East Brunswick YMCA Announces Elks Hoop Shoot Contest Results

On Thursday, December 13th, the East Brunswick Elks held their annual Hoop Shot Contest at the Raritan Valley YMCA, located at 144 Tices Lane in East Brunswick for local boys and girls. Ipsita Das of the Y’s after school program was the 9 year-old female champion. A full listing of winners is as follows:

• 8-9 Girls: Ipsita Das
• 8-9 Boys: Ryan Lin

• 10-11 Girls: No Entries
• 10-11 Boys: Bryan Danchak

• 12-13 Girls: No Entries
• 12-13 Boys: Simon Consoli

The Elks National Free Throw Contest, the Elks “Hoop Shoot”®, is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks lodges throughout the country. Over 3,000,000 boys and girls between the ages of 8 through 13 will participate this year. The Elks “Hoop Shoot”® has served to highlight the Elks national commitment to youth. From the local area, contestants advance through district, state, regional, and national competitions.

From the millions of youngsters who participate, six champions are named – one boy and one girl – in each of three categories: ages 8-9; 10-11; and 12-13. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

For information about after school care, basketball instructional classes, open hoop hours or memberships, stop by the YMCA on 144 Tices Lane in East Brunswick (732-257-4114) or visit the website at www.raritanvalleyymca.org. A youth/teen basketball membership is only $70 per year!