| The joy of spending quality time with family and friends is often reflected
in the outdoor activities we participate in together. STEP OUTSIDE®
is a program that encourages sportsmen and sportswomen to invite friends
and family to participate in target shooting, hunting, archery and fishing.
Newcomers are mentored through these activities and great memories are
created that last a lifetime!
Now, if you can put these experiences in a photograph or short story,
you can achieve recognition by entering the STEP OUTSIDE Photo & Story
Contest, administered by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
"We want to celebrate the natural bonding and quality time spent together
that results from sportsmen and sportswoman introducing someone to their
favorite outdoor activity," says Cyndi Dalena, STEP OUTSIDE national coordinator.
"We know that there are thousands of introductory experiences that have
brought families together and positively impacted lives. STEP OUTSIDE wants
to hear about these stories and share them with others."
The contest is open to anyone that has either introduced a newcomer
to, or been introduced to, target shooting, hunting, archery or fishing.
The stories don't need to be long; contest rules recommend 250 to 1,000
words. Any true-life story or photo that reflects the STEP OUTSIDE theme
can be submitted for entry. Activities must have taken place between October
1, 2003, and December 31, 2004, and entries must be received by December
31, 2004. Entry forms and complete contest rules are available at www.stepoutside.org.
About STEP OUTSIDE:
STEP OUTSIDE® is a program
of the National Shooting Sports Foundation that has introduced over 100,000
individuals to the traditional outdoor activities of target shooting, hunting,
archery or fishing. Research shows that 48 million men and women would
accept an invitation to target shoot if asked. For more information about
STEP OUTSIDE, visit www.stepoutside.org. |
