TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For all 3x3 events operated by Basketball North West

North West Regional Management Committee (NWRMC)

The following rules have been designed to ensure fair play for all participants. You have read and understand these rules prior to participation, and you agree that these rules shall govern your participation in the event. Any questions concerning these rules should be directed to the organiser of the event.

1. Good sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship and cooperation are both anticipated and expected. The team captain shall aid in controlling teammates’ and team followers’ conduct and will represent his/her team as a spokesperson at all times during the tournament.

Poor sportsmanship, including acts such as fighting, taunting, intimidating or verbally attacking a tournament official, player or spectator may lead to forfeit of the game and/or removal of that player, team and/or spectator from the event.

2. Eligibility

Each team must have minimum three (3) and maximum four (4) players on its roster that have been registered by the predetermined entry deadline and one of whom is designated as team captain. As information provided to the organiser of the event during registration is the basis for division breakdowns / bracket scheduling, any false information is ground for disqualification.

A player is allowed to participate for only one team within the same category for the duration of the event.

Only the players listed on the roster are eligible to play. The organiser of the event reserves the right to request identification from players at any time during the tournament. Therefore, all participants are encouraged to bring valid picture identification documents to the event.

3. Game Times

All printed schedules published by the organiser of the event are effective through only the event’s first game. Unless otherwise communicated by the organiser of the event, following the event’s first game, each team is required to check the Master Scoreboard for all official schedules, times, courts, revisions, and general game information. Teams must be ready to begin play at their scheduled start time.

Teams are encouraged to remain in contact with their court to observe the effects of scheduling changes that could occur mainly due to inclement weather or other unexpected delays. Inclement weather and non-playable situations may result in the modification or cancellation of the event. Under these unlikely circumstances team entry fees will not be refunded.

4. Rules of the Game / Refereeing

All games are played in accordance with the official 3x3 Rules of the Game (available for download at http://www.fiba.com/3x3/downloads). Copies of these rules will also be available at the event’s venue. As an amendment to these rules' games will be 10 minutes, running clock with a 2-minute changeover time.

As an amendment to the official 3x3 Rules of the Game, a game is forfeited if the team is not present and ready to play at their allotted game slot time.

Games will be officiated in one of the following three formats, as determined by the FBA organisers:

1. A single experienced referee will be assigned to the game.
2. An experienced referee will be paired with a developing referee.
3. Two developing referees will officiate the game under the supervision of a referee coach. Referee coaches are selected and assigned at the sole discretion of the FBA organisers.

Decisions made by the referees are final and are not subject to review by video or other recordings, or other sources. The referees shall have the power to make decisions on any points not specifically covered in the official 3x3 Rules of the Game and to interpret the intent and purpose thereof.

5. After the Game

Unless otherwise communicated by the organiser of the event, the captain of the winning team must obtain the score sheet from the referee or court monitor and deliver this score sheet to the Master Scoreboard. The Master Scoreboard contains the official schedule for the event. After each game, each team must check the Master Scoreboard for further scheduling and information.

6. Competition Administration

Any questions or disputes will be discussed only with the team captain. All disputes which do not fall under the authority of the referees must be brought to the attention of the organiser of the event as soon as the incident in question has happened. Disputes will not be heard after the event has been completed.

7. Organiser’s Disclaimer

You participate in the event at your own risk and will take all reasonable measures to protect yourself from the risks of participation. You are responsible for all property you bring into the event.

The organiser of the event (and its respective members, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors or agents) is exempted from any liability to the extent permitted by law for any loss, injury or damage that you may suffer in relation to your participation in the event.

8. FIBA sanctions for misconduct

You agree not to engage in any acts or omissions contrary to the spirit of fair play, clean game and non- violence and/or violating the FIBA Code of Ethics (Book 1, Chapter III of the FIBA Internal Regulations, available for download at http://www.fiba.com) and/or the FIBA Code of Conduct and Fair Play (Book 2, Chapter VIII of the FIBA Internal Regulations, available for download at http://www.fiba.com). You agree that any such acts or omissions will be communicated to FIBA. You further agree that FIBA may, as a consequence, sanction you in accordance with Book 1, Chapters III, VI and VII of the FIBA Internal Regulations (available for download at http://www.fiba.com), including suspending you from participation in 3x3 Competitions and/or other FIBA disciplines, and/or deducting part or all of your Ranking points. Alternatively, or in addition, you may be provisionally or permanently excluded from 3x3 Planet and/or subjected to sanctions provided in any other document to which you have agreed or may agree in connection with 3x3 Competitions, depending on the seriousness of the violation.

For the avoidance of doubt, the violations may lead to sanctions against the entire team depending on the other team members’ contribution (also through non-action) to the violation.

9. Cancellations, Transfers and Refunds

All requests for cancellations or transfers to another event must be received in writing to admin@basketballnorthwest.org.uk confirming the name of the team and the date and location of the event paid for.

For cancellations, the amount of the entry fee that can be refunded is determined by the notice period provided -

• a. More than 8 days prior to the event (inclusive) – full refund of any payment made less £5 admin fee.
• b. Less than 7 days prior to the event (inclusive) - loss of 100% of payment made.
• c. Failure to attend the event – loss of 100% of payment made.

This excludes extenuating circumstances where decisions regarding refunds are at the discretion of the NWRMC. Refunds will be processed within 10 working days.

For transfers to another event, this is at the discretion of the NWRMC. Requests for a transfer must be received more than 8 days (inclusive) prior to the event.

Please Note: These terms and conditions are subject to change, updated will be communicated via this document.