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Archery
We host one of the largest Indoor Archery Ranges in the North East and welcome archers of all ages (m/f) to enjoy our facilities. National Field Archery Association (NFAA) certified, the indoor archery range accommodates lines up to 40 yards. We are members of the NFAA and the Mass Field Archery Association and host sanctioned MFAA/NFAA Indoor Tournaments per year.
The Indoor Archery Range is open to members and escorted guests on a 24/7 basis. On Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9 pm, the range is open to the general public for a nominal fee.
For those archers who enjoy the sport of 3D archery, we have an excellent 30 station range that winds its way through 60 wooded acres on the Club property. We are proud members of the Tri-County 3D League and host 3 scheduled 3D Tournaments each year.
Located within the Indoor Range is our new Archery Range Workshop. This is a full service facility, equipped with state of the state tools for those members who wish to do complete bow and arrow tune ups including arrow, string and cable making/repairs.
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Archery Facilities and Activities
Indoor Archery Facilities
MBSC has two archery ranges: an indoor range and a 30 station 3D outdoor course. Our 40 ft by 120 ft archery building houses the indoor archery range (see picture below). Completed in 2007, the new indoor archery range boasts 17 individual target butts capable of accommodating up to 34 shooters. We also offer multiple mobile 3D targets. Our indoor range meets or exceeds NFAA standards. Our indoor target butts may be shot from distances ranging 20 to 30 + yards. The indoor range is open to all members and their accompanied guests 7 days per week for practice. Field tips/target points only. No alcohol or its consumption is permitted on or within our ranges. Safety and the enjoyment of our member archers and their guests is our paramount concern. Thursday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm the indoor range is open to members and the general public. A nominal $1 fee is charged for member use and $2 for non members. Youths under the age of 16 shoot for free. The archery range rules are posted inside the indoor archery range.
Outdoor Archery Facilities
Our outdoor 3D archery range hosts 30 individual stations and follows a winding and attractive course within the Club’s 60 acre property. The 3D course is staffed with a wide range of North American, African and exotic 3D targets just prior to league shoots. However, at Station #1 (adjacent to the archery building), there are a half dozen or more 3D targets which are available for target practice 7 days per week at no charge. There are no outdoor lights, so shooting is limited to daylight hours.
Many members enjoy walking their pets along our 3D course as it is an enjoyable and well marked trail in the woods. It is common to see deer and wild turkey while on the 3D trail. Take a hike even if you don’t shoot!
Archery League and Events
We host three Tri-County League 3D Tournaments and 3 MFAA Sanctioned Indoor Archery Tournament each year. The 3D shoots are held on both Saturday and Sundays starting around 6:30 am. IBO rules apply. 3D events are held rain, sleet or shine on our outdoor 30 station 3D range. The MFAA Indoor Tournaments are held on Sundays only as noted below.
For scheduled league shoots (Sunday only), the MBSC kitchen (adjacent to the archery building and inside the main clubhouse) is open and serves a wonderful all you can eat country breakfast. For our Saturday 3D shoots we will host a light breakfast.
2010 3D Tournament Schedule
February 20 & 21
April 24 & 25
September 18 & 19
2010 MFAA Indoor Archery Tournament Schedule :
February 21
April 25
September 19
For further information regarding our archery tournaments please contact Dave Coles, Archery Range Officer at 508-295-0988 or email mbscarchery@yahoo.com
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)
MBSC JOAD REGISTRATION FORM (pdf)
Our Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) Club operates under the auspices of USA Archery, a division of the US Olympic Committee. JOAD is open to any youth archer (m/f) aged 8 to 18. Our USA Archery certified instructors hold JOAD practice Tuesday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm. We welcome new JOAD Club members.
JOAD members are taught archery range safety and proper form for target archery. The cost is $50 for 8, 1 hr group lessons and includes all archery equipment.
To enroll your son or daughter or grandchild our JOAD Club, drop by the range any Tuesday evening and speak with one of our certified instructors or contact Allen H. Newell, Lead JOAD Coach at (anewell608 'at' comcast.net) or at 508-888-8823. {note: matt)
Archery Equipment Workshop
Our Archery Equipment Workshop is available to Club Members for complete bow and arrow tune ups and/or repairs. This includes arrow, string and cable making. The workshop has state of the art archery bow equipment and tools including Last Chance Archery's E-Z Bow Press, BCY's String and Cable Jig, and Apple's Arrow Saw with Dust Collector. In addition the workshop has many other bow tuning equipment and tools required for proper bow tuning and arrow making.
Links
Links and Reso
USA Archery: http://www.usarchery.org/usarchery/html/index.html
International Bowhunting Organization: http://www.ibo.net
National Field Archery Association: http://www.nfaa-archery.org
Archery Shooters Association: http://www.asaarchery.com
Easton Archery: http://www.eastonarchery.com
Reedy's Archery: http://reedysarchery.com/index.php
PSE : http://www.pse-archery.com
Rinehart Targets: http://www.rinehart3d.com
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