For those that needed a break from the sun or wanted to learn a new skill, the second annual Beef Days Fun Shoot archery tournament at the Solon Middle School was the place to be Saturday afternoon. Led by Solon archery coach Steve Madura, attendees were able to learn how to shoot arrows safely and how to keep track of score in a tournament-style setting.
Madura said, “Beef Days gets our name in the community. It helps our team grow and helps the community understand that we are very active in the community.”
There were multiple sections throughout the day that lasted about an hour. In these sections, Madura would lead the participants through how to safely operate and shoot a bow and arrow. After doing a practice round of shooting, it was time for the participants to shoot for a score. The winners of the day got rewarded with a trophy.
The tournament also allowed for members of the Solon archery team to practice in the off-season for their sport. Madura said they do not shoot much in the summer, so the opportunity to do so is a nice bonus to running the event at Beef Days.
Madura said, “It’s a lot of fun, we have a great time doing it.”