Phoenix Elks Soccer Shoot

What is the Elks Soccer Shoot?

The Elks Soccer Shoot is a national youth program designed to promote skill, fun, and fellowship through a penalty kick competition. Boys and girls are grouped by age, and the winners progress through Lodge, District, State, and National levels.

Phoenix Lodge partners with local schools to host Soccer Shoot competitions during recess or special events. The top shooters from each school advance to the Lodge Competition (held in the Fall, date TBD). Lodge winners then move on to District, State, and Nationals.

Phoenix #335 Path

• School/League Contests: We partner with area schools to host in‑school soccer contests. The top shooter in each age/gender division advances to the Lodge contest.
• Lodge Contest: Held the First Saturday of February (location TBD). Division winners move on to District, then State, then Nationals. (We’ll confirm exact time/place to all signups.)

Age is determined as of April 1 of the Soccer Shoot season year (e.g., 8–13 as of April 1, 2025). :

Why participate?

• Build grit, focus, and confidence.
• Compete locally with a path to national recognition.
• Program is free for all contestants.

Resources

• Official Soccer Shoot home page (ages, schedule, and finals info).

Schools/League: Partner With Us

Phoenix #335 provides volunteers, scoring sheets, and contest materials to help you run an on‑campus preliminary shoot during recess, P.E., or an assembly. Your division winners advance to our Lodge contest (First Saturday in February). We’ll coordinate dates, gym access, and equipment needs with your staff.

Hosting guidance is available in the national playbook, including checklists and sample scripts.