Soccer Shoot

Phil Benadum - NCD Chairman

pbenadum@yahoo.com
Phone: (209) 745-1144

Soccer is a fast growing sport, especially on the West Coast. The Grand Lodge  begin to recognize this and developed two different skills contest which grew into predominent status.

The “Five Goal Contest” with its succession of smaller target goals, lets younger participants       (U-8 & U-10) build their confidence as they move down the line.  It matches both physical and skill abilities to the challenge they present.

The “Grid Goal Contest” uses the penalty kick distance to challenge the older participants    (U12 & U-14) to lift the ball from the field while aming it for score, thus developing advanced skills. 

The Elk Grove Elks are having their Lodge Soccer Shoot at the Elk Grove Park on August 21st from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  You are welcome to come see how it is done.  It is very rewarding to see the excitement on the participants face while they are doing the skills test, especially the Five Goal Contest.

This year the District Soccer Shoot in on October 3rd at Sacramento 6 Lodge starting at 10:00 and the Northern California Soccer Shoot is on October 17th at the Carmichael Lodge, also starting at 10:00AM. 

If you are a Lodge Soccer Chairman and want assistance with your Lodge Soccer Shoot please let me know and I will furnish the equipment and balls for you to use.  All I need is a date that does not conflict with the Elk Grove Shoot.  If I can help in any other way let me know.

Phil Benadum
916-813-3257 Cell