Question 1

When is the GG3x3 Summer Tournament?

Accepted Answer

The next one will be the 6th August 2023 at the Blue Cage Courts in Deptford.

Question 2

Who is eligible to enter the GG3x3 Summer Tournament?

Accepted Answer

You must be over 18 and have a FIBA3x3 player profile. See here more for information on how to get a player profile: https://play.fiba3x3.com/

Question 3

What categories are there?

Accepted Answer

Men's Elite (Pro and high division players)
Men's Challenge (Recreational players)
Women's (All levels)

Question 4

What's the format of a regular GG3x3 tournament?

Accepted Answer

Teams are put into pools and then they play a round robin. The top teams then go into a knockout tournament until we have a final winner.

Question 5

How do I enter the tournament?

Accepted Answer

As long as there are free team spots available, you can register by going to the Team Entry 2023 page (click the menu item to take you to the page).

Question 6

Does it cost money to enter the GG3x3 Summer Tournament?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does, each year we charge players an entry fee. In return, they get to take part in the UK's best one day 3x3 tournament and get a free reversible jersey too.

Question 7

How many players make up a team and how many teams can I enter?

Accepted Answer

A team is made up of four players (three on a court with a sub). You can enter as many teams as you like.

Question 8

Are you FIBA3x3 endorsed? If so, what does that mean?"

Accepted Answer

Yes we are. That means that we promise to: 
 
- Run the event in the spirit of good sportsmanship and fairness, as outlined in the example FIBA 3x3 Event Terms & Conditions (https://fiba3x3.com/organisers)
 
- Play the games by the global set of official FIBA 3x3 basketball rules (https://fiba3x3.com/rules)
 
- Manage the event with the FIBA 3x3 Event Maker and use the publishing settings to make it visible at the play.fiba3x3.com event directory
 
- Submit the event results and the player data (so-called 'making the event official'), upon which all the participating players will receive points towards the FIBA 3x3 Individual World Ranking (https://fiba3x3.com/en/rankings/individual.html).
 
- Refer to the GG3x3 Summer Tournament (and any other tournaments) as a 'FIBA 3x3 Endorsed' event. Further, we understand the branding rules of FIBA 3x3 endorsed events, and more specifically, we understand our rights to use the FIBA 3x3 logo (also called ‘stamp’) in print and online use only, not in any clothing or apparel (including e.g. event jerseys, personnel T-shirts, caps or any other merchandise).

Question 9

Will I get FIBA3x3 ranking points for playing?

Accepted Answer

As of 2021, all Summer tournaments (unless stated otherwise) have been FIBA3x3 endorsed.
 
The individual ranking is an indicator central to FIBA's ranking system. The Ranking is a player's individual position among registered FIBA 3x3 players based on points won at FIBA endorsed competitions. I
 
A complete explanation is available in the Ranking Full Guide and Ranking Quick Guide documents.

Question 10

Where can I find out more about the rules?

Accepted Answer

You should check out our "Learn about 3x3" page! Click here.

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