Courts and Controllers 2026

Prove Your Skill On The Court, With a Controller, or BOTH!

Climb aboard the Gaming trailer provided by Mobile Game Drop of Dallas or show your game on the court in a basketball and volleyball tournament. Howard Payne University Coach Staff will be on-site during the tournament. Pogue Farms food truck will be on site to fuel you up!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at McDonald Park Early, TX 76802

Basketball, Volleyball and Gaming Tournament will start at 2PM

Tournaments:

***Minimum of 5 teams in each division for maximum payout. Less than 5 teams, payouts will be reduced***

Gaming Tournament (1V1) $10 Entry Fee

Volleyball Tournament ( 3 V 3) $10 Per Person 4 player max per team. Three divisions: Junior High, High School, Adults.

Basketball Tournament (3V3) $10 Per Person 4 player max per team. Three divisions: Junior High, High School, Adults.

Winning Prices:

**DISCLAIMER: Basketball and Volleyball players, please make sure you check all of the UIL and NCAA eligibility rules. We are not responsible for violations**

Junior High and High School Divisions: 1st and 2nd place will receive trophies and t-shirts

Adult division: 1st place $500 cash prize and 2nd place $250 cash prize

Gaming Tournament:1st place $500 cash prize and 2nd place $250 cash prize

All Players must print and bring a sign waiver before first game. Rules attached! For more information call 325-649-9300

PLEASE NOTE, there are NO refunds.

Basketball Tournament Rules:

(3V3) $10 Per Person 4 player max per team. Three divisions: Junior High, High School, Adults.

1. Teams will shoot for ball at the start of each game.

2. Each game will be to 21 points or 15 minutes long. The team must win by only one point.

3. Teams score by either regular two-point baskets, or by three-point shots taken from

outside the three-point arc.

4. After a basket has been scored or a foul called, a player must put the ball in play from

a line past the three-point line above the foul key.

5. All held balls will be put into play behind the three-point line with possession given

alternately to each team.

6. On defensive rebounds or steals, players must return the ball by dribble or pass

across the three point line before a basket may be attempted. Once across the line,

they do not have to pass the ball before shooting. The ball must be cleared even on air balls.

7. After a basket, the team scored upon will put the ball in play. No make it, take it.

8. Fouls will be called by the players.

9. Substitutions may be made after a basket or an out of bounds play.

10. Each team is only allowed one 30-second timeout under the last minute of play.

11. If the game ends in a tie after regulation time there will be a one minute overtime period.

Possession will be determined by shooting for the ball.

12. Ties at the end of any overtime period will result in successive one-minute periods until the

tie has been broken, with possession alternating each overtime period.

13. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Players will be subject to removal from the

tournament at the discretion of the tournament director or referees.

Volleyball Tournament Rules

(3V3) $10 Per Person 4 player max per team. Three divisions: Junior High, High School, Adults.

Traditional Indoor Rules Unless Listed Below

Point System

1 Set to 25 Points (Win by two)

Cap Time of 25 Mins

The game will be called over at 25 mins after first serve and whichever team is winning at that time will win the match.

SERVING

Server is permitted one toss or release of the ball per service attempt.

INTERFERENCE

If a player interferes with the opponents’ play, he/she must be called for the fault. Note: Contact between opponents does not always constitute interference (bump knees, step briefly on toes, etc.) and interference can also occur without physical contact. (i.e. a fallen player under the net prevents a defender from covering short). Interference is a fault that results in a point, not a replay.

Referees must use broad awareness of many factors in judging interference.

Contacting the net with the body will result in a point for the opposing team.

TIME-OUTS

Each team may call one 60 second time-out per set.

SIDE-SWITCHES

The teams switch sides after every 7 points

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

Participants must know the rules and abide by them. Participants must accept referees’ decisions with sportsmanlike conduct. In the case of doubt, clarification may be requested by the team captain. Participants must behave respectfully and courteously in the spirit of fair play, not only towards the referees, but also towards the officials, opponent, teammates and spectators. Misconduct will be addressed first by a verbal warning, then misconduct can be address with a penalty, expulsion or disqualification by the tournament director.

Tie Breaker Rules

Head-to-head record

Point Differential

Coin Toss

Madden Competition Game Settings

Eligibility:

Ages 5 – 120 (Under 18 requires parent permission.)

Rules:

• You may use any of the 32 NFL teams from the Madden 2026 roster. No other teams are allowed (Created teams, All-Madden, Canton Greats, etc.)

• You may change your team between rounds.

• No uniform editing (Unless same teams are selected).

• Seeding and matchups for the tournament will be done by random draw.

• Home and Away will be decided by the QuickScores algorithm (check schedule).

• NFL Overtime Rules Apply

• In the event of a power loss or system freeze, the game will be restarted with “situational setup” to exactly match the score, settings, quarter, time, and possession. Play will resume. Multiple system issues may result in a forfeit from the frozen player.

• NMMadness staff reserves the right to make changes to the tournament format at any time.

Game Settings:

• Quarter Length: 5min

• Play Clock: 40 Seconds (Default, Cannot Change)

• Skill Level: All-Madden

• Weather: Clear

• Injuries : 0 (0 is Off; 100 is Max)

• Fatigue: 50 (0 is Off; 100 is Max)

• Accelerated Clock: Off

• Game Speed: Normal

• Game Style: Competitive

• Event Type: Quick Presentation

Competitors can adjust the following settings provided that there are no bugs or game imbalances within the Competition Mode.

o Auto Sprint: Default On

o Auto Strafe: Default On

o Heat Seeker: Default On

o Ball Hawk: Default On

o Switch Assist: Default Off

o Camera Setting: Standard

Gameplay Rules:

• Onside Kicks: Onside Kicks are not allowed in the 1st half. A competitor may attempt an onside kick at any time in the 2nd half.

• Excessive Offside: Neither the offense nor the defense should purposefully go offside with the intent of delaying the game nor exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct. Intent is at the sole discretion of the tournament administration.

• Improper Audible: Competitors may not audible out of the QB Kneel, Wildcat, Field Goal, or Punt formations.