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Dawn Groszko discusses the Rocky Mountain Classic and its significance for youth archery in Canada.

Dawn Groszko: Fostering Archery at the Rocky Mountain Classic In this episode of The Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha welcomes Dawn Grozsko, Archer, coach, and organizer of the the Rocky Mountain Classic.  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.  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. 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.) 00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast 00:56 Introducing Dawn Grozsko and the Rocky Mountain Classic 01:23 The Origin and Evolution of the Rocky Mountain Classic 02:39 Event Details and Logistics 04:36 The Importance of Match Play in Archery 06:14 Core Values and Mission of the Rocky Mountain Classic 10:15…

People in this episode

Host: Manisha Solomon

Guest: Dawn Groszko

Topics covered

• youth archery
• tournament logistics
• match play
• event planning
• youth development

Keywords

• Rocky Mountain Classic
• youth archery
• match play
• tournament
• Canada

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rocky Mountain Classic

Places: Canada

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