By Rae Hudson
On Saturday 19 August 2023, Yering District Archers hosted a combined Indoor 18m/25m competition at a popup Indoor venue in Wandin East.
This was attended by members from Yering District Archers Inc, Sherbrooke Archers Inc, Kew City Bowmen, Southern Cross Archery, Twin City Archers-Gippsland, Moorabbin Archery Club, Yarra Bowmen, Peninsula Target Archers, Waverley City Archers.
40 archers in total shooting 30 arrows at 18m and then 30 arrows at 25m, to receive a combined total score. It was a fun day, everyone laughing and joking in between shooting arrows.
25m distance has not been shot in Victoria for over 13 years,so for many it was an exciting challenge to set new Personal Bests and for some new State Records.
At the events, there was a shooter as young as 10 and up to late 70s early 80s.
Archery is a fun sport for all ages and abilities. It can be as cheap or expensive as you make it.
If you’re interested in giving archery a go please contact your nearest club as most of us run a come and try session, either Saturday or Sunday mornings for a nominal fee, all equipment supplied, run by qualified coaches.
YDA would like to thank all our judges, our members and members from other clubs who supported our popup venue and made the indoor season such a success. Finally, a last shout out to Bendigo Bank, Wandin branch, on your financial assistance. Without you all this season wouldn’t have been what it was.
