DIVA-WOW, the worldwide sisterhood that gives a heat, inclusive, and supportive surroundings the place ladies 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 Girls Newbie Shotgun Clinic and Girls 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 have been 5 devoted DIVA Lifetime members/NRA instructors. Every introduced a wealth of information and expertise to assist newcomers of their capturing journey. Their ardour for instructing was evident as they shared suggestions, strategies, and encouragement. Alongside them stood ten expert NRA Vary Security Officers (RSOs.) These professionals ensured that security protocols have been met whereas fostering a enjoyable surroundings.
Guided by these specialists, many ladies found a newfound confidence of their talents and headed straight for Business Row, the place they have been capable of meet with shotgun producers. Every buy symbolized not solely an funding in tools but additionally in themselves.
For some, this represented a brand new journey into aggressive capturing, and Saturday’s DIVA-WOW sponsored Girls 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 have been first timers, whereas others had years of expertise beneath 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 ladies and youth to capturing sports activities via clinics throughout the nation. This dedication has not solely empowered numerous people but additionally fostered a vibrant group the place everybody feels welcome, no matter their expertise stage.
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 abilities amongst ladies in capturing sports activities.
“As we glance again on 5 profitable years sponsoring this occasion, it’s clear that our influence resonated effectively past only one clinic or competitors,” mentioned Judy Rhodes, founder. “With each shot fired and each snicker 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 ladies and shaping future generations who will embrace capturing sports activities with ardour and satisfaction.”
About DIVA-WOW: What initially started as Texas Ladies’s Taking pictures in 1999 by Judy Rhodes, ultimately grew to change into DIVA-WOW, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit worldwide group to introduce ladies and youth to the world of the outside. All ladies and youth demographics are welcome to take part within the occasions, clinics, and leagues, that are designed for all ranges, particularly freshmen 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 consists of astronauts to zookeepers and is the FIRST cease the place ladies and youth start their out of doors journey. To study extra go to www.divawow.org.
