The Wrangell Elks Lodge will be holding their 2011 Hoop Shoot competition this Saturday, Dec. 3 at the community gym beginning at 9 a.m.
The event, which is organized by Elks member Jeff Jabusch, is for all young men and women who want to take part.
“The Hoop Shoot is a national program by the Elks that starts at the local level,” Jabusch said. “It’s a free throw contest and we encourage everybody that is eligible to come out because you don’t have to be a basketball player to take part.”
The shooting competition for 8- and 9-year-olds will begin at 9 a.m., with 10- and 11-year-old players starting out at 10 a.m. and 12- and 13-year-olds will begin their competition at 11 a.m.
“We have 18 trophies to give out, one for each of the top three spots in each age group, and the age of each of the players on April 1 of 2012 would determine what group they are eligible for here in Wrangell,” Jabusch added.
The top three shooters in each age group will receive trophies and are eligible to travel to a regional tournament in Portland based upon their scores in Alaska, and boys and girls will compete separately. A hamburger feed will be held after competition.
For information, contact Jabusch at 874-2083.
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