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Basketball Skill Events
Events: Basketball Free Throw, Basketball Hot Shot, Basketball 3 Point Contest
2026 Dates:
Men AND Women 50-64 Saturday, 6/20 Start Time: TBD
Men AND Women 65 and above Sunday, 6/21 Start time: TBD
Start times and exact venue location will be announced late May once 3x3 number of teams and brackets are analyzed.
Venue Locations: TBD
Basketball Free Throw*
Players MUST use the balls provided. Format and tie breaker period to be determined. One or two practice throws will be allowed prior to the official count if the participant desires. Afterwards, there will be a period for tiebreakers. If you feel that you might be in contention for a medal, it is absolutely necessary that you check back at the tie breaker period. 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
