Heartland Archery Challenge

About

The "Heartland Archery Challenge" event aims to unite archers across various skill levels for a two-day engagement.

Participants will navigate through three engaging and challenging courses. Our objective is to not only promote the expansion of archery as a sport but also to provide a competitive platform for experienced archers. Our weekend itinerary is designed to offer a diverse range of activities for all attendees.

Additionally, complimentary admission will be extended to all youth archers, fostering inclusivity, while also encouraging newcomers to experience archery firsthand by test shooting some of the bows we will have on hand.

 

Details, Location & Lodging

Details:

> August 10th & 11th

> Pre-registration $40

> Registration at event $50

> Youth 15 & under FREE

Location & Lodging:

> Glen Elder State Park | Wakonda Lake

> 2131 180th RD, Glen Elder KS

> State Park Pass Needed for Vehicles ($5 EA Day)

> Limited RV & primitive camping spots at the lake

> Within 15 mins of Glen Elder, Cawker City, Downs, Osborne, & Beloit.

Courses & Novelty Shoots

3 courses
> 1 family course: max 40-yards easy hike close to practice range.
> 1 intermediate course: 60-yard max approximate 2-mile hike
> 1 advanced course: 100-yard max distance up 3 miles of hiking.

> 5+ Novelty shots: Archers can buy tickets to shoot the novelty shots to win prizes at the end of the event.

Amenities:

> Youth specific novelty shots & prize drawings
> Youth bows for new archery to test shoot
> Live music Saturday Evening: Jared “Pete” Gile
> Food trucks for both days
> Water stations midway point on the 2 longer courses.

Schedule

*Saturday August 10th

> 7AM registration, practice range, all courses open, & novelty shots open.
> 3PM no new shooters allowed on the 2 long courses.
> 6PM all courses are closed everyone off the courses.
> 7PM live music starts


*Sunday August 11th


> 7AM registration, practice range, all courses open, & novelty shots open.
> 1PM no new shooters allowed on the 2 long courses.
> 3PM novelty shots last call
> 4PM all courses are closed every one off the courses.

FAQ’s

  • We are working to have a few youth bows for use at the practice range but will not have any loaner adult bows.

  • Unfortunately, Crossbow will not be allowed.

  • Although we will have water halfway on the 2 long courses, we highly encourage people bring their own water as well.

  • This is more of a fun style shoot. You do not need to keep score, but we will provide score cards if you want to challenge your friends & family.

  • Shooters can walk up from the cone to their comfortable shooting rage.

  • Yes! the entre fee covers both days. Shoot any course at any time!

  • Nope! Come watch for free!