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My 13 and 10 year old sons are shooting a kids archery league. The league is broken up into AA, A, B, and C classes. My 13 year old is in the AA class and brings home a 2nd or 3rd place ribbon every week. 1st place is usually taken with a perfect score. My 10 year old son is in class A. He has been bringing home a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbon every week.

This archery league has kids of all ages. There are some pretty small kids shooting, but everyone really seems to be having fun.

Saturday as my youngest son walked back from getting another 1st place ribbon a small boy half his size looked down and and made the comment that he hadn't gotten a ribbon yet. My son without hesitation handed the small boy his ribbon and said here ya go this is for you getting better every week.

That there is one of those dad moments that just completely wash over all those other moments.

The only bad part is now since my youngest scores have also improved so much he is now in the AA class shooting against 12-14 year olds. All I can say is his big brother better be careful.

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thats awesome larry! i wished they would have archery here in our school system. i have tried and tried to get them too but they will have no part of it. my son wants to join a youth shooting event like that but there isn't any around locally that i can find.

Tell your son that was a very mature thing to do for that youngster!

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A LOT OF ADULTS COULD TAKE A LESSON FROM THAT YOUNG MAN
YOU HAVE RIGHT TO BRAG ON HIM

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Sounds like you and mom have done a great job!!

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that's AWESOME Larry!!!!!!!

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I agree with David what a compliment he paid you and mom.
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Thanks everyone. All 3 boys are works in progress. It is, however, real nice to witness the results from time to time.

Heck, I can't complain about their shooting skills either.

Barry,

This is a league offered through a local ProShop. Our local Elementary Schools do however have an archery program for 3rd and 4th grades.

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Larry , Takes blood sweat and tears to get those moments , Congrats......

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good parents make great kids. you should be proud of him

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You raised em' right Larry!

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I shot in Jr. Olympics archery when I was your boys' age. Not sure if that's the same program but it was a great program to be involved in. I like the way you're introducing them to all the outdoor activities. Here's an "attaboy" for you and the kids.

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Good Parenting for sure! You SHOULD be PROUD! I (Heather) was able to do archery for a couple years in High School...and LOVED it. Wish I were in physical shape to do it now... It is a COOL thing for the kids(and adults) to compete in!

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Originally posted by corky crowder
A LOT OF ADULTS COULD TAKE A LESSON FROM THAT YOUNG MAN
YOU HAVE RIGHT TO BRAG ON HIM

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congrats to you and mom , for rasing such a fine young fella.

And i hope that young boy remembers the kindness he was shown and passes it on.

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Nice job Larry !
Tell him I'm proud of him !

P.S. - How's your dad?

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good job with the kids larry.i have a few good spots for them to take a
turkey with a bow ,south of jackson mi. if they need a spot to do so
thanks john williams

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