DEADLINE FRIDAY: 2022 Manitoba 3x3 Basketball Championships Return June 25-26; Register Your Team of 4 Now!

Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce details on its return to hosting a large 3x3 basketball tournament this year.  The Manitoba 3x3 Basketball Championships will be hosted at the Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) on June 25-26, 2022.  The event will be open to players ages 12+ and will include the national stop of the Canada Quest 3x3 Tournament in partnership with Canada Basketball and FIBA.  

Ten indoor basketball courts will be set up inside the centre for the 2-day event and will include divisions for males and females ages 12 to adult.  All skill levels from recreational to competitive are welcome to play this fast-paced and skillful game!  Added special event courts will also be on hand to test your shooting, dribbling and jumping abilities.  An open slam dunk competition will also be held midday on Saturday.    

The age divisions will be capped after a certain number of teams so register your 4-person team now!

MANITOBA EVENT INFORMATION

• Dates: June 25-26, 2022 (Saturday & Sunday) 
• Game Time Ranges: Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Location: Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB) - MAP
• Deadline: Friday, June 17, 2022, at 12:00 pm
• Ages: 12-19+, males and females
• Age Divisions: 12 different categories (note: Basketball Manitoba reserves the right to adjust the age divisions based on final team registration numbers) 

1. Div 01. Canada Quest (Age 19+ Men's Competitive) - more below
2. Div 02. Canada Quest (Age 19+ Women's Competitive) - more below
3. Div 03. Age 19+ Men's Recreation
4. Div 04. Age 19+ Women's Recreation
5. Div 05. Age 18U Male
6. Div 06. Age 18U Female
7. Div 07. Age 16U Male
8. Div 08. Age 16U Female
9. Div 09. Age 14U Male
10. Div 10. Age 14U Female
11. Div 11. Age 12U Male
12. Div 12. Age 12U Female
• Team Size: 4 players each (3 on the court plus one sub)
• Tournament Fee: $185.00 for a team of 4; Canada Quest Division is $225.00 (credit card payment via PayPal option only)
• Guaranteed Games: All teams will receive a minimum of 4 games each
• Rules: All games will be played using official FIBA 3x3 Rules with the following modifications... VIEW RULES VIDEO

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  Wilson FIBA
  3x3 Basketball

  Rule Modifications: 
  • Canada Quest Men's and Women's Division: 10 minutes stopped time or 21 points (whatever occurs first) and use a 12-second shot clock.
  • All Other Divisions: Times & Score: All non-Canada Quest game times are 20 minutes each or 21 points, whichever occurs first.  Overtime is the first team to score 2 points.  A virtual 24-second shot clock will be maintained by the referee. 
  • Official Game Ball: Wilson FIBA 3x3 Basketball for all divisions (shown to the right)
  • Prizes: Awards will be presented to the top team in each category
• 3x3 CANADA QUEST DIVISION: The winning team in the Canada Quest Divisions (Men's & Women's) will receive a free entry into the 3x3 Canada Quest National Finals as part of the Canada Basketball Globl Jam event in Toronto, Ontario m July 8-9, 2022. The top prize includes return airfare for 4 to Toronto from Winnipeg, as well as hotel accommodations and tournament entry fees.  The winning teams from the 2022 Globl Jam will receive a cash prize of $15,000 and an entry into the 2022 FIBA 3x3 Masters event in Montreal.  This level of play will attract players who have University / College / Professional experience playing basketball.  Teams without players at this level should consider registering in the "19+ Men's / Women's Divisions or lower.  Basketball Manitoba reserves the right to ensure players entering this division are of a high calibre background.  
• Parking & Transit: Due to the limited parking options downtown, we suggest teams consider carpooling to maximize the spaces available for the event.  
• SATURDAY: The Winnipeg Parking Authority offers 2-hour complimentary street parking on Saturdays at any time between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm. After two hours you will be required to move your car or risk being ticketed. 
• FRIDAY & SUNDAY: Free street parking is open after 5:30 pm on Friday and all day Sunday.  
• PAID LOTS: Paid underground parking for $2.00 an hour (to a max of $15 a day) is available under the Sport Manitoba facility.  All other paid lots in the area require payment as noted at each lot.  See parking maps below.
• TRANSIT: The venue is located on a major Winnipeg Transit hub with dozens of different bus routes stopping at 145 Pacific Ave.  More on Winnipeg Transit

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ALL DIVISIONS: FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2022 AT 12:00 PM

To register your team, please follow the steps below... 

1. CREATE FIBA 3x3 PROFILES: Ensure you and your teammates have created a confirmed FIBA 3x3 profile. You can visit and send your teammates the following link - https://play.fiba3x3.com/signup -  to create a FIBA 3x3 profile.  The minimum age to register is 10 years old.  
2. BUILD YOUR TEAM: When your teammates have a confirmed FIBA 3x3 profile, you as the team captain or a team lead, can search for their names on the FIBA 3x3 website and add them to your team in the TEAM REGISTRATION SECTION.  
3. REGISTER YOUR TEAM: Continue to the event REGISTRATION page once all 4 players have created a profile.  
4. EDIT YOUR TEAM: If you have already registered with your team and want to add official player profiles, or change your roster, please check your email account as you should have received an email that offers a team edit option.  
5. PAYMENT: You will need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card to pay the registration fee.

Need help registering? Call 204-925-5775 ext 1 or info@basketballmanitoba.ca or click the "CHAT LIVE NOW" button at the bottom left of this screen for help!

The Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) located in downtown Winnipeg

Inside the Sport Manitoba Cpoirts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre).  
The facility features 3 full hardwood basketball courts and room for 10 3x3 halfcourts.  Learn more...

 

Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.  On June 9, 2017, 3x3 was added to the Olympic Program, starting from the Tokyo 2020 Games.

3x3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players. Events can be staged outdoor and indoors in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.

Canada Basketball in working with FIBA will regulate the rules of the game, facilitate the promotion of the discipline and sanction the organization of 3x3 tournaments with the support of the Provincial Sporting Organizations.

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About FIBA 3x3 Basketball

3x3 is considered the number one urban team sport. From the first official event at the 2010 Youth Olympics Games, FIBA has had an ambitious vision for the game.  3x3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players. Events can be staged outdoor and indoors in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.

The rules are very simple and designed to make it a fast, spectacular and exciting game. The non-stop music brings an authentic urban culture atmosphere, which attracts a new young audience to the games.

3x3 is an opportunity for new players, organizers and countries to go from the streets to the World Stage. The stars of the gameplay in a professional tour and some of the most prestigious multi-sports events. On June 9, 2017, 3x3 was added to the Olympic Program, starting from the Tokyo 2020 Games. 

For more information, visit www.fiba3x3.com.

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