Competition for the Annual Elks Hoop Shoot, the national free throw shooting contest for children ages 8 through 13, will be held at Lewis County Middle School Gym on November 19 beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Youth ages 8-13 (determined on date April 1, 2023) are invited to compete in three age groups, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13, with girls and boys competing separately. Participants can only compete at ONE Lodge contest per year. Then, they must compete—and win—at each level along the way before stamping a ticket to the National Finals. Six National Champions will have their names and photos dis...