Above: Each year, KofC encourages kids to show off their basketball shooting skills. (image from old competition guide)
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual free throw competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls.
The event is free fun. But for some kids who get to move on to higher competitions, it’s also a big deal.
Age group winners will again move on to the district competition with a chance at regional and state competitions February – April. (If the winner cannot attend the next level, the runner-up gets the spot.)
Come prepared when you bring the kids that night. Players are required to show proof of age, show parental consent, and provide an email contact. You will also need to complete a registration form. (Note: participants in the Southborough chapter’s competition must be Southborough residents.)
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship takes place on Monday, January 29th at Trottier Middle School.
Registration opens at 6:00 pm with shooting starting at 6:30.
Details of the competition are the same as in past years:
- Players get 3 warm-ups followed by 15 shots
- 12-14 year-olds shoot from foul line
- 9-11 year-olds shoot from 12 feet
- Boy and Girl winner and runner up are selected by best score for each age
- Tie breaker(s) – 5 shots each until a winner and runner-up are determined (no warm-ups)
Anyone with questions can reach out to Gerry Levins at 617-733-8888.
For more details on the rules, see the KofC competition guide’s rules and regs pages in the playbook here.
