<p><strong>Dawn Groszko: Fostering Archery at the Rocky Mountain Classic</strong></p><br><p>In this episode of The Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha welcomes Dawn Grozsko, Archer, coach, and organizer of the the Rocky Mountain Classic.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The event, scheduled for January 2nd to 4th, 2026, welcomes Archers under 25. Dawn highlights its unique offerings, including match play and team events, which are rare for youth tournaments in Canada.&nbsp;</p><br><p>This episode covers the tournament's evolution, registration details, and what first-time participants can expect. It also emphasizes the importance of youth development in Canada and provides practical travel tips for Archers attending.</p><br><p>This episode will be released after the deadline for 2026. If you’re still interested in attending, contact event organizers*, or plan on attending in 2027. (*NOTE: There is no guarantee that registration will be re-opened.)</p><br><p>00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast</p><p>00:56 Introducing Dawn Grozsko and the Rocky Mountain Classic</p><p>01:23 The Origin and Evolution of the Rocky Mountain Classic</p><p>02:39 Event Details and Logistics</p><p>04:36 The Importance of Match Play in Archery</p><p>06:14 Core Values and Mission of the Rocky Mountain Classic</p><p>10:15 Categories and Bow Disciplines</p><p>16:11 NASP and Youth Archery Programs</p><p>17:37 Ensuring a Fun and Supportive Environment</p><p>20:04 Life Skills and Feedback from the Rocky Mountain Classic</p><p>21:23 Advice for First-Time Rocky Mountain Classic Parents</p><p>22:03 The Importance of Youth Development</p><p>22:54 Encouraging Positive Mindsets in Young Archers</p><p>26:51 The Role of Volunteers in Archery Events</p><p>28:07 Preparing for Away Tournaments</p><p>34:41 Travel Tips for Archers</p><p>40:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement</p><br><p><strong>Tournament Information &amp; Registration</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Official Website</strong>: <a href="http://jimbowsjuniors.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jimbowsjuniors.ca</a>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Contact Email</strong>: jjacshoots{at}gmail.com&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Abbey Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta (approx. two hours north of Calgary)</li><li><strong>Facebook Pages for Results</strong>:</li><li>JJAC Facebook Page&nbsp;</li><li>Archery Alberta Facebook Page</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Official Results:</p><ul><li><strong>IANSEO</strong>: Results will be listed here following the competition</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>For a comprehensive recap, extra tips, and resources for this episode and the Rocky Mountain Classic event, visit our <a href="https://www.archeryparentpodcast.ca/blog/future-focus-fostering-archery-at-the-rocky-mountain-classic-/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blog</a>.</p><br><p>----</p><p>For more episodes, visit <a href="https://www.archeryparentpodcast.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">archeryparentpodcast.ca</a>. We’re doing this one arrow at a time.</p><br><p>ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, for Season 1 of "The Archery Parent Podcast".&nbsp;</p><br><p>MUSIC: "The Stranger"</p><p>ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)</p><p>ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records</p><p>INSTAGRAM: @giantmetalcrickets @michalmenert</p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xqU3hMSVhzYlNmTWVDSnowVnNrWmxjTk1Ed3xBQ3Jtc0tsbUdVOWN1a1VNWFBSQ251c3EzWHFuOXVBYU95TlNKT1VCdDl4a2ZuS2owY1NQWUluVE5qUS03ZzE3a0w2YnFCWnFYOXlUX21FNmFCZ010bFZKampYNXhUUVlnaUlvdEszWUljUEp3S1h6X3I4b1NKRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fgiantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com%2F&amp;v=k1tdJFtP4_E" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com</a></p><p>YOUTUBE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@giantmetalcrickets2020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@giantmetalcrickets2020</a>&nbsp;</p><p>FACEBOOK: Giant Metal Crickets</p><p>Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>