Illinois Elks Association

"Hoop Shoot"  /  2007-2008

   Elks Hoop Shoot" Program

The Elks National "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Program is open to all boys
and girls, ages 8 through 13. All public and private schools within
the jurisdiction of the local Elk Lodge are invited to participate in
the Elks National "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Contest. Depending on
interest, many school districts may participate in the Lodge contest.

The six Lodge Champions, one boy and one girl in each age-group, will
advance to a District contest. A typical District contest may have
from five to 12 lodge entries in each category and age-group. The six
finalists in each District contest will advance to the State finals.
The State Champions will compete at a Regional contest to determine
the contestants that will compete at the National Finals. Your local
"Hoop Shoot" Director can tell you the number of lodges and districts
in your state and the states that make up your region.

The Elks’ nationwide sanctioned program gives youngsters an
opportunity for spirited competition, fine relationships with their
peers, and travel statewide, regionally and nationally at minimal
expense to their parents or school. The parents of finalists at the
state, regional and national levels attend the competition as guests
of the Elks.