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Hope Mills Hoops After Dark Series

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For more information, please contact Program Coordinator, Brandon McLean bmclean@townofhopemills.com or 910.426.4061

Monday – Thursday

Dates: June 8 – June 11, 2026

Teens Division

  • Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Ages: Recommended 13–17
    • Cost: $2 per participant per night
    • Participants may utilize the Punch Pass system currently in operation.
    • Requirement: Parent/Guardian must sign waiver and stay on site

Adult Division

  • Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Ages: 18+
  • Cost: $2 per participant per night
  • Participants may utilize the Punch Pass system currently in operation.


Rules & Operations:

  • All current Open Gym rules and regulations will remain in effect.
  • Additional Rule: If attendance is high, games will expand to include both side courts, allowing two "full-court" games simultaneously.

This structure promotes accessibility, reduces wait times, and creates a high-energy atmosphere that encourages repeat attendance.


Friday 3-on-3 Tournament Night

Format Recommendation: 3 vs 3

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Format: Half-Court, 3-on-3

The tournament will operate on a first-come, first-served team registration basis to maintaining fairness. ONLY THE TEAM CAPTAIN CAN AND SHOULD REGISTER. 


Click Here for 3-on-3 Tournament Game Rules


Entry Fee: There will be $40.00 per team entry fee. This rate is both economical and will support event expenses such as:

  • Championship Materials
  • Scorekeeping materials
  • Referee fees
  • Administrative supplies


Spectator Fee: There will be a small $1.00 spectator entry fee for those attending to support participants in the tournament.

TOURNAMENT BRACKET BREAKDOWN (8-TEAM SINGLE ELIMINATION)

Total Games Required

  • Quarterfinals: 4 games
  • Semifinals: 2 games
  • Championship: 1 gam
  • TOTAL: 7 games per division (Teens Division Ages 15-17 5:00PM - 8:00PM)(Adults Division Ages 18+ 8:00PM - 11:00PM)


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