The Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Winners advance to District, State, Regional and the National contest to be held at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on April 30, 2022. Open to kids age 8 to 13. Last years' National Champion in the Girls 8-9 Division was Ellison Graham of Great Falls, MT, who shot 25/25 at the National contest. All travel and accommodations for those advancing will be reimbursed by the local Elks Lodge, Missoula Hell Gate Elks Lodge #383 and the Elks National Foundation. For more information and to confirm eligibility, visit elks.org/hoopshoot. Please email hellgateelks@gmail.com for registration, please pre-register.