C&A Archery to hold inaugural Mount Graham competition shootout Saturday, August 10

Contributed Photo: C&A Archery will hold its inaugural Mount Graham Archery Shootout on Saturday, Aug. 10 with a Fun Shoot on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Fun Shoot to be held Sunday

By Jon Johnson

jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com

MOUNT GRAHAM – Beat the heat Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 – 11, and participate in C&A Archery’s inaugural Mount Graham Archery Shootout at Upper Hospital Flats on Mount Graham.

The event will feature two, 15-target courses of 3-D targets with scoring rings. For class information and rules, click here. The event will open at 6 a.m. for practice butts and registration, with flights beginning at 8 a.m.    

Contributed Photo: Test your archery skills against others by shooting at 3D targets like this one at C&A Archery’s inaugural Mount Graham Archery Shootout on Saturday, Aug. 10.

The competition shoot will be held Saturday and a fun shoot will be on Sunday. There will be plaque awards for first, second, and third place in each division in the competition shoot. Click here to review the various divisions and rules. Standard IBO rules will apply with no speed restriction. 

Entry fees for the competition shoot are $10 for youth 12 and under, $20 for teens 13 – 17, and $30 for adults. Add $5 per each competitor to also participate in the Fun Shoot on Sunday. 

Contributed Photo: There will be two courses of 15 targets each.

Entry fees for just the Fun Shoot for those not entering the competition shoot are $5 for youth 12 and under, $10 for teens 13 – 17, and $20 for adults.

Pre-register at C&A Archery or by calling owner/operator Chad Bailey at 928-322-2739. And remember to bring your rain gear in case Mother Nature decides to let loose as well. Attendees can also register the day of the event prior to 8 a.m.

What: Inaugural Mount Graham Archery Shootout

When: Competition Shoot: Saturday, Aug. 10, Fun Shoot: Sunday, Aug. 11 – Flights start at 8 a.m.

Where: Mount Graham Upper Hospital Flats

Cost: Competition Shoot: Youth 12 and under – $10, teens 13 – 17 – $20, adults – $30 (add $5 for each competitor to also take part in the Fun Shoot

Fun Shoot: Youth 12 and under – $5, teens 13 -17 – $10, adults – $20.  

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