SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kids who are good at shooting free throws and want to make it to the National Basketball Hall of Fame have a golden opportunity awaiting them on Saturday, Dec. 2.
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will host the annual Hoop Shoot free-throwing competition from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center.
“We’re hoping we’re going to have a really good turnout this year,” said Steve Dorsey, director of the event.
The Hoop Shoot is free and open to boys and girls between the ages of eight and thirteen. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Winners in each of the three age groups will receive an invitation to the District Championship, as well as prizes such as trophies and t-shirts.
“We have a little award ceremony for them at the Saratoga-Wilton lodge,” Dorsey said.
Should any hoopers win districts, regional, state, and national championships will follow. National champs will be initiated into the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Massachusetts.
“We’ve had some national champions locally,” Dorsey said. “We’ve been fortunate.”
For more information about the annual Hoop Shoot competition, contact Steve Dorsey at 518-369-1985.
