K of C free throw contest

YMCA, 497 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
FREE

Are you ready to take your best shot for Melrose bragging rights?
 
All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of the national Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Melrose YMCA, 497 Main Street. There is no charge to enter.
 
Participants are required to provide proof of age and a completed entry form signed by a parent or guardian. Participants are encouraged to print an entry form from the Melrose Knights of Columbus website www.melrosekofc.org and bring it filled in to the contest on Feb. 23. Entry forms will also be available at the door.
 
Based on the youth's age as of Jan. 1, participants will compete against others of the same age and gender. All participants will be recognized with a certificate. Competitors will take 15 free throws and the boy and girl from each age group who makes the most will receive an award as Melrose champion. The champs will advance to the regional championship in Reading on March 23 with the opportunity to compete for the state championship April 6 at Holy Cross.
 
The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 1.8 million members in 14,000 local councils. Last year, Knights of Columbus donated over 69 million volunteer hours and $151 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, councils, communities, families and youth.

For more information, contact Rick Rudolph at 617-240-5326.