Free throw
competition
The 2015 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship will be held Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Clarke Community High School gym.
Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for registration and warm-ups. The competition begins at 2 p.m.
Winners from the local competition are eligible to participate in the district competition held 2 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Clarke Community High School. The district competition will include winners from the Creston, Chariton and Leon/Mount Ayr competitions. Winners of the district competition can advance to the regional contest.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is held annually with the winners progressing through local, district and state competition.
All boys and girls ages 9 through 14 are eligible to participate and will compete in respective age divisions.
Last year, more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in 3,600 local competitions.
All contestants at the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
For additional information, contact Bernard Schade at 641-342-6317.