The Most Dangerous Extracurricular

Members of the National Archery team came to TCS to show students what the sport is about, and to try to get the school to include it in its extra curricular activities.

Colombian National Archery team member Sebastian Velasquez aiming at a target. He used his professional Hoyt Pro bow during competition and demonstrations.

 

Vasquez shows holding technique to 5th and 2nd graders. He came to TCS Friday at 10 am and left before school ended.

5th grader aims at second target using a small 2 pulley bow for beginers. The target demonstration and practice took place in the elementary soccer field, right next to the art building.

 

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Vasquez instruting 5th graders on the correct way to hold the bow depending on your strong arm.

2nd grader aiming a round arrow and standing at aproximately 10 meters from the target.

 

2nd grade student stands at a distance of aproximately 8 meters aiming at an archery clasical round target.

5th grade student aiming the long bow at zombie target. His instructor, Ramiro Jaramillo came with Vasquez to get the school to implement this sport in.

Vasquez showing  5th graders propper standing position while holding his own bow. The Hoyt pro is equipped with a horizontal counterweight just below the grip.