“Michigan S3DA is an afterschool program aimed at educating and guiding youth in the areas of 3-D, indoor, and outdoor target archery, conservation, and safe, ethical bow hunting practices. Students may compete in archery tournaments in Michigan as well as across the country with opportunities to earn college scholarships,” said Care Waite, Michigan S3DA Coordinator.
Shoreline S3DA is the youth archery team in the area. Shoreline has grown from just a few members to the current active 11 in less than a year, with 6 of these members being Sparta Students. The team is currently shooting Indoor Target. 3D and Outdoor Target will begin in March/April.
The kids will be competing Regionally this month, which will qualify them to compete for States. State participation will then qualify shooters for Nationals. This year Nationals are being held in Kentucky, and there is already one confirmed Spartan going.
“Imagine the largest smile of a new archer when everything comes together and they hit the x for the first time. Or watching a student that has been struggling finally beats their personal best score. That is my motivation to coaching the Shoreline S3DA Archers. We’re not all serious either, there is lots of fun and laughter. They truly are a great group,” added Shoreline Coach, Andrea Koopman.
Good luck to all of the Shoreline Archers as they head to their competitions!
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