Men playing basketball

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer online team registration for an adult 3v3 basketball tournament that’s scheduled for Sept. 20-22, 2024.

Registration for the tournament begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. There is a $150 team fee with 100 percent due at registration. Three games are guaranteed in the tournament. Space is limited and registration is first come, first served.

Games will be played Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.

Online registration: 

  • Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 (or until full). 
  • Divisions for men and women.
  • Complete registration online

Those interested can ask about early-bird registration opportunities by calling the Meerscheidt Recreation Center at (575) 541-2563. Limited spots for this opportunity are available.

Tournament requirements: 

  • A manager’s meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.
  • Participants on rosters must be at least 18 years old by Sept. 20, 2024, to participate and will be required to show a valid identification at check-in before the start of each game.
  • Participants will be required to wear matching uniforms, t-shirts, jerseys or tanks. Cut-off shirts displaying torso, ribs and undergarments are not allowed.

For information, call the Meerscheidt Recreation Center at (575) 541-2563 or email [email protected].

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