July 21-31, 2016 | Greensboro, NC

July 21-31, 2016 | Greensboro, NC
BASKETBALL
The USA Masters Games Basketball competition will be held
Wednesday, July 27 – Sunday, July 31, 2016 at various basketball
facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Men’s and Women’s
Adult Basketball
Age Group
Competition
The Greensboro Sportsplex, a 106,000 square-foot indoor sports complex, offers eight basketball courts. The Sportsplex is
home to Delaney Rudd’s North Carolina Basketball Academy and recently hosted the NCAA/USSSA Hoops and Dreams
Showcase Tournament. The basketball facilities at UNC-Greensboro combine for a total of eight courts. UNC-Greensboro’s
Fleming Gym has hosted numerous Southern Conference championship tournaments in basketball, volleyball and wrestling.
Event Information
Age Groups
Tournaments:
 5v5 (full court) competition will be available for Men’s,
Women’s, and Co-Ed teams. Max of 12 players.
 3v3 (half court) competition will be available for Men’s
and Women’s teams. Max of 10 players.
 Teams will be given the opportunity to register for the
3v3 tournament or the 5v5 tournament or both.
Co-Ed (5v5 only): 21-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Men (3v3 and 5v5): 21-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Women (3v3 and 5v5): 21-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 5054, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Men (Shooting): 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 8089, 90+
Shooting Competitions:
 Free Throw (Best of 10 shots; 1 minute)
 3-Point Shot (Best of 25 shots; 3 minutes)
 Participants may register for one or both.
Women (Shooting): 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,
80-89, 90+
Social Event
Competition Schedule
Wednesday, July 27: Practice Day & Free Throw Competition
Thursday, July 28 – Sunday, July 31: Tournament Play
Sunday, July 31, 2016: 3-Point Shot Competition
A Basketball Athlete Reception will be held at the Greensboro
Coliseum Complex on Saturday evening, July 30th.
Special USA Masters Games Activities
The Games Village at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex will be the site of nightly entertainment, beer garden, accreditation and athlete
services, Health & Fitness Expo, and special activities throughout the Gams. On Friday evening, July 22, Opening Ceremonies will be held
at the Greensboro Coliseum, while on Sunday evening, July 31, Games Closing Ceremonies will be held at the adjacent amphitheater.
Contacts
For registration and general inquiries, contact:
Email: info@usamastersgames.com
Phone: 919-678-1651
For sport specific inquiries, contact:
Competition Director: Paula Boykin
Email: paula.boykin@greensboro-nc.gov
Phone: 336-373-2946
To register for the USA Masters Games Basketball Competition, or to learn more about the
Games, visit www.usamastersgames.com