Port Stephens New 3D Archery Club Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2019 Port Stephens Archery Club Members Zachary Shorten, Madison Shorten, Skippy Shorten, Morgan Richards, Karen Richards (rear), Steve Richards and Abigael Richard. ready to take aim. PORT Stephens Archers are a 3D Archery Association of Australia affiliated Club. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Members shoot 3D archery which is the fastest growing archery sport in the world. Rubber animal targets are set in bushland at unknown distances and the archer then has to estimate distance and make a shot to score the highest points. The beauty of this form of archery is no two targets are ever the same. Steven Richards of Port Stephens Archers told News Of the Area, “You also need to walk around a course through bushland and so get a fair amount of exercise throughout the course of the day.” The Club will also shoot an indoor series of an evening. “This is challenging as well but it’s also a great way to improve form and technique for the outdoor series.” One of the reasons both founders of the club enjoy this form of archery is we can do it with our kids. There is no minimum age to participate so long as there is an adult to supervise the child and the rules are followed it is an extremely safe sport. Stevens’ two daughters have both been shooting a bow since they were five and they absolutely love it. Archery is a safe, fun and engaging sport that people of all ages and fitness levels can share and enjoy. “We are still trying to find a suitable place to use as our clubs outdoor area and if we can find a hall or building that’s available of an evening through the week we could get the indoor series kicked off almost immediately,” he said. Anyone that is interested in either trying out archery, joining the club or perhaps providing a bushland block for us to utilise for club activities can contact either Steven “Skippy” Shorten on 0431 230 067 or Steven Richards on 0400 366 542 or check out the website at www.psarchers.com or facebook Port Stephens Archers By Marian SAMPSON
