SYCAMORE – Children ages 8 to 13 are welcome to compete in the Elks Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Contest on Saturday at Sycamore High School.

The free contest will have separate divisions for boys and girls, and age categories will be 8 and 9, 10 and 11, and 12 and 13, based on age on April 1, according to a news release from event organizers. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the competition starts at 10 a.m.

First-place winners in each division will advance to district competition in Rock Falls, and winners in each age group will receive a trophy.