West Allis Bowmen
11601 County Trunk G
Franksville, WI 53126
A little bit about us....
West Allis Bowmen Inc. (WAB),
is a family oriented archery club located in Racine County on 60 acres
of wooded land. Our facilities include a clubhouse, storage
garage, campground with electric, and 6 outdoor ranges. The
clubhouse includes a main room with a natural fireplace, bar, full
kitchen, meeting room, and 12 position 20 yard indoor range. Our
outdoor ranges include a practice range (10-80 yard bales), a NFAA
certified range, a 3D/ burlap hunter range, and a broadhead range.Our club has 60-70 families with over 100 active archers. Members archery skills range from beginning youth to skilled professionals. We are proud to be the home club for many individuals who hold WFAA State, NFAA Sectional, and NFAA National Championship Titles. We are also home to many NAA and NFAA certified instructors.
We are dedicated to the promotion of archery and give special attention to youth interested in our sport. WAB holds a Youth (JOAD) League every year. We also support other youth organizations (such as 4H), allowing them to utilize our range to support their programs. Our members graciously give their time to support these programs.
WAB had hosted the Midwest Archery Tournament (Sport Show) from 1942 until the show moved to the State Fair Grounds in 2000. Our Labor Day Weekend 3D Safari Shoot has been held annually since 1958. This is quite possibly the first and oldest 3D tournament in the world. We also host numerous tournaments, leagues, a hunters banquet, and poker tournaments.
Membership at West Allis Bowmen is reasonably priced for all families and offers the availability of the entire facility 24 hours per day 365 days per year. (Tournaments and leagues excluded).
Membership in WAB provides the following benefits:
~ Access to the club 24/7. except during leagues and tournaments.
~ 10-80 yard outdoor practice range.
~ 28 station outdoor field course.
~ Reduced league fees.
~ Reduced tournament fees.
~ Camaraderie with others that enjoy archery!
A club will only be as successful as the effort put forth by its members. Many of our members spend countless hours maintaining the clubs building, grounds, and equipment. WAB has the following work requirments.
~ 25 total work hours.
~ Attend 6 monthly meetings.
~ 5 hours worked towards the Safari Shoot (Labor Day weekend). These hours can be done prior to this event performing grounds upkeep or target repair.
Our membership begins May 1st. Work requirments and dues are prorated below.
| Month Joined |
Family Membership |
Single Membership |
Total Work Hours |
Safari Work Hours |
Meetings |
| May | $100.00 | $90.00 | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| June | $91.67 | $82.50 | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| July | $83.34 | $75.00 | 20 3/4 | 5 | 5 |
| August | $75.01 | $67.50 | 18 3/4 | 5 | 4 |
| September | $66.68 | $60.00 | 16 3/4 | 0 | 4 |
| October | $58.35 | $52.50 | 14 1/2 | 0 | 3 |
| Novermber | $50.02 | $45.00 | 12 1/2 | 0 | 3 |
| December | $41.69 | $37.50 | 10 1/2 | 0 | 2 |
| January | $33.36 | $30.00 | 8 1/4 | 0 | 2 |
| February | $25.03 | $22.50 | 6 1/4 | 0 | 1 |
| March | $16.70 | $15.00 | 4 1/4 | 0 | 1 |
| April | $8.37 | $7.50 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
If you are interested in joining, then please fill out an APPLICATION and bring it along with your dues to our next meeting. Meetings are held on the first wednesday of every month. If you are unable to attend the meeting then please mail your application and dues to the address provided on the form. Note that new members pay a one time $25 initiation fee. WAB would like to thank you for you interest and we hope to meet you soon.