Central Iowa Sports 3v3 Basketball League is a league for the players. This is an opportunity to enjoy basketball in a fun and low stress environment while still learning and developing their skills. We encourage good competition and good sportsmanship during our 3v3 league. We ask that coaches do not “coach” the teams during play. Let the kids go out and learn on their own and have fun!
Please register your player for the grade they will be attending the Fall of 2025. Nights of play Monday-Friday
Location: Horizon Courts, 2100 NW 100th St, Clive
Cost: Team League Fee – $250 + applicable tax + online processing fee (Team Only Registrations)
Games: 8 game season (Weeknights only, no weekend games)
Season Dates: July 14 – August 15
Age Groups: Boys and Girls grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2025
3rd Grade Boys
DCG Colts
4th Grade Boys
DCG Mustangs Miller
Force 1
Force 2
Jam
Lions
5th Grade Boys
Norwalk Warriors
The Walk
Vipers
6th Grade Girls
Earlham Cardinals
7th Grade Boys
DMC Lions
3v3 Basketball League Rules
1. Teams and Court
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3 players per team on the court.
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Each team may have 1 or 2 substitutes.
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Played on a half-court using one basket.
2. Game Duration
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Games last 2 halves of 10 minutes running time.
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1-minute halftime break.
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Clock stops only on timeouts or injury.
3. Scoring
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2 points for any basket made inside the arc.
- 3 points for any basket made outside the arc.
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1 point for free throws.
4. Starting and Restarting Play
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A coin toss decides who starts with the ball.
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After a made basket, the other team checks the ball at the top (behind the arc).
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After a rebound or steal, the ball must be “cleared” (taken behind the arc) before trying to score. No stealing when a team is trying to clear the ball.
5. Substitutions
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Can be made during dead-ball situations (after a whistle).
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Players must check in with the referee.
6. Shot Clock
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No official shot clock.
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Encourage teams to take a shot within 20 seconds to keep the game moving.
7. Fouls
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All personal fouls count as team fouls.
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After 5 team fouls, the other team shoots 1 free throw on each foul.
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No disqualification for players who foul out (unless behavior is unsafe).
8. Defense
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No trapping or double-teaming (to develop individual skills).
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Stay within arm’s reach on defense — no excessive contact.
9. Sportsmanship
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Show respect to teammates, opponents, and referees.
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Coaches and parents are expected to promote positive encouragement.