It has come time for the 3-D events to undergo a major overhaul. 3-D archery started in Texas in 1988,and the LSBA was the 1st organization to host regional statewide 3-D tournaments for the archers and bowhunters here in Texas.
With the popularity of other state,& nationwide 3-D organizations and with the high price of gas and travel/lodging fees,the LSBA's 3-D shoots have suffered a steady decline over the last few years.
The LSBA has recognized that its time for a major reformat/overhaul to make the 3-D shoots more affordable and time friendly for the archers here in Texas.In the past ,the regional shoots have required alot of driving and planning which has cost the archers alot of hard earned time & income, and along with conflicting with other popular state and nationwide 3-D shoots,it time for a change.
Starting the 2008 3-D season ,the regional shoots will be broken down to 3 shoots per region with a champions crowned in each region and then, "them" champions will shoot for the overall LSBA Regional Championship at the State championship.This should cut down the amount of driving time,gas,eating & motel fees associated with 3-D shooting for archers that wants to shoot the LSBA regional shoots.
Along with this change in the 3-D regional format,the rules and classes will be also revised/updated and simplified ,which should make the tournaments more exciting.
On Sept.15,2007,i agreed to take on the position as LSBA 3-D director for the duration of the 2008 & 2009, 3-D seasons and follow thru with the changes the LSBA 3-D has been needing.To those who don't know me,i'm bringing 17 years exipernece in 3-D to the LSBA.I personally have witnessed the changes in the sport over the years and understand the need for the change.
With these changes,i'm requesting that all Archery Clubs interested in hosting the new LSBA 3-D shoots to contact me at Bowwiz_2000@yahoo.com with the clubs 2008, shoot schedules and contact info.Again,We are looking for 3 archery clubs per region ,and also looking for a club interested in hosting the LSBA'S 3-D State Chamionship for the 2008 season.
I'm also looking for volunteer 3-D committee members in each region in assisting me in the operations and organization of each 3-D shoot.As alot of people know,it takes alot of manpower/time to host these 3-D events.
I strongly encourge all archery club members to become "Pro-Active" members with thier local archery clubs.Over the years,i've witnessed countless archery clubs fail due to lack of membership participation with the club 3-D events.Lets put a stop to this yall,become "Pro-active" with your local archery club,"Volunteering"-just helping in set-up & takedown of local 3-d shoots a couple times a year from club members insures the future of thier local clubs and the sport of 3-D archery in Texas.
As i take on this task of overhauling the LSBA's 3-D regional shoots,i'm asking for feedback and any suggestions from the archers here in Texas.Feel free to contact me or post here..
I'll be posting updates on these changes starting soon,stay tuned for the new LSBA 3-D Regional Archery Tournaments.
Thanks,
David Lynch aka "Bowwiz"
LSBA 3-D Director
With the popularity of other state,& nationwide 3-D organizations and with the high price of gas and travel/lodging fees,the LSBA's 3-D shoots have suffered a steady decline over the last few years.
The LSBA has recognized that its time for a major reformat/overhaul to make the 3-D shoots more affordable and time friendly for the archers here in Texas.In the past ,the regional shoots have required alot of driving and planning which has cost the archers alot of hard earned time & income, and along with conflicting with other popular state and nationwide 3-D shoots,it time for a change.
Starting the 2008 3-D season ,the regional shoots will be broken down to 3 shoots per region with a champions crowned in each region and then, "them" champions will shoot for the overall LSBA Regional Championship at the State championship.This should cut down the amount of driving time,gas,eating & motel fees associated with 3-D shooting for archers that wants to shoot the LSBA regional shoots.
Along with this change in the 3-D regional format,the rules and classes will be also revised/updated and simplified ,which should make the tournaments more exciting.
On Sept.15,2007,i agreed to take on the position as LSBA 3-D director for the duration of the 2008 & 2009, 3-D seasons and follow thru with the changes the LSBA 3-D has been needing.To those who don't know me,i'm bringing 17 years exipernece in 3-D to the LSBA.I personally have witnessed the changes in the sport over the years and understand the need for the change.
With these changes,i'm requesting that all Archery Clubs interested in hosting the new LSBA 3-D shoots to contact me at Bowwiz_2000@yahoo.com with the clubs 2008, shoot schedules and contact info.Again,We are looking for 3 archery clubs per region ,and also looking for a club interested in hosting the LSBA'S 3-D State Chamionship for the 2008 season.
I'm also looking for volunteer 3-D committee members in each region in assisting me in the operations and organization of each 3-D shoot.As alot of people know,it takes alot of manpower/time to host these 3-D events.
I strongly encourge all archery club members to become "Pro-Active" members with thier local archery clubs.Over the years,i've witnessed countless archery clubs fail due to lack of membership participation with the club 3-D events.Lets put a stop to this yall,become "Pro-active" with your local archery club,"Volunteering"-just helping in set-up & takedown of local 3-d shoots a couple times a year from club members insures the future of thier local clubs and the sport of 3-D archery in Texas.
As i take on this task of overhauling the LSBA's 3-D regional shoots,i'm asking for feedback and any suggestions from the archers here in Texas.Feel free to contact me or post here..
I'll be posting updates on these changes starting soon,stay tuned for the new LSBA 3-D Regional Archery Tournaments.
Thanks,
David Lynch aka "Bowwiz"
LSBA 3-D Director
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