The Montana Freestyle Jam was started by Evan Lovely of the Missoula Footbag Alliance in April 2003 as a way to extend the idea of the footbag alliance out to the rest of the community and the other "different" activities enjoyed. A place to gather people of similar interests and a way to share these activities. Over the years more individuals have some together to help the Jam grow: Ben Little, Hugh Healow, Seth Martin, and the rest of the Missoula Footbag Alliance became huge staples in the organization and execution of the Jam. Without them, it would of never grown in the way it has.