Port Jervis Elks Lodge #645

Hoop Shoot: National Free Throw Contest

November 2nd

For Boys & Girls Age 8-13

Port Jervis Middle School Gym
10 Route 209, Port Jevis, NY 12771

Registration Times:

  • Ages 8-9: 8:30 AM
  • Ages 10-11: 9:00 AM
  • Ages 12-13: 9:30 AM

*Division is based on the child's age on April 1, 2025
*Must bring a copy of the child's birth certificate
*Must be on-time, no exceptions
*Free Event

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Winners

Each year students from across the country enter the Elks Hoop Shoot competition for boys and girls in age categories 8 to 9; 10 to 11; and 12 to 13. Each contestant has 25 shots at the hoop. The boy and girl in each age group with the best scores advance through four tiers of competition- Local, District, State, Regional - to qualify for the national finals in Chicago, Illinois.

*Contestants must be at least 8 and no older that 13 as of April 1, 2025 in order to participate. Click here to learn more.

Please complete the pre-registration form and contact program director Caitlyn Gunderman at elks645hoopshoot@gmail.com with any questions.