National Youth Free Throw Program

The Elks National “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Program is open to boys and girls, ages 8 to 13. The Hoop Shoot is free to all participants and provides youth an opportunity to compete, connect and succeed. Several Lodges hold local shoots with the winners moving forward to a State Level shoot.

More Info

There are two divisions, boys and girls, and three categories in each division. Contestant’s age groups are determined by their age as of April 1 of the current year. Age verification is required so that they may be assigned to the proper age category.

There are six age groups in the competition: boys age 8-9, girls age 8-9, boys age 10-11, girls age 10-11, boys age 12-13 and girls age 12-13. Boys and Girls in the 8-9 age category shoot four feet in front of the regulation foul line. Contestants must be 8 years old as of April 1 of the current year.

Contact

Get in touch with the coordinators of the Hoop Shoot Program with the information below:

  • Dave Bingham 
    Hoop Shoot
  • 1578 Maple Hill Rd.
    Plainfield, VT 05667
    802-233-0049
    budcommish@aol.com

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