Question for any/all IBO executives
What can be done to develop additional classes for youths? The way it is set up now discriminates against many young people who cannot afford on "open" set-up. It seems that the best way to promote archery is to reach out to as many young people as possible. We already have the process in the works (hunter class) and it seems awful foolish to exclude the large number of youths that would participate in events if they were on an even playing field. Why can'tyouth hunter class divisions be created?You could run the 13-14 yr old HC and 15-17 HC and let these kids who don't have the $$$ be able to compete at yardages they can handle and equipment that is more comparable to what they have. Lets not keep alienating this large number of future shooters but embrace them.