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The tournament season is in full swing. The National Archery in the Schools Nationals hit an all time high in attendance of 7,125 competitors, up from 2009 when there were 4,565. Next year they expect to hit 10,000. What a great tribute to the organizers, coaches, students and parents! Check out the first in a series of the “History of NASP” on page 32 followed by the NASP National results on page 39. Everyone followed the rules and had a great time. We received a notice from Tootie and Jerry Brabec that the Big Sky Open Montrose, Colorado was a great success and will be featured next issue. They had also
planned Mesquite - Big Sky Open this year but it has been canceled. At press time 1 got the message that our old friend Ed Rohde passed away on July 2nd. You may contact Ed’s wife Janice at 2006 Oneida, Muscatine, IA 52761. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janice and the family. See you on the range,
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George Leonard Chapman, 1935-2010 Editor's Note: Today, we note the passing of one of the most popular industry leaders in archery, George Chapman. Family, friends and associates gathered in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday (June 19, 2010) to honor the legacy of a widely popular archery industry leader whose participation and contributions to the sport spanned more than five decades. George Leonard Chapman, Jr. died Friday, June 11, following several months of deteriorating’ health issues. He was 75. Chapman was best known for his tireless promotion of archery among shooting enthusiasts, sporting goods retailers and quite frankly, anyone who would listen. Throughout his career as a competitor, bow builder, company employee, bowhunter. dealer instructor and archery shooting coach, Chapman impacted the sport and its business though his motivating and passionate personality, and his congenial and forthright, grassroots manner. He was among the first to join Pete Shepley, the president and founder of bow manufacturer Precision Shooting Equipment, in the building, marketing and sales of some of the first compound bows offered to the public, beginning in 1973. When he retired from PSE after 32 years, he was the only remaining original employee, having served as the company's national sales manager, engineering director, quality assurance manager, special projects director, archery coach and dealer school director. It was Chapman's direction of the ground-breaking PSE Dealer School Program beginning in 1989 and his subsequent coaching and shooting instruction that garnered him industry wide acclaim. The Chapman-led dealer instruction program was the first of its kind in the shooting industry, later spawning imitators among both archery and firearms manufacturers. Under his direction, thousands of archery equipment dealers and retail employees were trained in the basics of selling, maintaining and marketing bows and arrows, as well as how to promote the sports of archery and bowhunting. The Chapman concept was simple, but effective: teaching retailers how to succeed and thrive in the shooting-sports business. Concerned about a growing attrition rate among archery dealerships in the 80s, Chapman believed that only through education could the trend be reversed. Chapman also served as a coach, mentor, and tutor to hundreds of archers and bowhunters, novice and pro alike. After his retirement from PSE in 2005, he and his wife Patti an accomplished archer in her own right-continued to coach and teach through the George Chapman School of Archery. Mrs. Chapman preceded him in death in 2009. Many of Chapman’s friends and school alumni never knew many details about the depth and scope of his own archery prowess. Having shot his first bow and arrow in 1948, during the 1960s and 70s Chapman was a leading competitor on the Midwest archery shooting circuit. In the late 1960s he took top honors at a pair of major events-the Illinois NFAA Outdoor State and the NAA Indoor State-shooting one right-handed and one left-handed. He also shot the first recorded perfect field-round score with a compound bow (560), during a 1973 tournament in Robinson, Illinois. That Citation bow, the first off the PSE production line, is a cherished part of the Chapman family heirlooms. George Chapman is survived by his son, Steve Chapman of Fresno, CA; son, Scott (Debbie) Chapman of Middleville, MI, and daughter, Sandy (John) Buss of Belleville, IL; brother, Lloyd of Covington, IN; seven grandchildren, Chris, Kyle, James, Robin, Greg, Jeff, Elizabeth and Jessica and five great-grandchildren, Leah, Taylor, Zach, Bobby and Bryce. J.R. Absher 8
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When I first saw the specification of the TF Apecs, I was very excited to try the bow. The Riser makes perfect sense to me as an Engineer. The front tec bar makes the feel of shooting the bow very “solid” and stable. This is a result of the forward bow energy being displaced down the bar and through the stabilizers as well as through the main riser. The carbon material makes the riser feel very light, but also maintaining a very high strength. TheTFS (Torque Free Stability) is a design that when watched through high speed footage works excellent. You can see the TFS moving in and out dampening the bow. The limb pockets are typical Win and Win, excellent and easy to adjust with the riser shims to maintain perfect limb alignment at both pre draw and at full draw. I have been shooting my Apecs for about 9 months and can say I am very happy with the set up and feel of the shot. The major difference I have found with this bow is my shooting/scoring has become more consistent, and the level is increasing the more I shoot the bow. I have been shooting the TF Apecs with Inno EX Prime limbs.
Win and Win Inno EX Prime Limbs When I shot these limbs for the first time it felt like a fantastic explosion. The limbs felt so fast and stable. I did some testing with other top limbs on the market and can say the EX primes are at least 4 fps faster with comparable set ups. Once adjusted to suit the riser the limbs stay stable and straight throughout the draw curve. I am able to shoot a faster set up with same bow poundage, or if I wanted I could reduce my bow poundage to get the same tune on the arrow speed. The limbs feel very solid and give a very clean punchy feel to the shot. They feel very smooth though the complete shot and give a very small amount of limb tip movement (see Win and Win web site).
Win and Win Inno CXT I have shot the Inno CXT and feel that this is a very stable punchy bow. Already around the world it is shot by a large amount of top archers. I think this bow has a different feel to the TF Apec, in that it is more reactive for the archer. This feel can be customized by shooting different stabilizers set ups. The Inno CXT adopts all the Win and Win characteristics of world leading limb pocket design, carbon riser for light weight and stability on the riser on the shot, easy weight and tiller adjustment. The attention to detail of the finished product is top class, with great build quality. What makes the Inno CXT individual is the ability to add mass weight to the riser by the grip. Using various different combinations I could get the feel of the bow similar to what I achieved with the TF Apecs and to what I like. The feel and balance of the bow itself is very positive and precise. The bow is very accurate. What I also like is the great color options that Win and Win are offering with this bow. The paint jobs are very crisp and clean, and stand out at any archery competition.
KWAK, Yeji Korean National Team Member Please tell us when and how you got started in archery. When I was in the 4th grade as an elementary school student, I shot for the first time and it was really fun. This experience made me want to shoot to this day.
Detail what equipment you use? Limb: WIN&WIN Ex Prime 68/44 Riser: INNO CXT Stabilizer: HMC Plus Sight: Shibuya V-bar: WIN&WIN CX V-bar Dampener: WIN&WIN MF dampers Cushion plunger: Beiter Arrow rest: Hasco ARE Finger tab: Cavalier Elite tab Chest guard: Shibuya chest guard Arm Guard: KAP armguard
What is your practice routine? I shoot every arrow with concentration as if I was shooting at the competitions.
Do you have a pre tournament ritual and what are they? I don’t have any special ritual but I do mind control to not get tense.
Who has made the most impact on your archery career? My coach, Kim, Gumook makes me enjoy shooting with studying.
Describe your most memorable archery moment. My most enjoyable moment was winning the 2009 World Championship Team gold medal.
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What do you do in your spare time and when you are not competing? I like watching movie or reading a book calmly.
Major wins: 2008 -World Cup Stage 2 - Croatia - 9th 2008 - World Cup Stage 3 - Turkey - 4th 2009 - World Cup Stage 3 - Turkey -1st 2009 - World Cup Stage 4 - China - 3rd 2009 - World Championships - Korea - 2nd
Crown Prince and Archer a finer ambassador for archery is hard to find HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is an archer - or ‘bow hunter’. As any archer knows, equipment has to be updated at some time, especially given the rapid development of bows, arrows etc. over the last 2-5 years. DANA GE of Scandinavia was asked to supply what we believed would be the best possible equipment available to the Crown Prince - and received an invitation to come to the Royal Residence at Fredensborg.
H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark
Author Erik Kornbek
Prince Frederik takes the first shot at the Danish Championships 2002 in Koge
A visit to the royal residence of Fredensborg and a meeting with H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is what we had to prepare for. By “we”, I mean my two sons Henning and Mikael and myself. Henning and Mikael where in charge of all the equipment: a new HOYT compound bow and new EASTON arrows, bow sight and quiver, plus a lot of other equipment to ensure that the Crown Prince had
the best possible conditions for his shooting. My task was fairly easy; 1 had received the invitation and therefore felt entitled to join the others on the trip from southern Jutland all the way to northern Zealand. OK, I also wanted the pleasure of meeting the prince in person and to see how good he was at archery. I first became acquainted with him at the Danish championships in Koge in 2002, io
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to make sure the bow draw length was correct, the peep was adjusted just right, the bow was tuned and the sight pins in the right position. Everything had to be just perfect. We enjoyed a pleasant trip up through Jutland, across the islands of Funen and Zealand along familiar roads, although the last few km to
Fredensborg were new to us, as this was our first visit there. However, and in common with most Danes, we are familiar with the castle, as this was the site of the queen’s recent 70th birthday celebrations followed closely on TV. The atmosphere in the car changed as we drew nearer. Little was said, and
we were a little nervous about how the encounter would go. The first stop was before the entrance to the castle - we wanted to get an idea of what we were getting into. Next stop was the gate, manned by the Royal Guard, who checked us in and then directed us to the Chancel House where the Crown Prince has
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his residence. We parked next to the royal vehicles and were met by the prince’s private secretary followed by the prince himself. We were shown into the garden where coffee, biscuits and mineral water were served and we were made to feel welcome. The equipment and tools we had brought with us, including a bow press, were unpacked and everything made ready. We were of course excited and nervous but need not have worried - everything went smoothly. The equipment was perfect, the Crown Prince was quick to learn and before we knew it, two hours had flown by in pleasant company, during which the Crown Prince demonstrated that he was a competent archer. On the way home, we counted up how many arrows had actually been loosed and reckoned that the prince shot somewhere between 80 and 100 with a bow set to 65 lbs - pretty impressive. It was obvious that the prince is in excellent physical condition and is an active sportsman, as he has demonstrated by becoming a navy frogman (an elite unit in the Danish defence forces) and taking part in the grueling Sirius dogsled patrol across the Greenlandic ice cap. I would also like to express my respect for the way he handled the equipment, and how quickly he was able to find the range. And as an indication of how good an archer he is, his first try-out shot hit the Bulls Eye. All I can say is that if the equipment was worth a king’s ransom, the Crown Prince lived up to the price. Yours sincerely, Erik Kornbek
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The world’s best recurve shooters rely on the bare shaft planing method for several reasons- the most important of which is, it works! However, unsurprisingly, the degree to which it works depends heavily upon shooter consistency and the consistency of the test method. When tuning using the bare shaft planing method, there are a number of things a shooter can do that will improve the consistency and predictability of the test, while at the same time, increase the accuracy and repeatability of the test. You can think of these as “bare shaft test rules”. 1.
Don’t push your limits. Restrict your bare shaft testing to the maximum distance where you can keep 95% of your shots in the gold. For many, this is 30M. Fortunately, 30M is enough to tell you nearly everything you need to know in a basic bare shaft planing test. Many top shooters know their bare shaft positions at various distances, because for some, they like to shoot a couple of bare shafts as part of the warm-up session before each FITA or half-FITA.
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If archery is a game of consistency, bare shaft testing is even more so. Don’t rely on test results shot in windy or otherwise poor conditions.
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Speaking of consistency, there’s about a 9-grain difference between a bare shaft and one that’s fletched with common 1.75” polymer vanes. This amount of weight difference on the back of the shaft can lead to misleading test results. Always remember to replace removed weight with something that will not affect the aerodynamics of the bare shaft. I like to use an equivalent weight of masking type tape.
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Mix up your shots. Don’t always shoot the fletched and bare shafts in the same order. I have often seen shooters tighten up a bit on that bare shaft shot, leading to incorrect and erratic results. It’s im portant to treat it like any other arrow in the quiver. Relax and shoot the shot normally.
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Don’t shoot just a single bare shaft- set up and use at least two of them. I like to shoot at least two fletched and two bare shafts at least 2-4 times when evaluating a setup. If you have any issues with your shot, this number should be extended significantly so you can average out any shooter error.
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If your arrows have well-worn nocks, and your bare shafts have all-new nocks, you can’t expect a completely accurate test result. Make sure components match in all possible ways. Similarly, loose points or nocks can cause arrow flight issues that can lead to inconsistent test results.
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world archery The Archery World Cup Stage 2 concluded in Antalya, Turkey. Four archers won their first gold medal: JING Xianqing (CHN) and Victoriya KOVAL (UKR) in Recurve, Martin DAMSBO (DEN) and Erika ANSCHUTZ (USA) in Compound.
and three 9s for Shungo. The American led 4-0, but suffered a bad 8 in the third set, which he lost 27-28. Brady quickly recovered from that mistake and threw out a perfect 30 to win the bronze 6-2. This victory allowed him to shoot more 10s, which meant two things for ELLISON. He solidified his lead in the ranking for the Longines Prize of Precision, and with his podium finish he raised more money in his campaign “Shoot for the Cure” to help fight breast cancer. Today the recurve archers Alison WILLIAMSON and Crispin DUENAS, as well as the coach of the French compound team Benoit BINON gave us their commentaries. Crispin DUENAS: Brady ELLISON was definitely very solid during the whole match. Once he found the 10 ring he didn't let up and shot five more 10s than his competitor. Gold Medal - Michele FRANGILL1 (ITA) vs JING Xianqing (CHN) The 2003 World Champion FRANGILLI started this final with 9-10-9, while his opponent, seeded No. 15, shot 9-10-8. The Italian led 2-0, but weak scores in the second set (8-X10-8) allowed JING to come back with 9-9-10 to tie 2-2. The Chinese archer then shot xl0-xl0-8 to beat FRANGILLTs 8-9-9 and lead 4-2. The Italian shot x 10-9-9 in the last set, and JING started with 9 and xlO, meaning he needed a 10 to win. And he did, to win his first gold medal at this level. Alison WILLIAMSON: FRANGILLI didn’t look very
The athletes shot on 11 June the gold and bronze medal matches of the Archery World Cup in Antalya in front of many influential sport dignitaries including five IOC members. Attending the event were Mr. Thomas BACH (GER), Vice President of the International Olympic Committee and President of the German Olympic Committee, Mr. Sergey BUBKA (UKR), Senior Vice President of IAAF and President of the Ukrainian Olympic Committee, Mr. WU Ching-Kuo (TPE), President of AIBA and IOC member, Mr. CHANG Ung (DPR), IOC member, and Prof. Dr. Ugur ERDENER (TUR), President of FITA and IOC member.
Recurve Men Bronze Medal - Brady ELLISON (USA) vs ShungoTABATA (JPN) The winner of the World Cup stage 1 in Porec Brady ELLISON looked very disappointed after losing the semifinal in a shoot-off. This afternoon he shot 9-X10-9 to win the first set over the No. 14 Shungo TABATA, who shot 10-9-8. Both archers shot three times the same score in the second set: three 1 Os for Braden
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gold to win the bronze medal 7-1. Crispin DUENAS: They both started out very strongly with 29. but PEROVA was definitely more consistent with higher scores throughout the match. Gold Medal Victoriya KOVAL (UKR) vs Inna STEPANOVA (RUS) The No. 16 KOVAL and the 20-year-old STEPANOVA met two weeks ago in Rovereto in the 1/8 elimination round, where STEPANOVA had won 4-0 on her way to the silver medal. After her team silver yesterday, she was hoping for gold this time! However she shot only 9-9-8 in the first set, while KOVAL shot 9-10-9. The Ukrainian led 2-0. STEPANOVA reacted strongly in the second set with a perfect 30 to tie at 2-2. She then scored 10-9-9 (against 8-9-9 to KOVAL) to take the lead 4-2. KOVAL showed how much she wanted to win by shooting 9-9-10 (8-9-9 for STEPANOVA) to tie at 4-4 before the last set. The Russian archer concluded with 8-9-7. Victoriya KOVAL easily took the set with 9-X10-8 and won the gold medal to the delight of Sergey BUBKA, former pole vault Olympic Champion, President of the Ukrainian Olympic Committee and IOC member who was on site as a spectator. Victoriya couldn’t have hoped for a better present for her 25th birthday! Crispin DUENAS: Both girls shot really well. STEPANOVA definitely was the more consistent shooter, however she faltered at some crucial moment which gave KOVAL the advantage. STEPANOVA’S final set of 24 was easily defeated by KOVAL’s 27 to take the match. Compound Men Bronze Medal Vladas S1GAUSKAS (LTU) vs Rodger WILLET Jr. (USA) It is the first match between the experienced SIGAUSKAS, who just missed a medal in Rovereto (4th), and Rodger WILLET Jr. The American, who was team world champion in 2007, is making his first appearance on the World Cup this season. Today Rodger WILLET Jr. was perfect in his first two sets with six hits. Meanwhile SIGAUSKAS had to wait until the third arrow to find the gold, where he stayed through the end of the second set. The American led 3-1. He shot another perfect set to increase his lead to 5-1. SIGAUSKAS went to congratulate his opponent, thinking the match was over, but it was not. The archer from Lithuania reacted with a perfect set of his own, before WILLET finally shot in the red in his 12th (!) arrow. The score was 5-3 for the American. SIGAUSKAS shot another perfect score in the fifth set (against WILLET'S two hits) to tie the match 5-5! WILLET shot two hits in the last set, but SIGAUSKAS didn’t falter under pressure: he hit three more shots to take the bronze medal! Benoit BINON: Who could have predicted such an unbelievable turnaround? By shooting 11 hits in a row, the brave SIGAUSKAS was able to reduce the confidence of the American, who had himself shot 11 hits in the beginning of the match. Gold Medal Martin DAMSBO (DEN) vs Braden GELLENTHIEN (USA) These athletes know each other well, having competed in the junior ranks together. The 25-year-old Martin DAMSBO has a lot of experience on the World Cup circuit: he was 4th in Porec and 5th last year in Antalya. His major achievement came at the 2007 Worlds, where he placed 3rd. DAMSBO recently placed 7th at the European Championships in Rovereto. The 24-year-old GELLENTHIEN also has a lot of experience. The 2003 World Silver medallist is also a multiple World Cup event winner (2009 World Cup stage 1 in Santo Domingo, 2007 Stage 2 in Varese). He was also Indoor World Champion in 2007 in Izmir, and in 2007 placed at both the Outdoor World Championships and the World Cup Final. After his second place finish in Antalya in 2009, Braden clearly wanted to win this time. In semifinals he had the best match of the competition with 11 hits out of a possible 12. GELLENTHIEN was hoping to perform better than last year, where he had lost the gold medal final. However he had only one hit in the first set and two in the second. Meanwhile Martin DAMSBO had a perfect start with six hits to lead 4-0. 16
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Compound Women Bronze Medal Anne LANTEE (FIN) vs Ashley WALLACE (CAN) Anne LANTEE (the former Anne LAURILA) wanted to improve from her 4th place at last year’s World Cup stage 2. She was in great form, having placed 6th in May at the European Championships. However Ashley WALLACE, who was 5th in Ulsan and won the World Cup stage 1 last month, won the first set with only one hit in her last set. With three hits to one in the next set, she increased her lead to 4-0. The archer from Finland reacted with two arrows in the gold to gain back two points, 2-4. WALLACE was perfect in the fourth set to take back a four-point lead, 6-2. A tie in the last set would win the match for the Canadian, and that’s what happened. Both archers shot one hit, victory 7-3 and bronze medal for Ashley WALLACE! Benoit BINON: During the whole match Anne LANTEE seemed to have a lot of trouble finding stability. So she had very few arrows in the hit zone. Meanwhile Ashley WALLACE’S arrows were all much closer (grouped in a diameter equivalent to 16 cm), which allowed her to have a good percentage of hits and
to win the bronze medal. GoldMedaI-ErikaANSCHUTZ(USA)vsNickyHUNT(GBR) A former Junior World Champion, Erika defeated the World Champion Albina LOGINOVA and the European Champion Viktoria BALZHANOVA from Russia to advance to the semifinal. As for Nicky HUNT, she was 4th at the World Cup Final in Copenhagen and recently placed 7th at the European Championships in Rovereto. She had won in Porec in 2009 and placed 2nd at the first World Cup event this year. In this final ANSCHUTZ hit only her first arrow in the first set, while HUNT shot her last two in the gold to take the lead 2-0. But ANSCHUTZ came back with three hits in the second set to tie at 2-2. The score then moved to 3-3 after both archers shot one hit each. The American hit two of her next three shots to take a serious advantage over her opponent, 5-3. Both archers started their fifth set with two hits. Then HUNT missed her last shot, and Erika ANSCHUTZ shot a hit just on the line for the victory. It’s the first medal for the young American at this level! Benoit BINON: Both archers had a bad end to the last World Cup event with a defeat in a final (ANSCHUTZ in the final for bronze and HUNT in the final for gold). Of the two, Erika ANSCHUTZ seemed to have managed better the final and was much more aggressive than her opponent, who showed some signs of loss of focus. Overall in the compound session this afternoon the good weather conditions allowed for very tight and very interesting matches on the men’s side, and showed that on the women’s side the hit zone is maybe a little too small to allow for the same level of intensity. The World Cup stage 2 has come to an end. See you in Ogden for the stage 3 beginning of August! This information courtesy of the World Archery Communication Name: World Archery Communication Organization: info@archerv.org Email: F1TA / World Archery Phone: r41 (0)21 614 3050 URL: http://www.worldarcherv.org
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USA Archery has debuted a new list of United States Archery Team Selection Events for 2010, and the fourth of those events for 2010 was the Gold Cup. held in Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ. In recent years, the park has shown archers variable weather and swirling breezes, and this year’s Memorial Day weekend tournament was no exception. Additionally, the event featured changes from the format of previous years, having archers shot a single 72-arrow qualification round followed by elimination rounds following the new FITA Set System on the second day. all of which combined with the wind and weather to make for an interesting weekend. Saturday morning’s practice ends opened to cool temperatures and overcast skies as the recurve women and compound men took to the field, hoping for strong ranking round scores. Following the first 36 arrows, four-time Olympian Khatuna Lorig held a narrow one-point lead over fellow U.S. Olympic team member Karen Scavotto, 316-315, with Stephanie Miller behind them at 306. On the men’s side of the field, Dietmar Trillus (CAN) and Braden Gellenthien were tied for first with 355, while current FITA World Champion Reo Wilde trailed with a 354. Lorig continued to lead for the second 36 arrows, scoring a 334 for the second half to finish first in the qualification round
with a 650. Scavotto, also with a strong second half, shot a 328, to finish second with a 643, and Miller remained in third, shooting a 312 for an overall 618. As the weather began to clear, the compound men saw some changes in their ranks during the second half of the qualification round, with Wilde shooting a strong 357 to move into the top seed with a 7ll, followed by Trillus with 356, who also shot a 711 overall, but hit just one ’’ten” less than Wilde. Gellenthien, shooting a 351 for his second half, rounded out the top three with a 706. Clear skies and a variable breeze welcomed the recurve men and compound women to the field in the afternoon. Following the first 36 arrows, Thomas Stanwood was at the top of the recurve men with a 336, with five-time U.S. Olympian Butch Johnson in second with a 331, and Olympic teammate Brady Ellison just behind with a 330. For the compound women, Jamie Van Natta held first place at the half for the compound women with a 348, followed by Erika Anschutz with a 345, and Christie Colin with a 342. The breeze picked up steadily as the afternoon drew to a close, and it brought some surprises in the qualification round. Resident Athlete Jacob Wukie came back fighting, shooting a strong 340 for a 665 overall, enough to secure the first-place spot. Though Ellison shot a solid 333
for a total 663, it wasn’t enough to edge Stanwood out of the second seed, who tied Ellison's score, but finished with more “tens” for the round. On the women’s side of the field. Erika Anschutz stayed consistent with another 345, finishing in first with her 690. Van Natta’s 338 put her in second with a 686. and Marleigh Bogumil, who gained an astonishing fourteen points from the first half to the second, with a 346 for her second thirty-six arrows, fought hard to finish third with a 678. Per the 2010 guidelines for U.S. Archery Team selection events, the Gold Cup also hosted Cadet and Junior division archers, in compound and recurve divisions. For the junior recurve men, Peter Kelchner edged out Matthew Zumbo for first place, followed closely by Josh Smith in third. For the junior recurve women, Emily Blake took first place, with GeorcyStephanie Thiffeault Picard (CAN) taking second, and Mackenzie Brown in third. For the junior compound men, Chris Perkins qualified first, with Henry Bass and Chris Thompson just behind him. For the compound junior women, Kailey Johnston was ranked first at the end of the day; Tristan Skarvan and Sarah Lance finished second and third. USAT Selection Events combine Junior and Senior division shooters for the qualification round, and for elimination round seeding, and the Juniors
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member Vic Wunderle defeated first-seed Jacob Wukie following five sets, while Crispin Duenas (CAN) edged out Butch Johnson to advance to his semi-final match. Brady Ellison was also eliminated in the quarterfinals after four sets, by fellow Resident Athlete Jake Kaminski, while Dan Schuller defeated Thomas Stanwood, advancing after five sets. On the compound side, Erika Anschutz won her match against Kendall Nicely, who retired after five sets. Christie Colin overtook Carli Cochran after four sets, while Diane Watson advanced after defeating Tristan Skarvan. Jamie Van Natta also advanced after five close sets with Sarah Lance. For the men. Junior Chris Perkins defeated World Champion Reo Wilde; Cody Thompson advanced after retiring Tony Tazza; Dave Cousins advanced after edging out Canada’s Pierre Gremeaux, and National Champion Jesse Broadwater advanced after his match against Keith Trail. The competitors for the medal matches were determined by the winners of the semi final matches, and with Junior division shooters added to the mix for ranking purposes, there were some surprises on the field. Lorig and Miller won their matches against Payne and Scavotto, pitting Lorig and Miller against one another for the Gold, and Scavotto and Payne against each other for bronze. For the recurve men, Duenas edged out Wunderle. and Kaminski defeated Schuller, moving Kaminski and Duenas to the gold medal match, and Wunderle and Schuller to the bronze. Compound archers Anschutz and Van Natta won their matches. putting them head-to-head for the gold medal match, while Watson and Colin were positioned to compete for bronze. Cousins and junior division shooter Thompson advanced to the gold medal match for the compound men, while junior Perkins and reigning National Champion Broadwater would shoot against one another in the bronze match. Staying strong through her match, Karen Scavotto defeated Payne for the bronze in women’s recurve, while on the men’s side, fellow Olympian Wunderle secured his bronze medal after five close sets against Schuller. Diane Watson emerged victorious after four sets against fellow compound shooter Colin, while Broadwater stayed strong, winning the bronze for the compound men. During the gold medal matches, tied after five sets, Lorig and Miller kept spectators on the edge of their seats as they went headto-head in a single-arrow shootoff; Miller shot an 8 to Lorig’s 7, taking gold and silver medals, respectively. For the recurve men, Kaminski and Duenas also stayed close as they competed for five sets, with Kaminski taking the gold after two strong final sets. Erika Anschutz took gold for the women’s compound against Van Natta (silver); for the men’s compound. Cousins won all of his sets against Thompson, securing the gold and giving Thompson the silver. Thanks to Bloomfield Archers and the New Jersey Archery Association for hosting this event; complete results may be found at http://www.bloomfieldarchers.com.
in both compound and recurve classes would move on to compete in the elimination rounds on Sunday. Winners from the Cadet divisions were determined based on Saturday’s qualifying round alone. Ariel Gibilaro won the Recurve Bow-Cadet Women division, followed by Amber Phelps and Anjalie Field. For the Recurve Bow - Cadet Men, Bronze Medal Winner Diane Watson Chris Luman took top honors, followed by Ben Chu and Alex Wider. On the compound side, Alexander Sahi finished in first, with Ivan Harangozo and Tyler Yanak taking second and third; for the women, the winner was Cassandra Vallieres, with Amanda Cobucci and Julie Ann Hoffman finishing second and third. Early Sunday morning, competitors from all classes gathered at the tournament site to begin the process of narrowing the field. The Olympic Round (elimination round) was conducted this year using the FITA Set System, which was first debuted at USAT Selection Events this year during the Arizona Cup. The new system determines the winner of an Olympic Round match by having archers compete against one another in six or three arrow “sets;” archers receive two points for a win, one point for a tie, and zero points for a loss, for each individual set. During initial rounds, archers shoot up to three six-arrow sets; during the quarter-final, semi-final and final matches, five three-arrow sets are used instead. Under the new system, the archer who first reaches a score that mathematically cannot be beat is determined the winner. For example, in the 1/8 elimination round, if archer A wins the first two sets of his match against archer B, he is declared the winner with four set points, since there are only three sets total, and archer B could only accumulate two more points if the match were to continue. In a semi-final match, if archer A wins the first three sets, he would be declared the winner; although there are five possible sets, archer A has accumulated six total points, and it would be impossible for archer B to defeat him with just four set points. Should there be a tie after all possible sets have been shot, the winner is determined by a single arrow shoot-off; the archer closest to the center is declared the winner of the match, and judges will measure the arrows if necessary to resolve the tie. The new system can produce interesting results, since technically, an archer can win a match with a lower overall score, since the winner is determined by the total number of set points, rather than the cumulative score of the match. Sunday dawned clear, with steadily rising temperatures. Recurve men started the day off with their 1/16, followed by compound men, after which recurve and compound women took to the field at once. By noon, the quarterfinals had begun, with the sun shining hot on the field, and the breeze blowing stronger by the minute. Archers waiting for their matches to begin were offered practice targets to keep warmed up. The Set System produced some surprises for the day. Recurve archer Khatuna Lorig defeated Michelle Gilbert in three sets during her quarterfinal match; after five sets, Pascale Payne (CAN), the 11th seed, defeated Heather Koehl to move on to the semis. Stephanie Miller overtook Canada’s Alana MacDougall to advance to her next match, while Karen Scavotto defeated Kateri Vrakking (CAN) in four sets. For the men, Olympic Team
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Left to right, front row - Executive Director, Lorretta Sinclair, Caitlin Cooke, Edinboro Univ, Kjirsten Radencic, Penn College, Bobby Jones, Texas A&M, Amanda Ferrie, Johnson and Wales Univ, Matt Reyna, Texas A&M, Glen Thomas, Penn College. Back row: Jarrod Chandler, Penn College, Brad Ferguson, Penn College, Joe Dodrick, Penn College, Ben Miller, Texas A&M, Zach Plannick, Penn College, Peter Severance, Univ ofMd
US Collegiate Archery (USCA) conducted the first ever 3D U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championship (3D USIAC) in Edinboro, Pa 2-4 June 2010. Despite tornado watches and a lot of rain, the college athletes enjoyed the 3D USIAC. Executive Director Lorretta Sinclair, along with USCA Board member Chad Karstetter attended the event. Sinclair stated, ‘the mission and vision of US Collegiate Archery is to be an open and inclusive organization. Conducting a
3D USIAC was one part of our efforts to support college archers who enjoy 3D archery and we were excited to offer this event.’ USCA also partnered with the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) in 2010 and sanctioned three ASA 3D Tournaments. ASA generously supported our athletes and provided awards as well as offering a venue for them to compete. USCA and ASA will work together in 2011 to support collegiate athletes. Dates and tournaments will be announced on the USCA website www.uscollegiatearcherv.org
Penn College swept the Championship titles Recurve National Champion, Glenn Thomas, Penn College 2nd Matt Requa, Texas A&M 3rd Bobby Jones, Texas A&M
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Men's Unlimited National Champion, Zachary Plannick, Penn College Jarrod Chandler, Penn College Ben Miller, Texas A&M Women’s Unlimited National Champion, Kjirsten Radencic , Penn College 2nd Amanda Ferrie, Johnson and Wales 3rd Caitlin Cooke, Edinboro Univ The Champions received $500 scholarships from USCA The first day was great weather and the athletes shot 20 targets at marked distances with a max of 45 yards — the 2nd day the tournament was delayed for tornado watches and thunder/ lightning. Getting a late start at 9 AM, the temps were about 50
degrees. The athletes warmed up on the practice field and headed up to the range at Edinboro University for the 2nd half of the tournament which was 20 targets unmarked with a max distance of 45 yards. The first targets were in the forest which was like night time due to the heavy clouds and rain. USCA is an open and inclusive organization that supports all college students who want to learn and enjoy the sport of archery while attending college. USCA has clubs across the nation at 2-year and 4-year universities, both public and private. USCA will help any interested student start a club at their university or college. For more information contact Executive Director Lorretta Sinclair at director^ uscolleiiiatearchcrv.org or call the USCA M-F 1 la.m.-4pm Pacific time at 760.375.3659
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The 2009 Presley’s Midwest Open Archery Tournament December 5, 6, 2009 Article by Tom Dorigatti Photos by Mark Doublin
Trystan Skarvan 2009 Overall Lady Champion
2009 Lady Champion winners (left to right): Erika Anschutz (2nd Place), Christie Colin (Overall Champion), Sally Robie (3rd place) and Tom Dorigatti, Tournament Chairman
The third annual Presley’s Midwest Open Archery Tournament was held on December 5, 6, 2009 at Presley’s Outdoors in Bartonville. Illinois. 192 archers from 15 different states attended this event. The tournament follows the same shooting, round, and scoring format as the Iowa Pro-Am. The first round is shot on the NFAA blue face with the X-ring counting as 6 points, and the remainder of the spot counting five points, for a total possible of 360 points. The second round is shot on the multi-color “Vegas” target face and is scored with the “inner-X” as 11 points, then 10 points for the inner gold ring, and 9 points for the remainder of the “gold" for a total possible of 330 points. There are two major divisions for this tournament; the Amateur (trophy) division, and the Championship (money) Division. Each division has numerous classes that sub-divide the shooters further. Trophy Shooters shoot only for awards in this tournament, and are not eligible for monetary prizes. One added feature of this tournament is the awarding of an Aurora Pro double bowcase, embroidered with the Presley’s Midwest Open logo to each of the following Overall winners: Amateur Overall High Score Female and Amateur Overall High Score Male; Championship Overall High Score Female, and Championship Overall High Score Male. What this means is that any Male or Female in the Amateur Division or the Championship Division is eligible to win this award, regardless of age or shooting class. This makes for a very interesting tournament and competition for the Overall High Score Award! For the 2009 event and marking the first time that an adult competitor did not win at least one of the Overall Amateur Awards, Trystan Skarvan from Wisconsin, competing in Young Adult Female Freestyle won the Overall High Score Female award with a fine 664. Chase Wilson, from Missouri, competing in the Youth Male Freestyle Division won the Overall High Score Male award with a fine 676 (picture of Chase was unavailable). We apologize in advance if some persons feel left out. Due to space limitations, we are not able to print the complete listing of all the results. All competitors did receive a personal copy of the final results of this tournament. Thus, a brief synopsis of the results is provided in the article below. Due to the space limitations, we cannot publish loads of pictures. In addition,
some shooters that won were not present for awards, and other pictures taken didn't turn out as we had wanted We hope that the readers understand these restrictions. On Saturday, Lee Gibbs, Nshan Thompson, Scott Starnes, and Keith Trail all shot perfect scores of 360. In addition, 8 persons shot scores of 359: Chris Eggers, Kale Heuton, Richard Potter, Duane Price, George Ryals IV, Steve Stover, Bob Wolfram, and Youth shooter, Shelby Waggoner. On Sunday, the highest score shot was 326 out of a possible 330. Those shooting 326’s were: Dave Barnsdale, Chris Eggers. Lynn Hoch, and Jake Hollabaugh. The competition was very tight in all classes in both the Amateur and Championship Divisions. One of the closest battles occurred in the Championship Female Freestyle division where both Christie Colin and Erika Anschutz finished the competition with scores of 676. Christie was able to eek out the victory 65 to 63, over Erika in a 2-end shoot off. Christie took home the Aurora Bowcase and a check for $622.76, while Erika took home a check for $373.66. Sally Robie, only two points behind, garnered a third place check for $249.10.
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In Amateur Male Freestyle, there were 4 persons tied for first place at 674; Scott Severson, Brett Nibbe, John Maitrejean, and Steve Stover. They subsequently competed in a 2 end shoot off, with Scott Severson winning with a shoot off score of 63, to Brett Nibbe’s 61. John shot a 60 for third place, while local favorite Steve Stover shot a 59 for fourth place. In Championship Male Bowhunter Freestyle, Lynn Hoch from Iowa was tied with Chris Berry after Saturday’s round. Lynn, however, put together a score that tied for the highest round of the day(326), and as a result went on to take the first place check with a fine total of 684 ($622.76). Second place went to Chris Berry from Missouri with a score of 676, while third place went to Jim Hutchinson of Illinois with a score of 673. Serena Mollenhauer, on the strength of her 311 score on Sunday, won the Amateur Female Freestyle with a 658 over Kathy Pindell (629). Doug Grade from Wisconsin used the strength of his fine 355 on Saturday to win the Senior Male
Freestyle with a score of 668. Second place went to Norm Swank of Iowa with a score of 658. In the Championship Men’s Freestyle Limited Division, Emory Budzinski from Wisconsin took home the first place check of $415.17 with a score of 640. Second place went to Dustin Landsinger of Wisconsin at 632 ($249.10), while third place went to Gary Rigney of Illinois with a 624 ($166.07) The Championship Senior Men’s Freestyle Division was won by Don Ward (Wisconsin), on the strength of his 357 score on Saturday to finish with a total of 640. This was just enough to hold off the charge of Dave Bamsdale (Michigan), who tied the Sunday’s high round of 326, came up one-point shy at 679. Third place went to local favorite Steve Boylan at 678. First place check was for $629.68, second place for $359.82, and third place was $235.26. As always, the battle was on from the starting arrow in the Championship Men’s Freestyle Division with 53 competitors in
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this single division alone. As mentioned earlier, on Saturday, Lee Gibbs, Nshan Thompson, Scott Stames. and Keith Trail all shot perfect scores of 360. Everything was hinged on the final 330 round on the Noon Sunday shooting line. When the last arrow was scored, Chris Eggers’ day high total of 326 was enough to win over Duane Price, 685 to 684. Third place went to Scott Stames with a score of 683. Chris Eggers took home the Aurora Bowcase and a check for $1,466.94. Duane Price garnered $836.16, and Scott Stames won $711.47. Overall, 17 places were paid out in the Championship Men’s Freestyle Division, with seventeenth place getting a check for $154.03. In all, the total payout in the Championship Division was $12,040. In further action in the Amateur Female Bowhunter Freestyle Division, Kim Rigney (Illinois) was able to increase her one point lead with a Sunday score of 297 over Katherine Potter (Missouri), 631 to 626. Janis Grellner (Missouri) won the Amateur Female Olympic with a 555.
In Amateur Men’s Bowhunter Freestyle, Jason Forck’s (Illinois) strong round on Saturday helped him to win with a 658 against Chad Vamer (Iowa), 647. Larry Skinner (Missouri) won the Amateur Male Olympic Division with a score of 535. In the Senior Female Freestyle Division, Janette Dornke (Wisconsin) won with a score of 616. while Karol Swank (Iowa) shot a score of 603 for second place. Bob Shipman (Iowa) won the Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Division over Ray Jones (Iowa) 656 to 613. For the younger folks, there was a great battle in the Youth Male Freestyle Division. Shelby Waggoner (Indiana) shot only one point down on Saturday, tabbing a 359, and was certainly in the hunt for the Overall Award bowcase. Sunday’s round put Shelby Waggoner and Chase Wilson toe to toe on the line, with Chase Wilson (Missouri) coming on very strong and winning first place and the Amateur Male Overall High Bowcase with an impressive 676. Shelby got second place with a total of 673. Danny Button, who tied his father, Jeff on Saturday, with a great 355, was third with a 663. Katie Karssen (Illinois) shot a 487 in Youth Female Freestyle, while Joshua Rasing (Illinois) shot a 602 in Young Adult Male Freestyle. Devan Wiss (Missouri) shot a 587 in Youth Male Freestyle Limited. IntheCub Divisions, Hannah Zachman was consistent both days and shot a 628 to win first place in the Female Cub Division. Second place went to Faith Gresham (Illinois) with a 583, while 7-year-old Hailee Zachman (Illinois) shot a 459. In addition, 7-year-old Hailee Zachman was the recipient of a set of Vortex binoculars donated by Professional archer, Keith Trail to the “youngest participant” in the
better than the past three. Registration will open for last year’s competitors from October 1-15, 2010, and then will be open to everyone after October 15. On line registration will be available on the Presley’s Outdoors Web-site on October 1,2010.
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tournament. See the special picture of Hailee and Keith; it was one of the best, if not the best, highlights of the tournament! Connor Wilson (Missouri) shot a score of 579 to win the Male Cub Division with a score of 579. Second place went to Alec Botkins (Missouri) with a score of 511, while third place went to young Kaleb Karssen (Illinois) with a score of 376. Presley’s Outdoors and the competitors would like to extend a sincere and appreciative thank you to all of the manufacturers, equipment suppliers, vendors, and local vendors for contributing product and money to help make this tournament a success. As much as we would like to list all of the sponsors by name, space prohibits a listing of this extensive list of contributors to the Presley’s Midwest Open Archery Tournament. The 2010 Presley’s Midwest Open is presently being planned and organized. The dates are set for December 4, 5, 2010. Hopefully 2010’s event will be even
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Go Where He is! by B. Howard Coffey
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. . .And Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20b). I was reading recently in the gospel of John where Jesus said, “All those who want to be my disciples must come and follow me, because my servants must be where I am.” And the phrase “My servants must be where I am,” caught my attention. So much of the time 1 ’m asking Jesus to be where I am. I say to Him, “Jesus, I’ve got to go to . . . will You come with me?” Instead, He’s asking me to be where He is (i.e. to go where He goes) and as you know that was literally into the marketplace and the lives of everyday, work-a-day people.
With a quick reading of the New Testament it is evident that He goes to the lonely, the hurt, and the oppressed. In short He traveled where individuals were struggling with life issues. Sometimes He is with those whose lives have been broken by failed marriages, at other times He’s with parents whose dreams have been shattered because of rebellious children, or with individuals dealing with devastating physical diseases or other crisis that life and living in this world have dealt real people. On every page of the New Testament He’s with those who have nowhere else to turn. And that’s where He wants us to be. As ambassadors for Jesus, we are where He is every place we go—at home, at work and yes, whenever you go to the shoots. You have the wonderful privilege of taking Him with you so that you can reach out to the disenchanted and
the disenfranchised. You can show his love, mercy and compassion with all those you come in contact every day. Mother Teresa referred to this as reaching out to Christ “in all His distressing disguises.” Once again, Jesus reminds us, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). Therefore, as you go “Where He is” in your daily life, your career or to the shoots, walk slowly through the crowd and look for opportunities to express His love and to reveal His saving grace. You never know who might be watching you! I saw a sign outside a church the other day which is apropos, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary you might even use words.” Until next time, shoot straight and go where He is.
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Remington Outdoor Foundation and National Archery in the Schools Program® award scholarships to college-bound students Three students who authored winning essays that describe how the National Archery in the Schools Program® (NASP®) changed their lives will see that theme played out again when they collect a total of S3,000 in college scholarships from NASP® partner. Remington Outdoor Foundation. Carolyn Free of Cle Elum, Wash., received S500 towards a college education for her third place essay while second place winner Sarah Burress of Mt. Washington,
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NASP® provides international-style archery training in physical education classes for grades 4 through 12. You can read the essays at: http://www.outdoorroadmap. com/nasp%C2%AE-essay-contest For more information about the NASP® National Tournament, which hosted 7,125 participants from 35 states, visit http://archeryintheschools.org/.
About National Archery in the Schools® The National Archery in the Schools Program® (NASP®) is a joint venture between state departments of education and wildlife. Several archery equipment manufacturers and organizations are also partners. The program promotes student education, physical education and participation in the lifelong sport of archery. The program’s focus is to provide International-Style Target Archery training in physical education classes for grades 4 through 12. To date, NASP® has been adopted by more than 7,400 schools in 46 states and five countries (U.S., Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand). More than 1.5 million students are taught NASP®-style archery each year. Since the program began in 2002, more than 7 million students have received NASP® training. Teachers report NASP® lessons improve student performance, behavior, attitudes, confidence and self esteem. For more information, visit http://archeryintheschools.org/ or send an email to info@nasparchery.com.
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Ky., received a $1,000 scholarship. Michael Violette of Britt, Minn., claimed the top prize, a $1,500 scholarship for his winning essay. Winners were announced at the 2010 NASP® National Tournament, the world’s largest archery tournament, which was held May 7-8 in Louisville, Ky. “The National Archery in the Schools Program® helped change these students’ lives, and now these inspirational young people are poised to do great things themselves,” said Jim Moore, president of the Remington Outdoor Foundation. “Supporting NASP® and in turn these college bound students falls right in line with Remington Outdoor Foundation’s mission to support the efforts of its partners to share hunting and target shooting traditions with youth, women and other participants while emphasizing safety, training and ethics.” The winning essays described how NASP® helped the students overcome physical challenges and the trials associated with growing up. These essays also shared how NASP® connected the students to their culture and history and strengthened their relationships with friends and family. Essays outlined that NASP was responsible for improving the students’ academic performance as well.
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Students participated in the High School Division, Middle School Division and an Elementary School Division. In the High School Division, 136 students participated, in the Middle School Division 125 and in the Elementary School Division, 112 participated. Trophies were presented to first, second and third place teams in each division and medals were presented to winning team members. Also, first, second and third place individual medals were presented to winners in fourth through twelfth grades. Trophy winners in the three divisions are: High School Division: first place, Williams Valley, 2417; second place, Blue Ridge, 2216 and third place, New' Brighton, 2161. Middle School Division: first place, Williams Valley, 2262; second place, Montrose, 2173 and third place. New Castle Christian Academy, 2166. Elementary School Division: first place, Choconut Valley, 2124; second place, Bangor DeFranco, 1927 and third place, New Castle Christian Academy, 1762. The individual first through fifth place grade winners can be found on the results page of the Pennsylvania NASP web site: www.nasppa.net By: John Pawlowski, 360 Madison St.. Coatesville, PA 19320. Phone 610-384-5483 Al Towler, 72 Meadow Wood Drive, Pottstown. PA. Phone 610-326-4650
Greg Schoen, wearing a black shirt, President of the Pennsylvania State Archery Association, presents a first place trophy to representatives ofChoconut Valley Elementary School for the school’s win in the Elementary School Division at the fifth annual Pennsylvania NASP indoor state championship. The tournament was held on April 9 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Assisting Schoen with the presentation is Al Towler, wearing a white shirt, Pennsylvania NASP coordinator.
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On May 8th the 4 time NJ State Championship Archery Team from Oxford Central School competed in the nationals held in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2010 National Archery in the Schools Tournament drew a record number of participants (7,000) archers from 42 states and over 300 schools, making it the largest archery tournament in United States history. Once again The Oxford archers not only ranked in the top of the competition but also added another individual national medal to it’s record, which was the 4th consecutive year one of our archers was awarded an individual medal for placing in the top 5 individually in a respective division. Oxford was ranked 18th out of 106 middle schools in the middle school division, they scored an impressive 3198 in team points. Kylie Hibbett ranked 4th in the country in the female 6th grade division of over 1,000 female archers and 7th overall in the female elementary division with a personal score of 284 out of 300. Ryan Witner ranked 15th in the country in the middle school male division out of over 1300 archers with a personal score of a 289, this was his 2nd year in a row that he ranked in the top 20 male archers for his division. Several other archers also ranked individually in the top 20 percent of the competition for their division. If it was not for the overwhelming support of the community, individuals and local businesses these students would never have had the chance to compete nationally this
year or in the past 4 years and represent not only our school and community but the state of NJ. A great big thank you goes out to all those who have had a part in making this program a success. Rob Causton the teams coach and schools Physical Education teacher was responsible for getting the program started with a grant for the equipment and should be commended for his commitment to the program and most of all the students. Under his coaching the team has had 4 consecutive State Championship titles and has had 4 different student archers each of whom received national medals. Impressive Stats To date over 40 thousand dollars has been raised to fund the 4 trips to Louisville KY, through sponsors, private donations and fund raisers. In 2007 the team was NJ State Champs with the top 2 female scores in the state and ranked 15th out of 30 teams in it’s division at the nationals. Katie Ischinger was ranked 3rd in the country in the female middle school division and Rachael Zorsky was ranked 1st in the female elementary school division. In 2008 the team was NJ State Champs and ranked 8th nationally in the middle school division out of 45 teams in it’s division approximately 3,000 archers attended the 2008 national tournament. Kayla Gallo was ranked 4th in the 6th grade female elementary division and Rachael Zorksy returned to be ranked 2nd in the female middle school division and went on to win the scholarship shoot off and 30
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Recipe for Success Rob Causton affectionately known by his students as Mr. C is the father of Oxford archery, in it’s inception he applied for a grant to receive the equipment and training to start the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Oxford Centrals curriculum. This was the beginning of a dynasty as George Falkowski put it, a sports news caster from a NJ 12 news network. From it’s inception the schools administration and board of education rallied behind and supported the NASP program. Bob Magnuson the schools Chief School Administrator has not only supported the program but insured the fund raising was coordinated and successful and that all the behind the scenes issues, and requirements were met. The board of education members have closely monitor the program and have witnessed the positive impacts it has made on students in the classroom curriculum and in the lives of those archers who have become part of the team. Renee Hart the schools 2nd Physical Education teacher also serves as an assistant coach, she is trained as a Level 1 Basic Archery Instructor and another important corner stone of the team and it’s success. The young archers put in over 100 hours of practice in a season and their dedication and determination has brought both state and national recognition to the school and the team. The parents play a big role in making sure the students make it to practice and should also be commended. In the end the program remains successful, due to the collective efforts of so many, most importantly the local businesses, community and all the organizations within it, such as the Oxford Youth Association Oxford PTO and Oxford Volunteer Rescue Squad. Outside businesses and sponsors such as the Traditional Archers of NJ and the United Bowhunters of NJ are annual sponsors donating money to get the students to KY. The program is coordinated state wide by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Paul Ritter and Keith Griglak oversee the program and have been major contributors to it's success, they also administer the state wide shoots and tournament. The outpouring of support and generosity of so many has never ceased to amaze me, as one of the assistant coaches and BOE President I have had the opportunity to watch this program bring a positive influence into the lives of so many, there has been nothing more rewarding then assisting and support Mr. C with this team and watching the smiles it has brought to the students. The NASP phrase is “Changing Lives One Arrow at a Time” and it definitely has! Rob truly is a special individual and a great coach, he is committed to the students and is in the gym several months a year 1 hour before and after school almost every day to allow the students to practice, his dedication and coaching is one of the main ingredients for the overall success the team has accomplished. © July-August 2010
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The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission thanks Bear Archery Products for partnering with our Outdoor Adventure Camp in Ocala this summer. Bear donated 5 youth hunting bows to our “Outfitters” program, which will offer the kids a full week of training and certification in the NBEF’s Bowhunter Education Course, and a new program from ATA called, “Explore Bowhunting”. We’re excited about this new camp program, and proud to partner with Bear, Florida’s hometown bow manufacturer. Pictured in the photo taken at the Bear factory are Dan Massimillo and Gerry Loudermilk of Bear Archery Products, along with JoAnne Peagler and Steve Robbins from the FWC. For more information about the FWC 2010 Outdoor Adventure Camp and all of its programs, click on this link: http:ZAvww.mvfwc.com/ SAFETY/Safetv hunt safety camp.htm. Submitted by Steven R. Robbins Regional Hunter Safety Coordinator FWC Archery Programs Coordinator FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission North Central Region (386) 754-1051 X-215 3377 East U. S. Highway 90 Lake City, FL 32055 steven.robbins@MyFWC.com visit us on the web at MyFWC.
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become the #\ female archer in the country for 2008. In 2009 the team took it’s 3rd NJ State Championship title and went on to be ranked 9th nationally in the middle school division out of 60 teams, approximately 5,000 archers attended the 2009 tournament. Danny Farkas was ranked 4 th nationally in the male 6th grade division and 9th out of 990 elementary male archers. In 2010 the Oxford Central School archers took their 4th consecutive NJ State Championship title and also had the #1 female and #1 male archers in the state, Kayla Gallo and Danny Farkas. The team was ranked 18th out of 106 middle schools and the national tournament was attended by 7,000 archers, from 42 states and over 300 schools. Kylie Hibbetl shot a 284 to be ranked 4th nationally in the female 6th grade division out of over 1,000 archers in her division and 7th overall in the female elementary division, Ryan Witner was ranked 15th nationally in the male middle school division out of over 1300 archers.
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a freshman high ent, wrote in her diary, adult has spoken twenty nine days.” to me Then ething happened. Her phys .1 education teacher, [ayes*, announced Ms. Sus; that they were starting a new program, archery. For some reason the idea of shooting an arrow indoors appealed to Natalie. On the first day of archery class Natalie lined up to learn how to shoot a bow, but to her disappointment there were no bows in sight. What WAS on the floor was a ball of string. “Today,” said Ms. Hayes, “we will be learning the ‘string bow.’ Tomorrow, after you learn the technique o f the string bow you will shoot your first arrow.” Natalie was disappointed, but listened and learned how to make a ‘string bow.’ The process was simple and the movements were basic. In essence, she pretended to shoot an arrow from a bow into a target using a loop of string. school
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She felt the muscles in her back, the release and follow through. “Is this really how it feels?” she thought. Archery class came the next day and this time there were bows. Twelve brightly colored bows, arrows, and targets. A large net was behind the targets, but there were no bull’s-eyes on the targets. Odd, she thought. When it was her turn, she approached the waiting line and anxiously stood ready for her first chance at shooting a bow and arrow. Two whistles were blown, signaling her opportunity to advance to the shooting line. The bow she selected was red, and as she stepped toward the shooting
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line, she began to feel the excitement of the moment. As she stood patiently, she noticed one thing. It was quiet. Noone spoke. In that moment she felt there was no one in the room except Ms. Hayes and herself. She was focused. Natalie listened and when the single blow of the whistle reached her ears, she knew what it meant. Finally, it was time. She was about to shoot her first arrow. It was as if the world around her had receded. She meticulously followed the steps as she had been instructed. She took her stance by carefully positioning her feet on opposite sides of the shooting line, nocked the arrow at the designated point on the string, set her draw hand, set her bow hand, moved to the predraw position, and finally drew the arrow. Then she anchored at the comer of her smile. Yes, she noticed she was smiling. At last, she aimed, set up the shot with her back muscles, and before she knew what had happened she had released and followed through with her first arrow. She reflected on the moment. It seemed like the world moved in slow motion. Natalie felt she could see the arrow all the way to the target. When it hit, she realized it was over in the blink of an eye. Her draw hand thumb rested on her shoulder having brushed against her cheek and she stood there, smiling. In fact, everyone was smiling. It was time to shoot again. After four more arrows, she returned her bow to the rack and was overwhelmed with one thought, “I can do this.” Natalie wondered how she would compare with all these other kids and surprisingly she felt confident, secure, and relaxed. Others must have 34
noticed because they actually talked with her. They needed to talk with each other. For the first time in five weeks people were talking with her. It felt good. Ms. Hayes blew the three whistle command which meant, “go get arrows.” Standing at the target line looking at her five arrows gave her a sense of accomplishment. Those arrows in the target were hers. She owned them. She was solely responsible for those arrows and where they were in the target. There were no bull’seyes because the target had been blank for learning. The score didn’t matter. She knew she could improve but most of all she knew she had succeeded at something. It was up to her to practice and participate. Pulling the arrows was almost disappointing until she realized, “We get to shoot again.” A few minutes later she was discussing how it felt with other students. Each had something to say about the bow, the arrow, the target, the aiming point, the flight of the arrow and the feeling of accomplishment. It was a glorious feeling to talk with her classmates. The next day, archery class was buzzing before the first whistles were blown. Life was not the same and people were noticing her. She called the teacher by name and her fellow students talked with her, about archery..... and other things. Soon, Natalie had improved her archery skills and eventually competed at the state tournament. She made friends. She now moves about the school with confidence, her head held high. She has made more friends than she can count and sometimes wonders how she got to this point. One thing is sure. Archery got her started
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a success. It was a unique team of people working together with a single focus - America’s children. Even though each team member may have individual motivations and objectives, it was an overriding common focus on kids that made it possible for everyone to work together to achieve ultimate extraordinary success. NASP® has made important strides by creating millions of archers, but along the way there have been many unexpected benefits. Through archery, students learn that focus and concentration teach discipline. Doing what you are taught makes sense IF you practice and pay attention. Archery is teaching what most of us learned from our parents and our grandparents. Archery is teaching personal responsibility for the flight of an arrow or the path of our actions. It is creating new relationships with
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students, teachers, and parents. One of the unexpected outcomes of NASP® is the unique interaction that occurs between the widely diverse students who participate in NASP. Teamsportslikefootball, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, or cheerleading require a certain type of athlete. Archery, like golf, is a sport which requires personal concentration and practice. Evolutions in equipment and teaching techniques have made archery a sport for the masses. Most physically challenged individuals can adapt archery to their needs. NASP® has created healthy interactions with students from all walks of life, socio-economic groups, and physical abilities. Gene Wilhoit, former Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education, and an early NASP® supporter put it like this, “You don’t have to be tall,
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on a new path, and her life has changed for the better. Natalie’s archery experience is a result of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®). NASP® is currently taught in more than 7000 schools in five countries to more than 1.5 million students per year. Forty-seven states, five provinces in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have started NASP®. The program began in 2002 in twenty two middle schools in Kentucky. Today, NASP® is the fastest growing youth sport in the world. Many are surprised to learn that archery is safer than all ball sports taught in schools except table tennis.* The growth of this program creates rewarding experiences for students, teachers, school officials, parents and sponsors of NASP®. No one person or organization made the program
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more outdoor skills programs like archery, shooting, and fishing were needed. Unfortunately, no one was sure how to move beyond the nnTIOnHLHRCHERY IHTHE conceptual phase until Roy SCHOOLS PROGRRITI Grimes, newly appointed of fast, strong, or pretty to be an Deputy Commissioner archer. You do have to pay KDFWR, was asked to, “work attention, focus, and practice.” on getting archery in Kentucky Clearly, these are life skills high schools.” Roy tackled this assignment with scientific developed in NASP®. Why archery and why discipline and method. As is typical with a major new NASP? Archery is a basic shooting program idea, whether it be and outdoor skill. Through saving an endangered species archery, students learn that or restoring a population of elk, they can be successful with an analysis of whether the idea other outdoor skills. Whether could work had to be conducted. they become target archers or Any and all potential barriers advance to hunting with a bow needed to be identified and is a personal choice. The goal addressed before the idea could of NASP® is to teach the skill be advanced. and let each student find his or At the same time, Mathews, her unique path. Inc, developed a new youth The idea for NASP® bow called “Genesis®.” Matt started with strategy sessions McPherson wanted to create at the Kentucky Department a program that promoted the of Fish and Wildlife Resources lifetime sport of archery with (KDFWR) in 1997. KDFWR kids and families. Mathews was trying to develop a Inc. CEO Kevin Stay knew the program to interest youth in unique design of the Genesis shooting sports. Specifically, was well-adapted for families. state officials had diagnosed a It would be perfect for a diverse lack of programs targeted for group of students. Though it high school youth. Many in is a compound bow, it has a the department had grown up variable draw length, allowing in areas in or near rural parts it to grow with a child, or of the state. They had the be used by multiple family blessings of family and friends members without adjustment. who relished outdoor activities It came in a variety of eye like hunting, shooting, fishing, catching colors, giving it a canoeing, and camping. They fun, fresh look. These same remembered going to summer characteristics made the bow camp run buy KDFWR but ideal for use in groups where those camps focused on 5th and multiple students of varying 6th grade students and did not size and strength would need have programs for high school to share equipment. Soon, students. In 1997 and 1999 Mathews and NASP would discussions were held with partner through an unexpected a variety of department staff connection. A survey of including educators, hunter Kentucky at the time indicated education administrators, and there were three schools the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife teaching archery to students. Commission. Each agreed that One of them was in Whitley 36
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County, where professional with KDFWR staff mixed into archer and math teacher, Jennie each group. No one had been Richardson, taught. Jennie assigned to pitch anything to happened to be familiar with the Kentucky Department of Education staff. We believed the Genesis bow. what NSSF had taught us. An idea is hatched In the winter of 2000, ducks Ask someone to go and shoot, and geese flocked into Western hunt, or fish, and most people Kentucky. A certain duck with try it AND like it. We blind on Mayfield Creek in had stations for trap shooting, McCracken County was a great skeet shooting, pistol/rifle, and place to talk about the idea of the last station was of course, Each station had archery in the schools. In the archery. blind were: Commissioner of trained instructors and safety the Kentucky Department of equipment for participants. Several of the educators Fish and Wildlife Resources, C.Tom Bennett, Commissioner balked at the idea of pulling of the Kentucky Department back on the modem-looking Staff explained that of Education, Gene Wilhoit, bow. Mike Boatwright, Commission it was a new design called Member and host, “Speedy” the Genesis® bow. It had a Steve Fugate, the duck caller, maximum twenty-pound pull and “Cinco,” a three-year-old and if they followed some simple directions they would black Labrador Retriever. Staff had placed It was in this duck blind that succeed. discussions on how to create balloons on the target which a Kentucky Archery Program gave an audible ‘pop’ when began. Between volleys, ducks, struck by an arrow. It was not geese, breakfast, coffee, jokes, long before all the balloons and stories they hatched an idea were gone and people began for a “Kentucky High School to reload (blowing up more balloons). The smiles were Archery” program. Soon after, Tom Bennett constant on each face. After shooting the Genesis® and Roy Grimes invited Commissioner Wilhoit bow, Commissioner Wilhoit and his executive staff to a turned to Roy Grimes, “This is “STEP OUTSIDE®” event at great fun. We will help you if Anderson County Sportsman’s you start the program in middle Club. STEP OUTSIDE® is a schools.” Soon after the STEP program created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation OUTSIDE® event Grimes (NSSF) to promote outdoor started discussions regarding activities. The mission of STEP the idea for an “in-school” Like other OUTSIDE® is to increase curriculum. participation in and support of KDFWR education efforts, it hunting and the shooting sports. had to be compliant with the STEP OUTSIDE encourages Kentucky Education Reform outdoor enthusiasts to mentor Act and meet all core curriculum newcomers by inviting them requirements. Mathews, Inc. to participate in traditional paid for the development o f the outdoor activities, including first curriculum. Agnes Durbin and Connie Shackleford, target shooting and hunting. After a brief orientation curriculum specialists with at the clubhouse, the group the Kentucky Department of broke into four smaller groups Education, traveled to Sparta,
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During the 2010 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) 2010 U.S. National Championship held in Louisville, Kentucky, a special honor was paid to one of the men responsible for launching the original program in the state of Kentucky in 2002. A special “20/20 Vision ” award was presented to Gene Wilhoit, who today serves as Executive Director, of the Council of ChiefState School Officers in Washington, DC. Mr. Wilhoit was the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education and was instrumental in the formation and promotion of archery in the schools in Kentucky. Without the initial effort and support for archery put forth by Wilhoit, NASP would likely not exist as it does today. Photographed at the presentation of the award (left to right) are Tom Bennett and Roy Grimes, NASP; Kevin Stay, NASP Board member; Gene Wilhoit; Hank Patton, Deputy Commissioner Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources; Ron Regan, Executive Director, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Washington DC. Photo by J.R. Absher.
Wisconsin and met with Olympic archery medalist, Rod White. They created the first Kentucky Archery in the Schools ’’Units of Study”. Moving to the “pilot phase” in Kentucky was the next hurdle. Funding for ten pilot schools was secured from a variety of donors including: Mathews, National Field Archery Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Friends of the NRA, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Wild Turkey Foundation, Harold Knight, the United Bowhunters of Kentucky, and Rick Hahn, an employee at a central Kentucky school. Staff put out the call for interested schools, worried whether there would be ten. Within two weeks, twentytwo schools responded. Matt
McPherson of Mathews more than doubled their commitment and the pilot program began with twenty-one Kentucky middle schools. One more was added a few months later. The pilot program would begin on March 3, 2002 at Cronkite Middle School in Winchester, Kentucky. The unique combination of state fish and wildlife professionals, state education officials, archery industry experts, teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, conservation and professional groups, individuals and thousands of students has created a program which has expanded beyond the original three year goal of putting one archery program in each of Kentucky’s 120 counties. 38
Today NASP® teaches the lifetime skill of archery to more than 7000 schools and 1.5 million students in five countries. The history of this program can serve as a model to all those who want to pass on outdoor skills like archery. Over the next several issues we will discuss the roots of the program and the progress of this remarkably successful team effort of business, education, conservation. Stories like this abound in NASP®. If you have a good anecdote, please contact tbennett@nasparchery.com and it may find its way into a future issue of this magazine. NASP®... CHANGING LIVES ONE ARROW AT A TIME
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Alaska sent a group of student archers more than 4,000 miles to Louisville, Kentucky to participate in the 2010 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) national tournament May 7-8. Thirty three states were represented at the tournament. The event was the ‘largest archery tournament in the world.’ Six thousand seven hundred eighty four students participated in the international style target event. Boys and girls from elementary, middle, and high school teams competed for team and individual awards. At the tournament’s conclusion, the top four boys and four girls competed for $14,000 in college tuition as 5,000 archers, coaches, parents, and fans cheered them on. The 4th-12th grade student archers shot the same bow and 30 arrows at identical targets from distances of 10 and 15 meters. The NASP® Genesis bows are shot without accessories such as sights, stabilizers or release aids. The top score possible is 300. NASP®’s world record is 298 points which is co held by past champions, Kentucky’s Graham Cofield and Michigan’s Jessica Nystrom. Susan Harrington, an Ohio teacher commented, ‘The Put-InBay Team had an awesome time at the Nationals again this year! Bring back July-August 2010
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that National Guard bouncy thing next year, that was a huge hit with my kids!” The overall team championship in the elementary division went to Trigg County Elementary from Cadiz, Kentucky with a total team score of 3287. Teams consist of 16-24 boys and girls and are required to be coed. The winner in the middle school Division was Ashville Middle School from Ashville, Alabama with a score of 3378. NASP® started in 21 middle schools in Kentucky in 2002 and quickly grew to more than 120 schools within 13 months. Today, 46 states, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand have enrolled schools in NASP®. The winning team in the High school division was Trigg County High from Cadiz, Kentucky with a score of 3397. Kentucky leads the U.S. with 933 schools enrolled in NASP® serving more than 180,000 students in the 4th to 12th grades. North Dakota teacher Mike Schamowske offered, ‘What a great experience! The tournament went like clockwork even with 7,125 archers. My two girls had a great time and the extra day we spent sight-seeing (and making small wagers on the horses). I would definitely recommend the trip to anyone and will go again if the opportunity presents itself.’ 39
NASP® is taught in more than 7,350 schools nationwide to more than 1.5 million students annually. Teachers report improvements in students’ ability to concentrate, focus, and follow directions. NASP® students report that archery is fun and they look forward to going to school on ‘archery days’. The National Safety Council reports that archery is safer than all ball sport taught in schools......... except table tennis. NASP® lessons must be taught during the school day and are usually taught as a part of the physical education curriculum by more than 16,000 NASP® trained teachers. The National Champion girl and boy archers by grade levels are: 4th grade Cole Rautenberg (279), Sunrise Elementary, White Beaver Lake, Minnesota and Sherri Bullock (284), Eubank, Elementary, Eubank, Kentucky 5th grade John Bailey (285), Bay Creek Elementary, Loganville, Georgia and Meredith Noland (288) Chickasha Elementary, Chickasha, Oklahoma 6th grade Mary Aldridge (288), Bondurant Elementary, Frankfort, Kentucky and Colton Fry (288),Dent Phelps, Salem, Missouri Middle School (7-8 grades)
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Shaye Patterson (295),Trigg County Middle, Cadiz, Kentucky and Hunter Brown (295),Prestonsburg Middle, Prestonsburg, Kentucky High School (9-12th grades) Stephanie Whisenant (296), Ashville High School, Ashville, Alabama and Steff Bisinger (296), Alburnett Community School, Alburnett, Iowa tied for top female overall honors. The top High School Division and tournament overall male champion was Nathan Parcell (297), Meade County High School, Brandenburg, Kentucky As has been the case in every NASP® National Tournament Morrell Manufacturing provided the target butts and paper faces for this year’s tournament. In fact, Morrell provided an extra 80 targets this year so an additional 2,080 students could participate in the event. Along with Mathews Archery, Easton Technical Products, The Block, National Wild
turkey Federation, Archery Trade Association and others, Morrell has been one of the most consistent supporters of NASP®. The National Field Archery Association’s, MJ Rogers located in Yankton, South Dakota once again provided invaluable support to the event by providing equipment and assistance with the indoor archery range. Tournament staff totaled 137 this year with many of these volunteers representing the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, United Bowhunters of Kentucky, Kentucky Traditional Bowhunters, Mathews Pros, and NASP® coordinators from the U.S. and Canada. Kentucky State University presented an exhibit at this year’s tournament to help high school students plan their educational future. The tournament’s range supervisor was also provided by Kentucky State 40
University. This was the first year for national sponsorship by the Plano® manufacturing company becoming a Black Ring level sponsor of NASP®. The Army National Guard was also represented at the tournament as a Bulls Eye level national sponsor for the first time this year. ARNG provided a three story climbing and obstacle course, special forces trailer, and brought their FEW® bass boat and tournament pro anglers. Many of these archers will next gather for the 2010 NASP World Tournament in the Jostens® Center October 6-9, 2010 located at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida. The date and location for the 2011 NASP® Nationals will be announced shortly. For more information about NASP® or this Tournament please go to: www.archeryintheschools.org
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Top twenty elementary girls 1 288 21 MEREDITH NOLAND CHICKASHA GRAND ELEMENTARY CHICKASHA OK 1 288 21 MARY ALDRIDGE BONDURANT MIDDLE SCHOOL FRANKFORT KY 3 288 20 KATIE ROBINSON FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SHERWOOD OH 4 287 20 TABITHA TUCKER ASHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ASHVILLE AL 5 285 18 JESSICA SYBERT ASHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ASH VILLE AL 5 285 18 HALEE LANIGAN SHOPVILLE ELEMENTARY SOMERSET KY 7 284 21 KYLIE HIBBETT OXFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL OXFORD NJ 8 284 19 RHEANNA BOSTICK TRIGG COUNTY INTERMEDIATE CADIZ KY 9 284 17 SHERRI BULLOCK EUBANK ELEMENTARY EUBANK KY 9 284 17 BAILEY FELPS BREITLING GRANDBAY AL 9 284 17 EMMA KERR WESTONKA ELEMENTARY MINNETRISTA MN 12 284 16 HAYLIE DOUGLAS CHICKASHA GRAND ELEMENTARY CHICKASHA OK 13 282 17 ELIZABETH LYNCH HAYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAYDEN IN 14 282 14 COURTNEY GRIGG CHICKASHA GRAND ELEMENTARY CHICKASHA OK 15 279 15 SARAH LINK EASTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL MT. WASHINGTON KY 16 279 14 ELIZABETH WAGONER TRIGG COUNTY INTERMEDIATE CADIZ KY 16 279 14 KATIE RAPHUNN BREITLING GRANDBAY AL 18 278 14 MORGAN CASTO RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL RIPLEY WV 19 278 13 HANNAH NELSON HILL CITY ELEMENTARY HILL CITY MN 20 278 12 CAITLYN HARDISON LEWISBURG ELEMENTARY LEWISBURG KY 42
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Myrtle Point, OR: Norway Industries, maker of the industry-changing Fusion Vane, Duravanes and the revolutionary StringTamer, announces two new additions to the innovative Fusion line of vanes. Until Norway Industries unleashed their revolutionary Fusion Vanes on the archery world, the options were limited. With the introduction of 2.1inch Fusion Vane, both bowhunters and target archers have the option of a high-profile, high-quality vane. As the name implies the Fusion Vanes are designed with two distinct parts - the clear, easy-to-fletch base that requires no primer for adhesion and a colored blade that features a large surface area where it matters most meaning the blade will steer arrows accurately while shirking the influence of cross winds. Those parts are fused through a manufacturing process that not only differentiates them from the rest of the pack, it also makes them more accurate, forgiving and durable. From the popular two-inch version the Fusion line of Vanes has grown to accommodate all target archers and hardcore bowhunters. A 1.5-inch version is now available for those archers that live for 3D tournaments and other forms of competitive shooting. For those on the other end of the spectrum, a full 3-inch version is available as well. The 3-inch Fusion Vane offers the ultimate in arrow stabilization whether tipped with a broadhead or field point. Fusion Vanes are available in 12, 36, and 100-piece packs for individuals and 500-piece bulk packs for dealers and are offered in eight different colors. Although the options have grown, the quality and ingenuity of Fusion Vanes has remained solid and archers can step to the yardage stake or draw their bows on the buckof-a-lifetime with the piece of mind that their arrows are equipped with the most durable, forgiving and accurate vanes available. For more information on the innovative line of Fusion Vanes, to learn more about the full line of Fusion vanes or any Norway Industries products call 800-778-4755 or visit www.norwayindustries.com
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Target and 3D competitors who prefer to shoot off a lizard tongue launcher will enjoy the added tuning control offered by the Timber Rattler II, new for 2010 in the Bodoodle rest line from Specialty Archery, LLC. The classic Bodoodle design of the original Timber Rattler supports and protects that flexible stainless blade with a machined aluminum guard. Adjustments are easy with laser etched windage and elevation settings. The lizard tongue comes in .008 inch thickness for arrows up to 325 grains, in .010 for 325 to 425 grains and in .012 for arrows over 425 grains. Each lizard tongue has a built in vibration dampener. The new Timber Rattler II has all the features of the Timber Rattler, with one important difference. Instead of being rigidly mounted to the protective cradle, the lizard tongue is attached to a shaft
which can be rotated to vary the angle. Setting the angle not only affects fletching clearance; it changes how much the blade flexes at the shot, providing more tuning control. Get the Timber Rattler II in right or left hand, black only. Find the 2010 Bodoodle rests from Specialty Archery at your local archery
pro shop or see them on-line at www. specialtyarch.com. You can also call the Spencer, Iowa firm at (712) 580-5762 for more information or to request a catalog. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time M-F. To contact the firm by mail, use P.O. Box 877, Spencer, 1A 51301.
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Arehfer>ViNewSi&<BroduGtj Submit Your Mathews Moment and You Could Win a Hunt with Dave Watson, a NEW Mathews Z7 and Mathews’ Gear! Cctfefa ms ifiyoM cm! It’s a dream ofmost bowhunters to hunt alongside a well-known TV personality like Mathews TV host Dave Watson or win a free Mathews bow. Mathews is now giving fans a chance to do just that with the My Mathews Moment Contest. To enter the contest, simply submit a short video of your favorite Mathews Moment to Mathewslnc.Com. Of course, make sure your trusted Mathews bow is by your side! Your favorite moment might be winning a local archery tournament, tagging the buck of a lifetime or introducing someone else to the sport of archery. Whatever your favorite Mathews Moment is, simply upload it onto the Mathews website and you will be entered into the contest.
The grand prize winner will receive an all-expense paid hunt with Dave Watson that will be featured on an upcoming episode of Mathews TV AND a free Mathews Z7 bow! Second place winner receives a Mathews Z7 bow and third through seventh place winners will go home with a variety of Mathews Apparel. Featured Mathews Moments are showcased online and visitors to Mathewslnc.Com will have the ability to vote for there favorite Mathews Moment. Finalists will be named and online voting will determine the winners. “With the emerging technologies, we have so many more opportunities to share what we love to do. Whether you have a high-tech HD camera or a digital
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New Mathews Z7 Grosses Highest Sales in Mathews History and Continues to “Exceed Expectations” People have come to expect a lot from Mathews’ and when the company introduced their new flagship model for the year- the new Mathews Z7, it left a lot of people smiling. Demand for the Mathews Z7 has been so high that the bow has broken several sales records including becoming the highest grossing bow for Mathews while also helping the company reach their “One Millionth” bow-sold mark since the inception of the company. The new Mathews Z7 sports several new features for 2010 that not only sets new standards for quality and functionality, but also cosmetics. Made with a new Grid Lock™ riser, the Z7 is lighter than previous offerings thanks to increased levels of “cuts” in the riser. The riser is actually stiffer than previous styles and offers up to a 75 percent reduction in residual vibration thanks to a built-in, new, Harmonic Stabilizer™.
Also new on the Mathews Z7 is the Reverse Assist™ Roller Guard that helps make the bow feel smoother than ever before even though it boasts industry leading single-cam speeds of up to 332 feet per second. All this is packed on a 30inch axle-to-axle frame with a generous and forgiving seven-inch brace height. According to the company’s owner, Matt McPherson, it is the smoothest bow that the company has ever produced to date. The Mathews Z7 continues to Exceed Expectations and was recently named Outdoor Lifes’ Editor’s Choice- see if you agree by shooting it today at your Authorized Mathews Retailer!
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MAPLE LEAF PRESS introduces 3 New FITA Target Faces in 2 different stocks.
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Compound Round Hit/Miss will be shot at 50 meters with Yellow scoring a hit and Red/Blue being a miss. The target measures 40cm square with a 10cm yellow hit center surrounded by a large red miss aiming zone, followed by a blue background extending off the target. Maple Leaf is offering the Compound Hit/Miss face in 2 stocks, Tag/Cover stock (C-H/M TA) and the Extremely tear resistant Waterproof Stock (C-H/M WP). Academic Round Hit/Miss will be shot at 70 meters with Yellow scoring a hit and Red being a miss. The target measures 39.25” square with a 24.4cm yellow hit center surrounded by a large red miss aiming zone, followed by a white background extending off the target.
Maple Leaf is offering the Academic Hit/Miss face in 2 stocks, Tag/Cover stock (A-H/M TA) and the Extremely tear resistant Waterproof stock (A-H/M WP). The New 80cm 6-Ring target is added to the existing 80cm 5-Ring. This is mandatory for World Championships, shot at 50 and 30 meters. The 80cm 5 and 6 Ring dimensions are from the 80cm 10 ring target with the outer rings removed. The 80cm 6-Ring has both yellow, red and 2 blue rings with a white edge and measures 20cm square. Maple Leaf is offering the 80cm 6-Ring face in 2 stocks, Tag/Cover stock (TA-6x80C) and our Waterproof Stock (WP-6x80C). As with all target faces, Maple Leaf
Press offers you Mix and Match pricing, allowing you to add these new targets to your indoor, outdoor, field, hunter and animal faces when figuring your price break. For more information on these or any other faces manufactured by Maple Leaf Press, contact Doug Patterson 1215 S. Beechtree Street, Grand Haven MI 49417, phone 616-846-8844, fax 616-846-6408. Or email at mlpresl@aol.com and visit the website at www.mapleleafpress.com. If you need information on tournaments contact USA Archery, 711 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 719-866-4576, or email at info@usarchery.org.
GOAT TUFF & PREDATOR INNOVATIONS CHOOSE HAWK ASSOCIATES Hawk Associates Marketing, Inc of Tucson, AZ has assumed all advertising and public relations duties for Goat Tuff Products, Tucson, AZ and Predator Innovations of Foglesville, PA. • Goat Tuff Products is a long established leader in arrow making products including a line of quality, cyanoacrylate all-purpose glues. In 2010 Goat Tuff also introduced its 2” Opti-Vane™ that fuses two different materials into a single archery vane for optimal in application, adherence and performance properties. • Predator Innovations is the maker of the Hang-On Buddy™, Universal Treestand Mounting System that allows for easier, safer and more versatile treestand use.
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Trueflight Feathers is now producing specially prepared full length feathers which wrap around an arrow shaft very easily. This enables very quick and easy production of traditional “Spiral Wrap” style flu-flu arrows. This vety attractive and very effective fletching is ideal for shooting aerial targets as well as for short range fun shooting. Remarkably, Trueflight has found this flu-flu fletching style is effective and durable even when shot from fast compound bows and from almost any type arrow rest. The “Specially Prepared” full length for spiral wrap flu-flu’s is priced at only !6 the price of regular full length and only one or two are required for each arrow. They are also quick and easy to fletch and are available in all of Trueflight’s standard colors. See www.trueflightfeathers.com/flu-flu.htm for detailed instructions.
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Bow Trainer™ Introduced As Strength Training Tool (Cooperstown, ND) - Designed by an avid archer and certified physical therapist, Bow Trainer™ is a unique training tool that can help archers improve their accuracy by improving form and increasing strength and stamina. Bow Trainer™ is the perfect training tool for archers of any age and level of experience - from novice to seasoned professional. The Bow Trainer™ is a lightweight unit (1.2 lbs, 36” long) which incorporates variable resistance bands into its training program. Used as a training device, the Bow Trainer™ replicates the motion of drawing a bow, either compound or recurve, and simulates draw resistance in a full range up to 130 pounds making it the ideal training tool for male and female archers of any age and skill level. Hunters use the Bow Trainer™ during the off-season to maintain and build strength and stamina. Competitive target archers use the Bow Trainer™ to build strength and stamina as part of their regular training program. In addition, they use the Bow Trainer™ as a warm-up tool prior to competitions. Students use the Bow Trainer™ to learn form and build strength and stamina. Whether a competitive archer, hunter or student, the benefits of using the Bow Trainer™ include: improved accuracy, increased strength, improved form and increased stamina. The Bow-Arm Resistance Trainer is an available accessory that helps build strength and stability in the leading (bow arm) arm and shoulder. Using a combination of isometric and isotonic exercises, the Bow-Arm Resistance Trainer will help build those muscles specific to the shoulder along with the supporting musculature of the shoulder blade and the core musculature of the trunk. The products are available at archery retailers and on the website (www.Bow-Trainer.com) or by calling toll free 1-866701-8867. The suggested retail prices are $42.95 for The Bow Trainer™ and $16.95 for the Bow-Arm Resistance Trainer. Bow Trainer™ and Bow-Arm Resistance Trainer are made in the USA and are products of Prairie Innovators, LLC of Cooperstown, ND.
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Ben Pearson’s Cadet This Youth Bow Grows With Your Child Youth hold the future of hunting in their hands. and the folks at Ben Pearson built their new youth bow with that in mind. With the commitment to provide serious equipment for the young archer at an exceptional price, Ben Pearson created the Cadet. The Cadet features 10 inches of draw-length adjustments (18”- 28”) with no additional parts to buy and is designed to grow along with the archer as his or her skill level and physical requirements change with age. Quick Specs: IBO Speed: 272fps Axle to axle: 26 1/2 ” Brace height: 6 1/8" Draw Lengths: 18" - 27” Draw Weights: 20, 30 and 40# Colors: black riser w/black limbs, Mossy Oak riser with black limbs or pink riser w/ black limbs
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X-Tacy Back Tension Release Aid Winning shots don’t come easily, and when it comes to shootability nothing rivals the new Hot Shot X-tacy. The X-tacy series. Ergonomically correct, three and four-finger handles feature critical surface area on the inside of the handle where it matters most. Without adding bulk, this flat surface eliminates pinch points, for comfortable shooting through every end of a weeknight league or while toeing the line in Vegas. Because of its sleek and streamlined design, the X-tacy can be held deep in the hand or further out on your fingers while still remaining comfortable- eliminating numb and tingling fingers, even after hours of shooting. Constructed out of high grade aluminum and hard anodized the X-tacy’s handle is clearly built with both comfort and durability in mind. Aimed at the target shooter, the X-lacy’s unique Patent Pending Bow Tie Moon™ features three click speeds sure to fit the energy level and style of any shooter. Simple adjustment of the moon is accomplished by a single setscrew making easy work of dialing the X-tacy in for 10-ring repeatability. Serious archers understand that their influence during release can make or break a round- that’s why spotties and 3-D shooters alike will appreciate the X-tacy’s super-crisp firing mechanism. Hot Shot's exclusive Titanium-Diamond Nitride™ coating and hardening process offers stronger parts with 60-percent less friction than 440 Stainless Steel and ensures the hook and seer won’t exhibit any brittleness while functioning flawlessly under even the most extreme working temperatures. This process allows the release’s parts to be cut from a softer metal, creating more precise angles and tighter tolerances. However, don’t confuse soft metal with decreased quality. Haling from an Aerospace pedigree, this unique process penetrates deep in the componentry creating rock hard parts with a surface hardness of over Rockwell 70! Dedicated and knowledgeable engineers, hunters, target archers and non-archery related individuals have painstakingly reviewed and designed what those associated with Hot Shot believe to be one of the Archery Industry’s most comprehensive, practical and well-designed release aid line. For 2010, Hot Shot Manufacturing will be offering seven new release designs in three respective release categories, The Infinity index finger release, Tempest T-handle thumb button and X-tacy back tension. For more information on the new X-tacy or the rest of the Hot Shot line up visit www, hotshotmanufacturine. cnm_or caJL(800) 551_3076. 54
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Don't Shoot a Bad Shot by Terry Wunderle Editor's note: Terry Wunderle is The Shot Doctor (217) 482-3670 call "For All Your Archery Ailments.” Schedule shooter schools at your range or club or take private lessons at Terry Wunderle's residence in Illinois. Learn how to: handle pressure, shoot higher scores in practice and in tournaments with relaxed, trouble-free form, gain mental control to stay calm and focused, and judge yardage accurately. See The Shot Doctor ad on page 21.
How many times have you said, “1 shouldn’t have shot that arrow?” Is your answer frequently, occasionally, seldom, or never? Your answer to this question probably reflects the level at which you shoot. Archery is a sport ofconcentration and discipline. The lack of either of these two mental processes hinders an archer from having a consistent performance. To understand a bad shot, we need to look at what creates one. The main factor is bad form. Seldom is it produced because the pin is not on or near the desired mark. What is the source of bad form? It is a breakdown or deviation from what you normally use during practice. This change is frequently caused when the thinking process alters during a competition. The concentration and focus become misdirected towards score, winning, or other distractions. When this happens, you become tense, extra muscles tighten, and excess pin movement results. To compensate for the pin movement, more muscles are tightened in an attempt to steady the pin. As a result, several seconds are added to the normal shot sequence and the process begins to break down. At this time, the shot should be stopped and started over. Though this isn’t the only source of a bad shot, it is by far the most common cause. Many issues can become a distraction and hinder the concentration of an archer. Maybe it is the pressure of a big tournament, something a friend or opponent said to you, or simply daydreaming about something other than shot execution. You need to train your mind to think the same thoughts in practice as you do in a tournament. As you grow mentally strong, your practice and July-August 2010
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tournament shots should become the same. Occasionally, you will draw on a target and your mind will say, “Something is wrong.” You don’t have a clue what is different, so you go ahead and release the arrow. Too often you discover that your thinking was correct. Something was wrong. Listen to your inner voice. You wouldn’t have felt something was amiss if it wasn’t. Deviating from your normal shot set-up in some way triggered the thought. A variety of factors can cause a breakdown in concentration. The more you work at developing your level of focus, the more consistent you will be in your performance. To prevent shooting a bad shot, you have to first recognize when it is going to be unsuccessful. Then comes the discipline. Don’t shoot! Let the bow down and begin again. When you think your shot is going to be ineffective and you proceed anyway, the arrow will probably hit the mark less than 50% of the time. Those are poor odds. Self-control is learned during practice. If you shoot bad shots during training, chances are you will make them in a tournament. Implement the discipline in practice so it will become more automatic during tournaments. When you read the title “Don’t Shoot a Bad Shot,” you probably thought, why would anyone do that? As you objectively look at your own situation, you may discover that you do shoot an occasional bad shot. Eliminate those from tournament play and your level of success should rise. If you evaluate your performance and find you do not shoot bad shots, I would most likely classify you as a disciplined, high-level archer. © 55
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year. Most everything else is NFAA/IFAA based and even there I can’t make all of what I would like to do. This year I had to chose between the NFAA Nationals in Darrington, which I love, or a trip to Germany to shoot the IFAA World Field Championship in Dahn. It took some convincing to get my wife to agree to it but when I told her we could get tickets to the Passion Play in Oberammergau in Bavaria, the deal was sealed. The town itself has put on the play once every ten years since the 1600’s when the townspeople made a pledge to God to honor Him if he spared them from the plague. About half of the population of the town of 5000 are actors in the play and people come from all over the world to see it when it is presented from April to October. It’s something unique and a great opportunity for us to take the vacation of a lifetime. I have about twenty cousins living in Bavaria whom I’ve never met, so we’ll spend some time with them and visit the farm where my Dad was bom. One of my cousins still works the farm and I believe the house where my father was bom is still there. I’ve been told that most people in Germany speak some English but just in case I’ve been taking a course in German using software 1 bought for my computer. It’s really a very complicated language to try and learn since their sentence structure is much different than that used in English and also because every noun is given a gender, either masculine, feminine or neuter with no apparent way to decide which one it might be. In our language nouns have a natural gender, male (he), female (she) or it and are usually preceded by the objects “a” or “the” but in German these objects and any adjectives or adverbs change depending on the gender of the noun. There’s an awful lot to memorize but if I can just learn enough to get by I think it will help a lot on our trip. After our visit to my cousins and the Passion Play I’m going to try to visit a friend who lives in Switzerland and from there we’ll drive to Dahn for the week long shoot. Dahn is close to the French border in the Southwest part of Germany and is a very small town which specializes in Spas and fitness vacations year round. From the pictures I’ve seen it looks very beautiful with lots of hills and rock formations and 56
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from what I’ve seen of the way the IFAA sets things up, the ranges will probably be very hilly and difficult to walk and shoot. That seems to be the way Europeans see field archery and I think there is also a much greater participation in the traditional style bowhunter and finger classes. The rules for IFAA are almost the same as our NFAA rules but there are some notable exceptions, which someday may be reconciled between the two organizations. I don’tknowifyou’ve ever attended an NFAA Nationals when the IFAA was also held at the same time but it makes for some problems in trying to abide by the rules of both organizations when shooting a field round. The other thing that will affect me will be the lack of a Master Senior Division in the IFAA which means I’ll have to shoot against those 55 year old kids who call themselves seniors. It would be fun to beat them but I’ll have to be on my game for that week for sure. We’ll be spending about a two and a half weeks on the trip and getting back just in time for me to travel to upstate NY for the I BO Worlds. I hope to get some great pictures of the old world and I’ll be sharing them with you in a future issue. Since the last issue spring has sprung and that means another trip west to shoot the Western Trail Shoot, better known as “Redding”. Last year I had such a great time by flying into Reno and driving across the mountains to Redding that 1 thought I do a repeat of that trip. This year however it was still snowing in the mountains and the route I used last year was limited to cars with chains, so I used an alternate route to get there and returned through the mountains on my return trip to Reno, once the snow had cleared. I also changed the ride 1 took last year around Lake Tahoe to a visit to Donner Pass where the Donner Party was stranded in the snow while trying to reach California. It’s a story I’m July-August 2010
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sure you’re all familiar with and I visited the actual site where they camped for the winter and many died. It doesn’t look like such a bad trip now with Interstate 80 taking you through the pass but when there was nothing there but a trail and 30 feet of snow in your way it was a pretty hard way to go. I drove around some of resort homes in the area and there was still 10 to 15 feet of snow around them in May. I don’t know how they can get around up there in the middle of winter. The Trail Shoot once again lived up to its reputation as the best shoot in the country and the weather was really nice this year compared to the rainy Saturday we suffered through last year. This is a great shoot and everyone should make an attempt to attend it at least once in their archery lifetime. I brought my camera with me again but didn’t take a single picture but if you save your old issues, like I do, you can check out my pictures
from last year and get a pretty good idea of what it looks like out there. Another shoot which I’m still able to make is the first of the IBO Triple Crown shoots in Bedford, IN. After a run of several years of rainy weather they’ve gone the other way and had very nice shooting weather for the weekend. This year there seemed to be fewer vendors and not as much action as usual but that’s how it works I guess. That’s about it for this issue. I’ll be going to the Mid Atlantic Sectional next weekend followed by a trip to see my Grandsons and then it’s off the Germany. I’m hoping the volcano in Iceland keeps its mouth shut until our trip is over but one way or the other it will all work out. See you next time.
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Idle Time or Dementia An open letter By Dave Keaggy Sr.
Dave Keaggy< Sr., left, with his trainer, Brooks Wadrip at Mountianside Fitness in east Mesa, AZ. Dave successfully bench pressed 225 pounds on July 10, 2009, his 83rd birthday.
So I’m sitting around my home office wondering what my next project will be. Had just finished my fourth, one of a kind, poker table and a marble game board, a game the seniors who may have lost some of theirs, like to play. As I gaze upon the wall my eyes came to rest upon my old Hoyt recurve hanging strung, between my favorite painting of pool balls and a letter from Charlton Heston when he was President of the NRA. The painting is a print and the letter is one of thousands. The Hoyt had been hanging fully strung for eight years, had
yellowed a bit and was covered with eight years of dust. Upon impulse I jumped up, lovingly grabbed my trusty 25 plus year old TD2 and checked it out. Straight as an arrow and whispering, “Let’s go dummy." Gotta tell you about this bow. Back in the early eighties, 1 called Ann Hoyt and asked if she had a riser and limbs, (seconds), that I could work on. She sent me the TD2 handle and a pair of limbs to make up a 70 inch bow. I reworked the riser, filed the string notches and wal-la, had a good shooting bow that I shot for several years 58
before retiring it to the wall. The bow took over and 1 go to find a target matt, some targets, and an insurance policy. I installed the matt on the back wall of my shop and paced off twelve yards to the other end. Perfect, next came the arrows, eight old Bemans, an old arm guard and three never used tabs that were as old as the bow. First the elastic broke on the arm guard so I stapled it back on. Next the serving on the string started unwinding so 1 fixed that with dental floss. As the outer surface of the tabs peeled off 1 thought; this is hopeless. Shooting the first arrow was terrifying - I only had eight and could not afford to ruin one. When I hauled back on the first arrow I thought my arm would come off. 1 could feel the muscles in my neck straining to keep my body together. At full draw the arrow protruded beyond the bow 2 inches, and I thought my entire body had shrunk. With eyes bulging, muscles cramping, I loosed the first arrow, as the English would say, “It hit the matt. Good enough!” I shot nine arrows that day and nine to fifteen arrows each day for several weeks. Then the unexpected happened. I felt too good one day at the fitness center and added more weight to the leg press machine. This resulted in a serious back problem ending with surgery April 17th, 2010. Starting over with nine arrows a day, I’m back. I sweet talked a nephew into buying a house just three miles north and just finished setting up a sixty yard range in his back yard; and he hasn’t moved in yet.
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Editors note: Dave Keaggy Sr. has been around since dirt. He published the book ‘Power Archery’, in 1962 and the second edition in 1969. He, sold forty thousand copies during the sixties and seventies. ‘Power Archery’ was used as a text in seventeen countries, and was the first book published on advanced techniques of shooting a bow. Dave mentioned that he would like to hear from some old timers or any one who would bother to read his letter. djkeaggy@q.com, home phone 480-854-9203, fax: 480-854-9222, cell: 480-980-6970
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I purchased a new armguard, new tab, new string and some targets. There goes my budget for the month. That was the good news - the bad news is that my 1984 bow had lost five lbs. of draw weight from being strung so long and that made my 1987 arrows a little too stiff to fly right. J solved that problem by installing 22ga. metal shims on the front side of the limbs, picking up two needed pounds of draw; just enough to improve arrow flight. With my back problems over, I’m back in the gym doing very light exercises and 1 can’t wait to try the sixty yards. I noticed in some old records that I won a gold metal at the first national senior games held in St. Louis in 1987. That was in the 60 to 64 age group. With a lot of practice over the summer I’m headed to the Utah Huntsman Senior Games in October. Have to do that to qualify for the Nationals in 2010 in Houston. I can enter the 85 and beyond age group and shoot for another ten years or so. That is if my bow will hold up. Will enjoy seeing some of you old timers there. Does anybody have an old bow 1 can use for a backup? July-August 2010
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circles could be easily and accurately accomplished, on a consistent basis. So we made up some round pin guards for our hunting bows. By centering the round pin guard, instead of each individual pin, our accuracy increased dramatically. First, the shooting machine showed us that there really was no difference in the aiming accuracy between the freestyle scope and a pin guard with just a pin. So we checked it out by hand. In the beginning, it was hard to get used to centering the pin guard instead of the individual pin. After so many years of centering the pin, it took probably a half a dozen practice sessions before the awkwardness was gone. Our groups got tighter and our scores got better. There was no doubt we were on to something. What we were after was a better hunting sight. The added accuracy would help us achieve better hits. The combination of a round pin guard and a peep sight hole that is big enough to center the pin guard, works AWESOME! The large peep sight hole gives you more light to see where you are aiming, and all the pins are visible all the time. The chances of using the wrong pin are greatly reduced. And, your anchor point is now the same no matter what pin you are using. Once you adjust to centering the pin guard you will never go back to centering the individual pins. Try it. You will like it, GUARANTEED! Good Shooting!
Spot-Hogg’s Attitude on Aiming Does your pin sight have a round pin guard? As many of you already know, we at SPOT-HOGG are very technically inclined. That’s because we’ve been disappointed so many times by the “just let it happen” subconscious control. We try not to rely it, unless it’s absolutely necessary. That’s not to say we don’t appreciate the awesome power that exists there. But, it doesn’t matter how capable the subconscious is, ours seems easily confused. While straightening out the confusion, we found that anytime we can minimize the responsibilities of the subconscious control, the results were more dependable. An example of this is in the aiming of the arrow. We found a long time ago that using sights on a bow yielded better results than not using sights. Using a peep sight in the string also helped, and centering the pin in the peep sight provided the last bit of aiming control. We were led to believe, from many different sources, that the eye would naturally center the pin in the peep sight. Our eyes must be defective, because it seemed that lining up the pin on the spot took precedence over being centered in the peep sight. The only solution (as many have found) was to use a smaller peep sight. This seemed to work pretty well. Unfortunately, the problem with a smaller peep sight hole is the target is much harder to see. It’s also difficult to make sure we were using the right pin. For hunting, this was unacceptable. So as many have done in the past, we used a large peephole for hunting and a smaller one for target shooting. However, because of the centering problem, our effective hunting distance was less than it could be. A while back, while working with our shooting machine, the problem was solved. The shooting machine is able to shoot an arrow just as accurately as it is aimed. We discovered this using a freestyle sight. But, the same bow with a pin sight on it did not perform as well. We knew the bow was good, but for some reason it was difficult to get the same accuracy using the pin sight. Time after time, we would line everything up, shoot the arrow, and not hit where we were aiming. When we drew the bow back for another shot, we found that the pin would be off center in the peep sight. This was very frustrating. We wanted to use the machine to tune and troubleshoot our hunting equipment. Unfortunately, without being able to aim accurately, the machine results were unreliable. Eventually it was discovered that if we aligned the side of the pin guard with the side of the peep sight and aligned the bottom of the pin guard with the bottom of the peep sight, we could get consistent results. Even though the pin was not centered, we now had the same aiming accuracy that we had experienced with the freestyle sight. It wasn’t long before we figured out the connection. When using the freestyle sight, we were centering the scope housing in the peep sight without really thinking about it. Centering the large scope housing did not present the same level of difficulty as centering a pin. The scope housing fit very nicely in the peep sight and aligning the two concentric July-August 2010
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