News From The Court

2019 Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals Shooting Order (posted 4/24/2019)

Check out the shooting order for the 2019 Hoop Shoot National Finals here.

2019 National Finals Livestreams (posted 4/22/2019)

Here's everything you need to know to stay up-to-date during the contests on April 27, 2019.

Monday Madness–Shooting Order Announcement (posted 4/22/2019)

Monday Madness is today, April 22! Starting at 5 p.m. CST, we'll be sharing the #HoopShoot National Finals shooting order. First up is the 8-9 boys. We'll alternate from there, spending 5 to 10 minutes on each group, with short breaks in between. Tune in right on Facebook or YouTube to watch the live stream! See you at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time!

Here Come the 2019 Hoop Shoot Champs (posted 3/29/2019)

Meet the 72 Hoop Shoot National Finalists stepping up to the line for a chance to become National Champions on April 27 in Chicago.

Oh, Say Can You See (posted 3/26/2019)

Jim Cornelison will open the 2019 Hoop Shoot National Finals awards ceremony with his renowned rendition of the national anthem. Learn more about him here!

A Family Affair (posted 3/26/2019)

The Hoop Shoot didn't skip a generation in the Besonen family; it's just getting started! Check out how the program has become a family affair here.

Hard Work and Humility, Two Sides of the Same Coyne (posted 1/9/2019)

Kendall Coyne, US ice hockey player and Olympic Gold Medalists, will address the 2019 Hoop Shoot National Finalists at the Awards Banquet in Chicago on April 27, 2019.

Back in the Game (posted 12/4/2018)

After a six-year hiatus, the Hoop Shoot is back with a bang in Vacaville, California. Edwin Curtin stepped up to the line to revive the Hoop Shoot in his community. Thanks to his persistence and organization, the Vacaville Lodge No. 2638 Elks are prepared to host a vibrant, fun Hoop Shoot.

Practice Hard. Play Hard. Succeed! (posted 11/7/2018)

A comprehensive third-party evaluation of the Hoop Shoot concluded with a 163 page report delivered in July 2018. Here are a few highlights that demonstrate the will and determination of Hoop Shoot participants.

Gotta Have Faith (posted 9/12/2018)

The Sjobergs are a Hoop Shoot family through and through. Now that their daughter Faith has aged out of the program, they decided to become an Elks family, too. Read about their journey here.