Free Throw Contest

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
(Sign-up deadline is June 10)

29th Annual Free Throw Contest

Each year the Kane Foundation hosts an annual Free Throw Contest in the courtyard at the Allegheny County Courthouse. This event is popular because it puts the "fun" in "fundraising" as teams and individuals get sponsors and test their free throw skills. Additionally, there will be some community vendors and food trucks during the lunch hour.

How to Play

Each department will invite their colleagues to combine a 5-member team.  The friendly competition brings the most fun amongst other Allegheny County teams.  This year we added the option to build more than one team within each department.

On the day of the event, each team member can take as many practice shots as they like before indicating to the contest officials that they are ready to shoot. Once they begin, each player will shoot from the free throw line until three baskets are missed. The number of baskets made during that time is their total and then combine the totals of all team members combined for a final team score. 

The department that makes the most baskets and the department that raises the most money get bragging rights for a full year and get to display the unique Kane Free Throw Contest trophies for Top Fundraisers and Top Hoopsters. 

Deadline

All departments and teams must sign up no later than June 10, 2026. The team schedules will be sent out Monday, June 15. 

Register Your Team

If you are interested in registering your team, email KaneFundraiser@alleghenycounty.us.

Donations are due the day of the event.  

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Past Winners

2025 Top Fundraisers Court Records ($373) Facilities ($350) Administrative Services: Weights & Measures ($130)

2025 Top Hoopsters 1st place - Administrative Services: Weights & Measures (45) 2nd place - Facilities: Hard Hat Hoopsters (33) 3rd place - Police (32)

 

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All proceeds benefit the Kane Foundation and residents of Kane.

When

Location

Allegheny County Courtyard, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, View Map