Five River Valley Archery Club shooters participate in Provincials

Courtesy of Kamsack Times

The River Valley Archery Club recently sent five of its shooters to participate in the Junior Olympic Program (JOP) Provincials in Prince Albert and Target Provincials on April 15 and 16.. The event was well attended by parents, who were enthusiastic about sending their children to the competitions. Two coaches and up-andcoming coaches were also present.

The five JOP shooters that participated in the provincials did exceptionally well. Three of them brought home medals, with Aliyah Cymbalisty winning a gold medal in her JOP badge level and Dominick O’soup and Lauren Talbot winning silver medals in their respective badge levels. Dameon Lillibo tied for eighth place, while Ricky O’soup finished 11th in his badge level. The shooters performed admirably, even surpassing their badge levels, which was impressive.

In addition, the club participated in a Target Archery Provincial competition on April 16, with Dominick O’soup, Ricky O’soup, Dameon Lillebo, and Scott Green all taking part. Although they did not win any medals, they put up an excellent performance in their first Target Provincial competition. The competition required intense concentration and skill, as it involved a 600-score round with three arrows in 20 rounds.

The club had a great time at the two-day shoot, which was organized by the Timberline Bowbenders. The JOP program has now concluded, and registration for the next session will begin in October 2023. Those interested in enrolling their children in archery are encouraged to do so by Scott Green.

Overall, the River Valley Archery Club’s participation in the JOP Provincials and Target Provincials was a success, with many shooters performing well and receiving medals. It was encouraging to see parents actively supporting their children’s involvement in the sport.