SPRINGFIELD ELKS HOST SOUTHERN DISTRICT HOOP SHOOT

Posted on January 10, 2016

Springfield Elks Lodge hosted the Southern Vt. Elks hoop shoot on Saturday January 9th, at Springfield High School gym.

The Southern Elks district is composed of competitors from Bennington, Brattleboro, Rutland and Springfield Elks Lodges. In the 8 & 9 year group for girls, first place winner was Cynthia Velazquez of Brattleboro with Hannah Zierfus of Springfield in second place. For 8 & 9 year old boys, Ethan Whalen of Rutland finished first making 25 of 25 free throws. Carter Thompson finished 2nd with 20 of 25 shots. In the 10 & 11 age group Natalie Norcia finished first and Rylie Niles of Bennington finished second. For boys, Owen Traynor of Rutland finished first and Aaron Whitman finished 2nd. In the 12 & 13 age group Cecily McCormack of Rutland finished first and Keely Greene of Bennington finished 2nd. For boys, Gregory Fitzgerald making 22 of 25 shot was a first place winner and Noah Depoy of Rutland was in 2nd place.

First and second place winners were presented with trophy’s. First place winners will move on to Barre, Vt., for the state competition on January 30th. The ultimate goal is to win in Barre, then onto the New England Districts in Portland, Maine and the Elks National competition in Chicago, Illinois.

Shown are winners in the recent Southern Vt., Elks Hoop Shoot competition. Frt l to r; Hannah Zierfus, Natalie Norcia, Cynthia Velaques, Carter Thompson and Ethan Whalen. 2nd row; Keely Greene, Rylie Niles, Cecily McCormack, Gregory Fitzgerald, Noah Depoy, Owen Traynor and Aaron Whitman. Back; Springfield Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski, Andy Wisinewski Elks State Youth Chairman, Vt. Elks Distict Deputy South Frank Lopez and Elks District hoop shoot chairman Victor Baskevich.

Vermont Elks North District Hoop Shoot held at North Country Union HS in Newport, Vt.

Posted on January 4, 2016

Saturday January 2nd the Vermont Elks North District hoop shoot was held at NCUHS. The winners of this contest will compete against winners from the Central and Southern Districts on January 30th at Spaulding High School.

First row: 8-9. Boys Kohl Dennis, Newport, 2nd place Cassidy Kittredge, St. Johnsbury 1st place girls, Molly Gagne, St. Albans, 2nd place girls and Alexander Gordon, Burlington, 1st place boys.

Second row: 10-11 Jacobi Lafferty, Burlington, 2nd place, Joshua Kocis, Newport 1st place , Alexandra Brouillette, St. Albans 2nd place and Rylie Jenness, Newport 1st place.
Back row: Eric Barrup, Exalted Ruler Newport Elks, 12-13 Josiah Kocis, Newport 1st place, Caitlyn Dasaro, St. Albans 1st place, Robin Nelson, Newport, 2nd place and Leo Willey, North District Chair.
Missing from photo is: James Sanborn St. Johnsbury, 2nd place 12-13 boys.

Photo provided by Steve Edgerley, Vermont State Hoop Shoot Chairman

St. Albans Elks Lodge #1566 HoldS Their Annual Hoop Shoot Contest

Posted on December 17, 2015December 17, 2015

2015 ELKS HOOP SHOOT COMPETITION RESULTS

The annual Elk’s Hoop Shoot competition was held at BFA St Albans on Saturday December 5. There were 67 participants and the following placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their divisions. The 1st place winners will advance to the Regional Competition at North Country High School on January 2, 2016 at 10:00 am. Thanks to the following individuals for their help running the event Cathy Moss, Paul Charbonneau, Robin Trombley, Mary Brouillette,Margaret Montcalm, Joe Montcalm, Gerard Bailey, Tamara Gagne, Sandy Bracey, Lee Paquette, Isabel Paquette, Dan Ploof, Mark Hojaboom and Ed Morgan

8/9 Girls

1st Molly Gagne Swanton

2nd Maddison Chevalier Highgate

3rd Ruby Dasaro Fairfield

8/9 Boys

1st Peter Stiebris Sheldon

2nd Gavin Nichols Swanton

3rd Ryan Sheehan Fairfax

10/11 Girls

1st Alexandra Brouillette Highgate

2nd Alexis Kittell Sheldon

3rd Kayla Gervais Bakersfield

10/11 Boys

1st Devyn Gleason Enosburg

2nd Connor Leach Swanton

3rd Ashton Chevalier Highgate

12/13 Girls

1st Caitlyn Dasaro Fairfield

2nd Sierra Marrier Bakersfield

3rd Macayla Langlois Alburgh

12/13 Boys

1st Colin Jolley City

2nd Logan Piazza Fairfield

3rd Logan Benoit Sheldon

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SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 ANNUAL HOOP SHOOT CONTEST

Posted on November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

Springfield Elks Lodge held their 44th annual Elks Basketball Hoop Shoot at Riverside Middle School gym on November 21st.

Boys and girls, ages eight to thirteen competed to represent Springfield Lodge at the Southern District Hoop Shoot to be held at Springfield High School onJanuary 9, 2016. All first place winners on Saturday will now compete in the districts.

Winners on Saturday were the following; in the 8 & 9 year old group for girls, Hannah Zierfus making 9 of 25 bested Avery Howard for 2nd place. For the boys, Nathan Leonard made 10 of 25 and Kaiden Sheridan finished 2nd. In the 10 & 11 age group for girls was Kayla Quelch making 9 of 25 as she bested Arianna Cioffi. For the 10 & 11 year old boys winner was Dylan McCarthy who made 15 of 25 and in 2nd place was Braden Morrie. There were not any 12 &13 girls present. In the 12 & 13 year old division for boys, in first place was Noah Zierfus, making 15 of 25 with Tyler Leining finishing in 2nd place

All first and second place winners received a nice trophy and each participant of the Hoop Shoot received a take home Elks gift for participating.

First and second place winners at the recent Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 are shown after getting their respective trophy’s. L to R; Front are Braden Morrie, Nathan Leonard, Kaiden Sheridan, Avery Howard, Hannah Zierfus and Kayla Quelch. Second row, Noah Zierfus, Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski, Arrianna Cioffi, Hoop Shoot Chairman Victor Baskevich, Dylan McCarthy and Tyler Leining.

TWO HOOP SHOOT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE PROCLAMATIONS FROM VT. STATE HOUSE

Posted on May 11, 2015May 11, 2015

At the recent New England Regional Hoop Shoot, Jamison Evans representing the Rutland Lodge in the Boys 12-13 year old division and Jacobi Lafferty representing the Burlington Lodge in the Boys 8-9 year old division each took first place in their age groups and went on to compete in the Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals that were held in Springfield, Ma. on April 18.

On May 6^th at the Vermont State House, the two New England champs received a proclamation for their achievements in the Hoop Shoot competition. Jacobi Lafferty from Burlington 8-9 year old shot 23 for 25 and came in 4th and Jamison Evans from Rutland 12-13 shot 20 for 25 and came in 5th.

Pictured l-r: Carl Colburn Vermont Elks Association President, Pat Brennen State Rep from Cholchester, Jacobi Lafferty, Jamison Evans, Steve Edgerley Vermont Hoop Shoot Chairperson, Larry Cupoli State Rep from Rutland City and Brian Norris Hoop Shoot chair from Burlington.

Regional Hoop Shoot news – Two boys advance to the National Hoop Shoot Finals!

Posted on April 5, 2015

At the New England Regional Hoop Shoot that was held March 28^th in Portland Maine , Jamison Evans representing the Rutland Lodge in the Boys 12-13 year old division and Jacobi Lafferty representing the Burlington Lodge in the Boys 8-9 year old division each placed in first place and will be advancing to the Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals in Springfield Ma. on April 18^th. Congratulations to Jamison & Jacobi and good luck at the National Shoot.

Vermont Elks State Hoop Shoot results

Posted on January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

On January 24, 2015 the Vermont Elks State Hoop shoot was held at Spaulding High School. 18 contestants from all over Vermont competed to see who would go on to the Regional Shoot in South Portland, Maine. It was a great contest with some very close scores. These 6 winners will now go on to compete in March in Maine to see who will go to the National shoot in April.

left to right: Steve Edgerley, State Hoop Shoot Chairman, Elroy the Elk, Jacobi Lafferty, Burlington, 8-9 year old boy, Amer Verem, Barre, 10-11 year old boy, Jamison Evans, Rutland, 12-13 year old boy, Olivia Rockwood, Windsor, 12-13 year old girl, Tia Marie Martinez, Newport, 10-11 year old girl, Cassidy Kittredge, St. Johnsbury, 8-9 year old girl, Carl Colburn, Windsor, Vt. State Elks Association President.

Jacobi Lafferty and Olivia Rockwood both shot scores of 24/25

Article submitted by Steve Edgerley

SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 HOSTS SOUTHERN DISTRICT HOOP SHOOT

Posted on January 16, 2015

On Saturday, January 10th, Springfield Elks Lodge hosted the 43rd annual Vt. Elks Hoop Shoot at Springfield High School. under the direction of Victor Baskevich, chairman of the Springfield Elks Lodge hoop shoot.

Young hoop shooters from the five southern Lodges competed for the chance to compete at the Vt. Elks Association Hoop Shoot in Barre, Vt., on January 24th.

Respectfully in the 8 & 9 year old group winners came from Natalie Norcia from Brattleboro Lodge and Jordy Allembert also from Brattleboro. Second place winners went to Jasmine Evans of Rutland Lodge and Owen Riendeau of Bellows Falls Lodge. In the 10 & 11 age group, Keely Greene of Bennington Lodge was the girls winner and Jack Cravinho of Bellows Falls Lodge. In second place they were Kathryn Moore of Rutland Lodge and Evan Pockette also of Rutland Lodge. For the 12 & 13 year old group, Nicole Norcia of Brattleboro Lodge and Jamison Evans were first place winners. In second place there was Julianna Albero-Levings of Springfield Lodge and Jack Lane of Bennington Lodge.

The first place winners will now compete in Barre, Vt., at the Vt. Elks State Hoop Shoot on January 24th.

This had to be one of the best and emotional Elks Hoop Shoots in history coming from this writers many years of observing and helping to put on an Elks Hoop Shoot. One competitor from Bennington Lodge, Killian Kervan in the 10 & 11 age group. Young, Killian entered his age group at the Bennington Hoop Shoot and was the only participant in that group. He made one shot and won a trophy and qualified to enter and participate in the Southern District Hoop Shoot. The thing is Killian has down syndrome, but that didn’t hold him back. On Saturday at Springfield, he made one of his first ten shots. Then during the fifteen shot sequence he made one more and then on his final shot, his shot went through the net and the place went wild with exuberance, cheering and hugs, by Killian. It was very emotional for everyone in the gym. That’s special and this writer was so proud to be part of it, as were all the Springfield members hosting the shoot.

First and 2nd place winners at the Southern Vt. Elks Hoop Shoot held at Springfield High School on January 10. Frt l to r; Keely green, Natalie Norcia, Jasmine Evans and Jordy Allembert. Back l to r; Kathryn Moore, Nicole Norcia, Julianna Albero-Levings, Jamison Evans and Jack Lane.

Here are the winners again with Killian Kervan of Bennington sharing a picture with his fellow competitors.

Frt L to r: Natalie Norcia of Brattleboro, Jordy Allembert of Brattleboro, Killian Kervan of Bennington, Keely Greene and Jasmine Evans of Rutland.

Back row l to r; Julianna Albero-Levings of Springfield, Nicole Norcia of Brattleboro, Jamison Evans Rutland, Keely Greene of Bennington and Jack Lane of Bennington.

St. Albans Elks Lodge #1566 holds annual Hoop Shoot Contest

Posted on December 14, 2014

On December 6, 2014 the St. Albans Elks held their annual Hoop Shoot Contest at the BFA St. Albans High School. The following 1st place winners will now go on to the District contest January 10th at Newport where they will be competing against winners from Burlington, Newport and St. Johnsbury. The 6 winners from that contest then go on to the State contest in Barre, Vt on the January 24, 2015.

8/9 Girls – Rylan Staley from St. Albans City, 10/11 Girls – Alexandra Brouillette from Highgate, 11/13 Girls – Leah Larrivee from St. Albans Town.

8/9 Boys – Devyn Gleason from Enosburg, 10/11 Boys – Collin Jolley from St. Albans City, 12/13 Boys – Logan Piazza from Fairfield.

Pictured with all the players are Marry Brouillette, St. Albans Hoop Shoot Chairwoman and Mark W. Hojaboom, St. Elbans Elks Lodge ER

Missing is picture of 8/9 Girls

8/9 Girls: 1st Rylea Staley – St. Albans City, 2nd Molly Medor – Highgate, 3rd Lindsey Labelle – Fairfield

10/11 girls: l-r 1st Alexandra Brouillette – Highgate, 2nd Katie Cushing – Fairfield, 3rd Laci Cain St. Albans City

12/13 girls: l-r 3rd Miya Hatch – Berkshire, 2nd Leah Branon – Fairfield, 1st Leah Larivee – St. Albans Town

8/9 boys: l-r 1st Devyn Gleason – Enosburg, 2nd Ethan White – City of St. Albans, 3rd Anthony Matas – St. Albans Town

10/11 boys: l-r 1st Colin Jolley – City of St, Albans, 2nd Ethan Legault – Berkshire, 3rd Nathaniel Robtoy – Enosburg

12/13 boys: l-r 1st Logan Piazza – Fairfield, 2nd Logan Tobin – City of St. Albans, 3rd Patrick Walker

Newport Elks Lodge # 2155 Local Hoop Shoot winners from Dec. 6, 2014

Posted on December 14, 2014

Newport Elks Lodge # 2155 held a Local Hoop Shoot contest Dec. 6, 2014 at NCUHS. The 6 first place winners from each age group will now go on to the District contest January 10th at the NCUHS and they will be competing against winners from Burlington, St. Albans and St. Johnsbury. The 6 winners from that contest then go on to the State contest in Barre, Vt on the January 24, 2015

8-9 year old winners.. Left to right: Boys – Logan Poirier third place, Carlos Martinez second place, Graydon McCormick first place; Girls – Madison Bowman first place, Hailey Delabruere, second place and Julie Tanguay third place. Back row: Tom Maloney ER Newport # 2155 and Steve Edgerley Local Hoop Shoot chair

10-11 year old winners.. Left to right: Boys – Robert Bowman third place, Jorden Driver, second place, Caleb Syayg, first place: Girls – Tia Marie Martinez, first place, Destiny Sorrell, second place and Kaylee Emerson, third place, Back row: Tom Maloney ER Newport Lodge # 2155 and Steve Edgerley , local lodge chairman

12-13 year old winners Left to Right: Girls – Erika Tuller, third place, Ebony Cota, second place, Robin Nelson, first place: Boys – David Gratton, first place, Logan Richardson, second place, Ryan Young, third place. Back row: Tom Maloney , ER Newport Lodge # 2155 and Steve Edgerley Local lodge chairman

All photos by Steve Edgerley