You're not really competing against the other archers directly, so its more friendly. Just because someone did really well it doesn't mean you've done bad. The kids on this team would rather have a personal-best day and not win than shoot poorly and get first place.

Everyone helps everyone else at these competitions. They still want to do better than you, but they want you to do your best also.

This is a sport where the kids that aren't big enough or fast enough for sports like football or basketball can come in and compete. It's a great way to build up a kid's confidence.