To ensure your electronic safety, the texas elks state association uses a secure socket layer, similar to what youd find from your bank or favorite online store. With 168 lodges in 19 districts including the islands of guam and philippines, the californiahawaii elks association chea serves disabled children, veterans, and our youth in wide range of activities. Director must set the time, date and place for the contest. Recently, springfield elks lodge held their annual hoop shoot at riverside middle school for participants aging from 8 to 14. The annual elks free throw shooting contest was held at lakeview high schools honker court on sunday, jan. Who we are information and testimonials elks history project history of bpo elks elks video gallery elks related media elks membership new members information reinstatement how to rejoin the elks magazine. Plano fourthgrader wins state basketball free throw competition. Until 1973, the national constitution of the elk lodge restricted membership to white men. The elks hoop shoot is a free throw program for youth ages 8. Chea of the benevolent and protective order of elks of the. The elks hoop shoot naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. West central region elks national free throw contest. Soccer shoot one of the fastest growing youth activities in the country, the elks soccer shoot program consists of two different contests that test different level skills at different ages, a five goal contest and a grid goal contest.
The rice lake elks lodge holds its annual elks hoop shoot free throw contest saturday, dec. Elks hoop shoot a deeply rooted tradition brigantine. I am honored to serve as the president of the missouri elks association for 20202021. It has grown to become the largest noncommercial, coeducational series of sports tournaments in the nation. Nov 23, 2019 a free throw competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and, is scheduled for 3. If additional rooms are required then you must call the queensbury hotel 5187921121 and make arrangements with the hotel. Dillon a handful of young athletes from southwest montana claimed victories at the elks south district hoop shoot saturday at montana. In 2012, cam and his wife linda hung up their jerseys. Scholarships college financial aid hoop shoot youth basketball program drug awareness information for youth elks national memorial honoring their service. Who we are information and testimonials elks history project history of bpo elks elks video gallery elks related media elks membership new members information reinstatement how to rejoin the elks magazine articles and news stories elks. Elks hoop shoot sends local children to state competition. Lakeview elks lodge held its annual hoop shoot contest at lakeview high schools honker court on sunday evening, jan.
Contestants must be at least 8 and no older than as of april 1, 2020, in order to participate. After advancing through lodge, district, state and regional contests, the 72 finalists arrived in springfield this week, ready to toe the line for their final 25 shots. Jeff franklin nichole state hoop shoot chairman 2462 n. The hoop shoot contest is open to all boys and girls, ages 8 through. The elks have been developing gritty kids through the hoop shoot program for more than 46 years. The hoop shoot is a freethrow competition, and local winners have the chance to advance through district, state, regional and national hoop shoots. A contestant may only enter one lodge hoop shoot contest. An authentic history of the benevolent and protective order of elks 1910 the first elks history book by charles ellis, published in 1910.
In the pages of this site you will find information about what is going on with the missouri elks association, and the lodges throughout the state. I hope you take a few minutes and check out whats happening with our great organization. Learn what life lessons contestants take away from the elks hoop shoot free throw contest. It is the responsibility of the subordinate lodge director to verify, by birth certificate, baptismal certificate. The new york state elks association pays for mileage and accommodations for the contestants. James naismith, who was simply looking for a new sporting activity to give. Apr 01, 2020 the elks lodges in the south are comprised of springfield, brattleboro, bennington and rutland. My motto this year is painting the future of elkdom. The hoop shoot is free and open to all boys and girls ages 8 to as. Corbin hamilton, 8, front lr, porter johnson, 9 and ella stanton, 10. Jaklil taylor eyes up his next shot en route to winning the 12yearold boys title in the brigantine elks hoop shoot. Twentyseven competitors stepped up the free throw line and shot 25 attempts with the winner having made the most free throws within a respective group. The competitor with the highest score will be declared the winner. Participants who shoot in the wrong age category will be disqualified.
Everything you need to know to compete in the elks hoop shoot, including eligibility requirements and contest rules. The health and safety of our program participants and their families, along with the dedicated volunteers and elks guests, is our top priority. The basketball hall of fame is proud of its partnership with the elks national hoop shoot, a free throw contest for youth ages 8 to. Dietz wins elks hoop shoot state championship times news. Three boys and three girls won the first round of competition in the 41st annual elks national hoop shoot free throw contest at the tamaqua elementary school gym and have been named tamaqua elks champions. The program is free to all participants and provides youth an opportunity to compete, connect and succeed through hard work and healthy competition. Each competitor will be given 25 free throw attempts. West central region elks national free throw contest colorado. The contestants will be provided one room with two double beds. The game of basketball began in the winter of 1891, at the young mens christiantraining school in springfield, massachusetts. Jackson hole, wyo this saturday, december 8, jackson elks lodge no. Coshoctons colton conkle in elks hoop shoot national finals. From the millions of youngsters who participate and. We are a proud organization with roots back to 1868 and.
Hoop shoot committee manual revised 020209 page 3 of 32 1. Chea the california hawaii elks association is a charitable organization serving children with disabilities since 1950. Mar 09, 2015 learn what life lessons contestants take away from the elks hoop shoot free throw contest. All participants should be notified accordingly so there will be no misunderstanding as to any of the above. The road to chicago begins again in the fall, and we cant wait to see what this next season of the hoop shoot brings. The elks hoop shoot highlights the elks commitment to americas youth. Armed with a big heart and an accurate free throw shot, hoop shoot contestants find creative ways to make a meaningful difference in their communities. The following participants were awarded 1st place trophies in 89 years of age for girls was keeli stewart, 1011 years of age savannah dezaine and the 12 age group meadow murchie.
The 43rd annual elks hoop shoot national finals will take place on april 18 at western new england university. Steve vartanian, hoop shoot chairman please invite all young people you know to our annual hoop shoot contest. Small but mighty, 72 national finalists stepped up to the line in springfield, massachusetts for the 2015 elks hoop shoot national finals on april 18. The purpose of the hoop shoot committee is to insure that all local lodges participate in the local, district, and state hoop shoot contest general chairman lynn rutherford snow jimmy. Elder, spence and davis advance to state hoop shoot contest. The elks national free throw program is open to all boys and girls, ages 8 through, regardless of race or creed. Shoot for the hoop by matt christopher, is a great book because of its suspense and courageousness. Elks hoop shoot sends local children to state competition january 23, 2017 january 18, 2017 ashley grogan, sports writer on dec. Everything from form submissions, to downloads, to ordering online. Over the past nine months, tens of thousands of young athletes from the across the country have stepped up to the line to show off their. Click on the buttons above to learn more about the hoop shoot history, see past champions and finalists, and watch videos.
Regional hoop shoot new york state elks association. The benevolent and protective order of elks is an american fraternal order founded in 1868 originally as a social club in new york city. Regrettably, the 2020 hoop shoot national finals, scheduled to take place on april 18, 2020, in chicago, has been canceled due to covid19. The hoop shoot season began last fall with 8 to yearolds from across the country vying to sink the most of 25 free throws at their elks lodge contests. Elks hoop shoot national finalists compete for a spot in the.
You sometimes wonder where you find the time to do all of the thing you do, but somehow, elks find a way to make things happen. Area shooters claim titles at district hoop shoot butte sports. More than three million boys and girls, ages 8, will participate this year. An inspiring article titled my membership card in the elks, by robert barrett, chairman of the good of the order committee, from the january, 1932 elks magazine. First, we ask that you permit us to give you a brief history of basketball, then well tell you all about the elks hoop shoot program. The elks national hoop shoot competition started in 1972 for boys and 1974 for girls. Hoop shoot 2016 state hoop shoot 2015 regionals hoop shoot 2015 state contact us. History of benevolent and protective order of elks. The elks national foundation started funding the program. These are in addition to the standard events like lodge meetings, the hoop shoot, soccer shoot, book project, flag day and the memorial service, to name just a few. On april 21, the kid from gaffney, south carolina, won the 12 to yearold division at the national.
Contact information for our team of hoop shoot state directors. The preliminary shoot off will be held on a date to be determined in november. Each of the over 2,100 lodges are encouraged to establish its. Conversely, if we drop the ball by poor promotion, planning. Contest dates and contact information organized by state. But, it wasnt until 1972 that the program held its first national finals in kansas city, mo. Addison elliott headed to illinois hoop shoot competition news. Contestants compete at the local level advancing to district, state, regional and national this is free and open to boys and girls ages. Chea of the benevolent and protective order of elks of.
If you mention the new york state hoop shoot they will get it at. The elks hoop shoot the basketball hall of fame is proud of its partnership with the elks national hoop shoot, a free throw contest for youth ages 8 to. Dec 21, 2016 produced by rhonda rogers and atwood video productions. Elks hoop shoot developing gritty kids for nearly 50 years. The elks have been developing gritty kids for more nearly 50 years through the hoop shoot free throw programlong before researchers and experts concluded that grit was the most accurate indicator of future success. The finals will be held on saturday, december 5 th. Texas elks state association elks care, elks share even. Dietz wins elks hoop shoot state championship lehightons cole dietz, who was representing the tamaqua elks lodge, won the 1011 year old boys elks hoop shoot pennsylvania state championship recently held in state college. Elks hoop shoot national finalists compete for a spot in. Depending on how they place determines if they get to the next level, said cullman elks lodge exalted ruler dale ball. Whats the key to being a great hoop shoot director. Highway 183 between luling and gonzales, across from the texas elks childrens services facility in. Runner up lynae petrosino, winner joy diaz, hoopshoot coordinator bob cole, winner tommy carney and runner up clark cokley.
Students face off in elks hoop shoot the cullman tribune. Scholarships college financial aid hoop shoot youth basketball program drug awareness information for youth elks. Since 2012, the elks national foundation both funds and runs the program. From left, are tamaqua hoop shoot director vaal kester. Starting in 2016, the hoop shoot national finals will be held in chicagothe home of the elks. The elks hoop shoot naismith memorial basketball hall of. The hoop shoot competition is a free throw contest for boys and girls. Jackson elks lodge will put on annual hoop shoot for kids buckrail. Regional hoop shoot i am still looking for commitments for hosts of the new york state regional events for the first two weekends of february. First place winners in each age group will participate at the vt.
Youth advance through local, district and state events. The local competition produced five winners who traveled to the district competition held at feather river college in quincy on sunday, jan. Elks hoop shoot yields 10 free throw winners sports. More than 100 students ages 8 participated in the cullman elks hoop shoot sunday afternoon at cullman middle school. Well in this book, a boy named rusty young has diabetes. The elks hoop shoot free throw contest is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by elks lodges. Membership was originally restricted to white men, but the organization has now expanded its membership policy. We all know the history of our great organization, but the future is like a blank canvas and as elks we are the brushes. How to stage a successful hoop shoot introduction the elks national hoop shoot free throw program is a golden opportunity if properly and wisely conducted on a local, district, state and national level to bring much credit to our order. Contestants age groups will be determined by their age as of 1 april. Its exciting, said local elks hoop shoot director donnie handley. Regional contest west central region elks national free. Elks news the vermont elks association benevolent and.
605 1255 162 330 704 1069 1137 363 1428 1348 1625 1157 246 412 965 567 1572 937 1252 651 1423 394 859 145 1109 939 606 1219 308 472