When – completed
This event was held on Saturday, September 21.
Results and Records
See the results of the NVSO 2019 basketball free throws event.
Rules
General Rules
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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.