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There must be an attempt on every ball before moving to the next ball. There can be only one attempt per ball. Attempts must be in order: from the ball closest to the target to the ball farthest away. An attempt must be made from behind the shot boundary. A shot boundary may never be touched. An infraction of any of these general rules results in 0 points for that ball.
Competitors are called to the starting line by the Referee in order of their competitor number. The competitor may cross the starting line on the Referee’s command: “ready,” followed by a pause, then a whistle.
On the whistle, the competitor moves from the starting line and picks up a golf club then onto the golf mat. The balls may be adjusted by hand on the mat and hit in any order. Moving a ball by hand off the mat results in 0 points. Every ball hit by a golf club and coming to a stop inside the golf target scores 2 points.
The competitor leaves the golf club in the golf area and moves to pick up a bat in the softball area. The balls may be picked up and hit in any order. Moving a ball by hand over or around the shot boundary results in 0 points. Every ball hit by a bat and going over the softball target in the air and between the two flags is awarded 2 points. Women score 2 points for every ball reaching the softball target between the two flags.
The competitor leaves the bat in the softball area and moves to pick up a tennis racquet in the tennis area. Moving a ball by hand over or around the shot boundary results in 0 points. If after being hit with the tennis racquet the ball passes through the center opening of the tennis target, points are scored: 1 for the ball closest to the target, 2 for the second farthest, and 3 for the farthest.
The competitor leaves the racquet in the tennis area and moves to the basketball area. If after being shot the ball goes completely through the net of the basketball target, points are scored: 1 for the ball closest to the target, 2 for the second farthest, and 3 for the farthest.
The competitor moves from the basketball area to the football area. If after being thrown the ball passes through the center opening of the football target, points are scored: 1 for the ball closest to the target, 2 for the second farthest, and 3 for the farthest.
The competitor leaves the bat in the softball area and moves to pick up a tennis racquet in the tennis area. Moving a ball by hand over or around the shot boundary results in 0 points. If after being hit with the tennis racquet the ball passes through the center opening of the tennis target, points are scored: 1 for the ball closest to the target, 2 for the second farthest, and 3 for the farthest.
The competitor moves from the soccer area to the strength area. The medicine balls must be tossed in order, beginning with the lightest, then midsize, then heaviest. Balls hitting on or beyond the strength target and between the cones on first contact with the ground scores 1 point for the first ball, 2 points for the second ball, and 3 points for the third ball.

The competitor moves from the strength area to the speed area. The competitor runs through the finish line 60 feet away. Points are scored for total course run time:

Time Points
Under 1:20.00
8
1:20.00 – 1:39.99
6
1:40.00 – 1:59.99
4
2:00.00 – 2:29.99
2
2:30.00 – 2:59.99
0
3:00.00 or more
DQ
Sport Target Equipment
Golf
24’circle
47’ from shot boundary
Pitching wedge (left- or right-handed)
Standard golf balls
Softball
3’ fence
85’ from shot boundary
Regulation softball bat
12” softballs
Tennis
18” opening, 6’wide
3’ off the ground
Regulation tennis racquet Standard tennis balls
Basketball
Standard basketball goal
10’ high
Women: 28.5” basketballs
Men: 29.5” basketballs
Football
18” circle
4’ off the ground
Women: size 7-8 footballs
Men: size 9 footballs
Soccer
4’x6’ soccer goal
18” barrier from ground
Size 5 soccer balls
Strength
15’ from shot boundary
Women: 5#, 10#, and 15# medicine balls
Men: 10#, 15#, and 20# medicine balls
Speed
60’
Digital timing

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FAQ's

The National Championships will be hosted at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, SC on August 2, 2024.

Do you love to play sports? Then you are qualified to compete in Viii Sports. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Manchester Meadows

337 E Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
*Parking is available.*

Manchester Meadows is wheelchair accessible.

Top female and male finishers at the Qualifiers get transportation and lodging to Rock Hill. Female and male winners of the National Championships receive a trophy and prizes. Anyone scoring the perfect 50 points gets $5,000.

Yes! The Viii Sports National Championship will be broadcasted live on ESPN2 on August 2.

Please contact info@viiisports.net with all questions about the Qualifiers and the National Championships.

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