3-Point Basketball Competition

Thursday, February 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Get ready to shoot your shot at our 3-Point Basketball Competition! Show off your skills, take on the challenge, and aim for glory. Registration not required. Open to anyone eighteen years or older with a valid I.D. Nonmembers can purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.

Description

The 3-point basketball competition is a timed shooting contest, lasting 60 seconds, where players shoot five balls from five stations around an arc. Participants aim for the highest score by making the shots. The top three scores from the first round advance to the finals.

Registration

Pre-registration is highly encouraged - REGISTER HERE
Walk-ins are welcome
Check-in at the registration table located on the court upon arrival
Participants (shooters) will be placed in order at check-in

How to Play

Each shooter will have 60 seconds to shoot 5 balls from 3 shooting stations located on the 3-point line arc
The 3 designated shooting stations along the 3-point line will be marked on the floor
Five balls will be placed near each shooting station next to the floor marking
Shooters must begin on the left side of the arc (facing the basket)
Players can return to the first station and repeat if time permits
Shooters will stand behind the mark when shooting
Shooters must have both feet behind the 3-point line when he/she releases the ball
Stepping over the 3-point line results in a missed shot
The clock starts when the player releases their first shot
Players must move quickly to maximize their score
Each successful shot using a standard size basketball will score one point
A shooter’s total score is determined by adding the total points he/she receives for all made baskets from behind the 3-point line

Tie-Breaker

All tied players do a second 60 second round

Prizes

A Rec Center hoodie will be awarded to the first place winner.

General Rules

Player’s clothing must be presentable and appropriate for competition at the discretion of the Staff
Closed-toe athletic shoes are required to participate in the 3-point competition 
No jewelry or any other item deemed dangerous by the staff may be worn
Hats, caps, and sunglasses are not permitted for play
Eyeglasses may be worn at the risk of the participant