WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024   ■   ORGANIZATIONS

Iowa S3DA Hosts Outdoor Target Regional

Williamsburg, KY – Flint River Archery Club held an Outdoor Target Regional at Big Hollow Recreation Area in Sperry, Iowa. Archers from three S3DA teams participated in the event. It had rained quite a bit in the days leading up to the tournament, so the ground was a bit wet and mushy. When the competition began, the field got pretty muddy with everyone walking back and forth to retrieve their arrows from the targets. However, the archers didn’t let the muddy conditions stop them from shooting and having a blast.

“The forecast had originally called for rain, but the day of the tournament actually turned out to be quite beautiful. The archers did have to deal with some strong winds, but they persevered. It was really nice to see all the kids get together and just have fun shooting their bows and playing in the mud. Personally, the camaraderie is what I love the most about this sport,” stated Iowa S3DA State Coordinator, Denissa Cornick.

Crooked Creek Archery Coach, Jeff Hudgens said, “Despite the wet, muddy conditions, I really liked the layout of the field and the targets. Big Hollow Recreation Area is a beautiful venue and a premiere outdoor recreation destination. They are always so accommodating, and we are very thankful for their support.”

For more information on the program, be sure to reach out to Iowa S3DA State Coordinator, Denissa Cornick (IOWAS3DA@gmail.com) or visit the Iowa S3DA Facebook page.

About Scholastic 3-D Archery

Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) is a unique, family-oriented youth archery program which has grown exponentially across the United States as a next-step initiative to follow introductory archery programs. The mission of the Scholastic

3-D Archery program is to foster, educate and guide youth in the areas of 3D, indoor target, and outdoor target archery as well as safe, ethical bowhunting practices. The goal of the S3DA program is to provide archery and bowhunting opportunities to youth in after-school settings, as well as with archery-affiliated clubs and businesses in the community. S3DA youth participate in 3D and target archery using compound and traditional archery equipment. Youth members can participate at regional, state and national archery events and earn college scholarships from colleges and universities across the United States. S3DA addresses the need for a program to bridge beginning target archery experience and more advanced activities such as 3D shooting and bowhunting. The program currently operates across the United States with hundreds of certified coaches serving thousands of youth archers.

Contact the Scholastic 3-D Archery National Office at:

www.s3da.net or 410 Sycamore Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769, Ph: 606.524.3685

Media contact Kayla Bolton at kaylas3da@gmail.com, Ph: 423.494.2204