Open Gym Basketball — Expectations & Rules for All Hoopers

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OpenGymBasketball.com does not own the gyms used for sessions. We rent these facilities from organizations that own them. Please treat every location with respect — we’re guests in their space. Cussing, Fighting or Any Threats, that HOOPER will be asked to leave immediately and not to return. 

OpenGymbasketball.com Ambassador

  • Every session will have an Open Gym Basketball Ambassador onsite. They will work closely with the Gym Owners

  • The Ambassador is responsible for managing the session and checking in all registered Hoopers.

  • The Ambassador will “ACT” as a Referee for all “Runs”. Typically, an Ambassador is a HOOPER who loves OGB. Not a certified REF. BE KIND! 

  • The Ambassador has the Right to Remove a BALLER from a Session due to inappropriate actions. Cussing and Fighting is automatic removal.

Arrival & Readiness

  • All Hoopers should arrive and be ready to play at least 15 minutes before the scheduled session start time.

  • Each player is paying to play, so please respect other Hoopers’ time and money.

  • Sessions begin promptly at the scheduled time.

  • MAX Players Per Session is 15. Minimal is 8 Per Session

  • The first 10 Hoopers to arrive will have “first dibs” on starting the open gym session.

  • Remaining players will be queued to play the next game against the winning team. 

Open Gym Gameplay Format

  • Winners stay on.

  • If fewer than 15 players attend, the team sitting out will have the losing team shoot to fill the number of players needed for a 5‑on‑5 game.

  • Games are played to 11 points, win by 2.

  • Scoring system:

    • 3‑pointers = 2 points

    • 2‑pointers = 1 point

  • Time limit: 13 minutes per game. 

  • Recommended but a NOT a rule – 3 Passes Per Offensive Possession So Everyone Gets A Touch. (Excluding fast breaks & backdoor cuts)

Fouls & Ball Check Up

  • The Ambassador will call fouls. Unless Agree Upon Before the Game. 

  • When a foul is called, the offensive team checks the ball at the top of the key.

  • The Hooper checking in MUST pass the ball in for play to resume — no self‑starts.

Final Note For A Great Experience

These expectations are designed to keep every Open Gym session organized, fair, and high‑energy. Respect the game, respect the gym, and respect your fellow Hoopers — that’s how we keep the runs strong. Get In The Gym, Get In The Game