to find other players to fill in. If a substitute team can’t be formed, the team that is present has rights to use the basket and court space during that slotted game time.
WHAT ARE THE PHILOSOPHY AND RULES OF NORTHWEST 3 ON 3?
This document is available to view above. It will also be available on the first league date when your team picks up their shirts since various sites may have slightly different rules.
This league is NOT intended to have teams being fiercely coached. We allow a parent/guardian/coach to sit with teams. The objective of the coach needs to be running substitutions, encouraging and calmly making teaching points. This league is not intended to have players yelled at by coaches, coached hard to win at all costs, or to cause any stress to players during their games. The uniqueness of this league is that kids are allowed to run their own team and learn and develop on their own. That is the beauty of 3 on 3 basketball and we want to limit coaching to mainly substitutions and encouragement and some teaching between games.
Schedules will be posted on the specific league’s page. We typically post schedules one week at a time about 5 days prior to a league date. This allows us to monitor game scores and make sure teams are playing the most appropriate competition possible.
WHAT LEAGUES OR TOURNAMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?
Use our league links at the top to search for leagues and tournaments in your area. You will find information on location of, cost of and dates for various upcoming events. Make sure to sign up for our newsletter. We will send out email reminders for upcoming events.
In the case of inclement weather and leagues needing to be canceled, we will make every effort to secure more facility time to make up the missed games. In the event more facility time is not available, teams will have the option to play the missed games at another one of our league locations.
WHAT DOES A NORTHWEST 3 ON 3 LEAGUE LOOK LIKE?
Leagues may vary depending on location
Who: Boys & Girls, 3rd – 8th Grade
What: Play two 20-minute games per session
Highlights: Team Colors
Youth and Adult Shirt Sizes
Choose Team Name
Kids Mainly Coach Themselves
Fun Atmosphere – Music
Concessions Available
Court Monitors Keep Score / Officiate
Easy On-Line Registration or Mail-In Registration
Sign Up With Friends
We do accept Schedule Requests prior to making the Schedule.