Senior Olympics Festival - Basketball Shoot

Events: Free Throw Shoot, Regular Shoot, 3-Point Shoot
Date: Thursday, Jan. 22
Site: Donna Liggins Rec Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.
Schedule: 9 a.m. Start Time
Check-In: 30 min before game time
Fees: $10/event
Event Coordinator: Charles Perez., 520-791-5155, Charles.Perez@tucsonaz.gov

Format:

• Walk-up registration might be allowed. (Please call before and ask about available space)
• At least one foot must be in contact with the marked spot while shooting, with the other foot either to the side, behind or on the marked spot (NOT in front).
• Those players who are not actually shooting will rebound while waiting to compete.
• The order of competition is dependent upon the number of participants.
• In case of a tie, there will be a shoot-off to determine placement.

Sports Rules:

Free Throw Shoot: Each player will take 15 shots from the free throw line. Feet must be behind line. After fifteen shots are taken (no time limit), the points are totaled.

Regular Shoot: Each player will take three shots from each of the five designated spots which have specific point values. After 15 shots are taken (no time limit), the points are totaled. Highest possible score is 48.

Three Point Shooting

• Each player is given two trials. the highest score of the two trials is the final score for that player.
• Each player will take three shots from each of the five designated spots. After 15 shots are taken (no time limit), the number of baskets made is that player’s total.
• Each player is given two trials and the highest score of the two trials is the final score for that player.

Entry Regulations:

• Men and women compete separately.
• Competition will be in five-year increments beginning with 50-54.