Programs
The contest consists of a series of 25 free throws scored by the judges. The winners then may move up to district, state, and national contests.
Note:
AGE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Elks Hoop Shoot is open to all children, ages 8 to 13. The age group is based on the contestant age on April 1, 2027.
If the contestant will be age 7 on April 1, 2027, he/she is too young to participate.
If the contestant will be age 8 or 9 on April 1, 2027, he/she shoots in the 8 to 9 age-group.
If the contestant will be age 10 or 11 on April 1, 2027, he/she shoots in the 10 to 11 age-group.
If the contestant will be age 12 or 13 on April 1, 2027, he/she shoots in the 12 to 13 age- group.
If the contestant will be age 14 on April 1, 2027, he/she is too old to participate.
2. There are six divisions:
Boys, ages 8-9 Girls, ages 8-9
Boys, ages 10-11 Girls, ages 10-11
Boys, ages 12-13 Girls, ages 12-13
The link below will help you to determine the correct group your child should be placed in:
https://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/ageGroupCalculator.cfm
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Youth |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 9/23/2026 9:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Female |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | 15 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 10 years Enforced - As of date 4/1/2027 |
| Maximum | 11 years Enforced - As of date 4/1/2027 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Resident Only |
-None-
|
$0.00 |
| Non-Resident | NonResident Only |
-None-
|
$0.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2026 | Sunday | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Dan Witt Park Basketball Court 1 & 2 |