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Published on 02/03/21

Georgia 4-H hosts statewide Winter Virtual Archery Contest

By Austin Clark

More than 300 youth from 25 counties participated in the 2021 Georgia 4-H Virtual Archery Contest this year. Georgia 4-H continues to adapt its programs to create a safe environment for 4-H’ers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each January, around 800 youth archers test their skills against other 4-H’ers indoors at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. A substitute modified outdoor contest was planned for Jan. 16, 2021, at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia, but changing COVID-19 guidelines prevented this alternative.

To set the stage for this year’s statewide virtual contest, Georgia counties held local club matches in adherence to COVID-19 guidelines between Thursday, Jan. 14, to Sunday, Jan. 31. Archery coaches verified scores, and county University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff submitted scores through a new online scoring program. A virtual awards ceremony for the competition was held on Feb. 2.

“I am really pleased we found a way for youth to participate in a state contest especially when so many things they do are being canceled,” says Craven Hudson, a state 4-H specialist.

The Winter Virtual Archery Contest is part of 4-H Project SAFE. Youth who participate in 4-H Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) develop a sense of belonging, learn teamwork in a safe environment and increase concentration skills. Safety and the responsible use of equipment is a primary goal.

The senior winners of the 2021 Winter Virtual Archery Contest are:

  • Senior Female Compound: Brianna Moore, Morgan County
  • Senior Female Recurve: Carolina Phillips, Jackson County
  • Senior Male Compound: Adam Caldwell, Terrell County
  • Senior Male Recurve: Tim Smith, Morgan County

A full list of Cloverleaf Novice and Junior 4-H winners within the compound and recurve categories can be found at georgia4h.org/safe.

Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships and community awareness. As the largest youth leadership organization in the state, 4-H reaches more than 190,000 people annually through the UGA Extension offices and 4-H facilities. For more information, visit georgia4h.org.

Austin Clark is a Georgia 4-H public relations associate.

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