OVERVIEW:

The top 3 scorers in each bracket will advance to the finals to compete for the Grand Prize. The overall leading scorer in each bracket will receive a $500 bonus. If there is a tie score between one or more contestants at the end of a bracket round, then a "do or die" tie breaking system would be implemented between tied players to determine the winner of that bracket. The same rule applies in the finals.

Participants 50 and over, as well as women competitors will be placed in two of the 10 brackets. This will insure that three females and 50+ contestant will be placed in the finals and have a chance to compete for the grand prize.


QUALIFYING ROUND:
Each contestant will be given the chance to make as many 3-point shots as possible from the top of the key at a range of 19ft 9 inches before missing five shots in any order.

Example: If you make 3 baskets, then miss 2,  make 4 more shots then miss 3 you will be given a score of 7. The idea make as many baskets as you can before missing a total of five shots.

THE FINALS:  25 SHOT ONE MINUTE ROUNDS
The final 30 completers will then compete for the Grand Prize of $20,000. Each shooting round will last 1 minute with a maximum of 25 balls to be shot. (5) racks each with (5) basketballs will be placed around the perimeter of the high school/collegiate 3-point line (19 feet, 9 inches). 

The racks will be placed as follows: Left baseline, right-key, top of the key, left-key, and right baseline. Each made basket will count as 1 point. The last ball in each rack is the "Whopp" ball (different color). Each successful shot with a "Whopp" ball is worth 2 points. The maximum amount of points for each 25 shot round is 30 points. Cash prizes as well as trophies and awards are given to the top scorers in each bracket, as well as to the overall first, second and third place finishers in the final round of the competition.  

FINALS SHOOTING PROTOCOL / SHOOTING AND SCORING RULES:
In the finals, when instructed, participants will shoot as many balls as possible during the 1 minute. All participants will be required to start shooting at the left baseline. The "Whopp" ball must be the last ball shot in each rack. Any participant shooting the "Whopp" ball before the end of the rack will receive zero points for that ball regardless if whether or not it was made. When the whistle blows for a second time, the round is finished. Any balls still on a rack or in the hands of the participant will not count. The ball must clearly be out of the participant’s hands before the buzzer sounds to count. The appointed referee will make the determination and his/her ruling is final.

Participants must be behind the 3-point line for any made baskets to count. Appointed referees will be responsible for enforcing this rule. If a participant’s foot/toe is on or over the line, the basket will not count. At the end of the round, the referee will communicate any shots that are void as a result of being on or over the line.

DISPUTES/APPEALS REGARDING SCORING
Any disputes or appeals regarding a participant’s score must be made by the participant directly to the referee immediately following a participant’s shooting round. Once a score has been officially logged, no appeals will be permitted. Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. No appeal of a referee ruling may be disputed or appealed (i.e., foot over the line, shot clock violation). Participants must leave the floor as instructed by the referee or officials. Failure to do so may result in being penalized 2 points, or in the forfeiture of the entire shooting round and a score of zero being applied.

TIEBREAKERS FOR QUALIFYING AND FINAL ROUND
In the event one or more participants tie for in the  final round a head-to head  "Do or Die" match from the top of the key will be held to determine the winner.

* "Do or Die"  In a Do or Die match contestants with tie scores line up at the top of the Key approximately 19feet 9 inches and take turns shooting the basketball. If the first shooter with the tie score makes his basket the next contestant will also be given the opportunity to make his shot. If the next contestant misses, then the person making the first shot will be declared the winner. If there are multiple contestants with the same score the same rule applies. Q&A's|

PRORATING OF PRIZES:  
Modifying the rules, prizes, format and/or other terms and conditions of the event. In the event that Whopp Enterprises need to modify the rules, prizes, format and/or other terms and conditions of the event, participants will have the right to request a refund. All refund requests must be made in writing and submitted within 7 business days of the announced rules/prize amendments.