The Elks National "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw
Contest is open to boys and girls, ages 8 to 13. It is the
responsibility of the Subordinate Lodge Director to verify, by
birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, the age of all
contestants so they may be assigned to the proper age category,
thereby eliminating any disappointment that might arise on a
technicality.
There shall be two divisions -- boys and girls -- and
three categories in each division.
1.
Contestants age-groups will be determined by their age as of April
1. This will be the responsibility of the Local Director.
| Boys
age 8-9 |
Girls
age 8-9 |
| Boys
age 10-11 |
Girls
age 10-11 |
| Boys
age 12-13 |
Girls
age 12-13 |
2.
Boys and Girls in the 8-9 age category may shoot four feet in
front of the regulation foul line.
3.
Contestants must be 8 years old as of April 1. Contestants under
the age limit will be ineligible to participate.
Equipment
Basketball or tennis shoes are necessary.
T-shirt, slacks or pants may be worn. Basketball uniforms would be
preferred, but should not be required.
Boys Basketball
In the 8-9 boys age division, the 28.5 basketball
will be used in all levels of competition.
In the 10-11 and 12-13 age divisions, a
regulation-size official basketball with 7-9 lbs. of air and
channels and/or seams not exceeding 1/4 inch in width. A leather
ball will be used in all state, regional and national contests.
Girls Basketball
A regulation-size official basketball 28.5 in
circumference with 7-9 Ibs. of air and channels and/or seams not
exceeding 1/4 inch in width. A leather ball will be used in all
state, regional and national contests.
In the jurisdiction of your Lodge are many elementary
and junior high schools, public and private, which should be
contacted by a member of your Lodge Committee. In almost all
cases, each school will conduct its own contest by the Physical
Education Department of that particular school in any manner they
desire, using our rules but their own helpers in conducting the
contest. Each school will declare its three winners in both boys
and girls categories. In most cases, the instructor will conduct
the school contest during regular physical education classes,
noontime or after school. These winners from the various schools
in your area will then enter the Subordinate Lodge Contest and
compete for the Local Championship. A runner-up in each category
should be determined at the school contest in case a substitute
for the Subordinate Lodge Contest is needed.
