MEEKER | Several local youth archers recently traveled to the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex to compete in the Colorado State S3DA Outdoor Target and 3D Archery Tournaments. About 70 participants from across the state competed for the title of state champion.
The target tournament was held on the first day and featured a 36-arrow elimination round. The top four shooters then advanced to a final round, where they each shot 18 more arrows to determine podium placement.
On the second day, competitors tackled two different 3D courses, each consisting of 15 targets. The top four archers then shot five additional 3D targets for a chance at the podium. Archers had to strategically place arrows on targets up to 55 yards away, with most using equipment that classifies them as bowhunters.
At this tournament, Young Adult division podium finishers received information from colleges about scholarship opportunities.
The community is home to several outstanding youth archers, including current indoor state, national and even world champions who have set records in various organizations. Aside from a few local events, most of these archers are now preparing for the S3DA Outdoor Nationals in Helena, Montana, in July.
Local State Outdoor
Target Finishers
Young Adult
Dawn Arnold – 2nd Place
John Bair – Top 10
Taylor Kirkpatrick – Top 10
Jill Ward – Top 10
Youth
Auri Murray – State Champion
Eagle
Sawyer Hummel – State Champion
Hudson Hummel – 2nd Place
Heath Bennett – 3rd Place
Dustin Ward – 4th Place
Jr. Eagle
Lee Kirkpatrick – State Champion
Local State 3D Finishers
Young Adult
Dawn Arnold – 3rd Place
Taylor Kirkpatrick – 4th Place
John Bair – Top 10
Jill Ward – Top 10
Youth
Auri Murray – State Champion
Jemma Bair – 2nd Place
Eagle
Hudson Hummel – State Champion
Sawyer Hummel – 2nd Place
Dustin Ward – 3rd Place
Jr. Eagle
Lee Kirkpatrick – State Champion
