1. Attend or volunteer at a local Hoop Shoot contest. Let youth participants know they have the support of the Elks right from the start of their Hoop Shoot journey! Contact your Lodge’s Hoop Shoot Director for local contest information.

2. Become a free throw expert. Sinking free throws never looked so easy! Follow the Contestant of the Week to learn foul line tips and tricks from local champions and past National Finalists.

3. Meet Hoop Shoot volunteers. Thanks to dedicated Hoop Shoot Directors across the country, every contest—from Lodge competitions to the National Finals—hits nothing but net! Check out our Featured Director to meet the volunteers who motivate Hoop Shoot athletes at every level of competition.

4. Learn more about ENF staff members who help you connect with local youth. Take a look behind the scenes at the people ensuring you have the resources you need to build stronger communities! Check out the ENF blog to read how Youth Programs Associate Colleen Muszynski has stepped up to the line this Hoop Shoot season.

5. Donate. Support the Hoop Shoot through a one-time or recurring gift to the ENF. Designating your donation to the to the Hoop Shoot Fund ensures that your gift helps youth compete in healthy competition, connect with their families and communities, and succeed on and off the court this year.

Promote other ENF programs this ENF Month! Read our Top Five Ways to Celebrate ENF Scholarships and our Top Five Ways to Celebrate the Community Investments Program.