2025 MLK Youth Basketball Classic

Join us in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. for our annual MLK Youth Basketball Classic. Boys & girls in grades 5th-8th will play in a game made up of players from Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester Counties. Participants will receive a shirt, gift, and free lunch and can participate in 3-point, free throw, and half court shooting contests.

Games will be played at Talbot County Community Center. Doors open at 8:00 am for the opening ceremonies. Games begin at 9:00 am.

NEW The Elks Hoop Shoot local free throw contest will be held at the end of the day (approximately 2:30 pm).  We will have winners from 6 age groups.  Each winner will receive a trophy and will advance to the district competition.  Winners can then advance to state, regional, and national competitions! No pre-registration is needed for the Hoop Shoot Competition. Open to ages 8-12.