The competition was broken down into two separate events based upon the competitors age. For children in the U-8 (under 8) and U-10 (9-10 year olds), the event consisted of a five-goal contest, with goal size decreasing from 48 inches to 17 inches. Points were awarded based on the size of the goal. Each competitor received three shots at each goal, with the highest total score winning the contest. For children in the U-12 (11-12 year olds) and U-14 (13-14 year olds), a full size gridded soccer goal is used. Points were awarded based upon which area the ball entered the goal. After ten shots, the highest total score determined the winners.

The following winners have earned the right to represent the State of Maine in the regional competition: (Lodge Sponsor included)

• U-8 Girls-Clara Cassidy (Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge)
• U-8 Boys-Isaiah Patterson (Rockland Elks Lodge)
• U-10 Girls-Josie Lee (Augusta Elks Lodge)
• U-10 Boys-Travis Stone (Rockland Elks Lodge)
• U-12 Girls-Kayla Richards (Presque Isle Elks Lodge)
• U-12 Boys-Andrew Carignan (Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge)
• U-14 Girls-Nicole Finnemore (Presque Isle Elks Lodge)
• U-14 Boys-Ryan Bernier (Presque Isle Elks Lodge)

The children participating in this competition were all winners of local & district soccer shoot contests sponsored by Elk Lodges throughout the State of Maine. Each year, the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks sponsors this nationwide contest as one of its many youth programs designed to give children an alternative to drugs, provide them with a positive experience, and allow them to have fun. For more information on the Maine Elks Association, or the Elks, visit www.maineelks.org or your local Elks lodge at www.millinocketelks.com.

Front (L-R): Clara Cassidy (Biddeford-Saco) and Isaiah Patterson (Rockland) Rear (L-R): MEA Soccer Shoot Director-George Jones, Andrew Carignan (Biddeford-Saco), Kayla Richards (Presque Isle), Josie Lee (Augusta), Travis Stone (Rockland), Nicole Finnemore (Presque Isle), and Ryan Bernier (Presque Isle)