All Barber League

Welcome to the world of All Barber League’s 3-on-3 basketball! Three-on-three basketball is a relatively new modification to the sport that is growing in popularity every year. While already being the most popular sport in the world, 3-on-3 is bringing in more and more people who can play this modified form of basketball.

Barber shop 101 in conjunction with JH & Associates present America’s first “ALL BARBERS LEAGUE’s 3-on-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. This event is the collection of New York’s finest barbers in what is soon to become a basketball tradition within the greater NYC communities. We will take eight teams comprised of seven of New York City’s finest barbers in an elimination style series to promote knowledge of the field and raise funds for at-risk youth. The goal of this event is to bring together barbershops from all over the city, and bring the barber shop culture to the court.

Three-on-three uses the same principles and concepts of regulation 5-on-5 basketball, except that it is played on a half court with only six players on the floor. This form of basketball allows the more recreational type of athlete to stay involved with this great sport!

The purpose of this tournament is:

• To raise money for local at-risk youth serving agencies, including Safe Space NYC, Inc.;
• Promote knowledge as to the challenges facing our young people; and
• Begin to develop a dialogue between local agencies and community members as to how to assist our young people with achieving personal and professional success.

About Barbershop 101:

Barbershop101 teaches young aspiring barbers, the art of how to be a barber from beginning to end. We provide all the tools and supplies required to make it in this business. Barbershop 101 details client demographics in all areas- from building client base to knowing how to cater to each client. There is so much to be learned - from the politics of barbering to providing proper etiquette. We discuss the many topics that present the winning attributes of becoming an enterprising barber with shop and all.

Barbershop 101 also introduces to young aspiring individuals the tricks of the trade so they can learn how to cut hair and understand the principles of providing proper ethics along the way. It is our goal to ensure that our apprentices develop and understand the proper morals and values barbering business- from proper hygiene practices to knowing how to engage with your clients while their getting their cut.

About JH & Associates:

JH & Associates continues to walk the path of prosperity. Spearheaded by Julian Hill Jr., JH & Associates conceives, creates, and cultivates new business alliances that reinforce and fuel high quality marketing and advertising initiatives. JH&A handle strategic marketing and advertising, professionally and efficiently, with exceptional design and execution. We implement dynamic and creative campaigns that produce desired results. As a well known out-of-the-box thinker with extraordinary written, interpersonal, managerial and developmental skills, Mr. Julian Hill is destined to take JH&A to the top, while solidifying a life-long commitment to professional excellence. JH&A provides exceptional social and people interaction; broker contract negotiations; coordinate media purchasing; manage budgets; identify brands to create global awareness for your company. Whether it’s the streets or the World Wide Web, JH&A creates that “buzz” necessary to take your brand to new heights. JH & Associates makes it HAPPEN!

Barbershop 101 and JH & Associates “Playing it Safe”:

It is common knowledge that the barbershop is a safe space for men, young and old, to meet in a spirit of unity, community, fresh cuts and networking. Hollywood has recognized this unique culture and brought it to the big screen in various hit movies however the ABL would like to exemplify how the free association that thrives within barbershops has created a dynamic culture of young men whose goal is to provide at-risk youth with the knowledge and allies they will need to become successful individuals.

Along with the basketball tournament, ABL will have a bevy of entertainment and interactive games for all ages making this a true family event. Below are the details of the All Barber Basketball League.

Tournament Schedule:

This will be set-up as a bracket style tournament similar to NCAA’s Final Four along with NCAA basketball rules. This will be an elimination series working its way down to the final two shops (teams) competing for a shops worth of barber gear.

The following rules have been designed to ensure fair play and security for all participants. Each player is expected to understand these rules prior to participation in the tournament. Any questions concerning these rules should be directed to ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff.

PRIOR TO EACH GAME

Each team must have a minimum of three (3) players on its roster who have registered their team by the pre-determined entry deadline. Additions and/or changes to any roster must be approved by ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff member and completed prior to the start of a team’s first scheduled game. No substitutions are allowed after your first scheduled game. A player is allowed to participate on only one team in their division for the duration of the tournament. All players must sign the score sheet before each game and designate the team’s captain/spokesperson. The team captain will represent his/her team as a spokesperson at all times.

All games must start with three players on each team, unless a team with three players agrees to allow the opposing team to play with only two players. If a team with a least three players does not allow the opposing team to play with two players, or if the opposing team has zero or one players, that team will be penalized one point per minute after the designated start time up to 10 points. Game is forfeited after 10 minutes.

All games are played on a half court. A coin flip prior to the start of the game will determine which team has the initial possession.

GAME PLAY:

Starting play/Resuming play/

• Throwing in: The ball must be checked by an opposing player and then must be thrown (not dribbled) in from outside the two-point line.
• First Violation: Warning from the referees or court supervisor
• Second Violation: Change of possession
• Length of Games:
• First team to score 16 points (win by two), or 30 minutes, whichever comes first. If the game goes 30 minutes, the team with the most points wins. The only exception is the Championship Game in each division, which has no time limit. A game won by forfeit will result in a 16-0 victory for the team present at the court.

Sudden Death Overtime:

If the score is tied at the end of 30 minutes, the game goes to overtime. A coin flip determines which team has the initial possession. The game winner is the first team to score a point in the overtime period.

No “Make It Take It”:

The ball changes possession after each scored basket, except after free throws in the occurrence that the shooting team retains possession of the ball.

Stalling:

No stalling is allowed. The referee, court supervisor or ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff member may institute a 30 second shot clock at any time. After a team has been warned about stalling, failure to attempt a shot within 30 seconds will result in loss of possession.

Jump Balls:

All jump balls, as determined by the officials, become the possession of the defensive team.

Time Outs:

Each team is allowed two 45-second time-outs per game. The 30-minute running clock does not stop unless the timeout is called during the final 2 minutes of the game.

Taking It Back:

When in play, the ball must be “taken back” on each change of possession. “Taking it back” means BOTH feet must be behind two-point arc. Failure to “take it back” is a violation.

First Violation: Warning from the referee or court supervisor

Each Individual Violation: Change of Possession

Fouls:

• Any time a basket is MADE and a foul is called: The basket counts
• The referee and/or court representative records the foul
• Defending team receives the ball if a foul is called and a basket is NOT MADE:

RECORDED TEAM FOUL # RESULT (for team that was fouled)

• Team Fouls 1 through 6

All fouls are common fouls. Retain ball and check ball from behind the two-point arc.

• Team Fouls 7-11

One (1) free throw, unless fouled in the act of shooting behind the two-point arc, then two (2) free throws are awarded. Ball changes possession after free throw attempt(s).

• Team Fouls 12+

One (1) free throw, unless fouled in the act of shooting behind the two-point arc, then two (2) free throws are awarded. Regardless of make or missed free throw(s), the shooting team retains possession.

• All intentional fouls will be called by the referee, court supervisor or ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff member only and results in one free throw for the player fouled AND his/her team retains possession and checks the ball behind the two-point arc.

• An intentional foul is a personal or technical foul designed to stop or keep the clock from starting, to neutralize an opponent’s obvious advantageous position, contact away from the ball, or when not playing the ball. It may or may not be premeditated and is not based on the severity of the act. There is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for flagrant fouls or continuous misconduct. At the discretion of the referee, court supervisor or Tournament Staff member, these types of behaviors will result in team forfeiture of the game in question, and the team and/or individual be put under probation for the duration of tournament play. Further offenses will lead to team dismissal from the tournament. All flagrant fouls are called by the referee, court supervisor or ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff only. A flagrant foul may be a personal technical foul of violent or savage nature, or a technical non-contact foul which displays unacceptable conduct. It may or may not be intentional. If personal, it involves violent contact such as striking, kneeing, etc. If technical, it involves dead ball contact or non-contact at any time which is extreme or persistent, vulgar, or abusive conduct.

AFTER THE GAME

The captain of the winning team must obtain the score sheet from the referee or court supervisor and deliver this score sheet the Scoreboard tent. The official schedule for the tournament can be found in the Scoreboard tent. After each game, each team must check the Scoreboard for future scheduling and information.

SCORING

Baskets made from inside the two-point arc count as one (1) point. Baskets made when the shooter has BOTH FEET behind the two-point arc count as two (2) points. Court supervisors or referees will call “two points”. If there is any doubt by the court supervisor or referees as to whether the made basket is worth one or two points, the basket will count as one point.

Free Throws:

Free throws count as one (1) point. All free throws are dead balls. The try for goal shall be made within 10 seconds after the ball has been placed at the disposal of the free thrower. All other players will remain behind the two-point arc while the free throw attempt is being made.

BASKETBALL GOAL INFORMATION

The ball is out of bounds if the ball:

• Passes over the top edge of the backboard or touches the back side of the backboard
• Touches the arms attached to the back of the backboard

The ball remains in play if the ball:

• Touches the pad (”garage door”) in front of the basket
• Touches the bottom edge of the backboard
• Touches one of the side edges of the backboard.
• Touches the top edge of the backboard but does not pass over the top edge of the backboard

TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION

Any questions or disputes will be discussed only with the team spokesperson. Disputes will not be heard after the game has been completed.

ABL 3on3 reserves the right to reduce the number of scheduled games, or shorten games, due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff reserves the right to disqualify any team for infractions of the following policies:

Use of illegal players:

The players listed on the roster at the time an entry form is submitted are the only players eligible without the consent of the ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff. The ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff reserves the right to request identification from players at any time during the tournament. All participants are required to carry personal picture identification to the tournament (Birth Certificate for minors).

False information:

Information provided to ABL 3on3 on your entry form is the basis for division breakdowns. Any false information is grounds for disqualification.

Unnecessary vulgarity or abusive conduct:

Good sportsmanship is expected. An ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff member may assist at any time, including officiating games, immediately implementing the shooting of foul shots, terminating a game, and/or escorting the player or team from the premises. To ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, referees, and ABL 3on3 Tournament Staff, designated ABL 3on3 Security will patrol, and be stationed at the gymnasium from beginning to end.

REFEREES & THEIR DUTIES

Each referee and / or court monitor must be provided with a clipboard, 3-on-3 score sheets, pen, tournament rules and your tournament schedule.

• Recommend one referee per ½ court to officiate the games and to keep score. If available, two officials should be used for semi-finals and finals.
• If no referee available, you must have a “Court Monitor” to score keep and keep games on time.
• Last resort would have players call their own game.
• Encourage referees to bring whistle, gray referee shirt, sun block, water bottle and hat (if outside)
• Ensure the referees are aware of the tournament rules and procedures well in advance of the games.
• A Tournament Organizer must available at the tournament at all times.

Referee Responsibilities:

• Ensure all games begin and end on time
• Keep time (30 Minutes, running)
• Keep score (1 point per basket & free throws, 2 for outside “3 pt. line”) on provided scoresheet.
• Act as final decision maker when the players cannot reach one. The CM’s decision is final!
• Act is a source for tournament information. Keep your CM’s up-to-date on timelines, tournament rules, locations, etc.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE GUIDE

• Time Requirement: Allow 30 minutes, running time per game
• Do not schedule more than two games back to back for teams - allow for breaks to avoid overexertion, fatigue and injury.

FACTORS TO SEPARATE TEAMS INTO DIVISIONS (in order)

• Gender (male or female) - if team is co-ed, place them into the male division
• Present Age - take the average age of the team - add all team members ages; divide by number of team members
• Height - take the average height of the team - add all team members height; divide by number of team members
• Ability - on team entry form, ask for playing experience or frequency of participation (daily, weekly, monthly, never, etc.)

HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT:

Our half time intermission programs will include half-time shows, including a “Fastest Hair Cut Contest” a special kids longest shot, and a slam dunk contest. Sure to make this a half time event that no one will forget any time soon!

Confirmed Talent:

• Host; G. George, Comedian
• Music; DJ Mix Tape King
• Local youth dance groups and upcoming musicians

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

The community organizations listed below will be invited to table and promote their programs at the event although they will not be given any monetary donations.

• Safe Space Programs - Queens
• BIG Security
• The Streetworks Project - Manhattan
• The Door - Manhattan
• The Y.E.S. Program facilitated through The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center - Manhattan
• ACQC - Queens
• Rainbow Heights Club - Brooklyn
• ACS - Any Borough

BUDGETING FACTORS

Basketball is a very inexpensive sport to operate. There is however costs that any event must deal with. The following items should be considered when budgeting for your event

EXPENSES

• Site / gym / portable hoop rental
• Equipment (see page 1) (balls, clipboards, pens, etc.)
• Referee / Court Monitor payment
• Photocopying / administration
• Promotion (posters, mailing, faxing, long distance phone calls)
• Medical / first aid supplies
• Misc.

REVENUE

• Tournament entry fee $10 if over twelve years old and free if under twelve years old
• Sponsors / suppliers
• Funding / grants / donations
• Basic Refreshments $1 (soda, water, coffee) and Snacks $1 (bag of chips) $2 (hot dogs)
• Promotional Items $10 - $15 T-shirts will be sold.
• Bake Off $2 to $3 for piece of cake or pie, cookies, etc.
• All profits will go to benefit the local youth organizations in the community, specifically Safe Space and Barbershop101.

AWARENESS, ENTERTAINMENT AND PROMOTION

• Music playing (radio, taped music)
• Public address system - announcements, presentations
• Three-point shooting contest
• Free throw shooting contest
• Slam dunk competition
• Participant T-shirts & other giveaways

PROMOTION TOOLS & IDEAS

• Distribute information to area Barbershops
• Media release
• ABL’s official Website, web calendar , newsletter , etc)
• Contact past participants
• Contact regional Sport Associations
• Develop poster or brochures

Barbershop101.com and JH & Associates:

• We will assure a clean playing surface to ensure a safe playing environment for all.
• We will have extra balls on hand to replace ones either lost or stolen
• We have available volunteers to help - We have contacted participant’s parents, friends etc. to assist in the day to day operation to make this monumental event happens in an efficient and effective way. Investors and sponsors will maximize their ROI and we will reach our goal to support the community with a “one of its kinds” fun loving event. See you there soon.

ABL EVENT ONE-SHEETER:

Who: Barbershop101.com and JH & Associates

What: Present the American Barbers League

When: TBD (August or September of 2008)

Where: Baruch College, NYC

Why:

• To raise money for local at-risk youth serving agencies, including Safe Space NYC, Inc.;

• Promote knowledge as to the challenges facing our young people; and

• Begin to develop a dialogue between local agencies and community members as to how to assist our young people with achieving personal and professional success.

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