The competition was broken down into two separate events based upon the competitor’s 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.

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

• U-8 Girls - Katelyn Cummings (Rumford Elks Lodge)
• U-8 Boys - Quinton Stebbins (Augusta Elks Lodge)
• U-10 Girls - Samantha Cummings (Rumford Elks Lodge)
• U-10 Boys - Kevin Kingsbury (Augusta Elks Lodge)
• U-12 Girls - Chelsea Nickerson (Presque Isle Elks Lodge)
• U-12 Boys - Alex Wallace (Rockland Elks Lodge)
• U-14 Girls - Danielle Frye (Rockland Elks Lodge)
• U-14 Boys - Dean Knight (Sanford 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 visit your local Elks lodge.

Front Row (L-R) Quinton Stebbins, Katelyn Cummings, Samantha Cummings, Kevin Kingsbury. Back (L-R) MEA State Soccer Shoot Director George Jones, Chelsea Nickerson, Alex Wallace, Danielle Frye, and Dean Knight.