IN GAME Rules of BeerCityHoops 5v5 are as follows:
- games are played on a full court in 5v5
- teams must field 4 players to participate (opposing team has option of 4v4 or allowing sub)
- 36-minute running clock (last 6 minutes is timed where available)
- we use the on-court arc, shots inside the arc are worth 2 points and outside the arc are worth three points
- shots made from beyond our added “3G” line at 23’9″ activate a “Make It, Take It” for offense
- fouls on MADE baskets create one free throw for shooter. defense ball out-of-bounds.
- fouls on “3G” MADE baskets create one free throw. offense ball at half-court.
- after violations/non-shooting fouls, defense returns ball to offense at mid-court to restart (no check-ups)
- substitutions may be made on a dead ball or by calling timeout
- each team receives two 30-second timeouts
- a 60-second Halftime at 1st dead ball after 18:00 mark
- all defensive strategies are allowed
- we use a 29.5 size game ball
- players foul out after 6 personal fouls
OVERTIME RULES: FIRST TEAM TO 6 WINS
ON/OFF-COURT Rules of BeerCityHoops 5v5 are as follows:
- Do it like Stuart Scott. “Be as cool as the other side of the pillow.”
- players should arrive 10-15 minutes early for pre-game festivities/warm-ups
- we play a casually competitive game, meaning bring the hustle not the harm (we go to work off court, too)
- players should plan on staying for 5-10 minutes for post-game festivities/interviews
- teams are asked to raise & donate $336 to a local Grand Rapids area non-profit
- players are asked to reach out to the community to join the league as sponsors (ranging from $-$$$$)
IF FOR ANY REASON WE ARE CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19, ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE ENTRY INTO A FUTURE LEAGUE SEASON