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When and where is the Organ Donation Awareness Tournament?

What time should I arrive at the Capital One Arena?

Where should I enter the Capital One Arena?

Attendees will enter the arena through the adjacent parking garage. The entrance for the parking garage is on 6th Street. You will park near the main elevator bank. When you come up the elevators to the 1st floor, you will see the entrance to Capital One Arena on the right by the movie theater box office. That is where you will enter! See the below map for assistance:

How do I obtain tickets for the game?

What rules will be enforced in the game?

  • A team will consist of at least 3 players on the court and 6 players max on the roster. There is no co-ed requirement.
  • All individuals participating in the tournament must wear a shirt of the same color.
  • All participants must wear sneakers. No hats or jewelry are allowed.
  • Teams should arrive to the Capital One Arena by at latest 11:45 AM and, once the tournament begins, be ready to play at a moment’s notice.
  • The tournament is structured for “Round Robin” style play. Tournament schedule will be assigned at random prior to the day of the tournament.
  • Games will be played until one team scores 11 points, or time reaches a maximum of 10 minutes.
  • A coin flip prior to the game will determine first possession of the ball.
  • Baskets at the NBA 3-point line will equal 2 points, baskets shot inside the line will each 1 point.
  • Substitutions may be made after a basket.
  • The clock does not stop and there are no time outs or half-time.
  • The game is a half-court game with normal boundaries.
  • Standard basketball rules are in effect; the three second rule will apply to all offensive players.
  • Defense gets possession after a score (no make-it-take-it).
  • On a change of possession, steal, rebound, etc., the defensive team must take the ball outside the 3- point arc to establish itself as the offense. Even on an air ball, the defense must take the ball outside the arc.
  • Alternating possession on all jump ball situations will be in effect.
  • After a score, foul, or out of bounds the offense begins possession at the top of the key.
  • The offensive team must make one pass before a shot is taken.

Can I bring my kids?

When does the event end?

Will we need an additional ticket to enter the arena if we leave between the tournament and the Wizards game?

Will there be anywhere to leave a bag?

Can my company/organization get a team in this event?