The Rhode Island Revolver and Rifle Association is celebrating Olympic Day with a rifle match
The June 7th event one of 700+ nationwide events celebrating the birth of the modern Olympic Games
The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into South County Rod and Gun Club, as The Rhode Island Revolver and Rifle Association hosts a three position 50 meter rifle match in celebration of Olympic Day.
Association President Joe Graf stated that, “We are excited to take part in Olympic Day and inspire kids in the Rhode Island shooting community. The Rhode Island Revolver and Rifle Association is proud to support the Olympic Movement and encourage children to lead healthy, active lives."
The event is one of more than 700 events taking place nationwide during June. The events, designed to engage youth and promote the ideals of the Olympic movement.
Around the world, more than 160 countries take part in the annual celebration. Olympic Day, created in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, focuses on the Olympic values and ideals such as fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. In the U.S., Olympic Day events range from small gatherings to large, city-wide events.
For more information about the match, please contact Hap Rocketto at hrocketto@cox.net
