Today is the first Saturday in May. Next week, the Saturday, will be International Archery Day.
International Archery Day (also known as "National Archery Day" in the USA) is observed annually on the second Saturday in May. The date was chosen because it is usually fairly good weather and it doesn't interfere with any popular holidays or events (eg. Mother's Day).
One of the oldest sports still in existence, archery has been around for tens of thousands of years, with some of the oldest bows ever found dating back to 8,000 to 9,000 BC. The oldest bow thus far found is an elm Holmegaard bow dated to 9,000 BC and was found in Denmark.
Cave drawings, other artifacts and similar stone age depictions are dated much further back, suggesting that archery is significantly older. At least 65,000 years old.
When celebrating International Archery Day it is traditional to invite a friend to try archery out for the first time. So get out there, invite a friend to try archery (or learn archery yourself) and enjoy one of the oldest sports known to mankind.
International Archery Day falls on the following dates in upcoming years:
- May 9, 2020
- May 8, 2021
- May 14, 2022
- May 13, 2023
- May 11, 2024
- May 10, 2025
- May 9, 2026
- May 8, 2027
- May 13, 2028
- May 12, 2029
Happy Shooting!
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