SPRING VALLEY -- Valley Ball 3-On-3 Basketball tournament action begins today at RPA Memorial Park on Spring Valley Drive.

The 22nd Valley Ball tournament features 28 teams playing in A and B divisions.

Games are played on an outdoor court that is about half as long as regulation. The rims hang less than the regulation 10-feet at 9 feet, 6 inches.

It is considered one of a few full-court, 3-on-3 tournaments in the nation.

Today's schedule begins at 2 p.m. and continues into the evening.

Saturday and Sunday games get going at 9 a.m. The Sunday championships are set for about 4 p.m.

Finish LIne at the Huntington Mall is putting up a $150 first prize for the Saturday afternoon slam dunk contest beginning at about 4:30 p.m. The 3-Point Shootout follows the dunkers.

RPA Memorial Park has some bleacher seating, but many spectators line the court sitting in lawn chairs.

Concessions are available.