B.C. Grant Baptist Outdoor Ministries of Alto expects to host more than 1,000 people at its 16th-annual archery shoot on Saturday, August 8. The family event includes activities for all ages, including archery competition, non-competition events, and door prize drawings for all in attendance.
A new range has been added this year, so the shoot will consist of six ranges of 20 McKenzie-style targets plus additional novelty shots, including the IronMan.
Marty and Val Chapman will be returning for their fifth year with a 3-D pop-up target shoot.
Trophies will be awarded in nine classes: Junior Marksman, Young Hunter, Youth Hunter, Youth Traditional, Ladies, Novice, Traditional, Hunter, and Open.
Pre-registration has ended but you can still register day of the match. Registration and practice range will be open from 6:30-8 a.m. on Saturday. The shoot meeting starts at 8:15 a.m. with special guest speaker Bro. Terry Rice.
Breakfast will be provided and an affordable lunch also will be available. Spectators are welcome, and also are eligible for door prizes. Organizers expect 800-plus shooters and 200-plus spectators.
B.C. Grant Baptist Church is located at 1405 B.C. Grant Road, Alto.
For more details on the tournament, visit https://www.facebook.com/bcgrantarchery or contact Rob Blackburn, (706) 776-6169; or Kevin Stephens, (770) 869-1372.
