3x3 Basketball November 13th!

 

Gustave on a surfin' safari

Olympians, 

After a late summer break, Our Olympics is back with a very special competition!

Coming up Next: 30N3 BASKETBALL

Copying yet another new event in the Olympic Games this year, Our Olympics will foray into 3x3 basketball on Saturday, November 13th from 4pm-6pm at the Miller Center in Burlington. RSVP by adding yourself to a team here! All skill levels are welcome (full disclosure: I haven't made a basket since 2019 and never played for school), and we can make teams from individuals and pairs if you don't already know who your two BFFs are.

If you're unfamiliar with the rules, consult Wikipedia for the full rundown, but here's an overview:

  • Played on a half-court with one basket
  • 1 point for baskets made within the arc
  • 2 points for baskets made outside the arc
  • The game ends when one team scores 21 points or 10 minutes of play have passed
  • Otherwise similar to standard 5-a-side basketball

Ongoing Event: SURFING I: INDIVUDAL

Who was that that just got washed up in the break? That's right, yours truly took to the waves of SoCal and... may not have managed to stand up. Thanks anyway to Luke Yarnall for the providing the equipment and venue! If you want your crack at the surfing event, send in an edit of up to a minute of your best surfing from 2021 by New Year's.

What's Next?: TBD

Have an idea for December? Let me know! We're looking for another in-person event in Vermont.

Hope to see you on the 13th!

-Gustave

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