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6TH ANNUAL SING TAO ASIAN 3on3 BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Sat/Sun - July 29th and 30th, 2000 Columbus Park, Chinatown, New York Lace em up!! After a one
year hiatus-It's that time of the year again. The one and only
original SING TAO Asian 3on3 Basketball Championships. This year's
edition, the 6th annual is scheduled to take place in Columbus
Park on July 29-30. Once again, we are looking forward to another
record setting turnout. Back in 1998, 232 teams were accepted
(over 300 entries submitted) to hoop it up for the title of 3on3
Champions in one of our exciting divisions. Don't be disappointed
- SIGN UP EARLY. |
SING TAO 3on3 July 29-30, 2000 ASIANHOOPS 5 on 5 CHAMPIONS CUP August 19, 2000 High School Community Winter Basketball League Sept. - December |
WASSUP!! WASSUP!!
6TH ANNUAL
SING TAO & METLIFE
3on3 ASIAN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
THE 6TH ANNUAL SING TAO / METLIFE 3on3 ASIAN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
IS MAKING A RETURN ENGAGEMENT TO COLUMBUS PARK ON JULY 29th -
30th
(Saturday/Sunday) , the site of the largest Asian 3on3 in the
U.S. (232 teams
in 1998). This year’s edition looks to be another blockbuster
as we set a new
record for the 21st century.
YOU CAN
PLAY IN THIS 3on3
That’s absolutely right, anyone that enjoys the game of hoops
can play in this
3on3. It doesn’t matter if you play once a week, once a
month, or occasionally.
Each team (four players) is placed in a division and competes
against other
teams of the same skill level. Divisions are set up according
to players skill
level/playing ability, age, height, etc. Each team is guaranteed
to play in at
least three games (two preliminary and one playoff) with the top
teams
advancing to their exciting divisional championships. Individual
trophies and
other great 3on3 prizes will be awarded to all our divisional
champions and
runners-up.
CHOOSE
THE DIVISION THAT BEST SUITS YOUR TEAM
This year we are offering teams a chance to choose the division
that is best
suited for your team. You’ll make a first choice, second
choice, and a third
choice. Then, we’ll do our best to accomodate your selection.
but we still
reserve the right to place your team in a division that we think
your team
belongs in.
DIVISIONS
OF PLAY
DIAPER DANDY (10 and 11 yrs old)
WANNA BE LIKE MIKE (12 and 13 yrs old)
HOOP DREAM (14 and 15 yrs old)
RISING STAR (16 and 17 yrs old)
UNIVERSITY (22-under)
MEN’S SENIOR (35-44)
MEN’S MASTERS (45-over)
WOMEN’S/GIRLS OPEN (minimum 2 Asians per team)
HOOSIER (those
who play just for fun)
CAGER (those
who play occasionally and are somewhat competitive)
STREETBALL (those
who want to play competitive teams and can hang with almost anyone
in the playground)
ALL STAR (those
who want to play against the best)
WE RESERVE
THE RIGHT TO ADD OR CANCEL DIVISIONS OF PLAY
HOOP ACTION
FANFEST
Players and spectators alike will have the opportunity to show
us their shooting skills in a variety of contests going on throughout
the weekend.
CATHAY
PACIFIC 3-pt. SHOOTOUT-
take a chance and see how many trifectas
you can make in 30 seconds. the top shooters will advance to
the championship round
for a chance to win a round-trip ticket to hong kong.
TRICITY
INSURANCE FOUL SHOT
- A free shot right? put your money where your
mouth is. let’s see how many you can make in a row. the
top free throw shooters
compete for NBA merchandise.
MANNA HOUSE
BAKERY SHOOTAROUND
- do you have the shooter’s touch?
there’s eight spots on the floor to see if can light it up.
the top finishers will compete
for the grand prize: 25” color t.v.
WHAT YOU
GET
You’ve seen them all over - in school, at the park, and in
the mall. it’s the
official commemorative 3on3 t-shirt. Every player gets one.
If you have played
in the 3on3 before, then you know that our t-shirts are the coolest
basketball
gear around. It’s designed by john lee designs and have
become collector’s
items. The only way to get one is to sign up your team for the
one and only
original sing tao 3on3 asian basketball championships.
HOW TO SIGN
UP
1) Fill out the entire entry form, incomplete entry forms will
not be accepted and will be returned.
2) All participants must sign the completed entry forms. Players
under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign also.
3) Mail all completed entry forms along with a self-addressed
stamped envelope with entry fee payable to: New York ROCKITS
AIA, 36 Market St., #3, NYC, NY 10002.
All teams will be notified by mail or check our website for
confirmation.
4) All entries must be received by Friday, July 21, 2000. No entries
will be accepted after this date.
5) All entries must be received via mail. Entries that are dropped
off or hand delivered will not be accepted.
ENTRY FEE
Ages 10-15: $64 per team Ages 16-22: $72 per team Ages
18-Up: $80 per team
LIMITED TO 232 teams
Space is extremely limited and entries will be accepted on a first
come first serve basis. Once divisions are filled up, we are
unable to accept any other entries whether they were sent/received
before the deadline. Deadline: Friday, July 21, 2000 @ 6PM.
CAPTAIN’S MEETING - Wednesday, July 26, 2000
Each team is required to be represented at the captain’s
meeting to pick up their schedule of games. The meeting time
is 6:30PM at the Chinatown YMCA, 100 Hester Street, NYC, NY, 10002.
Only one person per team should attend this meeting since space
is limited. Check our site for directions.
To Meeting By Subway: B or D train to Grand St. and walk
1 block to Hester St. going towards Chinatown.
By Car from Brooklyn or Queens: Williamsburg bridge to
Manhattan. You will now be on Delancey St. Go straight on Delancey
to Chystie St. Make left turn and continue past Grand St. The
Chinatown YMCA is on the next block - Hester Street.
CLICK HERE FOR 3 ON 3 ENTRY FORM
OFFICIAL 3on3/STREETBALLRULES
1) Each team will consist of a maximum of four players. All players
must be of Asian descent. If there is any doubt, send proof (birth
cert., passport, etc.).
2) A player may only play on one team in the tournament. He or
she can not participate in more than one division. Teams found
violating this rule will be disqualified immediately. All rosters
are final at time of submittence. No changes will be allowed
regardless of injury.
3) We reserve the right to verify a player’s nationality,
age, height, and playing experience. Each player is required
to have some form of I.D. on days of the tournament. Failure
to do so will result in forfeit or removal from the tournament.The
burden of proof is on you.
4) All teams will be guaranteed to play in at least three scheduled
games.
Beginning with the Playoff Round - the format will be single
elimination.
5) Each game will have a time limit of 20 minutes or the first
team to score 30 points (17-under divisions = 15 minutes or first
to score 25 points). The last minute of regulation time will
be stop time. Overtime is 1 minute running, 1 minute stop time.
Alternate possession after each basket.
6) Scoring: 2 points for baskets made inside the 3 point line;
3 points for each basket made outside the 3-point arc. Foul shots
are worth 1 point each.
7) Each player is allowed five personal fouls. After fouling
out, a player can not reenter game. Technical fouls count as
team and personal fouls. All technical fouls are two shots and
the ball. One and one begins on the team’s ninth foul.
Two shot bonus begins on the team’s 13th foul.
8) Two timeouts per game and does not carry into overtime. Overtime
= 1 timeout.
9) Absolutely no fighting is allowed. Subject to dismissal from
the tournament.
10) We reserve the right to reduce the number of scheduled games,
or shorten games, postpone or cancel event due to rain or unforseen
circumstances. Raindates to be announced.
11) Referees provided by the New York Rockits Athletes In Action.
Certified IAABO referees will make the calls in the Championship
Round.
12) Absolutely no refunds will be given.
13) Each team must wear same color shirts, preferably with numbers.
14) All other rules and decisions will be determined by the organizing
committee.
THANKS AND
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!
ASIAN BASKETBALL
- GET IN THE GAME
1st Annual ASIANHOOPS.COM
5on5 Streetball Champions Cup
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2000
Place: Roosevelt Park B-ball Courts, P.S. 1 B-ball Courts
Time: 8:30am - 7:00pm
It's 5on5 basketball and you're invited to enter your team in
the 1st Annual WWW.ASIANHOOPS.COM 5on5 Streetball Champions Cup.
Patterned after many of the international Asian basketball tournaments
held in Asia, this event will offer established competitive teams
and newly formed teams the opportunity to showcase their individual/team
skills in 5on5 basketball. The tournament will feature two divisiosns
of play: 1) MEN'S OPEN (12
team limit) and 2) MEN'S
RECREATION (12
team limit). So sign
up if you've got a team or just a bunch of friends that want to
pla1y some 5on5. SIGN UP has already begun and tournament will
be closed as soon as tourney limit is reached or until Saturday,
July 29th, whichever comes first.
Click here for entry form.
1st Annual HIGH SCHOOL Asian Community Basketball League
Dates: Saturday Mornings (9am-Noon), September thru December
Place: I.S. 56 School (Chinatown) Gym
Looking for some hoop action in the winter can be tough. Well, we've decided to revive the High School Asian Community Basketball League (previously staged in 1996 and 1997) and offer students an opportunity to hoop it up during the winter season. You can enter as a team or individually. Additional information and entry forms for this event will be coming soon.
