TEXAS ARCHERY ACADEMY & TEXAS ARCHERY CLUB

SERVES: Through its new indoor facility, residents of all ages and levels who want convenient, safe and affordable access to archery and its beneficial byproducts

Formed as a nonprofit in 2011, the Texas Archery Academy (TXAA) provides instruction, hosts tournaments, and operates indoor training facilities around the state — the newest such facility is a 13,000-square-foot space near Central and Walnut Hill. The TXAA is a sub-organization of the Texas Archery Club (TAC), which was started in the 1960s as a benefit for Texas Instruments employees. Archery provides physical and mental recreation that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, even many with disabilities that would prevent participation in other sports. However, notes archery club director Clint Montgomery, the sport has not historically been accessible to the average person. The TXAA intends to increase outreach and accessibility for all who are drawn to the activity. And who wouldn’t be, Montgomery queries rhetorically: “I’ve never met anybody who didn’t want to shoot a bow.”

GIVE: Annual membership is $120. Student memberships are $60, and family discounts are available. Members are asked to contribute one hour of volunteer service per calendar year.

Donate to the On Target fund, which helps introduce archery to a wider audience, via PayPal or credit card on the TXAA website.

CONTACT:

Clint Montgomery, director 9500 N. Central 214.799.0940 texasarcheryacademy.org

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