The 2026 5th Annual Grade 9 Boys Invitational Basketball Tournament 3×3 Championships was started for those that enjoy the game and want to keep playing even though their school team’s season is over.  3×3 Teams meet for round robin elimination play on Tuesday February 24 at Lord Byng in Vancouver.  Many games are played and after several rounds, teams begin to be eliminated, so that by the end of the day, the Top Four teams are determined.  Those Top Four teams are seeded that evening and advance to the Championship Final Four at Lord Byng Sunday March 1 for a 2:00 checkin.  That afternoon, the 3×3 Final Four will compete on the main stage, immediately prior to the Grade 9 Game# 51, the 3rd and 4th place game.

• • Basketball Bursaries for the Final Four were increased to $2,000.

• • $1,000 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $300 for 3rd and $200 for 4th.

• • In 2022, we had about 40 players, in 2023 it grew to about 90 players, let’s see how big for this year _______??

We thank the Vancouver Bandits and their President, Dylan Kular, for their huge support again this year, the 3rd year in a row.

 

SCHEDULE

Tuesday February 24 – Elimination Round at Lord Byng
3:00 pm Gym opens and checkin begins.
Games all afternoon and evening (3:30 to 9:00 pm) with eliminations occurring until 4 teams are left.
The Final Four teams are then seeded for the Championship Games on March 1, at Lord Byng.

Sunday March 1 Championship Finals at Lord Byng
2:00 Checkin for the Final Four 3×3 Teams.
2:15 Preliminary Warmup
3:00 Final Four on the main court – #1 Seed vs #4 Seed and #2 Seed vs #3 Seed.
3:15 Gold and Bronze Medal Finals on the main court – Winner#1 vs Winner#2 and Loser#1 vs Loser#2.
3×3 Awards immediately after the end of the 3:15 game.

Link to 2026 Tourney Schedule.

3×3 Details

1. No entry fee for teams, their families or fans.

2. Previous year’s $1,000 Basketball Bursaries was doubled to $2,000 ($1,000 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $300 for 3rd and $200 for 4th).  The Final Four teams also receive Tournament trophies, Championship T-shirts and Vancouver Bandits Tickets and Swag.

3. ELIGIBILITY for the 2026 Annual Grade 9 Boys Basketball 3×3 Tournament.

3a Any Grade 9 or Grade 8 player who is registered and played BC High School Basketball at any level (grade 8, Juniors or Seniors) this season is eligible provided his team is finished for the season.  Example: If you just finished at the Junior Invitational at LEC, you are eligible.

3b. Teams must be composed of three (3) players from the same School. Four (4) player teams (3 plus 1 sub) are encouraged as Elimination day may be a long day of very competitive basketball and injuries may play a part.

3c. Each 3 player team can have a maximum of 1 Grade 8 player per team.

3d. Each 4 player team can have a maximum of 2 Grade 8 players per team.

3e. Each School can enter a maximum of 3 teams.
Note: 2026 Wildcard Tourney participants are exempt and may enter more than 3 teams.

3f. Please submit your BCSS STARS registration from your Coach or Athletic Director showing the School team that you were registered on for the 2025-26 season.

4. This is a possession fast break timed and refereed game in the half court, 10 minutes or 21 points, whichever happens first.

5. Follow News and Updates all week for any new information.  Also check 2026 Tournament for 3×3 Tournament.

RULES
Full court rules but with the modifications of possession after score and foul shots.

1. Fast Break – you score, then as fast as you can get the ball back into play from the baseline over the 3 pt line, then turn and attack again.
No waiting for the defense.  Go hard and fast break before the defense can set up.

2. This is a possession game, you score – you keep.
It is possible that 1 team may never get a chance to go on offense.

3. Winner is first to 21 points or highest score after 10 minutes.

4. The game starts with a jump ball at the foul line, the team getting possession can score immediately.  After that, all action starts at the baseline after a basket is scored and the ball is advanced anywhere over the 3 pt line before attacking.  Do not wait for the defense to set up.
example: a score, ball is taken and inbounded from the baseline to over the 3 pt line, the inbound steps over the baseline onto the court and receive a return pass and can shoot.

5. Fouls
Non-shooting – Possession and inbounds under the hoop.
On the 6th foul, bonus shot and ball in play.
Fouled while shooting 2 pt shot, 1 pt and 1 foul shot and ball in play.
Fouled while shooting 3 pt shot, 2 pt and 1 foul shot and ball in play.

6. Any unsportsmanlike or technical fouls results in 2 shots and possession.
Excessive number of unsportsmanlike or technical fouls will result in game ejection.

7. Full Uniforms must be worn by all particpants and any helpers on the floor.

REGISTRATION
Follow this link   3×3 Entry Form

Tournament Directors
Michael Pettifer — Caley Donaldson — TJ Cheema — Rob Slavik — Steve Pettifer — Kevin Sandher — Wes Lefsru