Fall River basketball challenge to feature giveaways, prizes including gift cards, jerseys, t-shirts, Nike sneakers

Ready to test your basketball shooting skills?

Register for the Fall River Hot Shot Challenge at the basketball courts at Britland Park on August 23rd hosted by retired Fall River Police Officer Mike Pereira.

Modeled after the NBA’s annual 3-point shot contest, the Fall River Hot Shot Challenge offers three age co-ed divisions, 10-13, 14-17, and 18+.

Registration is free and takes place at 3:00 p.m. with the event kickoff at 4:00.

Prizes include a $250 Visa gift card for the first two divisions and a $500 Visa gift card for 18+. An event jersey will also be handed out to the 3 winners.

In addition to the challenge, a free throw competition will be held with the winner receiving Nike Air Jordan Tatum 2 sneakers.

The first 100 participants will receive an event t-shirt, water bottle, and a pair of basketball socks.

There will also be a raffle for 10 pairs of Nike sneakers.

The event is sponsored by several entities including the Fall River Police Department, Massachusetts Coalition for Police, Mayor Paul Coogan, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, and the Police Athletic League of Fall River.