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1 -Cub Freestyle Champion Erika Amschutz wins at the Tulsa NFAA Indoor Championship. Jimmy Sander’s family from South Carolina. 2Ncw Zealand’s Marissa Hockey with her coach Andy 3Madison Sheplcy. Pete Shepley, Ryan Calhoon, 4Brooke Rosania, Alexander Kirillov win at Las Vegas. Champion Cub Freestyle Limited Brittney Simpson with 5her parents, Tracie and Steve, and sisters. Hannah and Shclbic. David Jaeggi with one of his sponsors Don Chipman 6of Specialty Archery. Champion Tim Sheets with his mother and dad. 7-
Published and Edited by ARLYNE RHODE Editorial Assistant DEBRA LOSEY I F.AA Correspondence PRESIDENT KEN ROGERS
CONTRIBUTORS JIM SCHULTZ JOE BAUERNFEINO FREE®IE TRONCOSO BERNIE PELLERfTE RHONDA CAMPBELL JIM EASTON CHRIS BAKER JACK MILCHANOWSKI BARBARA HEINS GENEGRODZKI KENNETH Y EATER PERRY RATCLIFF MOLLY STRODE
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Editorial byArlyne Rhode................................................................................................ 202 Archers Who Care by Jim Schultz............................................................................... 204 Kids, Bows & Parents by Rhonda Campbell............................................................ 206 IFAA News by Ken Rogers..............................................................................................208 World Field Archery Championships 2000 ................................................................ 214 Fita Information................................................................................................................... 218 A New Junior Star for the New Millennium................................................................. 219 Texas Spring Fita............................................................................................................... 220 Calendar of Events............................................................................................................ 221 World Fita Ranking List.................................................................................................. 221 1999 Western Classic...................................................................................................... 222 1999 Western Classic Money Shoot........................................................................... 223 I B.O. Midwest Classic....................................................................................................224 North American Bowhunters..........................................................................................226 NFAA Unmarked 3-D Nationals, Blue Springs, MO................................................228 Atlantic City Archery Classic........................................................................................ 230 Toward the Gold by Freddie Troncoso........................................................................ 233 NFAA Marked 3-D Championship, Redding, CA...................................................... 236 From the Senior Comer by Joe Bauemfeind............................................................ 238 Coach's Corner by Bemie Pellerite............................................................................. 240 New Youth Freestyle Limited Record.......................................................................... 244 Elite Archery Clubs........................................................................................................... 247 Why My Bow is So Proud of Me.................................................................................. 247 New Products..................................................................................................................... 248 Richard Scales Advertising............................................................................................ 249 Hoyt USA ............................................................................................................................ 250 X-Ring Archery Products................................................................................................. 251 Press Releases................................................................................................................. 252 Golden Key.......................................................................................................................... 253 Hawk and Associates...................................................................................................... 256 Wheel Timing...................................................................................................................... 258 The Grayson Collection at the University of Missouri............................................ 260 Advertisers Directory......................................................................................................... 262
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Salute to the Young Archers!
The tournament season is in full swing. This issue recognizes some of the outstanding young archers from around the world. John Dearling of New Zealand sent us the article on World FITA record setter. Marissa Hockey, by Chris Baker. Check out this sixteen year old's story on page 219. NFA A Pro Archer Kenneth Yeater. sent us an article featuring 3-D and NFAA record setter. David Jaeggi. See page 244 for the 17 year old’s story on his successes. Young archer Mary Zom led the field in the ladies compound division for the Texas Spring FITA. See that report on page 220. Our staff writer. Rhonda Campbell, is a kid at heart and tells about the wonderful young people and parents she meets at International Bowhunting Organization,
North American Bowhunting and other 3D events around the U.S. Her story is on page 206. With this month's cover we would like to recognize the kids, their parents and their coaches for being very special people. Last issue when we started featuring archery schools. 1 never realized how many schools were out there. This will be a continuing topic for us to feature year around. I’m as close as your phone al SOO742-1235 for you to let me know about a coach or school in your area. The National Archery Association (NAA) has a program called JuniorOlympic Archcry Development (JOAD) and has been very successful due to the hard work of the archers, parents and coaches. You may contact them at 719-578-4576. Address: N.A.A.. One Olympic Plaza. Colorado Springs. CO 80909. Recently the National Field Archcry Association (NFAA) formed a young
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1 love lo attend archery tournaments! Where else can you meet so many nice people in one place, at one time! I’m easy to spot. I "m the lady who is always running around, talking to everyone and taking photographs. I’ve been doing it for a few years now and have gotten to know quite a few archers of different ages. Last season was to be a memorable one for me. 1 met some special people who made me stop and think about what some archers go through to gel to where they are.
Last June I attended the I.B.O. Great Lakes Shootout, in McKean. Pennsylvania. While walking around, doing my thing. 1 was approached by an archer named John Fernandez. He politely introduced himself, and asked me to meet his daughter Cara. and her friend Samantha Kline. He explained that Cara had placed 1st, while Samantha had placed 2nd in the CUB division of the I.B.O. Midwest Classic, a month earlier. “Well", I thought to myself, “this should be interesting, since I’ve never spoken in depth to any kids in their age group (9-12) at any of the tournaments before." Most of the folks I've had the chance to talk to are adults and Future Bowhunters. I don’t have any kids of my own. so I wasn’t even sure of what kids their age were like. Up walked these two young ladies. Each was tall enough to look me straight in the eye. Both were neatly dressed, well groomed, extremely polite and friendly, and very knowledgeable about archcry and their equipment. WOW! I was impressed!
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these nice folks again after that. They had all become friends through archery, even though each family lived in different states After talking to the Fernandez’s and the Klines, 1 began to think about archery families in a new light. Archcry kids arc pretty special people! They have to constructively divide their time up between school, homework, friends, other activities and archcry practice. While they could be outside playing with their friends, instead they discipline themselves to slick with their archery practice. That can be a big commitment for some who are so young.
(L to R): Joe and Samantha Kline with Cara and John Fernandez at the I.B.O. Great Lakes Shootout in McKean, PA.
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Samantha’s dad, Joe Kline, walked up and we all had a pleasant conversation. The girls talked about archcry. and their proud fathers talked about them! Cara began shooting at a young age, and Samantha had been shooting only for the past few years. Each had a long list of Championship wins under her belt. Both had come a long way in a short amount of time. Each seemed lo have a terrific personality too! No wonder their father's were so proud! I had occasion to run into
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their other family members. They get to make new friends, gain selfesteem and discipline, leam to have a positive attitude, leant about archery, themselves and others, and life. Archery parents arc pretty special people too! They are the unsung heroes behind their archcry kids. Most kids arc sponsored by mom and dad. That means that parents have to juggle their time between work, grocery shopping, taking the kids to school, to the dentist, to the doctor (the list is endless) and other things that take up their personal time. They make a commitment to their kids. They invest their time and knowledge, not to mention the money it takes to pay for archery equipment and clothing, transportation to tournaments, lodging, meals and an array of other things! What do they get from all of this? Well, they probably get pretty tired! But they also get to bond with their families and friends, spend valuable time with their children, share in the joy on their youngster’s faces when they make a good shot, and comfort and encourage their young shooter when he or she makes a mistake. Many of them get to sec their kids come off the range with scores as high or higher than some of the top adult shooters at tournaments. In short, they get to share their love with their children and help them grow into bright upstanding adults. Best of all. they gel to make memories that are more valuable than any treasure on carth! Lets not forget some of the other archcry families out there too. They arc the friends and family members who take the parents place, when mom and dad can't make it to a shoot. They are the archcry coaches. elementary school archery instructors, archery bum camp counselors and the “Archers who care." They arc the people who volunteer their time to teach archery to anyone who wants to leam it. They are archery people who care about other archery people. This year’s archcry season is already in full swing. I’ve been to a few tournaments already. The insight I have gained about archery families has made me enjoy my time at the tournaments even more than before. So, whatever happened to Cara Fernandez and Samantha Kline, you ask? Well, Cara went on to win the 1998 I.B.O. Outdoor World Championship, and Samantha also placed 7th at that same tournament! This season Cara placed 2nd at a local I.B.O. Scramble, and Samantha placed 2nd at the I.B.O. Indoor World Championship. Looks like these kids are off to a great start! News like that makes inc smile and think to myself “thank goodness for kids who love to shoot archery! Thank heavens for those who help make it all possible!" JULY-AUGUST 1999
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International Field Archery Association News By Ken Rogers IFAA President Ken Rogers
In a very recent issue of ARCHERY magazine. 1 read a letter by Mr. Dick Sage. a former writer for that magazine's bowhunting columns. In it he made some statements 1 find myself in complete disagreement with. It is not Mr. Sage with whom 1 find fault. It is the statements which are too often heard which I am in disagreement with and view with disappointment. In his article was stated, "the NFAA has had roughly the same numbers of members for decades.” This statement allows no consideration of the additional activities coming on the scene over those decades. To name a few. Skate Boarding, Roller Blading. Increased interests in Golf and Tennis. 3-D Archery.
Recreational Vehicular activities, a\ Motorcycling... the list is a long one.
The average person today has more free time (and generally more money). These activities all vie for a portion of that free time (and money). One would then expect the numbers of members to decrease wouldn’t they? Let me use an analogy if I may. Two cars start from positions 120 miles apart and move directly toward each other. In one hours time they meet each other in the middle. Each vehicle has travelled 60 miles in that hour. The speed then, was 60 miles per hour. However, their speed in relationship to each other was 120 miles per hour. That is. they approached each other at a relative speed of 120 miles per hour. The distance between the two vehicles started at 120 miles and decreased to Zero miles in that hour. Look then, at the sport of Field Archery in a similar light. Field Archcry over the decades has found itself in a race for membership, competing
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with these added activities for the free time of the archer. It would be expected that Field Archery’s membership would go down while the other activities went up. This has not happened in any significant way. Instead, the membership is essentially steady. In relative terms then, docs this not reflect an increase in relationship to the expected drop in membership? Other statements repeated are that the NFAA "is perceived as a competitive group and attracts those mainly interested in competition," "Field Archery has become another phase of Target Archcry. ’ “To bring a member in. the ‘A class for everybody’ became the motto" and. "the Bowhunter was ‘put on the outside.’ Basically, Mr. Sage has said we do not shoot for the enjoyment of it anymore. Suppose we recognize this implication and agree - stage a tournament for the fun of it. “enjoyment." No score cards, no classes / Flights, no styles, no rules just enjoyment Been there, done that. The first thing to happen was somebody started keeping score on a scrap of paper. Then it was a buck. Eventually turned into “how can I compete against so and so or. that equipment, etc. etc? Sounds a lot like practice to me. The human animal is a competitor! Let’s stop selling the Bowhunter short. Stop telling him/her they cannot compete. Field Archery is archery afield (or in the field). Just as Football is played on a field (it is not Field Football), Target Archery is archcry on a field. Archery afield, or in the field, includes Field Archcry, 3-D Archcry. Trail Shoots, Hunting and, others including stump shooting. Targets arc set up in the field (afield) to represent hunting areas and are set at (mostly) hunting distances. especially the Hunter Round. The Field Archcry Associations provide a program and a venue for the Bowhunter (and all archers) to practice the sport; to stay in condition; to stay “tuned up over the off seasons. The worst “bowhuntcr is the one who pulls his/her bow out of mothballs and goes “hunting" without having shot an arrow since the last season. As a former Archery Shop owner, 1 once had a hunter tell me that he got up on opening day. shot his arrows (with THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
broadheads) into a dirt bank, then went "hunting". Thankfully, that is not at all representative of the vast majority of responsible bowhunters. The responsible bowhunters know they, as in any sport, must stay in shape over the off season(s); must know their distances and capabilities/ limitations; must know their equipment and maintain it in good working condition. The responsible bowhunter takes part in some discipline that maintains and improves his/ her skills. This generally, is in some facet of Field Archcry be it on the Field course or the 3-D range. In fact, any archery discipline that causes the archer to draw the bow, aim at a given spot and. properly release (loose) an arrow, should and will, improve the archers ability to convert this skill in the hunt. Every expert I have ever read, or talked to, has extolled the value of shooting at a target, specifically a spot, in increasing the skill of the hunter. We have all heard the phrase "shooting at the whole animal". The “whole" animal is not a "kill zone". Every hunter knows there are certain areas (spots) of the animal which, when hit, will harvest the animal in as humane as possible fashion. The successful hunter “aims" at this spot on the animal. Aiming at a spot, or kill zone, on a target (or animal) is a technique that must be mastered. The eye and mind must be trained to focus on that “spot" before the arrow will consistently find that spot, be it on paper. 3-D target or, animal in the field. Field Archery provides this opportunity to train the mind, the eye and. the body, for the hunt. In 1995 while attending the World Bowhunting Championship in Australia and. again in 1997 the WBHC in tlte Republic of South Africa, I was interviewed on radio and in tapings for Television. In these sessions the question was posed to me “Does your organization shoot live animals in this competition?" My reply was “No , we never shoot live animals - only paper or 3-D replicas.” "However, our association is based on the bowhunter who. as a part of his/her hunting activity, does harvest animals.” In these cases, my NO was apparently so emphatic that upon returning to the tournament venue 1 received a lot of good natured ribbing from the archers who listened in to the broadcast. But, is this not what we are talking about when we question the value of Field Archery to the Hunter’s involvement? The Field Archcry Associations make every effort to duplicate the hunting experience and equipment. The JULY-AUGUST 1999
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venues are afield -in the woods, forest. bush, veld, outback, boondocks and. by whatever name applies. The Bowhunter classes use equipment that, in most cases, duplicates the equipment used afield. In most cases, this equipment meets the requirements of State Wildlife and Game laws. Some States and/or affiliates also have Broadhead tournaments in addition, however, this appears to be too large a liability risk for the parent organizations. Short of running live animals through the courses, what more can be done to
duplicate the hunting scene? Too many classes and rules (which change too often)? Every Director 1 have ever known in the NFAA-USA, has brought to the table at the annual business meetings, his or her unique prospective on Field Archery and archery' as a whole. Each Director (in the I FA A this would refer to the members of the IFAA Committee) has done what he or she has felt was needed to reach the majority of archers within their reach and, to attract more archers to the membership. None should be faulted in their effort to 209
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styles. It is these "classes for everyone which makes the Field Archery organizations successfill in archery. It also belies statements to the contrary. Competition? Yes! Bowhunters left outside? No! At least three styles arc directly devoted to Bowhunting classes. while several other are similarly related. Competition is against the archers in your own style and class. Bowhunter against Bowhuntcr - Freestyle against Freestyle. Have you been to the Olympics lately? Three Men and Three Women was the number ofarchers from the USA in the 1996 Olympics. All shot the Recurve bow. This is called “Elite" archery and typically caters to the few elite, in numbers and in style. I have no quarrel with this at all. Simply an observation that if Field Archery got rid of its “class for everyone” and different equipments, it would be another elite form of archery. This would really put a large number of archers “on the outside". Field Archery has no such limitations. All are welcome to compete at all levels through the National and IFAA World Championships. Those legions of archers who choose not to shoot in a single style and be confined to a single version of a bow; who have a place in Archery, be it as Bowhunter or Target archer, have the opportunity, should they choose to take it, of competing for a spot in the winner circle. Many choose not to compete and simply enjoy shooting at their club. The NFAA’s of this world have achieved success precisely because they do provide a place for nearly everyone to compete and enjoy the sport of archery. ◄------
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this I mean, not all bowhunters are avid bowhunters, some enjoy hunting but, not to the exclusion of all else. Some take to one of the many other styles, switching to hunting bow and equipment as the season approaches. Our interests in life, vary. Why should archery be any different? My belief is, the majority of Field Archers arc also hunters regardless of the style they choose to shoot on the range. A "class for everybody?” No, I prefer to think we have a place in the associations for all. Sure, it crosses all of our minds on occasion, we may have a lot of classes or
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The IFAA World Bowhunting Championship. 1999 should be in the books by the time this issue gets in your hands. At this time, it appears there will be approximately 1200 shooters vying for the championships. Next issue should see the results and hopefully, some pictures of that event. The next 1FAA World Championship will be the Indoor. WIAC2000 will take place in conjunction with the NFAA Annual Indoor Championships for the year 2000. These will lake place in Tulsa, Oklahoma during March. Registration check-in will be on 24 March with the tournament following on 25 and 26 March, 2000. This will be the third Indoor Championship of the IFAA. which is held each two years. The Inaugural and second tournaments were both hosted by the NFAA also. The following WIAC is expected to be offshore. Expectations at this time are that it may go to Australia. That next Indoor championship will be in the year 2001. This is being done to place it on the odd numbered years rather that on the even years where it competes with the IFAA World Field Archery Championships. IFAA sincerely thanks the NFAA for its willingness to host the first three indoors, and we would look forward to reluming to the U.S. in eight years after the tournament has made its way back to that region again. Following the WIAC-2000, will be the WFAC-2000 to be staged in the Republic of South Africa. This will be held in the Fall of our Northern hemisphere's year. This will be the early spring of the year in the RSA. The information for this Championship is in this issue along with the dates, tournament schedule, accommodations and, registration information. Please notice the registration fees are in South Africa Rand and are due upon arrival at the tournament site. If you are planning to attend, be sure you take plenty of film and inquire about a trip to Krueger National Park while you are in Africa. You may want to pre-arrange a hunt while you are there. 212
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Our newest affiliated nation in South America. Argentina, looks like they arc off to a good start. Ruben Dario Rodriquez. President of the Argentina affiliate, The Association Argentina De Tiradorcs Con Arco, sent me a note along with some photos this past week. 1 thought you might enjoy seeing those pictures so have asked our editor if she could spare the space. One photo was entitled "Free Geese". My interpretation of that is "Wild Geese", so don't start heading south thinking you are going to get free geese. We hope to see some ofour South American friends at a future NAFAC until they get their own competition going in their region. Hope to see you on the IFAA tournament trail. Until next issue-Ken Kenneth A. Rogers - IFAA President KRogers-IFAA@worldnct.att.net
Tournaments WBHC-99 7-13 August 1999 (shooting days 9-12) Biersdorf, GERMANY (IFAA World Bowhunter Championship 1999) EFAC-99 31 July - 6 August 1999 (shooting days 2-6 Aug 99) Wyhl, GERMANY -3 hours travel to WBHC-99 site European Region Field Archery Championship Jurgen Oelke 4907642 7763 EBHC-99 (Staged in conjunction with WBHC-99 above) 7-13 Aug 1999 European Region Bowhunter Championship 1999 WFAC-2000 9-15 July 2000 Thabazimbi, South Africa IFAA World Field Archcry Championship 2000 THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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WORLD FIELD ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000 WFAC 2000 SOUTH AFRICA 9TH -15TH JULY 2000 The WFAC 2000 management team invites all archers, all over the world, to come and join us for the World Field Archer)' Championships 2000. and to see the splendor of South Africa for yourself. The event will take place from the 9th to the 15th of July 2000. at the foot of the Waterbcrg mountain range, on the farm Hartcbeeslfontcin. district Thabazimbi in the Northern Province. South Africa. Home of the club "LEPOGO LA THABA" (Leopard of the Mountain) This majestic tract of land is part of the most northern province in South Africa and is bounded on the cast. north and west by Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana respectively. A piece of Africa, great in its vastness, variety and beauty. This region is famous for its unspoiled mountains and flowing streams of the Waterberg. Conservation is a way of life in this region and nature lovers will stand in awe as the sun sets in a riot of colors in the West. Event arrangements. We arc calling on all participants to register as soon as possible. Registration forms must be sent to: THETOURNAM ENTDIRECTOR WFAC 2000 P O BOX 2696 KRUGER.SDORP 1740 SOUTH AFRICA Registration and Entry fee details. We arc calling on all participants to register as soon as possible. The duration of the event will be seven (7) days. The practice range will be open for two days prior to the championships. This period of time is also falling into the "normal" holiday period in SA and abroad. Registrations Thursday 6th July Registrations / Range open for practice Friday 7th July Registrations / Range open for practice Saturday Sth July Day 1 Opening ceremony Sunday 9th July Day 2 Field range Monday 10th July Day 3 Hunter range Tuesday 11th July Day 4 Animal range Wednesday 12th July Day 5 Hunter range Thursday 13th July Day 6 Field range Friday 14th July Day 7 Closing ceremony Saturday 15th July REGISTRATION FEE:-(South African RAND) WFAC 2000 R 350-00 ARFAC R 50-00 (Only participants from the Africa region can qualify to take part in ARFAC.) Registrations received on or before 5th May 2000: R 350-00 Registrations received on or before 25th June 2000: R 400-00 Registrations received after 25th June 2000: R 450-00 Participants from outside South Africa pay on die day ofanival al event Archery Ranges. Five adult ranges, one cub range and a training range will be made available for the WFAC 2000. 11k-courses will be set in a variety of Bushvcld, rocky, bush, grass, mountain and flat terrain. Ceremonies. Opening: 9th July 2000. Full details of the opening ceremony will be made available during May 2000. Closing- I5lh July 2000 (10:30 or 11.00) The closing ceremony involves the presentation of the WFAC 2000 and awards. Other- Two other evening functions are: The Bushveld night (Wednesday 12th July 2000) An African Adventure. (Friday 14th July 2000) The African Adventure also involves the presentation of the ARFAC awards. 214
Seasonal - Weather Conditions. As the country lies in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons in South Africa are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. During the month of July the days arc still warm, not very hot. giving everybody the chance to perform at his or her peak, not having to fight the intense SouthAfrican heal. The nights are chilly to cold. Average temperatures in degrees Celsius for this region: Day 22.5 Night 2.5 Rainfall generally occurs in the summer and we do not foresee any rains for the duration of the event. Sale of merchandise. There will be curio stalls for the sale ol merchandise. All the merchandise will be directly or indirectly related to archery or the community. Security arrangements. Security will be available throughout the event. The South African Police Services and the local Traffic Department will be present to assist you in any way. Medical Services. South Africa is renowned for the quality ol its medical care. It is advisable to obtain travel insurance, which covers accidents, illness and hospitalization during the period ol your slay. Several dental and medical practices will be on a 24hour alert system throughout the event. Ambulance services hospitals etc. will also be readily available. Thabazimbi is situates well outside the traditional malaria area and no medication is required. It is advisable to wear sun protection as far as possible Drinking water - Tap waler is 100% safe to drink. Travel. Several travel agents will be able to assist you with the travel arrangements from Johannesburg International Airport to Thabazimbi. Travel arrangements will be made beforehand with travel agencies to ensure that all the participants get to the venue on time. Lcpogo La Thaba is close to Thabazimbi in the Northern Province, some 250-km north of Johannesburg. An excellent road network links the largest metropolitan areas with the smallest villages. Access roads to Thabazimbi arc mostly tarred. You should obtain an International Driving pennit before your departure for South Africa if planning to drive around. Thabazimbi also has an airstrip for light aircraft, should any of the participants wish to travel to Thabazimbi by air. Inquiries can be directed to The Tournament Director WFAC 2000 - P/O BOX 2696 KRUGERS DORP 1740 SOUTH AFRICA Cell 27 (0)83 267 4775 E-mail: HYPERLINK mail to:archersa(a netactive.co.za We thank you all for your support and looking forward to meeting you all. TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR GROBB1ESGROBLER FAC 2000 Accommodation. You will find accommodation to suit your every need. A wide choice of possibilities for accommodation are available, ranging from hotels, lodges, guest houses, game farms, holiday resorts. nature reserves, caravan and camping facilities and hostels. The farm Hartebcestfontcin (WFAC 2000 archery terrain) will be catering for caravan- and camping facilities for about 200 participants. THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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FITA Information The Olympic Round (O.R.) by Jim Easton The purpose of this article is to explain the reasons for the Olympic Round and how local clubs of any size can enjoy a version of the O.R. called the Club Match Round (C.M.R.K "here no archers arc eliminated. The O. R. was developed because lite existence of our sport in the Olympics was being threatened by new. popular sports that have an exciting and easy to understand competitive format. Several participant sports (including archery) have had to change their format in order to appeal to TV and spectators, or risk being removed front the Olympic Games program. The challenge was to make archery a spectator sport. Many of us recognized the spectator interest when we had a shoot-off between archers who were tied. A shoot-off would have all the drama and excitement that was missing in a FITA round, where an archer could be 50 points ahead of the Held after 288 arrows were shot over four days. The 36 Arrow Grand FITA Round was a positive step, but with so many archers shooting, it was difficult for TV and spectators to follow. So. the match play Olympic Round (O.R.) was bom from the excitement that a shoot-off creates, as well as the experience of other Olympic sports. Match play was the answer to our Olympic existence. Next, we had to decide on distance, target size, number of arrows and how to shoot the arrows. All of these decisions were made with the goal of creating the most exciting and easy to understand competition that we could develop. A group of competitors. Council and committee members were consulted continuously during the development process. Comments on the various features of the O.R. are discussed below: 1.Distance - long enough to be challenging and Io allow spectators to follow the flight of the arrow. The 70-melcr distance was the obvious choice, however, seeing the score of the arrows in the target was a problem. This was solved with spotters and individual scoreboards in front of the targets, where the score was posted electronically in I -2 seconds. Also, an announcer with a spotting scope called the scores instantly. For the finals at the Olympics, we now have a large screen video showing the archers and the arrows hitting the target on a split screen. 2.Size of the target - we were told by the television experts that our target face was our "brand" and that we needed to keep it. The 122cm face has been our classic target for hundreds of years and was an obvious choice. Number of arrows - twelve to three arrows per match was 3. discussed. A one-arrow shoot off would be the most exciting, but, obviously, not long enough and not fair enough to the contestants. At the first Olympic Gaines using the O.R., all matches were
twelve arrow matches. After Barcelona, some Member Associations felt that twelve arrows in the elimination phase was loo few, so the elimination matches were extended to eighteen arrows. Match Competition-the most important improvement in our 4. competition was the change to head-to-head matches. In order to increase the tension and excitement, the archers (in the finals ol the World Championships [W.C. | and all matches of the Olympics) alternate shooting each arrow. This allows the television cameramen to follow each arrow and each archer. The spectators can watch one archer compete against another archer’s prior arrow. A com toss determined which archer would make the strategic decision of shooting first or second. Ties arc shot off- one arrow for each archer for score. If tied. 5. a second arrow is shot for score. If tied, a third arrow is shot for score. If still tied, the archer with the third arrow closest to the center will win. If still tied, additional arrows arc shot until one archer has an arrow closest to the center. Note: tics on the distance of the third arrow from the center have happened several times (once at the 1996 Olympics). This extremely exciting tie breaking procedure seldom goes to three or four arrows, but is exciting drama for television whether one. two or three tic breaking arrows are shot 6.Sceding for the first (]/32nd) Elimination Round it was felt that the top ranked archers from the Qualification (W.C.) or Ranking Round (Olympics) should have an advantage in the competition. Therefore, it was decided that the «I ranked archer would have the first match against the low’est ranked (#64) archer. The #2 ranked vs. #63 ranked, etc. Even with this great advantage, some of the top twenty archers have been "upset ” by a lower ranked archer. Generally, it is because the top ranked archer shot poorly (and therefore, probably deserved to lose). However, several times some top archers lost a match to a lower ranked archer (c.g. #19 vs. #46) and still shot a very high score. In these cases, the lower ranked winner may be a very good match shooter, but not a great FITA or 70-meter round shooter. Even though the O R. is used to select the best match shooter. some ofour Member Associations believe that the top ranked archer shooting a high score and losing, should have a second chance. At our 1997 Congress, the Council and the Target Archcry Committee were given the task of polling the members of FITA to determine which method was favored. The favored alternate format to test was a High Score Loser (HSL) Repechage, where HSL’s go into a losers’ bracket and have a chance of coming back into the winners' bracket al the 1 /8th Repechage Elimination. This was tried only two times in 1998 al small events and was not very successful. Another suggestion is a Round Robin, but this becomes complex and difficult to do with 64 archers in a reasonable time. A third method is a triplc/doublc/singlc elimination format, where the competition consists of a scries of matches and an archer must lose three of five matches before being eliminated in the l/32nd Elimination. In the l/l6th Elimination, the archer must lose two matches before being eliminated. After the l/16th Elimination, all matches arc single elimination. This option necessarily has a more complicated format and lakes longer to shoot. A new proposal is the “Bronze Medal Repechage.’’ This may be the best compromise to be tested next year, if our Congress wants to consider changing our current, simple and casy-tounderstand single elimination format. In this "Bronze Medal Repechage,’’ the archers in the winners’ bracket shoot for the gold and silver medals and the high score losers shoot for the bronze medal in a repechage bracket. Any proposed changes must be thoroughly tested in major competitions and at a World continued on page 261
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A NEW JUNIOR STAR FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM MARISSA HOCKEY by Chris Baker Halfway through thirty meters, Marissa Hockey realized she had not dropped a shot. "This is going pretty good, ’ she thought. Not aware that she was on target for the Fita world record, she focused on the thirty. Only the week before, at Henderson. Auckland, she had broken the New Zealand Indoor record in the PAA round with a perfect score of300 shooting an incredible 55xs! So in this blistering form, and in a stunning display of bowmanship this young 16 year old from Auckland, New Zealand, rewrote the record books as she stormed home in the 30 meters setting a new world record of359 out of a possible 360. Opening the day with 337 at 70 meters, she shot 341 at 60 meters, followed by a slightly disappointing 329 at 50 meters and then she blasted into the record books with the record breaking 30 meters. A Fita total of 1366 took the Junior Women’s Compound title by 4 points from former world junior compound record holder - USA’s Mary Zorn. Marissa’s 30 meter 359 also equalled the Women's Compound world record. The date of this momentous occasion - May 2. 1999 - at the North Shore Gold Star Fita. the last gold star shoot of the season. So from where did this exceptional young talent emerge? Following her older sister Kim into the sport at the age of 12, and with the encouragement of her bowhunting parents, she quickly found her niche. However, it wasn’t all plain sailing. Finding the motivation to shoot when there was no strong opposition in her age group made the going tough. The pressure to perform at such a young age saw her take some time-out to rethink where she was going. With a new found confidence and a quiet determination she quickly reestablished herself on the ladder to international success. Selected for the New Zealand team four times. Marissa has taken out six Australian titles. She is currently a member oflhe "Silver Arrows", a squad of New Zealand's top recurve and compound shooters set up by the national body. Archcry New Zealand, to encourage and foster top competitive shooting. Watching Marissa shoot, one is struck by her mental composure. There is a serenity which is evident as she totally focuses on the gold. Where docs this come from? When asked about her mental training her response is surprising; "Ah. - I actually don’t do any. I don’t do visualization or listen to relaxation tapes. There’s maybe something that I do but I’m not consciously aware of it."She is at a loss to explain it but upon further questioning her love of competitive dancing is revealed. This began at the age of three and lasted seven years. So she has been used to being center stage and under pressure to perform from a very early age. Where to from here? Marissa has very definite ideas. "My main goal at the moment is to make it to the Junior World Championships in France next year." To do this she is contemplating taking time out from school so she can help fund her trip and spend more time in training. Finding the money to pursue her sport has always proved a difficulty. Beyond that she has the Senior World Championship to aim for. "I would like to remain in archcry forever." she says. We hope you do Marissa.
Name: Marissa Hockey Club: Auckland Archcry Club. Auckland. New Zealand Age: 16 Occupation: High school student Footnote: June 27, 1999 Bow: Compound Browning Vanguard II Marissa shot a 1375 Arrows: ACC 3-04 in a sanctioned Fletching: FFP 175 Club Shoot! Nocks: ACE ‘G’ large groove Congratulations. Bowsight: Toxonics Pro-Series Elite Marissa! 4x Power Vegas Scope String: BCY45O+ JULY-AUGUST 1999
Marissa Hockey with her coach Andy Lindsay
Sersing: IKY Nock Locators: Tic-on Arrow Rest: Super Star Rest by Golden Key 6oz springy Stabilizer: Bomar Tuning Method: Group lest, timing Type of Release: Back tension Stanislawski Quiver: Ncet Number of years shooting 4 Number of years in N.Z. Team: 1996.1998. N.Z. Junior Team Number of times selected: 4 Coach: Andy Lindsay Technical Adviser: John Dearling(Agent for Browning) Award: First Junior Girl in world to be awarded 1350 Compound Fita Star Best scores. FITA: 1366-May2.1999 North Shore Auckland New Zealand (Junior Women’s Compound World Record, equalled Women’s Compound World Record) Best Scores: Distances: (70m) 339 (60m) 342 (50m) 342 World Record Best Indoor Score: 18m PAA (Possible 300.55x’s) Number of N.Z. Records: 11 Number of International Records: 6 Australian Number of Training sessions per week: 1 formal every 2 weeks (Silver Arrows squad) 2x personal sessions Number of Arrows per week: 100-200. varies International Results: I st U/16 Girls'Compound Champion 1998 (Transtasman Test) 1 st Open Girls’ Compound Malchplay Champion 1998 National Results: 2nd Women's Compound National Championships Christchurch N.Z. 3rd Open Matchplay National Championships Christchurch N.Z. 1999 2nd Women's Compound National Championships Hamilton N.Z. 1998 1st U/16 Compound Girls National Championships I lamilton N.Z. Sponsors: Browning.Toxonics. Brite Site Publications read: N.Z. Archer What National archers inspire you? Caroline Lindsay (N.Z. Women’s Compound Champion 1999) Hobbies: Archcry (“no time for anything else”) 219
Texas Spring Fita by Jack Milchanowski TcxasA&M University hosted the Texas Spring FITA/kpril 24-25. One hundred and sixteen archers converged on the polo grounds in College Station. Texas to compete in this U.S. Archery Team qualifying tournament. 1999 U.S. Archery Team hopefuls must compete at the NAA National Outdoor Championships and at least two of the following selected tournaments. They arc: National Indoor. Arizona Cup. Texas Spring FITA. World Target and Pan Am Trials, and the Gold Cup. Archers are ranked according to the average placement between their qualification round ranking and their final tournament placement. The Male Compound Division had twenty-eight participants. Thirteen of these archers shot one-day' FITA scores over 1300! Das e Cousins from Westbrook. ME finished in first place at the end of the first day’s FITA with a score of 1384. Roger Hoyle of Cedar City, UT was second with a score of 1361. Terry Ragsdale, from Tucson. AZ finished third with a score of 1348. The elimination round on Sunday ended with Terry Ragsdale in first place. Mat Cleland from Swanton. OH in second and Dave Cousins in third. The Female Compound Division had four ladies of elcs en shooting scores over 1300. Ann Bakken finished the first day with a FITA round of 1337. Ashley Kamuf from Dale. IN was in second with a score of 1331. Mary Zorn of Warenville. IL shot a 1329. The elimination round on the second day of competition ended with Mary Zorn in first 'place. Sally Wunderle from Mason City. IL moved up from fourth after the FITA to finish in second. Ann Bakken finished third. Karen Scovotto from Enfield. CT led the Female Olympic Division shooting a 1285. Michelle Ragsdale from Tucson. AZ was second with a score of 1280. Kathie Loesch from Houston. TX placed third with a score of 1269. The elimination round ended with Denise Parker of Salt Lake City. UT on lop. Denise was in fourth place with a score of 1265 following the FITA round. Cynthia Ruckman from Mt. Vernon. Ol I moved from her sixth place FITA finish to end up in second al the end of the elimination round. Michelle Ragsdale finished third in the elimination round. 220
The largest numbers of entrants in the competition were the Male Olympic Division archers with forty-six competitors. Butch Johnson of Woodstock. CT shot a 1309 FITA. Rod White from Cedar Falls. IA was second with a score or 1304. Rick Tollis from Webster. NY finished third with a score of 1285. The elimination round ended with the two former gold medallists exchanging places from the previous day's competition. Rod White finished first with Butch Johnson second. Rick Tollis ended the elimination round maintaining his third place position of the FITA round. Kathy Essingcr and Frank Thomas. coaches of the Texas A&M archcry team. along with the A&M team members put on a first class tournament. The weather was quite pleasant, as was the banquet for the participants Saturday evening.
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Fita Calendar 1999 (including World Ranking Tournaments-WRT) July 22-29 - XL World Target Championships (WRT) Riom (France) August 4-8 - Pan American Games (WRT) Winnipeg (Canada) September 1-3 - Continental Qualification Tournament (WRT) Beijing (China) September 19-26 - The Sydney International Golden Arrow (WRT) Sydney (Australia) September257th Australian October3 Masters Games Adelaide (Australia) October 19-24 Continental Qualification Tournament (WRT) Mexico DF (Mexico) To be fixed - Continental Qualification Tournament Johannesburg (South Africa) 2000
March 15-16 - Continental Qualification Tournament Suva (Fiji) June 14-18- Continental Qualification Tournament Antalya (Turkey)
World Fita Ranking List We are pleased to send you the latest World Fita Ranking List, as of June I, 1999. The next World Fita Ranking List release is scheduled for the 1st of July. The full list is available on FITA’s website: www.archery.org and includes the results of the European Grand Prix held in Turkey and the first leg of the Asian Circuit in Thailand. Women Recurve Rank Archer 1 Cornelia Pfohl 2 Natalia Nasaridze 3 Elif Altinkaynak
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Natalia Valeeva Lina Pavchuk Barbara Mensing Elena Sadovnycha
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Kim Jo Sun Alison Williamson
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Lin Sang Kim Du Ri Olga Yakousheva Sandra Sachse
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Katerina Palcha Britta Buehren Janet Dykman
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Deniz Gunay Ruth Rowe
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Total Prcv. Rk 196.000 4 158.500 2 148.000 5 142.400 3 141.750 136.000 132.000
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30 21 17 12 18
Men Recurve Rank Archer 1 Lionel Torres 2 Michele Frangilli 3 Richard Johnson 4 Christophe Peignois 5 Igor Parkhomenko 6 7 8 9 10
Baard Ncsteng Balzinima Tsyrcmpilov Jari Lipponen Kim Kyung Ho Justin Huish
11 12 13 14 15
Magnus Petersson Sebaslien Flute Ilario DiBuo Victor Wunderlc Wietse Van Alien
16 17 18 19 20
Bair Badenov Jean F. Roche Oh Kyo Moon Alexander Froese Tunc Kucukkayalar
The next WRL will include the following tournaments: June 17-20 European Grand Prix Warsaw (POL) June 19-26 Batalla de Carabobo Valencia(VEN) JULY-AUGUST 1999
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1999 Western Classic • Straight Arrow Bowhunters May 1-2, 1999 • by Barbara Heins RESULTS: PEEWEES: Non-sight: Female: Brandi Ebersole 986 1“, Paige Pearce 737 2"1, Jessica Munger 572 S'11. Male: Spencer Utvick 1058 1". Joshua Jackson 1031 2nd. Jeremy Hickman 1001 3ri. SIGHT: Male: Ottie Harris 1344 1”, Joel Newman 773 2"11, Jacob Newman 772 3ri CUBS: BB-Femalc-A: Coral Maier 585 1 . BB-Male-A: Christopher Martin 1275. Derek Ward 1266. Sean Lane 1230 BBMalc-B: JoeSciacca 1128. Frecsty lc-Fcmale-A: Ashley Montibon 1314. Kristina Eisele 1252, Kcshia Debusk 1116. Freestyle-FemaleB: Erin Williams 778. Freestyle-Malc-A: Joel Wilson 1447. Tyler Abel 1391, Logan Johnson 1353. Frcestyle-Male-B: Brian Milelr 1302. Scooter Garibay 1075. Freestylc-Male-C: Collin Nay 1325; Justin Devers 1157, Justin Vanscoyk 943 Freestyle Limited-MaleA: Jeff Haugen 1101. Freestyle Limited-Female Cub-A: Heidi Gardiner 1147 Jennifer Sager 528. Freestyle Limited-Fcmale-C: Jaaz Young 370. Freesty le Limited-Male-A: Cody Welch 1288. Tyler Ward 1270. Keith Barrier 1235. Freestyle Limited-Male-C: Curtis Bortlc 1084. Jared Jackson 1027. Brandon Robinson 872. YOUTHS: Barebow-Female-C: Anna Lansdon 433. BarebowMale-C: Richard Lansdon 680. Rick Morrison 371. Freestyle-FemaleA: Cammie Lane 1026, Corri Alexander 887. Brittany StClair 878. Freestyle Male-A: James Siegfried 1479, Thomas Nealy 1463, Christopher Parks 1437. Frecstyle-Male-B: Chad Pearcard 14O3,Chris Williams 1279. Curtis Gowin 1261. Freestyle-Malc-C: Chuck Hicks 1288. Bryan Maynard 1061, Cole Reyes 889. Freestyle LimitcdFemale-A: Leslie Lane 1001. Freestyle Limitcd-Male-A: Anthony Cote' 1280, Raymond Ramirez 1270, Cody Newman 1259. Freesty le 1 .imited-Male-B: Cody Rhees 1249. Freestyle Limited-Male-C: Greig Reynolds 1114, Jeremy Joaquin 974. Michael Simmons 797. YOUNG ADULTS: Barebow-Male-A: TJ Blake 1332, Matt McCain 844. Freestyle-Female-A: Burgandy Bronson 1463, Tanya Gaston 1394. Lisa Scott 1226. Frcestyle-Fcmale-B: Lynnctte Laughlin 1140. Freestyle-Female-C: Amy Newell 1156. FreestyleMale-A: Nick Risinger 1483, Wyatt Schmiege 1474, Jcromy Gardiner 1463. Freestvle-Male-B: Andreas Johnsen 1412, Ryan Nay 1293, Bill Miller 1292. Freestyle-Male-C: Nick Kreig 1091, Robert Culley 852. Brandon Senn 813. Freestyle Limitcd-Female-C: Candice Burroughs655. Freestyle Limited Male-A: Pau) Herschel! 1319. Don Laux 1296. Freestyle Limited-Male-B: Matt Copeland 1254. Freestyle Limited- Male-C: Pete Hardacre976. Billy Guffey 774, Will Vanbrunt 680. ADULTS: BAREBOW: Female-Sr A: Karma Christiansen 1201. B: LaVaughn Roe 774. Male-A: Wayne Woerdich 1298, Paul Larue 1246, Bill Parker 1204. Male-Sr: A-bon Caswell 1080. B: Fred Lonsbery 1240, Bob Woods 1089. BOWHUNTER: Female: A: Melissa McCubbins 1344, Karen Fallbatter 1195, Michelle Montgomery 785. B: Caryn Maier 872. Sr: A: Becky Jackson 1035. BOWHUNTER: Male: A: John Lacy 1349, Rick Rangel 1304, Randy Lanzendorfcr 1254. B: Randy Fallgatter I 170, Gary Alfrey 1123; John Nelson 1004. C: Don Powell 941, Roger Maier 832. Senior: A: Dennis Greenway 1338, Gerald Hickman 1338, Clyde Reaves 1225. BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE: Female: A: Sonya Pask 1457, Helen Raglin 1451. Jennie Robertson 1408. B: Diane Nay 1278, Beverly Archer 1269, Leslie Seaboum 1252. C: Kristie Botelho 1111. Sandy Mattingly 1074, Yolanda Hardacrc 969. Female Senior: A: Judi Smith 1404. Dot Heideman 920, Dee Mack 729. Male: A: Scott Wilson 1502, Jim Marshall 1498, Charles Clink 1496. B: Bruce Glincs 1448, James Hoopii 1443, Bill Brendlc 1436. C: Joe Mattingly 1382,Terry Kite 1357, Chris Mangrum 1355. Male-Senior: A: Frank Smith 1494, JessTrujillo 1475, Del Moore 1466. B: Joe Stella 1412, Kenneth Ebersole 1396, Gene Lacy 1377. C: Arthur Scott 1194. Tom Seaboum 1176, Bill Wirt 1003. 222
BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE LIMITED: Female A: Sandy Graham 1279, Linda Sager 1234, Brenda Jackson 1206. B: Jackie Kreig 1190, Florence Cordingly 998. Tina Andersen 969. C: Carrie Cabak 1029. Pat Powell 1029, Carolyn Burroughs 935. FemaleSenior A: Josephine Bailey 983. Male A: Rob Sampley 1424. Gary Adkins 1420, Dave Stroncak 1408. B: Dave Nicholls 1358, Jim Lang 1357. Emilio Reyes 1301. C: Richard Schmidt 1250. Roger Darosa (235, Eric Magidson 1169. Senior A: Bill Shaw 1377. Bob Nation 1366, Frank Danner 1356. B: Bob Miller 1378, Bruce Botelho 973. C: Richard Gamctt-Sr. 682. F1TA: Femalc-Barebow: JackquicYicn-Low 1032. Male-Senior Barebow: Bob Bums 1298. Frecstyle-Male-A: Don Wertz 1356. C: Michael Young 702. FREESTYLE Female A: Debbie Lane 1496, Ruth Payne 1481. Debbie Krienke 1474. B: Dar Gonzales 1451, Sharon Makowski 1412. Theresa Ament 1397. C: Tammy Hicks 1479. Peggy Pope 1279, Kierslcn Dunithan 1248. Senior: A: Lianc Hickman 1435. Bobbie Moore 1410. ConnieMiller 1385. B: Helen Sandlin 1277. DeeBlanke 1217, Sharon Gregory 830. C: Doloris Stoddard 1144. Charlene Washbum 1060. Male: A: Ken Payne 1517. Dennis Mendenhall 1510. Scott Kouns 1510. B: Greg Ambrosio 1469, Shannon Darnell 1462. Walter Makowski 1451. C: Rich Femeau 1440, Dodd Seaboum 1407, Troy Seaboum 1392. MALE-PRO: Darin Tuttle 1488. Mike Mead 1448. Senior: A: Emile Gambctta 1502, Don Kudlacek 1501, Mike Bumham 1495. B Jerry Ponton 1469. Roy Cowan 1433, Gary Maraviov 1411. C: Tony Demartini 1372. Paul Washbum 1331, Bill Waters 1315. FREESTYLE LIMITED: Fcmale-A: Kim England 1369. Janet Kouns 1262, Joncll Haslett 1255. B: Kathic McDaniel 1254. Shen Dunn 1226. C: Carol Guffey 1163. Lynn Musial 1067. Deborrah Blair 393. Senior A: Jeanie Hall 1333. Lynne Ekman 1267. Peggy Barcaglia 1048. B: Jeannie Greenlee 1130. C: Pcrcilla Carey 879. MALE: A: Tex Musser 1473. Bill Combs 1469, Ronald Bennett 1446. B: Steven Anderson 1315, Tom Howard 1281. David Andrade 1107. C: Joel Haslett 1260. Steve Witkowski 1205, Bill Guffey 886. Male Pro: Steve Patterson 1417. June Montenegro 1287. Senior A: Dick Eckenburg 1423,1 lai Ekman 1400. CliffGarrctt 1389. B: Marty Cove 1294. John Greenlee 1232. TRADITIONAL-LONGBOW: Female: Linda Musser 482. Fran McKinney 355. Senior: Joyce Hartman 665. Male: Al Sisam 991, Luc Blanchet 900. Marion Debusk 898. Senior: Jerry Hartman 908. Gary Scntman 789. Tim Meigs 729. TRADITIONAL RECURVE: Female: Sandy McCain 1069, Debbie Baxter 642, Sandy Schutz 628. Male: Dan Hickman 1234, Dan Croft 1153, Allan Baxter 1135. Senior: Bob Jensen 1017, Robbie Robinson 1011, Kconc Hong 992.
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LB.O. Midwest Classic by Rhonda Campbell Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! A familiar sound that rang throughout the ranges at the I.B.O. (International Bowhunting Organization) Midwest Classic, the first jewel of the Triple Crown series of tournaments. The tournament, now in its fourteenth year with the White River Bowhunters had a few surprises in store for shooters, as well as lots of fun for the whole family, whether shooting or not! Over 1700 shooters and spectators attended the tournament. held again at the 4-H grounds, just below the quaint town of Bedford. Indiana on May 14-16. People poured onto the grounds as early as Thursday to register and practice for a big weekend of competition. For many, this tournament is the first one of the season, where they have the opportunity to renew friendships they have made during the previous tournament season. The place was jumping with activity as people moved about the exhibit stations and made their way to and from the practice range. A crowd of earlybirds gathered at the S.T.A.R.S. booth, hoping to score some big bucks while participating in the weekend's competition. Others shot the Bowhunter Defense Course for some practice before entering their shooting ranges, while several shooters gathered at the Easton Eagle Eye Shootout range for some fun and some sharpshooting! A continuous crowd was gathered at the practice range throughout the day on Saturday, as shooters socialized with friends and warmed up their minds and equipment before entering their designated ranges. The w eather was in full cooperation, as sunscreen was the general order for the weekend! Red-faced shooters descended from the ranges with smiles and frowns, but most all commented at having a great time! Many remarked that the courses were tougher this year. The terrain was a mix of scenic meadows, woods, hillsand ravines. A full line of McKenzie targets (including the new ones) were spread out over the ranges. Each target being strategically or creatively placed to challenge the shooting skills of even the best of archers! Shooters got a kick out of seeing the various targets and setups. Those surveyed remarked that the Mountain Lion climbing the side of a tree was the favorite of the day! Kids who attended the Future Bowhunters shoot were thrilled to shoot at the 10 target lineup of new McKenzies. Held on Saturday afternoon, this event is a favorite among spectators as well as parents and friends of the small, but up-and-coming shooters. Some of which were not even as big as their equipment! The kids went from stake to stake, shooting and laughing as everyone in attendance had a great time. In the end it was Breanna Larson who emerged with the highest score for the event. However, all the kids received an award for their efforts on the range. The kids were thrilled, and the parents were more thrilled! Saturday's activities came and went quickly. Sunday was a busy day too. Tension was in the air as shooters made their way on and off of the courses for their final round of shooting. Colin Boothe emerged as the winner in the men’s pro division. Other winners in the pro ranks included Alicia Shultz (FRF). George Dixon (PSR) and Rodney Huffman (PMF). Semi-pro winners included Audrey Byers (SPF) and Todd Cook (SPM). Winners abounded in the amateur ranks as well, including Heather Kennedy (FBO), Melissa Belairc (FBR). Tony Ootcn (MBO), Justin Hoon (MBR).and Paul Matkoskcy (PCMB). Senior shooter Bob Harrell won the new Masters division, for shooters aged sixty years and older. Other senior division winners included Linda Koris (FSR) and Mike Wilson (MSR). Winning finger shooters included Kim Fowler (FBF). Ted Denkins (MBA), Conrad Jones 111 (MCU) and Andrew Huckc (YMF). Traditional shooting winners included Rcnae ParsonsWhiffcn (FTRD).Tom Lochkovic (TRD) and Randy Epling(RU). 224
Winners in the Youth and CUB divisions included Elisa Rue (YF), Elliat Heath (YR 13). Tom Dagit (YR 15) and Kyle Belles (CUB). All those who competed in this tournament should be congratulated for their hard work and efforts during this event! The Great Lakes Shootout takes place on June 11 -13 at McKean. Pennsylvania. Be sure to attend, and bring your family and friends! A good time will be had by all!
Warming up at the practice range was a must, before entering the challenging ranges to shoot.
Mathews shooter. George Dixon (center) displays rheform that gave him the 1st place win in the Senior Pro Division.
Kids on the Future Bowhunters range have a great time shooting, but arejust as serious about it as the adults. THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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Newlyweds Kay and Rob Harrell are having a great time al the shoot. Bob s 1st place win in the new Masters Division has topped offtheir weekend!
L-R: Hannah Maxfield (YF) spends some time on the practice range with Womens International World Champion (Cuba) shooter Ashley Kamuf.
Future Bowhunter Isaac Hawkins is nearly as tall as his equipment!
MRS shooters (L-R) Bob George and John Margavich enjoyed the tournament. Margavich, who didn ‘t shoot this course last season, really liked the tough target setups.
JULY-AUGUST 1999
MBA - Male Bowhunter aided MCU - Male Compound Unaided MBR - Male Bowhunter Release FBR Female Bowhuntcr Release MBO - Male Bowhunter Open FBO - Female Bowhunter Open MBF - Male Bowhunter Fingers FBF - Female Bowhuntcr Fingers RU • Recurve Unaided RA - Recurve Aided MSR - Male Senior Release (ages 50+) FSR - Female Senior Release (ages 50+) M C H B - Masters Class (ages 60+) PCMB - Crossbow Male Bowhunter: (Shooters in wheelchairs) TRD - Traditional Longbow FTRAD - Female Traditional (Longbow or Recurve) SPF - Semi Pro Female SPM - Semi Pro Male PF - Pro Female PMR - Pro Male Release PM F - Pro Male Fingers PSR - Pro Senior Release (ages 50+) FBI! - Future Bowhunters (Children age 8 and under) CUB - Kids: Male& Female (ages 9 to 12) YMR - Youth Male Release (Males 13 to 17) YMF - Youth Male Fingers (Males 13 to 17) YF-Youth Female (Females 13 to 17)
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North American Bowhunters Griggs, Pellegrino, Jones and Watson Earn Pro Titles in Genuine Nebraska/Mossy Oak “Nebraska Open” Event Draws Archers From 34 States LINCOLN, NE - Powerful gusting winds and unseasonably cool temperatures added an additional dimension to the challenges faced here this weekend by the more than 1.000 NABH archers competing in the Genuine Nebraska'Mossy Oak “Nebraska Open.” The Genuine Nebraska/Mossy Oak “Nebraska Open," hosted by the Golden Arrow and Ahamo archery clubs, as well as with the help of many other volunteers, was the second stop on a grueling four-event qualifying tour that brings archers to different locations throughout the continental United States. The tournament series culminates, July 31 -August 1. in Oklahoma City, OK, with the NABH Kawasaki/Game Finder Championship. The competition featured events in six pro and semi-pro classes; including Pro Men's Open, Pro Women's Open, Pro Men’s Limited, Pro Men's Senior(50 years and older). Men’s Semi Pro and Women's Semi Pro. I lunter Division competitions include Men's Hunter Open, Men's Senior Hunter Open, Women's Hunter Open, Men's Hunter Unlimited, Men's Hunter Limited. Barcbow, Traditional and several Physically Challenged. Youth and Cub classes. Nebraska, known nationally as an outdoorsman's paradise, the event proved very popular among the region’s many bowhunters. Once the final arrow was released on Sunday, it was Springfield, VT. professional archer Eric Griggs capturing lop honors in the Pro Men's Open competition. Griggs shot a two-day score of415, including 12 shots in the 12 ring. “As expected, this location proved very popular among the many archers competing here this weekend," said NABH Shooting Events
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Director Eric Banks. "This course presented numerous challenges. particularly with the added challenge of the strong winds." Harrisonburg. LA. pro Colin Boothe Hopkins finished second in the Men's Pro competition with a score of405. Michael Braden of Hurst, TX, earned the third place prize with a two-day score of401. Veteran NABH archer Laurie Watson earned the title in the Women’s Pro Division. The Cave Creek, AZ, pro finished the event with a two-day score of 372 (including 3 shots in the 12 ring) to eam the top prize in the Women's Pro Division. Jemison, AL, pro Sharon Hayes grabbed second place in the Women’s Pro Division recording a final score of 368. Third place on the women's side went to Sherry Bames of Overbrook. OK. Bamcs fired a two-day score of 368. Randall Jones of Lula, GA. earned a first place finish in the Pro Men's Senior Division. George Dixon of Salida. CO, finished second in this division. Boaz. AL, archer Larry O'Dell finished third in the Pro Men’s Seniors competition. William Pclligrino, Colorado Springs, CO. finished on top in Pro Men's Limited competition. Wesley Vanhorn of Middleburg. PA, won first place honors in the Semi Pro event, while Theresa Hendrix. Perry, OK, took home the first place check from the new Women's Semi Pro competition. The Hunter division competitions drew archers from throughout the nation. Perry Harpring of Batcvillc, IN, earned the lop spot in the Men's Hunter Open. Galena. KS. archer John Scott grabbed the Men's Sr. Hunter title. Other Hunter Division winners included David Bales of Americus, KS, in the Men’s Limited class. Jerry WiethropofCamdcnton, MO, in the Men's Hunter Unlimited class, Jerry Pulliam, Birch Tree, MO, in Barcbow. Mary McMains, Chino Valley, AZ, in Women’s Open and Darrell Meisel. Linn, MO, in the Traditional class. In the Youth classes, Eddie Heath of Green Bay. Wl grabbed the Youth Male Open (ages 16-18) title, while Elliot Heath ofGrccn Bay, WI, took first in the Youth Male Open (ages 13-15). Other youths winning their classes included Ryan Thomason ofArdmore. TX, in the Youth Male Limited. Hannah Maxfield of Big Rapids. MI, in the Youth Female, Randy Oitkcr of Plainville, IL. in the Cubs (ages 10-12) and Breanna Larson of St. Croix Falls, Wl in the Cubs (9 and under). St. Louis, MO. archer Charles Sharp captured the Men's Physically Challenged Crossbow event. D.J. Bluma of Waukesha, WI. earned the title in the Youth Crossbow competition. Jason Hargis of Galena, KS, won the Physically Challenged Compound event. Hosted by the Golden Arrow and Ahamo archcry clubs, the Genuine Nebraska Mossy Oak “Nebraska Open" drew shooters from 34 states. The youth divisions drew a total of 82 participants ages 18 and under.
Results NABH Genuine Nebraska/Mossy Oak “Nebraska Open” May 8-9, 1999 - Lincoln, Nebraska Pro Men's Open
Score
1. Eric Griggs
Springfield, VT
415
2. Colin Boothe
Harrisonburg. LA
405
3. Michael Braden
Hurst. TX
401
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Pro Men’s Limited
1. William Pellegrino
Colorado Springs. CO
371
1. Dave Bales
Americus. KS
2. Rodney Huffman
Benton. MO
365
2. Steve Gray
Duncan. OK
333
3. Jesse Morehead
Fairmont. GA
357
3. Mark Grenoble
Warsaw. MO
332
1. Randall Jones
Lula. GA
391
1. Jerry Wiethop
Camdenton, MO
383
2. George Dixon
Salida. CO
387
2. Karl Recknagel
Enid. OK
373
3. Larry O’Dell
Boaz. AL
380
3. Jerry Weatherman
Springfield. MO
370
Birch Tree. MO
311
Linn. MO
342
Men’s Hunter Unlimited
Pro Men’s Seniors
Barcbow
Pro Women’s Open
1. Lauric Watson
Cave Creek, AZ
372
1. Jerry Pulliam
2. Sharon Hayes
Jemison. AL
368
Traditional
3. Sherry Barnes
Overbrook. OK
368
1. Darrell Mcisel
Youth Male Open - Ages 16-18
Semi Pro
1. Wesley Vanhorn
Middlebrook. PA
397
1. Eddie Heath
2. Tony Tazza
Boswell. PA
389
Youth Male Open - ?\ges 13-15
3. John Panscgrau
Cedar Rapids. IA
383
Women’s Semi Pro
1. Theresa Hendrix
1. Elliot Heath
Green Bay. WI
406
Green Bay. WI
383
Ardmore, OK
338
Big Rapids. Ml
290
Youth Male Limited
Perry, OK
330
1. Ryan Thomason
Youth Female
Men’s Hunter Open
1. Perry Harpring
Bateville. IN
384
1. Hannah Maxfield
2. Vaughn Rader
Alva. OK
382
Youth Cub Class - Ages 1 0-12
3. Rick Archer
Edmond. OK
380
1. Randy Oitkcr. Jr.
Plainville. IL
390
Youth Cub Class - Ages 9 and Under
Women’s Hunter Open
1. Mary McMains
Chino Valley, AZ
383
1. Brcunna Larson
2. Stephanie Bowin
Osage City. KS
370
Physically Challenged Crossbow Men
3. Saundra Heminy
Ozark, MO
363
1. Charles Sharp
St. Croix Falls. WI
426
St. Louis. MO
Physically Challenged Crossbow Y'outh
Men’s Hunter Seniors 1. John Scott
Galena, KS
388
1. DJ. Bluma
2. Tom Thompson
Evening Shade. AR
384
Physically Challenged Coiinpound Men
3. Gary L. Smith
Yukon. OK
362
1. Jason Hargis
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Waukesha. WI
Galena. KS
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NFAA Unmarked 3-D Nationals-Blue Springs, MO NAME AFBH FS-Flight 1 CONNIE SCHRADER SHAWNA SPENCER AFBHFSL-Flight 1 JEANETTE BROOKSHIER DEBBY FOLSOM JANETTE EKERT SUSANNE HELMS AFFS-Flight 1 MELODY ONEIL LEIL/X SCOTT BARBARA BROYLES AFTRAD-Flight I BABE BRACKINS ALOMA CHAPMAN MARTY SCOTT AMBB/BH-Flight 1 RANDALL PORTER BARRY HUGHES SHANE MOORE AMBHFS-Flight 1 ERNEST SHEPPARD HANK SCHRADER KEITH DUFF Flight 2 TIM AUDUS MITCH LACROIX SHORTY FABER Flight 3 DANIEL RICHARDSON PAUL EILAND JEFF HOPKINS AMBHFSL-Flight 1 CLINTON FOX WILLIAM DENKINS BOB KIEFFER AMFS-Flight 1 TERRY HILTON JOHN SCOTT CHAD BROOKS Flight 2 CHAD LAXSON CHRIS WILSON MIKE SPIEGELHALTER Flight 3 RODGER LEWIS RANDY DOUGLAS DANIEL COHEN
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TOTAL
MO MO
450 407
MO MO MN MO
341 300 21 1 179
MO KS MO
486 467 463
MI IN IN
289 207 143
410
KS SD MO
404
OK MO MO
5 13 506 504
SD NE SD
460 459 452
MO NE IA
410 409 408
NE MO MO
461 453 451
MO KS MO
518 516 509
MO MO MO
484 483 483
MO OK IL
442 439 438
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MO KS MO
451 450 435
SD WA MO
449 412 404
NE SC
495 379
SD
179
OK
516 447
TX GA MS
511 508 491
GA KY Ml
534 531 530
CO MS KS
508 499 485
IL
499
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450 387 363
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416 384 371
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506 491 464
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356
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505 469 447
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363 335
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92
IL MO SD
508 474 458
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NFAA3-D Unmarked Nationals Blue Springs, MO byArlyne Rhode
Champion Tim Sheets with his mother and dad
President, Wally Rueger presents the top professionalfreestyle awards to Susan Thompson, Ginger Nasworfhy and Linda Owen
Beautiful Fleming Park of Blue Springs, Missouri was the location for our NFAA Unmarked 3-D Nationals on June 4-6. A total of 50 animal targets were shot over the three days. To accommodate as many shooters as possible, registration was accepted on the field and an archer could choose the days they wanted to shoot to make a total of 50 targets shot to qualify for the Championship. Young adult male freestyle limited champion, David Jaeggi chose to shoot all of his targets Saturday so he could attend an Iowa State Shoot on Sunday. I'm sure David's parents share the glory of David's accomplishments. We feature Davidon page 244. Jesse Wilkin of Illinois shot the highest score ever for the youth male freestyle class. When I spoke with him, I found out he has shot less than 3 years and this was only his second big 3-D event. His photo is on page 228. Jesse got started the right way under Coach MJ. Rogers who now is employed by the National Archery Association at the San Diego Training Center. Wise Jesse continued on the same program with Coach Bob McCutcheon at his local shooting lanes. In addition to record breaking archery scores, Jesse participates in golf and baseball. When I asked modest Jesse about his grades. his reply was “decent.” Jesse's advice to the young archers out there. “Stick with it, don't give up!" Watch for Jesse and his "Merlin Storm" bow at the next Midwest 3-D event. I called a number of the other divisional winners but didn't connect. Feel free to call me at 800-742-1235 if you win a division at the NFAA Outdoor Nationals in Watkins Glen. NY in July. 1 will be there but with over 70 classes, 1 know I won't find everyone of you. Go for the record. See you in Watkins Glen.
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Atlantic City Archery Classic May 1-2, 1999 by Gene Grodzki Trying to recap a major tournament like the AC Classic is difficult at best. There is a story behind each and every one ofthe hundreds of shooters, so where do you begin? For starters superstars Butch Johnson and Rod White topped the recurve weep sheet. They each have Olympic Gold medals tucked away in their sock drawers and took home Atlantic City heavy medal to add to their collection. One of the many things I enjoy about this type of shoot is quietly w'atching the "best of the best” do their thing. Day two found a pair of rock solid Freestyle shooters, literally face to face, eyeball to eyeball, on the same target. Right-handed Dave Cousins faced last year's Freestyle winner. left handed Vinnic Mancini. Dave was unshakable. Flawless form and steady nerves allowed only 3 arrows to wander from the ten ring all weekend. Dave shot a dynamite 1197 out of a possible 1200. Dave recently won both Vegas and the NFAA Indoor Championship. Bill Sennick from PA came in second behind Dave and was absolutely the most excited guy al the tournament. Nice going Bill. Tricia Johnson and Lisa Fennell went intoday two feeling fairly confident. Showing no pressure, young Christie Bisco from Maine shot an amazing 595 with 55 tens to grab the first prize S1000 check. Lisa and Tricia congratulated Christie with a friendly strangle hold. Steve Sinclair and Matt Setzer were the ones to watch in Bowhunter Compound. Steve and Matt battle 'tooth and nail” at
every New Jersey shoot. The clock destroyed Matt putting him in second place when he ran out of time on one arrow. Bummer! You did not have to win to be a winner in Atlantic City. I met a relatively new shooter named Dan Perera from PA who improved his score by 16 points on the second day. He placed 6,h in the second flight but you would think he won first place. Dan told me it was the most fun he had ever had with a bow in his hand. This was his first Atlantic City shoot and his first FITA style shoot There is a lesson to be learned here. If you have never shot in a major tournament, get off your butt and “Just Do It”. Most of us shoot to have fun. but if you don't have a good time at Atlantic City, or Vegas or the NFAA Nationals you should hang up your bow and take up knitting. All weekend, except for an invigorating wind, the weather outside was great. Guys and gals wearing archery hatsand jackets seemed to be everywhere, from the Black Jack tables to the restaurants and local bars. The New Atlantic City Convention Center is only a short ten-minute walk from the famed Boardwalk and Casinos that hug the ocean. The Classic has been in town for 23 years and a lot of us veterans have figured out the best local haunts. This year's turn out was nearly seven hundred shooters. The New Atlantic City Convention Center was perfect, with every accommodation an archer could ask for. There was plenty of indoor parking and a short escalator ride to the shooting floor. Small amenities like lots ofclean restrooms, hot fresh decaf-coffee and a reasonably priced snack bar with decent food on the shooting floor helped make the shoot more than comfortable. There were arrangements for free, secure on site equipment storage. You didn't even have to lug your bow case back to the car or hotel. The details were worked out months in advance by Dr. Helen
Official Results Atlantic City Archery Classic Championship/Open Freestyle Recurve Male Championship Flight
Rank Name
Score
Prize
Johnson. Richard 1155 SI000 00 White. Rod S700.00 1149 Tollis. Rick S500.00 1148 4. Barrs. Jay 1147 S215.60 5. Hall. Eric SI 38.60 1140 Weinpcrl, Barry S77.00 6. 1133 Championship/Open Freestyle Recurve Female Championship Flight 1 Long. Khatuna 1143 SI 000.00 2. Scavotto, Karen P. 1125 SI 26.00 3. Rowe. Ruth 1110 S84.00 Championship/Open Freestyle Compound Limited Male Championship Flight 1. Hryn, Dave 1142 S 1000.00 2. Watterson. Chad E. 1136 S700.00 3. McCormick. Todd 1135 S500.00 Championship/Open Freestyle Compound Limited Female Championship Flight I. Fortin. Barbara 1124 SI000.00 I 2
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Championship/Open Compound Unlimited Championship/Open Freestyle Compound Male Championship Flight Unlimited Male Third Flight 1. Cousins. Dave 1197 SI000 00 1. Koppcnhavcr. Jim S359.3I 1164 2. Scnnick. Bill 1190 S800.00 2. Gleason. Gregory G. S297.36 1158 3. Snyder. Jeremy Lee 1188 S600.00 3. Robustclli. Bob S235.4I 1157 1186 S500.00 4. Dcmming. Brian K. 4. Adams. George 1157 SI 73.46 5. Cook. Jason S223.02 5. Sanders. Joe 1185 S111.51 1157 6. Cleland. Malt 1184 SI 23.90 6. Bolig. Jason A. S61.95 1154 Championship/Open Freestyle Compound Championship/Open Freestyle Compound Unlimited Male First Flight Unlimited Male Fourth Flight 1. Hale. David E. 1183 S598.85 1. Hix, Larry S239.54 1154 2. Hill. Steve 1183 S495.60 2. Gravine Jr.. Thomas F. SI98.24 1149 3. Dayton. Steve 1182 S392.35 3. Baumann. Steven R. 1136 S156.94 4. Koris. David 1179 S289.10 4. Hodge. David 1129 SI 15.64 5. Bianes. Tony R. SI 85.85 5. Rucker. Dale 1179 1127 S74.34 6. Herrman, Todd 1178 S103.25 6. Zadotti. Robert 1126 S41.30 Championship/Open Freestyle Compound Championship/Open Freestyle Compound Unlimited Male Second Flight Unlimited Female Championship Flight 1. Smith. Jesse M. 1175 S479.08 1. Bisco. Christie SI 000.00 1179 2. Yordy. Keith 1175 S396.48 2. Johnson. Tricia H. 1173 S500.00 3 Heller. Caleb 1171 S313.88 3. Fennell, Lisa 1171 SI 40.00 4. Binkley. John L. 1171 S231.28 5. Shannon. Ken 1170 SI 48.68 continued on next page 6. Prokop, Greg S82.60 1169
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Bolnick and her staff. The results were obvious. One personal gripe of mine has been waiting for weeks and sometimes months for shoot results from some major tournaments. Helen is to be congratulated for another first. All of the scores from the Classic were posted on the Internet within two days of the shoot. Visit www.acclassic.com and see for yourself. It was great to be able to print out the sheets, while the shoot was fresh in my mind. I posted them on our clubs bulletin board by Tuesday. I hope the other tournament directors follow Helen's example and do the same.
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Championship/Opcn Bow hunter Compound Limited Male Championship Flight
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Championship/Open Bow hunter Compound Unlimited Male Championship Flight I. Sinclair.Steve 1162 S350.00 2. Setzer. Mall 1161 S210.00 3. Susen. Andrew J. 1142 $140.00 .Amateur Adult Over 18 Recurve Male Championship Flight Rank Name State Score I. Stanwood. Tom MA 1120 2. Nilsen. Tony UK 1103 3. Gustavcson. Douglas VA 1076 Amateur .Adult Over 18 Recurve Male First Flight I. Dukehart. Steve MD 1039 2. Bowers. Bill NY 1020 3. Sonzogni. Mark NJ 1013 Amateur Adult Over 18 Recurve Female Championship Flight 1. Oliveria. Jill MA 1043 2. Bello-Weiss. Katrinia NJ 1029 3. Funk. Deborah VA 1014 Amateur Adult Over 18 Compound Limited Male Championship Flight I. Bechtold. Greg E. PA 1122 2. Grcager. Jim PA 1110 3. Des Rosiers. Dewey MA 1094 Amateur Adult Over 18 Compound Limited Female Championship Flight I. Cotner. Darla PA 1063 2. Smith. Jody G. PA 969 Amateur Adult Over 18 Compound Unlimited Male Championship Flight I. Gorman. Kevin P. NJ 1186 2. Gorby. Steve II. WV 1182 3. Helmick. Gene MD 1178 Amateur .Adult Over 18 Compound Unlimited Male First Flight I. Lorah. Roy PA 1161 2. Hulton. Jim PA 1149 3. Gatto. Jim NJ 1144 .Amateur Adult Over 18 Compound Unlimited Male Second Flight 1. Rambo. Robert NJ 1115 2. Yotsko. Michael NJ 1114 3. Hartshorn. Ronald W. NJ 1112 .Amateur Adult Over 18 Compound Unlimited Male Third Flight 1. Melish. Wayne F. NY 1082 2. Schendelman. Steven NJ 1081 3. Landsmark. Ray NY 1079 /Amateur Adult Over 18 Compound Unlimited Female Championship Flight 1. Campanelli. Rima NJ 1164 2. Beck. Barbara J. PA 1155 3. McAllister, Toni NJ 1154 Amateur Adult Over 50 Recurve Male Championship Flight I. Wooten. Wilburn NC 1072 2. Crilly.Vin NY 1028 3. Gcrig. Edwin NY 1013 .Amateur Adult Over 50 Recurve Female Championship Flight I. Shipman. Phyllis W. HI 1035 2. Hoyt. Ann W MO 941 3. Butler. Claire NJ 630 Amateur Adult Over 50 Compound Limited Male Championship Flight I. Panzclti, Albert MA 1089 2. Lewis. Norman MD 1060 3. Cool, Richard J PA 1059 Amateur Adult Over 50 Compound Limited Female Championship Flight 1. Hunter. Ina PA 1022
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Amateur Adult Over 50 Compound Unlimited Male Championship Flight 1. I loward. Don NY 1170 2. Evans. Herbert M. PA 1169 3. Foote. Sonny NJ 1167 Amateur Adult Over 50 Compound Unlimited Male First Flight 1. Parisella. John NY 1131 2. Sheldon. William E. NY 1123 3. Hynicka. Walter L. PA 1121 Amateur Adult Over 50 Compound Unlimited Female Championship Flight 1 Hart. Mary NY 1126 2. Evans. Barbara A. P/\ 1110 3. McMurray.Gwcndolyn MD 1100 Amateur Adult Bowhunter Compound Limited Male Championship Flight 1 Newkirk. Neil NY 1110 2. Brown. Jim MD 1110 3. Bcrlhelon. Pierre NJ 1095 Amateur Adult Bow hunter Compound Limited Female Championship Flight I. Muller, Jennifer NJ 792 Amateur Adult Bowhunter Compound Unlimited Male Championship Flight I. Cromwell. Joseph L. NY 1156 2. Cascrta. Joel NJ 1156 3. Cramer Jr.. Roberta A. NJ II 56 Amateur Adult Bowhunter Compound Unlimited Male First Flight 1. Boston. Everett D. MD 1120 2. Walker. Richard O. MD 1115 3. Barrett. Kevin NY Illi Amateur Adult Bowhunter Compound Unlimited Female Championship Flight I. James, Ceci MD 1089 2. Muller. Christina NJ 989 Amateur Adult Collegiate Recurve Male Championship Flight 1. Czech. Michael 1121 2. Affrunti, Chad 1080 3. Abom. James MA 1040 Amateur Adult Collegiate Recurve Female Championship Flight 1. Ncyhard. Amy PA 1117 2. Shaner. Rhonda 1006 3. Caldwell. Maria 1006 Amateur Adult Collegiate Compound Male Championship Flight I. Karstcltcr. Chad 1180 2. Ruchnicwski. Walter 1178 3. Naylor. Shawn 1171 Amateur Adult Collegiate Compound Female Championship Flight I. Schlueter.Jackie 1138 2. Monsour. Tess 1080 3. Birckhcad. Wendy 1057 Amateur Adult Barcbow Recurve Male Championship Flight 1. Kosicrowski, Walter PA 713 2. George. Darrell NY 582 Amateur Adult Barebow Compound Male Championship Flight 1. Bach. Jon NJ 1063 2. McManus. Joe VA 969 3. Hunter. Orville S. PA 949 Amateur Adult Crossbow Male Championship Flight I. Pimm Jr.. William G. FL 1150 2. Silvasi.Joc NJ 1107 3. Stauffer, Ray PA 1096 Amateur Adult Crossbow Female Championship Flight I. Price. Jeanette M. MD 1103 2. Copley. Pat WV 1099 3. Stauffer. Lillie PA 1089
Amateur Under 18 Age (15-17) Recurve Male Championship Flight I. Wolcheck. David NJ 1081 2. Tague. David PA 1047 3. Czech. John NY 1046 Amateur Under 18 Age (15 - 17) Recurve Female Championship Flight 1. Wolf. Tma PA 906 2. Glasberg. Barrie NJ 904 Amateur Under 18 Age (15- 17) Compound Limited Female Championship Flight 1. Orrall. Rebecca MA 903 Amaluer Under 18 Age (15 - 17) Compound Unlimited Male Championship Flight 1 Hupccj. Jason OH 1180 2. Heller. Ariel NH 1164 3. Heinz. Jared PA 1163 Amatuer Under 18 Age (15- 17) Compound Unlimited Female Championship Flight 1. Bowker. Megan MA 1124 2. Mentzer. Julia PA 1082 3. Shelley. Karen M. NY 1014 Amatuer Under 18 Age (12 - 14) Recurve Male Championship Flight J. McCullough, Nathan PA 1082 2. Block. Willie NY 1020 3. Wentzel. Damian NJ 967 Amatuer Under 18 Age (12 - 14) Recurve Female Championship Flight I. McCullough. Danielle PA 1020 2. Kacir. Lucy CT 986 3. Jordan. Heather PA 961 Amatuer Under 18 Age (12 - 14) Compound Limited Female Championship Flight 1. Kuhn, Megan PA 931 Amatuer Under 18 Age (12 - 14) Compound Unlimited Male Championship Flight I. Hobbic. Randv NJ 1711 2. Ferrell. Josh ' 1155 3. LaBelle, Shawn VT 1148 Amatuer Under 18 Age (12 - 14) Compound Unlimited Female Championship Flight I. Bogumil. Marleigh PA 1166 2. Denault, Samantha VT 1133 3. Slutter. Heather PA 1129 Amatuer Under 18 Age (Under 12) Recurve Male Championship Flight 1. Sanger. John VA 963 Amatuer Under 18 Age (Under 12) Recurve Female Championship Flight I. Corea. Danielle NJ 890 Amatuer Under 18 Age (Under 12) Compound Unlimited Male Championship Flight I. Bcardsworth. Douglas J.NJ I 127 2. Ray. Tommy ME Illi 3. Hooper, John MA 1108 Amatuer Under 18 Age (Under 12) Compound Unlimited Female Championship Flight I. Gallagher,StephanieL.NJ 1002
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The Evolution and Impact of Release Aids Part II
Author Freddie Troncoso
THE 1970 VEGASTOURNAMENT Before we outline and mention the impact of the 1970 Vegas Tournament and the widespread use of the release device at this tournament, I’d like to call your attention to part one of this scries that appeared in the May-June issue of U.S. & International Archer Magazine. In this introductory article, we traced and followed the evolution and development of release aids and their use. From this writing we learn that the Eicholtz "Bowloc" was the first commercial attempt to popularize the use of "the release" in archery. As is true of all release aids, the ideas and concepts of most release aids arc based on either the use of a ledge or hook where the bowstring is held prior to releasing the arrow. When using rope releases or straps, the string is pulled back by use of a strap or rope that wraps around the bowstring The release is accomplished by relaxing the hand or fingers or by twisting or pivoting the release device gradually. Up until the 1970 Vegas tournament, nearly everyone shot with their fingers. Perfect scores were far and few between and everyone recognized the fact that a group of elite and talented finger shooters dominated the entire archery scene and sport. There is no doubt that they wished for it to stay this way. Simultaneously, we must realize that all of the archery rules of the leading national archcry organizations were governed by rules that mentioned and allowed the use ofrelcase aids and shooting devices up to this period of time. The NAA, PAA and NFAA rules all contained wording that mentioned and outlined the following directives: "All arrows shall be drawn and released by the fingers and their traditional releasing aids such as gloves, straps flippers etc. Mechanical drawing and releasing devices which embody a plurality of moving parts shall not be allowed." It is by this wording that the 1970 tournament JULY-AUGUST 1999
officials and sponsors allowed the use of "the thing" better known as the "Halter Plastic Release" and "The Ropes" by Troncoso. Having been a participant at this great and unforgettable tournament, all I can say is that it was a tremendous well attended tournament that was exciting and one that produced great scores and a great awakening for the world of archery. Of course, we are referring to the use of the releases. In spite of many rumors claiming back to back consecutive perfect scores shot up and down the West Coast of California, the great and legendary Vic Berger led the first days shooting in the Men's Division with a 299! And most notable was the fact, that he accomplished this feat using his fingers to release the bowstring. Simultaneously, and in the Women’s Division, the great and indomitable, shooter Ann Butz led the women from start to finish and also won her division using fingers and a recurve bow.
Vegas ‘70-Fred Troncoso, Vic Berger, Tony Marino and Dwayne Chaney. Vic Berger beat all the release shooters.'
Surprisingly, the first 300 of the tournament was shot by Tom Daley from the California Bay area who used a "Score" Norton-Winder release to record this amazing perfect team round. When Daley shot the last arrow of his perfect round, the
entire auditorium and spectators burst into applause. This marked the start of several other perfect rounds to be shot by Vic Berger and Bob Lewis. The great and highly talented "White Knight" Berger led and continued to shoot two perfects back to back 300's to win the 1970 Vegas tournament by two points using this fingers. In second place was Bob Lewis of the Bay area who also shot back to back 300's but lost one arrow off of his plastic "hook" release. His arrow ended up in the two ring when it slipped off of his release. At the end oflhe tournament, everyone was startled by the fact that a great finger shooter had won the tournament and that he out shot all of the release shooters. The releases however, made their presence felt and were the surprise of this shoot. There were plastic "hook" releases, nylon cord and rope releases and several "Strap Tabs" used at this tournament. Of the top 30 shooters, at least half of them used a string release device ofonc sort or another. During that time, releases were very strong in California and were beginning to become noticed throughout the rest of the U.S. It didn't take long for archers to realize that the releases had several things going for them. They improved arrow flight, grouped better than fingers and allowed lighter bows to be used by the archers. No, not one person protested or contested the startling performances by the release shooters at this tournament. However, the presence of the release was definitely felt and the stage was set for what was about to become another great controversy in the history of archery. The Cobo hall International Indoor Open of the 70's turned out to be a totally different story with regards to who won and whether the winners used a release device or fingers. Tom Daley of Belmont, California totaled 597 to win the tournament and Denise Libby won the Women’s division using a release device. In an exciting shoot off for first place, Ivan Winder of "Score" release fame, lost to Tom Daley after tying Tom with a 597. This single "Kissout" and glancing arrow probably cost him the tournament. At this time and during the proximity of the Cobo Hall 233
tournament, the continued success of the release shooters prompted the start of a powerful under current and a determined attempt to curtail and ban the use of releases in all archery competitions by the opponents.
The compound bow meanwhile was not facing nor experiencing as much opposition to its use as were the release devices. Favorably and during the 1970 NFAA Directors meeting held in Phoenix in February of that year, the NFAA Directors legalized the use of the Compound bow for the Free Style Division and in all categories. By August 1970. the raging controversy on the subject of releases continued as more and more tournaments were won by archers using the new release devices. This raging dispute prompted the NFAA to reinstate the use of a coupon ballot printed in the NFAA publication for the purpose of obtaining opinions from the membership regarding the use of releases in NFAA competition. Unknowingly, this occurrence would finally and ultimately decide the fate of the compound bow and the release by the end of the year. 1971. During 1970, the only novel release devices that appeared on the market were the Troncoso modified "Double Legal" rope release, "The Release" by Bonnie Bowman and the sensational and very popular "Rope-Spike" release by Jimbo's of Southgate. California. The question is, why do the finger shooters oppose the use of release? Wouldn't it be best to start an unlimited division as suggested by the wise and highly respected Jim Easton or do the finger pros simply want to do away with the compound bow and the release device 234
once and for all. The other side of the controversy was trying to decide whether the release is good or bad for archcry. General consensus stated that the release makes good shooters into great shooters and new archers become good at our sport a lot faster. Isn't this what we have been striving for all along in archery? In answer to the above questions during 1970. we realized that there were finger shooters out there who had been shooting for 10 or 20 years. Now, after all their work and practice, they were suddenly being surpassed by a multitude of newcomers using the newly found release devices. So, how do we address and control the new marvels called releases and the compound bow -you sign petitions and outlaw them! That's how you do it! (I DON’T TH INK SO!) 1971 Several impacting and noticeable events took place al the Vegas tournament of 1971 besides some great shooting by release and finger shooters alike. First of ail, Pete Shcplcy showed up at Vegas selling his variations of practically every release device seen and made during 1970. For the first time in the history of archcry, someone had the initiative, intelligence, and ability to mass-produce something that was hot and popular at that time. From what I recall and understand. Pete was selling releases as fast as he could make and distribute them. Meanwhile and al the same tournament, the newly formed AAC Equipment Committee met for the acclaimed purpose of "unifying" archery by standardizing the shooting rules of all archcry associations. Although their intentions may have appeared to be for the benefit of archery, the acceptance of these rules and guidelines were certainly headed for a tremendous amount of opposition from archers using the compound bow and the release devices. Upon trying to understand the true purpose of this committee, one could not overlook the fact that it may have been several signed petitions from reining winners that spurred and encouraged this committee to act and evolve with their prescribed recommendations. It was also rumored that several bow companies may have been responsible for part of this movement. Their motives and efforts to ban and curtail the use of the compound bow and the release aids can be easily understood. Whatever their reasons, the committee made and announced their recommendations thereby stunning and
shocking all the participants and spectators attending the 1971 tournament at Cobo Hall. Each AAC committee member took the microphone individually, one by one, and
made their unexpected recommendations at the conclusion of the first round. Shock, quiet and dismay filled the faces of release shooters attending and taking part in this tournament. Whether all archers would accept this type of legislation remained to be seen. Was banning the use of the compound bow and the release the answer to attracting more archers to our sport or would these actions serve to produce exactly the opposite results. The answer was yet to come. Luckily for the sport of archcry, many NFAA members immediately opposed the recommendations of the AAC Equipment Committee. Many felt that the recommendations were five years loo late. Shooters experiencing tremendous success and posting high scores on a consistent basis were not willing to give up their newly found toys and gadgets. And for certain, no one who was using a compound bow was going to lay the compound bow aside - or at least, not without a fight! Following is a letter that was sent to Archcry Magazine editor Roy HofTduring 1971 from a member protesting the AAC Equipment recommendations.
THE U.S and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
Editor: May I suggest to the NFAA that it withdraw from the AAC Committee. By suggesting the outlawing of compound bows, releases, certain sights. three fingers under and other items, it seems to me there are not many archers left to make mad. Ifall bowhunters, barebow and release shooters dropped out of the NFAA, all that would be left would be the Board of Directors and Mr. President and a very small percentage of old guard, hard-core archers. (I consider myself in the last category.) But it gets harder each year to remain a joiner." P. Norris. Alameda, California
reaction and far too little intelligent facing of the facts. All the national archcry organizations pledge to further and promote archcry. When any of these organizations puts out a ruling which discriminates against any archer's equipment they are. 1) negating their own constitutions. 2) discriminating against one group of archers, and 3) actually performing an act which could be considered in restraint of trade. It is difficult to believe that the duly elected officers of the national archcry organizations could be so shortsighted and completely against progress. They arc duty bound to promote and encourage archery. Another of hundreds exemplary letters but by their recent arbitrary ruling regarding was received from five-time NFAA Freestyle release aids and types of bows, they have Champion, Rube Powell and his lovely wife turned their backs on hundred of their Mary who defended the use of the release members. These rulings smack of.. sour and compound bow in spite of the fact that grapes. In every other sport "freestyle" they both preferred the use of fingers and means just (what it says). When you hobble recurve bows for shooting archery. it with meaningless and discriminatory restrictions it is no longer FREE. Taking the free from freestyle Considering the release aids. The Editor: Early in the 50's, a hue and cry ancient Chinese and Japanese used not went up protesting the use of aluminum only thumb rings but a variety of strap arrows. As is inevitable with progress, releases... In 1941 Frank Eicholtz developed however, the aluminum arrow proved itself. his "Bow-Loc" which supersedes all the Bowsights had their share of troubles. present day one-piece ledge releases and also. The first national ruling allowed but has never been protested at any one fixed pin. Gradually this evolved in the tournament. There is a strong possibility sliding sight which was grudgingly that under the present idiotic rulings, the approved and over the years has developed archers involved will form their own into some of the most sophisticated sighting association and withdraw completely from devices known to man. the existing ones. What this country DOES Sight accessories were in for their share NOT NEED is another national association. of criticism. Levels, bubbles and other It is suggested that the present national leveling devices were considered "unfair" organizations review their decisions on advantages. Even the kisser button got in release aids and compound bows and come the line of fire although many years ago a to a more acceptable decision. string knot was used in the same way 1 Rube and Man Powell without protest. The clicker raised even NFAAMAILVOTE AND OUTCOME During October/Novcmbcr of 1971. the more dust. It was outlawed for barebow shooters until someone like Chuck NFAA Board of Directors announced an Saunders developed one that couldn't be action to submit to the membership a mail used as an aiming aid. and finally was ballot on the question of the compound accepted. The point is this: Every "help" in bow and the use of release aids. Immediately following and in the December archcry has always been actively resisted by the purists, whoever they are. Yet issue of Archery Magazine the results of archery should be for everyone. It is curious the membership vote appeared showing a that the essential argument against the majority vote in favor of the compound release aids and the compound bow is that bow and the releases. Thanks to our great these things enable an archer to achieve country, the NFAA, and the Democratic levels of success that in other eras could process, the majority rule governs once have been achieved only by months or again and proves that it is not good years of practice. Is this bad? Many older procedure to lake away anything that has archers have returned to the sport since previously been allowed. Lookfor Part 111 ofthis series in the next the development of releases and Compound bow. There has been far too much emotional upcoming issue of U.S. Archer Magazine. JULY-AUGUST 1999
17c Berger and Freddie Troncoso meet
once again 23 years after the 1970 I egas tournament.
Jack Lancaster shoots his final arrowfor a perfect "600 "and a shootofffor 1st place at 1971 Las \ egas shoot.
The crowd waits for the AAC announcement at Cobo Hall 1971. 235
NFAA Marked 3-D Championship - Redding, CA
NFAA President, Hally Rueger poses by host duh sign
RHOADES. DANNY 1471 FEMALE FREESTYLE CLASS B GONZALES. DAR 1451 STEWART. RHONDA 1373 CALLAWAY. PATRICIA 1369 FEMALE FREESTYLE CLASS C TO PA. PAM 1193 WILSON. JENNIFER 1081 JACKSON. TAMMY 921 FEMALE TRADITIONAL RECURVE MCCAIN. SANDY 1069 VAN-BRUNT. MILLIE 436 MALE BAREBOW CLASS A WOERDICH. WAYNE 1298 MALE BOM HUNTER CLASS A MCCUBBINS. SHANE 1410 SCIACCA. CHUCK 1398 KOEHLER. BOYD 1387 MALE BOM HUNTER CLASS B FALLGATTER. RANDY 1170 MALE BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE CLASS A WILSON. SCOTT 1502 MARSHALL. JIM 1498 BASS. ROB 1497
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CUB MALE BAREBOW CLASS A MARTIN. CHRISTOPHER 1275 LANE. SEAN 1230 CUB MALE FREESTYLE CLASS PARKS. CHAD 1327 CUB MALE FREESTYLE CLASS B MH I ! R, BRIAN 1302 CUB MALE FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS C JACKSON. JARED 1027 FEMALE BOWHUNTER CLASS A SCI ACC A. JAN 1358 MCCUBBINS. MELISSA 1344 FALLGATTER. KAREN 1195 FEMALE BOW HUNTER FREESTYLE CLASS A PASK. SONYA 1457 RAGLIN. HELEN 1451 ROBERTSON. JENNIE 1408 FEMALE BOM HUNTER FREESTYLE CLASS C HARDACRE. YOLANDA 969 FEMALE BOM HUNTER FREEST* LELIMITED CLASS A GRAHAM. SANDY 1279 JACKSON. BRENDA 1206 FEMALE FITA BAREBOW CLASS A YIEN-LOW. JACQUIE 1032 FEMALE FREESTYLE CLASS A LANE. DEBBIE 1496 KR1ENKE. DEBBIE 1474
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Frank & Judy Smith STRICKLAND. GEORGE 1248 MALE FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS A GENTRY. BOB 1465 ECKENBURG. RICH 1464 KIM.JOE 1464 MALE FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS B ANDERSON. STEVEN 1315 M \l 1 I R \DI 1 ION Al. LONGBOW DEBUSK. MARION 898 MALE TRADITIONAL RECURVE ADAMS. JERRY 1 292 HICKMAN. DAN 1234
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SENIOR FEMALE FREESTYLE CLASS B BLANKE. DEE 1217 SENIOR FEMALE FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS A HALL. JEANIE 1333 EKM AN. LYNNE 1267 SENIOR MALE BAREBOW CLASS A CASWELL. DON 1080 SENIOR MALE BAREBOW CLASS B WOODS. BOB 1089 SENIOR MALE BOWHUNTER CLASS A HICKMAN. GERALD 1338 REAVES. CLYDE 1225 MILLER.JERRY 1188 SENIOR MALE BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE CLASS A SMITH. FRANK 1494 MOORE. DEL 1466 HUFFORD. JOHN 1463 SENIOR MALE BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE CLASS B STELLA. JOE 1412 EBERSOLE. KENNETH 1396 COCKRUM. JOSEPH 1175 SENIOR MALE BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE CLASS C SCOTT, ARTHUR I 194 SENIOR MALE BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS A SHAW. BILL 1377 NATION. BOB 1366 DANNER. FRANK 1356 SENIOR MALE BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS C GARNETT-SR. RICHARD 682 SENIOR MALE FITA BAREBOW CLASS A BURNS. BOB 1298 SENIOR MALE FREESTYLE CLASS A KUDLACEK. DON 1501 BURNHAM. MIKE 1495 GRAHAM. DON 1489 SENIOR MALE FREESTYLE CLASS B PONTON. JERRY 1469 COWAN. ROY 14 33 ORI ANDI, ROCCO SENIOR MALE FREESTYLE CLASS C DEMARTINI. TONY 1372 SENIOR MALE FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS \ EKMAN. HAL 1400 GARRETT. CLIFF 1389 BLANKE. DICK 1372 SENIOR MALE TRADITIONAL RECURVE ROBINSON. ROBBIE 1011 HONG. KEONE 992 SENIOR PRO MALE FREESTYLE LIMITED
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YOUTH FEMALE FREESTYLE CLASS A SCOTT, WANDA YOUTH FEMALE FREESTYLE LIMITED Cl ASS A LANE. LESLIE 1001 YOUTH MALE FREESTYLE CLASS A SIEGFRIED, JAMES 1479 NEALY. THOMAS 1463 PARKS, CHRISTOPHER 1437 YOUTH MALE FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS A RAMIREZ. RAYMOND 1270 NEWMAN. CODY 1259 YOUTH MALE FREESTY LE LIMITED CLASS B RHEES, CODY 1249 YOUTH MALE FREESTYLE LIMITED CLASS C HARDACRE. JOSHUA 729
Top flight competitors Logan and Dee Wilde
A Championship Weekend in Redding, California May 1 - 2
Bift Foot survives another .Nationals!
I believe everyone was a winner in Redding at our NFAA Marked 3-D Nationals. Friends and family got to shoot together. Scott Wilson had these comments. “The thing I enjoy most about archery is being able to shoot with my three children. Daniel 19. Emily I I. and Joel 10. There are not many sports out there where a parent can participate along side his or her children. I became interested in archcry because of the challenge of bowhunting. My introduction to tournament archery started with 3-D shooting. After my first 3-D shoot. I was hooked on shooting 3-D. Now to sharpen my skills for bowhunting.” Scott has an archery shop and enjoys working with kids. By the way. Scott won the Bowhuntcr Freestyle - Class A Division at Redding. Another Scon. Scott McKcchnic. winner of the Bowhunter Freestyle Limited - Class A Division said he just loves to shoot and wished we had more organized 3-D events. Scott and his brother-in-law had gone to the Fresno 3-D shoot just the week before. Scott recalls the first 3-D he went to where he had to quit after losing his dozen arrows. So he suggests just practice, practice, practice. His comment on the Redding Shoot was, “It is the classiest and most well run event in our area. I don’t think you could make it a better event.” Thank you to everyone that attended this year's event. You make this one tournament everyone wants to come back to next year. 237
From The Senior Corner By Joe Bauernfeind
Welcome again to the Senior Comer. As usual I'm facingArlyne’sdcadlinc. so let’s go directly to the video tape. Thanks to a S75 Internet special from Southwest Airlines, which now operates from our local Long Island airport and the fact that the Kansas City area was my home for 2 years when I was in the Navy ( you figure that one out) and where I met my wife of forty years. I decided to make the trip to Blue Springs for the NFAA Unmarked 3D Nationals. As you may remember from some of my previous articles. I’m not much of a 3D shooter, so this trip was going to be as a vendor only. I’m sorry to say that despite the best efforts of the NFAA staff and the great work done by the host club, the Independence Bowmen, the shoot fell far short of expectations, drawing only about 230 shooters. 1 don’t know what the breakdown was or who was a regular NFAA member and who joined NFAA in order to shoot, but the idea of trying to entice the regular 3D archer into the NFAA just doesn’t seem to be working. A lol of the people I spoke to. knew nothing at all about Field Archery and most said it wasn’t something that was even available to them in their home areas. The NFAA is trying to woo these archers by offering them what they already have an abundance of. namely 3D Archery. With 3 major shooting circuits.
ASA. IBO and Cabcla’s already in operation and lots of local, one event. shoots to go to. how can NFAA expect to compete for these archers? Most of the big name 3D pros don't come because the prize money is too low and I don't think they get any points in the Archer of the Year standings. The NFAA pros don’t come because they don't feel that unmarked 3D is what they became a pro for and in order to compete they would have to enter into a whole new world of additional things to practice and master. By that I'm talking about learning to judge yardage and committing to memory a whole scries of animal targets, which grows ever larger. This is a specialty which takes time and money and unless you dedicate yourself to it, why go to a major shoot to compete against archers who do? The unmarked distances also requires a different bow set up with speed becoming a premium sometimes at the expense of stability. The “hook ” that the NFAA has to come up with to draw these two groups together is yet to be found. One of the points of the “hook", as I see it, is “big bucks" in prize money. Where will it come from? The 3D organizations seem to be able to generate the cash from bow hunting oriented businesses, but NFAA has yet to come up with a format for this shoot which would draw all the big names as well as the big sponsors. I have the feeling that they'll have to start the ball rolling by becoming their own biggest sponsor. 1 f they make the prizes big enough, the big guys would come and compete bringing their sponsors with them. Hopefully the ball would now be
rolling and gathering speed for a long running annual event. The other point of the “hook" is a shooting format which would favor no particular group of archers. I go back to my previous article to refer to Toxonics' Scott Slates idea, a “no holds barred", multi-arrow shootout out to about 80 yards, using the existing animals and maybe some new specialty targets ala the Western Trail Shoot “Bigfoot". Aiming spots would be used so target familiarity would not be as important. The target angle alone can be used to make the fudge factor equal for everyone. Distances would be unmarked. but range finders would be allowed. 1 know this sounds like a “cop out" in favor of the spot shooters, but think of the possibilities of attracting some of the large optical companies into the sponsorship fold. Would one company want another companies ads to feature their dominance in the field of archcry? This could become another Goodyear vs. Firestone or Ford vs. Chevy competition. The “no holds barred” referred to in the previous paragraph, would be the elimination of most of the equipment rules now in effect throughout the existing archery groups. This would eliminate most of the bow checks which now have to be done and allow an archer to seek out the rig which shoots best for them and not be bound by rules written to favor certain segments of the sport. The rule would be “I’ve got a bow and I’ve got arrows, lets compete and see who's the best." 1 hope I haven’t gotten too far off the track in the opening paragraphs, but I think
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these issues arc important to all archers. young and old, and to the future growth of archery in general. Now let’s get on to some Senior news. The Senior Olympics in Orlando is getting closer every day and I’m hoping to see some results from the work I’ve put in trying to get more archers involved in this great event. I say work, but it really has been a source of pleasure for me, doing these articles and hearing positive comments from so many of my peers. One such comment came in a recent call from Royce Brower, of Florida. Royce is an avid archer in his 80’s, who’s really excited about the upcoming event. He knows the fellow who will be handling the archery events and he’s been told that over 300 archers will attend, an increase of about 30% over Tucson. That’s sure good news to me. He also said that the shooting venue is great and that the shooting rules will be relaxed to better fit the wide span of age groups which will compete. I think that means that everyone will be allowed the time they need to shoot all of their arrows and that the controversial “compound ten ring" won’t be used except to keep X’s as a tie breaker. Royce also told me that Florida, which has the last qualifier in the country, in December, had quite a few out of staters come to shoot and that everyone qualified. The quali fication scores needed for archcry are quite low, due to the small number of people participating in the past events. This gives us lots of room to grow. One of the things that would also help, would be for all of the states to open their events to out of staters. From what I understand, this would not mean the loss of any slots for state residents, but would afford more chances for people who were not able to attend their own state qualifier to qualify. If you live in a "closed” state, take it upon yourself for the good of archcry, to contact your state chairman about trying to change to an “open” state. 1 will again try to put a listing of all the states and their contact people in upcoming issues. This year of 1999 was a non-qualifying year, but starling in January of 2000 the states will again be holding qualifiers for the 2001 games. So long for now. Look me up if you’re going to Watkins Glen or the IBO worlds this summer and if not I hope to sec all of you in Orlando where I'll be shooting as well as covering the event for U.S. Archer. Joe Bauernfeind
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... I HAVE TARGET PANIC! A Continuing Series What’s Wrong With Archery-PART 3 © 1999 by Bemie Pellerite Author's Bio: Bernie Pellerites past experience and achievements include many archery championships, pro staff shooter, pro shop owner and seminar speaker. As a bowhunter, he's had 10 animals in the top 10 of Safari Club International Bowhunting World Record Book. He's a leading technical writer and archery analyst published in many countries as well as many U.S. archery magazines. He is President of Robinhood Video Productions, the world 's largest and most popular producer of instructional archery videos, which presently has 37 titles marketed into 34 countries. He is also the inventor and sole distributor of the new "Bernie s CAN’T PUNCH™ " release. which eliminates punching and target panic that is madefor him by Scott Archery. For 1999. he has a new product called "Bernie's PanicMaster and Shot Simulator " (See ad on page 257) Also new for 1999. he has a new series of 9 videos called " The Master Coach Seminar Series ", As a professional coach he created the world famous NFAA Shooter s School. aimed at intermediate to professional level archers, and also offers the NFAA Advanced Certified Instructor program as an option. Bernie and his wife, Jan. will be conducting these exciting shooter's schools which are also available on 6 video tapes. For more information, contact Bernie or Jan at Robinhood Videos at their temporary address below.
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Recently at a large 3-D tournament, I had the rare opportunity to talk, at great length. with one of the captain's of our industry. His company is about twice the size as the next two bow manufacturers put together. This intense discussion lasted several hours (you know me!) and wc explored many topics, the most important of which was the state of our industry. To avoid any possible embarrassment on his part, and for the sake of this article. I need to invent a name for this fellow....I’ll just call him “Pete". “Pete” was so concerned about the sad state of the archcry industry that he and his wife, whom I'm sure could have found better things to do on a weekend, “saddled up" their best air plane and flew 2,000 miles to sit 3 days in 90+ degree heat and humidity. All this in an effort to personally observe archers on a one-on-one basis, and find some answers to on-going problems that plague our ailing sport. As most of you know. I’m not long on complimenting most manufacturers because most perpetuate archcry’s biggest myth...i.e., If you can’t shoot uood...buv this other bow. If you can’t group your arrows... buy these other arrows, etc. etc. Not this guy! “Pete” seems to be genuinely concerned and he understands most of "the big picture". Hopefully, our discussion filled in any missing pieces. Now, 1 think we're on the same page. He told me, “I’d rather sec people buy my cheapest bow and spend the rest of their money on archcrv lessons Then we would all be better off! This is not the typical rhetoric you’d expect from anybody in this “gadget" saturated business. The reason “Pete” believes so strongly in coaching is because he’s not just another manufacturer with a CNC machine in his back room. He’s a target trained World Champion Field archer. “Pete" also thinks that “85% of the archers that quit archcry leave directly or indirectly because of target nanic. After our little talk, I think 1 changed his mind ...that the percentage is closer to 98%. The following is a short synopsis of a few of the major causes and proposed cures for the biggest problem facing this ailing industry that "Pete” and I discussed. And if there’s any other manufacturers or individuals that want to step up to the plate and help become part of the solution, let's here from you. We will meet you half way. (Contact numbers arc published at the end of this
article.) The following is a outline of 6 steps that will help bring a very tough and ugly problem to light with a touch of humor. although there’s really nothing funny about it if you face it alone. #1 - TARGET PANIC AND DENIAL (Denial is not the river in Egypt!) Wc both agree that, the single most underlying cause for the loss of participation in tournament archcry is target panic. Until recent years, when I started doing surveys and compiling questionnaires in the NFAA Shooter's School that my wife Jan and I conduct, there was no accessible data on the soonto-be extinct "endangered species" known as Festivasaurus Toxophillus Rex, commonly known as the competitive tournament archer. Having recently celebrated our 1,000th student in the Shooter’s School in less than 3 years, wc now have sufficient data to make some definitive statements and draw some inescapable conclusions about the habits, backgrounds, preferences, psychology, and mind set of the average tournament archer. Actually, our data extends as high as National and World championship levels, because approximately 30% (over 300) of our past students are state, sectional, or world champions. It’s amazing to discover that approximately 25% of these students admitted that they came to the Shooter’s School primarily to cure their target panic. Another 10%, after some discussion, think they might have “just a touch" of it. (That’s kind of like being “just a touch” pregnant! ...Either you are. or you aren't.) This past year, I started an experiment. I ask the students who believe they have target panic to get up from their seats and stand in the back of the room in a group. Usually about J remain seated. I then go through the list of types of target panic, like freezing, snap-shooting. flinching, and punching. I ask the seated students, “Out of the last one thousand shots you took, how many occasionally freeze below or to the side of the spot and can't shoot the arrow, but then try to jerk it through the spot, shooting as the sight crosses the X?” (Sort of a “drive-by" shooting!) Usually several students will then join the group standing in the back. Next, "How about shooters that freeze in the middle of the X, but can’t shoot?” Once THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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again a few more join the standing students. “How many shoot as soon as they touch their anchor or as the sight touches the bullseye or spot on the 3-D animal they’re aiming at?" (snap-shooting). A few more join their counterparts. "How many flinch while trying to release?" A few more join the standing group. “How many recurve shooters freeze up on the clicker (clicker panic)" A few more go to the back. “How many punch the trigger, or pluck the string in an effort to get it to go off at the exact moment the sight is in the middle?" Usually. all of the rest get up and stand with the others, leaving all empty chairs. Sometimes there is one guy, who after some real hard probing by me (or his buddies in the back rat on him!), finally admits to having a problem “only in tournaments, but not in practice." Well, Duh! Isn’t that the point? We arc tournament archers, aren’t we? At the end of this experiment, there is usually no one. or maybe one guy, who truly doesn't have panic. The people in the back arc usually all smiling or laughingout loud by now, because they arc so relieved to find out that they arc all in the same boat and the guy sitting down is really the odd ball, not them! It has figured out to about 98% that have identifiable target panic of one or more of the above symptoms. The problem is, most people don’t think or don’t want to think that their symptom (punching, freezing, etc. ) is really target panic, which to them is "Archery AIDS! JULY-AUGUST 1999
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Most arc astounded to find such a high percentage arc infected and, maybe more important, that most shooters are in complete denial about their target panic. Furthermore, most don’t really understand what target panic is! They don’t realize that punching is panic, or didn’t realize that freezing is panic, and "tournament nerves’" is simply target panic in tournaments, etc. etc. Target panic really boils down to trying to do two things with the conscious mind at once; consciously control the sight on the target and control the fingers off the string or finger on the trigger all at once. It is a breakdown in the shot sequence. which is cither out of order, incomplete, incorrect. or non-existent. In a nutshell, the cure is really re-programming on an empty bale or with a bow simulator like I developed, which re-trains your release to the sub-conscious level, to the point that you don’t have to think about any part of it. (Like walking or driving a car.) Then, all your conscious mind has to do is AIM...! Nothing but aim! If your conscious mind has to “check up ” on. or "assist" what's happening on the release side, you haven't got it trained, or you don’t tnist that it is trained well enough to work by itself without your direct though or control. til - COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET: IDENTIFY laJiii & DEMYSTIFYTARGETPAN1C In this industry, we must make the shooters understand that they are not bv themselves and are not the only ones who have this disease. Because of target panic.
the sport loses most participants because they feel they cannot master the sport. because they can't get past their panic and are ashamed and embarrassed to admit it out loud. They really are afraid to find out they have it because they think it’s always “fatal” (incurable.) Most are in denial because of their macho Type A egos and fear they will be laughed at or ridiculed by their friends. So. they lie and alibi and fabricate the reasons for their lousy scores or wild misses, i.e.. "That lousy sight has moved! ”... "It’s my bow...it just jumped out of time!...! think I’ll get a one-cam!” “My darn peep sight rotated!". "My serving slipped!’. "My release just went off!’. “Somebody must have screwed with my rest!" (expletives deleted) etc., etc., etc. I have compiled over 100 reasons why I missed. (I had target panic for over 3 years!) If anyone needs some really ingenious and inventive excuses, just E-Mail tnc at AskBemie@aol.com. or fax at 614-901-8451. I’ll sell them pretty cheap!
STAKING THE CURE So with all this in mind, I came to the harsh realization at a recent Shooter’s School that the only wav to get through to most people is to first get them to admit they have target panic. Just like alcoholism or drug abuse, there is a variety of symptoms and different severity's to most programmed addictions or afflictions. There arc functional alcoholics and drug addicts, just as there are shooters with "just a touch" 241
of target panic. There is also debilitating alcoholism: town drunks. coach or a coaching solution and don't even realize the advantages winos, etc... and with dnigs. it's the junkies who steal to get high. of having a coach. They become isolated, develop low self-esteem In archcry. these people that flinch, snap shoot, or freeze most of issues, and when they start having trouble with their archcry game. the time. after a while, can't stand the embarrassment or frustration (for example, target panic), think it's their fault that they can't shoot any longer. They won't admit they have a problem or need help well, and don't want to admit they need help, so they try to solve and will leave archery in disgust or make excuses for quitting, to their problems by buying a new gadget, a new bow, or a dozen new cover the real reason. Remember, this is a mentally programmed arrows. After all. the archery industry pushes products, not disease and cannot be cured until you admit you have it. So. in the education. Archers don't know there arc coaches and instructors Shooter's School. I now have the group in the back take the first out there that can help them with their head problems or their step together (then, everybody knows everyone else is just like inconsistent fonn, which is where the real problems usually lie! Typically, a competitive team sport athlete will try to improve them!) I say. "Repeat after me: Hi. My nameis(___________ land I have target panic." Just like Alcoholics Anonymous and the themselves by getting a coach to help them with their problems. other successful programs. Step #2 takes deprogramming. This is Unfortunately, as I have discovered, there's only about 10% in just another 12 step program, folks, only I have a 12 step shot that category. Most archers have the philosophy that if 1 can't win. oral least be competitive after buying 6 or 8 bows and dozens sequence that must be installed in the shooter's routine. of other accessories. I'll just quit! Because the majority of these Step I Foot Position. people don't know the value of a coach and what solutions are Step 2 Nock Arrow available, partly because the industry doesn't push or publicize Step 3 HookUp any cures... only more gadgets, (which the public then confuses Step 4 Set Bow Hand with cures.) These troubled archers internalize the problems and Step 5 Pre-Aim (pick a spot to draw to) eventually turn to another non-team sport, like Fishing , something Step 6 Draw to Anchor (with pin in) they feel they can't fail at. Problem #1 is to gel the industry to Step 7 Call Shot to Order (Am I in control of 1 through 6?) recognize the problem, or soon there won't be any industry Step 8 Commit (to the shot) Step 9 Start Motor (Start Back Tension, or your release method) left., which will then be...the Final solution! Step 10 Aiming Moment (Mentally concentrate on the exact #5-GETAMO INVOLVED Getting AMO (Archcry Merchants & Manufacturer s center. The sight will go there automatically. Don't mentally leave Organization) involved would go a long way to educating the the center to check out or help #9) Step 11 Follow Through (happens anyway, because of released archcry public. Industry-wide seminars, sponsored by AMO. would enlighten the pro shop owners and those who attend the tension) Step 12 Conclusion (Premeasured end to # 11 that is reached AFTER Bowhunting Trade Shows. This problem not only effects the target archers but also the bowhunters. Buck fever is the equivalent of the arrow is gone. Your sequence can be longer or shorter, but must include the target panic, (only on a live target) and it effects the bowhuntcr. above and be consistent in cadence and order, and must be just like their target counterparts. They suffer from freezing, snap brought to the subconscious level through off tareet repetition. shooting. flinching, punching, and big time “tournament nerves As I have stated in a previous article, the real essence of archery Compare: “1 only get nervous in tournaments"..."I only get nervous is that Archery is not a snort...it is a discipline! The secret of a when a deer shows up". (Pretty much the same, isn't it?) discipline is a sequence or “blueprint"...step 1, step 2. etc. This Even though I may have the medicine to affect the cure. I don't needs to be common knowledge throughout the industry, to have a big enough delivery system. Through AMO and key demystify it. and to make people understand that target panic is manufacturers like “Pete", the archery dealers could get access to not a disease limited only to them. It is practically a normal human the cures (schools, seminars, tapes, books, etc.) We need Io get to condition, (given the ridiculous way we learned to shoot.) and all of the shooters. As an example, because of their delivery that it is something that almost every shooter has. or will get. or systems, golfers all know WHY they slice or hook, because their has had, but it IS very curable. industry is driven by coaching. They have plenty of gadgets too. UNDERSTANDING THE AVERAGE SHOOTER’S PROFILE but they know if they want to improve, they can get proper As I've found through numerous surveys, that most people instruction from an expert and there IS a coaching solution. One of interviewed believe that archers, in general, are competitive and the reasons that golf is so successful (27,000.000 golfers. I'm told) probably played other sports in high school. Thus, if they played is because there arc 5,000 teaching pros in their sport, the same for football, baseball, or any of the other organized sports, they would baseball, tennis, basketball, football, etc., etc. If archery had 5,000 turn to a coach ifthey ran into problems with their sport Surprisingly coaches, we would be better equipped to keep people from quitting though, out of all the archers surveyed, less than 10% actually our sport, than to have 50 more bow manufacturers. played any organized sports! As a result, they never relied on a #6 - UNDERSTAND THAT NOT EVERYONE WILL LISTEN Having been given all of these coaching solutions, in golf. archcry. or any other sport, not everyone will take “the medicine that the doctor prescribes." In the Shooter's School, only about one third of the class actually has the discipline, guts, time, or interest to bear down and take the cure for this affliction. 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correctly, (my cousin is a pro) but I choose not to put in the hours of practice at (he driving range that it would take to improve my game. The difference now is. 1 can continue to play badly but now I enjoy the sport. Before 1 took lessons. I was mad as hell all the timc...thrcw my driver in the lake once...I couldn't figure out why that sucker sliced to the right all the time. Now I laugh when I hit it in the lake. instead of throwing my clubs in! 1 made a conscious choice not to hit 1.000 balls a week at the driving range like my cousin does. 1 now don't have Io win at golf to enjoy it. One of the keys to keeping any sport healthy is to be able to keep the people that play the sport badly coming back because they still have fun doing it! Putting the fun back in archery is another article in and of itself, but in short, it entails concepts like the Archcry Festival, with several different archery tournaments and novelty shoots rolled into one. I conceived of this idea in 1992 and introduced that concept to 1BO in 1994 and to NFA A in 1996. The NFA A managed to hold a modified version at the 1997 3-D Nationals in Strasburg, Illinois. It wasn't backed by the industry or advertised very well, and maybe it was a bit before it's lime (Timing, influence, and perception is everything in archery.) Nonetheless, similar events arc now in place in Las Vegas. Atlantic City, and the Louisville Shoot Out. Maybe they'll catch on eventually. Remember this...If you remember nothing else I said in this article, (the following is known as a "Bcmic-ism"), "Archcry is really only a game...and we play games to have fun...And, if vouTe not having fun...you're
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Questions were flying outside the shooting hall as scores were posted Saturday evening after the first day of the National Field Archery Association's 20th Indoor National Championship held March 27 and 28th. 1999 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Did you see this 300 with 58 Xs?" "The pros shoot 60 Xs. so what's the big deal?" "Would you believe this was shot by a Young Adult with fingers?" "Who in the heck did that?" David Jacggi. that is who. and I have the privilege of introducing him to you. Like so many kids. David got started in archcry because his Dad bought him a bow so they could hunt together. That was 1993. Das id learned the basics al 10 yards He was told only when he could hit the heart section of a Delta Buck every time could he move the target farther away. Immediately it was clear: give this kid a goal and he works hard! It wasn't long before Skip Wagner, his Mom's friend took him to an archcry shop and range. The resident pro archer soon had David hitting the 5 ring on a regular basis. Better equipment and shear determination worked to steadily improve his performance. A year later he won Iowa's State IndoorChampionship. setting a new record as Cub Freestyle Limited (FSL). and won the Iowa Outdoor Target and Field Championships In 1995 he won the same three state titles breaking the Indoor Youth FSL record, won the Iowa Games, and added national level shoots to his schedule. In March he placed second at the NFAA Indoor Nationals and in July he won the NFAA Outdoor Field Championship. In 1996 he again swept the Iowa scene breaking his previous indoor record and claimed his second national title at Tulsa. The year brought new challenges and successes in the 3-D arena. Early in the year he took the I BO Indoor Nationals. By summer's end David was first at the NABH Nationals and was named as NABH Youth Male Limited Shooter of the Year. In 1997, he set a new Young Adult Male FSL record winning the Iowa State Indoor Championships, won the Mid-West Outdoor Sectionals, won the NFAA Unmarked 3-D Nationals, and took second at both the IBO World and NABH 244
Nationals. Last year he repeated his Iowa sweep setting a new indoor record for the 5th straight year! By year's end he had taken the NFAA and IFAA Indoor Nationals, the NFAA Unmarked 3-D and NABH Nationals. Now 17. David is a Junior at Davenport Iowa's West High School. In addition to being an Honor Roll student, he is on the school's GolfTeam. Nearly every student at West knows David. Beginning when he first started shooting archcry. David frequently brought a friend to the local tournaments. On Monday, the friend would tell other students about David's most recent accomplishment. As the word spread, fueled by local papers and a local television station doing spots on David. he was asked to give an archery demonstration during School Assembly. Last fall he was asked to shoot an arrow to start the Bonfire after West's I lomecoming Game. With all the attention, one might expect a little conceit, but not from this young man who seems to shun the attention claiming "Rather than bragging, I would prefer to wait and show them how I shoot when the time comes." Actually David is just a regular kid. he shovels snow and mows grass for the neighbors and takes care of his dog. Because he remains so common in face of his many archcry titles he is a super role model. It is fascinating to watch younger kids when they come into the range during one of our practice sessions. They watch David's every shot. From their expression I can see them dreaming that someday they want to shoot just like that. David realizes these kids want to shoot despite being hesitant about bothering a great shooter. So he breaks the ice. saying something like "Jump right in guys, there is plenty of room right here next to me. How have you been doing?" Our practice session is interrupted, but David believes it is important to help other kids enjoy his sport. For the last four years he has helped me teach archcry during the Cub Scout and Brownie Day Camps and numerous troop meetings. On the way to Tulsa. David remarked that next year he would have to shoot one of the adult classes. "I want to set a new record as a Young Adult, this is my last chance." Knowing he had to shoot a 300 with 46 Xs each day he had been practicing hard and talking to his coach. Terry Wundcrle. "Terry is cool and a great coach." are frequently included in David's response to questions about his secrets. During April, David was regularly shooting 300s with X counts in the low 50s. His last words to me before starting Saturday's blistering 300 with 58 Xs round was ”1 am ready. I just have to shoot perfect form, especially the last two arrows both days because that is where I lost this tournament last year. I have to avoid getting sloppy.
only Xs will do. not fives!" Two hours later 1 knew just how serious he was! His score brought him a lot of attention and by Sunday morning 1 could see for the first time ever. the effect of pressure on David. It was evident during the practice ends. Just before scoring began, the young man next to him asked why it was so important to shoot an X every time. Consistent with his coaching. David replied "Wait until the end of the tournament and I will talk about it." He was getting himself prepared. Then a few words from Terry seemed to finish the task. He began the final round with his usual smooth form. His Mom. Jeannie, and I nervously watched every arrow. Near the end, he had enough Xs. Now every one was a bonus. We shifted our prayers to white. When his 120th arrow impacted solidly in the five, we breathed a sigh of relief. He had exceeded his goal by 15 Xs! I asked David what is his goal now. "I want to win the IBO World and NABH Nationals." Regarding goals, he advises "Make goals you can reach with a little hard work. Don't be really happy when you reach them because you should already have another goal. You can have more than onegoal. Just take your time." Personally. I think somewhere in the back of his mind was a goal pertaining to setting a new national record in the adult FSL class. David acknowledges that part of his success is due to his sponsors Speciality Archery Products. B & B Shooting Supplies, and Sims Vibration Laboratories and his coach. Terry Wunderle.
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Kenneth Yeater is a freelance writer and NFAA Pro Archer. He has been a serious archer for 40 years and is currently a Dealer Advisor for I loyt USA and B & B Shooting Supplies. Bettendorf, Iowa and a staff shooter for Specialty Archcry Products. Yeater, who is dedicated to enjoyment of archery by all age groups, has been teaching archery at Cub Scout and Brownie Day Camps and meetings since 1994, teaches archery to area high school students, and is the Archcry Venue Manager for the 1999 Quad-Cities Senior Olympics. THE U.S and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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New Product Testimonials For Bernie s Can’t Punch Release... Curing Panic & Winning Tournaments .Master Coach Bernie Pclleritc's "Idiot Proof back tension release is catching on and curing target panic and winning tournaments left and right. We want Io congratulate the many students of the NFAA Shooter's School and the customers who have purchased Bernie's Can’t Punch or Bernie's Panic Master/ Bow Simulator, or our videos on target panic that have called or written us with their success stories. Here arc a few examples: From Eric Hulit ofCarson City, NV. Dear Bemie. 1 wanted to let you know how one of your former students is doing. 1 attended your class in March of 1999 al Aspen Archcry’ in Carson City. NV. and also purchased your "Bernie’s Can't Punch Release. Before, no matter how hard I tried to win I always lost to the same people. This has now changed. 1 have won two shoots in the last two months, placing ahead of those same people I always lost to. The key was your release. The ONLY way to shoot it accurately is subconsciously with back tension. My rights and lefts disappeared and my scores leapt up. At first overcoming the urge to mentally fire the shot cost me points with complete misses. The good arrows though. 1 were incredible accurate. Now that my brain is reprogrammed the mistakes arc gone and my arrows arc hitting kills. I think you will appreciate this...I was preparing to shoot in the wind and thought I would use my thumb release. 1 drew my bow. came to anchor and began aiming. The arrow never fired. I had forgotten how to tell my thumb to trigger the release. Il seems 1 had tried everything, but I couldn't ever buy points. Luckily I bought one more release and attended your class. A surprise release and really Icamine to aim has gotten me those points. One other thing. Archery has gotten easier. I have far less things to worry about. All those reasons why 1 missed, well, they don't matter anymore, because with proper form and a surprise release, the only thing I worry about is AIMING. Thank you Eric Hulit P.S. Archery is more fun now. 1st place. River Animal Madness. Fallon NV 1st place. Feather River Archery Club, Antelope Nalley Shoot 2nd place. Walker River Rendezvous
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From Bill Marsh of Miami, FL NFAA/NAA level 2 instructor VP FLA. State Archery Association Hi Bernie. A short note on my archcry trip for the indoor season, using my Can't Punch Release. I started at our regional shoot. I st place. 1st place FLSTATE INDOOR, state record, SMFS. (My first 600) 1 st place FL STATE NAA INDOOR, state record
25th SO. NAA NAT. RANKED 3rd placeNFAASEC. 11th place NFAA NAT. RANKED. Shot 300 Saturday, fell apart Sunday. Shot 298. 1 st place FL STATE NAA Fl ELD. state record All this in six weeks and 4,400 miles in our camper. Wc just finished our NFAA FL.STATE FIELD. I took 1st place. I am going to the NFAASEC. this week, then on to NATIONALS in NY. Your CAN’T PUNCH RELEASE was a big part of my success this year and I do tell new people that I give lessons about it. too. 1 enjoyed talking with you at Tulsa. Thanks, Bill Marsh
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Mike is a Senior Pro Shooter who attended the Shooter's School. He and his Can’t Punch have won: • 1st at 1999IBO Indoor World Championships in Cleveland, OH • 1st at 1998 Canadian OAA (Ontario Archery Assoc.) Masters Championship • 1st at 1998 CFAA (Canadian Field Archcry Assoc.) National team championship at 20 yards (300 round) “Thanks guys and congratulations to all. and keep up the good work." P.S. Since we’ve moved to Ohio, we have temporarily rented a place while wc are in the process of buying a new one. We encourage any shooters to send us their success stories or ask any questions about target panic or archcry in general. Contact Bernie or Jan Pcllerite at: Robinhood Video Productions 5623 Longriflc Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 614-901-8450 Fax: 614-901-8451 E-mail: AskBcrnie@aol.com or ICurePanic@aol.com
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After only two years. Golden Eagle's Natural series bows arc well-known for their accuracy but Golden Eagle is now introducing a maintenance program for these bows that is just as innovative. The Golden Eagle Solid Gold Assurance Policy provides annual factory inspection and calibration by their trained factory professionals for the life of your Natural scries bow. Bowhunting is a rugged sport that demands a lot from equipment. Now you’ll know that your bow will be working when you need it professionally tuned to factory specifications. The Solid Gold Assurance Policy is simple. Once a year, take your Natural Scries bow to your dealer (using the reusable shipping carton it came in) to receive a return authorization number. Your authorized participating dealer or Golden Eagle's expert staff will inspect the bow and perform the following maintenance: wax the strings and harnesses, lubricate the eccentrics and wheels, computer calibrate the force-draw curve, check and set wheel timing on any two-cam bows, and fix any warranty items that need repair. They'll even call you to review’ the status of your bow and to discuss any available upgrades. All you pay is the shipping. You will quickly have a fully serviced bow, ready for another hard season of hunting. The Solid Gold Assurance Policy also applies to Natural scries bows purchased before 1999. Existing owners will receive direct mail literature that provides program details. With their patented angled offset grips that naturally match the relaxed position of an archer's extended bow hand. Golden Eagle's Natural series bows are built to work with your body for max imum accuracy. Now Golden Eagle is offering a ground breaking new program that will keep your Natural bow shooting perfectly for life. And the best part? It’s free. Golden Eagle/Satel lite Archcry manufactures the industry's most accurate bows, broadheads, arrow components and accessories for today's discriminating archer. For additional product information, please contact Craig Dougherty at: 1733 Gunn Highway Odessa, FL 33556 Phone: 813-920-5407 Fax: 813-920-0726
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TRU-FLITE INTRODUCES NEW SPACE-SAVING ARROW PACK Monticello. IN -Tru-Flite ArrowCompany. Inc. has introduced a new space-saving arrow pack for the 1999 season. The new dozen pack is 25% smaller, due to a highly innovative design that reduces space within the carton while protecting the arrows inside. The new reduced carton size will allow dealers to display more product within the same shelf space creating greater retail efficiency and increased revenue per square foot. Available in both clear polycarbonate and corrugated packs, the new space-saving design protects arrows, while displaying them in an easyto-scc format that appeals to customers. The exterior of the new package delivers the eye catching graphics and detailed product information that keeps arrows moving off the shelves, and customers coming back season after season. Tru-Flite offers a full line of high quality arrows and accessories designed for today's serious archers. For more information contact: John Gooding. President Phone: (800) 348-2224 Fax:(219)583-9271 Tru-Flite Arrow Company, Inc. P.O. Box 746 www.tru-flite.com Monticello. IN 47960 E-mail: arrows@pwrtc.com
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Richard Scales Advertising 2303 Wycliff • St. Paul, MN 55114 651-641-0226 • Fax 651-641-1031 The New BowPack™ is a Waterproof Compound Bow Case That Carries Just Like A Backpack With the BowPack™’s exclusive, hands-free carrying system, it's never been easier to get from your truck to the treestand. Its adjustable strap slides to provide a custom. backpack fit. It also features durable handles for conventional carrying. The BowPack™'s 100% waterproof, laminated camo fleece fabric keeps your bow and equipment dry and protected in the harshest conditions. And, it’s available in today's leading patterns, including Advantage® and Mossy Oak® Break-Up™ and Photo Stalk®. The BowPack™ is roomy enough to hold a compound bow with an attached quiver, with a durable zipper that ensures quick, easy, quiet access. An internal storage compartment keeps calls, lunch and accessories secure. For convenient storage when not in use, the BowPack™ stows in its own compact carry pouch that can be worn on your belt. For more information contact: Innovative Sports - P.O. Box 2267 Greer. SC 29652 • 1-800-654-2507
New 1999 T.R.U. Tornado Glove, With its Tornado Connector™ Gives Shooters Unrivaled Freedom-of-Motion If you’ve ever shot with a glove release, you know how they can get in your way. However, the 1999 T.R.U. Tornado Glove solves that problem. With its infinite range of motion and innovative “hang-free" Tornado Connector™, this release stays out of your way when you're not shooting. You can tuck the release inside your sleeve for silent climbing, arrow handling, calling, etc. When it’s time for a shot, the Tornado Glove’s 100% torque-free, 360 rotating head releases your bowstring with phenomenal smoothness and accuracy. And. the release hangs free for effortless arrow removal during practice. Other T.R.U. Tornado Glove features include: • Teflon coating on jaws for more speed, less string wear • Free-floating, self closing jaws are smooth, silent and accurate • Strong 7075 aluminum jaw construction for use with metal loops • Built-in draw length adjustability For more information contact: T.R.U. Ball -Tomorrow's Resources Unlimited. Inc. P.O. Box 11529 Lynchburg, VA 24506 - (804)929-2800
CamTrakker™ Improves the “Big Buck Surveillance System” for 1999 CamTrakker™ photographs deer (and other big game) as they move past its built-in motion detector. This helps hunters “scout" and "pattern" a big buck and assess stand sites without contaminating the area with human scent. The 1999 CamTrakker™ offers several new advances, including a state-of-the-art digital processor that runs all functions and a weather-tight housing with NATGEAR® camouflage - to disappear against a wide variety of trees. CamTrakker™ features a Yashica T4 Super 35mm camera (rated the # 1 fixed-lens camera) with a world-famous Zeiss® lens. This camera has a new FilmCheck™ viewing window so you can check the film number without removing the locking flange or cover. It also incorporates a top viewing window that makes aiming quick and easy. CamTrakkcr’s built-in flash extender lengthens the flash range by 50%, for sharper images. And. every CamTrakker™ comes standard with a free lockable flange, protecting your investment against theft and tampering. Each year, CamTrakker™ hosts a photo contest. You can enter the 1999 contest by sending us some of your best shots for a chance to win some great prizes! To receive the 1999 brochure, which includes many of last year's contest photos, product information and instructions on how to enter the 1999 contest, write or call: CamTrakSouth, Inc., 1050 Industrial Drive Watkinsville, GA 30677 1-800-654-8498. www.camtrakker.com JULY-AUGUST 1999
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International Account Services Welcomes Jeff Howard and Kim Valdez Salt Lake City, UT - To better serve their valuable international customers. Hoyt USA announces the addition of Jeff Howard and Kim Valdez to their International Sales Team. Howard will serve as Hoyt’s International Sales Manager. He brings a great amount of knowledge and enthusiasm to his new position. Howard also brings over twenty years of industry experience to Hoyt, previously working for both PSE and Browning. His experience ranges from Customer Service to Product Management to International Sales. Along with international sales. Howard will also be coordinating much of Hoyt's international marketing efforts. Howard understands the industry and will play a leading role in continuing Hoyt's leadership position in international archery business. "I look forward to continuing the strong focus Hoyt has on international sales, as well as expanding Hoyt’s business into new and growing worldwide archery markets." says Howard. "We must continue to focus on providing the best in service and products to our customers." Hoyt USA looks forward to Howard’s insight and experience to help expand their international business and continue to improve Hoyt’s service and support. Joining Jeff Howard in international sales is Kim Valdez. Valdez has over five years of experience at Hoyt USA working with the Account Services Team. Valdez is, and always has been, one of Hoyt’s top account services representatives. She brings a true commitment to excellence to her new position. Hoyt USA looks forward to the positive attitude and enthusiasm she will bring to her new position. “My goal is to increase the level of customer service by becoming more pro-active oriented" says Valdez. It’s important for us to truly focus on the needs of our customers.” Hoyt’s Jeff Edwards, V.P. of Sales and Marketing secs the change as a positive 250
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Salt lake City', UT - 1 loyt USA has put together their fall promotion, offering their hottest selling bow of the year - the MagnaTec, equipped with all of the necessary accessories. Beginning mid summer, the customer merely finds the MagnaTec ad featured in many of the top hunting publications and takes it in to their local dealer. Once there. they can ’test drive’ a MagnaTec and receive a free “ 1999 season” video featuring Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo just for trying the bow. Hoyt’s V.P. of Sales and Marketing, Jeff Edwards commented. “It’s the most technically advanced mid priced hunting bow ever built. We are sure that once people shoot this bow they will want to have one of their own. This promotion will give each individual the opportunity to do so at a remarkable price.” Hoyt’s hottest package, the MagnaTec Redline includes a MagnaTec Redlinc bow. Integra 2 fiber optic direct mount sight. Quick Detach 6 arrow quiver. Vexor stabilizer, SpecdFlight Plate with Quicktune rest, 6 Berman Ranger arrows and a special accessory kit which includes a surz a peep, a polar fleece sight window pad, kisser button. fleece string silencers, eliminator buttons and a wrist strap. The MagnaTec Powerflex and Intruder bows also come in package form with slight differences in accessories. All three packages will be featured in the fall promotion. MagnaTec Redline
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X-Ring Archery Products X-RING ARCHERY ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT FOR NEW REALTREE HARDWOODS™ CAMO Richmond, KY - X-Ring Archery President Jim Fitzgerald recently announced an exclusive, one-year agreement with Rcaltrec Outdoor Products of Columbus, GA. to offer select products in his broad line of archery stabilizers like the new Dcadshot. to be available in the camo that is most suitable to new bows and camo clothing. For 1999, we feel that new camo is going to be this outstanding Realtree Hardwoods™,” notes Jim Fitzgerald. "Now, bowhunters will be able to match their bow, backpack or camo outfit with our stabilizers, quivers and sights.” “We’re delighted to work with Jim and X-Ring Archcry," Steve Hanks of Realtree Outdoor Products says. “Not only is XRing the very best in their field, but they are growing rapidly." Rcaltrec Hardwoods™ is a stunning new three dimensional camouflage pattern which incorporates extreme tonal contrasts from light to dark fora maximum of visual disruption, the essence of the camouflaging principle. The new pattern from Bill Jordan's drawing boards combines 13 natural colors, life-like shadows, countershading and photo-realistic limbs and leaves. Rcaltrec Hardwoods™ is a 20-200 camo, says Steve Hanks, meaning that it is just as effective at 200 yards as it is at 20. For additional information please contact: X-Ring Archcry Products 700-B South Kccncland Dr. Richmond, KY 40475 (606)623-3660 Fax: (606)625-0935 www.x-ringarchcry.com
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bi keeping with its image as the fastest growing and most innovative archery accessory manufacturer in the world, X-Ring Archery has signed an exclusive agreement with Realtree Outdoor Products to use Bill Jordan's NEU' Hardwoods™ Camo on selected archery accessories such as its Deadshot Stabilizer available in 5” 7" and 10"lengths.
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will let all available light pass through so you have the clearest image possible. • brilliant, color-coded fluorescent fiber optic pins arc encased in a tough, clear polycarbonate sheath and slide easily in the sight frame’s double pin track. • the fiber optic pins adjust and lock securely with familiar knurled brass locking knobs. ’ available LH or RH in black. Advantage Camo. Mossy Oak Break-Up Camo or new Realtree Hardwoods Camo. (No hodge podge. You can match your bow and accessory camo.) For additional information please contact X-Ring Archery Products.
HIGH QUALITY EZ OFF HUNTER DELUXE FIBER OPTIC PIN SIGHT IS NEW FROM X-RING Richmond, KY - When Jim Fitzgerald, President of X-Ring decided to enter the sight business, he didn’t wait for the paperwork with recently acquired Chck-It to be signed, sealed and delivered; he brought out his own high quality line of bowhunting sights headlined by the new EZ Off Hunter Deluxe Fiber Optic Pin Sight. The lightweight EZ Off Hunter Deluxe combines the best of the familiar with the best and brightest of the newest technology: • the lightweight machined aluminum frame detaches quickly for travel or storage. but realigns precisely. (Serious bowhunters will like this.) • and newest of the new, Jim and his team have redesigned the unique center grip-and-bar so there is absolutely no possibility of slippage! ■ the lock down knob is large enough that you can really “get a grip," even wearing gloves, and is checkered for a no slip surface. (Greatfeatures on cold days!) • the serious, widc-body pin guard is molded from opaque, ultra-lightweight polycarbonate. Even on the cloudiest days or at the earliest shooting hour, this guard
Paving the wayfor X-Ring's recent acquisition of Chek-lt Sights was X-Ring's introduction of a line of superior hunting sights such as their EZ Off Hunter Deluxe Fiber Optic Pin Sight. Its SRP in new Realtree Hardwoods Camo is 843.95
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Press Releases DynaFLIGHT97 DynaFLIGHT 97, “the original” SK75 Dyncema bowsiring material, is now available in 14 colors including several new camo colors.
BCY. the leaders in the supply of Dyncema material for bowstrings, has expanded its color range to suit bowhunters. Now available: bronze/light brown, dark brown, olive drab, mountain berry, as well as a full range of brighter colors for target shooters. The strongest bowstring available, DynaFLIGHT 97 has a breaking strength of approximately 150 pounds per single strand. Now also available in smaller diameter for even greater speed. For more information, contact: BCY, Inc. P.O.Box 466 South Lyme, CT 06376 Phone: 860-434-3126 Fax: 860-434-0492 Web site: xxxxxv.bcj1ibcrs.com El-mail: bcyray@msn.com
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Muzzy Goes Hog Wild! 1999 Muzzy Challenge Kicks Off “Customer Appreciation Year” Cartersville, GA - It is Customer appreciation Year at Muzzy and for its 15th Anniversary in 1999. Muzzy is going "Hog Wild!” More than 525,000 in prizes including top quality hunting and fishing merchandise, magazine subscriptions and guided hunts (We pay al) expenses except travel and taxidermy!) will be awarded to hundreds of participants. Here’s how you can Take The Muzzy Challenge'. Challenge the Experts. Magazine editors have submitted questions that are certain to stump even the best bowhunter. Your local participating archcry dealer will have the questions and answers. Plus, they will be posted on the Internet. Have your dealer send in your form or mail directly to Muzzy. Winners will be drawn. Visit the Muzzy Booth at a hunting show or deer classic near you and Take The Muzzy Challenge. Complete our Bowhuntcr Survey. It’s quick. It’s easy. Let us know how xve can help you become more successful. Next step up to our Challenge Timing Booth and try to put our patented broadhead locking system together in under 20 seconds. Each will be entered in a drawing for one of the Hog Hunts and will receive a $5.00 discount toward the purchase of our new Bowfishing the Big Waters video at the show. Youth Challenge. Everyone 17 years of age and younger who puts the Muzzy Broadheads together and meets the challenge will receive a $5.00 discount toward the purchase of any hat and tee shirt and an additional S5.00 discount toward the purchase of our new Bowfishing the Big Waters video at the show. Photo Contest. Enter your Photograph of game taken with a Muzzy broadhead. We will draw for awards through the Muzzy Challenge. Photo must have something Muzzy visible in the picture: hat, tec shirt, broadhead, etc. s. Visit your Local Archcry Dealer and ask for a Bowhunter Survey Form or ask them to submit your photo, because the
Dealer with the most entries can win a hunting trip, too! For additional information: Muzzy Products Corp. 110 Beasley Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 Voice: 800-222-7769 Fax: 770-386-1777 E-mail: GoMuzzj@aol.com xvwxv.badtothcbone.com
Jim Cox Bowhunter School 3 B Navajo Drive Salinas, CA 93906
Jim Cox, who has 40 years of bowhunting experience, would like to teach you to become a more skillful and successful bowhunter. He conducts weekend classes covering broadhead tuning, shot placement, tracking, field dressing/skinning, game care and the final session of a Ranch Hunt. To maintain quality instruction and to ensure ample one-on-onc attention, classes will consist of a maximum of six students. Everyone is encouraged to actively participate, ask questions and make comments. Jfthis sounds like a school you xvould like to attend contact Jim at: 3 B Navajo Drive Salinas, CA 93906 Phone: 831-443-9752 Fax:831-443-9473 These fine sponsors support the Jim Cox Bowhunting School: Bcman U.S.A. Mar-Den (Vortex) McKenzie Targets SME (Scout Mountain Equipment THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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When one thinks of Arrow Rests. GOLDEN KEY-FUTURA is the name that always comes to mind. It's a natural choice because GKF is the largest and most innovative designer of Arrow Rests in the world. The most popular Arrow Rest made is the GOLDEN KEY 'TM' I luntcr. Since it's inception it has been the overwhelming top seller for bowhunters around the world. While GOLDEN KEY continues to design many new Rests, the 'TM' Hunter has not remained unchanged. Probably the most copied of all modem Arrow Rests, the 'TM' Hunter has continually to be a best seller by combining rugged dependability with easy adjustability and precision tuning for superior arrow flight. Over the years, the 'TM' Hunter has undergone other design changes that have continued to keep it ahead of it’s competition. The 'TM' Hunter now features a new, wider pivot bearing for 'Play-Free' action, making it an even smoother Rest to shoot. Also added was a special urethane sleeve on the Spring Return post for a quieter, no 'click' return on the shot. The larger, 'No-Strip' steel screws and collars now feature a special rust resistant finish to ensure trouble free performance and longer life to this already dependable Rest. GOLDEN KEY continues to lead the way by designing new. dependable, high performance Arrow Rests for every aspect of archery. It's reassuring to know they also continue to upgrade existing Arrow Rests such as the time proven favorites like the 'TM' Hunter. Just one more reason why GOLDEN KEY is known as the 'ARROW REST SPECIALISTS'. For more information sec your Golden Key dcaler/disl/rclail outlet or send S2.00 for catalog to; Visit us on the Internet at; www.gkfarchery.com
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GOLDEN KEY-FUTURA. the world leader in Arrow Rests is also one of the early pioneers in the development of the modem Release Aid. A constant source of innovation in all things archery, this far sighted company has also redefined the common wrist strap for their popular TOP GUN Hunter. While a Release Aid is one of the most important accessories for accurate shooting. it has been a problem for 3-D competitors as well as hunters, by simply being in the way when not in use. The Wrist Strap is a comfortable, functional way to use the Release however the Release is always located at the palm/finger area when not in use. GOLDEN KEY solved this problem with their new HIDE-AWAY Wrist Strap, now available on theirTOPGUN Hunter. The TOP GUN is a high quality, precision made Caliper Release that features an Infinite Speed Adustable Trigger. It is also offered in the new HIDE-AWAY Strap that allows the shooter to extract the Release out of it's sheath for use. then slide it back into the Wrist Strap where it is secured, out of the way, until needed. This feature allows complete use of the hand and fingers without interference from the Release. The HIDE-AWAY Wrist Strap is available in black and camouflage leather.
GOLDEN KEY-FUTURA. the world leader in Arrow Rests introduced their new 'SILENT ROVER' to rave reviews from every sector of archery. The features are solid GOLDEN KEY with some special perks thrown in such as adding three super tough Launchers: the hot new synthetic 'No Noise' Launchers, the teflon tipped 'Quiet Tip’ Launchers and the reliable 'Stainless Steel' Launchers. AH are time tested and easily swapped out and adjusted for all size diameter shafts. The need for a super quiet release prompted the engineers at GOLDEN KEY to design the uniquely shaped, synthetic 'No Noise' Launchers and the convenient, long lasting 'Quiet Tip' Launchers that provide a whisper quiet release while eliminating the bother of applying shrink tubing to the Launchers. In addition to the choice of advanced Launcher Systems, the 'SILENT ROVER' also features some of the industry's finest innovations in Arrow Rest design and technology. The 'SILENT ROVER' otters easy and positive mounting on all amo spec. bows while combining the rugged dependability and precise tuning needed for superior accuracy both at the range and in the field. The 'SILENT ROVER' is built on the popular, rugged 3D ROVER' frame and is part of the 'Premier Series' also features a new. dual encased bearing for increased accuracy and dependability. For today's archer who simply can not accept second best, the 'SILENT ROVER' provides the most modem, reliable, accurate design available. More people depend on GOLDEN KEY and the 'SILENT ROVER' is just one more reason why GOLDEN KEY is known around the world as the 'ARROW REST SPECIALISTS'. For more information see your Golden Key dcaler/dist/retail outlet or send S2.00 for catalog to; GOLDEN KEY-FUTURA. Inc
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This award goes to the sales representative who’s territory accounted for the highest percentage of dollar volume increase in 1998 over 1997. An engraved plaque was presented by Dale Voice Sales and Marketing Manager for The Bohning Company, to Lou Seville of the Premiere Sales Group at the company’s Annual Sales Award Dinner held during the 1998 A.M.O. Trade Show w'cekcnd.
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After many years in the archery business with the last 10 years as Owner/Prcsident of Outtech, Inc., Rod Swanson announces his retirement to pursue a new business venture in the western United States. Rod will surely miss all the wonderful personal relationships that he has developed over the years with the manufacturers, dealers, and the many other contacts he made throughout the industry. Join us in wishing him the best of luck in the future!
Bohning Sales Excellence Award 1998 Presented to Larry Bahr
This annual award goes to the individual sales representative who, in our opinion, most favorably represented The Bohning Company during 1998. An engraved plaque was presented by Dale Voice Sales and Marketing Manager for The Bohning Company, to Larry Bahr of Steve Kaufman & Associates Inc., at the company’s Annual Sales Award Dinner held during the 1998 A.M.O. Trade Show weekend.
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One thing that bowhunters can rely on is that BARRIE Archery will not rest on its laurels when it comes to designs for the broadhead. So it should come as not surprise that for 1999 they would have something revolutionary to get people wide-eyed and talking. An innovative new broadhead design makes people do that. Enter the new Rockv Mountain REVOLUTION™ Expandable Broadhead The exciting part of this expandable head isn’t just in the fact that it flies with the accuracy of a target point, or is a tough, dependable head. The phenomenal part is that, unlike other Open-On Impact broadheads that must fold back into cutting position, the REVOLUTION'S blades are part of a moving collar that slides back on the fcrrulc/body and during impact, cam into cutting position. Bruce Barrie, President of BARRIE Archcry made the announcement. "The REVOLUTION is an improvement over the standard style of expandable broadheads. This new design with its sliding collar is stronger and guarantees an entrance hole because the cutting edges are always facing outward. The REVOLUTION'S design will also allow for increase penetrate while eliminating deflection or 'kick out' that sometimes results from an angled hit." The new REVOLUTION is a 100 Grain 3-Blade with .030" thick, stainless steel blades and a Cut-on-lmpact ‘Tri-Cut™ Tip’. It features a 5/8" closed dia. with I 3/8" open, cutting dia., self centering, stainless steel collar system and is packaged, pre assembled. To make changing blades simple and easy, Replacement Blade Cartridges are available, as are Practice Blade Cartridges. If you arc a bowhunter looking for something revolutionary, this may well be it. And you knew it had to come from BARRIE For more information sec you local Rocky Mt. Dealer or contact: BARRIE ARCHERY P.O.Box 482, Waseca, MN 56093 507-835-3859 • Fax: 507-835-5097 www.RockyMtBroadhcads.com 256
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When it comes to Peep Sights, no one has ever done it better than the leader. FINE-LINE, Inc. of Puyallup. WA. From their first sight, the Original ZERO™ Peep. that automatically aligned with the eye at draw, all the way through the remarkable PICK-A-PEEP™, FINE-LINE has continually brought innovation to the table Their new ‘Ultra-Glo’ Peep Sight is yet one more example of what technology and creative design can mean to today’s archer. The ‘Ullra-Glo’ is a wide Peep that features adjustable, light catching fiber optics that pick up ambient light to aid the archer in quickly finding and centering the peep especially in low light conditions. Every shooter will find accuracy improved merely by the addition of the four aperture surrounding points of light but there is more. Sam Topel. President of FINE-LINE. "The new ‘Ultra-Glo* not only combines the advantages of fiber optics that may be adjusted for brightness, but this peep is also wider with a large aperture to aid in focus and concentration for greater accuracy Two other notable features of note are the ‘Ultra-Glo’ is served in with four bowstring sections with a locking tab on the body and will work on any bow- with string angles from 30 to 60 degrees. Once the ‘Ultra-Glo’ is served in it will not shift and it will work for all bows, even the short draw bows. We feel the ‘Ultra-Glo’ is the most advanced Peep Sight on the market today.” The ‘Ultra-Glo’ Peep Sight is made of sturdy composites and weighs no more than other standard Peep Sights. For more information see your local Archery Pro Shop or contact: FINE-LINE, Inc 11220 164th St. East Puyalup, WA 98374 253-848-4222 Fax:253-848-8671 www.Bow h unting.N et
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Wheel Timing by Perry Ratcliff Good w heel timing is important (o consistent shooting. Have you ever pulled back a cam bow expecting to find a hard wall and discovered that the bow felt mushy at full draw? This problem is usually associated with wheel timing. Its not uncommon to receive a brand new bow with wheels that arc out of lime. It is up to you to properly adjust the wheel liming and tiller of your bow. Poor wheel timing can also make it difficult to stay on the spot when aiming. Perry. Caryn and future archer Michelle Ratcliff (named after Michelle Ragsdale)
Quick & Dirty Wheel Timing You can do a fair job of wheel timing with no special tools as follows: • Slowly draw the bow back while watching the bus cables and cams. • When you pull through the valley into the wall, one bus cable will come to rest on the back side of the cam before the other cable • If the Back Side of the Top Cam touches the bus cable first, you will need to shorten the bus cable connected to the bottom limb by adding twists to the bus cable. • If the Back Side of the Bottom Cam touches the bus cable first, you will need to shorten the bus cable connected to the top limb by adding twists to the bus cable. • Do not adjust cable lengths by more than one or two turns at a time. You will be surprised at how quickly the wheel timing will change. • When you have the wheel timing close, make your adjustments by twisting the bus cable in 1/2 turn increments. • Note that shortening bus cables will slightly increase the draw length of the bow. If the draw length is getting to long, adjust wheel timing by untwisting the opposite bus cable described above. • It was necessary to shorten the bus cable connected to the bottom limb by 5 1/2 turns to bring these wheels into alignment.Note how the bus cable is tn contact with the back side of the top cam in the photo bclow.Note how the bus cable is well away from the back side of the bottom cam in the photo below.
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Precision Wheel Timing The following technique provides detailed instructions for obtaining perfect wheel timing on two-wheel compounds. You will require the following tools to perform these adjustments. • Bow Square • Narrow Straight Edge • Ruler orCalipcrs • Bow Jig. to pull bow back for measurements. • Bow Press, to take tension off of bus cables for adjustment.
Adjust wheel timing as follows: • Remove cable guard slider from bus cables. • Place Bow on Bow Jig and draw the bow back until one of the bus cables comes in contact with the back side of a cam (sec Figure 1 above). Note, it is important that you draw the bow back pulling from the same location as you would if you were shooting the bow. You may need to draw with an arrow on the string to draw from the correct position on your serving. I tie nocking points above and below the nock which allows me to time the wheels with no arrow on the string. • Place a bow square on the bus cable as it exits the cam as shown in Figure 3. Use a pair of calipers or ruler to meaure the distance from the axle to the bow square. It is very important that the bow square be placed the same distance from the top axle as the bottom axle when making your timing measunnents. As shown in the figure, I chose a distance of 1.5" away from the axle as my reference point.
Figure 3 • Next lay a straight edge across two fixed reference points on your cam as shown in Figured. These reference points will be used to determine your wheel liming. When wheel timing is properly adjusted, the angle represented by these two points will be the same for the top and bottom cams on your bow. 258
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Figure 4 • You arc now ready to measure your wheel timing Record where the straight edge crosses your bow square. The initial measurement for the top wheel is 8 3/8" on this bow. as shown in Figure 5. You may find that the straight edge docs not cross the bow square at a measurable location the first time you attempt to take a mcaurcment. If this is the case, move the bow square closer or further away from the axle as required to get a good reading. Make certain that you place the bow square the same distance from the axle for the bottom wheel. If your wheels are significantly out of time, you may find that the straight edge never crosses the bow square on the second cam. Adjust the appropriate bus cable in two turn increments until you can obtain measurements for both cams.
Figure 5, Top Wheel • The measurement for the bottom wheel is 10.5" as shown in Figure 6. This is nearly a 2" difference tn wheel timing when measured by this method. Small changes in wheel timing show up as large differences in measured timing using this method. This allows you to make very precise adjustments to wheel timing.
Figure 6, Bottom Wheel • Given these measurements I chose to shorten the bus cable connected to my bottom limb by two turns. When 1 rechecked the wheel timing, the top wheel measured 7 1/4" and the bottom wheel measured 7 3/4" for a change of nearly I 1/2" in wheel timing for two twists of the bus cable (sec Figures 7 & 8).
Figure 7, Top Wheel Figure 8, Bottom Wheel • Given these measurements I chose to lengthen the bus cable connected to my top limb by 1/2 turn. When I rcchcckcd the wheel timing, both the top and bottom wheels measured 7 1/4" as shown in Figures 9 & 10 below.
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• When you have completed wheel timing using this method, you should find that the bow has a more solid feel against the wall and is easier to aim. • I would like to thank Don Kudlacck and Roland Haggard for developing this technique and passing their knowledge on to me. Don is a current I FA A World Champion and Roland is a former IFAA World Champion. You can’t argue with success! I hope you find it as valuable as 1 have.
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‘The Qrayson Collection at the University of Missouri Molly Strode Associate Museum Curator ‘University of.Missouri Musetun ofAnthropology The Grayson Collection of archery and archery-related items, containing over 5.000 pieces, is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of its kind in the world. Although archery equipment is the focus of the collection, there arc also numerous objects and works of art that have archery as the theme and a large library of archery-related books and periodicals. Objects in the collection span thousands of years of time and the entire world. Native American and Asian items arc the most wellrepresented pieces.
Quiver with Arrows; Nigeria. Africa; Leather covered wood quiver, cane arrows with iron tips.
Bow; China; Hood, ivory, cut-out overlay decoration on birch bark.
Thumbring; China; Hood with silver lining, decorated with gilt brass andpearls.
This isn’t just bows and arrows, however. The Grayson Collection is not only a wonder of technology but a feast for the eyes. Exquisite decorations adorn many objects in the collection. Bows, arrows and quivers made from wood, leather, horn, ivory, plant fibers, sinew and bone arc decorated with materials such as mother-of-pearl, glass beads, cherry bark, silk, ostrich-shell beads, porcupine quills, and various furs, feathers and paints. Numerous precious and semiprecious stones (particularly jade and agate), horn, ivory, bone, metal and wood arc the materials for hundreds of thumbrings. Several thumbrings arc even inlaid with rubies, turquoise, gold or emeralds. Japanese scrolls tell the tales of ancient Japanese archers and their equipment; a nonretuming boomerang 260
from Australia shows us the Aboriginal hunting weapon; a spectacular Chinese manuscript illustrates proper stance and technique; and a jeweled Persian archer’s necklace reminds us of the royal status of some archers. Modem archcry equipment and flight bows arc also well represented in the collection. Harry Drake’s unlimited footbow. which shot an arrow over 2000 yards, and other record holding pieces arc just some of the highlights. Books dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries and numerous periodicals make up a reference library that will be useful for research on every aspect of archcry. A second edition of Toxophilus and a first edition of Smith Discourses arc examples of many prized editions. Parts of the Grayson Collection arc on display at the University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology in Swallow Hall and in a special exhibition area of the Museum Support Center, both on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Much of the collection remains in storage at the Museum Support Center but can be viewed by special appointment with the museum curator. The collection is being entered into a computer database that can be searched by type of object (bow, arrow, scroll, etc ), country of origin, or accession number. In the future, the museum hopes to have THE U.S and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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Dr. Grayson competing at the 1986 flight championships. He won the Amateur Men Division, 33kg by shooting 779yds. 1 ft. JULY-AUGUST 1999
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Championship before being considered for the Olympic Games. No matter which proposal is eventually chosen, the competition from the l/8th through gold medal match should be single elimination. Any other procedure is too complicated for television and spectators to follow. It was the wish of the 1997 FITA Congress to make the early elimination phases less “cruel" and to give archers a chance to recover from a bad match. A ftcr two years ofa few trials and some discussion. FITA Council voted in 1999 to recommend staying with the current single elimination format. It is the opinion of some, that at the top level of World and Olympic competition, all archers are so skilled that the winner of any match at this high level is a top archer. Therefore, the loser is out of the competition. regardless of the ranking or scores the loser has shot previously. Many Olympic sports use the single elimination system, while others with Repechage or other methods are changing to the simpler and fairer single elimination procedure that we have now. The request for a less "cruel" elimination system may be helpful for some top archers who have had difficulty with the unaccustomed pressure of top-level match competition. It is unfortunate that only one winner will emerge in any competition. That winner (when there arc 64 starting) must win six consecutive matches. This is not accomplished by an archer who is lucky, but by the best archer during those six matches on that day. 7.Team competition uses a similar format, with both teams shooting at the same time in World Championship (W.C.) Elimination Rounds and alternating three arrows in the finals of the W.C. and all Olympic matches. Hopefully, this explains the how and why of the O.R. This O.R. format has been exceptionally successful in the eyes of the IOC, television broadcasters and spectators. Most top archers either enjoy the excitement of the head-to-head competition, or understand why we must make our competition exciting, simple and short for television viewing, which will ensure our place on the Olympic Games program. When we originally instituted the O R. for the Olympics in Barcelona, archery was an endangered Olympics sport. After our success in Barcelona and Atlanta, we are cautiously confident that we can remain an Olympic sport if we do not revert back to a less exciting or a more difficult-to-understand format. We have succeeded in designing a round that has pleased spectators. TV and the IOC and now must resist any changes that could risk the success we now enjoy. It is a matter of Olympic life or death for archcry. In the future. I will explain how clubs ofany size can have an O.R. match competition without eliminating any archers. All archers will be able to shoot all matches and enjoy a full morning and/or afternoon of match competition. This will allow the club archer to feel the excitement experienced by the world's best archers in the Olympics Games and World Championships (but without being eliminated). As an example, a morning of a half FITA or 70-meter round can be used to rank any number of archers. The afternoon can then be scheduled to shoot the Club Match Round, consisting of up to six matches. The archers will first be ranked on how many matches were won and second on the total score of the matches. If there are less than 64.32 or 16 archers, the top ranked archers will have a bye in the first round. These archers with a bye will be able to shoot the 12 or 18 arrows as practice, while others are shooting the first round matches. The details on this competition will appear in the next article, including charts and an explanation. If you wish to receive the information sooner, write directly to the FITA office at Avenue de Cour 135.1007 Lausanne. SUISSE. Thank you for your interest in the O.R. I am anxious to hear your comments and any suggestions you have for improvement. Please send them to the above address. I believe that all archers will enjoy the excitement and variety of the Club Match Round (C.M.R.). Enjoy the challenge of match competition - good shooting and good luck. 261
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Tlie XI0 — specifically designed for 70-meter, head-to-head competition — is the ultimate in long-distance accuracy. The A/C/E*— used tn more archer)’ competition than any other arrow shaft in the last ten years - is one of rhe lightest, most consistent ever created. The A/C/C * the competitive edge for field archers and 3-D shooters — is the choice for flawless accuracy.
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The HyperSpeed " with bullet-like speed, this new arrow shaft represents the fiery edge of Easton’s /VC product line — it’s the fastest arrow you can use.
For more inform on Easton arrow contact your Easto. or write:
Easton Technical l*r
5040 W. Harold Gj
Salt Lake Qty, UT 84: (801)539-1401
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Newly Designed Hinge Type Releases
Newly Designed D-Loop Kit for 1999 Designed to clamp around your bow string or to a D-Loop secured to your bow string. If you are not presently using a D-Loop, we recommend an eliminator button on your bow string that slides up under the nock.
Our new preferred, smaller release rope hinge design eliminates the excessive rope wear by moving the ■ release rope beyond the span of the release hook travel. Available as a Kit #R10KT to update earlier Stanislawski models.
MAXUM R2526 with D-Loop D-LOOP KIT
LUXOR R2523 with D-Loop
FOURFINGER REL20 with Hinge
All Stanislawski D-Loop Hinge Releases are of anodized alumi num construction with a steel/ electroplated clamping dog completely enclosing the D-Loop for secure operation. Kits are of the same quality materials. SEE YOUR DEALER TODAY.
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SAHARA II R2528 with D-Loop
For conversion ' and complete enclosure of the D-Loop on earlier Stanislawski models.
HINGE KIT R10KT. For easy conversion of earlier Stanislawski Releases.
“X-CALIBER" REL22 with Hinge
SAHARA REL27 with Hinge
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