Stokes Archery Blog

Morrell Square Shooter

When we first saw the Morrell square shooter target, we knew we would host an event that involved the dartboard side of that target.  We settled on the game of cricket.  A single elimination bracket could be set up and names would be drawn out of a hat for seeding in the bracket.  Shooters would go head to head, shoot one at a time, and scoring would be exactly like the dart game of cricket, winner advances.  Entry fee was $20.  $10 went to the house and $10 went to the cash prizes.  50% went to the winner, 30% went to second, and 20% went to third.

This was the first time for us to host this type of event so there would be a learning curve for us on how to run the event most efficient and enjoyable for the shooters.  All in all, the event was a great success.  Twelve shooters signed up which was the perfect amount for the first time around.  A spotting scope was used to clarify arrow placement and we plan to encourage binoculars in future events.

In the end Chris Oller, who thought he was in over his head, came out on top with some very impressive shooting.  He was took more time on

Chris Oller collecting his winnings!

every shot and took the event fairly seriously.  It paid off and he walked away with $60. Melvin Forseth got second place and Paul Stokes got third.

There were two Robin Hoods throughout the night; one by champion Chris Oller and the other was a first time Robin Hood by Joe Lapacek.

What we learned:
We need more targets so more match ups can shoot at the same time.  We are going to produce a new dartboard target that is slightly bigger and has very distinct clean lines with contrasting colors.  We will come up with a time limit to shoot your three arrows so the event is as efficient with time as possible (the Chris Oller rule).

Joe Lapacek with his Robin Hood!

Special lessons learned from Steve and Lucas:  Don’t come if you can’t see and don’t come if you can’t commit to the whole night.  You

Killing Crickets!

need to be able to see in order to shoot a bow and the event takes a few hours to complete.  So plan on making it a full night, relax, and enjoy the evening.

Next “Kill-a-Cricket” event is Friday, March 6th beginning at 6pm and free beer and pizza will be provided while supplies last.

Thanks to all who participated and I hope you come back and bring friends.  We plan to host this event once a month from January thru May.

For more information go to:  http://www.stokesarchery.com/news.html#kill