Big Oak Archery Club

Big Oak Archery Club (B.O.A.C.) has served the Salisbury, North Carolina archery community for over 60 years. Located at 7302 Stokes Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146, the club operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to bowhunting, competitive archery, and community participation in the sport.

Members receive: - Full range access 365 days per year - Discounts on club merchandise (hats, shirts, arrow wraps, stickers, patches) - Discounts at participating archery shops - Automatic membership in the North Carolina Bowhunters Association (optional add-on) - Opportunity to participate in scheduled 3D shoots and club competitions

Membership Pricing:

• •Family membership covers husband, wife, and children under 18.

Dues cover the club's land lease, liability insurance, target maintenance, and facility upkeep. Members can meet with club officers before joining to understand rules and obligations.

B.O.A.C. hosts multiple 3D shoots throughout the year. All shoots run 8:00am to 5:00pm with 20 targets. Recent 2017 schedule included: - March 26 - May 21 - August 20

Important shoot rules: - Groups must have 3-6 shooters (no more than 6 to maintain pace) - Score cards must be turned in by 5:00pm (6:00pm during DST) - No crossbows allowed in any class - Failure to comply with rules results in disqualification

Competition Classes: - Men's Hunter - Women's Hunter - Men's Known - Men's Traditional - Youth - Young Adult

Members work the shoots to keep operations running. Those who help with cleanup the day before can shoot for free on event day.

The club is run by elected officers—President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Target Masters. All positions are voluntary, unpaid roles voted on by membership.

Member responsibilities include: - Helping maintain club grounds and shooting areas (year-round) - Participating in cleanup days (day before shoots) - Assisting during shoot days (registration, concessions, range maintenance, trophy setup, scoring) - Supporting club functions to prevent burnout among volunteer officers

Members live from 1 mile to 40+ miles from the facility. The club emphasizes family participation and welcomes shooters of all ages and experience levels—from lifelong archers to complete beginners.

B.O.A.C. holds 2-3 club-only shoots per year exclusively for members and their guests. These events focus on camaraderie and relaxation rather than formal competition. The club provides food, or members donate dishes. No 3D targets are pulled for these shoots—it's purely for enjoying the sport together.

Absolutely prohibited on club property: - Drugs and alcohol - Firearms of any kind - Crossbows - Motorcycles - ATVs (allowed only on cleanup and shoot days for maintenance)

Violating club rules can result in disqualification from shoots, membership termination without refund, and potential criminal prosecution.

All visitors, members, guests, and spectators must sign an Insurance Liability Waiver before entering the property for any reason. Waivers are good for one year from the date of signing.

Safety note: Parents must supervise children at all times. The property includes a small pond and active archery ranges.

To join B.O.A.C.: 1. Contact an officer to schedule an in-person meeting 2. Learn about club rules, obligations, and membership benefits 3. Fill out the Insurance Liability Waiver form 4. Pay membership dues ($50-$105 depending on membership type and NCBA inclusion)

• •Contact: [email protected] or use the club's contact form on their website.

The club emphasizes that it is not a business—there's no staff present unless members are shooting, cleaning, or attending scheduled events. No classes, instruction, or merchandise sales are offered. However, most members are experienced archers willing to help beginners learn the fundamentals of archery.