August 22, 2017

Veniceball presents the VBL World Games starting on Sept 15

VeniceBall presents the VBL World Games starting on Sept 1516 Teams. 12 Cities. 1 ChampionIt may be the offseason, but at the Venice Basketball League the #gameneverstops! Join us as we host the VBL World Games this coming September 15, 16 & 17. We'll have 16 teams hailing from 4 countries to play in a 5x5 tournament in a classic Venice Beach format games to 15pts by 1's and 2's - 21pts for the FinalsFor Rules c Expect the action to be as hot as the summer season, even if the weather cools off -- see you there! Friday Open Run:1-4pm: Free Open Run (Best 10 will get drafted onto the weekend)4-6pm: Handle Life competition presented by Dribble too Much and friendsSaturday the 16th10a -6pm: Pool Play DJ Summers and DJ DoxxSunday the 17th:10a- 6pm: One game elimination:2pm: Kurtis Blow performing Live hit single "Basketball" and "The Breaks"5pm: ChampionshipPlease contact us at contact@veniceball.com for more info

All teams must wear matching uniformsTeams must sign in 30 minutes in advance prior to each game at the registration tentAll players must sign liability releaseNo player may play on two teams unless a team only has 4 players in which case a 2 pts penalty is the result.Players may be added if they have not played until their 4th game as long as they are on the original roster. No playermay switch teams once they are eliminated.Sportsmanship at all times.Venice Beach is a family-friendly environment. Be respectful at all timesGAMEPLAY:1. First team to 15pts or 20 min. 10 min halves or switch at 7 points. 3 min break between halves2. Each team will be allotted one (1) 30 second time out per half (timeouts DO NOT carry over).3. In the result of a tie after 20 mins. the game will resume with a jump ball into sudden death.4. NO HACKING 4 fouls and you are OUT5. Technical and unsportsmanlike fouls are one point and the ball. 2 techs and you are out for the game. 3accumulative techs and you are out of the tournament.6. NO FREE Throws7. NO zone Defense. Man to man defense at all time. Double teams will be allowed8. 8 seconds to cross half court9. 10 sec to shoot if your team is up in the last 1 minute10. Saturday OG courts friendly matches will be played with 1’s, 2’s, 3’s & 4 pointers past half court. (This rule wasestablished in 1981 by the godfather of Streetball Ken Hicks).

  1. Semis and championship will be played to 21pts with no clock - Teams will switch at 11pts

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