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2015 AUSTIN CHINESE CHURCH HOPE IT UP
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
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Saturday, April 11 , 2015 (Masters Division: 8:20am / Open Division: 12pm)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 5th, 1:00pm
Registration form and fees must be received by this time. No modification of team rosters after this time
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Austin Chinese Church – Taylor Hall Gym | 11118 Dessau Road, Austin, TX 78754
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EVENTS & FORMAT
3 on 3 half-court basketball
1 Round Robin Elimination Competition
2 Round Playoff Head-to-Head Single Elimination Competition
Masters Division (38+ years old before April 11th) – limited to 8 teams (first come first serve)
Open Division (All ages and sexes, most competitive) – limited to 16 teams (first come first serve)
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$10 per person before March 29 (early registration)
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$13 per person between March 30 and April 5 (late registration)
Included in Cost: T-Shirt, Drinks, Snacks and Prizes
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REGISTRATION & REQUIREMENTS
REGISTRATION with the application fee check (no cash) can be sent to c/o ACC Basktetball Tournament, Austin Chinese
Church, 11118 Dessau Road, Austin, Tx 78754. Or bring completed form and fees to the contacts listed below. Fellowship based
teams. At least 1 of the players must regularly attend ACC or sponsoring Church
Participants must sign the attached waiver prior to playing their first game. Players who have not signed will be ineligible!
3-6 person teams. Rosters must have at least three players, but no more than five players for Open and six players for Masters.
After the registration deadline, no roster changes or player additions will be allowed.
Each team will appoint a captain responsible for their team’s registration, communications and conduct.
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The team roster and entry fee must be submitted by the entry deadline of Sunday, April 5 to one of the contacts below. The
entry fee may be paid by cash or check addressed to Austin Chinese Church. No refunds after entry deadline.
Each team must have one person volunteer to keep score for tournament games, dependent on tournament schedule (More
guidance provided on tournament day).
Teams are required to have similar colored t-shirts/uniforms (one dark color and one white).
RULES & REGULATIONS (detailed rules will be explained at the manager’s meeting and posted the day of the event)
Format: Round Robin: Playoff teams are determined by record. The following will be used in event of a tie: (1) head to
head (2) overall point spread. Winning teams are responsible for reporting the final score for their game to the official score
table.
Play: 3 on 3 half court. Play starts after “checking” ball with opponent. Change/Alternating of possession after every made
basket and on jump balls. Every change of possession the ball must clear the 3-point line (including air balls). Substitution on
dead balls. No stalling Rule (at referee’s discretion). Home team will lead in a prayer before each game.
Scoring and Time: Scoring by 2 & 3 points. The first team to score 30 points or the leader after 15 minutes will be declared the
winner. In the event of a tie after 15 minutes expires, the next team to score will be declared the winner. Running clock except
for last 1 minute. 2 Time Outs per team (30 seconds each, clock stops only in last 1 minute).
Overtime: Winner will be determined by whoever scores the next point(s) in OT. Rock, paper, scissors will be used to
determine which team will get the first possession.
Playoff Set Up: 8 Teams (2 per division). In event of 3-way tie-breaker: (1) head to head (2) point differential (3) division
point-differential (4) coin flip.
Penalties: Each player must have a designated number. Referees will call fouls. 2 free throws for shooting fouls. 1 & 1 free
throws on the 7 team foul. Each player has 4 fouls to give, on the 4 foul the player is disqualified from competition for that
game. Standard NBA rules and conduct will apply (air ball is not a shot). Good sportsmanship rules apply. Flagrant fouls or
continuous misconduct will not be tolerated and will result in ejection of the player and/or team.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Winston Woo 512-689-1194 (winstonwoo@gmail.com) or MIngwu Lai 512-362-7116
(mingwu_lai@hotmail.com)
2015 AUSTIN CHINESE CHURCH HOPE IT UP
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM
I will participate in the Austin Chinese Church (ACC) Hope It Up 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. In consideration for the
opportunity to participate in the designated sports activity, I voluntarily agree to assume all risks involved in my
participation or traveling to or from it. I understand that if I voluntarily participate, I expose myself to risk of personal injury
and/or death and property damage or loss including, but not limited to, serious bodily injury, paralysis, or death. I have
reviewed the eligibility rules and have signed this official team entry/roster before my participation in the program. I also
recognize that there are both foreseeable and unforeseeable risks of injury or death that may occur that ACC cannot
specifically anticipate and list here.
I release ACC, the Organizers, and any subdivision or unit of ACC, its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all
liability, claims, costs, expenses, injuries, and/or losses, that I may sustain as a result of my participation in the listed
event. My participation includes, but is not limited to, travel to and from the event in a private or public vehicle, and any
activity connected with the event itself, and while using state equipment or facilities whether on or off ACC property.
I have carefully read this document, understand its contents, and am fully informed about this event and circumstances
and am satisfied that I can safely participate in this event. I am aware that this document is a contract with ACC. I, or my
parents/legal guardians, if I am under the age of eighteen, sign it freely and voluntarily.
I sign this form agreeing to play in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. I understand & agree to play within the
guidelines of the tournament rules. Further, I understand that failure to adhere to the tournament rules will jeopardize my
individual & team’s future participation.
TEAM NAME:___________________________________ FELLOWSHIP ______________________________________
TEAM CAPTAIN___________________________ PHONE# _________________ EMAIL _________________________
TEAM DESIGNATED SCOREKEEPER _______________________________
DIVISION: (circle one)
MASTERS (38+)
OPEN
All the information on this form must be complete or the registration will not be accepted.
All team members must sign and date this assumption of risk & release of liability form in order to be eligible for play.
Printed Name
Signature
Email
Date
Shirt Size
(Parent/Guardian signature if under 18)
1___________________ ______________________ _______________________ _____ S/M/L/XL
2 ___________________ ______________________ _______________________ _____ S/M/L/XL
3 ___________________ ______________________ _______________________ _____ S/M/L/XL
4 ___________________ ______________________ _______________________ _____ S/M/L/XL
5 ___________________ ______________________ _______________________ _____ S/M/L/XL
Six Players Allowed For Masters Division Only
6 _____________________ ____________________ _______________________ _____ S/M/L/XL