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The Elks Hoop Shoot free-throw contest has served to highlight the Elks commitment to America’s youth.

 

From the millions of youngsters who participate and advance through the local, district, state and regional competition, six national champions are named – one boy and one girl in each of the three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13.

 

The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

 
The Elks goal with this program is to provide a character-building, competitive program for all girls and boys regardless of their previous athletic competition or abilities.
 
The competition takes place at the beautfiful Florida Elks Youth Camp located at 24175 S.E. Hwy. 450, Umatilla, FL 32784
 
Regional Championship Programs

Come out and support these young people as they compete for a spot in the State Finals.  The 14 District Competitions have set the field for these 3 Regionals (The State Semi Finals).  Each of these three competitions will send 6 Shooters to Umatilla in February where they will compete for a spot in the National Semi Finals held in Valdosta in March.  Show your support for these kids and this Nation wide program by coming out and watching one of the competitions.

South Region – Date: Jan 11th    
Regional Director: Robert “Tito” Young - PER
Time: Gym will open at 9:30 am / Competition will begin at 10:00 am
Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
701 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL
North Region – Date: Jan 18th    
Regional Director: Brent Reedy
Time: Gym will open at 9:30 am / Competition will begin at 10:00 am
Location: Santa Fe High School (Alachua County Public Schools)
16213 NW U.S. 441 Alachua, FL 32615
Central Region – Date: Feb 1st           
Regional Director: Gary VanOpdorp - DDGER
Time: Gym will open at 8:45 am / Competition will begin at 10:00 am
Location: FSEA Youth Camp (Grafton Center)
24175 SE HWy 450 Umatilla, FL 
State Championship Program
24175 SE Hwy 450 • Umatilla, FL
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Gym Open to Contestants,
Families & Spectators      
  
8:45 AM 
Practice for Contestants
(Balls will be provided)
 
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Officials and Volunteers Meeting
 
9:00 AM
Welcome & Announcements
 
9:45 AM 10:00 AM
Competition Begins
 
10:00 AM
There will be a 10 Min break between each age group.
Lunch & Awards Presentation in the Pavilion
 
12:00 PM
State President’s Message to Contestants & Families
 
1:00 PM
Eric Johnson
State Hoop Shoot Committee Chairman

Hoop Shoot 2025 Registration Open

Registration for the 2025 Hoop Shoot National Finals is open! Early Bird registration is open until February 1 and comes with a FREE t-shirt. Click here to secure your seats at the 2025 National Finals.

Click here for detailed instructions on how to complete registration.

Best Swishes,

Jim O'KelleyDirectorElks National Foundation

Hoop SHoot 2024 Registration Opeh

About Hoop Shoot

Through the Hoop Shoot program, the Elks been developing and reinforcing grit for nearly 50 years—long before researchers and experts concluded that grit is so important for our children. Just listen to the parents and contestants in these videos. They’re talking about grit.


Basketball Hall of Fame

Each year, the names of the six national champions are inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Two of the Frank Hise National Champions are in attendance when the inductees are honored at the Enshrinement Ceremony.