WHEN:
This league runs for 8 weeks from October (Saturdays) to the banquet in December.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This league is designed for beginner to intermediate shooters ages 5 to 16.  We have at least one instructor for every two kids so the kids will have as much individual help as they need.  The kids will learn how to safely hold and shoot a bow, stand correctly, score their arrows, correctly pull the arrows from the targets, and not to mention how to handle their bows around others.  The kids will never have their bow and arrows in their hands at the same time unless they are on the shooting line!  We only allow 14 kids on the line at a time and the rest are seated in chairs with their parents.  The league is very controlled - safety is our main concern! 

 

The kids will start out shooting 3 arrows, then they put their bows on the rack and go back to the staging line until all the shooters are finished.  They will all go up together to score and pull their arrows.  They will put their arrows in their quivers and take them back to their seats or set them aside.  The kids start out shooting from 5 to 15 yards depending on their skill level.  As they meet 70% of the total score shot, they will move back in 5-yard increments and earn a pin for their quiver/hat, etc.  The kids also earn pins by shooting 3 bulls eyes in one round!  Most kid’s start out shooting 5 yards then within a few weeks they tend to spread out to 10 and 15 yards.  Some will stay at 5 yards the whole league, which is perfectly fine.  We don’t push the kids to move back because some tend to get discouraged when shooting at a longer distance. 

 

We have enough room for 14 shooters at a time so we will have about 3 lines of 5 yard shooters, 1 line with 10 yard shooters and 1 line of 15 yard shooters, so there is time for the kids to sit until it’s their turn again.  We generally get 7-8 rounds in (which is plenty for some kids who are not used to shooting). Parents are not allowed on the shooting line while the kids are shooting (although you are encouraged to stay and watch). 

 

 

EQUIPMENT:

The kids are encouraged to bring their own bow and at least 3 arrows (no oversized tips).  If the kids do not have their own equipment, the club rents bows/arrows on a first come first serve basis.  Bow rental is $2 a session, plus a driver’s license from the parent/guardian.  If your child is renting a bow and needs to stay for both sessions, he/she will need to pay rental for both sessions.

 

BANQUET:

We will have a potluck banquet in December  where all the kids get trophies and prizes.  Our sponsor, Safari Club of Flint, also provides the kids with a cool T-shirt.  In November we have a photographer come in to take individual and group pictures.

 

COST/DATE/TIME:

The league begins Saturday, October 8th and runs for 8 weeks from 9:00–11:30 a.m. or 1:00–3:30 p.m.  The cost is $32 for club members and $40 for non-members.  If your child misses a session, he/she can make it up the following week at the 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. session (which means they can stay for both sessions). Pre-registration is required along with payment at the time of registration. Space is limited to 60 kids pre-registered and paid per session.
 

 

 

WAIVER:

All kids are required to have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian on file in order to participate in the league, which will be mailed to you prior to the league or you can CLICK HERE to download a PDF version of this waiver, print it off, fill it out and bring it with you to Flint Bowmen Club.

 

REGISTRATION:

Pre-Registration is required!

Contact John or Lori Smith at 214-1580 or LoSmith69@charter.net

 with the following information:

 

Child’s name:

Age:

Address & Phone:

Email address (if applicable):

Preferred session: 9-11:30 or 1-3:30

Experience: