Archery and Bowling in Edmonton, AB

Soldier On will be hosting an Edmonton archery and bowling day at The Wyld Pro Shop, and St. Albert Bowling Center on the 25th of November from 12:50 - 4:45 p.m. This will include a two-hour instruction on recurve/compound bows and target practice, a half hour of bowling instruction with an hour of bowling.

Equipment will be provided however we encourage you to bring your own if you have any. 

Transport will not be supported for this event and the time between the two venues is 10 minutes. This event is open to anyone with in one hour’s drive from the venues.

The aim and scope of the practice will be to introduce basic archery/bowling techniques, discuss various applications of archery (focus on the disciplines at the Invictus Games and Warrior Games), introduce different equipment and function, and demonstrate that these are adaptable sports open to most any ability or disability, but most of all - to have fun! 

Using archery and bowling as part of their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Regardless of the current skill level, the participants will receive expert instruction on archery/bowling.

The event will include basic instruction on archery techniques with recurve and compound bows as well as a discussion of various applications of archery. Followed up by five-pin bowling instruction/practice and both activities are wheelchair accessible.

Using the new skills and knowledge participants will then get an opportunity for some target practise and lane bowling for the rest of the time with breaks throughout.

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Wyld Archery full-service pro shop and archery lanes and St. Albert Bowling & Rec Centre.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to nine.

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) within one hour’s drive from the location - Edmonton Geographical who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Serving Members
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.

Mental & Physical Requirements
Participants must be able to tolerate three hours of light-paced activities.

Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
 
Participants will need to show proof of Vaccination as the Sport Providers comply with the Restriction Exemption Program. Valid Photo identification that matches the vaccine record and a paper or digital vaccine record that shows name, vaccine and date of administration.