Wilcox Nebraska Alumni Association

June 23, 2010

Be on time as games will start at Noon Sharp and all other games will start earlier than posted if games are shorter.  After round robin play, a bracket will be set up to determine the champion and on down the line. Example; 1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4.  In case of ties, scores and head to head competition will be used.  Remember to  have all your teammates bring a light and a dark colored jersey.  See all tournament rules below.

Good Luck and enjoy the tournament!

Dear Alumni:

The 2010 Wilcox Alumni Banquet will be at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebr. June 26.  Rooms can reserved at anytime now if you plan to stay at the Holiday Inn. 

The Wilcox Lions Club will sponsor the three on three basketball tournament to be held on Sat. June 26. SEE DETAILS BELOW.  Questions or comments can be sent to; soybean@rcom-ne.com 

Maynard Schriner, President 

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Mailing Address:   Wilcox Alumni Association
       PO Box 131
                Wilcox, NE 68982

2010 Wilcox Alumni 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - June 26
Sponsored by the Wilcox Lions Club

Proceeds go to the Wilcox Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Tournament Rules and Information

The tournament will be played at the Wilcox/Hildreth High School big gym in Wilcox.  Two courts will be used as two games will be played at the same time.  Games will start at Noon sharp.  Be on time or your team will forfeit. Also be ready to play earlier than what the bracket schedule states as games will start earlier if games are shorter than anticipated.

The tournament bracket will be posted on this site the week of June 21st.

Entry fee will be $20 per team. 

Must be a graduate of Wilcox or Wilcox/Hildreth Public Schools.  2010 grads are eligible. 

Free throws will be shot to determine which team has starting possession in all games including overtime. 

All games will be self-officiated by the players in the game only. Fouls, traveling and all other infractions or violations are included. 

Teams MUST wear like colored shirts.  Simplest is for all teams to bring a light & a dark shirt.

Each team must have a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 4 players but may finish the game with less than 3 players. Each team must select a team captain who will serve as the sole team spokesperson. 

Game Length: The first team to 20 (win by 2) wins or whoever is ahead after 20 mins. 

The ball must be thrown in from the top of the court to start play on each change of possession. In addition, an opposing team member must check the ball prior to throwing the ball into play each time.  The offensive team must “pass the ball in” before a shot is attempted (make one pass before a shot is taken). 

The Three Point Shot is in affect and 2 points will be awarded for a shot made behind the arc and 1 point for any shot made on or within the arc. 

Players will shoot free-throw attempts only when fouled in the act of shooting and the basket is not made. The player will be given 1 shot if a 1-point shot was attempted or 2 shots if a 2-point shot was attempted. The ball will change possession on a made free throw, but will be a live ball on a missed free throw. 

Team fouls will be recorded.  A bonus free throw will be awarded to the fouled player on and after the 5^th team foul.  The ball will change possession on a made free throw, but will be a live ball on a missed free throw. 

Time Outs: One per team per game - duration 1 minute in length. 

Substitutions: Substitutions may be made after a basket or any stoppage of play. 

On defensive rebounds (including air balls) and steals, the ball must be passed or dribbled beyond the arc, both feet must be beyond the arc. The ball does not need to be given to a different player. As long as the ball goes beyond the arc, there are no limitations on who can shoot it. 

Alternating possession on all jump ball situations will be in affect.

Out-Of-Bounds. If the ball goes out-of-bounds the offensive team must check the ball with the defensive team at the top of the key. 

If the score is tied at the end of regulation time an overtime period will be played. A 5-minute overtime period will be played and the team that is ahead after the 5 min. period wins.  Consecutive overtimes will be played if necessary.  One 30 second timeout will be added in each overtime. 

If there is enough interest, a women’s division will be played.

Some people have mentioned that they would like to play but were not sure if they could find a team to play on.  Our suggestion is for anyone who wants to play but doesn't have a team to show up anyway.  You will probably be able to play, as some team may be short a player or we may decide to play a game or two of "pick up" ball after the tournament is finished.

Teams signed up 

Nitchie, Nitchie, Nitchie

Arehart, Gardels, Urbom, Woollen

Johnson, Johnson & Brummer 

Blank, Keiser, Kruse, Vavricka

Gardels, Gardels & Nelson 

Direct any Questions to:  soybean@rcom-ne.com   and put 3 on 3 BB in the subject.