The board of directors of Compton Traditional Bowhunters has recently approved a concept plan of offering satellite shoots in various parts of the country. The proposed shoots are not replacing the traditional Berrien Springs Michigan event. That venue has become a major part of Compton's identity, and we hope to continue with that for many years to come.
The satellite shoots would compliment our Berrien Springs shoot by offering opportunities to attend a Compton sponsored event in various locations throughout the country.
Initially, we would like to begin with one event and as we learn what works and what doesn't could expand to include additional locations.
Compton is looking to form a partnership with a local club or organization. The local group would be responsible for handling the logistics of the shoot itself under some agreed upon standard guidelines that uniquely identify it as a Compton sponsored event.
Compton’s role will be to promote the events through advertisements in both our Walk In The Woods magazine as well as the major traditional archery magazines. We also will promote the events on the Compton website, on Trad Gang, and other traditional archery related discussion forums and websites.
As we grow to include multiple events in various locations, the advertisements will promote the common themes that will be present at each event along with a listing of specific dates and locations.
Examples of what might be found at each Compton event may include things such as:
•Non-competitive Traditional Only shoot with 3D targets
•Adult target and bow tryout range
•Youth target range
•On site camping available
•Vendors
•Novelty shoots
•Saturday Afternoon Trade blanket
•Saturday evening pot luck dinner
•Saturday evening campfire
As we gain experience with the concept we may add or subtract from the list as needed. But the general idea would be that when a person attends a Compton Shoot they will find an event geared for the entire family with a common format that promotes the love of traditional archery and bowhunting and the camaraderie so unique to our sport.
It is our goal to have the first Compton satellite shoot take place in 2012. We are in the process of identifying a good location for the inaugural event and have developed an application process that will assist us in evaluating possible sites and locations. The application will gather information on things such as the facility and grounds, vendor facilities, parking, and manpower available.
If you are part of a club or organization that would like to be considered for a Compton shoot please contact Joe Lasch at 920-397-0959 or email
[email protected].
Compton Traditional Bowhunters has experienced wonderful growth during the early years of our organization. The time has come to expand our reach and offer events throughout the country so that all traditional archers will have an opportunity to enjoy a true Compton experience. We hope to see you there!
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