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Bighorn Archery Club in 100 Mile is looking to hit the mark

Club holds free introductory session
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Olivia Harper takes a crack at shooting a bow during the Bighorn Archery Club’s introductory class at the Agriplex on March 13. Her mother and brother, Paula and Jordan watch. Brendan Kyle Jure.

The Bighorn Archey Club hosted their annual introduction to archery on March 13 at the Agriplex. The event was free and the participants don’t need to bring any equipment.

“We’re trying to bring new people out to introduce them to the sport. It’s just to familiarize people with whats going on,” said Len Sprague, the club’s treasurer.

The club is also trying to attract younger people to come out and try their hand. With the first two nights of practice being free, they hope young families come out and decide on getting a membership at the club. Membership is required after the first two practices due to insurance.

“It depends on what movie’s out. When the Hunger Games came out we had every teenage girl in town here but those went by the wayside. They go on to the next fad,” said Sprague.

He also said they are looking for the younger generations to also look after and run the club when current members start stepping down.

A single membership is $50 a year. A family is $80 and includes both parents and children under 18. The club also has potlucks, dinners and functions as well as three shoots every year.

Membership can be attained by going to the club during one of their practices every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Agriplex or online and their Facebook page.

It is recommended for those interested, to come to the practices for a free lesson before making any decisions in purchasing their own equipment.

“Some folks go out and buy whatever they’re told they should by someone and then they come in and realize they spent a lot of money and it’s too powerful of a bow,” said Sprague.

One of the first shoots will be on March 17 at the Agriplex.

The other two are in June and July at the 99 Mile Trails. The July one is the biggest event and brings people from Western Canada and even Washington, sometimes even international competitors come as well.