Red Bull King of the Rock
Red Bull is hosting a 1 on 1 King of the Rock basketball event this week in Oakland, CA. The King of the Rock tournament kicked off with six qualifiers on the West Coast, with participating cities including: Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Seattle, San Francisco and now Oakland. Sixty Four contestants will emerge from these six qualifiers and make their way to Alcatraz, one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable locations, for the final showdown hosted by All-Star guard Rajon Rondo on September 18, 2010.
For 29 long years, more than 1,500 men dreamed of nothing but getting off of Alcatraz. But beginning on July 17, hundreds will try their hardest to make it onto the island, with the goal of being crowned King of the Rock. Red Bull King of the Rock will be the first sporting event held on Alcatraz since the inmates left the island over 50 years ago.
Both the Qualifiers and the Finals on Alcatraz will follow a straightforward concept where players go head-to-head in raw outdoor streetball, using a single elimination tournament bracket.
Games will last five minutes and be subject to regulation hoops rules and scoring (2 and 3 pointers). All games will be played on a half-court layout with four games running at once, each with their own referee, court manager and scoreboard.
Players definitely have to be tough to make it to The Rock, but must also play smart – five fouls equals an automatic loss. After each game the loser walks, and the winner must remain on the court to immediately face his next opponent. Thus, the more a player wins, the longer he plays.
So while pure hoops ability is essential, endurance will also play a major role in overall victory. In the end, there can be only one king, so out of the 64 finalists, only one will be crowned “King of the Rock” and collect the $10,000 prize.
Red Bull King of the Rock Tournament Schedule
OAKLAND – September 11, 2010
Mosswood Park
3612 Webster St. (W MacArthur Boulevard between Webster Street and Broadway)
Oakland, CA 94609
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
10:00 AM – Competition Begins
