Team Bracket Rules

Teams will aim to make consecutive shots against opposing teams in a bracket. Each teammate shoots until a miss, with total successful shots determining the score. The team with the most made free throws moves forward. In case of a tie, a designated shooter will break it. The champion team wins a $300 gift card prize.

Individual Bracket Rules

Contestants, male and female, will compete as a part of a single elimination bracket. Individuals will compete by making the most out of ten free throws within a time limit. The player with the highest score advances. In case of a tie, a best-of-five format will determine the winner. The champion wins a $200 gift card prize.

Gold Sponsors

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous

Silver Sponsors

  • Harry Southerland

    Hoke County Commissioner

  • William Munn

    CEO, Pine Strategies

  • Florine Fleming

    CEO, Divine Home Health

  • Rep. Garland Pierce

    Pastor, Bright Hopewell Missionary Baptist

Bronze Sponsors

  • Richard Hooker

    Cleveland County Business Development Center

Supporting Sponsors

  • Charlotte Kelly

    Former Party Chair

FAQs

Who is eligible to participate?

Age: There are no age restrictions for participation.

Skill Level: The tournament is open to players of all skill levels.

Registration: All participants must register before the tournament deadline to be eligible to compete.

How will the matches play out?

Prior to the start of each match, a coin toss will determine who shoots first.

Competitors will alternate shooting free throws in sets as dictated by the tournament structure.

In the event of a tie after the designated number of throws, players enter a tie-breaker round where they will shoot a designated number of free throws until the tie is broken.

How will disputes be resolved?

All disputes will be resolved by the tournament officials.

The decision of the tournament officials will be final.

What is the scoring system?

Each successful free throw scores one point.

Each missed free throw scores zero points.

What is the scoring system?

The free throw line will be set at the standard distance of 15 feet from the basket.

Size 7 basketballs will be provided for the 15 and up and team brackets. Size 5 basketballs will be provided for the 0-14 bracket.

Are there guidelines for sportsmanship?

Competitors are expected to maintain high levels of sportsmanship.

Any form of cheating, abusive language, or aggressive behavior will result in immediate disqualification from the tournament.

What is the structure of the individual brackets?

The individual side of the tournament will follow a single-elimination format.

Each round competitors will face off head-to-head with the winner advancing to the next round.

The number of free throws per round will be determined by the tournament organizer prior to the event.

What is the structure of the team bracket?

The team side of the tournament will follow a single-elimination format.

Each round teams will face off head-to-head with the winner advancing to the next round.

The number of free throws per round will be determined by the tournament organizer prior to the event.