3x3 CANADA QUEST
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.
It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and since then has benefited from the launch of a yearly city-based FIBA 3x3 World Tour and national-team FIBA 3x3 World & Continental Cups.
On 9 June 2017, 3x3 was added to the Olympic Program, starting from the Tokyo Games.
3x3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players. Events can be staged outdoor and indoor in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.
The rules are very simple and designed to make it a fast, spectacular and exciting game. The non-stop music brings an authentic urban culture atmosphere, which attracts a new young audience to the games.
3x3 is an opportunity for new players, organizers and countries to go from the streets to the World Stage. The stars of the game play in a professional tour and some of the most prestigious multi-sports events.
Canada Basketball in working with FIBA will regulate the rules of the game, facilitate the promotion of the discipline and sanction the organization of 3x3 tournaments with the support of the Provincial Sporting Organizations.
Pro Circuit Events: For city-based pro teams
National team events: For national teams of basketball federations.
Grassroots events (also known as 'endorsed' events): Open to all teams, all ages and all skill levels
2023 3X3 Canada Quest Schedule
date
event
location
registration
June 25
New Brunswick Qualifiers
Fredericton, NB
University of New Brunswick - Richard J. Currie Center
The 3x3 discipline is being promoted and structured by FIBA, the sport's governing body. Canada Basketball in working with FIBA will regulate the rules of the game, facilitate the promotion of the discipline and sanction the organization of 3x3 tournaments with the support of the Provincial Sporting Organizations.
Canada Basketball’s flagship competition, the 3x3 Canada Quest, is an annual multi-tournament qualification tour comprised of a series of provincial or regional qualifiers and a National Final. This year, qualifiers have been set up in cities across the country, leading to the 3x3 Canada Quest National Finals as part of the GLOBL JAM Festival in downtown Toronto, with the winners earning a berth in either FIBA 3x3 World Tour (Montréal) (September 3-4, 2022) or FIBA 3x3 Challenger (Edmonton), but also a cash prize of $15,000 for each winning team.
The 3x3 Canada Quest, which is returning for its sixth season in 2022, also offers a recreational division for males and females of all skill levels (age 18-45) in a fun and friendly environment.
Vision
3x3 (pronounced "three-ex-three" in English) is considered the number one urban team sport. From the first official event at the 2010 Youth Olympics Games, FIBA has had an ambitious vision for the game.
Universal
3x3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players. Events can be staged outdoor and indoor in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.
Entertaining
The rules are very simple and designed to make it a fast, spectacular and exciting game. The non-stop music brings an authentic urban culture atmosphere, which attracts a new young audience to the games.
Professional
3x3 is an opportunity for new players, organizers and countries to go from the streets to the World Stage. The stars of the game play in a professional tour and some of the most prestigious multi-sports events. On June 9, 2017, 3x3 was added to the Olympic Program, starting from the Tokyo 2020 Games.
For more information, visit https://fiba3x3.com/.
FIBA 3x3 World Tour
The FIBA 3x3 World Tour is the most prestigious event in 3x3. 2022 marks its 11th edition, which features a record 13 events, starts with the Utsunomiya Opener on May 14-15 and culminates with the Abu Dhabi Final on December 9-10.
Montréal will host the lone Canadian stop on the tour this summer, September 3-4. Once again this year, the B3 Montreal stadium, which is a temporary outdoor stadium in the heart of city, will host the 3rd edition of the Montreal Masters.
For additional information on teams, schedule and standings for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, visit worldtour.fiba3x3.com/2022.
FIBA 3x3 Women's Series
The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series is the number 1 event on the 3x3 women's professional circuit. The 2022 edition starts on May 28 and culminates with the Constanta Final on September 17-18.
The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series also returns to Montréal this year and will be the last stop before the Women's Series Final in Constanta. Taking place September 2-3, 2022, this will be the third time Montréal has hosted a FIBA 3x3 Women's Series stop.
For additional information on teams, schedule and standings for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series, visit womensseries.fiba3x3.com/2022.
Rules
SIMPLE
FAST
ENTERTAINING
1 hoop
1 half court
2 teams of 3 + 1 sub
10-minute game
12-second shot-clock
No break after scoring
No half-time
No quarters
Game over at 21 pts
First to 2 pts wins OT
Non-stop music
