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Welcome to Region #8

Home of the 12-13 Girl

National Champion

Elks National Free Throw Contest

Taylor Robertson

McPherson, Kansas

Taylor shot a perfect score at the National Finals to take the title. (25/25) She also was awarded the "Getty Powell" Trophy for the "Top Female" shooter of the contest. She will receive this Award at the Grand Lodge Convention of the BPOE in Austin, TX. in July. All of Region #8 congratulate Taylor. Taylor is the daughter of Dave & Terri Robertson.

2011-1012 National Champions

8-9 Girl

10-11 Girl

12-13 Girl

13-13 Boy

10-11 Boy

8-9 Boy

* Getty Powell Award Winners*

The Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks Lodges. 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. From the millions of youngsters who participate and advance through local, district, state and regional competition, six national champions are named — one boy and one girl in each of three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Parents accompany contestants throughout the competition. The parents of finalists at the state, regional and national levels attend the competitions as guests of the Elks.

The “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. In addition to the mental and physical benefits provided by competing in the “Hoop Shoot” program, all contestants at every level of competition receive certificates of participation and achievement. Winners receive trophies and plaques. The names of national champions are displayed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

This Site is dedicated to West Central-Region #8, which are the States of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Dates and sites of their District & State Contests are noted along with their Directors.

Only the Winners of the Local Lodge Contest will advance to the District Contest. District Champions will advance to the State Contest. State Champions will advance to the West Central-Region #8 Contest. Regional Champions will advance to the National Finals in Springfield, Massachusetts April 26-29, 2012

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