LA RIOT HOOP CHALLENGE
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. The Challenge is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.
These “Official Rules” (“Official Rules”) contain information on how to enter, the prizes, and rules for redeeming the prizes and all other terms and conditions of entry for the LA Riot Hoop Challenge (the “Challenge”). Participation in the Challenge is deemed acceptance of these Official Rules and any other notices referenced herein. In these Official Rules, the term “you” refers to any person who enters, or who wishes to enter, the Challenge.
You understand that you are providing your information to the Sponsor (defined below) and not to Instagram. The information you provide will only be used for the administration of this Challenge and in accordance with the Sponsor’s privacy policy (see below). Instagram is hereby completely released of all liability by each entrant in this Challenge. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Challenge must be directed to the Sponsor and not to Instagram.
1. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Challenge is Big3BB-LA, LLC (“Sponsor”) having an address at 26050 Mureau Road, Suite 104, Calabasas, Ca 91302. The Sponsor is the owner of the LA Riot team franchise and is solely responsible for the Challenge. Neither BIG3 Basketball, LLC (the “League”), the owner of the League, nor any other team of the League or any of their respective owners, officers, employees or other representatives are responsible for or involved in the Challenge.
2. Eligibility: The Challenge is open only to legal residents of the United States other than residents of the State of Florida and the State of New York, who are at least 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry, and who otherwise meet the requirements set out in these Official Rules. Ineligible participants include employees of Sponsor, BIG3 Basketball, LLC, and their respective owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, contractors, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, siblings, children, step-sibling, step-child, in-laws, regardless of where they reside) and/or those living in the same household. You are also not eligible to participate in the Challenge if you are a current or former professional basketball player or if you are a current or former High School Varsity or NCAA Intercollegiate Basketball player that has played in a High School Varsity basketball game or NCAA Intercollegiate Basketball game within the past 5 years.
3. Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree unconditionally to be bound by these Official Rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of the Sponsor as final and binding as it relates to the Challenge. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
4. Challenge Period; AMOE Entry Period: The Challenge begins on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (“PDT”) and ends during half time of the LARiot’s game on Saturday, August 9, 2025 (the “Challenge Period”). Entrants who use the Alternative Mode of Entry must submit their Entry during the period that begins on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. PDT and ends at 5:00 p.m. PDT on Friday, August 8, 2025 (the “AOME Entry Period”). Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Challenge.
5. How to Enter: In order to be entered into the Challenge, an eligible entrant (“Entrant”) must, (A) either (i) attend the LA Riot’s game on August 9, 2025 and be present during half time or (ii) submit an entry via the Alternate Method of Entry during the AOME Entry Period and (B) during the Shooting Period, attempt to successfully shoot the basketball line into the basketball hoop within a forty-five second (00:45) time limit from various locations on the court as specified further in these Official Rules. You may not exceed one (1) entry per individual person.
AMOE (“Alternate Method of Entry”): An eligible Entrant can enter the Contest by sending an email referencing “LARiot Hoop Challenge” in the subject line and including their name, address, email and cellphone number with attention to info@lariot.com.
Each Entry must fulfill all Challenge requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the Official Rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Entries will not be acknowledged. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, invalid, unintelligible or misdirected Entries all of which will be ineligible to win a prize. Proof of uploading information or data or entering information at the site is not considered proof of delivery or receipt. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the Official Rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the Official Rules your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Entries generated through a third-party website or software in any way other than the manner set forth in these Official Rules are prohibited, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant(s) using such methods if discovered by Sponsor. Entries become property of Sponsor and will not be returned. In case of dispute over who submitted an Entry, the authorized account holder of the social media handle and/or the e-mail address provided at the time of Entry will be deemed to be the Entrant. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to a social media account by the provider and/or e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Sponsor has no obligation to verify the authorized account holder for any Entry and Sponsor’s determination of the individual Entrant will be final.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Standard text messaging, data, and/or other rates may apply to participants who enter the Challenge via a wireless mobile device. Please contact your service provider for pricing and service plan information and rates before mobile device participation.
6. Selection of Entrants to Participate in Hoop Challenge: Between approximately 12:00pm (noon) and 12:30 p.m. PDT on August 9, 2025 (before game play begins for the day)(the “Selection Time”), the master of ceremonies (MC) for the game event will randomly select two (2) Entrants who are present in the ticketed seating area of the Intuit Dome arena (excluding VIP boxes and similar seating). Entrants who use the Alternative Mode of Entry will be notified via email no later than 5 p.m. PDT on August 8, 2025 as to how they can be admitted to the Intuit Dome arena for the sole purpose of participating in the Hoop Challenge. All Entrants must be present in the ticketed seating area of the Intuit Dome arena at the Selection Time on August 9, 2025 in order to have a chance to be randomly selected to participate in the Shooting Period. Entrants randomly selected by the MC will be required to sign a Participation Acknowledgement, Waiver and Release (the “Acknowledgement”) prior to participating in the Hoop Challenge portion of the Challenge. This Acknowledgement will require the selected Entrants to verify that they qualify for all criteria to be an Entrant in the Challenge under these Official Rules and to agree to release Sponsor and certain other related parties from liability. If selected Entrants do not sign the Acknowledgement or are otherwise determined to be ineligible to participate in the Challenge, the MC will select additional Entrants at random until 2 individual Entrants have signed the Acknowledgement and have been deemed qualified Entrants by the Sponsor. Such finally selected and qualified Entrants will be referred to in these Official Rules as the “Participants”. Selected Entrants may NOT designate another person to shoot on his/her behalf as the Participant.
7. Rules for Participants in the Hoop Challenge; Prizes. Once two Participants have been selected in accordance with these Official Rules, such two Participants will have forty-five seconds (00:45) (the “Shooting Period”) to shoot at the same time. Participants must “climb the ladder” of the following shooting accomplishment stages such that last stage completed successfully at the end of the Shooting Period is the prize that is won (prizes are not cumulative). Each Participant will be given one ball, with rebounders getting them a ball back. The contestant can shoot as many shots as it takes (while time is still available to do it) to complete a stage in the pyramid. The ladder of stages must be completed in order. The stages, their order and associated prizes are as follows:
Free throw: $500
Top of the key: $1,000
3pt: $2,500
4pt circle: $10,000
2nd 4pt circle (different from the first): $50,000 prize
Each of the two Participants are eligible to win the entire prize related to the stage(s) they successfully complete during the Shooting Period. For example, if during the Shooting Period the one Participant makes the Free throw, Top of the key and 3pt shots and the other Participant makes all of the shots, the first Participant will win $2,500 and the second Participant will win $50,000. All balls will be provided by the Sponsor and will be Big3-regulation basketballs (Fireballs) and Participants will shoot through the Big3-regulation basketball hoop of the target goal. For each stage, the Participant must attempt the applicable shot from behind the demarcation line for the applicable stage measured from the backboard of the target goal in accordance with Big3 regulations for similar shots in Big3 standard game play. An attempt will be deemed to have occurred when the basketball has been released by the Participant. No part of the Participant’s body or clothing may come in contact with or cross the applicable demarcation line prior to releasing the ball. In order to be counted as a successful shot, the basketball must pass completely through the target hoop on the fly, from the point of release from the Participant’s hand(s), without coming in contact with the ground, or any surface, other than the backboard or hoop, and would otherwise constitute a successful shot under Big3 regulations. The Sponsor will appoint a line judge who must witness each attempt by the Participants live during the Shooting Period. There may be, if deemed necessary by Sponsor, a reasonable investigation into the winning shot(s) following the Shooting Period, which may include, but will not be limited to, obtaining and reviewing video footage of the shots. Sponsor may overrule any decisions of the line judge.
The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local income and withholding taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local income and withholding taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use Winner's name, likeness, Entry and audio or video of Winner participating in the Challenge for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
8. Winner selection and notification: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, there may be up to two (2) Prize winners (the “Winner(s)”) of the Challenge if the Participant(s) successfully make at least the first stage shot. The Winner(s), if any, will be paid via check or wire transfer as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Payment(s) shall be made to the winner approximately forty-five (45) days after the end of the Challenge Period in accordance with payment information provided by the Participant in the Acknowledgement signed during the Challenge. If the Winner: (a) is unreachable within a reasonable amount of time (not to exceed 60 days following the end of the Challenge Period) for payment using the contact information provided in the Acknowledgement or (b) fails to accept the Prize, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify such Winner and not award the prize to anyone. Sponsor shall not be responsible for failed attempts to notify the Winner and no responsibility is assumed by Sponsor for any correspondence returned as undeliverable or any other problems associated with attempt(s) to notify the Winner. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible Entries received and the skill of the Participant in shooting if randomly selected to do so.
The receipt by any Winner of the prize offered in this Challenge is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. Potential Winner is subject to verification of eligibility by Sponsor and compliance with these Official Rules. A potential Winner may be required to sign and return, in the form provided by Sponsor, additional certifications, releases, affidavits or other documentation as requested by Sponsor within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of any request therefore. Any Entrant who fails or refuses to sign and return the required documentation within the time period as specified by Sponsor may be disqualified. Once each potential Winner's eligibility is verified, he/she will be confirmed as a Winner.
Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local income and withholding taxes shall be the sole responsibility of each Winner. Winners of a prize valued at $600 or more will receive a Federal Tax Form 1099. Winners may be required to provide their Social Security number or tax ID for tax reporting purposes if Sponsor is required to file an IRS Form 1099 with the Internal Revenue Service for the fair market value of a prize awarded and accepted.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR'S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER'S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CHALLENGE AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
9. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Entries received.
10. Rights Granted by you: By entering this Challenge you understand that Sponsor, anyone acting on behalf of Sponsor, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review, or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your Entry, including, without limitation, the Entry, Entrant’s, Participant’s, and Winner's names, Entry, Entrant’s, Participant’s, and Winner's Participant’s statements about the Challenge, audio or video recordings of Participant(s) and/or Winners in the Challenge, for advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation. By entering the Challenge, you expressly agree and understand that your email address may be included in email lists that Sponsor and/or its affiliates and marketing partners will use to send you marketing communications. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in Sponsor’s newsletter and/or emails.
11. Determinations of Sponsor Final: All decisions of Sponsor with respect to the Challenge, including without limitation, interpretations of the Official Rules, disqualification of Entrants, Participants, and determination of the exact Selection Time, determination of the prize achieved/won, if any, shall be final and binding and not subject to challenge or appeal. In the event that the operation, security, fairness, or administration of the Challenge is impaired in any way, including, but not limited to, a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, technical problem, or other causes beyond Sponsor’s control, including but not limited to, fire, flood, epidemic, pandemic, earthquake, explosion, labor disputes or strike, act of God or public enemy, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any federal, state, or local government law, order or regulation, or order of any court or jurisdiction, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion (a) suspend the Challenge to address the impairment and then resume the Challenge in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prizes (or different prizes) at random among the eligible Entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process, the operation of the Challenge, violates these Official Rules, or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage or undermine the legitimate operation of the Challenge may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by Sponsor to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Proof of sending any communication to Sponsor by email or any other means shall not be deemed proof of receipt of that communication by Sponsor. The Challenge is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.
12. Release and Limitation of Liability: By entering the Challenge you agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, respective officers, directors, employees and agents, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action whether caused by negligence or not, arising out of participation in the Challenge or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to (i) liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, from participation in the Challenge or receipt of or use of any prize (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware, software, servers, or providers, and any errors on the Instagram platform that may prevent an entrant from entering or receiving direct messages; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Challenge; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Challenge or the processing of entries; (vi) printing errors; or (vii) incomplete, illegible, lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, stolen, or undeliverable mail, including postage due prize notifications. You further agree that Sponsor has made no warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to any prize, including, without limitation, to the prize’s quality or fitness for a particular purpose.
13. Governing Law/Jurisdiction: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Challenge, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, including its choice of laws provision. Subject to Section 13, below, you agree and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts in Los Angeles, California in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Challenge.
14. Arbitration Provision: By participating in this Challenge, each entrant agrees: (i) that any and all disputes the entrant may have with, or claims entrant may have against the Released Parties relating to, arising out of or connected in any way with (a) the Challenge, (b) the awarding or redemption of any prize, and/or (c) the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, will be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS and conducted before a sole arbitrator in accordance with the rules of JAMS; (ii) this arbitration agreement is made pursuant to a transaction involving interstate commerce, and shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16; (iii) the arbitration shall be held in Los Angeles, California; (iv) the arbitrator’s decision shall be controlled by the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and any of the other agreements referenced herein that the applicable entrant may have entered into in connection with the Challenge; (v) the arbitrator shall apply California law consistent with the FAA and applicable statutes of limitations, and shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law; (vi) there shall be no authority for any claims to be arbitrated on a class or representative basis, arbitration can decide only entrant’s and/or Sponsor’s individual claims; the arbitrator may not consolidate or join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated; (vii) the arbitrator shall not have the power to award punitive, consequential, indirect, or incidental damages against the entrant or Sponsor and recovery shall be limited to monetary damages actually suffered; and (viii) with the exception of subpart (vi) above, if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the rules of JAMS, then the balance of this arbitration provision shall remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal or conflicting provision were not contained herein. If, however, subpart (vi) is found to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void, and neither entrant nor Sponsor shall be entitled to arbitrate their dispute. For more information on JAMS and/or the rules of JAMS, visit their website at www.jamsadr.com.
15. Privacy: Personally identifiable information that is submitted privately to Sponsor by Entrants as part of the Challenge will be used to administer the Challenge, select the prize winners, and fulfill the prizes. Email addresses that are submitted by entrants as part of the Challenge will also be used by Sponsor for their email and newsletter lists. Entrants may opt out of any email communications by clicking the unsubscribe links found in Sponsor’s communications. You should note that Entries submitted publicly via Instagram are publicly available. Sponsor also plans to use the winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade as provided elsewhere herein.
16. Winners List: To request a copy of the Winners’ list or a copy of the Official Rules, please mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: is Big3BB-LA, LLC (“Sponsor”) having an address at 26050 Mureau Road, Suite 104, Calabasas, Ca 91302 or send an email with your request to: info@lariot.com. Requests must be received within seven (7) days of the end of the Challenge Period.