BY DENNIS LINAM
DEC 20, 2014
Dennis Linam (2014) Picture of Archer during qualifying Round.
The Chickasha high school activity center was packed with flights of students Saturday at 9:30 in the morning. Over 90 child archers tested their skills to gain a position for a slot on one of three Chickasha state and national recognized archery teams.
The three teams consist of 16 elementary, 16 middle school, and 16 high school positions, with up to four alternates per team.
James Sutteer (2014) By Dennis Linam. taken during the Event.
Father, James Sutteer described the benefits of Coach Pete Bush’s public school archery teams…(Audio)
The school sports program runs from October through May using the physical education (PE) classes to familiarize over 60 local students a year to archery.
A benefit of the program is athletic abilities, social issues, and styles of life are checked in at the door, providing each student a level playing field no matter if they are in the fourth grade or a senior in high school. The archers are required to build discipline and compete as a unified team; much the same as other high school sports.
“This requirement forges bonds and friendships between students that would not happen in a normal school environment.”Coach Bush explained.
Traye Alexander (2014) By Dennis Linam. Taken at the Event.
Traye Alexander has two daughters and one niece participating in the Chickasha archery program. Britney, Breanna and Manah. Click here for interview.
Scoring is based upon a 300 point system, and has three rounds of target engagement, which are called flights. The flights start with a practice round, and three scoring rounds at 10 meters and 15 meters.
The team has had shooters score in the 292 to 297 range, and has had placing shooters in state and national competitions.
For each child just to be equipped, the cost is approximately $600 per individual, not counting the cost of going to events.
Pete Bush (2014) By Dennis Linam. Taken at the Event.
Coach Bush provided, Chickasha archers are not required purchase to anything!
“The team provides all equipment.”
The Archery champions supports their sport by conducting booster drives throughout the year.
Here are some Pictures the news crew took while at the shoot out.
For more information contact Coach Pete Bush, at Chickasha High school or call 574-6498
Upcoming events, Fundraisers and The list of the qualifiers can be heard by listening To George Plummer at 7, 8 and 12AM on FM Classic Hits 105.5 and The Ranch 106.1.
Up Date Dec. 22, 2014
Coach Pete Bush (2014) Finalized Flights
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