3on3 tournament info GAME SCHEDULES Saturday, August 2 HOOSIER NORTH (revised) BLACKTOP 2 (revised) WOMEN'S OPEN A WOMEN'S OPEN B GIRLS SHINING STAR 17U GIRLS HOOP DREAM 15U CAGER GOLD ALL STAR HOOP DREAM 15U BE LIKE MIKE 13U Sunday, August 3 PARK BALLER revised schedules HOOSIER WEST BLACKTOP 1 5'10" ELITE 5'10" FUN   2007 photos

AUGUST 2-3 It's Official - Over 211 teams have signed up to play in this year's 3on3 extravagana sponsored by UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK and www.asianhoops.com. Good Luck to all of you, and we'll see you on the courts. TIP OFF TIME 8:30am-5:30pm COME ON DOWN TOURNAMENT PREVIEW (here's where I get even) Saturday, August 2nd Hey, there's s going to be some serious hoop action on this the second Saturday. The Women's and girls divisions will be out strutting their game. Now if you don't believe they got game, we can ask Jenny Chan and DJ Liu about the championship they won in the Hoosier East division last Saturday while beating up on the fellas. Of course they did have Justin Kao and Michael Louie on their team, but they did their share to grab the CHIP. Believe me, those 12 bruise marks on Jenny's arms and legs were no joke. They were the battle scars of playing against the men. Let's look at the Women's A division. Returning to defend their 2007 title are the Lady Cruisers led by Diane Wong and Tracy Ng. They've picked up Rebecca Chin formerly of the Philly Lady Suns, and added Joanna Lau, back from motherhood (there's no better way to say it). The Sabres bring two teams into the mix this year. Jenny Chan and DJ Liu (where have I read their names before) will look to see if they can continue their championship streak. Also on the squad is Tiffany Lee and Sabrina Cheng. Tiff can hoop with the best of them, boys included and Sabrina has shown an uncanny ability to rise to the occassion at the 3on3. The USAB Warriors return with Cadie Chu and Nicole Lem. Cadie, a recent NACBA all tournament team selection has graduated high school and will be bringing her hoops with her to college locally. Nicole, still only 15 is returning from ACL surgery and will be looking to ease her way back gradually. Guard Stephanie Chin rounds out this magnificent trio. No, I didn't forget about the Toronto Dragons. That's right, Danby and Lee Anne are back again. These two veteran hoopsters from Toronto always try their best to come to NYC for our tournaments. Along with Angie Leung, a lightning quick guard, they'll definitely be in the hunt. They've got game and have been close to the chip the last few years only to lose a heartbreaker. Wow, it's going to get crazy. What about the men? Well, Saturday highlights our top division, the ALL STARS. Eight of the best teams in Asian hoops from the east coast will battle it in 2008 for bragging rights. The NY Rockits AIA return but with only one holdover from the last 2 championship teams. Will Chris Chin be enough? The RL Cruisers will be the crowd's pick once again. Big daddy Tony Hu, and George (the good looking one) Chan present an unstoppable duo down low while Chris Liu continues to scorch the nets from deep. A team that may surprise are the NY Fury led by guard Ren Shieh. Ren can ball and when he's on he's tough to stop. But it's Harris Chung, 6'3" forward with skills who can do it all that will lead them to a CHIP. The Asphalt Ninjas A, a bunch of USAB ballers making a name for themselves will also be dangerous. Wilson Lew, everyone knows Wilson leads his team along with Alex Stewart and Rommel Dolar. Also listed on their team is Harris Chung. I think whichever team Harris decides to play for will go the furthest. You got my word on it. Finally, it wouldn't be a preview without a mention of the Doggs. Quincy "I'm glad to be alive" Tso returns with his team after grabbing the "CHIP" in the Streetball division last week. Eddie"Silent Assassin" Wang is also back this week. Rounding out the team are Mike Kim, a slasher/scorer and Stan "I'm gonna retire soon" Yeung, one of the top pg's on the east coast. Man, I gotta get someone like Steve "Porky" Cheung to start writin these up. Saturday, July 27th STREETBALL DIVISION - Some of the top Asian ballers will be competing in this the 2nd highest rated division of the 3on3. 2007 champs, The Doggs return to defend their title. Led by the silky smooth play of Eddie Wang and George "tree trunks" Chan, they have the inside outside combo that is unstoppable. Rounding out the squad are Kevin "spike" Chin, and Quincy "I'm glad to be alive" Tso. Don't let appearances fool you, Kev Chin's got some game. As for Quincy, we were at a bbq in 2007 when he was pushed into the pool and almost cracked his head, hence the nickname. They will be tough to beat. Now for the serious writeup. There's been upset winners in the past and with the talent level this high anything can happen. The Bearcats will be looking to strut their stuff and guard Can Zhu can take over a game at any moment. His style of play is made for the 3on3. Teammates Ricky Vien, who can hit the j, post up and play the D will definitely be bringing it. Big man Jay Yee, 6'2" plays like a quiet giant and Yuming Li will look for his on offense. Another team that may cause problems for other teams is B.A.R.F., cute name but they got game. These boy hood friends grew up together and have been participating in the 3on3 from the beginning. Addie Kong and Robert Lee will look to provide the leadership and offense to this team. The Asphalt Ninjas, led by USAB regulars, Nick "the quick" Mui, Albert Chung and Yiming Pun will definitely put the hurt on many teams. Nick is probably the top pg on the east coast hoop circuit. He takes his man to the hole at will, plays d and dishes off. There's no better. Big Al grabs the boards and does everything a team needs to win. Yiming's brother, Wai rounds out this talented squad. Wait, the other Asphalt Ninjas S team is pretty decent too. Wilson Lew, everybody knows Wilson, leads his team with his experience and court sense. George Chan, "not the Cruisers George" is back with Wilson and is sure to make his presence felt. Finally, the Chariots led by Howie "Big Daddy" Chu will look to not only use his size and strength against all comers but to show that he's got some game too. Guard Ian Yu will also showcase his skills, tenacity, and look to bring home the "CHIP". I'm sure there's going to be others that will rock your boat in the "STREETBALL" division but these are the ones that have shown skills in the past. So for all of you that I didn't mention, "JUST BRING IT". HOOSIER EAST - 24 teams - Just too many for me to preview but I'll mention a few. Returning to defend their 2007 title is "ANYTHING". They've got the guards in Kevin "Ekins" Chin and Peter "the Chinese Professor" Mei. Both are extremely good ballhandlers and can break you down off the dribble with ease. Down low, it's big George Tang, the human eraser. Literally, the guys averages 2-3 blocks per game. On offense, he can make the plays and drop some buckets. But really, don't know why they're playing in this division. Also returning with another name is Asphalt Ninjas, no not the one playing in the streetball division. This co-ed team was within a basket last year from winning the "CHIP". Jenny Chan and DJ Liu, will be raising their game to another level once again. The other contingent that should make a difference is Justin Kao, a smoothshooting 19 year old with game. He's been playing in this 3on3 since he was 13 and he's got the trophies to prove it. A darkhorse team that may surprise are the SKYHAWKS. This trio of 35+ year olds are reuniting to play in their first 3on3 tournament in many years. If they use their experience, size, and brains they could definitely go further than they expect. Man, I'm tired. Hopefully, I can think of something to write about the other divisions. to be continued 14th Annual Asian 3 on 3... Over 2000+ players and spectators 20+ divisions on 10+ courts 3on3 Streetball At It's Best GET READY TO PLAY - UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK and ASIANHOOPS.COM are proud to present the East Coast's BIGGEST Asian basketball extravaganza: 14th Annual Asian 3on3 Basketball Championships on Saturday/Sunday, July 26-27 & August 2-3, 2008. This year's event will feature over 250 teams, 1000 players and 1000+fans, 500+ games, and lots of exciting hoop action. ANYONE CAN PLAY - Our 3 on 3 is the battle grounds for all ballers. It doesn't matter if you're tall or short, young or old, male or female, a college player, gym rat, street baller or just someone that occasionally plays. Where else can you see your best buddy or dad hustle like he's in the final game of NBA Finals. There's no better time to gather up some friends and play in the 3 on 3. WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS - Aside from the games, on Sunday, July 27 & Saturday, August 2, UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK will be sponsoring the HOOPZONE: hoop contests to test your skills in foul shooting, 3 point shooting, and more. There'll be prizes for the kids and adult winners. 3 ON 3 - JUST ENJOY - The 3 on 3 basketball tournament is something for everyone. With the help of countless volunteers, staff, and sponsors we're proud to be hosting this event. Regardless of your division, age or skill level, we ask that you, your team and your fans adhere to the basic philosophy surrounding our 3 on 3 - play hard, play fair and enjoy the game, regardless of the end result; try your best and be proud of your efforts; appreciate your teammates and opponents and their performances; so that you may ENJOY YOURSELF. FORMING A TEAM - Each team (four players) is placed in a division selected by yourself and competes against other teams of the same skill level. Divisions are set up according to a players skill level & playing ability, age, height, etc. Each team is guaranteed to play at least 3 games (2 preliminary and one playoff). The top teams advancing through the playoff/championship round may play 4-6 games during the day. Individual trophies will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams. CHOOSING YOUR DIVISION - We want you to choose the division that's best suited for your team. You'll make a 1st choice, 2nd choice, and 3rd choice. We'll do our best to accommodate your selection. But we reserve the right to place your team in a division that's more appropriate. WHAT YOU GET - Each participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt featuring this year's exciting logo. It's a must have for any hoop fan. 13 Years In The Making... This monster of a tournament was born in 1995 at the size of 75 teams. Through the years it has grown to as much as 300 teams. This year, over 250+ teams are expected to hoop it up. This summer event is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. For many of you, this could be the 14th consecutive year hooping it up!!! For others, this could be your first. Just remember to drop buckets, have fun and make some friends!!! contact us: rockits@asianhoops.com   Latest 3on3 Updates YES (brand of teas): Thirsty? YES brand of cold bottled teas will surely delight your thirst after hours of hooping it up at the 3on3. Well Luck Co., the sole distributor for YES brand of teas, has donated cases of green tea for participants to sample at the 3on3. CHANGE OF DATES: 5'10" and under (Recreation) division is now scheduled to be played on Sunday, July 27, 2008. (It was originally scheduled for Saturday, August 2nd). NEW DIVISION ADDED: A new division, Hoosier North has been added to the 3on3 schedule. This division will be played on Saturday, August 2nd. WOMEN' DIVISION: At present, we have only one Women's Open division. We can divide this into an A & B division if there are 5 or more teams signing up for both. Just attach a note that your preference is to play in the A or B group as your first choice. We'll do our best to accommodate but if not enough teams are signing up, then it'll be one division.

TOURNAMENT INFO SHEET in pdf format	DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM in pdf format	DATES AND DIVISIONS	DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS
PLAYER CHANGE FORM in pdf format	HOW TO SIGN UP	FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS	PARK LOCATIONS & Courts
RULES & ELIGIBILITY			T-SHIRTS, AWARDS AND MORE

The fastest way to register your team is to pay via credit card or paypal account. This way you don't have to worry about the mail getting lost.

1) USE YOUR CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO QUICKLY RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE TOURNAMENT (a handling charge of $3.00 will apply)

After paying, please send an email to: rockits@asianhoops.com with your team name and division chosen,then fax in the registration form. 718-417-0714

2) DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM AND MAIL IT WITH YOUR CHECK TO:
NEW YORK ROCKITS A.I.A., 36 Market Street, #3, NYC, NY 10002

HOW TO SIGN UP - MAIL
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 entry fee payable to: New York ROCKITS AIA; c/o 36 Market St., #3, NYC, NY 10002. All teams accepted to participate can check our website www.asianhoops.com on Monday, July 21st for confirmation.
4.All entries must be received by Saturday, July 19, 2008. No entries will be accepted after this date.
5.We are not responsible for lost mail or missed deliveries. Entries that are dropped off or hand delivered will not be accepted. Do not use UPS, Federal Express, Certified Mail, or Next Day Air as I work during the day and there will be no time for me to pick these up at the post office.

HOW TO SIGN UP - PAYPAL & FAX
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.Pay your entry fee with paypal account or credit card (a small service charge of $3.00 is already added to registration fees for processing payment).
4.Immediately send an email to rockits@asianhoops.com, type in the subject: 3on3 registration-paypal. In the email, type in your team name and division you are choosing to play in.
5.Not done yet, fax your form to 718-417-0714. (Fax only the sheets with te players infomation) We will need these 3 steps done simultaneously to officially register your team for the tournament.
6.We are not responsible for missed faxes.

ENTRY FEES - (additional $3.00 is included to handle processing fees)
WANNA BE LIKE MIKE 13-UNDER, BOYS HOOP DREAM 15-UNDER, GIRLS HOOP DREAM 15-UNDER: $75/team;

LIMITED TO 250 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: Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 6PM.

GAME SCHEDULES - will be posted on www.asianhoops.com beginning on Wednesday evening, 8:00pm,
July 23, 2008.

VERY COMPETITIVE
ALL-STAR - Our top rated division. For those that want to compete against the best - many of which have played at the high school or college level or those that know they can hang with anyone.

STREETBALL - Our second highest rated division. For those who want to play competitive teams and can hang with almost anyone in the playground

COMPETITIVE
CAGER GOLD - For those who play occasionally and are somewhat competitive

BLACKTOP 1 & 2 - This division is a step up from the Hoosier division. (In the past, if your team has performed exceptionally well in the Hoosier division, then it is time to move your team to this division)

FIVE FOOT TEN AND UNDER (ELITE) - This is the elite 5'10 and under and you got to bring your A-game. If you think you've got game and meet the height restrictions then let's see if you got some skills, little man. Height will be checked at the tournament site.

OTHER DIVISIONS - SOMEWHAT COMPETITIVE - AGE RESTRICTIVE

MEN'S SENIORS (30+ over) - Strictly for those who are 30+ over, play occasionally, and want to compete against others the same age.

MEN'S MASTERS (40+ over) - Strictly for those teams with players over the age of 40

UNIVERSITY (22-under) - Strictly for those who are between the ages of 16-22 yrs. old at tournament time

RISING STAR (17-under) - Many of you have played in this division when this division was first established. Strictly for those players who are 17 and under at tournament time

BOY'S HOOP DREAM (15-under) - Here you will get to see some future hoopsters who can really play. Strictly for those players who are 15 and under by tournament time

WANNA BE LIKE MIKE (13-under)- Our youngest division, it's strictly for those players who are 13 and under by tournament time

WOMENS OPEN - Our top rated women's division. For those who want to compete against the best with no age restrictions

GIRLS (17-UNDER) - Strictly for those who are 17 and under by tournament time. If there are enough teams to form a 15-under or 13-under division, we will do so.

GIRL'S HOOP DREAM (15-UNDER) - Girl's also dream. Here you will get to see future hoopsters who can really play. Strictly for those players who are 15 and under by tournament time

CO-ED - Each team will consist of two men and two women. During play, one women must be on the court at all times.

JUST FOR FUN
HOOSIER (East/West/North)- For those players and teams who play only occasionally and play just for fun. All players in this division must be of the same skill level. (Be fair, and rate your team carefully)

FIVE FOOT TEN AND UNDER (Recreation) - Exactly what it says. Forget six foot, Asians are usually shorter. With all teams about the same size, there's a chance for anyone to win. Height will be checked at the tournament site.

PARK BALLER - Occasional baller who may still have some game left.

What are the dates of the 3on3?
a) July 26-27, and August 2-3, 2008.

When is the team entry deadline?
a) All completed entries must be received by July 19, 2008.

Can I play in more than one division?
Yes you can. However, you are only allowed to play in certain divisions. Let me explain.
If you are playing in one of the competitive divisions, then you shouldn't be playing in the Hoosier or any recreational divisions.

If I'm playing in the All Star division, which other divisions can I play in?
a) You can play in one or more of these divisions: Streetball, Cager, Seniors 30+, Blacktop, 5'10" Elite, Mens Masters, Co-ed, and University. But you shouldn't play in a division where you are that much better than someone.

Can I play in the All Star division and the Hoosier Division or other recreation divisions?
a) Absolutely not. If you are playing in the All Star division, why would you want to play against players who aren't as good.

Which divisions are play for fun?
a) The Hoosier division, 5 ft. 10 and under recreation division, and the park baller division are for players playing just for fun.

What happens if I'm scheduled to play in two separate divisions at the same time?
a) We will not postpone or change any games after the schedule is completed. It is up to you to attend the games.

Does my team need to wear the same color uniforms with numbers?
a) Yes. It would make the referee's job that much easier.

Can I add or change a player from the original entry form that was submitted?
a) You can add or change a player up until Saturday, July 19th. There will be a $10 player change fee for each change prior to July 19th. After this date, no changes will be allowed on the rosters/entry form due to injury or any other matter. Teams found to be using any illegal player not on the roster/entry will be disqualified from the tournament immediately.

How can I add or change a player?
a) On the 3on3 page, click onto the player change/add form and download a form. Pay the $10 player change fee online with a paypal account or credit card. Then fax it to us at 718-417-0714 so that we can attach it to your roster/entry.

All games will be played at the following park locations:

Roosevelt Park (Houston Street) between Forsyth Street and Chrystie Street. The courts at this park are newer and the ground is better than the Grand Street courts used in past years.
Courts: a total of four courts.

Columbus Park (Mulberry Street) on the corner of Worth Street. In the heart of Chinatown.
Courts:
Columbus 1 and 2 located on the corner of Mulberry St. and Worth Street
UCB 1, 2, 3, are on the main ballfield/turf area on Mulberry Street

BE SURE TO CHECK SCHEDULE TO SEE WHICH PARK YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING IN.

Every player receives a commemorative 3on3 T-shirt just for playing. You've seen them all over as they are part of the exciting history of the 3on3. Definitely a collector's item. Championship teams (1st Place) and runners up (2nd place) will receive trophies.

ELIGIBILITY
The tournament is open to players who are at least 50% Oriental Nationality. Oriental nationalities are as follows: Chinese, Filipinos, Koreans,Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Japanese.

Exception: Grandfather rule - players of Indian descent who participated in this tournament from 1995-1998 are allowed to play. Verification from the tournament organizer must be done by July 19th.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT: each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament. In the playoff round/championship round, it's WIN AND ADVANCE. A loss and your team is done. Good Luck

1. Each team will consist of a maximum of four players. All players must be of Asian Oriental descent and he/she must at least 50% Asian Oriental (example: your mother or father must be 100% Asian/Oriental ). If there is any doubt, send proof (birth cert., passport, etc.) before the start of the tournament to verify.
2. A player may play on more than one team in the tournament except for the following conditions: All Star division players can also play in the Streetball, Co-ed, and age limit divisions. Hoosier division should be limited to those who want to play for fun. Please respect fellow hoopsters by joining the appropriate division. Players found violating this rule will be disqualified immediately. All rosters are final at time of submittal. 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
(Hoosier Divisions, Womens/Girls divisions and 17-under divisions = 15 minutes or first to score 25 points). The last minute of regulation time will be stop time (clock stops on made baskets). 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 and players will not line up in the lane.
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 due to rain or postponement of event.
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!!!