DATE
Saturday, March 28, 2026
SCHEDULE
Approximately 2:00 pm (Following 3 on 3 basketball)
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.
DOUBLE MEDALING/QUALIFYING
The Alabama Senior Olympics (ASO) is an open state and welcomes out-of-state participants. Out-of-state athletes are eligible to medal and to qualify for the National Senior Games; however, they do not take a qualifying position or medal away from an Alabama resident.
If an out-of-state participant places in the top three of their division, they will receive the medal earned and any qualifying position in accordance with NSGA rules for each sport. The ASO will then award medals to the top three Alabama athletes and qualify Alabama residents according to NSGA qualifying rules for each sport (see Rule H).
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