Sign up ages 8–18 as an individual or team of up to 5. Ages 10–18 can enter 3-point contests. Ages 5–7 can join a skills mini clinic.
Youths between the ages of 8 and 18 can compete to be Berkeley’s 3-on-3 playground basketball champs.
Registered players will be split into five separate age divisions. Every team is guaranteed two refereed games. Parents or guardians can register them as individuals, with a buddy, or as part of a team with up to four other players.
The tournament also features a 3-point contest for ages 10 to 18 and a skills clinic for kids ages 5 to 7.
Spots are limited, so sign up to save yours. If there’s room, we will accept walk-up registration on tournament day.
Bill and Celina Rose 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament
San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St
Saturday, May 30, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
No registration fee
Register online by May 29 at 5:00 pm. Limited spots may be available in person on tournament day, May 30, 8:00 am–9:00 am.
Tournament schedule, age divisions, and participant perks
Players and families can expect a full day. The five age divisions are: 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. Eighteen-year-old participants must still be in high school.
All participants get a jersey, lunch, a basketball, and raffle tickets. Division champions will also receive championship rings.
May 30 Tournament Schedule
- 8:00 am – Check-in and pre-registration
- 9:00 am – Welcome, 3-Point Contest, and Mini Skills Clinic
- 10:00 am – First round of games begins
- 12:00 pm – Lunch break
- 1:00 pm – Single elimination rounds start
- 3:00 pm – Championship games
- 5:00 pm – Awards ceremony
If your division fills up online, contact Tahir Dossett by email or (510) 981-6690. Divisions may be expanded to maximize the number of players.
Mini-Skills Clinic and 3-point Contest
Use our online recreation portal to sign up for the mini skills clinic and 3-point shooting contest.
Young players ages 5–7 can join a mini-skills clinic from 9:00 to 10:00 am to practice dribbling, shooting, and passing with expert coaches.
The 3-point shooting contest for ages 10 to 18 starts at 9:00 am.
Since 2012, the Bill & Celina Rose Tournament honors longtime neighborhood leaders who played a key role in bringing three full-size outdoor basketball courts to the park.
This event is organized by the City's Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department, which offers a variety of camps, classes, and activities catering to diverse age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. See more opportunities on our events calendar.
Register your kids as soon as possible to reserve a spot. Join the fun and cheer on Berkeley’s kids as they battle to be this year’s Berkeley 3-on-3 champions.
Links
- Bill and Celina Rose 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament (Ages 8-18)
- 3-point shooting contest (Ages 10-18)
- Mini skills clinic (Ages 5-7)
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