DATE
Saturday, March 28, 2026
TIME
Afternoon (Following 3 on 3 basketball)
Estimated time will be posted after we see how many basketball teams are registered.
EVENTS
Free Throw Competition
3-Point Competition
LOCATION
Opelika High School
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
SPORT RULES
FREE THROW COMPETITION:
1. Participants are allowed 2 practice shots.
2. Each participant will first shoot 25 (uninterrupted) free throws and will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 25 points is possible.
A modified free throw line shall be available for use for the following age divisions: 75+ women’s teams and 80+ men’s teams. Players in these divisions may choose to shoot any foul shot from a modified free throw line of 12 feet. All eligible participants must declare the free throw line they intend to shoot from prior to the start of competition.
3. The tournament director may impose time limits during competition if necessary. If a time limit is imposed, the player with the most made baskets at the end of the time limit shall be declared the winner.
4. The ball will be rebounded for the shooter and basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs may be used for competition
5. The participant may not step over the free throw line while shooting (from the time the ball leaves his/her hand until the ball reaches the rim or backboard).
6. Tie breaker policy will be as follows: Most consecutive free throws made. If still tied, multiple medals or ribbons will be awarded
3-POINT COMPETITION:
- Participants will have 5-10 minutes to warm up as a group. No additional practice shots will be given.
- Each participant will shoot 3 shots (untimed) from each of five marked locations around the three- point arc. (right and left baselines, right and left wings, and top of key). Shooter will take all shots in succession. All participants will start in the left baseline area and work their way around the arc.
- Participants will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 15 points is possible.
- No 3-point line distance modifications will be given for any age group. All participants must shoot from the distance of (19’ 9”).
- All shots will be rebounded for the shooter.
- Basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs may be used for competition
- The participant’s feet must be completely behind the 3-point line at the time of the shot. The participant is allowed to jump from outside the line and land inside, so long as the ball is released mid-air.
- Tie breaker policy will be as follows: Most consecutive 3-point shots made. If still tied, multiple medals or ribbons will be awarded.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2026.
2. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2026.
ASO MEDALS
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for each style within each age division.
NSGA QUALIFYING
For 2027, Shooting Skills Competition will be classified as an “OPEN” event. Athletes do not need to qualify at a 2026 state qualifier.
SPORT RULES
When applicable, the shooting skills competition will be conducted in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Women’s College Basketball rules, except as modified herein.
Free Throw Competition
1. Participants are allowed 2 practice shots.
2. Each participant will first shoot 25 (uninterrupted) free throws and will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 25 points is possible.
3. A modified free throw line shall be available for use for the following age divisions: 75+ women’s teams and 80+ men’s teams. Players in these divisions may choose to shoot any foul shot from a modified free throw line of 12 feet. All eligible participants must declare the free throw line they intend to shoot from prior to the start of competition. No eligible participants shall be allowed to shoot from both free throw lines at any point during competition.
4. The ball will be rebounded for the shooter.
5. Basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs may be used for competition
6. The participant may not step over the free throw line while shooting (from the time the ball leaves his/her hand until the ball reaches the rim or backboard).
7. Tie breaker policy will be as follows:
- Most consecutive free throws made
- Sudden death shoot-off of up to ten additional free throws
- If still tied, multiple medals or ribbons will be awarded
3-Point Competition
1. Participants will have 5-10 minutes to warm up as a group. No addition practice shots will be given.
2. Each participant will shoot 3 shots (untimed) from each of five marked locations around the three-point arc. (right and left baselines, right and left wings, and top of key). Shooter will take all shots in succession. All participants will start in the left baseline area and work their way around the arc.
3. Participants will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 15 points is possible.
4. No 3-point line distance modifications will be given for any age group. All participants must shoot from the distance of (19’ 9”).
5. The balls will either be on a rack positioned at each location or handed to the shooter by a volunteer. All shots will be rebounded for the shooter.
6. Basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs may be used for competition.
7. The participant’s feet must be completely behind the 3-point line at the time the shot. The participant is allowed to jump from outside the line and land inside, so long as the ball is released mid-air.
8. Tie breaker policy will be as follows:
- Sudden death shoot-off from top-of-key location
For questions, call 205-607-0504
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