Night Basketball

NIGHT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RULES

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Night Basketball is a recreational basketball tournament included in the programme of Tartu Student Days.

1.2. The purpose of the tournament is to provide an enjoyable sporting experience and promote fair play, teamwork and an active lifestyle.

1.3. The tournament is organised by Tartu Academic Sports Club in cooperation with the Tartu Student Days organising team.

1.4. By participating in the tournament, each team confirms that it has read these rules and agrees to follow them.

2. PARTICIPANTS AND TEAMS

2.1. The tournament is open to people who are at least 18 years old, unless otherwise stated in the event description.

2.2. A team may include up to five players. A maximum of three players from the same team may be on the court at one time.

2.3. Each participant may represent only one team during the tournament.

2.4. The team is responsible for the accuracy of its submitted player list. Changes to the team after the tournament has started require the organiser’s approval.

2.5. Each team must have a name and a contact person through whom the organiser can communicate information about the tournament.

2.6. The organiser may reject a team name that is inappropriate or offensive.

3. REGISTRATION

3.1. Teams must register using the registration form linked on the event page before the announced deadline.

3.2. Registration is considered confirmed after the team has received confirmation from the organiser.

3.3. The number of available places is limited. Teams are accepted in the order of registration unless the organiser announces a different selection procedure.

3.4. If a registered team is unable to participate, it must notify the organiser as soon as possible.

3.5. The participation fee is 5 euros per team. Payment instructions and the payment deadline will be sent to registered teams before the tournament.

4. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

4.1. The exact tournament format depends on the number of registered teams.

4.2. Teams may be divided into groups followed by knockout games. The organiser may use a different suitable format when necessary.

4.3. The game schedule will be published or sent to team contact persons before the tournament begins.

4.4. Each team must arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before its first scheduled game.

4.5. If a team is not ready to play within five minutes of the scheduled start time, the organiser may award a forfeit loss.

4.6. The organiser may adjust the schedule when this is necessary for the smooth running of the tournament.

5. GAME RULES

5.1. Games are played three against three on one basket unless the organiser announces otherwise before the tournament.

5.2. A game lasts ten minutes or until one team scores 21 points.

5.3. A successful shot from inside the three-point line is worth one point. A successful shot from behind the line is worth two points.

5.4. After a successful basket, play continues with possession for the defending team. The ball must be taken behind the three-point line before a new attack begins.

5.5. Whenever possession changes, the new attacking team must take the ball behind the three-point line before attempting a shot.

5.6. If the score is tied at the end of regulation time, overtime is played. The first team to score two points in overtime wins.

5.7. Fouls are called by the game official. The official’s decision concerning a game situation is final.

5.8. In the event of an unsportsmanlike or intentional foul, the official may award the opposing team a free throw and possession of the ball.

5.9. A player may be removed from the game for repeated unsportsmanlike conduct.

6. CONDUCT AND SAFETY

6.1. Participants must behave respectfully towards other players, officials, organisers and spectators.

6.2. Physical violence, threats, discrimination and intentionally dangerous play are prohibited.

6.3. A person under the influence of alcohol or narcotic substances may not participate in the tournament.

6.4. Each participant is responsible for their own health and physical ability to participate.

6.5. Any injury must be reported immediately to the game official or organiser.

6.6. The organiser may remove a player or team whose conduct endangers others or seriously disrupts the tournament.

7. RESULTS AND WINNER

7.1. Group standings are primarily determined by the number of games won.

7.2. If teams have the same number of wins, the ranking is determined by the result of the game between those teams, point difference and, when necessary, the total number of points scored.

7.3. The winner of the final game is declared the winner of the tournament.

7.4. The organiser may present additional special awards.

8. PROTESTS

8.1. A protest concerning a game must be submitted to the organiser immediately after the game in question.

8.2. The protest must be submitted by the team’s contact person in a calm and reasoned manner.

8.3. The head organiser will resolve the protest in consultation with the game official.

8.4. The organiser’s decision regarding a protest is final.

9. PHOTOGRAPHY AND PERSONAL DATA

9.1. Photographs and video recordings may be made during the tournament. Tartu Student Days may use this material to cover the event and promote future events.

9.2. A participant who does not wish to appear in photographs or videos must inform the organiser before the tournament.

9.3. Personal information collected during registration will only be used to organise the tournament and communicate with participants.

10. FINAL PROVISIONS

10.1. The organiser may clarify or amend these rules before the tournament. Registered teams will be informed of any significant changes.

10.2. Situations not covered by these rules will be resolved by the head organiser according to the principles of fair play.

10.3. In the event of force majeure, a technical failure, dangerous weather conditions or another unavoidable circumstance, the organiser may change the schedule, location or format of the tournament or cancel the tournament.

10.4. By participating in the tournament, every player agrees to follow the instructions of the organisers and officials and to comply with these rules.