Salisbury Elks Lodge #699
Congratulations 2026 Hoop Shoot Winners
Winners will be announced after competition!
Pictured: Hadley and Marlie: Advance to National Competition in Chicago, IL.
Salisbury Represented at Hoop Shoot State Finals
District Hoop Shoot Finals were held on January 24 and we were represented well.
Read a great article about these two participants in the Salisbury Post - http://www.salisburypost.com/2017/02/03/conrad-perry-win-district-competitions/.
2026 Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest
The Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest is the largest most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks lodges. The Elks National Free Throw Contest is open to all boys and girls, ages 8-13, regardless of race, color or creed, and is held in January, February and March 2026 with the national contest in April. Over 3,000,000 boys and girls ages 8-13 will participate this year.
Each year, the Salisbury Elks Lodge # 699 host the local competition of the Elks National Free Throw “Hoop Shoot” Contest. The local competition is open to boys and girls and features three divisions (Participant's age is determined as of April 1, 2026):
Divisions: Boys - Ages 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and
Girls - Ages 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Winners will qualify for subsequent competitions leading to a national championship. National champions’ names will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
When: Sunday, January 11th, 2:00 pm
Where: Hall Gym, 1400-B West Bank St. in Salisbury NC 28147
Registration: Download Hoop Shoot Registration
Girls and Boys Divisions (times are approximate - depending upon participation)
Registration Information:
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All participants must be registered to participate. Early Registeration is recommended, but you can register at the event, please try to come by 1:15 - 1:30 pm
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Registrants are required to check-in no later than 30 minutes prior to their age group’s scheduled time to shoot to participate.
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Participants must bring in a copy of their birth certificate the day of event.
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Participant's age is determined as of April 1, 2026.
Awards following competition
For more information, visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot or call:
Jim Oliver
Hoop Shoot Director, Salisbury Elks
Phone/Text: 704-798-1912
Schools can add this as a part of their program to support drug awareness and keep kids connected to their future. The hoop shoot motto is "Yes to Hoop Shoot and No to Drugs!"
Click HERE for Eligibility rules
Click HERE to download Hoop Shoot Brochure
Click HERE to download Hoop Shoot Flier