News From The Court

Closing the Book (posted 5/11/2021)

It’s finally here—the 2020 Hoop Shoot National Finals concluded virtually, and we’re officially closing the book on the longest-running season in the program’s history.

2020 National Finalists (posted 4/27/2021)

The Hoop Shoot is happening all around us! The 72 Hoop Shoot National Finalists—the best free throw shooters from 12 Regions across the country—are competing virtually to be Hoop Shoot National Champions. Results will be announced May 14, 2021.

Celebrating a Season of Service (posted 2/18/2021)

In December and January, we celebrated holidays and new beginnings and, along with them, the good works our Service Scorecard participants have done in their communities. Participants serve their communities, engage with the Hoop Shoot program, and take on the Elks’ spirit of volunteerism all for the chance to win prizes—like a $100 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice.

Giving Thanks Through Service (posted 12/21/2020)

The holiday season is upon us, and service is just one reason for the season! Last month, we celebrated Thanksgiving, and the November Service Scorecard theme, Thankfulness, captured the spirit of the holiday.

Fall-ing into Service with the Service Scorecard (posted 11/17/2020)

Fall announces itself in a couple ways in the Hoop Shoot office; there’s the first changed leaf and brisk morning, and, of course, the kickoff of Lodge Hoop Shoot contests. This year, fall’s tidings also included our new virtual engagement opportunity, the Service Scorecard.

Staying Connected through Service (posted 10/13/2020)

Since March, virtual get-togethers are the new normal. We’re spending time together while not actually being together. To stay connected, we’ve gotten creative.

Introducing the Service Scorecard (posted 9/29/2020)

Since 2016, during the Hoop Shoot National Finals, National Finalists and their families come together for Hoop Shoot Assists, an evening of service and community. Due to the pandemic, the world calls for a new form of engagement for past, present and future Hoop Shooters—one in which we don’t have to be together to make a difference.

2020 Regional Champion Trading Cards (posted 9/25/2020)

We've created digital trading cards for the 2020 Hoop Shoot Regional Champions who were destined for the National Finals until the pandemic abruptly ended the season. Click here to view them and learn about the Regional Champions.

Hate Has No Home in the Hoop Shoot (posted 9/3/2020)

The Elks National Foundation and the entire Hoop Shoot team nationwide are committed to making contests fully inclusive, equitable, and safe for all our participants and volunteers. We welcome and encourage all eligible kids to give the Hoop Shoot a shot.

Hoop Shoot in the Time of Covid-19 (posted 8/31/2020)

Even with all the changes to the Hoop Shoot in 2020-21, one thing remains the same: the grit of the contestants. You don’t have to be the fastest, biggest, or strongest athlete on the court to sink one free throw after another. It’s all about practice and precision. When you step up to the free throw line, you step up to a level playing field.