Hoop Shoot Vermont Proclamation

Posted on June 1, 2014June 1, 2014

David Gratton a 10-11 year old from Derby Vermont was presented a proclamation from the State of Vermont for his achievement in the Elks Hoop Shoot. David won his local, district, State, and Regional contest and then he went on to compete in the National Contest in April in Springfield, Mass. State Representative Mike Marcotte was instrumental in getting a proclamation for David and Jacob Cady from St. Johnsbury area who also went on to compete at the National Level. Jacob was presented his at the State House but David was unable to attend so his was presented to him at Elks Lodge # 2155 by Representative Marcotte and Senator Robert Starr. It was presented at a lodge meeting with Mr. Marcotte reading the proclamation before presenting it to David. See the Proclamation here: Proclamation for David and Jacob_0001

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In picture from left to right: Steve Edgerley, State Hoop Shoot Director, Richard Gratton, David’s father, David Gratton, Representative Mike Marcotte and Senator Robert Starr.

Picture provided by Steve Edgerley

New England Elks Regional Hoop Shoot Results

Posted on March 30, 2014

The New England Elks Regional Hoop Shoot was held in South Portland Maine March 21, 22 and 23 with hoop shooters from all of New England competing. Vermont had 2 Regional winners who will go on to the National contest April 11, 12 and 13th in Springfield, Mass. There will be 72 shooters at the contest from all over the US.

Kaia Anderson from St. Johnsbury Lodge, Sawyer Ramey, Rutland Lodge, Katie Cushing, St. Albans Lodge, David Gratton, Newport Lodge, Emily Willis, Newport Lodge, Jacob Cady, St. Johnsbury Lodge and Steve Edgerly Vt. Elks State Hoop Shoot Chairperson.

Emily Willis was in a shoot off for third place. David Gratton 10-11 year old from Newport Lodge won his contest with a score of 19/25 and a shoot off with 5/5 and Jacob Cady from St. Johnsbury Lodge won his contest with 23/25 and 5/5. Jacob also won the Walter Kettelle trophy which is given to the high scoring boy and girl of the shoot. Jacob and David will go on to the National Shoot in April.

David Gratton with Keith Palmer, Vermont State Elks Association President

Jacob Cady with Keith Palmer, Vermont State Elks Association President

Jacob Cady recieving the Walter Kettelle trophy from Mr. Walter Kettelle

FRATERNAL NEWS – BARRE ELKS LODGE

Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014

On Saturday January 25, the Vermont State Elks Association held it’s annual Vermont State Hoop Shoot contest at Spaulding High School. Ten of the state’s thirteen Elks lodges were represented at the state competition.

The Hoop shoot contest starts at the Lodge level and is open to all girls and boys ages 8 – 13. First place winners at the Lodge level moved on to the regional level and first place winners at the regional level competed at the state level on Saturday.

Each competitor took ten practice shots and fifteen competition shots; the competitor with the most successful free throw shots was the Vermont State winner and will compete at the New England Regional Hoop Shoot in Maine in March.

Boys 8 & 9 years old:

First place: Sawyer Ramey representing Rutland Lodge #345

Second place: Braedan Adams representing Montpelier Lodge #924

Third place: Luke Dudas representing St. Johnsbury Lodge #1343

Girls 8 & 9 years old:

First place: Kaia Anderson representing St. Johnsbury Lodge #1343

Second place: Peyton Reynolds representing Windsor Lodge #1665

Third place: Natalie Norcia representing Brattleboro Lodge #1499

Boys 10 & 11 years old:

First place: David Gratton representing Newport Lodge #2155

Second place: Gregory Fitzgerald representing Brattleboro Lodge #1499

Third place: Eamon Cassels representing Montpelier Lodge #924

Girls 10 & 11 years old:

First place: Katie Cushing representing St. Albans Lodge #1566

Second place: Shea Pickering representing Bellows Falls Lodge #1619

Third place: Alyssa Slocum representing Windsor Lodge #1665

Boys 12 & 13 years old:

First place: Jacob Cady representing St. Johnsbury Lodge #1343

Second place: Jackson Lane representing Bennington Lodge #567

Third place: Ronald Johnson representing Barre Lodge #1535

Girls 12 & 13 years old:

First place: Emily Willis representing Newport Lodge #2155

Second place: Olivia Rockwood representing Windsor Lodge #1665

Third place: Nicole Norcia representing Brattleboro Lodge #1499

Vt. Elks State Hoop Shoot

Posted on January 26, 2014

On Saturday January 25, the Vermont Elks held the State Hoop Shoot finals. Eighteen contestants competed at Spaulding High School in Barre, VT to see who would go on to the Regional Contest in South Portland Maine. The shooting was competitive and each contestant gave it their all. The Regional Shoot is March 21-23 in Maine and the winners from there will then continue to the Nationals in April.

First place winners: l-r front row: Kaia Anderson 8-9 St. Johnsbury Lodge, Katie Cushing 10-11 St. Albans Lodge, Emily Willis 12-13 Newport Lodge , Jacob Cady 12-13 St. Johnsbury Lodge, Sawyer Ramey 8-9 Rutland Lodge, David Gratton, 10-11 Newport Lodge

Back row Steve Edgerley, Vermont State Hoop Shoot Chairman and Keith Palmer, Vermont Elks Association State President

Springfield Elks News

Posted on January 13, 2014

The annual Southern Vt. Elks Hoop Shoot was held at Springfield High School gym on Saturday the 11th of January

Springfield Elks’ local winner’s did themselves proud, even though nobody was a 1st place winner and won’t be going to the Vt. State Elks Hoop Shoot later in February.

In the eight and nine year old group, Ariana Cioffi and Dylan McCarthy placed third. Ten and eleven year group, Jessica Cerniglia placed 3rd Joseph Lake placed 5th. In the 12 & 13 year old group, Ashley Quelch finished 4th and Dakota Bushey was 2nd by one foul shot as the winner made 20 of 25.

Springfield Elks’ membership is very proud of there participants and hope they will return again next year to compete again.

L to r; Dakota Bushey, Dylan McCarthy, Joseph Lake, Ariana Cioffi, Jessica Cerniglia and Ashley Quelch.

Barre Elks Lodge #1535 – Hoop Shoot

Posted on January 8, 2014January 8, 2014

Barre Elks Lodge #1535 held their annual Hoop Shoot at Barre City Elementary & Middle School on Sunday December 8, 2013.

Exalted Ruler Terri Ford ran the event with the assistance of many Elks members. The following participants are advancing to the regional competition. Danica Codling, Emmett McMahon, Pacie McGrath, Riley Severy, Cole Dezan, Zachory Lemieux, Ronald Johnson.

St. Albans Elks #1566 – Hoop Shoot 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013January 8, 2014

News from St. Albans Lodge #1566

St. Albans Elks Lodge #1566 held their annual Hoop Shoot at the BFA St. Albans Gym on Saturday December 7, 2013.

Elk member Mary Brouillette ran the event and reported that we had 45 students representing schools throughout the area competing in the event. A great turnout of parents, friends and volunteers made for a great afternoon.

The competition was very good with a couple of age groups having to shoot additional hoops in order to break ties.

A special thanks to the BFA JV Comets Girls Basketball team for helping us out.

Congratulations to all the first place winners!!! They now move on to the State competition to be held on 1/25/2014 at Spaulding HS in Barre. l-r: 12/13 Boys Hunter Choiniere, Enosburg; 8/9 Girls Alexandra Brouillette, Swanton;12/13 Girls Leah Larivee, St. Albans Town; 10/11 Girls Kahe Cushing, Fairfield; 8/9 Boys Devyn Gleason, Enosburg; 10/11 Boys Logan Piazza, Fairfield

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Springfield Elks #1560 – Hoop Shoot 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013December 23, 2013

front l to r; Sam Presch, Dylan McCarthy, Joseph Lake, Ariana Cioffi, Abigayle Farmer and Jessica Cerniglia. Back, Springfield Elks’ Exalted Ruler Scott Patterson, Ashley Quelch, Colby Downing, Ryan Kirker, Dakota Bushey, Lizzy Parker and Victor Baskevich, Springfield Elks’ Hoop Shoot Chairman. Missing from picture was Hailey Perham.

Hoop Shoot chairman, Victor Baskevich reported that there were 36 kids competing, 18 boys and 18 girls with twelve trophies being awarded to first and second place finishers. The first place winners were, Girls 8-9 Ariana Cioffi, boys Dylan McCarthy. Second place went to Abi Farmer and Sam Presch. In the 10-11 year old group, first place went to, Jessica Cerniglia for girls and Joseph Lake. Second place for girls was Hailey Perham and Ryan Kirker for the boys. In the 12-13 age group, first place went to Ashley Quelch for girls and Dakota Bushey for the boys. Second place was Lizzy Parker for girls and Colby Downing for the boys.

All first place winners will now compete in the Vt. Elks Southern District’s right here in Springfield on January 11, 2014 at Springfield High School starting at 10 AM. If a first place winner cannot attend the districts for some reason, the second place winner would take their place. The public is always invited to these events if one likes to watch good competition put on by the Elks.

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