BASHKEEATDB AGOLLE SS HOEORTEING
EVENTS/EVENT CODES
Free Throw Shooting BK015
Spot Field Goal Shooting BK016
Timed Field Goal Shooting BK017
DATE
Saturday, December 8, 2018
SITE
Highland Recreation Center
400 Highland Ave NE, Largo FL 33770
SCHEDULE
7:30–8:30 a.m .......Check-in & Warm-ups
8:30 a.m. ...............Free Throw Shooting Competition begins,
followed by Spot Shooting
and Timed Shooting
FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES QUALIFYING RULES
Top 5 in each age group at a Series Qualifier site. Participants
that qualify in one Basketball Shooting event are eligible for all
Basketball Shooting events. In addition, all athletes competing
in Basketball Shooting events are eligible to form teams and
compete in Basketball 3 on 3. (Note: qualifying is only applicable
to the Florida resident divisions).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Basketball Shooting entry fee is $16 for the first event
and $5 for each additional event for Florida residents.
Entry fee is $21 for first event and $8 for each additional
event for non-residents. Entry fee includes an event T-shirt.
T-shirts will be available on-site at designated competition
check-in times. A short survey will be required to be
completed at check-in. This survey can be found online at
floridaseniorgames.com, and can be completed in advance
and brought to check-in.
2. All mailed entries must be received by November 16,
2018, or register online by November 18, 2018, at
floridaseniorgames.com. Late entries may be accepted at
the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering
after November 18 are not guaranteed a T-shirt and may
be subject to a $10 late fee. Entry forms, waiver of liability
and entry fee should be made payable to the Florida Sports
Foundation (FSF). Save a stamp and beat the deadline!
Register online at floridaseniorgames.com.
FORMAT
1. Each event will be contested and awarded separately.
2. Competition in Free Throw Shooting will be conducted first,
followed by Spot Shooting and Timed Shooting.
3. Competition balls will be provided for the convenience of the
participant, but are not required to be utilized. Participants
may compete with their own ball. All balls must meet NCAA
ball requirements and specifications. Balls are subject to
inspection at any time before, during or after competition.
4. The ball shall be spherical. Spherical shall be defined as a
round body whose surface at all points is equidistant from
the center expect at the approved black rubber ribs (channel
and/or seams).
5. The ball’s color shall be Pantone Matching System (PMS)
Orange 151, Red-Orange 173 or Brown 1535.
6. The ball shall have a deeply pebbled leather or composite
cover.
7. The ball shall have the traditionally shaped eight panels,
bonded tightly to the rubber carcass. The eight panels are
defined by two channels and/or seams dissecting the ball’s
circumference in opposite directions and two panels that
when laid flat shall have the shape of a figure eight.
8. The width of the black rubber rib (channels and/or seams)
shall not exceed 1/4 inch.
9. When dribbled vertically, without rotation, the ball shall
return directly to the dribbler’s hand.
10. The air pressure that will give the required reaction shall
be stamped on the ball. The ball shall be inflated to an air
pressure such that when it is dropped to the playing surface
from a height of 6 feet measured to the bottom of the ball, it
will rebound to a height, measured to the top of the ball of:
• (Men) Not less than 49 inches when it strikes its least
resilient spot nor more than 54 inches when it strikes its
most resilient spot.
• (Women) Not less than 51 inches when it strikes its least
resilient spot nor more than 56 inches when it strikes its
most resilient spot.
• (Men) The circumference of the ball shall be within a
maximum of 30 inches and a minimum of 29½ inches.
• (Women) The circumference of the ball shall be within a
maximum of 29 inches and a minimum of 28½ inches.
• (Men) The weight of the ball shall not be less than 20
ounces nor more than 22 ounces.
• (Women) The weight of the ball shall not be less than 18
ounces nor more than 20 ounces.
11. Fourth place ribbons will be awarded in addition to Gold,
Silver and Bronze medals for Florida residents. Gold, Silver
and Bronze medals will be awarded to top overall athletes if
non-residents are in contention for medals.
SPORT RULES
Each event will be conducted in accordance with Florida Senior
Games Rules of Competition which can be found online at
floridaseniorgames.com.
NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES QUALIFYING RULES
Basketball Shooting is not a part of the National Senior Games
program.
FSF STAFF CONTACT
Megan Myers, (850) 487-1916 or mmyers@flasports.com
EVENT DIRECTOR
Richard Blalock, (352) 262-5755 or richardtblalock@yahoo.com
2018 FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES PRESENTED BY HUMANA · REGISTRATION BOOK · 13
/floridaseniorgames.com
/floridaseniorgames.com
/floridaseniorgames.com
/floridaseniorgames.com
link
link