Each year the Knights of Columbus sponsors a free throw contest for girls and boys ages 9 through 14. The contest proceeds in several steps. The first step is the council competition in which contestant shoots 15 free throws in a row. Depending on their age and sex, each contestant shoots with a girl's or boy's ball from either 12 or 15 feet.

The next step is a district contest where the council winners compete against shooters from other councils in the immediate area. This time each shooter shoots 25 free throws in a row. Winners of the district shoot have their scores sent on to the Mont...