When
Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
Where
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3501 2nd Street South
Arlington, VA 22204
Event Director
Herb Levitan
Questions about the Basketball Free Throws event? Email Herb Levitan.
Volunteers needed!
Details and description of duties and contact information.
Results and Records
See the results of the NVSO 2021 basketball free throws event.
Photographs
See photographs from the NVSO 2021 basketball free throws event.
Rules
General Rules
Please go here for rules covering all events.
Basketball Free Throws Rules
Competition will be separate for Men and Women within 10-year age groups (50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-99, 100+). 5-year age groups may apply depending on the number of participants. NVSO will provide the basketballs.
A) General
- Each participant shoots 4 rounds of 5 free throws each, equaling a total of 20 free throw attempts.
- Men will shoot from the free throw line, and women will shoot from two feet forward of the free throw line.
- Crossing these lines while shooting will be recorded as a forfeited attempt and not be counted.
- In the event of a tie, each participant will attempt 3 additional free throws. If the tie remains, both participants receive medals. If the tie is for gold, the third place will receive the bronze medal, etc.