Senior Olympics Festival - Basketball Shoot

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Events: Free Throw Shoot, Regular Shoot, 3-Point Shoot
Date: Thursday, Jan. 23
Site: Udall Regional Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
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.

 

2024 Event Results

Basketball Regular Shoot

Women
65 +  Michelle Graye   Gold (30 points)
85+   Joan Newman     Gold (8 points)
Men
50+  Julio Garcia    Gold (34 points) 
55+  Doug Kane     Gold (36 points)
60+  Mark Drummond  Gold (36 points)
60+  Jim Fleener  Silver (12 points)
65+  James Pauley  Gold  (48 points)
65+  Dwight Monberg  Silver (32 points)
70+  John Warkentin   Gold (44 points) Won tie break
70+  Philip Martinez   Silver (44 points) 
70+  Ron Rude  Bronze  (36 points)
75+  Dennis Stowell  Gold (34 points) Won tie break
75+  Mathias Siqueiros  Silver (34 points)
75+  Jack Strandlund  Bronze  (32 points) 
80+  Larry Armstrong   Gold (40 points) 
80+  Kenneth Unwin   Silver  (12 points) 
80+  Phil Hunsinger   Bronze (10 points) 
85+  Bob Reslock   Gold  (26 points)

Free Throw Shoot

Women
65+  Michelle Graye   Gold  (11)
80+  Diane Hall   Gold (5)
85+  Joan Newman  Gold (2)
Men
50+  Julio Garcia  Gold (15)
55+  Doug Kane Gold (13) Higher score in second round
55+  Kip Watkins  Silver  (13)
60+  Mark Drummond  Gold  (14)
60+  Dwight Monberg  Silver  (12)
60+  Daryl Carlson  Bronze (8)
65+  James Pauley  Gold (15)
65+  Joseph DiRoberto Silver (14)
65+  Kip Watkins Bronze (13)
70+  Ron Rude  Gold (13)
70+  Philip Martinez Silver (12)
70+  Jack Strandlund Bronze (11)
75+  Dennis Stowell  Gold (15)
75+  Mathias Siqueiros  Silver (13)
75+  Jack Strandlund  Bronze (11)
80+  Larry Armstrong  Gold (11)
80+  Phil Hunsinger  Silver (5)
80+  Kenneth Unwin  Bronze (2)
85+  Bob Reslock  Gold (10)

3 Point Shoot

Men
50+  Julio Garcia  Gold (9)
55+  Kip Watkins Gold (10)
55+  Doug Kane  Gold (9)
60+  Darryl Carlson  Gold  (11)
60+  Mark Drummond  Silver  (9)
65+  James Pauley  Gold (13)
65+  Kip Watkins  Silver (10)
65+  Reed Palmer  Bronze  (7)
70+  Philip Martinez  Gold  (8)
70+  John Warkentin  Silver  (7) Won tie breaker
70+  Mark Witten  Bronze  (7)
75+  Jack Strandlund  Gold (7)
75+  Mathias Siqueiros Silver (6)
75+  Dennis Stowell  Bronze (5)
80+  Larry Armstrong  Gold (3)
85+  Bob Reslock  Gold (1)