The sixth annual Scott Holubiw Memorial and Nekoosa Lost Arrow Archers Youth Archery Shoot was held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Nekoosa Lost Arrow Archers. The day was a bit cloudy and damp, but that certainly didn't dampen the spirits of anyone attending!
As the participants arrived, their first stop was the registration station where they filled out entry slips for door prizes and received a memorial silicone bracelet. Next stop was a safety briefing. Once they had equipment in hand they proceeded to the shooting line where they received certified instruction on form and shot placement. Once again, Archers Pro Shop provided the extra challenge of a revolving base that held targets on it, and another with an apple that moved up and down. A few dollar bills fastened on the targets to aim for provided a little added incentive!
As is the case each year, we had so many very generous sponsors who provided the door prizes for the kids! The Wisconsin Rapids Optimist Club provided and served up brats and hot dogs for us which were a complete hit with everyone. The Party Connection in Nekoosa provided the water to keep everyone hydrated again this year as well. Volunteers manned the stations and kept everything running smoothly. A huge thank you goes out to all the sponsors and volunteers!! In addition, a huge thank you to all the participants and the friends and
families who came with them. You're all the reason this event is so awesome and continues to grow every year!
Scott was certified as a Wisconsin Archery Hunter's Safety Instructor with a huge passion for getting youth involved in the sport of archery. This annual shoot is dedicated in his memory to carry on that passion and is sponsored by his family, friends, and local area merchants. The date for next year's shoot will be Saturday, October 2, 2010, so be sure to mark your calendars now and save the date!
Check out the pictures of Scott and of participants smiling faces in the galleries and, if you've attended the shoot, please share your thoughts and comments in the guestbook.
Directions to Lost Arrow Archers: Take Highway 173 out of Nekoosa to County Highway G. Follow G to Rainbow Casino. Turn right on Creamery Road, which is the next road past the casino. Club is located 1 mile down on the left. Any questions about the shoot or membership at Lost Arrow, call Patti Nelles at (715)421-2950.
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