Hoops For The Kids FREE 3v3 Tournament

Get ready to hit the court at our Hoops For The Kids 3v3 Basketball Tournament! This high-energy, community-driven event is designed for high school athletes (boys and girls) ready to showcase their skills, compete at a high level, and be part of something bigger than the game. Whether you're chasing a competitive edge, building chemistry with your team, or working toward your future, this is an experience you don’t want to miss.

This isn’t just another tournament — it’s an opportunity to compete for real rewards that support your journey beyond basketball.

3v3 tournament format (16 teams total)

Fast-paced, competitive games over a 3-4 hour event

Organized matchups with referees and structured gameplay

A fun, high-energy environment with music, vendors, and community support

Spectator seating for friends and family to come watch and support

Light snacks provided

Raising Cane's Prize Basket! ONE LOVE®

📱 Follow us on Instagram @hoopsforthekidsorg for additional updates and more opportunities to win before and after the event

✔ Free parking on-site

✔ No spectator fee

✔ Balloon Arch Photo Booth for pictures

✔ Players need standard court-approved basketball shoes

✔ Families can leave and return between games (no restrictions)

✔ Food will be available for purchase (vendors TBA)
Safety & Conduct Policy:
This is a supervised event with referees and staff on-site. Hoops For The Kids enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy for fighting, aggression, or disrespect toward officials.

Any serious misconduct results in immediate removal. All participants and spectators are expected to maintain good sportsmanship at all times.

This event is open to HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ONLY (ages 16–18) who are serious about the game and ready to compete.

We are intentional about creating an inclusive and empowering environment — each team is required to include at least one female player, helping promote opportunity, teamwork, and growth for everyone on the court. You MUST have a female player on the court at all times.

Compete for championship prize packages provided by our community partners:

🥇 1st Place — Champion Prize Package - Minimum $500 Value!

Sporting goods, gift cards, and sponsored prizes.

🥈 2nd Place — Runner-Up Prize Package - Minimum $250 Value!

Sporting goods, gift cards, and sponsored prizes.

🥉 3rd Place — Third Place Prize Package - Minimum $100 Value!

Sporting goods, gift cards, and sponsored prizes.

*Prizes will be distributed to players on the winning teams following the tournament. Each Prize package is awarded per team, not per player*

Registration Details
Entry Fee: FREE
NO SPECTATOR FEE
Deposit: $5 (The $5 deposit is fully refunded at check-in in CASH and is only used to ensure teams that register are committed to attending)

🚨 Only 16 teams will be accepted — register early to secure your spot!
Team Size: Teams must have 3–4 players (3 on the court, 1 optional substitute).

Event Details

📅 Date: May 31, 2026

📍 Location: (Alumni Pavilion) 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92505
Hoops For The Kids is a community initiative dedicated to creating safe, fun, and encouraging basketball opportunities for youth in the Inland Empire. Events like this help us continue providing free programs and experiences for young athletes.
Questions?

Contact us at [email protected]
Interested in sponsoring prizes or supporting the event? Local businesses will be recognized during the tournament and featured across the Hoops for the Kids event materials and social media.

Participant Agreement & Code of Conduct

1. Zero-Tolerance Rule (Non-Negotiable)

The following behaviors will result in immediate ejection and removal from the event with no warning:

Fighting or physical aggression

Threatening behavior or intimidation

Verbal abuse toward referees, staff, or other participants

Any action that endangers the safety of others

Penalty: Immediate removal from the facility + team disqualification if applicable.

2. 2-Strike Sportsmanship Rule

To maintain a competitive but respectful environment:

1st offense: Official warning

2nd offense: Ejection from the game/event

Applies to:

Players

Spectators

3. Referee Authority

All games are officiated by licensed referees

Referee decisions are final

Arguing calls, excessive complaining, or disrespect toward officials will not be tolerated

4. Spectator & Parent Conduct

Spectators must remain respectful at all times

Taunting, yelling at players, or confronting referees/staff is prohibited

Spectators who violate policies will be removed immediately

5. Staff & Event Supervision

The event is actively monitored by Hoops For The Kids' staff and court supervisors

Staff members are authorized to enforce all rules and remove individuals when necessary

6. Responsibility & Agreement

By attending or participating in this event, all players, parents, and spectators agree to:

Follow all rules and staff instructions

Respect referees and fellow participants

Accept all disciplinary decisions made by event staff

Failure to comply will result in removal from the event.

7. Our Mission

This event is about competition, community, and opportunity. We expect all participants to represent themselves, their teams, and Hoops For The Kids with respect.

Info: All teams must be checked in by 10:30 or risk forfeiting their spot. At least 2 team members must be present for check-in. However, if all 3 are not present for the first game, the game must be forfeited.

Info: This is when the tournament bracket will be revealed, and teams will find out who they are facing.

Info: Tournament Format:
16 teams total,
Single-elimination bracket,
Games played to a set score or timed format depending on schedule,
Certified referees will oversee all games

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Host or Publisher David Odinigwe, College Basketball Player at University of Saint Katherine.