October 19, 2013 –
Free Youth Sportsfest Event is planned for Saturday, 10/19 from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. The rain date is Saturday, November 2. It is open to all girls and boys, ages 8 to 18. Food and drink are free. All shooting equipment is provided. Prizes and trophies will be awarded. NOAAWIVA Sportsmen, Inc. is hosting the event at their range located on Chincoteague Road (Rt. 175E). The Brownells/NRA Day Program supports the shooting education event. Youth will learn firearm safety from certified instructors, and can participate in a variety of free shooting activities. The activities include shotgun (clay-birds) shooting, .22-rifle and air -gun target shooting and junior service rifle competition. Call George Foster (757-442-7287 or Ray Wimbrow (757-336-1966) for further information.