The 100 Mile Bighorn Archery Club has headed indoors to the Stan Halcro Arena for the winter and members think it's the perfect place to introduce the public to their sport.
On Nov. 22, the club will be hosting its Introduction to Archery Night at 6 p.m. and it's being offered free of charge to people of all ages.
Club secretary denise swift says folks have been expressing a lot of interest whenever they've set up a booth at an event.
"The interest level in archery really seems to have increased around here. It's a superb family sport and it’s one where you challenge yourself and improve your skills."
The introduction session is geared for people who have never shot a bow before and there will be equipment of all sizes available to try, with club members there to show folks the ropes.
The club currently has 59 members and youth account for 19 per cent of the membership and 33 per cent are women.
Members get together frequently for 3D shoots, both indoor and outdoor, and for potluck dinners and fun nights where they meet to just enjoy the company.
The cost to join the club is $30 per year for a single membership and $50 for a family.
It covers the cost of practice nights, which are scheduled each Tuesday night through the winter from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Halcro Arena. It also provides a $5 savings on archery shoot entry fees and gives members free access to the club's outdoor archery course, which features 30 3D targets.
For more information about the club or the free introductory session, contact denise or Ted at 250-397-2632.
