Leagues
Summer
Are you looking for a reason to get outside this summer and/or help wind down the weekend? Well then grab up your bow and a buddy to shoot Muskegon Bowmen's new outdoor 3D league!
Summer 3D archery league consisting of 26 targets. All
Archers welcome, 2 person team format. 104 spots available (52 teams).
Begins Sunday, June 2nd (12 weeks)
5:30 pm shotgun start, please be ready to head to your target by 5:15
Cost:
- Member $8/week or $80 up front
- Non-Member $10/week or $100 up front
- Youth 13-17 = $5/week or $45 up front
- Children 12/under = FREE
To sign up for this league please text/call
Cody @ (616)-215-9391, or
Gary @ (616)-414-2514
Starts Monday June 3, 2024. League runs 12 weeks to mid-September.
Shooting starts at 6:30pm, shooting times will be earlier later in the summer
$5.00 per night or $45.00 for league fee. Youth shoot for half price. Any member can shoot.
Shooting fees are $5 per week, or $45 for entire league. Youth shoot for half price. Any member can shoot.
What you will need:
- Bow in good working order
- Arrows, minimum of three (six recommended)
- Broadheads fixed blade (you may use the fixed practice blades for your mechanical broadheads)
- Quiver for your arrows and broadheads
- A small brush (old toothbrush) and a towel used to clean arrow and broadheads
- Masking tape to cover broadhead cuts in target
- Markers for applying to broadhead to differentiate hits on target; three colors recommended and a pencil for keeping score
- Recommended items list: insect repellent, small assortment of tools (Allen wrenches, pliers, screwdriver, broadhead wrench and supplies for minor in field repairs)
- Fanny pack or pouch on quiver to carry your stuff in.
What we shoot:
- 28 deer and bear corrugated cardboard silhouette targets
- Targets suspended on wires with a sand mound or ground used as a backstop
- Shoot from ground, elevated platforms, hills, and across water
- Shooting distances are less than 35 yards
- Shooting positions are varied and distances must be judged by shooter
- Handicapped scoring
You do not have to have a team in advance, there are openings. Food and refreshments are available after shooting. Any member can shoot, we will find you a spot.
Muskegon Bowmen now has a S3DA Club. The club will begin practice for the summer S3DA events on April 13, 2024 at the Outdoor Range behind the club building.
What is required?
- You must have your own equipment.
- You must have a current club membership.
- The S3DA tournaments do require travel. Most of the events are in the state of Michigan. There are 2 events scheduled outside of the state.
To sign up, contact Joan Schultes: 616-890-0841
Dress Code:
- Shorts / Skirts must be mid-thigh length while standing normally
- Cut-off jeans are prohibited
- Upper garment cover the front and back of body and midriff when at full draw
- Collared team issue competition clothing or event t-shirt, or solid color t-shirt or plain collared shirt are allowed
- Tank tops are not allowed
- Shoes fully cover the entire foot. (No bare feet, open toed sandals, flip-flops or single strap around the back allowed)
- No vulgar or offensive image or language
Open Class: Any type of bow, with or with out magnification, any type of stabilizer / back bar, any type of release
Pin: Fix pin, No pin qty limit, Magnification may be used in YA 40 yard (3D only) Any release, Front stabilizer no longer than 12"
Maximum arrow shaft is 9.3 mm or .366"
Eagle Age 9-11 Speed: Pins 230 fps 20 yard. 45# draw weight. Open: 230 fps / 25 yards 45# draw weight. Outdoor target 25
Youth Age 12-14 Speed: Pins and Open 260/30 yards. Outdoor target 3U meters ou cm
Young Adult: Age 15-18 Speed (F) 260 / 40 yards 60# draw weight. Outdoor bu meters dU cm
Team: Minimum of 5 shooters per team
4/13/2024 - Practice - Outdoor 3D - Muskegon Bowmen
4/18/2024 - Practice - Outdoor 3D - Muskegon Bowmen
4/20/2024 - Jackson County Outdoor Club Outdoor 3D, Jackson MI
4/25/2024 - Practice - Outdoor 3D - Muskegon Bowmen
4/27/2024 - Central Michigan Sportsman's Club Outdoor 3D, Stanton MI
5/2/2024 - Practice - Outdoor Target - Muskegon Bowmen
5/5/2024 - Fun Shoot - Outdoor Target - MSU Demmer Center, Lansing MI
5/9/2024 - Practice - Outdoor 3D - Muskegon Bowmen
5/11-12/2024 - West Michigan Archery Center STATE 3D (Joint with ASA), Rockford MI
5/16/2024 - Practice - Outdoor Target - Muskegon Bowmen
5/18/2024 - West Michigan Archery Center STATE Outdoor Target, Rockford MI
5/23/2024 - Practice - Outdoor 3D - Muskegon Bowmen
5/25/2024 - MidMichee Bowman Outdoor 3D, Midland MI
5/30/2024 - Practice - Outdoor 3D - Muskegon Bowmen
6/6/2024 - Practice - Outdoor 3D - Muskegon Bowmen
6/8/2024 - Central Michigan Sportsman's Club Outdoor 3D State, Stanton MI
6/14-16/2024 - S3DA ® Outdoor 3D Nationals, Rend Lake IL
7/12-14/2024 - S3DA @ Outdoor Target Nationals, Williamsburg KY
Winter
Adult leagues start the week of January 2nd, most leagues run 12 weeks. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the shooting start time of league. Shooting fees are $5 per week or $45 if paid in advance.
Advanced Youth League starts in December, Youth League starts mid-January. See below for times and costs.
Shooting starts at 6:30 pm
Longbows or Recurve bows, with no sights or stabilizers allowed. We shoot regular animal round from 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, & 30 yards. After the break, we bring in 8 3D targets and shoot 1 arrow at each target from 15, 20, & 25 yards; minimum of 52 arrows.
Shooting starts at 6:30 pm.
We shoot 4 arrows per target. Target distances are 30, 25 and 20 yards at the large flint target and 15, 10 and 7 yards shoot the small flint target, then a walk up with one arrow at 35, 30, 25, and 20 yards at the large flint target. These seven ends are a flint round; we shoot two rounds, take a 12-minute break, and shoot the final round for a total of 84 arrows for the match. Shooting usually ends around 8:30pm.
Shooting starts at 6:30pm
We shoot target distances 7, 10 and 15 yards at the Rabbit & Duck and the 20, 25 and 30 yards we shoot the Boar, Coyote, Bobcat and Turkey. The shoot is open to Long bows, Recurve bows and Compound bow shooters. We shoot a total of 28 arrows, however if you miss target on your first arrow you get a second arrow at half the score.
Club opens 5:15-5:30pm, 15-minute halftime break around 7:10pm, and the shoot is done around 8:30pm.
Shooting starts at 6:30pm
January we shoot the FITA 5-spot Target, February NFAA Target, and March MAA Target. 4 weeks of each target from the 20-yard line. FITA, NFAA & MAA we shoot 5 arrows then score, for a total of 60 arrows a night. Shooting usually ends at around 9:30pm.
Shooting starts at 10am
Schedule: Saturdays, December 7, 2024 - April 26, 2025
League Fee: $140
Advanced Youth Archery will follow the standards set forth in the USA Archery Safe Sport program. Goals include:
- Promoting character building in student archers
- Promoting ethical conservation practices
- Instructing student archers to improve their archery skills
- Goal Tracking and Recognition
- Certified Coaching Instructor
- Competitions begin in January 2025
LMAA / S3DA / ASA
Shooting 1pm to 3:00pm
We ask the parents or guardian to stay and help encourage the kids shooting. Muskegon Bowmen has bows and arrows for kids to use if they do not have their own. We have several people willing to help your child with shooting if asked. Youth league is for youth 17 years and under.
For more info, contact Shannon Kolka
Beginner Lesson — $30 per hour
Advanced Lesson — $50 per hour