The weather cooperated, and members celebrated the fifth anniversary of the range’s opening on Saturday, May 10. Those in attendance showed their skills during the arrow hunt, the poker shoot, and archery trivia. Congratulations to the winners, and a huge thank you to all those who helped make the event a success.
On the third Tuesday of each month, Patty Hoppe will be hosting Archery Fundamentals and Shooting workshops at the range. Topics will vary monthly, and a fun shoot will be held following each workshop. Workshops begin at 10 a.m. and are open to all club members.
The Archery Club manages the range at the Veterans Park. We have members of all skill levels, from novice to competitive. A wide range of equipment is available for those new to archery or returning after a long hiatus. We also have a well-equipped maintenance shop to keep club and personal archery equipment in good working condition.
We also offer workshops to members, training them to care for their equipment and assist with maintaining club equipment. Additionally, we have practitioners of the martial art of kyudo. If you would like to learn more about this archery discipline, please stop by the range on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. You may also contact Brenda Foster (brenda@gcfonline.com).
Every Friday, we host “Freestyle Friday” from 9 a.m. to noon. Club mentors are available at the range to assist our novice archers with skill improvement. If you’re considering joining the club, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow members, learn more about the sport, and have a great time. If you would like a quick introduction to the club, we invite you to stop by.
Club membership is open to all residents with a valid resident ID or Gateway of Services pass. Interested in becoming a member? Visit otowarcheryclub.org > New Members and download the application form and required waivers. For additional information or to learn about the next steps to join the club, please contact Chuck at chuck-archery@strickland.net or 407-257-9668, or Suzanne at Suzanne.shea61@gmail.com or 908-510-5714. Keep it in the yellow!
Author: Suzanne Shea
