Exciting News for East County Archers: New Range Opens in Lakeside!

Exciting News for East County Archers: New Range Opens in Lakeside!

By Jim Walker, San Diego Archers

Folks, we’ve got some absolutely fantastic news for everyone who loves hitting the target in East County!

The wait is finally over – the first dedicated outdoor archery range in East County is officially open! Located in Lakeside at Kumeyaay Valley Park (10964 Ashwood Street), this is a game-changer for our community.

For years, many of us in San Diego Archers, and archers across the eastern part of the county, have wished for a convenient, local spot to practice. Having to drive further west for range time was just part of the deal. But now, that’s changed!

This new facility is great. It features 10 shooting lanes designed to accommodate different skill levels, which is perfect whether you’re a beginner just getting started or a seasoned pro honing your skills. They’ve also made sure it’s accessible with good footpaths, plus there’s convenient parking and restroom facilities right there.

It’s wonderful to see this kind of investment in our sport. Supervisor Joel Anderson, whose district this is in, is really excited about it too, noting how it enhances the region and provides this great new outdoor space for everyone. We couldn’t agree more – making archery more accessible by cutting down on travel time is a huge win!

So, spread the word! The range is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to sunset. Grab your bow and arrows and head over to Lakeside. We look forward to seeing you out on the range!

This is a huge step forward for archery in East County, and we at San Diego Archers are thrilled to see it happen.

Happy Shooting!

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Animal Round, Yellow Stakes – May 18, 2025

Animal Round will be hosted by the San Diego Archers on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Rube Powell Balboa Park Archery Range (☀️ AccuWeather)

•Tournament preregistration and pay online today

On the day of the shoot, visit the visitor’s table
between 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Sign the paper waiver form for each participant and pick up a blank scorecard before entering the practice area.

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Range briefing will begin after 8:30 a.m., and shooting will commence after 9 a.m.

Volunteers are needed at 6:15 a.m. to help set up and take down targets!

If you’re unable to help set up targets, please help us in taking down and storing the targets at the end of the shoot. Remember: volunteers shoot for FREE!
Contact us by filling out our volunteer form if you’d like to help.

The Animal Round includes:
Animal Target
28 2D Paper Field Targets
1-3 Arrows per Target
The best score per target is 21
Maximum Score: 588

Animal Rounds use 2D paper targets with ‘uneven’ distances between 5 and 60 yards, reminiscent of the Hunter Round. The rules and scoring are significantly different.

The archer begins at the first YELLOW shooting stake of the target and shoots the first arrow. If it hits, you do not have to shoot again. If it misses, you advance to the second shooting stake and shoot the second arrow, then to the third shooting stake for a third shot if needed.

There are 3 scoring zones: Bonus Kill Zone, Kill Zone, and Hit Zone.
Scoring is based on where you hit and with which arrow.

Marked arrow
The first arrow shot is scored 21, 20 or 18. The second arrow is scored 17, 16, or 14, and the third arrow is scored 13, 12, or 10. A scoring chart is included on your scorecard.

Pro tip!
Mark your arrows with a number. This way, when you go to score your arrows, you’ll know which hit first, second, or third.

For Younger Shooters

For Youths (12-14 years old), the longest distance is 40 yards. For Cubs (11 years old & under), the longest distance is 25 yards.

F-H-A NFAA Scoring
View NFAA Scoring Rules



Registration and Concessions:

  • Free online registration
  • Free for children 14 and below
  • $10 for SDA members and active-duty Military ($14 with mulligans and doe tags)
  • $15 for Non-members ($19 with mulligans and doe tags)
  • +$5 for in-person visitors’ table registration (proposed)

Concessions:

  • Water bottles: Pickup free at the visitors’ table
  • Sodas and snacks: $1 each. Drop payment in Pay Pole or visitors’ table

• Preregister and pay online today

• Print and bring along a signed waiver

Paper shoots may be canceled due to heavy rain (Animal, Hunter, Field Rounds). While 3D Shoots will NOT be canceled due to bad weather!

After tallying your paper scorecard, submit your score online at https://sandiegoarchers.com/scoring

Please submit your score online. If you choose not to submit your score online, your participation in the tournament may not be recorded. Your uploaded or paper scorecard is still required for verification purposes.

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3D Round Results – May 4, 2025

Final Tournament Scores are In!

View the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Shooters Scores Below:

☞ View Complete Scores

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pins are available for online-registered shooters only.

Notes:

6 Attended and did not register online for attendance or end of year awards.
20 Registered online and eligible for end of year awards.
21 Scores were posted. Corrections below: None.
31 Signed Waivers.

  • Tournament notes: Slight damp weather, 65 degrees F. Setup finished by 7:30 a.m. Nice! Volunteers included Travis, Russ, Jim Walker, Ken Cloths, Nate, and a special appearance by Lou Tevis from Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club.
  • Misentered scores awaiting correction: None.
  • Scoring ties: None.
  • Late Score Postings (not previously included in the day-of tournament scores): None

* Scores must be submitted by 3 pm on the day of shoot to qualify for awards.

Tournament Scorecard Details:

☞ View Full Scorecard

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