Lima Elks Lodge to hold youth free throw competition

News Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp LIMA — Lima Elks Lodge 54 will host its 55th annual Elks Hoop Shoot at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Lima Community Church Axis Center, 2945 N. Cole St, with registration opening at 8:30 a.m. The event is a national free-throw shooting contest for boys and girls ages 8 through 13, offering 25 shots per contestant. The boy and girl in age 8 to 9, 10 to 11 and 12 to 13 age groups 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 lodges at the District Hoop Shoot competition, set for Sunday, Jan. 3 at Cook Hall on The Ohio State University-Lima/Rhodes State College campus, 4258 Campus Drive. For more information, contact Jean Zink at 419-303-9050. Featured Local Savings