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Free Throw Tournament

 

Free Throw Tournament
Saturday, February 8, 2025
High School Sullivan Gymnasium-enter door #24
Report Time: 1:15 pm; Start Time: 1:30 pm

It’s FREE! Why not try your shot in our annual contest? Participants will compete in this local community competition based upon their current grade level.

This program is part of a cooperative effort with the South East Park and Recreation Council (SEPRC).

Divisions: Boys and Girls in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades (separate boys & girls, and grade divisions)

Eligibility All shooters must be residents or attend South Milwaukee Schools. Also, if you participate in the South Mil- waukee Recreation Department Basketball program you will be eligible for the free throw tournament.

Reporting All participants and spectators should report at the time listed above to the director. Participants should then complete the Official Entry Form/Score Sheet and remain in the seating area until directed to a specific basket for shooting.

Rules
* Participants will be allowed three warm-ups shots prior to the first round of free throws. No warm-ups will be allowed prior to the second round or the tie breaker.
* Each participant will shoot a total of 40 free throws. Every shooter will shoot two, twenty shot rounds
* Total score of first and second shooting rounds will be tabulated for final count.
* In case of a tie 10 additional free throws will be taken.
* Participants arriving after the second round of free throws has begun will not be allowed to shoot.
* No Open Gym - staff and participants are not to shoot before, after or during the tournament. All participants and spectators must remain quiet and behave in a sportsmanlike manner.

BASKETBALL SIZE:
3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls     27.5"    
5th& 6th Grade Boys & Girls      28.5"
7th& 8th Grade Girls                   28.5"      
7th& 8th Grade Boys                  29.5"     

SHOTING DISTANCE:
3rd – 4th grade:     10 foot
5th – 6th grade:     12 foot
7th – 8th grade:     15 foot

Awards|
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded in all divisions.