DIVA-WOW, the worldwide sisterhood that gives a heat, inclusive, and supportive surroundings the place girls come collectively to rejoice their love for out of doors sports activities, searching, fishing, and the out of doors way of life – proudly sponsored and hosted the Women Newbie Shotgun Clinic and Women Open on the Nationwide Sporting Clays Affiliation Nationals for the fifth consecutive yr. Held in San Antonio, Texas, October 19-27, DIVA WOW launched 90 new shooters to the artwork of sporting clays within the sold-out clinic on Thursday.
On the coronary heart of the DIVA WOW-sponsored clinic had been 5 devoted DIVA Lifetime members/NRA instructors. Every introduced a wealth of information and expertise to help newcomers of their capturing journey. Their ardour for instructing was evident as they shared ideas, methods, and encouragement. Alongside them stood ten expert NRA Vary Security Officers (RSOs.) These professionals ensured that security protocols had been met whereas fostering a enjoyable surroundings.
Guided by these specialists, many ladies found a newfound confidence of their skills and headed straight for Business Row, the place they had been in a position to meet with shotgun producers. Every buy symbolized not solely an funding in gear but in addition in themselves.
For some, this represented a brand new journey into aggressive capturing, and Saturday’s DIVA-WOW sponsored Women Open can be the beginning of embracing the brand new challenges head-on. 100 fifty-five opponents took to the course, every with their distinctive aptitude, making a vibrant tapestry of expertise ranges and backgrounds. Some had been first timers, whereas others had years of expertise underneath their belts, however all, like DIVA WOW, shared the spirit of camaraderie.
DIVA WOW is celebrating a formidable milestone of 25 years devoted to introducing girls and youth to capturing sports activities via clinics throughout the nation. This dedication has not solely empowered numerous people but in addition fostered a vibrant group the place everybody feels welcome, no matter their expertise degree.
The legacy of DIVA WOW shines brightly as they proceed to interrupt limitations in out of doors sports activities. Their continued partnership with occasions just like the NSCA Clinic and Open reinforces their mission: to encourage participation, construct confidence, and improve the talents amongst girls in capturing sports activities.
“As we glance again on 5 profitable years sponsoring this occasion, it’s clear that our affect resonated properly past only one clinic or competitors,” stated Judy Rhodes, founder. “With each shot fired and each giggle shared, DIVA WOW stands on the forefront of change within the out of doors sporting world. Right here’s to many extra years of empowering girls and shaping future generations who will embrace capturing sports activities with ardour and satisfaction.”
About DIVA-WOW: What initially started as Texas Girls’s Capturing in 1999 by Judy Rhodes, finally grew to turn out to be DIVA-WOW, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit worldwide group to introduce girls and youth to the world of the outside. All girls and youth demographics are welcome to take part within the occasions, clinics, and leagues, that are designed for all ranges, particularly rookies of leisure shooters, hunters, and anglers. DIVA-WOW is a uniquely all-volunteer-based group that actually displays its ardour for the outside and instructing. Membership contains astronauts to zookeepers and is the FIRST cease the place girls and youth start their out of doors journey. To be taught extra go to www.divawow.org.
