Thank you for visiting the Papago FITA Archers' web site. We invite you to join us at the Papago Archery Range each Saturday for outdoor target archery. Recurve and Compound Archers, adult and youth (8 years old and up) are always welcome to join our club.
Never tried archery before? please go to our Programs and Lessons page for more information.
Introduction To Archery Class - Registration will begin February 6th!
Our next 'Introduction to Archery' class will be held on Saturday February 18th, 2012 . This is a free, one hour class designed to introduce both youth and adults to the sport of Archery. See our Programs and Lessons page.
Beginners Archery Course- Our next BAC will be in March. (3/17, 3/14, 3/31 and April 7th 2012). Registration begins February 27th, 2012 Please see our Programs and Lessons page for more information about the next opportunity!
The Papago FITA Archers Club is made up of families and individuals who enjoy the sport of Archery. Our Saturday practices are open to all members who have an interest in Archery and we welcome you to come check us out.
If you want to learn how to shoot and don't have your own equipment, we can provide everything needed including lessons. Our National Archery Association (NAA) certified instructors are available to get you started in the right direction. The Papago FITA Archers Club have Introductory Archery and Beginners Archery programs for both youth and adults.
The Papago Park Archery Range is maintained by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department and there are no park or range fees. Go to the Papago Range page for more information.
Club membership is not required to shoot at the City Range. However, The City of Phoenix does not provide targets to the public any longer. Papago FITA Archers memberships are available for those who wish to utilize the club equipment and shoot with us. Each membership helps with equipment upkeep. Go to our Membership page for more information.
A reminder that your 2012 memberships are due for renewal next month. 2011 was a great year and we welcomed many new archers to the club, especially into our JOAD program. We look forward to seeing them and all of you in the coming year. Your membership is vital to maintaining the club equipment.
For membership forms (yes, renewals require updated files) CLICK HERE. Membership renewal forms and liability waivers along with payment may be given to Angi or Glenn in January. Please don't forget.
2012 Spring Tournaments!
The 2012 Arizona Senior Olympics Saturday March 3rd - Arizona Senior Olympics- This tournament is hosted by the Papago FITA Archers at Papago Park.
LOCATION: - Papago Park Archery Range in Phoenix, (NW of McDowell Rd. & 64th St.).
EVENTS Olympic Recurve Bare Bow Recurve (no sights) Compound/Release Bare Bow Compound (no sights) Compound/Fingers DATE TIME Saturday, March 3, 2012 Check in at 8:30 am Open practice at 9:00 am Competition begins at 9:30 am Lunch break (30 minutes)...11:30 am SITE Papago Park Archery Range 625 N Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 AMENITIES Restrooms: (Portable) Yes Phone: No Food: No Water: Yes SPORT FEE DEADLINE: February 24, 2012 $20 Onetime Application Fee $ 8 for each event entered ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Archers provide their own bows and at least six matching arrows. 2. Competition is in five-year age groups: 50-54, 55-59 etc. 3. A sole competitor in an event will compete in the next younger age group, however awards are by age. 4. Archers may only register for one archery event. FORMAT The “900”American round will be used for all competition. 90 arrows will be shot as follows: 30 arrows from 60 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows) 30 arrows from 50 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows) 30 arrows from 40 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows)
Click HERE for more information! Click HERE to register
2012 Arizona's GRAND CANYON STATE GAMES!
LOCATION: Saturday & Sunday, March 10-11, 2012 - Papago Park Archery Range in Phoenix, (NW of McDowell Rd. & 64th St.).
EVENT: 900 Round - 30 arrows at 3 different distances for a total of 90 arrows.
DATES & SCHEDULES: Saturday, March 10, 2012: Adults & Sunday March 11: Juniors JOAD and College. All times are approximate.
8:00 AM: Check-in and Practice
9:00 AM: Long and Middle distances shot - 5 ends of 6 arrows at each distance
Noon: Lunch Break
1:00 PM: Short distance shot - 5 ends of 6 arrows
2:30 PM: Awards Ceremony
ENTRY FEES: Adult $40, Youth 16 yrs. & under $30. There are no park or range fees.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry deadline (must be postmarked on or before) Feb 25, 2012. After that date add $15 late fee. On-site registration will be taken ONLY if space is available. Early registration is highly recommended. RULES: Standard National Archery Association /
FITA tournament / range / rules & scoring will be in effect. Target
size: 122cm, 5 color 10 ring.
DISTANCES BY DIVISIONS:
Yeoman & Bowman, up to 12yrs. old 20 / 15 / 10 meters
Cub & Cadet, 13 -17 yrs. old 40 / 30 / 20 meters
Junior (20 yrs.+), Senior (21-49 yrs), Master (50-59 yrs), Master (60-69 yrs)
and (70+) 60 / 50 / 40 meters
For more Target Archery information please contact Angi Sullivan at (480) 772-0962 or by email at just1archer@gmail.com http://www.gcsg.org/events/wintergames/archery_target.php
Thank you for visiting the Papago FITA Archers' web site. We invite you to join us at the Papago Archery Range each Saturday for outdoor target archery. Recurve and Compound Archers, adult and youth (8 years old and up) are always welcome to join our club.
If you want to learn how to shoot and don't have your own equipment, we can provide everything needed including lessons. Our National Archery Association (NAA) certified instructors are available to get you started in the right direction. The Papago FITA Archers Club have Introductory Archery and Beginners Archery programs for both youth and adults. 
