The Department of Athletics & Leisure Services and the Local Elks Lodge 2811 announce its annual hoop shoot. Area youth ages 8-13 can show their free-throw talents at the local Elks Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Contest scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at 8 a.m. at The Mesquite Recreation Center Gym.
Boys and girls participate in separate contest/divisions and three age categories in each division: ages 8-9; ages 10-11, and ages 12-13. Local winners of each division and age category can advance through district, state, regional, and national competitions. Names of the national winners will be inscribed on the Elks National Hoop Shoot plaque, on permanent display in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
All contestants must wear gym shoes and gym clothes (t-shirt with pants or gym shorts) to compete. Parent must accompany the child. A copy of the child’s birth certificate will be required at registration. Registration forms can be obtained in advance at the Mesquite Recreation Center, you can also register the day of the event. THE EVENT IS FREE.
The “Elks Hoop Shoot” program provides a constructive, character-building experience for young people who participate. The program allows competition with peers, free from outside influence of parents, coaches, or teammates. It teaches young people the importance of developing individual skills.” said Rick McDonald, Local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Coordinator. In addition McDonald adds, “More than three million boys and girls, ages 8-13, will participate this year. The Elks “Hoop Shoot” highlights the Elks commitment to America’s youth.”
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For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov for more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road.
