Elks plan soccer shoot-out

4 months ago

The Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954’s annual soccer shoot-out will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the University of Maine Presque Isle.

The event will be held on the field behind Gentile hall, said Craig MacFarline, Elks soccer shoot-out director. 

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Competition will start at 10 a.m. 

This event is free for all participants from ages 4 to 14. There are separate divisions for girls and boys.  

“Parents, grandparents and friends of the competitors are encouraged to attend  this exciting youth event,” MacFarline said.  

Trophies will be awarded to winners and runners-up in all divisions.  

Grilled hot dogs, drinks, and chips will be served by the Presque Isle Elks to all  contestants and spectators, free of charge.  

The winners at the lodge shoot-out will advance to the Maine Elks Northern District  event, to be held in Bangor on Sunday, Sept. 22. The State shoot-out is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 6, in Waterville. 

For more information, call the Presque Isle Elks Lodge at 764-0985 or MacFarline  at 551-8008.