PARKS & RECREATION OFFERS HOLIDAY HOOPLA CONTEST

Free Throw Contest for Youth Ages 8 to 13

The City of Pocatello's Parks & Recreation Department is hosting "Holiday Hoopla" on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 144 Wilson Avenue.

This is a timed free throw shooting contest. Participants will have one minute to make as many free throws as possible. There will be separate divisions for boys and girls, as well as different age divisions. The age divisions are 8-9 years old; 10-11 years old; and 12-13 years old. The winner in each division will receive a turkey while second place finishers will receive a pie.

The cost is $3.00 per participant, and all proceeds are being donated to The Idaho Foodbank. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required, and same day registration will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center.

For more information, call the Team Sports Office at 234-6235.