Season: Winter (January to March)
Email: AdultBB-Half@SOMDmontgomery.org
Overview: Players play half-court games in a 3v3 format. Teams have a maximum roster size of 8 players. Our half-court, 3v3 teams train at practice and compete in regional Qualifiers and in State Games. Half-Court 3v3 is especially well-suited to athletes still in the process of developing basketball skills, fitness, and knowledge of the game. In addition, many of our older or less fit athletes choose 3v3 basketball because “court travel” is limited to half court, but the game is fast-paced and offers great basketball excitement.
| Coaches | – Head Coach – Jim Downs |
| Season Dates & Times | Practices: Sundays starting 1/7/2024 Qualifiers: TBD closer to season’s start State Games: SOMD Basketball Championship 4/7/2024 at the University of Maryland College Park. |
| Medical & Volunteer Expiration Date | Sport’s State Games competition date The expiration date on an athlete’s Medical form, or a Volunteer’s certification, must be after the above date to participate in the upcoming season. Check athlete status here. Check volunteer status here. |
Try-Outs (Skills Assessment): Coaches use the first practice to assess player skills for new athletes. Coaches place athletes on teams based on ability, athlete age, and coach/volunteer support available to that team. Coaches also consider an athlete’s past record of strong commitment to the sport when making team assignments.
Roster Spots are Limited: SOMO has a limited number of courts and coaches to support our Half-Court program. Athletes who have registered online before year-end, who are returning athletes, and who attend the first practice, receive first priority when assigning limited roster slots.
Equipment: SOMO provides all equipment.
Uniform Requirements: Athletes should wear appropriate athletic apparel and basketball shoes. SOMO provides team uniforms to be worn at Qualifiers and State Competitions.
Practice Overview:
Location: The Barrie School gym, 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Timing: Practice occurs on Sundays from early January through the end of March.
Activities: Ahletes begin with warm-ups followed by basketball skills training with their assigned team. Practice concludes with game play in scrimmage with other practice teams.
Qualifiers: Teams will participate in at least three Qualifiers. One Mandatory Qualifier will be at Gleneig Country School. Dates and time TBD.
State Competition: The State Basketball Tournament at the University of Maryland College Park.
Eligibility for State Competition: Athletes must attend a minimum of 8 practices and participate in at least two Qualifers in order to be eligible for the State Half-Court 3v3 Tournament. Since this is a team sport, its important that all players commit to attending practices and competitions to keep their team eligible for State Competition.
Participation in Other SOMO Sports: Competitive Adult Basketball (Half-Court) athletes must choose Basketball as their only Winter Sport.
Athlete Participation Contract: Athletes are required to sign an Athlete Participation contract. The contract asks athletes to commit to their teammates that they will attend at least the minimum number of practices, all qualifiers and the State Tournament. It’s a commitment that the athletes as teammates make to each other. Coaches will email the Athlete Participation Contract to signed-up athletes before the first practice.
Volunteers: The more volunteers we have, the better we can support all athletes! As noted above, volunteer support is one factor in assigning athletes to teams. SOMO especially welcomes family members and staff caregivers who often accompany the athlete to practice as volunteers. If you want to volunteer, please sign up for the sport using the link in the box at right or email the Head Coach using the email at the top of this page. Thank you for helping us support our athletes!