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Suncoast 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & 3-Point Competition
Date
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Venue
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center
Entry Fee
$200 / teamEarly registration
3-Point Contest
$10 / playerEarly registration
What's Included
OFFICIAL EVENT T-SHIRT + GIFT BAG
- Minimum 4 games — 3 pool-play games + championship-bracket entry
- Each registered player receives an official Suncoast 3 on 3 event T-shirt to keep
- Player gift bag with bottled water and a snack
- One extra bottled-water ticket per player
- Free spectator admission
- Chance to earn engraved trophies and sponsor merchandise
| Registration period | Middle & High School | 3-Point |
|---|---|---|
| Through Nov 10, 2026Now | $200 | $10/player |
| Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | $250 | $15/player |
Flat team rate for 3–4 players — $50 per player for a four-player youth team at the early rate. No hidden fees or processing surcharges. Late registration available Jan 3–8 if space permits.
Register Your Team — $200Countdown to Tip-Off
81
Days
20
Hours
17
Minutes
59
Seconds
About The Event
A Full Day Of Hoops
- Middle School Division: grades 6–8 (2026–27)
- 4-game guarantee: 3 pool play + at least 1 bracket game
- 3-Point Challenge after pool play
- 1st- and 2nd-place teams receive custom-engraved trophies and merchandise from event sponsors.
Location
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center
16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Travel & Hotels
Traveling to Fort Myers?
Suncoast 3-on-3 has partnered with local nonprofit Lee County Sports Housing to offer discounted hotel accommodations for our January 9, 2027 event.
Browse participating hotels, current rates, and availability through our event's booking link. Hotel options may be updated periodically as additional accommodations become available.
Local reservation specialists can also help with hotel amenities, beaches, attractions, shopping, and restaurants.
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For hotel assistance, call Lee County Sports Housing at 239-541-1800, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM Eastern Time. Event discounted rates are available only through this booking link or by calling the housing team.
Hotel booking is optional and separate from tournament registration. Review the hotel's rates, fees, and cancellation terms before reserving.
Game Format
Fast. Physical. Fair.
Format
3-on-3
4 player max roster
Game Length
10 min
or first to 21 pts
Scoring
1 & 2
1 inside · 2 outside arc
Shot Clock
12 sec
Enforced every possession
Every team is guaranteed 3 pool-play games and at least 1 championship-bracket game, for a minimum of 4 games total. Additional games depend on advancement through the bracket.
Full Tournament RulesPlay For Real
Prizes By Division
Same-day personalized trophies: engraved on site on tournament day. Staff confirm each player’s name and spelling before engraving.
Middle School Division
Podium Prizes
- 🥇1st Place
- Custom-engraved 1st-place trophy for each rostered player
- Merchandise from event sponsors (awarded on-site)
- 🥈2nd Place
- Custom-engraved 2nd-place trophy for each rostered player
- Merchandise from event sponsors (awarded on-site)
Middle School and High School podium prizes include engraved trophies and sponsor merchandise. No cash prizes are awarded in these divisions.
Optional Add-On · At Checkout
Suncoast 3-Point Shootout
$15$10 early rate per player through Nov 10- Held indoors after pool play, before the championship bracket
- 5 spots × 5 balls · money ball worth 2 · max score 30
- Does not affect team standings
- One entry per player, in your own division
- Middle School: engraved trophy + merchandise from event sponsors
Scoring and tiebreakers: Rules · Event Terms
Vendors On Site
Local businesses and vendors will be on-site throughout the day. Interested in booth space? Reach out to learn more.
Vendor ApplicationFood On Site
Food vendors are not confirmed yet. Interested in serving food? Send us an inquiry.
Food Truck Inquiry 4-Game Guarantee
3 pool-play games + at least 1 championship-bracket game
Event-Day Flow
- Step 1Check-InCheck-in window: 7:00–8:00 AM
- Step 2Pool PlayFirst game / tip-off: 9:00 AM · 3 guaranteed games · indoor & outdoor covered courts
- Step 33-Point ChallengeFeatured competition · indoor
- Step 4Championship BracketEVERY TEAM ADVANCES · indoor only
- Step 5Finals & AwardsTiming depends on team count
- • Finish time depends on the number of teams
- • 3-Point Challenge does not affect standings
- • Registration may close early if capacity is reached
Questions
Frequently Asked
How many players can I have on my team?+
Up to 4 players per team — 3 on the court plus 1 substitute. All players must be listed on the roster at registration.
What are the divisions?+
Three divisions: Middle School, High School, and Adult Division (18+). Middle School = grades 6–8 and High School = grades 9–12 in the 2026–27 school year. Adult Division (18+) is open to high school graduates and adults 18+. Players must be 18 or older on January 9, 2027 and may not be currently enrolled in high school. Players must play in their eligible division; no exceptions.
Can we get a refund or transfer if our team can't make it?+
No. Team registration is final and nonrefundable after payment, and team withdrawals and no-shows are not eligible for a transfer to a future event. If Suncoast 3-on-3 cancels the tournament, changes the date, cancels a division, or cancels a division's 3-Point Competition, the Registration & Refund Policy explains your refund options.
How much is registration?+
Per team of 3–4 players — Middle & High School: $200 through Nov 10, 2026; $250 Nov 11–Jan 2; $350 Jan 3–8 (subject to space); $400 on Jan 9 (staff-approved openings only). Adult: $275 through Nov 10; $300 Nov 11–Jan 2; $350 Jan 3–8; $400 Jan 9. Example for a four-player youth team: $50 per player early, $62.50 standard. One captain registers and pays for the entire team. Standard registration ends January 2, 2027; limited late registration continues afterward. Late registrations are subject to available space and T-shirt sizes. 3-Point Contest: $10/player through Nov 10, then $15. No added processing fees.
How many games do I get?+
Every team is guaranteed at least 4 games: 3 pool-play games plus at least 1 championship-bracket game.
What happens after pool play?+
Every team advances to the championship bracket.
Is there a losers bracket?+
No. The tournament uses a single-elimination championship bracket after pool play.
When is the 3-point competition?+
The Suncoast 3-Point Challenge takes place after pool play and before championship-bracket play. It does not affect tournament standings.
When does the tournament start?+
Team check-in begins at 7:00 AM and the first games begin at 9:00 AM.
Where is the tournament?+
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
What do winners receive?+
1st and 2nd place: custom-engraved trophies for every rostered player + merchandise from event sponsors. There are no third-place awards. 3-Point winner: engraved trophy + merchandise from event sponsors.
Are food and drinks available?+
Yes, for purchase. Breakfast Bros is available during the first part of the day, and concessions such as snacks, hot dogs, and pizza are available throughout the day (menu items subject to availability). Food is eaten in the designated concessions/seating room with tables and chairs — only water and Gatorade are allowed in the court area. Each player gets one bottled water in the check-in bag plus a ticket for one additional bottled water.
Is there a charge for spectators?+
No. Spectator admission is free.
Can girls' teams or mixed teams play?+
Yes. Our regular divisions welcome boys’/men’s teams, girls’/women’s teams, and mixed teams. All team compositions compete together within their eligible age or grade division. Separate girls-only youth brackets may be offered if sufficient teams register. Girls are always welcome on boys’ or mixed teams and may choose the regular bracket even if a girls-only bracket forms; boys cannot enter a girls-only bracket. Interest closes December 15, 2026 and we’ll email an update by December 18, 2026. Six paid teams are required to confirm a separate bracket; no team is moved between brackets without its agreement.
How are pool play, seeding, and the schedule set?+
Pool play runs on four indoor and four outdoor half courts at the same time. Staff consider pool results and observed performance when assigning bracket seeds, using consistent, documented criteria. The schedule and preliminary assignments are published January 6 and may be updated for approved late entries, withdrawals, no-shows, and operational needs — affected teams are notified. Games start on 15-minute intervals (up to 10 minutes of play plus 5 minutes of changeover); extra time is built in between every game to absorb late starts, and games may begin early when both teams are ready. A team needs three eligible players ready within five minutes of the official start time or it forfeits that game.
Can we change our roster?+
Ordinary eligible roster changes are allowed through January 2. After that, staff may approve emergency replacements — including at event-day check-in — before the team begins pool play. Replacements must be eligible and complete their own waiver before playing; replacement players receive their requested T-shirt size when it is available, otherwise they choose from the sizes on hand.
What do players wear? Do we keep the pinnies?+
Each registered player receives an official Suncoast 3 on 3 event T-shirt to keep. Colors are assigned by division. During games, the designated away team wears Suncoast-provided pinnies so opponents are easy to distinguish. Each team is assigned its own set for the event and returns it when finished.
Are discounted hotels available?+
Yes. Suncoast 3-on-3 has partnered with Lee County Sports Housing to offer discounted hotel options. View current accommodations through our event hotel link, or call 239-541-1800 during their weekday business hours. Hotel reservations are optional and separate from tournament registration.