Aspiring Archers Can Learn at Bull Run

Archers from all over the region will fill the special events field at Bull Run Regional Park next week to show off their skills at the annual Summer Shoot.

There are also opportunities for people who haven't ever picked up a bow. Bull Run has an archery program led by a former Olympian, Ruth Rowe. One-hour introductory classes are available this summer, and many are already filling up fast. 

Archery is different from other sports. Here's some more information from the archery program's website: 

With many sports (basketball, soccer, fencing, etc.), in the initial stages, the student learns one or two skills and practices them.  Then other skills are added until all skills are learned. These are the basic units of these sports.

With archery, there is a steep initial learning curve. The basic unit is the complete shot. To shoot an arrow safely and with control, all the skills must be taught at the beginning. You can't practice part of a shot and shoot an arrow!