LIMA — Local competition for the 54th annual Elks Hoop Shoot, a national free throw shooting contest for boys and girls age 8 through 13, will be held at the Lima Community Church Axis Center, 2945 N. Cole St., Lima, starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Each contestant has 25 shots at the hoop. The boy and girl in three age groups (8-9; 10-11; and 12-13) with the best score will advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals.

Local winners will compete against the winners from other district Elk Lodges at the District Hoop Shoot competition to be held Jan. 4, 2026, at The Ohio State University-Lima/Rhodes State College campus in Lima.

For additional information contact the Jean Zink at 419-303-9050.