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Bull’s eye!
Recent Archery event at Papago Park Archery Range
Get on target and give Archery a try
Saturday,
November 1, 2003 The City of Phoenix, Papago Park, the Papago Archers, and Arizona Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) clubs are hosting an “Introduction to Archery”, instruction session. This is the perfect opportunity for first timers to try to hit
the “Bull’s Eye”. And for others to be reintroduced to a sport that they tried in
school. Kids of all ages from 8 to 80 plus are welcome to give it a try.
(Under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) The club will provide the bows, arrows and safety instruction
from certified instructors. If you go… Where: Papago Park is located on the
border of Phoenix and south Scottsdale.
From
the intersection of McDowell Rd and Galvin Parkway (64th Street)
drive north ½ mile and turn left (west) on Oak Street. Travel
west on Oak St. for ¼ mile and turn left (south) at the Papago Sports Complex
signed driveway. Once
in the park turn right (west) at the first drive. The
Papago Archery range parking area is at the end of the drive. Aerial
Photo of Range within Park When: Saturday morning, November 1st: From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Group
instruction takes place at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 AM What to wear: Athletic shoes, shorts or
pants, and close fitting short sleeved shirt. Wear long hair up or in a ponytail and please leave bracelets,
necklaces or long earrings at home.
Need to minimize anything that would snag the bowstring during its
movement. Facilities: Drinking water and Port a let at the
archery range, Restrooms are available at adjacent ballfields. Beverages snacks and food are available to purchase at the
adjacent ballfields. Cost: Free (Kids must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian.) Details:
This “Introduction to Archery” class is perfect for all those people that do not have their
own archery equipment and don’t know how to get started in this timeless
sport. For more on target archery in Arizona visit www.azarchery.com
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