Basketball Shooting Contest

Events:  Free throws and 3-Pointers

Venue Location:   Benton, AR at The River Center

Date:   April 25, 2026 at our 3×3 Basketball Tournament

Note: This page was last updated Apr 27 2026.

 

2026 Men’s and Women’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

3 on 3 Half Court Basketball Games – This is an OPEN EVENT TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN AGES 40 and up!!!

Event Completed on  April 25, 2026

THANK YOU TO ALL PLAYERS & VOLUNTEERS!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN in 2027

 

 

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Thank you to our Sponsors:

PRESENTING SPONSOR

DIAMOND SPONSORS

BENTON A&P COMMISSION
SALINE HEALTH SYSTEMS

GOLD SPONSORS

PAFFORD MEDICAL SERVICES
WELLCARE BY ALLWELL

SILVER SPONSORS

CHICK-FIL-A in BRYANT, AR
KINARD DENTAL
THE MANOR AT BENTON
ORANGE THEORY FITNESS
RIVERSIDE CATERING & RESTAURANT
SAGE HEALTH

 

IN-KIND SPONSORS:  FIRST SECURITY BANK & FARMERS MERCHANT BANK

 

& a Special “Thank You” Shout Out to:
*FRAN NICHOLS* and the ARKANSAS DIAMONDS WOMEN’S TEAMS

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Competition Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 8am to 1pm
 Note: Contact Greg with any questions at 501-321-1441
FREE THROWS (20)

1. A modified free throw line shall be available for use for the following age divisions: 75+ women’s
teams and 80+ men’s teams. Players in these divisions may choose to shoot any foul shot from a
modified free throw line of 12 feet. All eligible participants must declare the free throw line they
intend to shoot from prior to the start of competition. No eligible participants shall be allowed to
shoot from both free throw lines at any point during competition.

2. The ball will be rebounded for the shooter. Basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs
may be used for competition.
3. The participant may not step over the free throw line while shooting (from the time the ball leaves
his/her hand until the ball reaches the rim or backboard).
4. Tie breaker policy will be as follows:
a. Most consecutive free throws made
b. If still tied, multiple ribbons will be awarded
 3-POINTERS (15)

1. Each participant will shoot 3 shots (untimed) from each of five marked locations around the 3-point arc.
2. Participants will earn 1 point for each basket made. A total of 15 points is possible.
3. No 3-point line distance modifications will be given for any age group. All participants must shoot
from the distance of (19’ 9”).  Basketballs will be provided. No personal basketballs may be used for competition. The participant’s feet must be completely behind the 3-point line at the time of the shot. The participant is allowed to jump from outside the line and land inside, so long as the ball is released mid-air.
4. Tie breaker policy will be as follows:
a. Most consecutive 3-pointers made
b. If still tied, multiple ribbons will be awarded