Archers invited to participate in historical archery contest

Archers of Ravenwood members invite any archer with a traditional bow and costume to participate in the historical archery contests at the Tournament of the Phoenix jousting competition.

Separate contests will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23, at the Poway Rodeo Grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road in Poway. Winners from those days will shoot on Oct. 23 for the championship and grand prize.

Competitors must meet the following criteria:

•Provide your own equipment, acceptability to be determined by the range master.

•Demonstrate that you can shoot safely

•Costume approriate for the period 900-1600.

• Archers 18 and younger must have a parent on site to approve the activity.

Pre-registration is preferred but not required. For more information on rules, equipment or to register, contact Dan Bozarth at dbozarth@accuratesecuritypros.com.