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What is the Elks National "Hoop Shoot" Program?

The HOOP SHOOT free-throw shooting contest boasts the largest non-commercial, co-educational sports program in America and is sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.

  • More than 3 million kids ages 8 to 13 participate each year.
  • Kids advance through local, district, state, regional and national levels.
  • One boy and one girl in each of the three age categories (8-9, 10-11, 12-13) wins a national title at the finals in in Springfield, Massachusetts.
  • The top six national finalists' names are inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  • The program builds character while promoting integrity, hard work, quality family time and good sportsmanship.

Parents accompany contestants throughout the competition. The parents of finalist at the State, Regional and National levels attend the competitions as guest of the Elks.

We're pleased to announce that the winners of 2012 San Mateo "Hoop Shoot"® Free Throw Contest are:
1st Place Girls/Boys - Age 8-9   Candace Caulfield & Joe Simonds
1st Place Girls/Boys - Age 10-11   Lindsey Merrigan & Jason Mangini
1st Place Girls/Boys - Age 12-13   Christina Monisteri & Paulie Ferrari

Congratulations to the winners! "Yes To Hoop Shoot - No To Drugs."

Tim Goll, Hoop Shoot Chairman