University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Rules

Round Robin Tournament

1. Two teams are allowed from each organization.
2. A game will consist of two 15-minute halves with a 3-minute intermission for men and women.
3. Two (2) time-outs per half, a half-minute duration will be allowed per team. Should an overtime be necessary, one time-out will be allowed for each over-time period.
4. During the first 13 minutes of each half, the clock will stop only for time-outs or injuries. The last 2 minutes of each half the clock will stop as in regulation play.
5. The one and one free throw rule will go into effect on the fifth foul in each half. No ten foul rule.
6. Overtime: In case of a tie at the end of regulation play, a 2 minute overtime period will be played. If the score is tied at the end of the overtime period, another overtime will be played.
7. A forfeit will occur should a team not appear on the court ready to play within five (5) minutes after the scheduled time.
8. Each team is responsible for getting shirts alike with numbers on the back, must have the shirts before the second game.
9. Disputes with the officials will not be tolerated.
10. No head coverings may be worn during the game.
11. No dunking will be allowed.
12. Each organization’s team manager will be responsible for the actions of his/her team’s fans. Unsportsmanlike conduct by fans may result in technical fouls or forfeiture of the game.
13. Players’ names not in the game scorebook by game time may not play in the game.
14. Mercy Rule: If one team is ahead by 20 or more points with 2 minutes remaining the clock will run as in the first 13 minutes of half.
15. Time outs do not carry over if overtime is necessary. Penalties will be as follows:
    a) Officials will call technical fouls for disputes by an individual or team. The second technical foul called on an individual or team manager will constitute an automatic ejection from the game, and ineligible to play the next scheduled game.
    b) If the violation is flagrant, the offending player or players may be removed from the game and the player’s team may be declared a loser by forfeit.

3-on-3 Basketball

1. Each team may consist of a maximum of 4 players and a minimum of 3 players. Only 3 players are allowed on the court at once. All games must start with at least 3 players on the court. Games are called if two players from the same team are disqualified.
2. The length of all games will be 20 minutes or 18 points, whichever comes first. If a game is tied at the end of regulation there will be a five minute overtime session. The team to score two baskets wins.
3. A coin toss will determine who receives the ball first.
4. Each point made inside the 3- point arc will count as 1 point. Each point made beyond the 3-point arc will count as 2 points.
5. Any missed shot or stolen ball that results in the defending team gaining possession must be taken back beyond the three point arc before the team can legally attempt a shot.
6. The ball will alternate possession after each basket scored.
7. The person who takes the ball out after a dead ball or score MUST be inside the half court circle.
8. Substitutions may be made during a time out or dead ball.
9. Each team is allowed one time out per game.
10. If a player commits 5 fouls he/she will be disqualified from the game. If a team commits eight fouls the opposing team shall shoot one free throw for every foul committed afterwards.
11. If a player receives 2 technical fouls he/she will be disqualified from the game and the teams next game. If a team receives two technical fouls in a game it will be disqualified from the tournament.

Free Throw Contest

1. Contest will be best out of 10 free throws made. Single elimination brackets. Champion from each bracket will advance to free throw shoot-off.
2. In the result of a tie, a sudden death format will be used. If the first player makes 1, the second player must make a shot to stay alive. If both make their free throws, the process is repeated and the order of shooters will be switched.
3. All players must show up at the scheduled time and place for the contest. Each player must show a valid UALR ID to compete. All participants must be taking at least 3 hours.

Hot Shot Basketball

1. In one minute a competitor attempts to score as many points as possible. Starting at half court, the competitor dribbles into shooting range and shoots lay-ups or shoots from one of the designated hot spots. The competitor may shoot in any sequence he or she prefers.
2. Two lay-up scores are allowed but all other shots must be taken from any or all five hot spots marked on the court. Each spot has a separate point value.
3. Bonus points are awarded if players choose to shoot from all five hot spots.
4. Competitors must dribble the ball when proceeding from spot to spot.
5. Hot Shot scoring is as follows:
Lay-up (only two are allowed) 2 points
Spot 1 (12 feet from left corner) 2 points
Spot 2 (21 feet from left of key) 4 points
Spot 3 (24 feet from top of the key) 5 points
Spot 4 (15 feet from the right of key) 3 points
Spot 5 (15 feet from the right corner) 3 points
Bonus (shoot from all spots) 3 points
6. In the event of a tie, the competitors will shoot again for an additional 30 seconds.
7. All participants must be taking at least 3 hours. Players will be asked to show a valid UALR ID.

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