Big Lake Schools Community Education

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Join us for the second season of Big Lake Archery Club! Archers come together to share in their love for archery in a fun, confidence building, and team focused environment taught by certified NASP BAI coaches. Kids of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join the team with newcomers to the sport needing to attend the Intro to Archery Club pre-season class. Equipment is available for students to borrow during the season. If using your own bow, it must be a Genesis Original bow. Tournament competition registration and tournament jersey purchase will be separate and al a carte style to match your archers needs. If your archer will be competing in tournaments, please make sure you purchase a tournament jersey. Register and purchase a tournament jersey before Jan. 5th to have before our first tournament. Registrations from Jan. 5th-end of day on Jan. 15th will have your tournament jersey around early Feb. Register before December 23rd, to receive your free practice shirt in the first order and to have it before season starts in Jan. A second practice shirt order will be placed in January for those that register after 12/23. 4th-12th graders will be eligible for NASP tournament competition while 3rd graders will only be eligible for NASP Junior tournaments and Team participation in Juniors Tournaments is TBD if MN is hosting any Juniors tournaments. Please also keep in mind your child must attend school at Indy STEM Elementary, Big Lake Middle or Big Lake High School/Online to be eligible for tournament competition. To review NASP Tournament rules, visit their website here. Our mandatory pre-season Parent Meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 12th from 7:40-8:40pm in the Indy East Archery Gym. This meeting is for ALL archery families regardless if you were on the team last year. Team and individual pictures will be taken on Thursday, Feb. 12th from 6-8pm with Lommel Photography at the Indy STEM Elementary cafeteria. Arrive slightly before 6pm in your tournament jersey or practice shirt for the full team picture then stay to take your individual photo afterwards. We will pass out photo order sheets at practices in the end of Jan. You can also pre-order online with Lommel as we get closer to Feb. 12th. Register for team early as spots will fill up quickly! Use the waiting list if your preferred section is full as we might be able to open more slots up during certain practice times. *Please note we have made some changes to the practice grade level eligibilities online that are different than our print catalog so please review those carefully. Does your archer want their own equipment? Head to Shipleysarchery.com from Dec. 4th-Jan. 4th and use promo code biglakeschools2025 for free shipping on your purchase. Check out their tournament kit with bow, case, and 6 arrows for a $30 savings! Include your archers name in the shipping info. Items will be shipped on Jan. 6th. Want some Archery Team swag? ~Check out the BSN Sideline section for Hornet Archery gear online here- https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/minnesota/biglake/big-lake-high-school/design/picker?pb=CgZTcG9ydHMSB0FyY2hlcnkwAQ OR ~Check out our Big Lake Archery team store with Majestic Creations online for more swag options and help raise money for our program! 10% of proceeds will be donated to our program when we exceed $1,000 in sales! Link to our online store is here- https://biglakearchery.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Want your apparel before Christmas? Pre-orders placed before November 23rd will be ready for pick up around mid- December directly from Majestic Creations (15542 137th St Becker, MN 55308). They will email you when your order is ready to be picked up, wrapped, and put under the tree! All other orders should be placed online before Jan. 4th, 2026. Items will be passed out at practice around Jan. 23rd. *Information above is subject to change. Ex. We may be changing practice types depending on enrollment numbers as our goal is to have every archer in a Bullseye practice and only those that will be competing in 3-D tournaments in 3-D practices, which are now "free" to register with the caveat that you have also registered your archer in a Bullseye practice to confirm their place on the team. Reach out if you have any questions!

Soccer: DASH Sports soccer camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense) and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards are optional). Balls are provided. Athletes should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and a snack (spikes and shin guards are optional). Balls are provided.

Looking for a fun introduction to baseball? DASH Sports T-Ball Tykes camp introduces players to key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and base running. The final day of classes is ‘Game Day’ and athletes will showcase their skills in a game environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a baseball glove. Baseballs and bats are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-4 yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

Back again with Munchkin Sports! Mr. Krutzig will introduce your child to the many benefits of sports and activities including concentration, balance, coordination, teamwork, skill development, and most importantly fun! This program will run for 4 weeks on Monday nights and will include the following activities: T-Ball, Kickball, Soccer, Floor Hockey, Bowling, Racket Sports and Balancing Activities. To play, your child should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and be ready to have a great time learning new skills and making new friends! * Children must be fully potty trained in order to participate. * Parents are to remain in the gym during class time if possible and when needed. * If your child is having a hard time being safe and a good team member, parents will need to assist or the child may be asked to take a break.