Fort Kent Recreation looking for 'Hot Shots'

FORT KENT - The Maine Recreation and Parks Association and the Maine Red Claws are announcing their partnership for the MRPA's annual Hot Shot Competition for the second year.

Each participant must first compete in a local Hot Shot event sponsored by a community recreation department in their area. The Fort Kent Recreation and Parks Department with host University of Maine at Fort Kent will hold this event on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the UMFK Gym with warm-up at noon and competition starting at 1 pm. Division winners will advance to the regional competition.

Hot Shot Competition is a great opportunity for youth ages 9-15 to compete against other basketball enthusiasts across the state.  Hot Shot involves shooting from five "hot spots" marked on one end of the basketball court. This competition tests each contestant's speed, shooting, dribbling and rebounding ability.

After the completion of all regional events, the winners and runner-ups of each age division then advance to the M.R.P.A. Red Claws State Hot Shot Competition. Participants at the State Competition compete for first place and runner-up awards.

For more information contact Fort Kent Recreation Director, Ann Beaulieu at 834-3730 or e-mail Tammy Delisle at tammy.delisle@maine.edu.