Please refer to the Official Special Olympics Basketball Rules for all Individual and Teams Skills Contest rules and regulations.
OFFICIAL EVENTS
The range of events is intended to offer competition opportunities for athletes of all abilities. Program may determine the events offered and, if required, guidelines for the management of those events. Coaches are responsible for providing training and event selection appropriate to each athlete’s skill and interest. The following is a list of official events available in Special Olympics.
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS RULES
There are 2 levels of Individual Skills Competition
Three events make up Level 1 Individual Skills Competition:
The athlete’s final score is determined by adding together the scores achieved in each of these three events. Athletes will be pre-divisioned according to their total scores from these three events. Each event is diagrammed with the suggested number and placement of volunteers who will administer them. It is also suggested that the same volunteers remain at an event throughout the competition so that consistency is provided.
Speed Dribble will be an alternate option from the 10-meter dribble. By adding Speed dribble as an option, it allows those athletes with mobility issues, Wheelchair, walker, canes, etc. or athletes under the age of 15 the option to select. The athlete must designate on their registration form which option they choose so that they are division accordingly.
OR
The athlete’s final individual score is determined by adding together the scores achieved in each of these three events. Athletes will be pre-divisioned according to their total scores from these three events. Each event is diagrammed with the suggested number and placement of volunteers who will administer them. It is also suggested that the same volunteers remain at an event throughout the competition so that consistency is provided.
Equipment
Set-up
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Scoring