The NY State Financial Deficit is Affecting Our Sport

Its been a fast month and before we know it the Spring and Summer shooting season will be here. The WNYFAB indoor shoots are into the last month of shooting. This month will have two shoots at Creekwood Archery. One shoot will be hosted by The Batavia Archers and one by Creekwood. These are in the middle of the month and the schedule is on the web in the NYFAB web page. March has a local tournament and the State Tournament being held at Creekwood. The 40th National NAA tournament has been cancelled in Rochester but will still be held in Andover Mass. The Empire Games will have a pay as you play policy with cost per event at around $280 . The Senior games maybe in trouble too, but there is no word yet about them.Our States financial troubles will be hard on everyone. The only saving part for archers in our area will be local clubs to fill the gap for shooting opportunities. We will report any and all shoots that come to our attention. RBH has a light schedule for the month of September and with help from the membership we will have more shoots set up for the Fall season. We need input from the membership on what you want and need to have a season that would interest more people to come and join our club. Some have recommended an expanded menu at the snack bar, and more choices in beverages. These are good ideas and the officers will discuss these and other ways to increase revenue at the club meetings.