H-P Rec offers Target Archery program

A Target Archery program for youth and adults is now being organized by Hilton-Parma Recreation. It will mirror the same shooting event that was held at the Senior Olympic Games in 2003 and the Summer Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. Participants will shoot several arrows at a stationary target at each of the following distances: 40, 50 and 60 yards. The goal is to increase hand/eye coordination while gaining exercise and encouraging fitness as a life-long activity.

Former professional archer Bert Marlatt is the instructor. He will be assisted by several other experienced adult archers.

This six-week program will be held at the VFW Post Lodge at 550 Peck Road on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. beginning on September 24. The cost is $25 per participant for six classes and includes a program tee-shirt and a special arrow-making class.

Registration can be completed at the Recreation Office in the Hilton Village Community Center, 59 Henry Street. For information call 392-9030.