Hoop Shoot Committee
For nearly 50 years, the Hoop Shoot has been developing gritty kids. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free throw program for youth ages 8-13.
Committee Members
- Jean and Jim Weingart – State Chair
- George Gilhuly – Central District
- Rich LoPresti– Coastal District
- Mary Hill – East District
- Wes Huxley – Northwest District
CT State Hoop Shoot 2022
Hoop Shoot Contests
Coastal District
Sunday, November 20th
Place: Saint Mary’s School
72 Gulf St., Milford, CT 06460
Time: 830 registration, 9 am start
Ages 12-13 are 9 am; ages 10-11 are 10 am; ages 8-9 are 11 am
Director: Rich LoPresti
Derby High School
Central District
November 27th
Place: Wallingford Parks and Recreation
6 Fairfield Blvd., Wallingford, CT 06492
Time: Nov. 27th, 9:30 am registration, 10 am start
Director: George Gilhuly
Wallingford Rec Center
East District
Jan 7th, 2023
Place: UConn Avery Point Gym
1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Time: 1 pm registration
Director: Mary Hill
UConn Avery Point Gym
Northwest District
Saturday, December 10th
Place: Torringford School
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Director: Jean & Jim Weingart
12-13-year-olds will register at 8:45 am and compete at 9:00 am
10-11-year-olds will register at 9:30 am and compete at 9:45 am
8-9-year-olds will register at 10:15 am and compete at 10:30 am
Torringford School
State Hoop Shoot Contest
January 14th, 2023
Place: Mahoney Recreation Center
100 Cedar St., Manchester CT
Time: 8-9-year-olds: 930-1030 am
10-11-year-olds: 1030-1130 am
12-13-year-olds: 11:30-12:30 pm
Director: Dave Nagy
Torringford School
Connecticut State and District “Hoop Shoot” DirectorsState Director Jean and Jim Weingart 1229 Winsted Rd. #70 Torrintgton, CT 60790 home phone – (860) 485-3460 | |
Central District George Gilhuly 17 Merriman Road Wallingford, CT 06492-2087 home phone – (203) 269-2666 | Coastal District Rich LoPresti 118 Gulf St. Unit 13 Milford, CT 06460 cell – (203) 605-4534 |
Northwest District Jean and Jim Weingart 1229 Winsted Rd. #70 Torrintgton, CT 60790 home phone – (860) 485-3460 | East District Mary K. Hill 91 Crown Knoll Court Unit 129 Groton, CT 06340-6292 |
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Directors’ Drills
From the Grand Lodge Website!
The ENF is making it easier than ever to plan your Hoop Shoot! From promotional items such as posters and brochures, to personalized checklists, Hoop Shoot Directors have access to all contest materials and supplies online.
Lodge Directors
Materials and resources for Lodge contests.
District Directors
Materials and resources for District contests.
State Directors
Materials and resources for State contests.
Promotional Materials
Hoop Shoot brochures and promotional tools.
Contest Materials
Forms and materials for all Hoop Shoot contests.
Merchandise
Hoop Shoot merchandise and apparel orders.