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About the Victoria BowmenClub HistoryThe beginnings go back to the year 1949 when the club started under the name of Maquinna Bowmen, after a famous Indian Chief of Vancouver Island. The name was changed months later to Victoria Bowmen. Over the years the Victoria Bowmen have gained the reputation of being one of the strongest and most progressive clubs in Canada, hosting events such as: The Pacific Northwest Archery Championships, BC Indoor and Outdoor Championships and several times the Canadian Archery Championships. Many members have been on the Olympic and International level teams, as athletes, team officials and judges. See Club history for more
The club distinguished itself in 1997 by successfully hosting the XXXIXth World Archery Championships on the grounds of the University of Victoria. Nearly 400 archers from over 40 countries from around the world participated making it the second largest World Archery competition ever. This was only the third time the tournament had been held in North America and the first time in Canada. Results Outdoor Range: There is a Clubhouse (Click here to see it being built in 1976), 12 target field course, a bow hunter course and two target ranges FITA and 900. The club also owns many simulated animal targets for 3D shoots. Outdoor shooting times: Saturday Mornings 9-12, Juniors (JOP), Saturday afternoons, adult's. Wednesday evenings from 7PM everyone is welcome. Indoors times are from 9AM to 1PM on Saturdays and 7 to 9PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, (Check the schedule before coming out). Outdoors, the JOP meet from 10AM to 1PM and adults meet Tuesday evenings around 7PM. 3D archers meet early evening on Wednesdays The Range and Clubhouse are located on the DND property on Wilfert Road off Hwy 1A in Colwood (Take the Colwood exit off highway 1 and follow 1A to the Casino then turn left onto Wilfert. Tim Horton's is on the corner. Click here for map to the indoor & outdoor facilities The Social Side: The outdoor range lends itself to picnicking & outdoor barbecues, quite popular during tournaments and special days. The club is famous for its annual Christmas party. The Victoria Bowmen are well known for their friendliness and camaraderie. Archery tournaments are much more than just competition, they provide excellent opportunities to meet other people with the same interests as yours. Insurance: Members of the Victoria Bowmen are insured for 5 million dollars against injury resulting from an archery accident through the Federation of Canadian Archers Inc. This insurance is included in the membership fee. You should be cautioned that using the facilities of the club without membership means you are not insured and therefore personally liable for any damage or injury you may incur. Interested - Have a look: We're more than interested in having you take a look at our sport
and perhaps giving it a try. If you would like more information
you can contact the Victoria Bowmen trough the names appearing elsewhere
on this site. Or feel free to come out on any shooting night and
approach any member, they will be glad to meet you! Membership Information and Club Officers: Adult/Youth- $136.00/Year (Fees are pro rated for mid season entry Pro rating available only to new members) Memberships are also available from Island Outfitters 3319 Douglas
St. 475-4969. Included: |
1997 World Archery Championships at Victoria Bowmen