Free Throw and Hot Shot Tournament

Basketball Hot Shot Tournament Rules:

  1. Two points for each basket made beyond the three-point (high school or college) line. If the participant’s foot (feet) touch the line while the shot is being taken, the basket will only be credited for one point. This decision is solely dependent upon the official’s judgment at the time.
  2. One point is credited for each basket made within or on the three-point line. No more than one shot within the three-point line may be taken in succession. This is to eliminate a participant from shooting only layups, or short shots to score.
  3. The time limit should be one minute (60 seconds).
  4. The top five finalist (or if a tie more) from the elimination round in each category will compete in a final round, with each of their rounds being added together to determine the top four finalists. In the case of a tie, the contestants will be give 30 seconds on the clock and a winner will be selected.
  5. The same basketball should be used by all participants.
  6. There will be a timekeeper and a line judge who will also keep score.
  7. Competition will be between early youth (6th grade -14 years old) males and females, senior youth (age 15-12th grade) males and females.
  8. Each shooter must be ready when their name is called on to shoot. Otherwise, the shooter will forfeit his/her turn.
  9. At regionals, a teen may participate in only one sporting event. The only exception is a basketball player. If eligible, the teen may participate in Hot Shot/Free Throw.

Basketball Free Throw Tournament Rules:

  1. Each age bracket will be shooting 15 free throws.
  2. Those who made at least 10 of their first 15 attempts, will shoot another 10 free throws. The top four totals overall will place.
  3. In the event of a tie, those involved will shoot a sudden death of one free throw per turn, until a winner is determined.
  4. The same basketball should be used by all participants.
  5. Official scorekeepers will be provided.
  6. Competition will be same as basketball Hot Shot line 7.
  7. Each shooter must be ready when their name is called on to shoot; other wise the shooter will forfeit his/her turn.
  8. At regional a teen may participate in only one sporting event. The only exception is a basketball player, if eligible, may participate in Hot Shot/Free Throw.
Free Throw/Hot Shot Director: Rich and Marie Secor
205 HighPointe Crossing
Kendallville, IN 46755
  • Registration Form: Download here.
  • Location of tournament: Crestview Middle School
  • Registration and entry fee deadline is March 6, 2012.  Entry Fee: $6 per entry

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