Basketball Skill Events

Events:   Basketball Free Throw, Basketball Hot Shot, Basketball 3 Point Contest

2026 Dates:

Men AND Women 50-64                 
Saturday, 6/20
  
Free Throw- Open from 5:00 pm- 6:30pm
3-Point- Start Time 4:30 pm
Hot Shot to follow 3-Point

Men AND Women 65 and above   
Sunday, 6/21
   

Please review as this has changed since June 9 due to the need to start 3x3 games earlier in the day to secure officials. 

Free Throw- Open from 4:00 pm- 6:00pm
3-Point- Start Time 5:30 pm
Hot Shot to follow 3-Point

Venue Locations: Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

Basketball Free Throw* 

Players MUST use the balls provided.  One or two practice throws will be allowed prior to the official count if the participant desires.   Ladies over 65 and men 80+: please note that you will be allowed to shoot from a 12’  line if you wish.

Basketball Hot Shot and Basketball 3 Point* Contests

Men's and Women's 

  • In the hot shot, five spots are marked at locations on the court. The competitor has one minute to score as many points as possible from these marks that are worth between 2 and 5 points. 
  • The three point contest consists of 10 shots behind the three point line.  

Medals: If you must leave before medals are awarded, please have a friend/athlete check your place and pick it up for you.   Medals will also be mailed after receiving a request in writing, accompanied by a check payable to the TN Senior Olympics in the amount of $8.00 per medal for shipping.  Mail to: TSO, PO Box 681, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121.

Basketball Skill Events Check-In Information:  Please click here

 

Basketball Skill Events Rule Book