Blair Nelson Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Blair Nelson was the ultimate Bluejay and supporter of Waseca youth programs. Our first annual Blair Nelson Memorial 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be hosted with the help of Waseca Basketball Association. Blair donated countless hours being a coach for youth basketball and being a leader on the Board.  Blair always wanted to see kids have fun and be active; this tournament will provide these opportunities while continuing his legacy.  

Parents/Guardians

·       All players must have a completed liability waiver signed by a parent/guardian before participating. 

·       No coaching. Cheering is encouraged!

·       Please help to keep our facilities clean. Please pick up your garbage and water bottles at the end of your games.

·       No wandering our schools; players and fans must stay within the gym/commons area.

·       Take the time to THANK A REF or staff member who did a great job!

Player Conduct

·       No swearing, taunting or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. Unsportsmanlike play may result in: 1) Warning; 2) Sitting out (ref discretion); or 3) Ejection from the game or tournament. We are trying to create a fun atmosphere and event; PLEASE be respectful at all times!

·       If unnecessary or excessive fouls occur, the ref may impose a technical foul (2 points plus the ball).

·       No hanging on the rim or net

·       Teams should wear matching shirts/colored shirts or their uniforms

·       Players will demonstrate good sportsmanship and shake hands with their opponents.

Tournament Guidelines

·       “Rock, paper, scissors” will determine initial possession of the ball.

·       The court monitor/ref will supervise “rock, paper, scissors”, ref your game and keep score

·       Tournament will be a double elimination format with 2 games guaranteed.

·       Brackets will be grouped by grade. We reserve the right to combine age groups based off of skill level, if necessary.

·       Teams must be at their courts at scheduled game time.

·       If a team is not at the court by 5 minutes after clock has started, they forfeit the game.

·       Games are 14-minutes running time. There are no time-outs. Short water breaks may be allowed.

·       Unlimited substitution after made baskets or when the ball is not in play.

·       Possession of jump balls will alternate

·       3 seconds in the lane will result in a turnover. Refs may issue reminders.

·       Both feet and the ball must go outside of the 3-pt line on a change of possession

·       A ball that goes out of bounds is checked behind the arc.

·       A defensive rebound must be taken past the arc (includes air balls). There are no “free backs”

·       There is no stalling. There will be a ref’s discretion 30-second shot clock.

·       Scoring: 1 point per basket inside the arc. 2 points per basket outside the arc.

·       Free throws: a fouled player will only shoot one free throw. It will be worth 1 point or 2 points (field goal attempt outside the arc).

·       Bonus free throws: One shot (worth 1 point) will be given to a player fouled on the fifth team foul and all subsequent fouls by the opponent. There is no double-bonus.

·       Intentional fouls (no matter when they occur) will result in 2 points PLUS the ball.

·       Players have 6 seconds to shoot the free throw once the teams are lined up.

·       Free throws for 4th graders will be moved up. Referees will designate the shooting line.

·       Ties will be settled with a free-throw shootout. Each team receives three opportunities to shoot free throws (3 different shooters). The team that makes the most out of the three will be declared the winner. If there is a tie after three shots, additional free throws will be shot alternately until one team makes the free throw and the other team misses.

Weather Policy

In the unlikely event of the cancellation of the tournament due to weather conditions, each qualified team shall receive their players T-shirts. Under no circumstances will a team receive a cash refund for the entry fee. The amount of a potential refund is at the sole discretion of the tournament organizers.