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By the time this reaches you, the holiday season will be a fond memory and you will probably be looking forward to the outdoor archery season. We here at The U.S. and International Archer wish you a very happy, healthy New Year. The year 1997 was a difficult one in many respects. The passing of so many of our dear archery friends has caused most of us to reflect on the important things in life. We remember that life is short and we should take time to enjoy it. Let those we care about know that we appreciate them. Archcry allows us to spend enjoyable time with friends and relatives. Precious moments in time that provide us with memories that live inside us for the rest of our lives.

We have heard from Robert Morse, a gentleman who is fighting cancer and would like to be in touch with archers he has shared time with throughout his 45 years in archery. Take the time to contact Robert, 9905 N. Florda Ave. Lot 7, Tampa, FL 33612. He would love to hear from you. For 1998, we look forward to renewed friendships, the growth of the sport of archery and hours ofenjoyment with friends and relatives. Take the time to introduce archery to a child. We worked with a group of children who were underprivileged here in Tucson a couple of months ago. What a growing experience. To see archery through the eyes of a child that has few opportunities to experience many things in everyday life, was truly inspiring. Take the time to contact Jim Schultz and Archers If'ho Care (see story on page 20) to see how you can grow through helping children who really appreciate the chance to shoot a bow. Jim apologizes for not taking enough time to help more in his article... how much time have you donated to something so valuable and rewarding. A Big Thanks to the advertisers listed to the right who have supported archery throughout 1997. We all owe a great deal of thanks!! Finally, thanks to my husband, Terry, and my boss, Arlyne Rhode, for making every year joyful. Happy New Year to everyone. I hope to see you enjoying yourselves this year! Diana LaBeau

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interested in Field Archery and 3-D. After informing him that the IFAA had recently granted affiliation to another group in the eastern area, I called our Immediate Past President, Syd Green. Syd got the two groups together and reported, today, that he had received notification the groups are intending to join together thus increasing the size of our affiliate in Malaysia and providing more IFAA exposure within that country. We continue to make progress, bit by bit, day by day. My thanks again to Syd, for continuing to serve when called upon. Syd Green is also the Executive Director of the Australian Bowhunters Association, IFAA’s affiliate in Australia. Registration/Nomination forms for WFAC-98, the IFAA World Field Archery Championships for 1998, will appear again in this issue along with some amount of relevant information. Loet Smit — IFAA’s Secretary, Loet Smit, becomes the first officer of the IFAA to be highlighted in print in our official publication. Almost three years ago, 1 mentioned we would be highlighting our officers and affiliated country representatives and leaders. As you can obviously sec — I have run up against a stone wall. Seems those folks who end up in high positions have a great deal of shyness. In short — they avoid the light of their own publicity. Therein lies a problem. When you read Loet Smit’s archery account you cannot help but wonder how one person can make such an impact on his sport in such a short span of time. And yet, there arc countless people in the world who give all they can in the way of energy, leadership, and often money, to advance the sport of Field Archery. As I have served as IFAA President for the past three years I have been quite often amazed at the common purpose and strength of Field Archers the world over. That is exactly why I want these stories told. We Field Archers have a common bond and common problems. The way these problems are met is truly interesting. If I can finally get 6’ 7" Loet Smit to reveal a part of his journey through our common sport — perhaps I will be able to twist other arms with some success. All for this issue. Hope we will meet in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the 2nd IFAA World Indoor Archery Championship. 28-29 March, 1998, and again in Auckland, New Zealand for the IFAA World Field Archery Championships 6-13 April 1998. Until next issue — kenrogers

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1 recently had an opportunity to sit down with IFAA Secretary, Loet Smit, in the Republic of South Africa. In response to my reminder of an earlier request of information for an article about him and his history in archery, he replied that he was uncomfortable writing about himself. I first met Loet at the IFAA meeting of 1994 at Bury St. Edmonds in England. He was the IFAA Committee member from the Republic of South Africa (RSA), representing the National Indoor and Field Archery Assn. (N1FAA); I was representing the National Field Archery Assn, of the United States (NFAA), and we were both Presidents of our associations. At once. I was struck by his outgoing and jovial demeanor. Now, after knowing him through four years and four IFAA Championships tournaments, I couldn’t imagine this 6'7”. bearded giant

being “uncomfortable" with anything but a short bed. "Well,” I said, "how about me just interviewing you?" So, here we are, at long last, with a report on our IFAA Secretary, Mr. Loet Smit. Before launching into Mr. Smit's archery life, let me just list a few of the things 1 have learned of his early life. Loet was bom in the Netherlands in the town of Breda. Loot’s father was in the Air Traffic Control business which took the family to Curacao, in the Caribbean, during his early years and where he grew up — so to speak. His wife, Colette, also from the Netherlands, spent her early years abroad also. Her father was in the Diplomatic Corps and served in Canada for a time. Never did find how they met, or where; or, in fact, what brought them to South Africa. Loet is an engineer and has been involved in building roads, bridges and, I believe, dams in Africa.

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Loet first became involved with archcry in 1988 through a training course by Mr. Fred Mondal. the then President of the South African Indoor and Field Archcry Assn. (NIFAA). He ventured into the administration side of archcry quickly and in 1989 represented his club. the Guthries Archcry Club, in the Transvaal Indoor and Field Archcry Association and also started a small newsletter for the club. In late 1990 he became the chairman of the same association, a post he filled until 1992. In December of 1991 he became President of the National association and remained at that position until he retired in April 1996. During that period he represented NIFAA in the IFAA and was manager of the NIFAA team in 1994 at Bury St. Edmunds. He, during the same period, found time to start a ■’NIFAA" monthly newsletter. It became a proud moment in June 1993 when both the IFAA and the FITA based associations joined hands and combined their resources to start the "SA Archer." a monthly newsletter that is still continuing, and from which he planned to retire as Co-Editor at the end of 1997. In March 1992 Loet became the Secretary (later Secretary-General) of the SA Council of Archery Sport, the archery umbrella organization that represents the sport at the SA Department of Sport and the National Sports Council. This position was extended to National Development officer for archery. In 1995 Loet Smit was elected Secretary of the IFAA and was reelected to that position in 1997. In 1996 Mr. Smit was appointed archery convenor of the SA Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (not finding the word “convenor” in my dictionary, I asked Loet what it signified. The convenor controls the sport, in this case archery for the disabled.). 1 asked Loet about his shooting style preference. He replied that he started off in Freestyle Limited Compound and

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Department of Sport and, an increase “Protea Colours” in 1994; the quite quickly changed to Freestyle in annual financial assistance for recognition of the archery development Unlimited Compound. In 1994 he archery from the Department by program for the physically disabled by changed over io Longbow and competed 4500% over five years. Hrs, 4500%!! the National Sports Trust. in the 1995 European Championships. In His biggest mistake? Getting 1997 he made the change to Recurve 2) The acceptance of Field Archery by the National Colours Board and the involved with archery. Bowhunter. He now shoots only socially award of the prestigious “Springbok" and no longer shoots in tournaments as Colours, later to become the “Protea a competitor. Colours”, the highest award to be During the 1997 IFAA World given to a sports person in South Bowhunter Championships in South Africa to represent the RSA Africa Loet served as the tournament internationally. chairman. I asked if this was his first time as organizcr/chairman. He looked at me 3) The recognition of the development of archcry in the disabled community, like I was only 5* II” and with sort of a resulting in a grant by the “Sports smile of pity. I soon found out why. Loot Trust” for the introduction and has organized the South African National Fast, Forgiving development of archcry in that Championships for 1992, 1993,1994 and community. Archery was one of only 1995. In addition, he organized the 1992 and Accurate! four sports to receive the grant. IFAA World Field Archery Patterns, solid colors. 10 sizes Championship in RSA and the 1997 4) Running the 1997 WBHC and making (Inquire at your local dealer.) it a great success. IFAA-WBHC mentioned above. In replying to my question of what he Loet stated that his proudest moments considered his best achievements over the years, Loet thought awhile and listed were: a personalized invitation by MANITOWISH WATERS. Wl 54545 715-543-8451 • Can Day or Nighl President Mandela to represent archcry the following: WorW tMdvr m Precision Feathers on his birthday celebrations in 1996; to 1) The recognition of Field Archery by for over 40 years the National Sports Council and the be the first Field Archer to be given the

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North American Field Archery Championships (NAFAC) 1997 NAFAC-97 was held in Canada and hosted by the Archers of Caledon - Caledon, Ontario over the weekend of August 2-3-4. What a difference two years makes. In 1995 NAFAC was hosted in Niagara Falls. Canada. That was a particularly brutal summer along the eastern seaboard and especially in North Carolina. We absolutely sweltered all summer. I remember so looking forward to the trip to Canada and some cooler weather at last. That didn't happen — if anything — it was hotter and equally oppressive. The 1997 summer was rather nice and as August approached we could imagine that the Fall of the year was indeed, inching in. Arriving in Canada that thought was fortified by the absolutely pleasant weather we encountered. 1 cannot imagine a nicer three days over which to participate in a tournament. To top that off. The Archers of Caledon provided a very nice venue complete with beautiful and scenic ranges, a clubhouse with an indoor range, kitchen and other facilities — all on their own land. I should also mention the practice range out to 80 yards (at least) and a F1TA style range capable of being used for any game normally played on that type range. Over the past few years I’ve found it more difficult Io do any shooting and had not pulled a bow or loosed an arrow since the 1995 NAFAC. These are only a couple of the problems with serving in office and. I suppose, of advancing age and less endurance.

The week prior to the tournament was spent in the back yard attempting to get some semblance of marks on my sight — the 80 yarder however, was impossible! Arriving a couple of days early allowed me to spend some time on the range where it quickly became apparent my supposed marks were not marks resulting in 5’s. Saturday brought the start of the tournament. President Larry Patterson of the Canadian Field Archery Association along with Archers of Caledon dignitaries, quickly got through the opening ceremonies and sent us to the targets. 1 was fortunate enough to shoot with several Canadian archers during the three days and thoroughly enjoyed their company along with the story swapping and banter that passed back and forth amongst us. All too soon the event was over however, and the closing ceremonies were upon us. One last excellent lunch plate and then the awards. The Canadian Championships were contested simultaneous with the NAFAC and their award ceremony followed NAFAC awards. I must thank and congratulate the CFAA for selecting the Archers of Caledon as our host and, also thank and congratulate the Archers of Caledon for being such gracious, friendly and efficient hosts. I only wish the attendance had been greater. Perhaps our efforts at advertising the tournament were too little and too late. We. at this writing, have yet to hear anything regarding NAFAC-98 to be held in the United States. Following are the score results of NAFAC-97.

* NOTE: .4// participants shot improper Hunter round (wrong face on one target) except for those marked ** who reshot with the correct face for records. Veteran Freestyle Unlimited - Men

Freestyle Limited - Women 494 ••500 Linda Tripney CAN Fem Walsh CAN 488 473 Anna West USA 432 423 Freestyle Limited Recurve (Olympic) - Men Larry Patterson 387 CAN 352 Bowhunter Unlimited - Men 534 Mike Spence USA 520 Carl Boyle 514 CAN 468 Francis Greene 484 USA 476 Bowhuntcr Unlimited - Women Heather Whittier CAN 510 ••503 Lee Thompson CAN 469 487 Bowhunter Compound - Men Don Caughy 434 CAN 420 Bowhuntcr Recurve - Men Jack Jinkerson 294 USA 290 Freestyle Limited - Junior Bovs Sean Spence USA 351 351 Freestyle Limited - Cub Boys Alex Barrie CAN 505 505 Freestyle Limiteed - Cub Girls Sarah Spence USA 495 ••474

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Lura R. Wilson (1914-1997) •

On October 5, 1997, the archery world lost one of its greatest contributors. "Lu" was known by so many in this sport because of the diversity and duration of her accomplishments. For approximately 70 years she was involved as an archer, dynamic instructor and coach, official, author and organizer. Lu received a BS from Syracuse University, and did 60 hours of graduate study at Cortland, Oneonta and Colgate University. She spent most of her professional life at Greene Central School as a Physical Eduction teacher. Archcry Coach, and Guidance Counselor, retiring in 1975. Some of Lu's accomplishments include: As an Archer: • Shot from 1926 to 1990 • Five times NY State Women’s Champion • Four times National Clout Champion (right and left handed) As an Instructor: • Greene Central School, Greene, NY • The World Archery Center, 19391992. She helped organize and run the Instructor’s Course, Basic Instructor’s Course, and the first Advanced Coach Course in the U.S. in 1975. She was world famous for her nightly awarding of the “Gem of the Day.”

Instructor, National CoachingShooting School. Miami University As a Coach: • Greene Central School: 17 National Interscholastic Team Champions; 28 State Individual and Team Champions • Coach, 1978 U.S. National Team to Japan • Team Manager, 1979 U.S. National Team to Berlin, Germany • Coach, 1983 National Archery Team • Coach, 1987 JOAD Eastern Camp As an Author: • Published six articles for the AHPER Journal • Wrote “Teaching Archery" for the NY State Education Department As an Official: • U.S. National Archery Tournament from 1970-92 • Several Team and Olympic Tryouts • Every NY State Tournament for eons • 1982 Canadian National Tournament • 1984 Championship to the Americas, Joliette, Canada • Penn State Tournament for 8 years • FITA East (East Stroudsburg University) for ten years • Empire State Games • Atlantic City Archery Classic • 1988 Championship of the Americas, Valencia, Venezuela • National Judge • International Judge Other: • Hosted National Archery Tournament in Greene, NY • Served on NAA Board ofGovernors Honors: • Inducted, National Archery Hall of Fame (1979) • Inducted, New York State Hall of Fame • Awarded, Level 5 Master Coach (one of 10 in U.S.) Lu’s contagious enthusiasm, ability to officiate with a flair, and dedication to the sport of archcry will be greatly missed by those who worked with her for so many years.

Donations in Lu’s memory may be made to: Hospice of Chenango County 21 Hayes St. Norwich, NY 13815 Zion Episcopal Church Greene, NY 13778 The National Archery Museum c/o Dick Lattimer 2622 C4 Northwest 43rd Gainesville, FL 32606

Lu’s family: Sally Starkweather (daughter) 30 Park St. Binghamton, NY 13905

Tom and Helen Rich and family (brother) 6 Hawthorne Woods Ct. Skaneateles, NY 13152 Compiled by: Maryanne M. Schumm

Lu Wilson Memorial Service October 8, 1997 Zion Episcopal Church, Greene, NY Nancy Bromley, retired Athletic Director and field hockey coach at Greene Central School, was a former student of Lu’s and was inspired by her to enter the teaching/coaching profession. Nancy wrote and delivered the following eulogy at Lu’s memorial service: Dear “Lu”, Your family and friends are gathered today to celebrate your life. We knew you were ageless but our local newspaper states your age as 873! Lura Elizabeth was bom in Hobart, NY on June 4, 1914, the firstborn of George and Margaret Rich. Lu always spoke fondly of her years growing up with her parents, grandparents. and three brothers, Tom, Ernie and Burt. The Rich Family was extremely proud of their dairy farm of Jersey cows, even though Lu never did learn to like milk. Other memories she shared were of trout fishing with her grandfather, and roller skating in the attic of their large farmhouse.

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She graduated from Hobart High School in 1932, and her yearbook reads as follows: "There is a young woman named Rich 1 know she can neither cook nor stitch But she is an athlete whom girls hate to meet For they will always end up in the ditch.” Cooking was not her forte — forgive me, Lu. I know you made one obligatory pie each year. But an accomplished seamstress and athlete you were! She attended Syracuse University, the sale of a prize cow paid her tuition, and she graduated in 1936 from the school of Education. Her chosen profession was Physical Education, unique at the time. Does that surprise us? Lu came to Greene in 1937 to teach. Her contract stipulated that she must remain in Greene three weekends out of four and attend church each Sunday. She moved on to teach in Riverhead, LI, and Schenectady. She married Donald G. Wilson, "Red" as we fondly knew him, in September of 1943. They lived and worked in Media, PA, Red in the shipyards and Lu as a secretary! They returned to Greene in 1948, and Lu taught Physical Education, English and was a Guidance Counselor and Director until her retirement in 1975. Some personal memories of her years in Greene are: her friends the Nixons, Tom and Blondie, and the year Lu stopped every morning before school to help feed Kathy and Tim, whoever was crying the loudest! Then there was the summer Lu and Red cared for her twin nieces, Nand and Barbie. Lu would dress them each morning so that she could distinguish one from the other. However, they would exchange clothes and, of course, she would call them by name incorrectly. Another highlight in her life was the four years Sally Connelly Starkweather lived with them. At last a beloved daughter! How proud Lu and Red were of Sally, and rightfully so. The wonderful family vacations spent in Maine with the Cornells, George, Evelyn, Philip and Rich, and their wives. My own children Gair and Jason, who never forgave Lu and Red for moving to Florida and no longer spending Christmas Eve with us.

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For many of her students, she will long be remembered for introducing them to their first ever state and national competitions. The trips to Tcela-Wooket Archery Camp; for many it was their first time out of Greene. All of Lu's archers know that she kept 3M in business with all the masking tape she used and many of us will never forget the year she brought the National Tournament to the little town of Greene.

She was an acclaimed national coach and international judge in the sport of archery, traveling to Venezuela, Canada, Japan and Germany. The last two years were difficult for Lu, but even in adversity she kept her sense of humor and showed kindness to others. Her faith, courage and strength throughout are an inspiration to which we all aspire. She touched not one life but hundreds in her lifetime.

My tribute to you, Lu, is as follows:

You were a molder of lives, A shaper of dreams; A teacher, a helping hand, a loyalfriend A mentor and coach who brought out our best and inspired us to achieve. You showed us the need to believe in ourselves and in others. You were someone to respect, to admire, to trust. We were indeed blessed to have known you.

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O Lord ... I’ve Cheated Adults "A short course in Human Relations” was presented to me this morning and it truly reflects “OUR” success and “MY” failures.

The headings of this course went something like this: The six most important words: “1 admit 1 made a mistake.” The five most important words: “You did a good job.” The four most important words, “What is you opinion.” The three most important words: “If you please.” The two most important words: “Thank you.” The one most important word: “We” The least important word: “1”

In the last issue of The U.S. and International Archer we ran a list ofArchers Who Care corporate sponsors and in this issue you will find the list printed again. If you company needs to be added to the list, please let me know. Additionally, it is impossible to list all of the individuals who have helped support our efforts either through donations, equipment or by volunteering their time. Yet, without their support Aichers Who Care would not be the success it is. “WE” are the future. “We” as a group and as a voice are the most successful and influential. “I” and “1” alone can only be blamed for the failures and disappointments of this organization. Looking back during 1997 “I” single handcdly was unable to put together the people and commitments necessary to take advantage to an offer to have our own week long Archery camp in Michigan. And “I” was unable to find responsible people to handle requests from four different states wanting Archers Who Care to teach children with cancer and hemophilia. “1” alone decided that we were too tired to answer the request to teach a special camp for families and their children who have HIV. As much as I relish our successes, “MY" failures torment me. Each failure means not one but many children are not given the opportunity to experience the joy of archery. And I’ve cheated the adults whom I’ve never met by not providing them the opportunity to experience an unforgettable feeling. It’s a feeling that goes beyond words. Will 1998 be better? “I/WE” hope so! In the last issue you were promised a picture of Kenny Betancourt, who was the winner of our name the target contest. I’m sorry, the picture didn’t turn out. Kenny has been taking his brand new PSE bow to his local archery shop where the owner, without hesitancy, offered to give him free lessons. We’re still going to get some pictures of Kenny, even if “WE” have to hire a professional photographer. If you want to be a part of “WE” do just like . . . Tom Duarte of Redding, California or John Keney and his guys from Ontario, Canada, did. Drop me a note or call... that’s why the address and phone number is published!

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Compound Final (L-R): M Redo (CUB), J. Jiminez (ELS), S. Bowman (USA) As a first-time archery spectator and no previous knowledge of the sport whatsoever I feel honored to report the events of the 7th annual Costa Rica Cup. I am told that the festive and cordial atmosphere 1 witnessed is part of an archery tradition. A splendid tradition indeed, it provided the ideal backdrop not only for excellence in this unique sport but also genuine camaraderie amongst a diverse group of people. I found the initial days of qualifying rounds quite interesting and it provided me with an excellent opportunity to learn more about the sport and the people who are entranced by it. As one of the few spectators 1 felt somewhat all clad in black with hundreds of cupids dressed in white filling the gymnasium. However no one seemed overly concerned, as it was the little yellow circles that held everyone's undivided attention. Any potential spectators should know, yellow polka-dot clothing could prove hazardous to your health. Like white moths drawn to little yellow flames they stood in tiny rows each taking his or her tum to achieve a personal best. An incredibly precise and unforgiving sport, all of the competitors had my utmost respect for their patience, perscrverence and athletic ability. With Costa Rica as my new home I was unswerving in my devotion to the Ticos heading into the team competition. As a Canadian and with hockey as a main point of reference for team sports, it was a struggle to maintain my composure in the bleachers as I watched my guys go down in flames. And since 1 could not effectively translate “you guys are a bunch of bums!" into Spanish, I held my tongue. However, the Costa Rica team put forth a commanding effort and carried the day taking top prize in the Olympic Division. The Cuban Ladies did their country proud with Yaremis Perez and Jackeline Fernandez taking top honors in Olympic and Compound Divisions, respectively. Similarly, the men from the USA sat atop the podium with Ed Eliason in the Olympic Division

and Stewart Bowman in the Compound Division. Congratulations go to all of the competitors for making this year’s Costa Rica Cup a challenging and exciting event. Honorable mention should definitely go to the very popular Randell Turner, New York City Parole officer. With his Big Apple personality and clever jokes he entertained everyone during the qualification rounds and specially delighted and impressed all in attendance (with the exception of Ed Eliason) in his vigorous duel to the finish with Ed for the gold medal. As is the custom, the Monday following the final competition. November 17th, there was a 1/2 FITA Tournament held near Braulio Carrillo National Park which topped off the near week long festivities with a spectacular barbecue. This year, in recognition of their contribution to the sport of archery and assistance with various Costa Rica Cups several esteemed archers had their hands printed in concrete: Patricia Herrera. Costa Rica; Miguel Rccio, Cuba; Victor Rodrigucz, Cuba; Jim Hamilton. USA; and Toby Armstrong. USA. All in all. the Costa Rica Cup was an extremely enjoyable sporting event, one which I will not soon forget. It was a fitting introduction to the world of archery and those who dwell within it and has even sparked my curiosity to pick up a bow and arrow and try my hand at it . . . all those wearing yellow polka-dots beware!

Compound Male Individual 1. Stewart Bowman USA 2. Jorge Jiminez ELS 3. Miguel Recio CUB Compound Female Individual 1. Jackeline Fernandez CUB 2. Tatiana Malvassi CRC 3. Veronica Moreira ELS

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1997 IBO World Outdoor Sets Whole New Standard for Major 3-D Events Watson Repeats as Pro Female Champion and Works’ First Pro Win is a “Dandy” 1998 IBO World Outdoor Championship, August 6-9, 1998 The 1997 IBO World Outdoor Championship was the largest competitive 3-D archery event held in 1997. More than 4,000 registrants competed in the various events. The event was held August 8-10, 1997 at the beautiful Peck’n Peak Resort and Conference Center in Clymer, New York. The event's location created a whole new standard for major 3-D events. To win at this event is a notable accomplishment requiring a contestant to: First Qualify for an invitation to the event by placing in the top ten in a contestants respective class at a local sanctioned qualifier. Second Compete at the World Championship for two days and shoot a score that is in the top five for the contestant’s respective class. Third On the final day of the event compete with the contestants who shot the top five scores for the class and shoot the highest score in the class. Only one archer repeated as an IBO World Champion and that was Laurie Watson of Cave Creek, Arizona. She again won the very competitive Pro Female Class which last year, she won at Flatwoods, West Virginia. Pete Works of Southside, Alabama never won a major 3-D event in his four-year professional career until he won the Pro Men Release Class here, making his first a "dandy.” Several other archers who were “bridesmaids" in 1996 won first place finishes in 1997: • Tony Whitehead of Portageville, Missouri won the Recurve Un-Aided Class • Hank Bugner of Fostoria, Ohio won the Youth Male Fingers Class. • Brian Bishop of Pulaski, Virginia won the Traditional Class. (A complete list of the 1997 World Champions follows.) The 1998 IBO World Outdoor Championship will again be held at the Peck’n Peak Resort and Conference Center in Clymer,

New York, August 6-9, 1998. Already plans are being put in place to make this event truly outstanding with many, many programs and events for all bowhunters and everyone is invited to attend. The IBO, International Bowhunting Organization, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing bowhunters shooting skills and “Passing On” bowhunting's heritage. For information on the organization or its many bowhunter 3-D events, you can contact them at IBO, P.O. Box 398, Dept. USA, Vermilion, OH 44098. Phone (216)967-2137, Fax (216)967-2052.

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1998 IBO Shoot Schedule 1998 Winternationals — February 27-March 1 PSE’s Gorilla Squad and the Safari Club Catalina Slate Park, Tucson. AZ Contact Marty Henrikson (520)578-2265 IBO Indoor World — March 20-22 Parma Archcry Club IX Center. Cleveland. OH Contact Lenny or Virgie Rock (440)884-9949 Southern Spring Nationals April 3-5 Branam Ranch. Pensacola. FL Contact Terry Hardy (850)433-4888 The Gun Connection, PO Box 8475. Pensacola. FL 32505 IBO World Wild Turkey Championship May 8-10 Whitetail Sportsmen, Ltd. Camp Ondcssonk, Ozark. IL Contact Leonard Jackson (618)672-4316 or (618)683-9525

1st Leg of IBO Triple Crown —- May 15-17 Midwest Classic, White River Bowhunters. Bedford. IN Contact Ed Miller (812)278-3148 2nd Leg of IBO Triple Crown — June 12-14 Great Lakes Shootout V, Gem City Outdoorsmen. McKean. PA Contact Gene Bihlcr (814)734-7484 (Booth Space Contact Jim Lender (814)476-1370) 3rd Leg of IBO Triple Crown — July 10-12 Bowhunters Challenge. Hocking Tech College. Nelsonville. OH Contact Deb (614)753-3591 Ext. 2112 IBO World Championship — August 6-9 Peck’n Peak, Clymer, NY Contact Bob Rindfus (814)796-3444 (Booth Space Contact Tina (716)355-4141 Ext. 7143) For reservations to these events contact Best Travel al 1-800-526-4261

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Age: 26 Sponsor(s): Mathews Archery. T.R.U. Ball Releases. Brunton Optics. X-Ring Archcry. Bodoodle Rest. Bull’s Eye Sights. Sure Loc Sights. Scrape Juice. Scent Loc. Smart Sight (Hunting). Flite-Mate, Easton. True Flight. Muzzy. Fcathcrlite Stands Occupation: I am currently working while trying to make archery a full time job. Number of years shooting: 9 years Bow: Mathews Conquest Pro & Feather MAX, 65 pounds Arrow : True Flights's Easton arrows Bow Sight: Sure Loc Shorty Lite. 6" extension with Bull’s Eye Scope 3 power (painted dot) Bow String: Zebra Twist and Dyna Flilc 97. 22 strands Type of Release: T.R U. Ball Chappy Boss Arrow Rest: Bodoodle Pro 500 Make of Binoculars/Scope: Brunton Optics (Etcma Series) Stabilizer: X-Ring Equipment tuning method: Set arrow nock slightly above center, shoot through paper and adjust rest until perfect hole or a slightly high left tear. How do you aim? I try to concentrate mostly on my scope. Daily practice routine: Varies. I shoot as much as I feel needed to be at the top of my game. Some days 1 might shoot from daylight to dark, other days I may shoot only 30 minutes to an hour. It’s important to make quality not quantity. You can shoot too much. Goals for the next year: To have a good lime. meet people, promote archery as a fun and family oriented sport. Compete to the best of my ability, but have fun. CONDITIONING EXERCISES Physical: At the time, the only exercise would be riding my mountain bike and working out

occasionally. Mental: Trust in the Lord Jesus Who is your coach and what does he or she do for your archcry? Chuck Terrell has been a definite help to my shooting form and especially the mental part of handling the pressure. Are you active in any archery organizations? ASA. IBO. NABH, BHA and APA Biography: Nine years ago. my dad came home from work with a Bear Polar L.T.D.. Neither of us knew anything about a bow. but by the end of the afternoon we were having a blast. With the bow set at only 35 lbs. we were shooting at paper plates, milk jugs and anything else that we could set in front of our hay bales. A day or so later, a friend of mine was al the house. He had shot competitively before so he knew a good bit about bows. He started bringing sights, stabilizers, peep sights. releases and anything else you could put on a bow. I was amazed. I had no idea how much fun this was going to be. Shortly afterwards. I was hooked on archery. I spent my whole paycheck one week on a completely new setup, bow, overdraw. sights, stabilizer, etc. He carried me to a couple of local 3-D tournaments and that was it. I have been shooting ever since. After about a year of shooting, I took up bowhunting for whitetail deer My first year I had a little luck and bagged two docs. Archcry was now a year-round sport for me. Tournaments in the summer and hunting in the winter. As I got more involved. I began hearing about the National and World Championship shoots. After about my third year, I decided to give some of them a try. I shot in the IBO World Championship in Indiana. Being from Alabama. 1 made the trip very excitedly. I finished well enough that I decided to keep trying. Two years ago I signed up in the ASA tournament trail. Unsure of my chances. I entered the men's pro division. 1 finished 11 th place overall and made a little money. I continued to shoot the pro class and had two second place finishes and a couple more in the top 10. Iwas really surprised to do so well. finishing third in the overall points for the year. After the season had ended. Bcar/Jennings offered me some support. I very gladly accepted, and ever since, things have only gotten better. I am real excited about the upcoming year and 1 hope that it will bring more good friends and finishes. I like archery because it is a very competitive sport, and it has so many good hearted people involved. I have made a

countless number of friends since I began shooting. And I hope that there will be many more to come. Archery is a great sport for everyone — men, women, boys, girls, families ... especially families! Give it a try. I think you will like it. Most memorable archery experience: Winning IBO World Championship in Pcekn-Peak Resort in New York. 1997 Why I like archery: 1 like archcry because it is competitive and mostly because there are so many good people out there. Most of them would be just as happy to sec you win as they would if they had won. Message for our readers: To have fun. Leant to trust in the Lord. Archery' and everything else is only materialistic things to enjoy. Trust and have fun.

NFAA Pro Unlimited Champion Michelle Ragsdale

Age: 38 Sponsor(s): Precision Shooting Equipment. Easton. BCY. Carter Releases Do you svork for a living or are you supported by sonic type of sponsor? Certified Critical Care Nurse Number of years shooting: 31 years Boss : PSE Mach 7. 45 pounds. 41” long. Arrow: Easton A/C/E 850. 75 grain points. AAE Vanes. Easton 88 Scries nocks. 26 1/2” long. Indoors, Easton 2012,145 grain points, Easton 88 Series Nocks, feathers. 26 1/2" long. Sight: PSE Posilok with 120X Scope String: BCY 450 Premium. 14 strands Type of Release; Carter BK Target Arrow Rest: Springy Stabilizer: Easton A/C/E Stabilizer. 34" Equipment Tuning Method: Paper test for initial look al how close I am; then shoot for groups at 40 yards and make adjustments as necessary (I have to be in top shooting form first).

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How do you aim? 1 keep both eyes open. center everything, focus on target (dead center), not on scope! Again, aiming is easier when I'm in top shooting form and have a lot of stamina. Daily Practice Routine: During tournament time I like to shoot at least ninety arrows daily at a very small target. This builds endurance and keeps me on my toes! CONDITIONING EXERCISES Physical: Run 2 miles three times a week for cardiovascular fitness. Shoot or pull my bow at least ninety times daily. Mental: Visualize a perfect shot. I try to mentally "feel" what it's like to execute a perfect shot. Then 1 try to repeat this as many times as I can. Who is your coach and what docs he or she do for your archcry? 1 don't have a so called "coach", but I am surrounded by a wealth of knowledge from husband, Terry, my dad. Wayne Sanderson, and my father-in-law, Bob Ragsdale. They can see when things aren't quite right and they arc always willing to help if 1 ask for it. National/lntcrnational Titles: 1982 NFAA Outdoor 1979 Las Vegas 1978 North American Indoor 1990 IFA A 1990 PAA Outdoor Nationals 1984-'85-'86-'93 Big Sky Open 1993 NFAA Outdoor Nationals 1992 PAA Indoor 2-Time Desert Shoot Out 1997 NFAA Outdoor National Biography: I was a very lucky child in that my parents involved me in archery at the very early age of seven. I shot my first tournament when I was nine and 1 have been "hooked" ever since. Throughout my archcry career I have been very fortunate to win a few tournaments along the way, and to make some money. But money and tournaments come and go. What has stayed with me throughout this journey have been my family and friends. I have seen many places and met many faces those things slay with you for life. I am currently on my sixteenth year as a professional archer. I plan to continue shooting as long as I can - fortunately my desire and enthusiasm for this sport grows stronger every year. Most memorabe archcry experience: It is extremely hard to pick one experience out of my career, but I guess winning the PAA Indoor Nationals in Las Vegas in 1992 is my current favorite. It wasn't just winning the shoot as much as the way it was won - in a shoot-off. And for the icing on the cake - Terry won. also a shoot-off. Why I like archery: archery has given me opportunities in my life I otherwise would not JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1998

have had. 1 have traveled, and made many lifelong friends and met some of the most wonderful people in the world. Nobody can ever take those things away from me. Message to our readers: To the kids ... always believe in yourself - you have what it takes to be a winner.. .not just in archcry but in life itself. I fit's in your head and your heart, it will be yours!

Fifteen years ago you won your first NFAA Outdoor title. Did you feel any differently when you won this year's title? I probably felt less pressure this year because thefirst championship in any division is always the hardest. I did have a long period between wins early in my indoor shooting. I feel stronger and more confident now than I did / 5 years ago. Fifteen years 1 didn t run, didn t stay m shape. / was 25 pounds heavier. It was 10years ago that Terry' and I started running. IPe run at least 2 miles every other day and it has really improved our cardiovascularfitness. Ifeel better at 38 than 1 did al 18. What is that little secret you fee! puts you on the top? I think it s our running. You get your heart in shape so you can handle (he pressure to shoot 300 instead of299 to win the big one. h certainly helps you when you are walking up and down those hills so you aren't huffing and puffing. Doyon do visualization ofa perfect shot? If I’m working a bunch or am having problems 1 will, if things are going well I hardly ever get into the mental side. If you can disengage your brain you will be belter off. 1 know what it shouldfeel like You ’»•<’ been competing about 30 years now. / hear you shot a 1278 with a recurve bow at the Duel in the Desert. Are you planning to try out for the 2000 Olympic Team ? Yes. / would like to make the Olympic Team in 2000. What got me motivated about it was watching the 1996 Summer Games video in Las I egas this spring. It just blew me away that the Korean women can dominate our sport so strongly and we are the ones with all the technology. Not that 1 'm going to be the answer. I in 38 and going to be 41 when the next Olympics will be held. But that may be my only opportunity to do it. I'm going to take this year and shoot a couple ofthe nationals with a recurve then decide what I have to do. Then in ‘99 / will have to put my compound down. 1 'm not sure because it will break my heart. I will have to dedicate more time to practice to make the 2000 Team.

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/ took lots ofnotes in Victoria at the World Target. / watched the recurve archer s competition, what they were doing and noted what equipment they were using. Terry' and I are going to put our heads together and hope we can get me on to the Team. I think we need somejire and motivation to reach 1300 scores consistantly. We need more women to push each other to higher levels. Be need to make the team and then go on to win the Gold Medal in the 2000 Olympics. h will be fun because it is our whole family's goal. Be talk about it often and i love it. * 29

1997 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational was the World’s Largest Longbow Event in 1997 “Robin Hood and Maid Marion" Awarded Cash and Silver after Super Competitive Shoot Out! Previous Great Lakes Longbow Invitationals put on by the Michigan Longbow Association were the world’s largest longbow event. The 1997 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, July 1113, 1997, can still lay claim to this coveted title. Over 1,300 longbow shooting adults paid an entry fee plus another 335 “no fee” youths to partake in the Invitational shooting events. Couple this with another 3.000 plus viewers and you have numbers attesting the 1997 title. The 1997 event was held on the grounds of the Berrien County Sportsmen Club in Berrien Springs. Michigan. As usual the event was a weekend of longbow shooting, renewing old friendships and making new ones, a kid staring wide-eyed at a mountain man dressed to the teeth in period clothing, or a school superintendent in nothing but a loincloth, and it’s about how a longbow shoot can be a vehicle to gather people

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from around the country for a weekend totally devoted to promoting traditional values. Special highlights of this Invitational were the presence of noted “traditionalists”: Fred Asbcll, T.J. Conrads, Dick Robertson, Ron LaClair, Jerry Pierce and many, many more. A special raffle was held to help defray some of the medical expenses “Grass Roots Traditionalist” Jay Massey incurred prior to his death and what an honor it was to have his wife and daughter, Martha and Sophia, in attendance. A longbow shootout was held to determine the G.L.L.l.’s 1997 Robin Hood and Maid Marion. The winners were awarded $500 cash and special silver arrow awards in recognition of their longbow shooting skills. After two eliminations the highly competitive event determined the winners to be:

* Robin Hood Jerry Schmidt of Marengo, IL * Maid Marion Linda Graham of Mt. Pleasant. NC The 1998 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational will be held July 17-19, 1998 at the same location. Plans are already being formulated and finalized so it will again be the world’s largest longbow event of the year. If longbows are your game, the 1998 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational should be a must! Again, in 1998 a new Robin Hood and Maid Marion will be determined and awarded cash and special silver arrows. If you are into competitive longbow shooting or just want to sec how good you are, be sure to compete in this 1998 event. For more information on the 1998 Great Lakes Longbow Invitational contact the Michigan Longbow Association, P. O. Box 578, Dept. USA. Potterville, MI 48876.

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Bull’s Eye Sights Announces 1997-98 “Preserve Our Heritage Contest for Kids!” Lawrenceville. GA — Young people are the heart of the great and ancient sport of archery and. in an era of quick and easy electronic gratification. Bull’s Eye Sights and participating prize sponsors want to encourage young people to undertake the archery challenge. "We believe that the more often young people see their family. friends and peers shooting, scoring, winning, the more they'll want to get involved, too!" says Bull's Eye President Clyde Hartsell. So, if you have great photos or fun snapshots of your kids having fun with their bows and arrows, shooting tournaments, bowhunting . . . or just standing around tinkering with their gear . . you are invited to enter them in the Bull’s Eye “Preserve Our Heritage Contest For Kids!" Bull's Eye will use your photos in archery newsletters, on the Internet, and in national magazines to promote the participation of young people in archery and bowhunting. The "Preserve Our Heritage Contest For Kids!" is not just for the little ones, though. If you have a picture of yourself as a young Robin Hood, hunting with your dad. building arrows, competing in a tournament with your mom, or even helping cook and eat a venison roast . . send it along' Really Great Prizes! Win the Grand Prize. A fully equipped single cam McPherson bow with a top quality Bull's Eye sight, a Bodoodle arrow rest for yourself... or for your special young sidekick! Lots of Honorable Mentions prizes too. from Nature’s Essence. Team Dan Fitzgerald. Muzzy Products. and Savage Systems. Entering is Easy' Mail us your photo along with some very simple information Tell us who is in the picture and where and when it was taken. Be sure to give your address (telephone, fax or e-mail information) for identification, because in addition to the Grand Prizes, there will be lots of Honorable Mention Prizes, too! Photos will be judged on clarity and their impact on and appeal to a panel of judges which will include youth of all ages. Help us preserve and promote our heritage. Enter your photos now. Send your entnes to: Preserve Our Heritage Contest for Kids! 1320 Pinyon Place Lawrenceville. GA 30243 NOTE: Photos become the property of Bull’s Eye Sights and will not be returned (we assume that you have the negative). Submission is permission to use the photo and information in newsletters, on the Internet Archery Mall (www.archerymall.com) and in national magazines to promote the involvement of young people in archery and bowhunting. Bull’s Eye will carefully use all photos and information without a specific address to preserve your public anonymity. Questions may be directed to Clyde Hartsell. President. Bull's Eye Sights (E-Mail: archery@mindsprmg.com). or to Rick Sapp, President. Rick Sapp & Associates (E-Mail: rsa@archerymall.com). JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1998

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Spain Takes the Silver • Also, we visit an Archery Seminar in Spain

Author Freddie Troncoso

Spain? Yes, Spain won the silver medals for the men’s compound team event at the World Championships held in Victoria, Canada this past August. The Spanish men’s compound team comprised of shooters Jose Ignacio Catalan, Juan Bautista Sancho and Antonio Cerra emerged victorious after overtaking several formidable teams including Canada. Slovenia, and Brazil. The trio shot steady and strong before losing to Hungary who took the gold for this noteworthy world championship event. As most recall, the Spanish archers surprised the world by winning the coveted Men's Recurve Team Olympic gold medals during the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games. This proves to the world that the European archers arc way up on world class shooting and that they possess the ability and knowledge to emerge victorious in all world class archcry competition. The 1992 Spanish Men's Team gold medals went to Antonio Vasquez, Juan Carlos Holgado and Alfonso Melendez, who were led and coached by the respected Russian coach Victor Sideruk who worked and coached them on to victory and to the gold. Although the country of Spain docs not solely concentrate nor pledge all of her funds to archery, the government does provide ample monies for the coaching, training and development of future Olympic hopefuls. The “Real Fedcracion Espanola De Trio Con Arco" is affiliated to FITA and is also in charge of the “National Committee" for coaches and trainers. In an effort to further the knowledge of Spain’s coaches and shooters, the

Federation brings in guest speakers and prominent coaches to Spain for the purpose of learning whatever they can that will better their chances of winning and that will improve their shooting. Due to the fact that Eva and 1 speak Spanish to some degree, we were asked to conduct a seminar that took place in the city of Alcala de Henarcs. Spain that is situated very close to the capitol of Madrid. We also had some very qualified help from Tomas Cerra, his son Antonio, Juan Carlos Holgado. Antonio Vasquez and from Yago del Villar Dura who acted as translator of technical terms in Spanish. Together, we carried the seminar to the finale where we focused on the importance of Basic Form for recurve shooters and advanced compound bow/release shooting techniques. The seminar took place from November 12th to November 16. 1997. In spite of inclement weather and much rain, we found the people of Spain to be very cordial, warm, friendly and very knowledgeable with regards to shooting and pertaining to archcry in general. We also had a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with some very delicious and authentic Spanish food. Spain is world renowned for her seafood, coffee, wines and desserts. We also dined on succulent pork and beef delicacies that will never be forgotten by either Eva or I. The city of Alcala de Hcnarcs is a small charming city that happens to be the birthplace of the great renowned literary writer Miguel de Cervantes. Cervantes wrote his Don Quixote masterpiece that is known

throughout the world as a very entertaining piece of satirical literature. It is no wonder that the city has dedicated a museum to this great writer and poet — “Don Quixote" statues and artifacts can be purchased most everywhere throughout this interesting city. Yes, it appears that Cervantes and his theme will continue to live forever! With regards to archery, the future appears to be very bright and promising for the country of Spain and her archers. We learned that Spanish archers and her people possess all of the qualities that are required for making great champions. They are inquisitive, positive, and very dedicated to doing whatever it takes to win and emerge victorious. The only criticism that was heard came from Eva Troncoso who advised them that they were going to have to change their ways with regards to eating late and drinking too much coffee. I Tone is serious about doing well at tournaments, eating late and drinking too much coffee will not help much with dealing with the element of nerves and tournament pressure. Too much caffeine adds to the “shakes” and jitters of tournament shooting. On the final day of the seminar, we were joined and visited by the President of the Spanish “Real Fcderacion” who is Jose Carlos Mallorqui del Corral. Santiago Fernandez, Secretary of RFETA and Jose Ramon Alonzo, Vice President of the Federation who joined the president during his visit. We were honored by the presence of these dignitaries and had a brief opportunity to share our thoughts with this elite group.

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Several coaches and experts assisted with the presentation of this seminar. Among these VIP’s were Juan Carlos Holgado (1992 Olympic Team Gold Medallist) Antonio Vasquez (1992 Olympic Team Gold Medallist) Antonio Cerra, (bow mechanics and tuning) and his famous father Tomas Cerra, who is the author of Arco Recurvado* a complete and very thorough book dedicated to the art and technique of shooting the recurve bow. This book will take archers to the very top echelon of peak performance and optimum shooting. At the close of the seminar, I had the opportunity to talk with newly appointed National Archcry Coach for Spain who happens to be the very ambitious and dedicated Juan Carlos Holgado. Holgado is very positive when it comes down to what he plans to do and accomplish with the archers of Spain. Says Holgado, “My goal is to share everything that 1 know about archery with all of our archers so that they can emerge victorious and thus, be recognized throughout the world. I prefer to work with people who are truly willing to learn to improve their shooting. I find that it is easiest to work with people who Continued on page 34

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Attendees (L-R) Bottom Row: Luis Angel Quintero Acero, Victor Juan Rorg. Fatima Agudo Garcia. Juan Martinez Condomi. Jose Ramon Fernandez Garcia. Juan Carlos Holgado (Spanish National Coach). Next three coaches standing: Arturo Lorenzo Garcia. Maria Ortiz Llamas. Fernando Julian Lopez. Third Row: Tomas Cerra. Freddie Troncoso. Luis Vera Moreno, Angelo Gil Falco. Alberto Blazqucz Arbonies, (space) Antonio Cerra. Back Row: Yaga De! Dura, Antonio I lisquez (barely visible) and Francisco Bethcncourt Fehles. Not shown: Jorge Mato Posse and Eva Troncoso — photographer.

have less knowledge and who are sincerely by winning tournaments IVe always keep willing Io loam. We all realize that those a watchful eye on everyone who has who know a lot of theory and who know promise and is willing to work hard. " everything are most difficult to convince Returning to the background and laurels and to change. For certain the secret to all of Juan Carlos Holgado, it is interesting to good shooting is to work hard and to leam that he has personally been trained continue working towards our goals — by Coach Sidcruk, Mike King, Sheri There is no other way." Rhodes and Rick McKinney. Says Juan Carlos, how does your country Holgado, “My most demanding training go about discovering new talent for occurred under the watchful eyes of Coach archery? Sidcruk whose middle name is work, work "IVe accomplish this through several and more work!" methods. The main method utilized is that Presently, Juan Carlos is writing we go around making selections from technical articles for the private Spanish various regions where we conduct junior publication entitled Arco y Fletchas and is and youth archery training programs. IVe also involved doing writings for another do this through the study offilms and videos archcry publication. Says Holgado. along with personal observations and "Although I am primarily a recurve bow inputs from our coaches and trainers. shooter, I am forced to leam the sensations Once we make those selections, we of the compound bow so that I can relate to thoroughly look into thefamily background others what 1 know about this style of of the archers to see if they have what it shooting." Yes. Juan Carlos Holgado is a takes to become an Olympic hopeful. Our young and very eager man on a very tough selections are based mostly on natural mission. I sincerely believe that he will ability and by who is shooting better than accomplish his mission and that he will do others. For example, ifwe have 60 shooters it with all the dignity and honor that is taking part in our training programs, we typical of the Spanish people. Buena Sucrte will categorize them according to scores Juan Carlos! (Good Luck, Juan Carlos) thus placing them in either A. B. or C categories according to scores. The A Antonio Vasquez group will be visited seven times a year. During this seminar, we were also The B group will be visited three limes a fortunate to have in our ranks Spain’s year while the remaining C group will be premier archer and shooter Antonio visited only once a year. However, don't Vdsquez who so generously assisted us with forget that any archer may move up in the recurve bow/ finger shooting segment category by improving their shooting and of this seminar. Following is a short 34

interview with Antonio Vasquez who openly shares his vast knowledge on proper shooting form and technique. Antonio, what did it take, on your behalf, to win the 1992 Team Gold at the Olympics and how did you personally feel about being left alone on the shooting line to shoot the final and deciding arrow for your team and gold? About all 1 can say is that it took work. work, and more work to win the Gold Medal match for the men s leam event. IVe shot a minimum of200 arrows per day, took part in physical training and also received mental tutoring and guidance as part of our training program. As I shot the last arrow, I was so concentrated on the task at hand that I was totally unaware that 1 was the very last person on the line. I shot the last arrow like / always have - by theproper use ofmy personalform and with what was ingrained into my shooting makeup and procedures. Antonio, will you describe your shooting sequence for us? Certainly. The first thing that I do is to relax my bow hand followed by the relaxation of my pulling hand. Secondly. I position my draw-arm scapula toward the outside. From there. I do not move it. I then anchor, but continue pulling- or at least that is the sensation that I have as I aim and hold. I then release the arrow by use ofa very relaxed pulling hand. I keep aiming as if 1 hadn't released the arrow. I also try to maintain the same rate of shot execution. And by this. I am referring to the rate oftime that it takes for me to shoot each and every arrow individually. How do you feel about your current status of shooting? I find my level of shooting to be a bit lower than usual. I believe that this is due to the fact that I do not train as diligently as I have in the past. Also I am lacking the mental training that we were getting while we trained for the Olympics. IVhat is your best F1TA score? I have shot a 1304 F1TA. a 582 indoor round and a near perfect 30 meter total of 358 point total. My favorite round is the outdoor F1TA. Shooting indoors does not appeal to me in any way. How do you feel about Spain with regards to shooting and winning? I believe that under the guidance of the current programs initiated by Juan Carlos Holgado and others. Spain will emerge as a challenging archery force that will be tough to contend with. THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER

How much do you practice personally? Right now. I am busy and involved with coaching and training the Spanish youths and beginners so that we can continue to have new shooters to select from. Hopefully, >ve will thus develop new future champions for our country of Spain. I try to practice two or three hours, three days per week at minimum. How do you personally fee! about the compound bow? / have tried the compound but am not quite convinced that this is the direction that / wish to go with. What do you think about the Korean method of shooting? I think that they copy everything very well. They discard what doesn t work for them and keep what does. They are very good archers. What are your plans for the future? 1 intend to stay in archery as long as possible. As long as 1 have students. I will keep on coaching and working with young archers so that Spain can continue to be competitive. Presently. I am working and living on the island ofIbiza where 1 instruct children between the ages of eight to fourteen years of age. How important is physical training with you?

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I believe that weighs training and physical conditioning is very importantfor archery. We must always remember that the archer must be strong enough to handle and control the pulling weight of the bow and be able to do this repeatedly without tiring. Thank you Juan Carlos Holgado, Antonio Vasqucz and all archers of Spain. In closing, 1 would like to personally thank Tomas Cerra and the Spanish Federation for their efforts in helping to coordinate this seminar and for brining Eva and I to Spain as speakers and guests. I am also taking this opportunity to recommend Mr. Cerra’s fine instructional book to the archers of Spain and to others throughout the world. Thanks again to youthful Antonio Cerra for his dynamic presentation on bow mechanics and bow tuning. Farewell Spain, and may your arrow continue to head for the gold bringing you continued success and victory. Viva Espana!

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Freezing Some Causes, Preventions and Cures

FOREWORD Due to several requests from archers throughout the world. I am publishing a reprint of Dr. Clarence N. Hickman's article on “freezing” (Target Panic) that appeared in the August issue of the American Bowman Review during 1941. The most important feature of this article is the mention of the clicker device that was credited to a certain Mr. Gene Jones who was a member of the New York Archers during that time period. It is very important to notice that the device was invented and came about as a means of combating target panic and freezing and not as a draw check! You will undoubtedly become convinced of this statement and of the true purpose of the clicker when we read the line that mentions quote, “He releases as soon as the lever falls." I believe that this article is a marvelous article that truly hits and exemplifies the true frustrations and anxieties associated with shooting the bow and arrow. If it wasn’t for the modem day foresight of men like Mr. Jones and Earl Hoyt Jr. who saw what the clicker was going to do for archery and the sport of archery, we would still be in the dark ages and would still be trying our best to shoot and break 1000 point F1TA rounds to no avail. We can thank our lucky stars that the clicker has been erroneously categorized as a draw-check instead of a triggering device that it is. Thank you FITA Council and all of legislators for allowing the use of such a marvelous and necessary device. Without the clicker, we would most surely have far fewer archers than those

By Dr. C. N. Hickman Foreword: About twelve years ago I began writing a series of articles for publication in Ye Sylvan Archer. After several of these articles had been published word reached me that many archers objected to using valuable space in the magazine for mathematical dissertations. The series was stopped and since then the archery magazines have not been bothered with me. When I had something that I could not keep on my chest I sought relief through the scientific magazines. Now I have a message that I thought might be of interest to archers so I am asking for some space again. However do not become frightened for fear that former mistakes are to be repeated. With the work load that I am now carrying there is no danger of many issues being cluttered up with my spouting. It is easily possible that this will be that last message that you will receive from me from this world. In any case I guarantee that there will not be a single equation used in this discussion. We are told by those who have been near death’s door by freezing that near the end the sensation is a pleasant one. I can assure you that the freezing about which I wish to talk is not accompanied by any such sensation. Were I to describe the sensation that accompanies an archer’s freezing, the editor would delete the description so that it is sufficient to say that instead of a heavenly sensation that it is a negative heavenly one. There are many ways in which freezing develops but fundamentally the causes are all alike. It develops only when some sighting system is used. It is not confined to archery but is quite prevalent in pistol or

gun shooting. Even in skcct shooting where the sighting is short it is often developed. The trigger squeeze used with guns or pistols is just as valuable in preventing freezing as it is in preventing flinching. In the case of archery the muscles arc under considerable strain during the holding period. The beginning archer who understands how to sight is usually bothered by the fact that he has difficulty in keeping on the point of aim. or the target. He probably worries more about this than is justified because he probably has done some shooting with a gun and thinks that he must have perfect sighting. As a result he holds a long time trying to have a perfect aim at the time of the loose. There arc so many other factors that may spoil his shot that withall his precision in sighting he docs not do so well. As the muscles develop and his technique improves he finds it less and less difficult to get a good aim. Frequently he learns that the aim docs not have to be so perfect in order to get a good score. He learns that coordination is more important than the aiming. He finds it easy to get on the point of aim and he releases as soon as he is on the point. He may even find it so easy to get on the point that he will shoot quite fast. In some cases it is to finish the round before it starts to rain or even to shoot two rounds instead of one. In any case there comes a day when he realizes that he is shooting too fast and that if he is to make tournament winning scores that he must be more careful with his aiming. He therefore is a little more deliberate in getting on the point and finds that his hit is better but is somewhat perplexed to note that the arrow was released before he intended. Repeated shots reveal the horrifying fact that the arrow is released as soon as it is in line with the point of aim. He may be as deliberate as he pleases in getting on the point but once there the arrow goes. Some archers let it go at that and arc quite deliberate in getting on the point and continue to shoot a fair score. Others make up their minds that they will hold in spite of negative heaven. They decide to hold until after the count of say three or five. Indeed they may under these

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conditions hold for a while but seldom to the count originally selected. The very resourceful archer will decide that he should hold and not shoot at all and thus practice holding. He finds this easy to do and sometimes while holding thus he decides to let her fly just to sec what happens. He finds that the shot was splendid. He then decides that he will fool his nervous system that he will hold with no intention of shooting but then on getting on the point in a good manner he will shoot. This works fine for a few times but it doesn’t last. He may grit his teeth and say 1 am going to hold but he usually docs not. Even if he docs hold he is likely to flinch when he releases. Now after defeat on all sides a subconscious fear develops that the arrow will go as soon as it is in line with the point. The arm is raised to bring the arrow tip in line with the point of aim and it is easy to do this until it gets close to the point and then it stops and will not go any further. A NEW FREEZER IS BORN. He finds that he can hold below the point as long as he wishes but that he cannot raise his arm any further. He tries coming down on the point or from one side but then results are the same he freezes just before he gets on the point. The resourceful archer sets his point so that when he freezes if he lets fly the arrow will hit the target. This works for a few items but he soon finds that he is freezing a little sooner. If he uses all his will power and raises to the point the arrow goes and is usually thrown high and to the right cither by the motion or a flinch. Some archers decide that they will lay off for a while but they find it does no good. On the other hand it does not seem to do any good to keep on shooting except that it keeps the muscles in shape and keeps the mental equilibrium out of shape. What can the archer do? You ask me, who has been fighting this for twelve years? Now I will fool you, I can tell you what to do. It is a well known fact that many an archer has changed from right hand shooting to left hand shooting and thereby eliminated the difficulty. There are too many of these and they are well known so that there is no question but that it is helpful and in many cases a complete cure. It is possible that having had the experience of what happens when they begin to shoot fast they never let this bad habit creep on them. They can tell that story better than 1.1 wish

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to confine my remarks to how to beat the game without changing to left hand shooting. I also wish to state here game without changing to left hand shooting has any advantage over right hand shooting. Dr. Elmer has raised this question. I believe that a left hand shooter who has developed freezing can change to right hand shooting and get the same benefit as the right hand shooter gets by changing to left hand shooting. Before revealing the great secret I wish to comment on one other point. 1 was once accused along with Klogsteg and others as being responsible for the ills of so many archers. I was told that we talked about freezing and caused archers who never had heard of the trouble to get the habit. 1 did not take the reprimand very seriously as I had had a similar experience in my own home. My daughter, who at an early age, had shot wonderful scores accused me of the same thing. She was Long Island and Metropolitan junior champion and while still ofjunior age won women’s championship in the southern New York tournament. I developed freezing before she did and did talk a great about it so that when she got the disease 1 was blamed for it. Now I happen to know many archers who developed the disease who had never heard of it. I recently was asked by a Japanese archer: “Dr. Hickman, what is trouble when hand won’t move? Can hold long time but can’t get him over?” Now I had seen that archer hold for a long, long time but never suspected that he was freezing. I then explained to him the common trouble that comes to so many archers. He had never heard of it but said that he remembered reading in a Japanese instruction book that it was a good plan to release so that you did not know when the

arrow was going to leave. The instructions stated that the string should be slowly released and by doing that the archer would not be able to know just when the string would leave his thumb. Last year while attending the archery school at Teela-Wooket, Russ Hoogerhyde suggested that I use what he calls the trigger squeeze and that it might help me. After three minutes of practice and instructions I shot over 500 in the American round for the first time in years. I still had difficulty in getting on the point but continued to shoot well over 400 the rest of the year. Hoogerhyde’s trigger release was identical with the Japanese instructions. If you can get on the point, keep on it and then slowly release the string, playing a game to see how long you can keep it on the fingers. It is a delightful feeling when it slips off without your having any fore warning. The release is perfect and you do not have time to flinch. Reaction times measured by doctors doing research show that the time to get the arm in motion after an unexpected signal is longer than the 20 to 30 thousandths of a second required for the arrow to leave the bow. While the trigger squeeze is helpful it may not be the answer to all freezers. Some have difficulty with it. It is of course necessary to use the spread during the release otherwise the string will get away from the chin during the process of opening the fingers. While the fingers are being opened, the shoulders are spread and the left arm extended enough to keep the string always against the chin. While a score of 500 is nothing to brag about, it is a great deal more than 181, my low American Round made when my freezing was almost Continued on page 46

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Over the years, not much has been written about form. Most articles you read deal with tuning and gadgets. Form seems to be somewhat of a subjective matter. In my opinion, there arc some shooting forms better than others. The one that I teach in the NFAA Shooter’s School is a composite of what I’ve observed 90% of the “winners" using over the years. I call it “idiot-proof archery." The posture is natural and the bow is held mainly by bone to bone contact in perfect alignment, versus a muscle-based individually contrived methodology of varying proportions. Theoretically, (at least on paper) archery says, “you don't have to do it my way or Joe Archer’s way, all you have to do is” ... do it the same way every time.” The following is a list of 44 of the different form flaws that we cover in the NFAA Shooter's School, how to identify them and also how to correct them. The correction is based on achieving this “idiot proof form which is much easier to do the same way every time, because it is natural and logical, holds up much better under pressure, is less practice-intensive, and not as hard to absorb to the subconscious level 38

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as some of the more unorthodox ways of shooting a bow and arrow. These 44 arc the most common that I have noticed. However, I’m sure you can probably add to the list. Because of it’s length, the second and third parts will appear in the next issues. It will be broken into the following general categories: Stance, Alignment, Bow Hand and Grip, Anchor, Bow Arm, Finger Release and Mechanical Release. The assumption will be made that this is a righthanded archer. The opposite will be true for a left-hander. Also this form is somewhat idealistic in nature and assumes that all archers can attain this exact form which is at best generalization. You must remember adjustments to accommodate individual physical characteristics must often times be made. Stance 1. Feet too close together (ankles touching or almost touching.) This is a common flaw, especially among 3-D shooters. If your feet arc too close together, it promotes leaning back (another flaw!) just to keep your balance. When you lean back, the bow shoulder rolls up, which causes you to use the shoulder (deltoid) muscle instead of your back muscles, which causes an unsteady sight picture. As you can see, one flaw can cause several more flaws, and conversely, correcting one flaw can help clear up other problems you might be having. Feet should be shoulder width apart with weight evenly distributed on both feet. This should also help with inconsistencies you might encounter in shooting up and down hills. 2. Leaning back. Looking from the side at the profile of an archer at full draw’, there is sometimes a tendency to throw the left hip toward the target and lean back with the upper body. This is usually caused by too long of a draw length. This throws the draw elbow into too low of a position and makes back tension much more difficult to achieve, because of the pivot point is at a much higher point for the draw elbow and draw shoulder instead of between the shoulder blades. It also promotes

rolling the bow shoulder which creates tension in the bow arm and a shaky sight picture. Feet, hips and shoulders should line up, one above the other. The aiming eye should be over the belt buckle and the buttons on the shirt should run straight down when looking at side profile. Leaning over the bow. Looking from behind the archer, he would appear to be bent slightly forward at the waist, shoulders and/or neck. Leaning over the bow causes premature fatigue, promotes creeping and erratic arrow groups. The head and neck should be relaxed on a straight, relaxed spine. Body profile in “Z” formation. This is a combination of two form flaws. Looking from the side at the profile of an archer at full draw, an archer will throw his front hip forward, the trunk of the body is leaning back, and the head is bent forward into the bow, creating a zigzag or “Z” formation of the spine. It is nearly impossible to exactly duplicate all of these angles each time, thus making shooting form inconsistent. Once again, it is important to align the spine, head and neck in a straight. RELAXED line. Twisted at the waist (feet open, shoulders closed). Looking from behind the archer, the feet would be slightly open (30“-45° angle to the target), but the upper body and shoulders are still aligned straight to the target. This frequently happens when an archer changes his foot position to a more open stance, but doesn’t adjust the upper body to line up with the feet. (He sets his feet in the new position, but draws the bow back to the “straight to the target” position, the way he is used to, especially if he has or used to have too long of a draw length.) A symptom of this problem is a pain or cramp in the lower kidney area. It is important that the hips are directly above thefeet. and the shoulders are directly abo ve the hips.

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as the nose, or higher to get proper back tension. On an archer’s back, if you draw an imaginary line from the tip of the elbow, down the back of the upper arm, to the spine, it should end right between the shoulder blades (at the rhomboid muscles). If the elbow is too low, draw the imaginary line and it will end up in the upper shoulder area or just below the neck, causing the bow to be pulled with the upper shoulder muscles and the arm muscles. For proper hack tension, the bow should be pulled from a point about 2 inches below the tip ofthe elbow (lookingfront behind the archer, alfull draw) opposite the crease in the elbow. The elbow is then operated with the rhomboid back muscles, not the arms or shoulders. Draw elbow too high. Some coaches will say that it is impossible to have the draw elbow too high and I tend to agree with them, but there are exceptions. If the elbow becomes too high that the draw wrist bends, this can cause torque problems. If the elbow is artificially high, not naturally high (because of abnormally long upper arms), it would be hard to duplicate the same position shot to shot (as stated in #6). The tip of the elbow should be approximately as high as the nose. In general though, it is better to have the elbow too high, than too low. Draw elbow out of line with the arrow. I f the tip of the elbow is outside

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the imaginary line to the target, it can cause the release hand to fly out and away from the face, (causing string torque) instead of straight back, like it should. If the elbow is too far inside, (toward the archer’s back at full draw, looking from behind the elbow) this can also cause bow and string torque by pulling into or across the face. etc. The draw elbow should be in line, or very nearly in line behind the arrow at the moment of explosion. Draw wrist bent. Some archers bend their wrist because they are using the wrist and hand muscles to pull the bow string back, instead of the back muscles. Unfortunately, some mechanical release models, such as the concho type, can only be shot with a bent wrist because the barrel won’t line up with a straight wrist. Finger shooters who bend their wrists may find the arrow will fall off the rest frequently. Another reason that causes the wrist to bend is some archers collapse into the back of their neck at anchor upon coming to full draw. At the moment of explosion, the hand wrist-arm unit sort of “unravels" causing severe bow and string torque, which in turn causes unexplained lefts and rights. The wrist should be straight. expanded, and relaxed, regardless of whether you shoot with fingers or a mechanical release.

Bow Hand and Grip The bow hand is the part of form that is much more important than most people realize, because it is the final place that the human body can influence the bow's effect on the arrow. 10. High wrist grip. This grip is actually considered by some preferable to the low wrist grip that I teach. The logic of the high grip is, there is less hand on

the bow to influence the shot. In practice though, the average archer will find it impossible to duplicate the exact same hand position and pressure on the grip consistently over and over and over. There are a handful of well-known archers who have mastered the high wrist grip and do quite well with it. However, it takes many, many hours of practice to perfect it. More muscles are used in the high wrist grip than the low (more tension in the hand) which can cause an unsteady sight picture. When an archer starts to get tired, distracted. or stressed, the bow hand will “break down" and he will experience high and low arrows. 1 recommend the low wrist because it is already as relaxed as possible, thereby much easier to duplicate over and over, regardless of the physical condition of the archer or the amount of practice put in. The pressure should be on the bone at the base of the thumb on the thumb side of the lifeline, directly in front and as an extension of the radius bone (the big bone in the forearm) NOT on the web of the hand between the thumb and index finger. 11. Grip across lifeline (too much hand in the bow). With a few notable exception. most professional archers prefer not to have the bow grip cross the lifeline or "palmar crease." The reason for this is, there arc muscles on both sides of the crease. They are called the “thenar eminence" (thumb side) and the “hypothenar eminence" (little finger side). If the grip crosses this crease, four difierent reactions can be experience at explosion. Flex both muscles, relax both muscles, flex one muscle and relax the other, and vice versa. The grip should be placed on the thumb side of the crease with a relaxed bow hand

the hand and bow arm will clause bow (bone-to-bow contact). There is also torque and an unsteady sight picture. less chance the string will hit the bow The more muscles that are involved arm and less chance of bow torque with in the shot, the more unsteady the this position. To find a torque-free hand sight picture becomes. Let the fingers position, lubricate your hand or grip to ofthe bow hand completely relax. Upon simulate rain or nervousness. A torquerelease, the bow will explode forward free grip will allow the stabilizer to through the fingers and the sling will jump toward the target, not left or right catch the bow. Just like grabbing the upon explosion. bow, this bad habit should be retrained 12. Too much thumb (not enough hand in on an empty bale until the habit is gone. the bow). Just the opposite of #11. The Ifyou find you can’t “trust" a sling, tuck grip is placed too close to the thumb where only soft tissue (ligaments, the 3 fingers as explained in #13. tendons and muscle) are holding the bow. This is very unstable, inconsistent, and causes bow torque. This hand position is sometimes used to try to avoid string contact of the wrist or forearm, which is more easily avoided by shortening draw length, opening stance, and/or not rolling the bow shoulder into the string. Again, the grip should be placed on the bone next to the palmar crease, on the thumb side. This is solid, relaxed and easily repeatable. 13. Grabs bow on release. Grabbing the bow is generally caused by a conscious release or punching of the trigger, which telegraphs to the bow hand that the explosion is about to happen. When playing the student's videos back in slow motion in the Shooter’s School, we have witnessed on many occasions archers grabbing the bow before the “Torque Free" low wrist hand position, the arrow is completely clear of the arrow most “idiot proof' and therefore consistent rest., causing torque and unexplained grip. Tucking the bottom 3 fingers helps misses. Use of a sling and/or tucking eliminate the urge to "grab" the bow. three fingers in below the indexfinger. can help eliminate this problem. Tucking the three fingers will also encourage proper placement of the hand on the grip and. leaving the index finger out to lightly touch the bow, will give the archer a certain sense of security. If using a sling, the hand should be able to move no more than 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch away from the grip ... any more than that and he or she won’t have confidence in the sling; any less than that could cause some torque from the sling. The proper hand position should be tested and absorbed to the subconscious level, as with any new form change, on a blank bale, Glen Campbell is one of the many students three feet away! 14. Fingers spread and tense. Spreading that are demonstrating new winning form they learned at the NFAA Shooter's School. the fingers of the bow hand at full draw Glen has since won the Michigan State is usually a futile attempt to NOT grab Championship, set 2 state records and the bow upon release. The tenseness in finished 4th in Las Vegas in HHFS class. 40

This concludes the first of a three part article. The second and third parts will appear in the next two issues. Take the above information and critique your form. Get an inexpensive wardrobe mirror (about S6.00 at a discount store) and suspend it overhead with the front end hanging about one foot lower than the back. Put a video camera behind it and point it up at the mirror. Stand under the mirror and film yourself shooting. Or, prop the mirror up in front or to the side of you, so you can come to full draw and peak out of the comer of your eye to observe your form. Also, you can set up a video camera at different angles of you shooting and play it back using freeze frame or pause to analyze and correct your form. Good luck! Sec you in the next issue!

Press Release Introducing the new Bernie's “CAN’T PUNCH” Caliper Release by Stanislawski. This revolutionary new “PANIC PROOF" feature is now available from its designer, Bernie Pellcrite of Robinhood Video Productions. Bernie, who is nationally known for his NFAA Shooter’s Schools. instructional videos, and target panic articles and seminars has teamed up with Mel Stanislawski. Mel is the inventor and designer of the original "Back Tension " Release, Mel is now manufacturing Bernie's “CAN’T PUNCH" mechanism integrated into Mel’s brand new caliper release called “The Stan Wrist Hunter." This exciting feature converts the “Stan Wrist Hunter" to a “back tension" activated “surprise” release for competition and 3-D and/or target. These two designs will be sold as separate releases available in right and left handed models. For more information contact Robinhood Video Productions, 255 SW 96th Ln., Dept. USA, Ocala, FL 34476. Phone (352)237-7614, Fax (352)237-8775. Or Stanislawski Archery Products, 7100 SE 72nd Ave., Dept. USA, Portland, OR 97206. Phone (503)777-1228, Fax (503)777-0887.

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NFAA Shooter’s School now scheduling for 1998! Students can now become NFAA Certified Instructors 1998 Shooter’s School Format as follows: The Certified Instructor Program will again be an option in the school for an additional S25 per student. • Friday afternoon or evening — students should be available for about an hour for video taping. • Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Curriculum is for intermediate to professional level. • Minimum 15. maximum 25 students. • $200 per student. NFAA members get one free Robinhood video of their choice. • Second time students $100. • 10% goes to the host shop or club. • The school logo is available to all students on golf shirts. T-shirts or patches. • The Shooter’s School is available on 6 video tapes from Robinhood Videos (Sec ad on page 57). • Students gel a $50 discount on 6 school tapes and people who have already purchased the videos get a S50 discount on the school. This in-depth shooter’s school curriculum includes over 200 topics including practice regimen, equipment setup, arrow speed, tuning, holding steady, mental and physical aiming, back tension, professional form and the shot sequence, shot execution, tournament pressure, and judging yardage. Problem solving and question and answer sessions cover punching the trigger, snap-shooting, flinching and all forms of Target Panic. Also bow torque, comfort levels, personality profiles, and dealing with control, risk taking and analytical types, and much, much more. Each student receives a video to take home of himself or herself shooting before the school, and afterwards with Bernie coaching him/her. Interested clubs or shops should call or write to the following address and phone number as soon as possible. Available spots will fill quickly. Call Bernie or Jan at Robinhood Video Productions. 255 S.W. 96th Ln.. Ocala. FL 34476. Phone (352)237-7614, Fax (352)237-8775 •

Graduates of the Shooter's School held at Sportsman's Outpost, Wolcott, CT, on August 23-24, 1997. George Ossola, Councilman for the NFAA, helped set this school up along with Mike, Owner of Sportsman *s Outpost The NFAA Mobile Shooter’s School has. without a doubt, become the most popular and advanced school in the world. Over 1/2 of the students arc state, sectional, or national champions in 3-D and/or target archcry and all gave the school rave reviews With over 500 graduates out there now, word of mouth is spreading the news about this school like wildfire. 100% of the students say they would recommend the school to their best friends. They also rated NFAA’s Shooter’s School up to 10 times better than any other school they have attended. Here is what some of the pro stall, state and national championship shooters said after attending this exciting school. Chuck Birchmeicr, a Hoyt staffer from Dexter. Ml has won the IFAA World Bowhuntcr and is an I BO National Champ. “I learned a new technique for shooting and proper draw length. It’s an excellent investment for everyone who shoots a bow.” Bonnie Aldrich, Kingston, NY is a Browning staff shooter and has placed in two world tournaments. ”1 learned a better shot sequence. improved form, ways to judge yardage, and ways to improve my equipment. I guarantee that if you arc serious about wanting to improve. you will after attending the school. I rate it excellent.” Donnie Brown, Carlisle, KY came in 4th in the ASA World and is a High Country stalTshooter. "I learned for the first time what a surprise release feels like. 1 would tell my friends that it was the best S200 I’ve ever spent on archery. Excellent.” Rich Hooper, a Martin staff shooter from Lockport. IL that is an NFAA Pro and a 300 55X indoor shooter that has won the state field 4 times, state target and NFAA Sectionals twice. ”1 learned how to correct my form and knowledge of how to correct other's form. This class is a must for serious shooters. If they can improve only one aspect of shooting, it is well worth the small fee." Curtis Darc, a Browning staff shooter from Sheldon. IA says, “I learned judging yardage and how to analyze my form. 1 felt that what 1 was taught was outstanding. This was a great school and is a must for any person who wants to shoot archcry. I don’t think I would change anything.” John Finstcrbusch. a finger shooter from Des Moines. WA flew in to Virginia to take the school. He is a High Country staff shooter and said. “This class showed me where 1 went wrong. Thank you very much. It’s the best in the U.S. Excellent’’’ George Kong, a Hoyt staff shooter from Honolulu. HI shoots 300 and 58X’s indoors, won the Redding Trail Shoot Pro-Am team event and numerous state titles. He says, “It would be more than worth the time and money spent by attending this shooter’s school. Excellent curriculum!”

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Instructor's Background: Bernie Pellerite’s past experience and achievements include: 8 state indoor, field and 3-D championships, NFAA & NAA Certified Instructor. pro-staffshooter and coach, seminar speaker. and pro shop owner. He is presently writing articles for several archery magazines. As a bowhunter, he has had 10 animals in the top 10 of Safari Club International Record Book. He is president of Robinhood Fideo Productions, the world s largest and most popular producers of instructional archery videos, which presently has 28 titles marketed into 30 countries. Bernie and his wife. Jan. will be conducting NFAA Shooter Schools. Certifying Instructors, and conducting Target Panic Seminars aimed at the intermediate to pro level archers. This Shooting School is now available on video. See ad on page 57.

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Professional Archery Technique By Kirk Ethridge Following are excerpts from Chapter Five... Tuning the Bow In order for you to achieve the best possible accuracy with your equipment, the bow must be set up properly. This process includes selecting an arrow rest which best fits your style. You also have to deal with arrow rest placement, nocking point placement, and tiller adjustments. The more serious competitive archers must also deal with balancing the bow to produce the most steady aiming. This process is best described as the melding of equipment to produce the best possible arrow flight and accuracy. In this chapter I will give you some techniques that I, and a great number of the top pro archers use. Arrow rest selection Today’s archer has a wide variety of arrow rests available from which to choose. They range in style from a leather pad used on the traditional longbow, to devices that allow the arrow holding arm to fall away from the arrow’s flight path just as the string is released. Some arrow rest designs make excellent release user arrow rests, while at the same time are virtually useless when used by the finger shooter. The release shooter can probably take his pick of the arrow rests and have some margin of success. If you shoot a bow using your fingers as the string releasing device, you will be most successful when using one of the folding arm-type rests in combination with a cushion plunger or “Berger button." Folding arm rests fold toward the bow riser if contacted by the arrow’s fletching. They do not have a vertical flex which can cause undesirable high/low hits. (Finger pressure variations on the string will cause some types of arrow rests to flex up or down, causing vertical misses.) The cushion plunger allows you to make side pressure tension adjustments that help relieve the lateral kick imparted to the arrow with the usual less-than-flawless finger release. I prefer a rest that allows left, right, and vertical adjustments of the launcher arm. Golden Key. Cavalier, and Martin have arrow rests that fall into this category. (Victor Mazza’s OTX launcher from Kingfish Archery is currently my favorite.)

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The cushion plunger usually has a nylon tip that contacts the arrow on the side nearest the bow. It is also spring loaded to allow a horizontal “give." These rests hold all of the current records in both the professional and Olympic finger-style divisions. If you shoot fingers and use any other rest, you are beginning to be frustrated. The release shooter can choose from a greater variety of rest styles. The Larry Wise “Signature” rest is a shoot-through variation of the launcher. This rest allows the fletching to pass through a slot as it passes the rest. In order to use this type of rest, your arrows must be spined stiff enough to allow the arrow to pass in a straight line as it crosses the rest. This can only be done with a mechanical release. Finger shooting causes a lateral bending of the arrow which will not allow the fletch to slide through the slot effectively. This rest requires the arrow nock to be rotated to give vane clearance. Release aids allow you to be very flexible in arrow rest selection. Don’t be afraid to experiment to find what works best for you. Set-up and tuning for maximum accuracy Wheel Roll-Over The first step in obtaining accuracy in the archery setup is to get the arrow coming off the bow straight. To do this, a couple of things on your bow must be present. The first is equal wheel roll-over. The micro-tune harness system on the Martin bows makes this an easily accomplished task. Determine an identical spot on each wheel where the tear drop cable exits the wheel. With an Allen wrench, adjust the micro tune system until the cables lose contact with the wheel at the same space (be sure to decrease bow poundage to avoid thread damage to the micro-tune harness). It is the general consensus of the top pros that this roll-over matching is most important at full draw. This can be best accomplished with a jig that will hold your bow at full draw. 1 made mine by simply bolting a rubber bumper to one end of a 6 foot board and a boat winch crank to the other. I can crank my bow to full draw and adjust my wheels accordingly.

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If you bow is cabled with the new Fast Flitc Systems, you will have to remove your bow from the jig, place it in a bow press. twist the appropriate bus cable, and then rechcck the roll-over. Martin Archery makes a tool called the 4436 Stringer that will make this operation just a bit easier. This tool has a T-shaped device on each end that you can place in the fork of the limb, relax tension on the bow, and the tension is released from the bow cables and string. The adjustment can now be made without transferring the bow to a press. If your bow is a cable bow without the harness, the procedure is a bit more complicated. The wheels can be synchronized just by twisting the loop end of the cable. With a well matched set of wheels and cables, no more than two twists of the cable should correct any roll-over problem. (To do this, you will of course have to partially remove the axle to allow removal of the swedged loop end of this cable.) Also note that the cable should be twisted with the natural twist of the cable. To do otherwise could separate the individual cable strands. If you do not feel the inclination to set your roll-over at full draw, it may be done with the bow at rest. To do this find a reference mark on your wheel. (Any mark of similarity on each wheel will do.) Look at the cable and notice where it loses contact with the wheel. Adjust your roll-over as described previously to allow this contact area to be the same. True Valley Products sells a set of calibration labels that attach to the wheels, facilitating synchronization. Shooting from the Valley I feel that a bow will best perform when shot in the middle of the valley. The aforementioned jig can be used with a bow scale attached to locate the center of the valley. To locate the center of the valley with the scale, attach the bow scale to the crank rope on one end and the bow string on the other. Proceed to crank the bow to full draw while at the same time carefully monitoring

the scale reading. (You will note that allowing the bow to move forward will allow even lower readings. This is caused by system friction. Set your draw checks with the lowest reading encountered moving toward full draw.) 1 use two narrow pieces of tape to make my cables at the valley. Place one on each cable so that they are in line when at full draw. These simple draw checks arc valuable accuracy enhancers. They allow for very precise draw length duplication which in turn translates to greater accuracy potential. The graph illustrates why the center of the valley produces the greatest accuracy. Note that as draw length is increased poundage increases. Toward the end of the draw, letoff occurs until the lowest point is reached which is effectively the center of the valley. Beyond this point, poundage again begins to rise quite steeply as the bow is drawn beyond the valley. You can see that very minute draw length changes can result in poundage increases and decreases. Also, you can visualize that when an arrow is released from the center of the valley that energy transfer to the arrow is imparted in an almost linear fashion. In other words, the force to the arrow begins low and progresses upward until the peak weight area is reached. The force then decreases as the arrow approaches the terminal area of the draw curve and the arrow leaves the string. If the arrow is launched from the area beyond the valley (sometimes called the “wall”) the arrow is imparted with high energy at first. The arrow then receives low energy through the valley and is hit again with high energy as the peak weight area is crossed. This non linear acceleration can result in undesirable porpoising or fishtailing. Paper Tuning The difference in bad arrow flight and great arrow flight is difficult to see with the human eye. Even a bad flying arrow is usually going fairly straight just a few feet in front of the bow. Faster bows are more difficult to assess visually then the very slow bows, for obvious reasons. To be able to visualize what the arrow is doing we must effectively get a “snapshot" of the arrow at a point in front of the bow. The best way to do this is with the paper tuning method. To begin this method, assuming you arc using a bow with limb weight adjustment bolts, set your tiller even. (Tiller is the

shortest distance from the base of your bow's limb to the string. Zero tiller means equal tiller.) This tuning method requires that you set your nocking point so that the arrow is pointing perpendicular to the string or just very slightly downward. This can be accomplished very easily with the use of the simple bow square. The next step is to position the arrow directly in front of the string. (This is generally called center shot.) Get behind the bow so that you can visualize the string with the arrow pointing away from you. Position yourself so that the string and cable align with the wheel. Position the arrow exactly in front of the string. (This may or may not be the exact center of the limb.) Sight down the arrow and adjust your rest left or right until equal amounts of the arrow can be seen on each side of the string. You arc now ready to fire a test shot. Set up the bow exactly as you will be shooting it, with all of your shooting accessories in place. Suspend a piece of paper in front of your target matt (a roll of construction paper suspended from the ceiling works well; it can be pulled down as needed and attached to the floor with tape. Some companies sell a paper frame that can be attached to a tripod for this purpose.) The paper should be far enough in front of the matt so the arrow can go completely through the paper before hitting the matt. You should shoot in a position that allows the arrow to fly exactly parallel with the ground. Start at three feet, and shoot an arrow through the paper. A perfect hole will look like a bullet hole with small sharp vane slices extending from the center. Continue this process at regular intervals from the target. Five to ten yards distance is usually sufficient to find any errors in arrow flight. You will rarely be lucky enough to get a perfect hole on the first shot. By carefully examining the direction of the paper tear, you can effectively visualize the arrow position at the instant it went through the paper. A high tear can be caused by two or three things. The most simple is that the nocking point located is too high on the string. If after lowering the nocking point, the tear is not improved the tear may be caused by upward kick off the arrow rest. In this instance the nock would have to be raised to correct the high kick problem. You could also be getting a kick caused by vane or feather contact with the arrow rest.

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A left tear indicates that the arrow may be positioned to the right side of the string. To alleviate the problem, simply move the arrow rest to align the arrow in a more appropriate position in front of the string. The same goes for right tears. Continue shooting and adjusting your arrow rest and nocking point until you have as near a perfect hole as possible 1/8 to 1/4

inch high left tears arc excellent for the right handed shooter. The same amount of high right is OK for the left handed shooter. If after much trial and error, you are still getting terrible (2-3 inch tears) you may need to experiment with your arrow nock position. The nock on the arrow may be positioned so that contact between the arrow rest and vane is guaranteed. To determine whether this is your problem, you must prepare the arrow so that its path can be seen after the arrow has been shot. First, spray the last several inches of the shaft (including the fletching) with powder. such as Cruex, Dcsinex, or talc. Then shoot an arrow into your target. If the fletching contacts the rest, the powder will be scrarpcd away from it at that point. By changing the nock/vane location and reshooting powdered arrows, you can probably find a nock location that will minimize or even eliminate vane to rest contact. If not. you may need to trim the offending piece off your rest.

Repeat the paper shooting tests at 1-2 yard intervals back to about 10 yards. Your goal is to gain a bullet hole tear at the closest possible distance from the bow. You may find that a perfect hole appears at one distance, only to back up a yard or two only to find that the hole is not perfect again. This is due to arrow oscillation, and illustrates why you need to fire from multiple distances. Continue testing and adjusting until you arc satisfied with your bow's performance. Most can be tuned to a perfect hole at least 10 yards distant from the paper. I prefer my perfect hole tune to appear as close to the bow as possible and strive to maintain it at the longer distance tuning shots. When you have the best possible paper tear, you are ready to proceed to the next phase of the tuning procedure. If all this fails, you may have arrows that are spined too weak for your bow. To remedy this you may need to lower your bow poundage or simply go to a stiffer spined arrow shaft.

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Toward the Gold... continued from page 37 perfect. It is not a question of raising my score to a national winning value. It is primarily a question of changing an act so that instead of producing mental torment it produces mental satisfaction. Now we come to Mr. Gene Johnson’s invention which was briefly, too briefly, described on the last page of Number 3, Volume 2 edition of The American Archer. Mr. Johnson is a member of the New' York Archers and brought his invention on their range last winter. It so happens that Dr. Utterback, the past president and present treasurer of the New York Archer's was a freezer and one who developed the disease without the assistance of Hickman and Klopsteg. He has described to me his difficulties and while I have just described my own experiences, the same story works just as well for him. Dr. Utterback and I have shot on the same target many times and it was always nip and tuck. 1 usually beat him. My score was perhaps something over 300. That gives you some idea of how proficient he was al freezing. The indoor range in New York was 30 yards and they used 24-inch targets to simulate 60-yard shooting. Dr. Utterback made scores of around 300 with 90 arrows. After using Mr.. Johnson’s invention he raised his score to an average of 600. He made excellent scores in the Olympic contests. Mr. Johnson’s invention will permit a freezer to hold on the point with comfort. For the benefit of those who have not read the description of his invention 1 will describe it briefly. He has a small lever pivoted to the back of the bow just above the arrow so that when the arrow is layed on the hand and against the bow, the lever is flipped down so that it rests on the arrow. Now as the 46

archers knows that he can not shoot while this lever is resting on the arrow and after drawing short of full draw he gets his arrow in line with the point and as is the case with all freezers he can hold on the point as long as he wishes if he knows that he is not going to shoot. He then continues the draw until the arrow is pulled back so far that the lever drops off the end of the arrow. He docs not know when this is going to happen so that he can not anticipate it and flinch. He releases as soon as the lever falls. It is much the same as having some one on the shooting line give you a signal when to shoot. It docs no good to have some one count for you as you will anticipate the count just as you do when you count for yourself. If the one giving the signal does not use the same timing a freezer can do well by this method. It is not practical in a tournament as it would not be permitted. In my own case there is one objection to the lever resting on the arrow, it prevents me from using the prism sight which I developed and which is described in the same issue of The American Archer. I therefore use a modified form of Mr. Johnson’s invention. Instead of having a lever rest on the arrow I use a thin sheet of rubber fastened on my sight in front of the arrow. When the arrow is laid on the rest it folds the rubber band down so that it is not in view until the arrow is pulled far enough to let it jump up. 1 therefore draw the arrow short of the releasing point and can get the sight on the target with any deliberation desired. After getting a good aim 1 begin to spread and thus increase the draw. At some time which can not be anticipated, the rubber band is released and jumps up in view. At that moment I release. I find that a combination of the trigger release shown me by Hoogerhydc helps as with that release there is no danger of plucking etc. Therefore as the spread is being executed the fingers are being slowly opened ready for the release at the moment the rubber jumps into view. While I have shot only four rounds with this gadget 1 am so convinced that it will be helpful to freezers that I have taken this time to describe it. The satisfaction of being able to hold on the point and release is so great that only those who have been troubled with freezing could appreciate what I am talking about. In conclusion I wish to call attention to the fact that the coordination that causes freezing is not confined to just a few nuts. Even our good archers get a surprise to leant that they do things not as they please but as the eye and car pleases. This was forcefully brought out in taking the high speed pictures of the release. All four subjects used in the film reacted in the same manner. In taking these pictures the 100 foot roll goes through the camera in one second so that it is necessary for the archer to release at the right time in order to get the event. When asked how they should be informed as to when to shoot they all said count to three and that they would shoot on the count of three. In every case they anticipated and shot too soon. It was necessary to give only a single signal. In this case they could not anticipate and they released when they received the signal. Not a film was spoiled by this method. *

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Age: 23 Sponsor(s): None ... and 1 need some desperately!!! Occupation: Architectural Assistant (graduated with a degree in Architecture from the University' of Natal in 1995). Number of years shooting: 13 years Bow: PSE Zone and Hoyt Radian, 36 pounds, 66” long. 27 inch draw length. Arrow: Easton A/C/E 720, 27 3/4” total length, Screw' in bulge points 80 grains total. Spin Wing Vanes, Beiter 12/1 nocks. Bow Sight: Spigarelli “Las Vegas", sight ring with no pin String Material: Fast Flile / DynaFlight 97, 16 strands. Fast Flite serving. Brass nock on top, cotton nock on bottom. Type of Tab: Cavalier with spacer and no shelf Arrow Rest: Spigarelli Magnetic with Beiter Plunger Clicker: Beiter Bow Sling: Home made, leather sling from thumb to index finger Binoculars: Pentax Stabilizer: Easton ACE 25” with Easton ACE 8" rods. Equipment Tuning Method: Bare shaft test then walk back method. Fine tune button from 70 meters by shooting for groups. How do you aim? Just stare at the center of the target and allow the sight to hover over

it The 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta was an overwhelming and inspiring experience to say the least. It taught me more than 1 could have imagined and filled me with the determination I need to get me to the Sydney Olympics in 2000. It is this goal that has brought me to the USA — the coaching I

am receiving and the competitions 1 am participating in is just the start of my four year program to the gold medal in Sydney. Both coaching and competing in competitions of an international standard are vital to improving my standard of shooting further but arc unavailable in South Africa. 1 therefore made my way to Tucson, completely at my own expense, to train with Alexander Kirillov at Precision Shooting Equipment. Following is a summary of w'hat has taken place in the three months 1 have been in the U.S. Daily Routine: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. -10 a.m.— Shoot. PSE has an indoor and outdoor range. As the summer heat increases I’m sure I’m going to have to start shooting at 6 a.m. soon! 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — 1 help out wherever I am needed. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4 p.m. — Gym training - 30-45 minutes of weight training followed by 20-40 min cardio. Tuesday, Thursday, in the evening — 1 may do a few' lengths in the pool at home. Saturday — Usually shoot a F1TA in the morning and relax the rest of the day. Sunday — Rest day This may seem like a pretty easy schedule to you but they add up to very long days. Not having my own transport for example (or the money to get a car) I have to rely on people giving me rides or taking the bus (which takes in excess of one hour to get anywhere). Because I am a visitor it is difficult to get things done efficiently as nothing is familiar. One misses home when confronted with inconveniences such as these as one is so used to the routine of home where everything is at your fingertips. A lot of patience is required and I feel sometimes as if my will is being tested! One thing I have found to be of great importance is to be surrounded by positive influences, as things like home sickness and frustrations can easily creep in and devastate you. The people at PSE have been great to me. They make me feel welcome and arc always willing to help me in any small way they can. This makes my life a lot easier as 1 know I have people I can tum to for help and support. To a great extent, what Alexander has done for my shooting has certainly been positive. Although, as my coach, he has to tell me when things are not right, he does not hesitate to praise and assure me that I am ready and on the right track. We have developed a good

relationship and understanding. Without a doubt, two men deserve mention and my deepest gratitude as they have been there for me ever since the day 1 met each of them. The first is a U.S. compound shooter who has become a special friend to me — John Vozzy. Although he lives a long way from Tucson, we speak frequently on the phone. He has been tremendously supportive and caring and helped me through a lot of difficult limes. The second is Bart Seelman who seems to have an unlimited supply of positive energy. He has a way with words that puts a smile on my face, keeps me focused on my goal and keeps the desire alive in me. Most importantly, though, is the contact I have been able to maintain with home (thanks to technology!). One docs not realize, until you are oceans away, how essential it is to know what’s happening in the lives of family and friends (and to be able to send hugs via e-mail!!) The temptation to give up can be great at times. The road I am traveling is a difficult one, and I still wonder sometimes why I am doing all this ... but the goal is infinitely larger than everything else and the desire for gold keeps me going. Nutrition and gym training: I have heard all to often the misconception that archers do not need to follow a specific diet. Simply put, if you want to achieve optimum performance your body needs to be functioning optionally. So give your body a break and start giving it the food it needs to work efficiently. It will reward you with more energy and a healthier body to work with. This is what I was in search for — a nutrition and exercise program specific to my needs, and Bart Seelman was introduced to me as the man who could do it. His program and theories are known to be “controversial” as they do not comply with the theories we have been led to accept as fact, but his development is the result of years of study and experimentation. His gym program concentrates on the balance between stressing the body and recovery time to obtain maximum results as quickly as possible. After the first two weeks working with him (only three workouts a week of 30-45 minutes weight training and 20-30 minutes cardio each) I achieved noticeable improvement in my shooting strength. As all archers know, the one side

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Jill with trainer Bart Scelman of our bodies becomes more developed than the other, so we worked to counteract that. Again, I could actually feel the difference on the shooting line. In general I began to feel specific muscle usage during the shot and being stronger and more stable 1 could concentrate solely on my form (where one’s attention should be!) His diet comprises higher contents of proteins and oils and lower contents of carbohydrates. It must be stressed though that it is a diet that compliments a very specific and challenging program. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is mandatory to ensure the body has a sufficient supply of these essential substances. The diet also follows the basic rules of a non-combining diet (ie: not eating the proteins and carbohydrates at the same meal) which is vital in helping the body digest and utilize nutrients efficiently and effectively. As I gather the information that is going to develop a nutrition and exercise plan that works for me, I will also gain a holistic understanding and approach to my training and life. Shooting: Alexander Kirillov has been coaching me since I arrived at the beginning of April. He is at PSE to coach me “formally” on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings (about 1 2 hours each day), but is always willing to help me (be it with technique or with my equipment) when he is there at any other time. At our very first session he filmed me and then explained to me what he saw to be wrong and how he thought the problems should be corrected. My problems included: having a “weak" anchor, not having my right elbow in the correct position at full draw, and having problems with coming through the clicker. He also said that I was not really feeling the shot, I was just executing it. 1

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Archcry Achievements 1983-1988 — Began shooting and as a Junior won National Championships in all age groups. I broke most of the national records, some of which still stand today. 1993 — Awarded South African “Springbok Colors” and attended the World Championships in Turkey — achieved 45th position. 1994 — Selected for the South African Olympic Committee’s “Operation Excellence" a program whereby the top SA athletes were selected and assisted (financially and otherwise) in preparation for the Olympics in Atlanta 1996. 1995 — Attended the World Championships in Indonesia — achieved 15th position. As part of the SA Ladies team we attained 8th position thus securing ourselves 3 places at the 1996 Olympics. All Africa Games — achieved 2nd position and the SA team 1st place. Nominated as Competitor's Representative for Africa to represent the archers of African on theFITA Competitors' Committee. Nominated as one of 4 finalists for the SA Olympic Committee’s “Sportsman of the Year Award" for 1995. 1996 — Participant in the Olympic Training Camp in Durban, where the members of the SA Olympic Team was officially announced. Prc-Olympic Tournament in Atlanta — 50th position. Tournament of Nations German Grand Prix — 31 st position Olympic Games in Atlanta — 59th position and our team 11th place. My F1TA World Ranking at this time was 40th. 1997 — I currently hold 7 of the possible 10 F1TA South African Records Moved to Arizona to be coached by Alexander Kirillov and my gym and nutrition program is being guided by the founder of Human Performance Systems, Bart Scelman Competitions entered while in the U.S: Arizona Cup (7th), ASAA Phoenix FITA (1st), U.S. World Target Trials in Sacramento (2nd in FITA), ASAA Payson Competition (1st Double FITA).

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STARS Events S.T.A.R.S. (Society for Team Archcry Ranked Shooters) consists of three basic events: Indoor, Outdoor, and United States Archery Team Championships (USATC). S.T.A.R.S. INDOOR The Indoor Event was developed in PSE’s very own Pro Shop as a game that could be easily run and fun to shoot. We understand that foot traffic into your retail shop is what generates sales. Many retailers have tried to run indoor archery leagues but with limited success. In each league the same individuals continue to win and the novice shooters feel uncomfortable competing and socializing with the top shooters. With Indoor S.T.A.R.S. all shooters have an equal chance to win. The team concept makes all shooters potential winners. You will see the top shooters socializing with beginners. To a retailer, this means increased equipment sales and people staying in archery longer. All you need is a starter package from PSE. No computer software is needed. S.T.A.R.S. OUTDOOR The Outdoor Event is similar to the Indoor Event but on a larger scale. Again the same team concepts apply without the complicated systems that most outdoor events require. This is the perfect game for shops that do not have the luxury or need the facilities of an indoor range. Both the indoor game and outdoor game are included in the S.T.A.R.S. packet. S.T.A.R.S. USATC USATC United States Archery Team Championships: Finally a system that manages to bring together all forms of 3-D and Target Archcry. USATC allows all archers to play team events at 23 on-going major archery tournaments with a guaranteed purse payout of SI 00,000.00 plus an additional payout of 70% of entry fees collected for each event. For the first time ever archers of all skill levels are able to have a chance to win at these major events. Archers are able to sign up for team events by either phoning PSE or signing up at the event. If you have shot any of these events in the past, the S.T.A.R.S. database has already assigned you a rank. Even if you have shot only one of these events last year you are ranked. “What if I have never shot any of the tournaments listed before?" No problem. The S.T.A.R.S. Database is able to accept any score from any tournament or league, consider the style of equipment you shoot, and assign you a rank. Anyone can play “right out of the gates." There will be #6, #9, #11, #13, #15 and an OPEN event going on for each tournament listed. You may sign up for any event with any partner as long as the sum of your ranks is not greater than the number of the event. “What if I cannot find a partner?" No problem. The S.T.A.R.S. staff can help you find one or you can play “Virtual S.T.A.R.S." If you arc attending a listed event, you can sign up with any individual that attends these tournaments on a regular basis (professionals) without his or her knowledge. All you have to do is submit the whole team entry fee yourself and when you win. you receive the full prize yourself. “What about sandbagging?” With the new S.T.A.R.S. Database, we have been able to eliminate it. We are able to monitor the history of every shooter’s scores and equipment used. We have immediate visibility of anyone trying to “beat the system.” Not only do we have the S.T.A.R.S. Database acting as a watchdog, we also have the tournaments themselves strictly regulating equipment classes. S.T.A.R.S. Judges patrolling the events, and the shooters themselves watching for us. Finally, a handicap system that cannot be beat. The Indoor and Outdoor S.T.A.R.S. were developed as a tool for archery retailers. Therefore, we have not set standard entry fees. This is decided by the shop of club hosting the event. To play in the USATC Events each shooter must become a S.T.A.R.S. Member (membership fee ofS25.00). The event fee is S20.00 per team, (or SI 0.00 per person) with a 70% of the entry fees being repaid as prize money. You will see a S.T.A.R.S event at both the Vegas Shoot and the NFAA Indoor Nationals in Tulsa running in conjunction with the USATC Events and the standard tournament. USATC Events will also be running at the following events: EVENTS SI00,000 in prize money will be awarded among these tournaments NABU Abilene. TX. February 14-15 Augusta. GA, March 14-15 Oklahoma City. OK. April 4-5 Dixon. IL. May 30-31 Warren. PA, June 27-28 Championships, Knoxville. TN. August 1-3

ASA Gainesville, FL. Feb 20-22 Enterprise. AL, March 20-22 Valdosta. GA. April 17-19 Greenwood, SC, May 8-10 Roanoke. VA. June 19-21 Ashville. NC. July 17-19 Championships Aug 13-15

LAS VEGAS OPEN March 6-9 (both USATC & S.T.A.R.S. Indoor)

NFAA NFAA Indoor Tulsa. OK. March 27-29 (both USATC & S.T.A.R.S. Indoor) NFAA Redding. CA, May 1-3

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Salt Lake City, Utah. October, 1997 — Easton Technical Products is pleased to announce four promotions at the archery and mountain products division. Debra Adamson is promoted to Marketing Communications Manager Debra is responsible for media buying, production scheduling and project management of ads. catalogs and brochures, technical materials, press releases. and all other pnnt and video matenal to support Easton Technical Products' archery, mountain products, and Easton direct marketing programs Debra has been an integral part of Easton's advertising for four years Jay Barrs, 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist, is the new Supervisor of Easton Field Promotions Jay wilt manage Easton s involvement in trade shows. tournaments, and consumer events tor archery and mountain products. He will also oversee the Easton Archery University dealer training program Jay is recognized in the archery industry. not only as a world-class archer, but as an advocate for bowhunting as well, and will apply his passion for the sport in his new role. Gary Cornum is Easton's new Direct Programs Manager and Marketing Systems Administrator. Gary will manage the new Easton Outfitters and Select Club programs Gary has been with Easton for four years and has been very instrumental in producing Easton's software programs and maintaining database and computer tracking systems. Gary is an avid bowhunter and blends his passion for archery with his responsibilities at Easton Trena Sirstins is promoted to Account Services Supervisor. Trena's responsibilities include supervision and sales training of the account services team, who provide a dealer support, handle direct marketing sales calls, and support the Easton distributor service programs Trena has a strong business background and a love for the outdoors She plays a very important role in Easton's customer support. This group, with their highly qualified support staff, manage Easton's marketing efforts under the direction of Randy Schoeck, Vice President of Marketing. 'I am proud of the many accomplishments of these individuals and look forward to the new ideas and contributions they will continue to bring to Easton's marketing department. We have so many exciting new things happening at Easton, the timing for these hard-earned promotions is perfect." said Schoeck

Jay Barrs

Gary’ Cornum

Trena Sirstins

For information contact

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THE 1998 NATIONAL ARCHERY SHOW & VEGAS SHOOT SHOW SCHEDULE: Saturday: 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m.

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The Vegas Shoot will be held over March 6, 7, 8. 1998 at the above veoue in Las Vegas. Nevada. Il will be known as the “World Archery Festival" this year. The tournament encompasses all styles of shooting for all ages, including Youth. Bowbunters, Professionals, and Olympic style shooters from all over the United States as well as many foreign countries. This is the largest archery tournament in the world with usually about 1300 archers competing. This year we also have a Senior division for shooters 60 years of age and older.

This year, along with the regular Vegas Tournament, we will feature an IBO Round, Stan Round, and a Dart Round. This will likely bring several hundred more archers to the shoot.

One of the most important parts of this event is the National Archery Show. This is the number one show for exhibitors to show the archers and dealers the newest and best in archery related products. Be sure to visit these exhibitor booths while at the shoot They will be able to help you with any questions or problems you might have.

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Sunne, Sweden XVI World Field Championships

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Gurgl, Tyrol. Austria V World Indoor Championships

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Havana. Cuba XXXX World Target Championships

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Rkxn, France XVII World Field Championships Cortina d'Amepzzo, Italy

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New England Indoor Open Archery Championships April 3-5, 1998 Hall’s Arrow, Inc. • 291 W Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040 • Phone (860)646-0443

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Mathews Inc. Expands... Catch us ifyou can!

(L-R) President Matt McPherson. General Manager Joel Maxfield, and Marketing Manager Mike Ziebell outside the main building. Their new 20,000 square foot adjoining building is in the background.

President Matt McPherson said, "We have a rep group in only four states. Otherwise our in-house salesmen contact every dealer each month or whenever necessary.”

“Our 28 staff shooters across the U.S. are busy shooting in the schools and at clinics year round. Some of the staff shooters were offered the opportunity to attend the AMO Show this year in Columbia, Ohio. They are the sales and promotion staff. It seems everything falls into place when other bow companies decided to switch their advertising dollars away from a shooting staff. We had the opportunity to get these shooters to advertise our products.”

Assembly Specialist Joe Jotham and Marketing Manager Mike Ziebell look over one ofthe new models

Machine Department Manager Scott Jenkins checking newly machined riser

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2. The advantages of independent rods nithout the rattling and noise Other multiple rod stabilizers arc locked together with multiple sliders. These sliders are attached to the rods with screws or arc clamped to the rods. Any time that a solid object is attaclwd to the rods it interrupts the vibration frequency of the rod. The Super Stix rods an totally isolated from the slider with special rubber *O* rings. This allows the rods to float totally free allowing for much more control. All of the vibration energy is dissipated in the ■Superball" on the end.

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