Carson City Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot event for kids Dec. 7 at the MAC
The Carson City Elks Lodge is hosting the annual Hoop Shoot event for Carson City Youth, ages 8 through 13 on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility, also known as the MAC, 1860 Russell Way in Carson City.
Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. and the Hoop Shoot Contest begins at 10 a.m. Contestants complete by shooting 25 free throws, and making as many as they possible can.
Contestants compete in one of six divisions:
— Boys — ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13
— Girls — ages 8-9. 10-11 and 12-13
NOTE: Must be of age on April 1, 2020 to qualify.
First place in each of the three divisions will receive a trophy and basketball, and second and third place winners will receive small basketballs. Winners also have a change to advance to district and state events.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (also often known as the Elks Lodge or simply The Elks) is an American fraternal order founded in 1868 originally as a social club in New York City.
There are approximately 2,200 local Elks Lodges throughout the United States. The Elks nationwide are known as a charitable and community-focused organization. The Elks started Hoop Shoot events for youth in 1946.