Elks Lodge to host Soccer Shoot competition this Saturday

The Toccoa Elks Lodge will be hosting a Local Lodge Soccer Shoot, with assistance in set up and judging from the Toccoa Police Department.

The Soccer Shoot will be held at the Rose Lane Recreation Center, 125 Rose Lane Park Drive in Toccoa, this coming Saturday, October 7, starting at 9 a.m.

The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two different contests that test different skill levels at different ages.

A “Five Goal Contest” consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. This competition is open to boys and girls seven years of age and younger (U-8). These contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal. 

The Grid Goal Contest consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. This competition is open to boys and girls in three age groups: ages 8 and 9 (U-10), ages 10 and 11 (U-12), and ages 12 and 13 (U-14) 

In all age groups and competitions, boys and girls shoot and are judged separately. 

Winners at each contest are eligible to advance to the next competition. The levels are Local Lodge, District, State and Region. Winners at both the State and Region levels will have their score sent to the national level to determine a National Champion in each of the age and gender groups.

There is no cost to participate. Registration will take place on-site, beginning at 9 a.m.

For more information on the event, contact the Toccoa Elks Lodge at 706-886-6531.