Outdoor Range
The outdoor range sits on approx. 80 acres of beautifully wooded leased land. There is a clubhouse, picnic tables, fire pits, playground equipment, and room for RV parking. Outdoor shooting on the static range and 3D loops is available year round. In summer, three 3D loops are open that vary in size from 3.5-5 km in length, and in the winter two 3D loops are maintained. Traditional and Compound Bows only – No Crossbows or Broadheads.
News and Announcements
Static Range Closures – Junior Program
Throughout the summer, the Static Range will be closed to club members due to the Junior Program. This will happen 1-2 evenings a week. Members can check the Junior Program Schedule on the Juniors page each Sunday to plan ahead. The program runs weather permitting.
ASA Tour Leg 2 – June 23-25th
Big News! The ASA Tour Leg 2 – hosted by Capital Region Archery Club – will be held at the Parkland Bowbenders Range! Archery Alberta ASA Tour Rules apply and all registrants must be an Archery Alberta/Canada member. More details to follow closer to event! See ASA Poster on Events page!
Range Closed for Cabin Fever Shoot
Please note that the range will be CLOSED to members from Saturday April 29 @ 6 pm to Sunday April 30 @ 6 pm to allow for set up and take down of the Cabin Fever 3D Shoot. Members can resume normal use of the range following this event.
Volunteers Needed – Sat April 22
If you are able to volunteer a couple of hours to help with our Spring Range Set Up, meet at the range at 9 a.m. Saturday April 22 and Range Director Doug Schaefer will organize volunteers. If you own an ATV with a small trailer, feel free to bring it out. Thanks!
Junior Program Full
On Sunday March 12 the number of children registered for the Junior Program reached its maximum, so registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please email coach Leon Lemoine at archerynut2020@gmail.com.
Member Referral Program Ending
Please note that our Member Referral Program ended on March 5, 2023. Since this program began in 2018, we have had many new members join the club to be part of our archery family. Thank you to everyone who took part in this very successful program!
Cabin Fever 3D Shoot 2023 - Longest Shot Winner Nick Maksymyk! Pheasant at 82 yards.
Below Photos:
Grand Prix Compound Winner Tim Hooey, Second Place Chris Drewes, Third Place Cam Herbert
Traditional Grand Prix Winner Ray Pelletier
Club History
Parkland Bowbenders was founded in the early 1970’s after the previous club known as the Glory Hills Archery Club folded.Over the years, Parkland Bowbenders Archery Club has gained the reputation of being one of the strongest and most progressive clubs in the greater Edmonton area. We host many events and provide options for young and old alike to experience traditional archery, archery as a sport, practice for bow hunting and recreation for the whole family. If you would like further information, please feel free to email us at info@parklandbowbenders.ca or you can contact any of the directors listed on our Contacts page.