Discovery Archery Day aims to spark interest
Bull’s-eye.
“You did that all on your own, didn’t you,” said Jim Sappington, an archery teacher with 4-H.
Sophia smiled. It was only her second time holding a bow.
Sophia was on the younger side of the crowd at the American Legion Park yesterday for Discover Archery Day, which drew children and adults of all levels of archery experience.
The event allowed anyone in the community to try their hand at shooting. Several local archery organizations, including Columbia Area Archers and the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, also participated to provide local residents with more information about the sport.
“One of the goals for today was for families unfamiliar with archery to get experience on what is available in the community and to get kids started,” Sappington said. “The future of any sport, or anything, is kids.”
Archery, Sappington said, teaches kids many important life skills.
“It requires discipline, it requires focus and it requires commitment,” he said, speaking as both a teacher and former student. Sappington has been involved with archery since he was a boy.
“It taught me how to focus on a task. I can have a lot of things going on, but I’ve really learned how to focus on one specific task and to reach that goal I’ve set,” he said.
The sport also can be a nice break, said Sophia’s sister Emma Thompson, 14. “It’s good for kids. It’s a good thing to take your mind off what’s going in everyday life,” she said.
Emma said she’s been participating in archery for about three years now. She said her dad, who also shoots archery, got her into the sport.
Ragan Sappington, Jim’s wife, who also is an instructor and member of archery and gun clubs, said archery is a sport anyone can particulate in.
Reach Catherine Martin at 573-815-1711 or e-mail cmartin@columbiatribune.com .
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