March-April 1996 Vol.16 No.2 - The US Archer by National Field Archery Association

Inside this issue... Gainesville ASA Championships

New Zealand Championships Long Bow Championships

PEOPLE AND PLACES Mary Simonich Easton 1907-1996 Mary S. Easton (1907-1996) passed away on January office and shipping areas of the company. The shop was 25, 1996 in her home in Encino, California. Mary was the immediately adjacent to the small family home in Los wife of James D. "Doug” Easton. She is survived by her Angeles, so Mary also provided breakfast, lunch and dinner sons, Jim and Bob Easton; grandchildren Lynn, Greg and for Doug and the family. There was little time for much leisure except for the Sunday archery tournaments at Pasadena Chandi Easton; and sister Lillian Johnson. Mary was born in Porterville, California, and moved to and Griffith Park Target Archery Ranges. Mary was the only person in the front office until the Los Angeles in 1925 to attend the University of Southern California. In 1932 she married hard-working, archery company moved to its present location at 7800 Haskell Avenue in Van Nuys in 1969 enthusiast, Doug Easton. In As the company grew, Mary 1936, when Doug started to worked every day. She work full-time in his continued in her financial role burgeoning custom archery and as Treasurer of the tackle business, Mary started Corporation until she retired to help in the office. They had from full-time work at the age two sons — Jim (born in 1935) and Bob (bom in 1940. of 84. There is no question that The business was moved the love, intelligence, in 1940 to a small, newly strength, wisdom and effort of constructed archery retail Mary enabled the Easton store and bow and arrow Company to grow from the shop. The company was still a one-man/one-lady humble beginning of a young business and Doug was still man’s love for archery and making custom yew wood outstanding craftsmanship, to bows and four-footed the leading archery company reinforced cedar arrows. that it is today. About that time he started to All those that knew Mary experiment with aluminum in the 1940-1970 period when tubing for arrows. she competed well in target When World War II archery competition; those started, there was little time that worked with her at the for archery and no aluminum company; those that became tubing was available. Doug her friends; and her family started making wood map have loved and respected her cases for U.S. pilots and Mary kindness and business helped by sewing the cloth expertise. We will all miss her gussets. This defense work warm smile and friendly by Doug and Mary kept the personality and hope that this company alive until after the proud and talented business war in 1945. lady and wonderful wife and Mary was a great mother will rest in peace supporter of Doug and the business during the early, very knowing how much we love and miss her. lean years. She encouraged his next major step — producing Mary S. Easton was buried in the Easton family plot in a better arrow from aluminum. Little did she or Doug realize Oakland, California, next to Doug Easton and his parents, that the proprietary processes and equipment Doug designed sister and grandparents on January 30, 1996. Because of in 1945-46 would lay the foundation for the aluminum shaft her love of archery and children, gifts in the memory of Mary business that has survived many competitive challenges over can be given to the National Archery Association Foundation, the past 50 years. The development of a consistent, accurate NAAF, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, aluminum shaft helped revolutionize the sport of archery and or to our youth sports development foundation, ESDF, 7855 boost archery's popularity and growth. Haskell Avenue, Suite 202, Van Nuys, CA 91406, and should In about 1950, Doug hired the first non-family employee. be marked for youth archery development. Mary continued to raise their two sons and to run the front PEOPLE AND PLACES CONTINUED ON PAGE H6 82

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THIS MONTH'S COVER: Gainesville ASA Champions Sherry Barnes and Jack Wallace. See story on beginning on page 86. Photo by Arlyne Rhode.

Editorial By Arlyne Rhode.................................................................................................... 81 People and Places.............................................................................................................. 82

ARCHER ow ARCHERY MANUFACTURERS A MERCHANTS OROANIZATION

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Obituary Mary Simonich Easton 1907-1996 ............................................................ 82 ASA Gainesville, Florida By Arlyne Rhode..................................................................... 86

53rd New Zealand Archery Association Championships By Jessie Henwood.

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Results — Oceania Regional Qualification Tournament By Jessie Henwood

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Top Face-to-Face — A Different Type of Tournament By Anne Bessette.............104 Checkpoints for Winning Archery By Freddie Troncoso..........................................

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Insights By Bernie Pellerite.............................................................................................. 108

Long Bow Archers Follow Traditions By Horace Castillo......................................... 111 Archers Who Care By Jim Schultz.................................................................................. 112

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I FA A News By Ken Rogers, President............................................................................. 114

Editorial Assistant

The Chaplain Speaks By Tom Cole................................................................................ 115

DIANA LaBEAU

Joe Rusinek: A Quiet Legend By Dave Staples.......................................................... 116 New Products.....................................................................................................................126

CONTRIBUTORS JESSIE HENWOOD FREDDIE TRONCOSO HORACE CASTILLO KEN ROGERS DAVE STAPES JEN JORDAN

ANNE BESSETTE BERNIE PELLERITE JIM SCHULTZ TOM COLE LINDA MARTEN

Elite Archery Clubs........................................................................................................... 127

NAA News Johnson, Dykman Lead in Olympic Trials................................................................... 129

Coaching Development Takes Center Stage By Bob Balink...................................130

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Crowe, Pearson Win Compound Invite ByLinda Marten........................................

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All Americans Spend New Year at Training Center By Jen Jordan....................... 133

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Notice About USAT Requirements .............................................................................133

NAA Restructures Youth Competitions in ‘96............................................................ 134

College Division News By Marion Rhodes.................................................................. 135 NAA NEWS SENIOR EDITOR EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MANAGING EDITOR COLLEGE DIVISION FITA NEWS IBO

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Coaching Courses Offered ........................................................................................... 135 New NAA Members........................................................................................................136

1996 JOAD Events......................................................................................................... 137 FITA Records................................................................................................................. 137

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1996 NAA Star Tournament Calendar........................................................................ 140 Athlete Receives Pennsylvania Athlete of the Year.................................................. 141

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Published and Edited by ARLYNE RHODE

Editorial Assistant

CONTRIBUTORS JESSIE HENWOOD FREDDIE TRONCOSO HORACE CASTILLO KEN ROGERS DAVE STAPES JEN JORDAN

108

Insights By Bernie Pellerite ■ Long Bow Archers Follow Traditions By Horace Castillo

111

Archers Who Care By Jim Schultz............................................................................. 112 114 IFAA News By Ken Rogers, President

115

The Chaplain Speaks By Tom Cole

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Joe Rusinek: A Quiet Legend By Dave Staples

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Coaching Development Takes Center Stage By Bob Balink

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Crowe, Pearson Win Compound Invite ByLinda Marten

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All Americans Spend New Year at Training Center By Jen Jordan

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Notice About USAT Requirements

133

NAA Restructures Youth Competitions in '96

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College Division News By Marion Rhodes

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National Ski-Arc Championships

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Coaching Courses Offered

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New NAA Members

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1996 JOAD Events

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NAA News Johnson, Dykman Lead in Olympic Trials

LLOYD BROWN GLEN RIFE GARY HILL

Enlightened Shooters Shoot

End Notes ....

world’s best, switch to Avalon

Natalia Valeeva

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1996 NAA Star Tournament Calendar

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Athlete Receives Pennsylvania Athlete of the Year

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U.S. Archer Magazine Dealers

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COMPETITORS ON THE PRACTICE RANGE PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT

I arrived in Gainesville on Thursday, February 8 for the first of eight exciting ASA events. The next seven will be held at the following locations: March 15-17 Gainesville, GA April 19-21 Greenwood/Laurens, SC May 17-19 Lexington, KY Roanoke Valley, VA June 21-23 July 6-7 Criag, CO July 19-21 Metropolis, IL August 15-18 Albany, GA Thursday morning I was on my way to meet Bear Archery Staff Shooters, Pete Works and Allen Connors, at the Fred Bear Museum adjacent to the Bear Archery factory. Would you believe in sunny Florida I had to scrape the frost off my Skylark’s windows before I took the short drive from the Fairfield Motel to Bear Archery! This was just before 9 a.m. and I knew Saturday morning would bring cold bodies to the shooting stakes at the 8 a.m. shotgun start of the tournament. But the sun made a beautiful picture sparkling off the lush trees and grass

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Just before Pete and Allen arrived, I got a chance to say hello and spend some time with the manager of the Fred Bear Museum, Frank Scott. Frank and I have been friends for over twenty years and we always look forward to seeing each other. In fact, he was my boss from 1974 to 1976 when I worked at the Fred Bear Museum when it was located in Grayling, Michigan. Not everyone likes their boss but I have grown to love and respect Frank. Frank took me for a short trip through the museum. Archers and their families had arrived a day early to get a chance to see this unique collection of Fred Bear artifacts. Recently, Frank had added a history display of Jennings bows and a room with memorabilia and trophies from his own career. Frank celebrates his 75th birthday this year and he is still going strong. Be sure to stop by the Fred Bear Museum soon and ask for Frank Scott. Tell him, "Arlyne said I should ask for a private tour." It was wonderful to see.

Pete and Allen had arrived with their families When I had a chance to sit down and talk about their career as professional archers I realized how important God and their families were to their careers. Pete said, “It's going to be a big tour and it will make it a good year. Wayne (Pearson) and his staff run the events like real pros. I think it's important to know it is a family sport and they can be with you when you shoot. It's real good for the family because we have church services before we begin on Sunday morning " Pete has been in motocross racing in the past. He finds archery as something you can do by yourself at home and be with the family more. Pete's goals are to win but to take one tournament at a time and be in the top ten in this event (Pete missed the top ten by 6 points) Pete went on to say, "Money isn't set as a goal but to be the best you can be. I think one needs to win just one of two tournaments a year I would like to make a career out of archery and CONTINUED ON PAGE 88

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ALLEN CONNOR AND PETE WORKS WITH THEIR FAMILIES BY THE BEAR AT THE FRED BEAR MUSEUM

give my sponsors more for their money than they expected. I really admire and thank Wayne Pearson for all he has taught us about being professional and how to promote our sponsors." “My dad is my best friend and I’ll always remember reading the Bible with him Dad said, “Pete, I love you because you are my son, put your trust in Him He is the only one who won't let you down. If you trust in God all things are possible." “God has given me friends and family which above all else are the greatest blessings in my life."

Like Pete, Allen thanks God for the blessings of his family and friends. Allen says, “Archery has actually drawn my family closer together. I am a steel worker and it isn’t the most exciting career. Archery has made me have a better outlook on life. Shooting is a mental release and having family and friends with you makes it really great." “I think Wayne Pearson has explained to us that we need to look for sponsors outside of the industry and how to do this. I think this is just the beginning of exposing archery to thousands as recreation." Friday afternoon I arrived at the shooting field just to be welcomed by the roar of race cars on the Gainesville Raceway Drag Strip. About onehalf mile past the raceway ten archery ranges had been set up for the expected 1200+ archers The practice range was equipped with Morrell and McKenzie targets All ranges were cut out of a densely wooded area. No problem with wind here just frost on Saturday morning All archers shot twenty targets each day with a possible score of 240. Sunday afternoon the top archers shot their final five targets in the spectator area Of course, all eyes were on Johnny Heath, ASA’s 1995 “Shooter of the Year” and Randy Ulmer, ASA’s 1995 World Champion. Johnny and Randy made the top contender cutoff which made them eligible to win 1st place of $10,000. Jack Wallace was the favorite with a range score of 432 over second place finisher Dale Keene. After all the arrows had landed, Jack walked away with his first big win. Not bad for a college student

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AGE: 20 SPONSOR: Hoyt USA. Toxonics. R & R Enterprises, Bull'sEye Scopes, Scott Releases. Brunton Optics and Limb Bender Strings and Presses. OCCUPATION: College student NUMBER OF YEARS SHOOTING: 13 years BOW: Hoyt Enticer, 67 pounds. 40" long, 38" true draw length, Supreme limbs ARROW: Easton X7 2312, 28" long, 99 grain points, 2" Flex Fletch vanes, Easton Super nocks SIGHT: Toxonics Naildriver with Bull'sEye Pro Scope with straight pin STRING: Fast Flight, 18 strands, braided Fast Flight serving, Tied in nock locators TYPE OF RELEASE: Scott Little Goose ARROW REST: Custom Wallace rest MAKE OF BINOCULARS/SCOPE: Brunton STABILIZER: Vibracheck 30" Aluminum Hydraulic EQUIPMENT TUNING METHOD: Group tune at 40 yards. Also so some tiller tuning HOW DO YOU JUDGE UNMARKED DISTANCES? As soon as I walk up to the target I get a feel for the distance Then I stand on the right, left, and at the stake, whichever gives me the best view of the target Then pick out a tree, rock orclump of grass which looks 20 yards away and work to the target from there. HOW DO YOU AIM? With both eyes open I superimpose my pin over the spot I want to hit Actually the pm floats. DAILY PRACTICE ROUTINE: I do close distance shooting for form and shoot dots at 4050 yards. I love to shoot lots of 3-D events and also shoot indoors GOALS FOR THE NEXT YEAR: I want to try to be the best I can and be the most valuable to my sponsors. CONDITIONING EXERCISES PHYSICAL: I workout two times a week with free weights and I like to run long distances. CONTINUED ON PAGE 90

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MENTAL: I just sit and imagine a perfect aim picture. I also like to imagine that I’m in high pressure situations and I perform flawlessly. WHO IS YOUR COACH AND WHAT DOES HE OR SHE DO FOR YOUR ARCHERY? I do not really have a permanent coach but Tim Strickland and my father, Jack, have helped me when I had problems. I think Tim has helped me the most in the mental side of archery and he has helped me greatly in this area. ARE YOU ACTIVE IN ANY ARCHERY ORGANIZATIONS? Certified Archery Professional BIOGRAPHY: I began shooting when I was about 7 years old. I got into the sport because my dad shot a lot and he was very good so I wanted to shoot, too The first few years went well for me, winning most of the local tournaments I shot, including the State Spring Championship when I was 9. But soon I started spending more time with football and baseball and my dad and I ended up quitting for a while, only bowhunting and occasionally practicing Four years went by and I was 15 when I decided we had to get back into the sport The equipment had changed so much and the competition level soared. I began shooting a release to better compete against the other youth shooters It was a long, hard road. My last couple of years in the youth class went well, placing in the top ten consistently and even winning a scholarship 1994 was my first year in the men's open division and had a good year, placing in the top ten in the IBO, 3rd in the NFAA 3-D nationals and second at the ASA World Classic. With a strong finish at the Classic, and support from family and friends, I decided to turn pro for the coming year Last year, being my first year in the pro's, was a great learning experience for me By the time the end of the year had come, I was really pleased with the way things had turned out and what I had accomplished. I had gotten to shoot on an IBO Pro Team for Hoyt USA, again placed 3rd in the NFAA 3-D Nationals, had numerous top ten finishes at the ASA and Cabela s, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 92

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finished 2nd overall Rookie Pro of the Year. After this, I was offered a contract with Hoyt USA and graciously accepted. After a short break, I began working for the coming season trying to apply all I learned mentally from the past year in hopes that I knew what it took to win. This along with taking a "one shot at a time" attitude helped me win the ASA Florida Championship. MOST MEMORABLE ARCHERY EXPERIENCE: Winning in Gainesville. I didn't really foresee this win coming. Although I'd been telling myself that I wanted to win, I think I put undue pressure on myself in the few weeks before the tournament. I began frantically trying

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of the tournament. I decided that my only strategy was to take one very focused shot at a time and give it everything I had. From the first target on, things happened so quickly that I couldn’t believe my eyes. My first four shots were 12's. From that point on, I was never behind in the tournament. The first day I finished with a 218 to lead the shoot. I was very thankful for doing as well as I did and didn't really expect anything like that. I just hoped it would carry over to the second day. Sunday started out a little slow and I wasn't up very many points coming into my last ten targets. After a couple of encouraging words from friend, Tim Strickland, I began to get on a roll shooting seven 12’s in my last nine targets to finish with a 214 and again the high score of the day to give me a record high score of432with21 twelve rings. Everything happened so quickly that I really didn't have time to worry or think about too many things. I was just so happy to be able to get to participate in the shootoff round that it didn't really occur to me what an accomplishment I'd just reached. There were many congratulations and smiling faces from many people and it all meant a great deal. Soon, my shoot-off round came. I took a 12 point lead going into it over dale Keene and Bobby Ketcher. I decided to shoot for 12's since that is what got me where I was, shooting safe 10’s didn’t. It worked well as I shot a 12, an 8, another 12, and a 10 in my first four shots to pull up on Dale 14 points going into the last target I stepped up to the stake, focused on the spot, drew, and fired a solid 10 to seal my first pro victory. Dale then finished 2nd and Bobby 3rd. The win felt great, but it didn't immediately hit me. The greatest part was to see all the smiling faces and all the congratulations, especially from all of my family and friends. It was a most memorable win, and something that I hope I can learn from to use in the future. MESSAGE FOR OUR READERS: Set high goals and never give up on them. It took me many years of dreaming and practice to finally reach that first big win. Now, I think I know what it takes. It's all in your mind. Know that all you want to do is shoot your own very best, one focused shot at a time. Remember, everyone you shoot against has a tuned bow that’s sighted in well, but only one person can win. That's the person that has it mentally that day. Keep taking your goals one step at a time and you'll get there. Good luck in all you do! The women division pros had a much closer race. Three were selected to shoot an additional five arrows for the money. Newlywed Sherry (Mrs. Dennis) Barnes came out the champion.

Sherry Barnes AGE: 28 SPONSOR: Hoyt USA, SuperScope, Vibracheck, Pentax, Toxonics, Easton and RealTree OCCUPATION: Self-Employed, Pro Shop owner (The Wildernes Way) and shooter. NUMBER OF YEARS SHOOTING: 5 years BOW: Hoyt “Smoke", 57 pounds, 40" long, 28” draw length, carbonite limbs. ARROW: Easton ACC 3-18, 26 '/?" long, 82 grain points, FP 200 Flex Fletch vanes (black), Easton large G Nock (Ruby Red)

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SIGHT: Toxonics Nail Driver with Super Scope 4X with up pin. STRING: Fast Flite, 20 strands, Fast Flite serving, tied on Fast Flite nock locators. TYPE OF RELEASE: Dennis Barnes Release ARROW REST: Golden Key Pacesetter TYPE OF BOW SLING: Finger sling MAKE OF BINOCULARS: Pentax 10x42 STABILIZER: Vibracheck 30” EQUIPMENT TUNING METHOD: Paper tune and shoot for grouping. HOW DO YOU JUDGE UNMARKED DISTANCES? I walk up to the target, look at it and let my subconscious tell me what the yardage is. Then I look for 10, 20, 30 and 40 yards, check my half way point and judge to it then double it. HOW DO YOU AIM? I focus primarily on the area of the animal or dot that I want to hit. My secondary vision keeps the pin in that area DAILY PRACTICE ROUTINE: I shoot 1-2 hours daily concentrating on form and making perfect shots, practicing mainly on marked yardages. I also try to shoot 1-2 3-D rounds a week GOALS FOR THE NEXT YEAR: I strive each and every day to become a better archer, make more friends, and place in the top 3 of every tournament I shoot. EXERCISES PHYSICAL: I don’t do any other additional exercises other than shooting. MENTAL: I concentrate on shooting perfect shots over and over in my mind. WHO IS YOUR COACH AND WHAT DOES HE OR SHE DO FOR YOUR ARCHERY? Dennis Barnes, he always gives me lots of confidence, watches me and tells me what I might be doing wrong and sets up my equipment NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TITLES: NFAA Indoor Nationals 1993 (set new record in FBFS). IBO World Champion women's pro 1994, NABH Cabela's 1995, Trebark Shooter of the Year, APA Women's Pro Shooter of the Year 1995 and currently ranked by APA as the #1 pro woman archer in the world. ARE YOU ACTIVE IN ANY ARCHERY

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tournaments in 1995 and placed in the top three, thirteen of those times. I have now been ranked by the APA as the number one pro woman shooter in the world as of the beginning of 1996. The first major tournament of 1996 was the ASA Invitational Championship in Gainesville, Florida. The weather turned bitter cold but luckily we had enough warm clothing and we managed to make it through. Thanks to my Hoyt equipment and a lot of hard work, I was able to begin the new year with another first place win. Hopefully I can continue to have another good season. MOST MEMORABLE ARCHERY EXPERIENCE: When I shot my first whitetail deer in 1993. 96

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ASA Set for Million Dollar Pro/Am Tour and “World of Archery” Television Series in ‘96 The Archery Shooter's Association (ASA) is set for major growth and new program additions for the 1996 ASA Pro/Am Tournament Tour After three extremely successful years as archery's leader in 3-D Tournament, ASA will again take archery to the next level of competition, promotion and event marketing, as competitors will have the opportunity to collectively earn over $1,000,000.00 through the Tour. President and Founder of ASA, Wayne Pearson announced, "We have new goals and some very positive changes and additions for ‘96. Everything we have been working on revolves around one idea Promote archery as a sport. We're going to promote archery to the general public, as a professional sport, an Olympic sport, and a sport for people from all walks of life. To achieve these goals we will make a few adjustments and turn our Pro/Am Tournaments in competitive archery events, and invite the public to the show" “Many of the ideas we have been working on for the past year will be ready for the 1996 Tour." Pearson added, "One of the projects that I'm most excited about is ‘World of Archery', an archery-only national cable television program

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Brunton Champion Tony Farrell Mitchell AGE: 36 SPONSOR: Hoyt USA, Toxomcs, Easton, Bull'sEye Scopes OCCUPATION: Logger, Magistrate District 2 Trigg County NUMBER OF YEARS SHOOTING: 15 years, shooting 3-D for 12 years BOW: Hoyt Enticer, 66 pounds, 38" long, 29” draw length, carbonite limbs. ARROW: Easton Infinity Double XX 75-2413, 28" long, Flite Mate 85 grain points, Gateway 3" feathers, Easton Pro Nocks SIGHT: Toxonics with Bull’sEye Crosshair Scope STRING: 450 BCY, 14 strands, Polygrip BCY

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Get arrow spine and FOC right. Nock 3/8° high. Arrow in the bottom of Berger button hole 3h" from riser then microtune until you get the group the way you want it. DAILY PRACTICE ROUTINE: I try to shoot 2 to 3 times a week 25 to 30 good arrows each time GOALS FOR THE NEXT YEAR: I would like to finish in the top 5 consistently Win one or two and improve enough to go pro and shoot consistently on that level CONDITIONING EXERCISES PHYSICAL: My work is very physical, it helps me to stay in shape to hold and aim. MENTAL: I try to keep my mind on my business and focus. WHO IS YOUR COACH AND WHAT DOES HE OR SHE DO FOR YOUR ARCHERY? I have a friend, Tom Harrington, that helps me set up my bow and work on my shooting habits. ARE YOU ACTIVE IN ANY ARCHERY ORGANIZATIONS? I am an active member in Trigg County Bowhunters Club and IBO Representative BIOGRAPHY: I have lived here all my life. I have been married for 17 years to Kim. We have one son, Thomas. He is ten years old. He loves to hunt and shoot 3-D as much as I do My parents are Robert and Zepha Mitchell. My dad has been in logging for 40 years. When I got out of school I bought into the logging And when he retired I bought his part of the business. I am a member of Liberty Point Baptist Church. I love to hunt elk, deer, turkey, ducks and geese. All my son and I do is bow hunt We hunted right through gun season with a bow. We live just across Lake Barkley from L.B.L I have been a part time deputy sheriff since 1986.1 have been a magistrate district 2 in Trigg County for 7 years. I am a member of East Golden Pond Fire Department, Trigg County Rescue Squad. I have been shooting Hoyt bows for 3 years on the advisory staff Thank you for supporting archery and the great sport of 3-D. MOST MEMORABLE ARCHERY EXPERIENCE: Saturday, February 17, 1996 when I shot a high score of 209 in semi-pro, 10th overall for the day February 18, 1996, I was fortunate enough to win. WHY I LIKE ARCHERY: I have always been competing. I used to race motorcycles professional for Husquvarna. When my son was born I felt like I had too many responsibilities So I stop racing and wanted to get into another competitive sport. One of my friends invited me to go to a 3-D shoot and here I am. MESSAGE FOR OUR READERS: Be safe and responsible in archery and hunting because someone is always watching. I would like our kids to have the same opportunity to hunt and shoot 3-D also.

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ASA Gainesville, Florida Men’s Pro -108 Shooters Name_________________ ;Score 1. Jack Wallace II 2 R. Dale Keene 3 Bobby Ketcher 4 Lewis Clanton Jr. 5. Johnny Heath 6. Allen Conner 7 Darin Mack 8. Richard Freeland 8. Shannon Caudle 10. Paul Thompson 10. Mike Kynard

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Sherry Bames Ginger Hopwood Kelly Ward Kim Zehr Darla Owen

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Dennis Shrewsbury Rodney Huffman Pacer Hepperiy Jeff Wilson Bryan J. Marcum

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Frank CanJim Willard Oris Hall Phil Jacobs Bill Wheat

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Young Adult - 57 Shooters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6 8 9.

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Men’s Open "B" - 241 Shooters 1. Jeff Ferrell 2. John Powers 3. Mark Mealor 4. Bobby Hall 5. Ken Dobbins 6. Keith Henderson 7 Billy Staney 7 Gregory Magness 9 Gary Neal 10. Ricky Wilson

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Men's Open “A” - 210 Shooters 1. Tommy Byrd 2 Jeff Paulk

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53rd New Zealand Archery Association Championships St. Paul’s Collegiate School December 30,1995 — January 5, 1996 By Jessie Henwood

The 53rd New Zealand Archery Association Championships were held at St. Paul's Collegiate School from the 30th December, 1995 to the 5th January, 1996. There were seven countries competing at these Nationals: Australia. Western Samoa, Guam, Tahiti, New Caledonia, England, and New Zealand. At the conclusion of the 53rd Nationals the Trials for the Atlanta Olympics were being held hence the large number of nations in attendance. The Nationals got underway on Saturday 30th December, 1995, with the Clout Event. Mary Vagg (278) and Elizabeth Zmdersic (274) took 1st and 2nd place respectively in the Ladies International Recurve Clout with Ann Holmes (254) N.Z. 3rd. Ann Holmes won the N.Z. Title with Kathryn Faulkner 2nd. Ivan Powley (286) of Dunedin regained his National Recurve Clout title, from fellow club mate Andrew Francis (258) with David McAuley (256) of Christchurch 3rd. In the Senior Ladies Recurve Clout Diane Hamilton of Trentham beat Vera London of Whakatane. James Park (286) Australia was first in the International Unlimited Compound Clout from Gary Goodare (254) Whakatane and Aaron Carson (231) Christchurch. Gary Goodare became the N Z. title holder.

This year the Field was held over the next two days instead of the usual practice at the finish of the target events. The first day the course was unmarked and the second day it was a marked round Diane Hamilton of Trentham won the N.Z. Barebow Ladies’ Field Robert McMillan (439) 3rd after the first day shot well on the final day and won the N.Z. title with Bernie Fraser (429) Randwich 2nd and his father Fred McMillan (404) (former title holder) in 3rd place. Lili Klar (467) of Australia demolished her opposition and won the Ladies' Limited Compound section from Elvene Mitchell (372) of Riverglade, Hamilton and Jillian Williams (128) of Richmondvale. Elvene becoming the National title holder for this event Matthew Gibbs (465) of Riverglade was 1st and fellow club member Russell Hilton (387) 3rd and Robert Gilmer (435) of Richmondvale 2nd in the men’s compound division. Darryl Henwood (420) and Sam Ngarama (349), both unattached archers enjoyed a good competition in the Non Sighted Compound section with Darryl emerging the winner on the final day and taking the gold medal. Marianne Rieckmann (539) Australia easily won the Ladies’ Recurve Field from Kathryn Faulkner (481) Christchurch and Mary Vagg (475) Australia 3rd. Kathryn Faulkner being the N.Z. title holder. Micheal Fisher (622) of Australia was a clear winner in the men's International Recurve field from David McAuley (598) of Christchurch and

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Christophe Couillaud (589) New Caledonia 3rd David McAuley being the N.Z. title holder Marie Ann Hulbert (598) Australia won the International Unlimited Ladies' Field from Josie Flanagan (536) Richmondvale and Sheila Harris (394) England. Josie being the N.Z. title holder. Mark Ives (636) Richmondvale won the Men's Unlimited Compound Field from Steve Haines (633) Auckland and Jim Larven (629) Australia. Mark Ives being the N.Z. title holder in a very close contest.

New Zealand National Archery Championships — Target Ladies* FITA Recurve International 1 Marianne Rieckmann AUS 2. Kathryn Faulkner NZL 3. Faye Johnstone NZL National 1. Kathryn Faulkner Christchurch 2. Faye Johnstone Mana 3. Sally Fausett Auckland Ladies’ FITA Unlimited Compound International 1. Josie Flanagan NZL 2. Marie Ann Hulbert AUS 3. Caroline Lindsay NZL

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National 1. Josie Flanagan Richmondvale 2570 2. Caroline Lindsay Auckland 2542 3. Fleur Fulton Rotorua 2518 Men’s FITA Recurve International 1. Matthew Gray AUS 2553 2. Andrew M.Lindsay NZL 2544 3. Micheal Fisher AUS 2483 National 1 Andrew M Lindsay Auckland 2544 2. David McAuley Christchurch 2429 3. Martin Bridger Wanganui 2423 Men’s FITA Unlimited Compound International 1. Steve Haines NZL 2614 2. Jim Larven AUS 2593 3. Andrew R Lindsay NZL 2593 National 1 Steve Haines Auckland 2614 2. Andrew R Lindsay Auckland 2593 3. Mark Ives Richmondvale 2585 Men’s FITA Under 18 Years Recurve 1. Nicky Hadley Whakatane 2085 2. Benjamin Gaston Dunedin 1894 3. Nicolas Rmck New Caledonia 1845 Men’s FITA Under 18 Unlimited Compound 1. Greg Munt Auckland 2463 2 Glynn Hadley Whakatane 2329 3. Colin Clune Auckland 1875 Ladies’ FITA Under 16 Recurve 1. Catherine Truman Shore 1830 Ladies’ FITA Under 18 Recurve 1 Karen Scott Greenwood 2039 2. Paula Mashlan Riverglade 1449 Men’s Ladies’ FITA Under 16 Recurve International 1. Kenneth Uprichard NZL 2332 2. Alexandre Marin New Caledonia 2132 3 Hugh Cotton NZL 2055 National 1 Kenneth Uprichard Christchurch 2332 2. Hugh Cotton Greenwood 2055 3. Grant Wackrow Greenwood 1970 Men's Ladies’ FITA Under 16 Uni. Compound International 1. James Armstrong AUS 2545 2. Steele Mildwaters AUS 2488 3. Shane Gilmer NZL 2433 National 1. Shane Gilmer Richmondvale 2433 2 Scott Woodham Riverglade 2191 3. David Willing Mana 2043 Ladies’ Freemantle Limited Compound 1. Lili Klar AUS 2263 2. Elevene Mitchell Riverglade 1950 3. Jillian Williams Richmondvale 1738 Ladies’ Int. FITA Under 14 Recurve 1. Nicki Ball Shore 1721 2. Kimberley Cooper Shore 1650 Ladies’ Int. FITA Under 14 Uni. Compound 1. Marissa Hockey Auckland 2314 Men’s Freemantle Longbow 1. Ron Steel (Snr) Riverglade 914 2. William Clune (Mens) Auckland 640

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Results of the Oceania Olympic Regional Qualification Tournament Thursday, 4th January, 1996 From Jessie Henwood • New Zealand

< ATLANTA QUALIFIERS 1. Deonne Bridger (AUS) 2. Kate Fairweather (AUS) 3. Michelle Tremelting (AUS)

OCEANIA CHAMPIONS > 1. Jackson Fear (AUS) 2 Paul Malynn (AUS) 3. Teiva Winkelstroeter (TAHITI)

Aucklander Andrew Matthew Lindsay has qualified New Zealand for an archery spot at the Atlanta Olympics. Andrew finished 3rd in the men's section behind two Australians. Two misplaced arrows in the second round cost Andrew a spot in the men's final of the 70 meter recurve competition, but with each country only eligible for two male archers at Atlanta and an Australian having already qualified through World Championships. Andrew’s 3rd placing gave New Zealand the second Oceania slot. Andrew or another Kiwi archer must now convince the New Zealand Olympic selectors he is worthy of games selection with further high scores in upcoming competitions. The qualifying score set by New Zealand selectors for Atlanta is 1280. Australians completely dominated the Oceania qualifying series. The men’s final saw a close battle between Australians Paul Malynn and Jackson Fear. Paul won the shoot-off with a score of 107 to Jackson's 103, even though Jackson had shot the day's best score of 112 in an earlier round. Andrew won the shoot-off for 3rd place (105) against Australian Scott Hunter-Russell (101). Other New Zealanders to make the top eight shoot-offs were Martin Bridger (Wanganui) and Dave McAuley (Christchurch). New Zealand had four archers in the women's final eight. Neroli Fairhall (Christchurch), Faye Johnstone (Mana), Kathryn Faulkner (Christchurch) and Sally Fausett (Auckland)

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However, all were forced to play second fiddle to the strong Australian team which filled all the top four positions and gained both Olympic places. Deonne Bridger won a tense low-scoring final (96) to Kate Fairweather's (95) Michelle Trammelling shot 101 to take 3rd spot from Kate Hammond (99).

Oceania Regional Championships Match Play Friday January 5,1996 The finals of the match play saw a clean sweep by Australia in all divisions. Women’s Olympic 1 Kate Fairweather Australia 2. Marianne Rieckmann Australia 3. Kate Hammond Australia 4. Deonne Bridger Australia Men’s Olympic 1. Jackson Fear Australia 2. Paul Malynn Australia 3. Scott Hunter Russell Australia 4. Teiva Winkelstroeter Tahiti Women’s Compound 1. Marie Ann Hulbert Australia 2. Barbara Scott New Zealand 3. Josie Flanagan New Zealand 4. Fleur Fulton New Zealand Men’s Compound 1. James Park Australia 2. Andrew Robert Lindsay New Zealand 3. Jim Larven Australia 4. Steven Haines New Zealand

At the conclusion of the week’s events an Olympic Solidarity Coaching course was held Officials attending the NZAA National Championshipsand inaugural Oceania Regional Championships, incorporating the Oceania Olympic Regional Qualification Tournament for Atlanta were: Don Lovo FITA 1st Vice President David Tupua American Samoa President Steve Jennison Australian Olympic Coach John Womersley Australian Vice President Donald McLeish Oceania Regional President Jim Sirok Oceania Regional VP Luis Cabral Guam President Guy Fenot New Caledonia President Jean Eastor Tahiti President Bernie Fraser NZ Olympic Team Manager

Also attending the Olympic Solidarity Coaching Course. Dennis Miller Fiji Olympic Association Vanatu Olympic Association Netty Rolland Vanatu Olympic Association Maly Kanegai Joseph Pitu Solomon Island Olympic Assn Derrick Tenai Solomon Island Olympic Assn

That's all from New Zealand and we wish all archers a Happy New Year and successful shooting in Atlanta.

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Top Face-To-Face — A Different Type of Tournament December 6th - 10th, 1995 • Eindhoven, Holland By Anne Bessette • Photos by Bogensport Magazine advance. Again the archers are placed in groups of 6 and shoot against each other in match play. The top 2 archers in each group advance automatically plus the 4 highest scores; 12 shooters move on. Now we are down to 2 groups of 6 archers, and after this final qualification round, only the 2 archers with the most match points advance into the semifinals. Now every match point becomes important, the score does no longer matter In the semifinals, the #1 archer from group A shoots against the #2 archer from group B and the #1 archer from group B against the #2 archer from group A Both semifinals and the finals are covered by television cameras and broadcast over large TV screens which are positioned in front of the spectators as well as in the adjoining restaurant and bar. At this point in the tournament the format also changes Now, a match consists of one end of three arrows. The highest score is

AUTHOR AND COMPOUND CHAMPION ANNE BESSETTE (USA)

Question: What do you end up with, when you invite the best archers from all over Europe to gather in a sports hall in Eindhoven. Holland, add a couple of Americans, put together a topnotch tournament crew, arrange for TV coverage and then play a catchy tune for three days? Answer: You end up with the 1995 TOP FACETO-FACE Tournament. Tow Crowe and myself were the two Americans who had a chance to experience one of Europe's best indoor tournaments first hand. When Harry Jacobs, one of the main organizers of this event, contacted us and explained the unique format of the competition, we were intrigued and curious And after having competed in the 1995 TOP FACE-TO-FACE, we were quite impressed; it was one of the most exciting tournaments that we ever attended. The format is quite different from the regular Indoor FITA Round, because the whole tournament consists of match play only. It is exciting for the archer but, even more important, it is also very exciting for the spectator. In each event, the competitors are placed in groups of 6 archers, determined by a drawing. Each archer shoots a match against the other 5 archers in that group (round-robin). A match consists of 4 ends of 3 arrows. The winner of the match received 2 points, the loser no points and if the score is equal, each archer earns 1 point After 5 matches have been completed, all the archers will have shot a complete double FITA round. The first qualifying round consists of 48 archers, divided into 8 groups. The 2 archers in each group with the most match points, automatically move on to the next round, plus the 8 archers with the highest total score (double FITA round) from all the groups, 24 shooters

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Tom and I arrived in Eindhoven on Thursday afternoon, and after checking into the Hotel Campanile, we had a chance to practice at a local club. Later that evening a bus transported all the archers to the City Hall of Eindhoven for a reception and drawing of the shooting groups for the first qualification round This was the first year that the compound archers were included in this tournament, and the shooters were limited to 24 men and 18 women. There were no big surprises in the compound qualification rounds and by Saturday afternoon the following archers were left to shoot it out in the final rounds: Piet Roof (Holland), Robin v.d. Meulenbroeke (Belgium), Tom Hendriksen (Denmark) and Tom Crowe (USA) for the men and Annemarie Puts (Holland), Jose Bruntink (Holland), Mari Haarjansen (Denmark) and Anne Bessette (USA) for the ladies. The semifinals between Tom Hendriksen and Robin v d Meulenbroeke turned into quite a duel It took all 7 rounds of match play before Robin narrowly defeated Tom Hendriksen with a score of 4 to 3, sending Robin into the final against Tom Crowe who defeated Piet Roof with a score of 4 to 0 Again Robin was putting up quite a fight against Tom Crowe. Tom needed to shoot 5 perfect rounds in order to beat Robin with a score of 4 to 2. Both the women semi finals matches ended with 4 to 0 victories for Anne Bessette and Mari Haajanen, however, the final round was a bit tougher with Anne emerging as the winner by a score of 4 to 2. The recurve division started Friday morning with 36 women and 48 men. The current Indoor World Champion, Magnus Petterson advanced quite easily into the final rounds as did Natalia Valeeva, the current Indoor and Outdoor World Champion. One upset was the early elimination

RECURVE CHAMPION NATALIA VALEEVA (MOLDOV1A) WITH COACH

worth 1 point. In case of a tie, one arrow closest to the center determines who wins that point. The archer who earns 4 points first will win the match. Believe me, it gets quite exciting, especially with the spectators being involved. This is one of the best formats for knock-out type tournament that I have experienced. It is fun, exciting and fair. The 1995 Top Face-to-Face Tournament was quite an affair. There were 18 different countnes represented The list of shooters included many well known names of world and national champions like Natalia Valeeva from Moldovia; Magnus Petterson from Sweden, Tom Hendriksen and Mari Haajanen from Denmark, Jeffrey Abt from Switzerland and Robin v d. Meulenbroeke from Belgium.

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of the silver medalist from Jakarta, Barbara Mensing from Germany After many exciting matches the field was down to the last four shooters by Sunday afternoon Vladlena Kolesnikova (Ukraine), Elena Sadovnitchaja (Ukraine), Katarzyna Klata (Poland), and Natalia Valeeva (Moldovia) in the women’s division and Pawel Szymczak (Poland), Matteo Bisiani (Italy), Wietse Van Aalten (Holland) and Magnus Petterson (Sweden) in the men's division Natalia Valeeva and Elena Sadovnitchaja advanced rather easily into the finals with Natalia winning it with a score of 4 to 2. Magnus Pettersen had his work cut out in the semifinals with the local favorite Wietse Van Aalten extending him to 7 matches Magnus' last arrow, a solid 10, advanced him into the finals against Mateo Bisiani who defeated Pawel Szumczak with a score of 4 to 1. The final round of the tournament brought out all the excitement of match play. Again the round needed all 7 matches in order to determine the winner. And again, Magnus was successful in shooting a 10 on his last arrow, edging out Mateo for the victory. By the way, there is no shoot-off for 3rd place. Both archers that get eliminated in the semifinals received 3rd place. This Face-To-Face format of match archery has a lot of potential for making archery a spectator sport. I like shooting my bow but I usually do not enjoy watching an archery competition, however, in Eindhoven, it was a lot of fun to be a spectator Everybody knew what was happening on the shooting line due to running scores, leader boards and excellent commentary The added benefit of TV coverage during the final rounds made the spectators part of the sport. No wonder, that every seat in the shooting hall was taken. I very much would like to see this type of tournament become more popular Tom and I will gladly provide information on this format to anyone that is interested. Our phone/fax number is (503)244-1314. The future of our sport is at

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I was fortunate to qualify for the United States Target Team to compete at the 38th World Target Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia. I earned the 4th spot on the team and because the NAA had only enough funds to cover expenses for the first 3 team members I needed to pay my own expenses.

Thanks to the generosity of my sponsors and friends who provided me with financial assistance, I was able to travel to Jakarta and compete. I would like to thank the following people for their help and support:

Pete Shepley, PSE, Beiter, Don & Betty Chipman, Specialty Archery Products Ariyne Rhode, U.S. ARCHER Tom Crowe, PSE Pro Staff Thanks for giving me the opportunity to experience my first World Target Championships.

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stake and one way of keeping archery in the public eye is spectator appeal. The Face-to-Face format is definitely a giant step into that direction.

Final Results: Men Compound 1. Tom Crowe (USA) 2. Robin vd. Meulenbroeke (Belgium) 3 Tom Hendriksen (Denmark) 3 Piet Roof (Holland) Ladies Compound 1. Anne Bessette (USA) 2. Mari Haajanen (Denmark)

3. Annemarie Puts (Holland) 3. Jose Bruntink (Holland) Men Recurve 1. Magnus Petterson (Sweden) 2. Mateo Bisiani (Italy) 3. Pawel Szymczak (Poland) 3. Wietje Van Aalten (Holland) Ladies Recurve 1. Natalia Valeeva (Moldovia) 2. Elena Sadovnichaja (Ukraine) 3. Vladlena Kolesnikova (Ukraine) 3. Katarzyna Klata (Poland)

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Checkpoints for Winning Archery Article and Photos By Freddie Troncoso

Shooting Properly

AUTHOR FREDDIE TRONCOSO

Many archers agree that good shooting and record scores do indeed depend on exacting shooting FORM and use of sound and proper technique. Comparatively speaking, most also recognize that a well built structure is no better than the underlying foundation and the quality of materials used to construct the said structures The same is true of archery and all the other challenging sports that are similar in degree of difficulty and mastery. Correct use of technique and absolute FORM are truly absolute prerequisites for the foundation of all shooting success and record scores. Accordingly, good technique for the sport of archery can be developed by diligent and repetitive practice so that our shooting becomes almost automatic and to the point that our shooting requires only an occasional check to see that everything is in good working order and under the control and will of the archer. When we attend tournaments and shoot competition, our technique should be developed and ingrained into our shooting style to such a degree of perfection that most concentrated thought can be directed to the all important act of aiming and trying to hold steady. Ideally, we would all like to coordinate the release of the arrow so that the pin or ring is in the vicinity of the middle during the moment that the clicker goes off If our pm is not in the middle at this crucial moment, we miss1 Since the dawn and advent of competitive archery and target shooting, archers have been plagued by the obsession of emerging triumphant over the efforts of our fellow

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competitors. As is true of most champions, the minds of most winners are constantly occupied with the challenge of trying to find new secretive ways of out-shooting all others. Those aspirants incessantly try new tabs, new methods, change stances and equipment, all in hopes of discovering that little something that will produce the magical miracle that will cause all of their arrows to bunch up in the middle of the target each and every time. Unfortunate for those day dreamers, the answer does not always lie in finding new secretive methods, but instead can only be accomplished by perfecting our present shooting FORM to the point that we execute each and every shot in an exacting machinelike fashion similar to the Koreans. Sadly, many of us continue to practice our mistakes and consequently do not see any improvement in our shooting as a result of this type of negative practice and approach. The reasons for these shortcomings should be obvious The truth, however, is that we simply have not developed a correct shooting technique in the first place! Many of us do not realize that it is imperative for us to acquire and learn a good solid type of shooting FORM from the beginning stages of our development or thus continue to suffer the consequences of bad shooting throughout our shooting careers and participation in archery. Once that we have developed poor shooting habits, we are virtually doomed due to the fact that bad habits appear and become ingrained into our shooting FORM as conditioned reflexes that are almost impossible to break and correct.

Unfortunately, trying to break conditioned reflexes is far more difficult than learning to shoot correctly in the first place! This is one reason why the Koreans shoot so well and are so darn tough to beat. Korean children learn to apply and utilize absolute shooting FORM from the beginning! Korean beginners learn archery under the watchful eyes of competent coaches and they do this without the use of a bow in their hands during the beginning phases of their learning experiences. Can you vividly remember how you learned to shoot a bow'? I personally acquired all of my bad shooting habits using sixty to eighty pound bows that were too heavy for me to draw and hold comfortably! Yes, that is how I acquired some terrible "snap-shooting" habits that took me years to conquer and overcome! Start them young and start them right. If it works for them, it will work for us too!

ANALYSIS Beyond a doubt, one of the most recognized and common problems that afflicts clicker shooters concerns the struggle to pull through the clicker due to over exertion and hyper rigidity to the bow arm When the bow arm is extended beyond the absolute limit of reach and beyond the limit of a normal straight arm, it is practically impossible to pull the last fraction of an inch required to effect the "click" that triggers the shot. In an effort to best understand the phenomenon we are referring to, we must first realize that the center fulcrum point or centerline of both arms is at the center of the head or body that coincides with the approximate anchor point location on the archer. When we erroneously shift this center

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location of the imaginary fulcrum by pushing too hard with the bow arm, the center of the drawing power shifts forward toward the left bow arm and throws off the push-pull balance that must exist to execute good shots Accordingly, when archers endeavor to pull through the clicker, while pushing too hard with the bow arm, they will find that trying to pull back the required 1/8" to be one of the hardest imaginable feats to execute and achieve. Yes, this is when "freezing" on the clicker occurs and when we are unable to pull through the clicker while shooting. If you are one who is experiencing problems similar to those described, perhaps it would be wise to ease up a bit on the rigidity of the bow arm, move the clicker slightly forward, or proceed to cut off a fraction of your arrow length to help alleviate the problem described. It is absolutely important to make room for this necessary micro space expansion if you wish to successfully effect and accomplish the audible "click" of the clicker without undue strain and effort Yes, the bow arm should be straight but not overly rigid. Throughout the entire aiming period of 3 to 5 seconds, the anchor hand should maintain a constant pulling on the string. When this is correctly done, the anchor hand will automatically recoil rearward and along a straight line for approximately two to four inches up releasing the string. Simultaneously, the opposite bow hand will naturally shift forwardly and recoil slightly left due to the breaking apart of the two opposing forces known and recognized as the push and pull As stated before, the Koreans advocate that there has to be a continuous pulling motion applied to the draw arm scapula while aiming and holding. In other words, it is imperative that we keep and maintain a "feeling" of pulling motion in the draw arm scapula or we will become static and thus, "lock up" or "freeze" on our clickers. As a reminder and in contrast to the above, I'd like to take this opportunity to mention that the Koreans also advocate and emphasize stretching the archer out to the extreme limits of draw length. However, if any of you are experiencing extreme difficulty in pulling through the clicker, I suggest that you move the clicker on your bow forward in 1/8" increments before deciding to cut off any portion of your arrow shafts Remember, too, that cutting off any portion of the arrow shaft acts to stiffen the shaft and that this phenomenon is dependent on the amount of shaft length that we cut off and remove. As we change the overall length of our shafts, we change the "Dynamic Spine" of the arrow. This term refers to the amount that the arrow bends when the string is released and the energy force is applied to the back end of the arrow shaft. According to Easton Technical Bulletins, the actual amount of bending is determined by numerous factors including the stiffness of the shaft, the weight of the shaft, and the length of the shaft as well. Conversely, longer draw lengths require shafts of greater stiffness and diameter as compared to the needs of archers with shorter draw lengths who require weaker spine shafts for their respective bow weights. So, make sure of your arrow length needs before you cut!

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The Secrets of Holding Steady Author's Background: Bernie's past experience and achievements include: 8 state indoor, field and 3-D championships, NFAA & NAA Certified Instructor, pro-staff shooter and coach, seminar speaker, and pro shop owner. He is presently writing articles for 8 archery magazines. As a bowhunter, he has 5 animals pending or placed in the top 5 of Safari Club International Record Book He is president of Robinhood Video Productions, the world's largest and most popular producers of instructional archery videos which presently has 20 titles marketed into 27 countries. There are several more planned for this year For more information, call Robinhood Videos at (904)237-7614 or fax (904)237-8775. As veteran professional Frank Pearson taught me," . . you can only shoot as good as you can hold " Out of all of the categories in archery, the majority of bowhunters, 3-D and target archers are in what we'll call group one, comprised of beginner, intermediate and semi-advanced shooters. In the second group, probably less than 10% of the total, would be classified as advanced and less than 1% (no more than 150 in any category) are registered professionals If you surveyed a lot of the first group (which I have) about how much movement they see through the peep, you might be amazed. Most will tell you that " . my sight moves around fairly rapidly, in and out of the bullseye or kill zone " Some will say it shakes violently", and still others say "... it hops up and down", staying on target about 70% of the time Some try to make it form a figure 8 and shoot when it crosses the middle. There are a lot of variations, but they all have a few things in common First, they move fairly rapidly and continuously in, out, and around the spot they are aiming at. Second, in general, the longer they hold, the worse the sight picture gets. Third, the amount of movement can change from week to week, day to day, or shot to shot. This usually depends on how often they practice per week, how long per session they practice, and how much importance they place on this or that arrow (example- this shot is at a 10 point buck, or this is the last arrow in a money tournament.) Fourth, most think it's perfectly natural to consciously trigger the release or let go with the fingers when the pin or

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dot is just starting to intersect the X on the paper or the kill zone on the animal Below the advanced level, it is sort of a "timing thing" for most of them.

THE STEPS TO BECOMING STEADY Most advanced and pro shooters see a sight picture that is entirely different and is 3 to 5 times calmer a very slowly floating pin or dot that seldom leaves the aiming area or kill zone, and in some cases nearly stops for 2 to 3 seconds. Ideally, most can hold it there for 4 to 7 seconds without it getting worse, and in the best examples, it usually stays consistently steady day to day in practice or tournament. By now, you are probably asking yourself two questions . . What's the secret and how come we haven't heard more about this? The answer to the second question, I think, is 3 fold. A) Most pros, (with a few notable exceptions) are better shooters than teachers and a lot of them see no advantage in educating the competition B) Good coaches and teaching pro shops are not easy to find C)Most sports writers are usually much better writers than shooters and don't know the answers themselves. In answering the first question, we need to look a little deeper at the cause of the problem In my opinion, the primary reason that most people shake or can't hold the sight still is they are using their muscles to try and hold it steady To me using the words "using muscles" and "holding steady" in the same sentence is a contradiction in terms. As illustrated in one of our videos, "Winning Form", Randy Ulmer points out " . . any time we recruit muscle fiber, there is tension, and tension causes movement" The more muscular involvement we have, the more movement we get. At this point, it is important to note that this muscular involvement, so prevalent at the beginner through semi-advanced level, can be traced to 3 primary problems not present at the top shooting levels: 1) incorrect draw length 2) bad form, and 3) too much draw weight Also, there are two other changes which facilitate holding steady . . increasing mass weight of the bow and synchronizing cams/matching the limbs.

INCORRECT DRAW LENGTH When we tried to pull back a compound bow for the first time, most of us grabbed the handle, pushed it out as far as our shoulder would allow and pulled with the other hand as hard as we could We held it back somewhere around the corner of our mouth, or jaw, and in some cases, our ear. In most cases the ability level and qualifications of whoever helped us pick out and fit our first bow determined what kind of chance we had of learning correctly. If you had an advanced or professional archer or qualified coach with you, then you were extremely lucky (Most had a buddy named "Bubba" with them!) If they were like me, they were fortunate enough to be advised by a 17 year old that resembled the kid that played in "dueling Banjos" in the movie "Deliverance" He was recently promoted from stock

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clerk to manager of the sporting goods department at the local discount department store Unfortunately, most bows at these discount stores, mail order catalogs, and some of the so-called "archery shops" are ordered in at the 30" plus draw length Maybe it's because when you don't know what you are doing, it is easier to sell too long a draw than too short (This is sort of like the "one size fits all" concept.) For example, if you should shoot a 28" or 29" draw like most people between 5'10" and 6 feet tall with normal proportions, and you are handed a 30" or 31" draw bow, there are several things you can do to make it "fit" . . anchor farther back, or use a high wrist grip, or lean farther back, or use a high wrist grip, or lean farther back, or easiest of all, extend the bow shoulder as far as you can What does all of this do for us? It teaches us to extend or flex our muscles to pull and hold the bow (bad form) and, you guessed it. causes our sight to shake. It also promotes popping or jumping on the trigger or plucking the string, in a futile attempt to control the instant, and therefore the impact of the shot Because we flex or recruit muscles in the shoulder and arm; (and in the case of high wrist grip, the back and front of the hand), when we draw a bow that's too long, all of these muscles are in a state of tension. This is the biggest reason for movement Like I tell my students, the obvious solution is "if you want to stop shaking, stop flexing"

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and about a 7 pound hunting bow for the past 6 or 7 years and it has helped steady my aiming by at least 20%, especially in the wind. This should not surprise anyone Rifle and pistol experts have been doing this for years. Everyone knows that professional target pistols and rifles with heavy frames and bull barrels hold much steadier than standard issue weapons. A word of caution here You can't go from a 5 pound bow to 8 pounds overnight You must build up your muscles, tolerance and increase the amount of mass weight slowly, or you will make things worse and find your bow shoulder aching, your bow quivering, and your sight wanting to "drop out the bottom." GO SLOW!

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as Randy Ulmer puts it, dictates that". . we move the trunk of the body up, down, left, or nght to change our point of aim," instead of recruiting muscle fibers in the arms and shoulders If your draw length is too long, you will never be able to relax (and stop shaking) in this stretched-out position, because you have to keep all of those muscles flexed to pull and hold the bow all the way back to the valley Conversely, if the draw is correct, you won't be able to stretch out and you can relax at full draw For those who think they need one more inch of draw so they can get 8 or 10 more feet per second, it's not worth missing five arrows left or right for every one you save high or low Think about it; the people who won most of the money at 3-D tournaments last year didn't necessarily have the fastest arrow or the longest draw They were the best at estimating yardage and executing consistently good shots while under pressure. (That's another article!)

DRAW WEIGHT Now that you understand about muscular involvement, it should be easy to grasp why most people don't have a chance trying to hold a 70 to 90 pound bow steady. Give yourself a chance to win1 Crank it down to a reasonable poundage, something you and your body can handle comfortably Like Frank Pearson says, "If you have to change the expression on your face when you draw your bow, you are pulling too much weight."

MASS WEIGHT This brings us to another weight question: mass weight of the bow. Many of the top pros in target and 3-D have discovered that by adding heavier stabilizers front or rear (and in some cases, pouring lead in the bottom section of the riser where the limb bolts up), helps a great deal in holding the bow steady. I've picked up several of their bows at major shoots and while doing their videos, and most weigh more than the standard 5 or 6 pounds. I've been shooting an 8 Vi pound bow for target and 3-D

The last thing on our list is synchronizing the cams and matching the limbs' pre-bend. What, you may ask, does that have to do with holding steady! A lot, in some cases For example, if one limb is stronger than the other and the pre-bend is sufficiently different, it tries to pull the bow up or down. The same is true with cams that are out of synch A lot of the time there is enough difference to affect our sight movement up or down. We then try to counteract this movement by using muscles to move the sight back to the center, and like a tug of war, it goes back and forth. If the limbs are closely matched to the way we place our hand in the bow. then our sight is noticeably steadier. Tuning expert and top pro Larry Wise elaborates on synchronizing cams and limb pre-bend in depth in his books and videos

THE MENTAL SIDE All of the above changes along with good muscle tone will add up to a much steadier sight picture, but it evolves into something even more important. It calms our mind and gives us confidence that we do not have to rush the execution. There is no problem then, with holding right on target and pulling or squeezing the back muscles or relaxing the fingers until the release happens subconsciously (which is another article). At this level your good days and your bad days are also much closer to the same. When you haven't shot for some time, or are extremely tired, nervous, or anxious about the shot or series of shots, the sight picture always gets worse, regardless of which aiming method you use. The difference is that if your holding or aiming ability depends on muscular involvement, the underdeveloped, tired, or nervous muscle will always cause a greater fluctuation in the sight picture. This more rapid dancing of the sight increases anxiety, frustration, and panic in the shooter's mind. (That is still ANOTHER article!) This moves the shooter's concentration from the target to the pin, then back to the trigger or fingers, then back to the target and then to the conscious mind who tells him "Hurry up! I can't hold it much longer! I'm going to miss! Hit the trigger. SHOOT! SHOOT! NOW!" Sound familiar? I hope not, but if it does, try working on the things I outlined, slowly and one at a time. They won't all work the same for everyone, so use what works for you. If you need help, try to find a qualified instructor, pro, instructional video or book and commit yourself to the change ... it's well worth it! Remember, you probably spent considerable time, effort, and money getting to the point you are at now, and you should probably expect to spend a little more time and effort to get where you want to be. Good luck! *

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IFAA News By Ken Rogers, President A series of ups and downs is how I would describe my first year in office as IFAA President. Upon entenng the second year of my term, I pause to look back at the highs and the lows encountered during the first year. The peak, for me, has been the opportunity, not only to continue my service to field archery, but the chance to increase the exposure for the IFAA Through the kind offers of the publishers of publications like Arlyne Rhode and THE U.S. ARCHER, which you are reading; THE GLADE in England. NFAA's ARCHERY magazine and ARCHERY ACTION in Australia, it has become easier to let the world, especially the world of field archery, know more of the international organization and some of its activities. Another bright spot was when the IFAA Officers agreed to the creation of an IFAA World Indoor Championship, followed by the acceptance of the U.S. Affiliate, NFAA and its Board of Directors Council of an offer to host this first tournament. Planned to coincide with NFAA’s 17th Annual Indoor Championship at Tulsa, Oklahoma, in March of 1996 it is expected to be quite a success. The nadir, the lowest of low points, was the passing of IFAA Vice President, Dorothy Southgate. She was a flower of energy for the sport of field archery. Dorothy was the repository of IFAA information having been closely associated with the association since its inception. We will go on from this cruel blow but no one will ever take her place. Alongside her loss, any other of the lows pale and are no longer of any significance Venturing into this new year of 1996 the items of interest are the two IFAA World Championships to be held in the U S , the WIAC-96 at Tulsa and the WFAC-96 at Darrington, WA. The IFAA World Committee will meet, as it does each two years at the WFAC, this year at Darrington The

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Two events that will already have taken place as you read this issue are: The 1st IFAA World Indoor in Tulsa, OK, USA, and the 1st European Indoor in Russelsheim, Germany. We will make every effort to provide coverage of these two events in the near future. The “Champion of Nations Award" and competition has been mentioned several times in this publication. If you are an NFAA member or, a member of any other IFAA affiliated countries' association, you may be eligible to participate in this event at WFAC-96. If you are interested in being a member of your countries' team you should contact your IFAA Representative or your national leadership. IFAA is encouraging National teams to wear some form of attire to show their nationality. In the U.S. the NFAA is paying the team entry fee. *

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Archery is the only sport that I know of that is open to all ages, most physical conditions, races, religions, and it does not matter if you are man or boy, woman or girl. It has been said "it may not be the sport of Kings, but it is the King of sports." Archery in all its forms traditional, primitive, contemporary, spectator, recreational, competition and hunting appeals to just about everyone. It is great for the body, soul and spirit. Even while we are shooting it releases us and helps us concentrate. It should never divide us. We have allowed the many forms of archery to divide us, and our equipment that runs from a simple stick and string to the highly technical and complex sights, pulleys and cams. However we are of the same sport. The Christian is told, "So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another." Romans 12:5. What the Church of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has done, we in the archery world have closely followed. I am convinced that if we can see what the Church of God has done by its many divisions which is in direct opposition to God's very word: "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgement." I Corinthians 1:10 If we open our eyes and ears both the church and the sport of archery can be healed. We have put the traditions of men ahead of God’s word the Holy Bible, and what does this self same Bible say about following the traditions of men? "But he answered and said unto them, why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition'? Matthew 15:3. What is tradition? According to Webster's Dictionary it

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is "belief or custom handed down orally." We have thrown out or changed God's final authonty, and have become a house divided against itself. We have totally ignored our Lord’s admonition, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand." Matthew 12:25. We the body of Christ (the Church) are out of the Lord's will and not effective because our light is hidden behind our walls and traditions. We must remember that "Ye are the light of the word A city that is set on an hill cannot be hit. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" Matthew 5:14-16 Our final authority in all matters of faith, life and practice commands us to love God above ALL ELSE (even archery) and our neighbor as ourselves! Jesus said unto him, thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and prophets." Matthew 22. 37-40. As if this was not enough Jesus also commanded us "A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." John 13:34 As long as we believers remain divided we are in direct disobedience to the written word of God! The only solution is to return to the Holy Bible of our fathers, and for the Church to put away its differences and traditions. For the non-believer to believe, repent and ask "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved " Romans 10:13. That "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Jesus assured us "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6. Then everyone must come together in repentance and prayer "If my people which are called by my name (Christian), shall humble themselves (you and I), and pray (everyone), and seek my face (God's will, not ours), and turn from their (the Church) wicked ways (all must repent); then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin (the believer), and will heal their land." (Notice if we do not follow what God says He will not even hear our prayers1) II Chronicles 7:14. If we follow this command the Holy Spirit of God will send us an awakening and we will no longer be divided and our land will be healed! Praise the Lord! We archers are so blessed we have the King of sports and the King of Kings, Lord of Lords!

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Joe Rusinek: A Quiet Legend By Dave Staples

B. Joseph Rusinek, president of the Archery Hall of Fame, passed away on the evening of December 11th of Chronic Lymphona Leukemia. Joe's archery friends around the world will miss his vision, his strong leadership and his unique ability to organize the unorganizable. Joe got involved in archery in 1952 as a member of the Anne Arundel Bowmen in Maryland. That same year, he also joined the Maryland Archery Association and the National Field Archery Association (NFAA). It didn't take Joe long to get his feet wet. He was elected president of the Anne Arundel Bowmen in 1953 and in 1956 he became chairman of the board. In 1959, he consummated his ascension in his home state with his election as president of the Maryland Archery Association. Joe and his wife, Jane, founded Jo Jan Sportsequip, Inc., indoor archery lanes and pro shop in 1965. In 1966, one year after starting his new business, Joe felt strongly that the embryonic archery lane operators needed a national organization to offer their archery customers consistency and affordable pricing. He became not only the founder but the first president of the Archery Lane Operations Association, Inc (ALOA) and held that office until 1972. The impact of ALOA on archery manufacturers and retailers was monumental. In essence, it changed the way archery did business. While serving as president of ALOA and as a member of the American Archery Council board of directors, Rusinek initiated a dialogue with George Helwig, then president of the National Archery Association (NAA), Dave Staples, then president of the Professional Archery Association (PAA), and Pat Wingfield, then president of the National Field Archery Association (NFAA). The presidents of the four national archery organizations then approached Bob Kelly, a moving force in the Archery Manufacturers Association (AMO) at that time and, under the umbrella of the American Archery Council, they founded the Archery Hall of Fame. Joe always felt at the very core of his being that the sport he loved must recognize those who, by their ability to compete, their ability to hunt and their ability to influence and organize, made major contributions to archery. He wanted archery to emulate other leading sports and form a Hall of Fame to honor outstanding contributors to their sport with a lasting

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Hall of Fame. Joe became the first president of the Hall of Fame in 1971 and continued to serve in that capacity until his death. During the first five years, the Hall of Fame was a committee of the American Archery Council. In 1976, with the help of Bob Kelly, the Hall directors established an independent corporation which today — 25 years later — stands as the Archery Hall of Fame, Inc. In the realm of archery education and administration, Joe was a national tournament director and referee and a director of the PAA International School. From 1965 through 1988, Joe was president of Jo Jan Sportsequip, Inc. and served as a sales rep for Martin Archery and Shakespeare Archery as well. Joe and Jane Rusinek, as Joe Jan Sportsequip, Inc., manufactured the Mono-Fletcher and the Multi-Fletcher. This business was subsequently acquired by Joe's nephew and continues in operation today in Washington, Pennsylvania. During his long and prestigious career, Joe was Bowman of the Year in Maryland in 1960, received the NFAA Medal of Merit in 1968, was recognized by Archery Business magazine in 1985 for his significant contributions to the business of archery in their selection of "50 Who Made a Difference" and, in 1991 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Saunders Archery, Joe was recognized for his vision in forming ALOA. In commenting on the loss of Joe Rusinek, Dick Lattimer, president of the Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization (AMO), said, "Few people have touched all facets of our sport and business of archery the way Joe Rusinek has. Many stand on the sidelines to see what will happen. Joe jumped in with both feet back in the early 1950's and spent over 50 years helping to make things happen for our sport. He was a "good man," to quote our Papa Bear, and we will all miss him a lot. But, we shall forever carry his gentle smile and commitment to our sport within our hearts until we all meet again." Although Joe's influence and efforts on the part of archery were widespread, his lasting and crowning achievement will always be his role as the founder and moving spirit of the Archery Hall of Fame, Inc. Easton, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1995 People and Places Continued

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Precision Shooting Equipment Company History

PSE PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, PETE SHEPLEY (C) SHOWING THE PROGRESS IN DESIGN OF THE PSE COMPOUND BOWS OVER THE YEARS WITH PSE'S JIM JORDAN (L) AND ALLAN SMITH (R).

Back in 1970, Pete Shepley used to receive a lot of good-natured ribbing from his fellow product engineers at the Magnavox Corporation about his devotion to the designing of archery related equipment during company lunch hours Today, Pete heads the largest privately owned archery equipment manufacturing company in the country, now devoting all his time to the development of the most advanced compound bows and related equipment ever produced. In the early ‘70's Pete experimented with new designs for bow release aids, and later developed a plastic, flexible arrow vane to replace feathers for longer life and weather resistance. Then he turned his design capabilities to the perfection of his first compound bow. He introduced his first bow to archers at an Indiana tournament Within a week he received orders for 200 just like it The following two weeks saw an additional 700 requests from across the country, simply from wordof-mouth advertising. PSE was born With humble beginnings in a 700-square foot building in Mohomet, Illinois, PSE was one of the first five companies to obtain licensing under the Allen Patent for compound bows Of the original five, PSE is the only company still manufacturing compound bows In 1982 PSE moved its entire operation — employees and all — to Tucson, Arizona, incorporating the manufacturing and production in one location. As a sharp contrast to the modest 700 square foot original location, PSE’s corporate offices, factory, and pro shop facilities practically fill an entire city block in central Tucson Archers can count on PSE to bring advanced manufacturing techniques to the industry. PSE was one of the first companies to machine bow risers and accessories from solid aluminum. PSE pioneered the four stage forging process for bow risers to create strong, lightweight bows. Today PSE is the industry's largest manufacturer holding twenty patents for bow design and archery products. These improvements spread throughout the industry to everyone’s benefit, not just PSE. “Research and development are the most expensive stages in manufacturing,” Pete Shepley explains, “but we're committed to it and to making the whole industry grow, not just our slice of the pie." Approximately 23,000 square feet of office space, and 120,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space is available at the present PSE location. Incoming (raw materials) and outgoing (shipping) warehouses are located on opposite sides of the facility to streamline production.

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The PSE retail pro shop occupies a corner of the building offering the entire PSE line, hunting supplies and shooting lanes The PSE Dealer School which began in 1989 is a permanent classroom facility conducting schools monthly, and having a track record of graduating over 2400 dealers One thing Pete Shepley believes in wholeheartedly is maintaining the integrity of the product by producing as much of it in-house as possible This attitude encompasses advertising, marketing, and video as well. The PSE Video department has produced eight tapes designed to better acquaint archers with the intricacies and capabilities of their equipment. The Adventures in Video Series has twelve hunting titles that range throughout North America and other parts of the world. The PSE Promotion Express is a factory showroom on eighteen wheels. With over 160 scheduled stops and 50,000 miles per year under its bumpers, the Express gives over one million archery enthusiasts the opportunity of a hands-on experience with PSE’s whole product line. A recent addition to the facility is the huge 100 meter outdoor range. It is FITA/Olympic qualified, and also features a full length covered ramada including lights for nighttime use. For more information, contact: Dan Hawk, Mgr. Marketing and Communications Dept, PSE, 2727 N. Fairview, P.O. Box 5487, Dept. USA, Tucson, AZ 85703. Phone (520) 884,9065, Fax (520)884-1479.

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professional 3-D archer who has spent many years in the sport of archery, his favorite pastime is designing archery equipment and improving existing designs For more information contact Chuck Terrell, American Archery, 1583 Hwy. 77, Dept. USA, Southside, AL 35107. Phone (205)442-1196, Fax (205)442-1197.

Muzzy Bursting at the Seams — Moves to Larger Facility

INGE AND JIM FITZGERALD, OWNERS OF X-RING, PRESENT AN AWARD TO SCOTT HESTER AND JEFF PUGH. REPRESENTATIVES OF ELLETT BROS. IN CHAPIN, SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES THAT ELLETT BROS WAS THE TOP DISTRIBUTOR IN THE NATION FOR X-RING.

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It was bound to happen. When a company grows as quickly as MUZZY it's only a matter of time before a move is dictated. Such is the case now for this innovative company that made its mark on the archery industry by designing and manufacturing a broadhead line that was incredibly tough, versatile and accurate Said company spokesman, John Musacchia, Jr., "Due to the tremendous demand for MUZZY products as well as our desire to expand our lines and control more of our production capability we determined the time was right for a move to a larger facility." “This new facility is located on ten acres and we have plans to purchase the adjacent ten acres next year Our plan is to use the current building for R&D, design, accounting and manufacturing. To fulfill our two year plan, we will then build another facility to house the administrative offices, warehouse and shipping It is the perfect solution to address the present and future needs of MUZZY Products." MUZZY Products may be reached at their new address and phone immediately Muzzy Products, 110 Beasley Rd, Dept. USA, Cartersville, GA 30120. Phone (770)387-9300, Fax (770)386-1777

Patton Archery Mfg. Starts Construction on New Facility

MARK JACKEY, X-RING SALES DIRECTOR, PRESENTS A PLAQUE TO DAN POTTER OF DWP & ASSOC. THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES THAT DAN WAS THE TOP SALES REP FOR X-RING IN 1995

For information contact X-Ring Archery Products, HC Box 163 1/2, Dept USA, Ravenna, KY 40472. Phone (606)723-2431, Fax (606)723-4909.

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Norway, Ml — Patton Archery Mfg., Inc. has announced the start of construction on their new 6,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility The new plant will be located on three (3) acres in the Norway/Vulcan Industrial Park; three (3) miles from their current location Patton Archery Mfg , Inc. manufactures compound bow limbs; straight glass, recurve, crossbow and laminated straight glass limbs “We started our business in May of 1992 and have experienced a steady increase each year," said company president Dennis A Patton “Our new facility will allow us to continue to increase our production, utilizing new equipment, adding additional employees, and allow us to expand in other areas" Construction will be complete in late February 1996 For information contact Patton Archery Mfg., Inc., P. O Box 161, Dept USA, Norway, Ml 49870. Phone (906)563-5990, Fax (906)563-7344.

Scott Archery Moves Into New Manufacturing Facility

Precision Shooting Equipment has purchased the legendary Hot-Shot release aid company “Our acquisition of this company enables PSE to add these time-tested release aids to our already extensive line of accessories. We have retained all the tooling and dies, and production has continued with virtually no loss in shipping to existing accounts," said Jim Jordan, PSE VP of Sales & Marketing. Inquiries can be directed to PSE, P. O. Box 5487, Dept USA, Tucson, AZ 85703. Phone (520)884-9065, Fax (520)884-1479

The New American Archery On January 2, 1996, Spencer Land owner of High Country Archery announced the sale of American Archery to a group of investors The New American Archery will be located in the Gadsden, Alabama area. The new owners, Archie Phillips and Chuck Terrell are planning on having a booth at this years' Bowhunting Trade Show. Archie Phillips is a noted outdoor personality owning a syndicated TV show and one of the largest taxidermy businesses in the country. Chuck Terrell is a well known

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Scott Archery recently completed their move into a new 15,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The new modern facility will house all departments including research and development, production, shipping, administration, and an indoor test range. Bill Scott, President of Scott Archery states, “Our customers and their continued support of our products has allowed us to capitalize this new venture to better meet their current needs and better anticipate the future "

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Scott Archery designs and produces 100% American made archery accessories including several different styles of popular release aids, a wire pin sight, and a carbon arrow rest. Scott Archery releases are preferred by many of the top 3-D champions and renowned bow hunters. Scott hints that due to the increased efficiencies at the new facility, more new products may be on the way. For more information on Scott Archery Products, contact Bill Scott at Scott Archery Manufacturing, Inc., 101 Tug Branch Road, Dept USA, Clay City, KY 40312 Phone (606) 663-2734.

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Mr. Schuh has been a full-time free-lance writer since 1971 and has served as editor of the “Bows & Arrows" column of Sports Afield since 1989. He is the author of a half a dozen books including Fundamentals of Bowhunting (1990) and Bowhunter’s Encyclopedia (1987). He is active on the lecture circuit, presenting dozens of seminars nationwide each year on big game bowhunting techniques. Additionally, he serves as hunting industry advisor to Hoyt USA and Easton.

An Oregon native and U.S Army Vietnam veteran, Mr. Schuh earned his degrees in English from the University of Idaho (1971) and in Journalism from the University of Oregon (1977) Bowhunter was founded in 1971 and will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 1996 The magazine's paid circulation is listed at 200,000 Six bimonthly issues and two special issues of Bowhunter are published each year by Cowles Magazines, Inc. Cowles Magazines, Inc., is a diversified media company which comprises four magazine groups: Healthy Lifestyles, Collectibles, History and Recreation Additionally, the company operates book, distribution, TV/video programming and production units, and a creative services divisions. Cowles Magazines is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with operations in Lakewood, CO; Harrisburg, PA, Leesburg, VA, Middlebury, VT, and Minnetonka, MN. It is part of Cowles Media Company, a newspaper, magazine and information services company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For information contact Bowhunter Magazine, P. O. Box 8200, Dept USA, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8200. Phone (717)6579555, Fax (717)657-9552.

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Bechtelsville, PA — Five long time sales representatives have purchased Sherwood Schoch Representatives, Inc. They will operate the business under the new name of Premiere Sales Representatives, Inc Sherwood Schoch will be available to the organization on a consulting basis The five new shareholder/owners of Premiere Sales Representatives, Inc. are. Saffell Blackburn, Henry Fulmer. David Grabow, Jim Roe. and Wait Seville Jeff Roe and Louis Seville will remain as subcontracting representatives. “Premiere represents 125 years of experience in the industry. We have an extremely strong, dedicated staff and we're very excited about the future of this company," states president Walt Seville. With access to an established dealer network covering all areas east of the Mississippi, Premiere Sales Representatives, Inc. will continue to provide the same archery product knowledge and sales expertise without any disruption of the high quality service it has always delivered For more information contact Walt Seville, Premiere Sales Representatives, Inc., 279 Heydts Schoolhouse Rd., Dept. USA, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Phone (610)367-7951, Fax (610)367-2540. *

PSE to Rep Several New Archery Accessories Precision Shooting Equipment, the world’s leader in archery manufacturing has announced new relationships with several archery accessory manufacturers. These products will be represented by PSE’s 20 regional sales managers.

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Arizona EZ-Fletch, a manufacturer of fletching-jigs and accessories. • R & R Stabilizers • Allan Bag targets Each of these companies represent a quality product in keeping with PSE’s desire to supply

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Bohning Celebrates 50 Years 1946 - 1996

Lake City, Ml - The Bohning Company, Ltd is proud to announce the celebration of their golden anniversary. Since 1946, Bohning has supplied the archery industry with new solutions, quality products, and the finest customer service . . Each time a dealer or consumer attaches a nock, feather, vane or point to an arrow shaft

— it is largely due to the research and development efforts of Rollin Bohning. In 1946, Rollin Bohning, an avid archer, as well as a research chemist by profession, became dissatisfied with the cements available to bond broadheads to hunting shafts Archers used everything from hide glues to a paste made from flour and water to keep points on, and in most cases they had to pin them on in addition to gluing them. This led to the development of Ferr-L-Tite, which remains the industry standard for adhering hardware to wood and aluminum shafts 50 years later. “Archery was a very small industry in the late 1940’s," states Colby Johnson, who followed Rollin as Bohning president and now resides as chairman of the board. “There was Chuck Saunders, Earl Hoyt, Fred Bear, Doug Easton, and Rollin Bohning That was pretty much the nucleus of it then, and of course the market they supplied was fairly limited. Doug and Rollin were good friends, and Doug asked Rollin if he could develop another adhesive — one that would successfully adhere fletching to aluminum shafts " In 1948, as aluminum shafts were gaining popularity, Doug’s request spurred the development of yet another breakthrough solution for archers. Fletch-Tite fletching cement was a product so revolutionary, and one that has remained so effective, that since its inception there has rarely been an archer who has not used it faithfully. In the late forties Dacron bowstring material was introduced. Rollin developed a combination

Target Panic Solution By Frank Pearson Target panic is something none of us like to talk about, but most of us have encountered and many of us suffer through daily. I define “target panic” as the fear of not knowing when to shoot. What is needed to overcome target panic School of Archery is a “trigger”. For years I have used a clicker and Becky, my wife, still does. I have, however, recently come up with a method that seems to be working for a lot of people who didn't even realize what was causing their erratic shooting. Following I will outline the procedures, I tell my students to try.

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of beeswax and other waxes and oils to create a compound which would blend into the bowstring fibers, dramatically extending the life of the bowstring. This wax was named Tex-Tite. It rounded out the initial product line of The Bohning Company, Ltd. and remains today as one of the company’s leading products. In 1958 Fletch-Lac lacquer was introduced to both the archery and fishing industry. Fletch-Lac, a long-awaited solution for the sporting goods industry, was the first paint to provide a durable, lasting finish when applied to aluminum, chrome and stainless steel. It soon became the standard for dipping and cresting arrow shafts and was also successfully used to paint fishing lures Today, Fletch-Lac and Lure-Lac are offered in a multitude of colors, with technical research and improvements occurring on a continual basis. In the seventies, the Bohning Company further developed their in-house tool & die capabilities. About this same time, one of the company’s biggest challenges came with the introduction of plastic vanes. The lack of success that early vane manufacturers were having with uniformity, ingredients and production was causing adhesion problems that Bohning felt it necessary to address. “We got lots of calls about vanes coming off, and people thought it was our adhesive. We didn't discover it overnight, but the central problem turned out to be release agents in the vane material," Colby Johnson recalled Bohning made the decision to invest in their own vane production machinery, convinced they

Take your sight off your bow. Stand close to an empty bale. Draw the bow back and anchor (if shooting a release aid, put your finger or thumb on the trigger of your release). Hold in this position for about 2 seconds Then out loud say “Frank says NOW." On the word “NOW" set the release off or release the string with your fingers. Follow through for about 2 seconds.

Repeat this process over and over. The more you do it the smoother it will feel. After doing this for about 30 minutes, put your sight back on the bow. Sight the bow in at about 7 yards and put up a new face Shoot a 60 arrow round such as an NFAA Indoor round or two FITA 300 rounds. Next shoot a 60 arrow round at 15 yards. After shooting these 120 arrows you should be comfortable enough to move back to 20 yards. At this point the only problems you should be having would be a result of: • Not waiting the full 2 seconds of aiming before saying “Frank says NOW" or not saying it at all. (Keep in mind to hold that perfect form for 2 seconds after the shot, too!) • Whispering the phrase is okay but just thinking it doesn't work Your mind can think it a whole lot faster than you can say it and you need this time to slow things down so that you can make a nice, smooth shot. As with any procedure the more you practice it the better you will become. You also have to do it all the time for it to work You can’t just do it on one arrow or end and then not the next

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could build vanes that would hold up and stay on After much research, experimenting and testing, Bohnmg came up with a vinyl and urethane extruded vane that met the high quality, adhesion and arrow flight standards they had been looking for Bohning now extensively produces their original Fletch-Tite vanes, Knife Wing II vanes, and Bi-Delta vanes in complete size and color ranges. After the problems with the vanes were solved, Bohning expanded their work force and began injection molding for nock production Now offering four different nock styles in a myriad of color and size combinations, Bohning is a leading producer of nocks offering high quality at an economical price. In the early 80's Bohning purchased a small, Detroit-based broadhead manufacturer. Black Copperhead was one of the original massproduced broadheads This acquisition led to the development of, and the eventual replacement by, the more contemporary Blazer and Zapper, replaceable blade broadheads The initial three products — Ferr-L-Tite, Fletch-Tite and Tex-Tite were the foundation of a product line which has since grown into hundreds of items and has positioned Bohning as the chemical experts of the archery industry Technological advancements in manufacturing and a firm commitment to service and quality throughout the entire product line are the pillars of Bohning’s continued growth and success. Although the Archery Division remains the firm's foundation, diversification is an evolving pattern that Bohning plans to continue. There are now five other divisions — Golf, Tool & Die, Music & Percussion, Christmas Tree Colorant, and Fishing. The Bohning Company, Ltd. continues to develop effective solutions to answer the needs of the industries they are involved with, providing only the highest quality products and service for their customers. For more information contact The Bohning Company Ltd., 7361 N. Seven Mile Rd., Dept. USA, Lake City, Ml 49651-9379. Phone (616)229-4247, Fax (616)229-4615.

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NEW PRODUCTS Browning Introduces New OmniCam™ Single Cam Bow Morgan, UT — Browning's new OmniCam™ single cam bow features one cam that provides a full 10% let-off for comfort when holding at full draw. The machined aluminum OmniCam system incorporates a unique dual-track idler and a special inner cam for a designed-m positive stop and absolute shot-to-shot consistency. The OmniCam removes all wheel balance and roll-over timing issues and the one-of-a-kind design allows the use of steel cables and conventional strings There is no stretching nor change in draw length or draw weight which is common to conventional single-cam bows. Browning’s unique inner cam design allows draw length adjustments without pressing the bow and does not require extra modules. The new OmniCam utilizes Browning’s onepiece forged and machined aluminum PowerRiser that provides superior limb-to-limb alignment. Multi-layer fiberglass/graphite/Kevlar limbs give absolute maximization of limb and cam energy loading for top performance The OmniCam will be offered in Mossy Oak Fall Foliage or Phantom camo patterns or in Imperial, Champagne, Teal or Wine. For a free 1996 full color archery catalog featuring Browning’s new OmniCam bow and other Browning archery products contact: Browning, One Browning Place, Dept. USA, Morgan, Utah 84050. Phone (801)876-2711, Fax (801)876-3331.

Hoyt Introduces Innovative AlphaTec Carbonite Bow Salt Lake City, UT — Hoyt sets a new standard in archery with AlphaTec, the ultimate high performance speed bow AlphaTec is precisely machined by Hoyt USA from solid aluminum. Its unique design technology stiffens, strengthens and lightens the AlphaTec riser. Hoyt is the only archery manufacturer to successfully integrate an overdraw system directly into the riser. This integration eliminates the noise, vibration,

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movement, and weight associated with add-on systems A I p h a Te c features Hoyt's superior Carbonite Limbs. Carbonite limbs are a four limb design with multi-laminated glass and carbon construction. This combination forms the ultimate in a lightweight limb. Hoyt has revolutionized the placement of the cable guard bar with AlphaTec. AlphaTec's cable guard bar design allows the bar to be positioned much closer to the center of the riser This new, near center position creates less torque which increases forgiveness, accuracy, and shootability, while still allowing for hand clearance during let down. AlphaTec also features Hoyt's WeightLock locking Limb Bolts and Pro Target or Pro Hunting Grip For more information on Hoyt’s new AlphaTec bow line, contact your local Hoyt USA pro shop or send $2.00 to Hoyt USA, 543 N. Neil Armstrong Rd , Dept. USA, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-2825 Phone (801)363-2990. Fax (801)537-1470.

Mountaineer Archery Introduces Ultra Smooth, Lightweight, 3D Challenger Mountaineer brings the performance enhanced, reflex Challenger riser, together with Mountaineer's famous eight layer laminated limbs and quiet energy wheels for an unbelievably smooth hunting and 3D machine. The bow is light enough to carry all day and the limbs remain easy to draw, even in the harshest of temperatures. Multi draw energy wheels, the Fast-trac® cable system and best finish in the business are all is standard on this smoothest of Mountaineers. Peak draw weights include 50,60, 70, and 80 pounds and center

position draw lengths are 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31. You can have confidence in the bow when you head for the woods. For information contact Mountaineer Archery, Phone (304)525-9223, Fax (304)525-9242

High Country Archery Introduces Single Cam The Bow™ Dunlap, TN — High Country Archery, the world’s innovation leader in high tech bowhunting equipment, is pleased to announce that it has developed the very first of the new generation of single cam bows and they call it . . naturally ..TheBow because it takes yesterday’s revolutionary ideas to a highly refined and very shooter-friendly plane which eliminates all the shooting difficulties archers have discovered with their current generation of single cam bows “Now, this is truly revolutionary," says High Country President Spencer Land “High Country's The Bow is the future. Imagine your single cam bow with Performance not just Promotion and Promises. You want the cams and limbs to shoot in synchrony, so we guarantee even limb deflection and with an in-line bowstring, there won't be torque problems you have to overcome before you can shoot this one cam bow Our multiple string configuration absolutely eliminates the nock movement that continues to plague single cam bows from other companies. And best of all, this bow has a rated IBO speed of 305 fps! At last — a single cam bow that really and truly lives up to its potential'" The Bow is built with 80% let-off and is available in four packages. A. SL2 Cast Aluminum Handle in Tree Leaf™ 27”-32" at 50#, 60# or 70#. B. Black Dynasty Machined Handle with Tree Leaf™ Limbs: 27n-31" at 50#, 60#, 70# or 80# C Tree Leaf™ Dynasty Handle and Limbs. 27"-31” at 50#, 60#, 70# or 80#. D. Tree Leaf™ MR2 Machined Riserand Limbs. 27”-31" at 50#, 60#, 70# or 80#. * Additional patents pending on The Bow™ from High Country Archery. For additional information, contact High Country Archery, 312 Industrial Park Drive, Dept USA, Dunlap, TN 37327. Phone (615)949-5000.

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Since each grip is hand made, Loesch Enterprises can produce just about any special shape an individual shooter may need In addition, these grips are made from beautiful wood laminates that give a noticeably different feel than plastic. Loesch Enterprises grips are available for all Hoyt half-grip machined bows, the new Hoyt Avalon, PSE Mach, Infinity, and Centra series bows, and the Sky Conquest. Loesch Enterprises can also create custom grips for any other machined riser or cast riser with a separate grip. All are available in dozens of laminate colors to match any Camo or color. Right, Left, High, Low, 3-D Ultra Low, or any special order. We are also making a sleak new form-fitting target armguard along with the finest hand made knives available anywhere. Both are available in the same laminates as the grips. For information contact Loesch Enterprises, 3233 Windchase Blvd. #501, Dept. USA. Houston, TX 77082. Phone (713)597-9570. *

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Light, Compact, Quick, Quiet and Dependable Mathews Feather Light The Mathews Feather Light is, well, light as a feather! Weighing in at a mere 3'/» pounds this bow is as easy to carry as it is to shoot. The Feather Light features new Slimline limbs and the new “Pro Cam", the quietest and most advanced single cam made. The “Pro Cam" also makes this bow exceptionally easy to set up and tune.

Feather Light shooters know this bow to be accurate, smooth-shooting and extremely fast (AMO 60 lbs. .30"- 228 f.p. s.; IBO 5 grains per lb., 70lbs., 30"-295f.p.s.). This makes the Feather Light an exceptional 3D or indoor target bow. And with its short, 38" axle-to-axle length, it's also an effective and maneuverable hunting bow.

The Feather Light is available in 40, 50, 60 or 70 pound peak weights and has standard 65% let-off or optional 80% letoff (with hysteresis) As standard equipment, the Feather Light sports a beautifully-crafted walnut grip, an extra large sight window and Trebark IIs camo.

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Johnson, Dykman Lead in Olympic Trials Photos by Lloyd Brown

San Diego Open — Women s medalists: Lindsay Langston, silver; Janet Dykman, gold; Alison Williamson of Great Britain, bronze. Butch Johnson (Woodstock, Conn.) and Janet Dykman (El Monte, Calif.) lead in the Olympic Training Team rankings after the first two (of six) events to select the '96 Olympic Archery Team. Following Dykman in the women’s competition is Lindsay Langston (Mesa, Ariz.) and Ruth Rowe (McLean, Va.) are tied for second, Jessica Carlson (Schoolcraft. Mich.) in fourth, Judi Adams (Scottsdale, Ariz.) in fifth, Kathic Loesch (Houston, Texas) in sixth, Janet Barrs (Salt Lake City, Utah) in seventh and Natalie Wells (San Jose, Calif.) in eighth. Behind Johnson in the men’s event is Rod White (Hermitage, Pa.) in second, Justin Huish (Simi Valley, Calif.) in third. Jay Barrs (Salt Lake City, Utah) in fourth, Vic Wundcrle (Mason City, Ill.) in fifth, Lonny King (Grand Rapids, Mich.) in sixth, Ed Eliason (Stansbury Park, Utah) in seventh, and Rick McKinney (Gilbert, Ariz.) in eighth. The Olympic Training Team of eight men and eight women was selected last fall. Team members must now compete against each other at a series of six events to determine which three men and three women will represent the U.S. at the ’96 Olympic Games, July 28-Aug. 2 in Stone Mountain, Ga. MARCH - APRIL 1996

Men s medalists: Butch Johnson, silver; Martinas Grov of Norway, gold; Justin Huish, bronze.

“As far as performance goes, I was pretty pleased with the athletes at the first two events,” said ‘96 Olympic Team Coach Mike King. “It shows that they are working hard and making gains. I’m quite optimistic for the Games and I think we'll continue to see gains as we get closer to the Olympics.” The first two events were held Feb. 2-5 at the ARCO Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. First was the San Diego Open, Feb. 2-3, which was an open tournament. Second was an Olympic Training Team only event on Feb. 5. Dykman won the San Diego Open, defeating Langston, 110-109. Great Britain’s Alison Williamson, ranked 22nd in the world, won the bronze with a 107-94 victory' over Rowe. On the men’s side, Norway's Martinus Grov, ranked second in the world, defeated Johnson, 111-110 in the gold-medal match. Huish and King faced off in the bronze-medal match, with Huish winning 105-100. The ‘96 Olympic Team is being selected through a point-system process in which archers are awarded points based on their rankings (one for first, two for second, etc.) in three areas: Olympic Round scores (averaged), Olympic Round wins (total number) and placement. The

This Issue Pages 129 - 140 • Olympic Trials Update • Message from Bob Balink

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•Compound Invitational

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• All American’s Training Camp • USAT Requirements

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• NAA Restructures Youth Competition • College Division News

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• National Ski-Archery • Coaching Courses Offered

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• New NAA Members

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• 1996 JOAD Events • F1TA Records

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• End Notes • NAA Star Tournament Calendar

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Bob Balink NAA Executive Director

NAA STAFF Robert C. Balink, Executive Director Christine McCartney, Director of Programs Linda Marten. National Events Coordinator Colleen Walker Mar, Communications One Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone (719)578-4576 FAX (719)632-4733

NAA BOARD OF GOVERNORS Eastern Region Julia Bowers 2192 Kolb Drive Lancaster, PA 17601 (717)393-5926

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Western Region Thomas Stevenson Jr. Carol Strausburg 11893 Mansa Ct. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714)435-1757 USOC Athlete Advisory Council Representative Allen Rasor Jr. ARCO Training Center 1750 Wueste Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91915 (619)482-6260 ext. 6452

NAA Active Archer Athlete (Olympic) Denise Parker 4253 W. Yorkshire Cir. S. Jordan. UT 84095 (801)280-8814 Elite Compound Archer Sandy Gottlieb 269 Adler Court Azusa, CA 91702-6226 (818)969-9291

NFAA Representative Paul Double 8129 Bennett Branch Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (301)829-2842 National Championship Tournament Director Thomas Green 9830 Tavernor Rd. Wilton, CA 95693

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Below is an excerpt from the NAA's / 996 High Performance Plan (HPP) "Markers" which are directly related to the NAA's annual Centralized Funding from the United States Olympic Committee. Approximately one-third of the NAA's annual income comes from the USOC, down from sixty-five percent just a few years ago.

Develop a comprehensive plan for the elite archer training program. This will include an analysis of the Resident Athlete Program, plus goals and objectives for the next quadrennium. Analyze the role of personal and national team coaches and their relationship to the elite archer training program. This would include a coaches summit (with support from a USOC facilitator) prior to the end of the year. A goal of the summit would include development of a High Performance Plan for the NAA coach Development Program. The importance of the NAA's annual markers cannot be overstated. Not only do our markers directly affect the NAA's budget but, more importantly, they also establish priorities for the NAA as they relate to the NAA's overall goals and objectives. This marker will have a lasting and dramatic impact for many, many years to come as we strive to grow and develop all disciplines of our exciting sport. That is, IF the NAA is successful in achieving its goals. We are pleased to report that our Coaches Development Committee (CDC), under the dynamic leadership of chairman Fred Warner, has started 1996 with an enthusiasm that is refreshing and bound to produce dramatic results. The results will be felt throughout all NAA programs . . . from the grass-roots level to the Elite Archer programs. The Coaches Development Committee was recently empowered to revise, strengthen and bring innovation to the many NAA programs and policies related to coaching activities. The committee held its first meeting at the ARCO Training Center in January' and set in motion several changes that are of immediate significance to the coaching community. Importantly, the CDC has included a regional emphasis in several programs so as to limit the

time and expense incurred by your participation. Levels 2,3 and 4 Coach Certification — The NAA currently has 355 Level 2 Instructors, 93 Level 3 Coaches, 39 Level 4 National Coaches and 9 Level 5 Master Coaches. Within the Level 2-4 group, more than 75% have expired coaching certificates. The purpose of recertification is to ensure that all coaches arc informed of developments in archcry in order to maintain the highest standards of coaching performance. There is also a practical side. If you do not maintain both your NAA membership and a valid coaching certificate, your coaching activities are not covered by the NAA's liability insurance policy. Recognizing that in the past, re-certification has been both cosily and time consuming, several changes in policy have been made. 1) Effectively immediately, all Level 2,3 and 4 certificates are valid for 4+ years. Your certificate will expire on December 31 of the fourth year following its year of issue. 2) Recertification is also valid for 4+ years and requires only that you complete one event from a list of many coaching related activities. 3) Recertification seminars will continue to be held by the NAA but will be two day events rotated, annually, between the three regional Olympic Training Centers (OTCs). Levels 2,3 and 4 Coaching Courses — Many important changes to our coaching courses have been initiated to make them regionally accessible and to modernize the content and methods of instruction. 1) The waiting period before a Level 2 Instructor can lake the Level 3 Coach course is eliminated. The two year waiting period between Levels 3 and 4 remains in effect. 2) The separate Level 3 and 4 courses have been combined into a single five day, Level 3/4 course. The course will be presented at the highest level with distinctions between Level 3 and 4 candidates being made on the basis of assignments, coaching and teaching activities, evaluations and expectations. The course will be structured with more coaching and teaching activities and fewer information based lectures. 3) Both Level 2 and 3/4 courses will contain a major component directed to instruction of compound release archers. 4) The Level 3/4 course will be given each year and rotated between the OTCs. 5) Level 2 courses will be scheduled by request through the NAA office. 6) Instructor Trainer courses will be scheduled by request through the NAA office. Other initiatives include plans for Adult Athlete Training camps, to be conducted al the same lime as Level 3/4 courses, and upgrading the National Team Coach Selection Program. Without a doubt, the NAA's Coaches Development Committee is on the move and clearly up to the challenges we face in CONTINUED ON PAGE 133

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Direct Elimination Women Gold-Medal Match Dykman def. Langston, 110-109 Bronze-Medal Match Williamson def. Rowe 107-94 Semifinals Langston def. Rowe, 103-102; Dykman def. Williamson. 104-102 Quarterfinals Rowe def. Carlson 111-102; Langston def. Adams 103-98; Williamson def. Loesch 112101; Dykman def. Larsson 107-97 1/8 Elimination Carlson, Williamson, Dykman received byes; Rowe def. Barrs 155-152; Adams def. Caron 144-110; Langston def. Wiese 152-110; Loesch def. Wells 149-144; Larsson def. Kane 151-143

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points are then totalled and the archers are ranked, with the lowest number of points receiving first place. Selection #2, for training team members only, consisted of three direct elimination rounds. Once the calculations were made, Dykman again came out on top, while '88 Olympic gold medalist Jay Barrs was first for the men. The third and fourth events will be held March 22-25 in Austin, Texas. The fifth event will be the Atlanta Grand Prix Archery Tournament, April 9-14 in Slone Mountain, Ga. and the sixth event will follow on April 15. The ’96 U.S. Olympic Archcry Team will be announced following the competition on April 15. ’96 U.S. Olympic Archery Team Selection Process Rankings After First Two (of Six) Olympic Team Selection Events Total points are included in parentheses. Men I. Butch Johnson, Woodstock, Conn. (4.67) 2. Rod White, Hermitage, Pa. (5.67) 3. Justin Huish, Simi Valley, Calif. (6.0) 4. Jay Barrs, Salt Lake City, Utah (7.33) 5. Vic Wunderle, Mason City, HL (8.67) 6. Lonny King, Grand Rapids, Mich. (10.67) 7. Ed Eliason, Stansbury Park. Utah (I l.O) 8. Rick McKinney, Gilbert, Ariz. (14.0) Women I. Janet Dykman, El Monte, Calif. (2.33) 2. Lindsay Langston, Mesa, Ariz. (6.67) 3. Ruth Rowe, McLean, Va. (6.67) 4. Jessica Carlson, Schoolcraft, Mich. (7.0) 5. Judi Adams, Scottsdale, Ariz. (7.67) 6. Kathie Loesch, Houston, Texas (10.33) 7. Janet Barrs, Salt Lake City, Utah (12.67) 8. Natalie Wells, San Jose, Calif. (15.67)

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Men Gold-Medal Match Grov def. Johnson 111-110 Bronze-Medal Match Huish def. King 105-100 Semifinals Johnson def. Huish 108-107; Grov def. King 112-106 Quarterfinals Johnson def. Bergenheier 113-101; Huish def. While 107-106; Grov def. Eliason 110-103; King def. Wunderle 112-108 1/8 Elimination Johnson def. T ekmitchov 167-147; Bergenheier def. McKinney 159-151; White def. Brumlow 164-151; Huish def. Mainline 164-152; Eliason def. Vaccarello 160-142; Grov def. Rasor 164-151; Wunderle def. Barrs 166-161; King def. Williams 164-155.

Results 1996 San Diego Open (Olympic Team Selection #1) Ranking Round Women 1. Jessica Carlson. Schoolcraft, Mich., 1290 2. Janet Dykman, El Monte, Calif., 1288 3. Alison Williamson, Great Britain, 1264 4. Lindsay Langston, Mesa, Ariz., 1251 5. Judi Adams, Scottsdale, Ariz., 1242 6. Kathie Loesch, Houston, Texas, 1237 7. Karin Larsson, Sweden, 1232 8. Ruth Rowe, McLean, Va.. 1231 9. Janet Barrs, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1213 10. Courtney Kane, Chula Vista, Calif., 1195 11. Natalie Wells, San Jose, Calif., 1192 12. Marlene Caron, Canada, 1044 1996 Olympic Team Selection #2 13. Kathryn Wiese, San Francisco, Calif., 1008 Men Men 1. Jay Barrs, Salt Lake City, Utah 1. Butch Johnson, Woodstock, Conn., 1317 2. Rod White, Hermitage, Pa. 2. Lonny King, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1316 3. Justin Huish, Simi Valley, Calif. 3. Ed Eliason, Stansbury Park, Utah, 1303 4. Butch Johnson, Woodstock, Conn. 4. Justin Huish, Simi Valley, Calif., 1301 5. Vic Wunderle, Mason City, Ill. 5. Rod White, Hermitage, Pa., 1298 6. Ed Eliason, Stansbury Park, Utah 6. Martins Grov, Norway, 1296 7. Rick McKinney. Gilbert, Ariz. 7. Jay Barrs, Sall Lake City, Utah. 1291 8. Lonny King. Grand Rapids, Mich. 8. Rick McKinney, Gilbert, Ariz.. 1250 Women 9. Mike Bergenheier, Tempe, Ariz., 1247 1. Janet Dykman. El Monte, Calif. 10. Vic Wunderle, Mason City. Ill., 1238 2. Judi Adams. Scottsdale, Ariz. 11. Allen Rasor Jr., Atascadero. Calif., 1237 3. Jessica Carlson. Schoolcraft. Mich. 12. Eric Brumlow, Phoenix, Ariz., 1223 4. Ruth Rowe, McLean, Va. 13. Mark Mainline. Simi Valley, Calif., 1219 5. Lindsay Langston, Mesa, Ariz. 14. Brooks Matsuda. Sacramento, Calif.. 1209 6. Kathie Loesch. Houston, Texas 15. Francis Parchaso. San Jose, Calif., 1175 7. Janet Barrs, Sall Lake City, Utah 16. George Tekmitchov. San Diego, Calif.. 1159 8. Natalie Wells, San Jose, Calif. 17. Robert Norvelle, Tucson, Ariz., 1159 18. John Williams, Santa Maria, Calif.. 1153 19. Jason Vaccarello, Palm Desert, Calif., 1069

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Crowe, Pearson Win Compound Invite by Linda Marten

Compound Invitational — Money winners (from left) Becky’ Pearson; Scott Triplett, Anne Bessette, Tom Crowe, Inga Low, and Kirk Ethridge. Competitors for the NAA's 4th Compound Invitational came from 16 states and Costa Rica to brave the sub-zero temperatures and vie for the $1.000 firsi-place prize money. The Olympic Training Center was not available this year, so we converged on Plaza Archer)' and G&G Archery Lanes. Feb. 1-3, in Colorado Springs. Fifteen competitors had represented the U.S. at world competitions. All but one of the tournament's past champions were also in attendance. The completion of the qualifying round found Tom Crowe leading with a score of 595. Scott Triplett was in second with a 588 and Mark Pcnaz was a close third with a 587. On the ladies' side it was a tight race with Becky Pearson al 576, Glenda Penaz at 575,

Inga Low with a 574 and Nancy Zorn with a 573. A score of 576 made the men's championship round. However, a four-way tie between Jeff Button. Ken LaLibertc, Frank Pearson and Stewart Bowman forced a shooloff. Button and LaLiberte moved on to the championship Hight, while Bowman and Pearson went to the consolation flight. Crowe took the early lead, posting a perfect score of 120 in his quarterfinal match against Frank Parry. Crowe's semifinal match with Kirk Ethridge ended with the two tied al 118. Crowe won the shooloff then went on to defeat Triplett, 117-113, in the gold-medal match. In the consolation flight, Bowman look the early lead, thinking all was clear until he faced 17-year-old Levi Reed in the final match. They lied al 112 but Reed won the shooloff.

The consolation bronze-medal match was also full of excitement. Hugo Barrientos went up against Juan Wedel, our Costa Rican guest. and they tied al 114. Wedel was victorious in the shooloff. Becky Pearson found it easy going in the women’s event. Only her semifinal match against Nancy Zorn provided a challenge. She edged Zom 115-114 to advance. In the goldmedal match. Pearson scored a 117-114 victory over Inga Low. An awards gathering took place al the Garden Terrace Club House following the tournament’s excitement. This event was sponsored by Arlync Rhode of The U.S. Archer magazine. Our sincere thanks to Arlyne. Prizes were given to those in the consolation flight. We arc grateful to the following for their donations of merchandise - Bowman continued

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Men’s consolation bracket winner Levi Reed (left) shakes hands with his gold-medal match competitor, Stewart Bowman. THE U. S. ARCHER

All-Americans Spend New Year at Training Center by Jen Jordan The 1995 Collegiate All-Americans celebrated the first holiday of the year by attending a camp held at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center. Of the 20 athcltes who received All-American honors, 15 arrived on New Year’s Day to begin their week-long camp. Julia Bowers of Millersville University in Pennsylvania organized the camp. She was assisted by Texas A&M Coach Cathy Eisck. The athletes spent up to four hours each day shooting and testing. The remainder of their time was spent in seminars organized by Bowers and U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) staff. The USOC staff ran tests on everything from the athletes’ leg strength to their center of gravity movement during a shot. Each archer was

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Winner Becky Pearson gets in a little reading during the men s consolation round. Equipment, Carter Enterprises, Cavalier Equipment, Easton, Martin Archery, Morrell Manufacturing and Stanislawski Archcry Products. Powerade provided the energy drink for the weekend. Sincere thanks go out to Plaza Archery and G&G Archery' Lanes for opening their doors to us and for their help. Everyone had a wonderful lime. This article wouldn’t be complete without a thank you to the tournament staff. Without them, there would be no tournaments. The Tournament Directors were Bob Green and Linda Marten. The Director ofShooting was Leigh Green. The officials were Randi Smith, Con Woolson and Jenny Woolson.

Linda Marten is the NAA’s National Events Coordinator. MARCH - APRIL 1996

supplied with the test resuls as well as the group results. The information will be invaluable to the archers and it will also be included in a larger data bank for the future use of other archers. The force platform test was one of the most innovative tests done on the archers. Each archer took his turn shooting on the platform which then measured the body sway during each shot. In the results, the archer could see the amount of variation and could compare high-scoring as well as low-scoring shots. The idea of being able to compare good and bad shots was taken a step further as the USOC Sport Biomechanist Dr. Sarah Smith used an overhead camera to determine bow arm and shoulder angles before, during and after the shot. Information supplied to participants suggested that the angle was less than 10 degrees for archers with the strongest form. Time spent in seminars addressed tuning questions, the mental game and nutrition. One of the highlights of the seminar-portion of the camp was talking with Sports Psychologist Lisa Francecn. She spent a lot of time discussing the specific mental needs of archers; in particular, the candidates for the ’96 U.S. Olympic Team. Having this knowledge and experience gave her credibility with our sport. She gave all in attendance a great number of ideas to use when they are faced with the Olympic Round. While they were shooting, the archers got feedback and ideas not only from Bowers and Eisek, but also from equipment such as a heart rate monitor and an EMG muscle use monitor. By measuring the heart rale diffemtial between resting and shooting, both in practice and competition situations, the archers could determine their stress level during competition and how to keep it down. With the EMG testing, participants determined which muscles they were using at various points during the shot and to what extent the muscles were being used.

Bowers and Eisek worked with individual archers throughout the week, finding strengths and weaknesses in each person’s shot. With their help, the archers were able to help one another work on specific portions of each shot. The All-American archers arrived at camp with a concrete idea of what they wanted to work on. Learning from one another became one of the participants’ most valuable tools. Each had something strong to offer and each was willing to share information. Participants: Amanda Atkins, Ben Bailey, Heather Ballou, John Blaschekc, Diana Diep, Jennifer Jordan, Jo Malany, Jason McKittrick. Lori Mitchell, Amy Murphy, Shane Parker, Craig Sanders, Alex Versosa, Mark Williams, Scott Williams.

Jen Jordan will graduate this yearfrom James Madison University, where she is majoring in English. She was the bronze medalist at the ’95 U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships.

Notice About USAT Requirements Tournaments for 1996 Ranking points:

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supporting and growing one of our most important resources... our coaches. The efforts and successes of the CDC will benefit everyone!

CDC Committee members include: Fred Warner (NY), Chair; Jane Johnson (OK), NA A Vice President; M.J. Rogers (IL); Kathy Eissinger (TX); Edwin Eliason (UT); Karen Cearley (CA); Julia Bowers (PA), Board of Governors Liaison; Christine McCartney (CO), NA A Director of Programs and staff liaison to the CDC.

National Target Championships;

California Cup;

National Indoor Championships;

National Field Championships/

World Field Trials (vs. combined entrants);

Texas Spring FITA.

CRITERIA: The best three finishes will be used. Two of the three tournaments must be outdoor target tournaments. Please note that the word “target" was omitted from the article in the January/February U.S. Archer.

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NAA Restructures Youth Competitions in ‘96 The NAA Board of Governors has developed a unified distance and classification plan for JOAD and NAA youth tournaments. The development of the unified tournament format will provide a consistency in tournament management which was not present before. The plan includes unified tournament distances, tournament rounds and new classifications for all indoor and outdoor target tournaments effective January 1, 1996. An additional class for youths age nine & under will become effective in January 1997. A youth classification system for NAA FITA Field Archer)' has also been instituted. The task of arriving at the unified distances was not easy. Many of our youth archer athletes compete in both NAA and JOAD tournaments, however, some lack the skill level to compete at the longer NAA distances. If the NAA youth distances were adopted, the JOAD grassroots program would suffer. If the JOAD distances were adopted, a void would be created al the Intermediate class level, forcing our top youth archer athletes to compete at the 60-meter maximum. The challenge was to provide competitions at both ends of the spectrum. We hope that this restructure and unification will provide a competitive level for all youths. In addition to the unified distances, classes for competitive archers in both Olympic Bow and Compound Bow have been established. This class is called FITA Competitive and will be available for all youth falling under the FITA Junior (through the calendar year of their 18th birthday) classification. The Intermediate, Junior and Cadet age classifications will remain as before and have their own set of distances. Intermediate class archers (those 16, 17. 18) as well as Juniors and Cadets will have the option of competing in the FITA Competitive class. In addition to FITA Competitive, a new class for archers through the calendar year of their ninth birthday will become effective January' 1, 1997. Competition rounds for this classification are being developed. The FITA Competitive class archers, both Olympic Bow and Compound Bow, will compete al the adult distances and rounds in indoor and outdoor tournaments. In addition, placings in the FITA Competitive class will be used for selection for the five USAT Jr. Elite positions formerly selected from the Intermediate class. If an Intermediate, Junior or Cadet class youth wishes to compete for one of these five positions on the USAT Jr. Elite team, they must register and compete in the FITA Competitive class. The Junior representatives on the Jr. Elite teams will continue to be selected from placings in the Junior classes at the selected tournaments.

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As you are well aware, three of our JOAD archers are members of the 1996 Olympic Training Team and several more were in the running until the Finals at Long Beach in October 1995. These archers, and others, also represent us at the Junior World Championships and other international events. Since these competitions are held at the adult distances, it was imperative that we also provide competitive rounds for this level of proficiency. The classifications of FITA Competitive, Intermediate, Junior and Cadet will be official classes at all National and Regional indoorand outdoor target tournaments. At the state level and below, clubs and organizations will have the option of using the FITA Competitive Class. Another advantage of the unified distances is that it will help the NAA’s state associations. In some states with limited participation NAA and JOAD stale outdoor tournaments are often combined. Youths compete at either the NAA or JOAD distances. Under the unification, these tournaments can be registered as both NAA and JOAD State Championships in the same way some State and Regional JOAD tournaments are presently combined. This feature will also compliment the establishment of the new slate ranking system. The National Indoor rounds will essentially slay the same. The Olympic Bow FITA Competitive class in JOAD will now compete on the 40cm face. The rest of the Olympic Bow rounds will remain the same. The Compound Bow FITA Competitive class in JOAD will now score the inner 10 ring, as is done in NAA tournaments. The rest of the JOAD Compound classes will continue the standard 10-ring scoring. In addition to the indoor and outdoor target rounds, youth classes have been added to the NAA FITA Field discipline. Separate classifications for Intermediate, Junior and Cadet Ladies and Gentlemen in both the Olympic Bow and Compound Bow divisions have been established. Intermediate class archers will compete at the Olympic Bow/ Compound Bow distances. Junior and Cadet classes will compete at the Barebow distances. The FITA Competitive class will not be offered in Field archer at this time. NAA and JOAD Age Classifications FITA Competitive through calendar year of archer’s 18th birthday Intermediate through calendar year of archer’s 18th birthday Junior through calendar year of archer’s 15th birthday Cadet through calendar year of archer’s 12th birthday Pro-Cadet (Jan. ’97) through calendar year of archer’s 9th birthday

NAA TARGET ARCHERY TOURNAMENT ROUNDS NAA and JOAD Outdoor Target Archcrv Unified Distances FITA Competitive Gentlemen 90/70/50/30 meters FITA Competitive Ladies 70/60/50/30 meters Intermediate (both) 60/50/40/30 meters Junior (both) 50/40/30/20 meters Cadet (both) 30/25/20/15 meters NAA Indoor Target Archery Rounds Olympic Bow and Compound Bow, Ladies and Gentlemen (Compound Bow Division scores the inner 10 ring)

FITA Competitive (both) 60 arrows at the 40cm face al 18 meters Intermediate (both) 60 arrows at the 40cm face at 18 meters Junior (both) 60 arrows at the 40cm face al 18 meters Cadet (both) 60 arrows at the 40cm face al 18 meters

JOAD Indoor Target Archery Rounds Olympic Bow Division FITA Competitive (both) 60 arrows at the 40cm face at 18 meters Intermediate (both) 60 arrows al the 40cm face al 18 meters Junior (both) 60 arrows al the 60cm face al 18 meters Cadet (both) 60 arrows al the 60cm face at 18 meters Compound Bow Division FITA Competitive scores the inner 10 ring All other classes score the regular 10 ring FITA Competitive (both) 60 arrows al the 40cm face at 18 meters Intermediate (both) 60 arrows at the 40cm face at 18 meters Junior (both) 60 arrows at the 40cm face al 18 meters Cadet (both) 60 arrows al the 40cm face at 18 meters

NAA FITA Field Archcry Rounds Olympic Bow and Compound Bow Divisions Intermediate (both) competes at the Olympic/Compound distances Junior (both) competes at the Barebow distances Cadet (both) competes at the Barebow distances

The JOAD Committee would like to hear comments on the new divisions as well as on the Under-9 Division. Contact chairperson Debbie Blum at (513) 733-3576.

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College Division News by Marion B. Rhodes Congratulations to NAA Board member Norm Graham and his wife Anna Kirkwood on their long-bow wedding in Michigan. Norm and the Michigan State University archers are hosting the 1996 U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships May 15-18. Call Norm at (517) 655-5768 ASAP if you or your club have not received your entry forms and tournament information by the lime you receive this issue. Suggested Reading: James Loesch’s fine letter in “Have Your Say” in the November/ December U.S. Archer, “To Parents and Coaches.” James and his wife, Kathic, have been top-notch collegiate archers and know what the score has been. Kalhie is on the ’96 Olympic Training Team. All-American Camp: This year's camp was again held at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center. This was an inspirational time for the 15 All-Americans who attended — the most enthusiastic group ever, reports Camp Director Julia Bowers. Look for the article on page 133. Making It To The Finals: New collegiate archer Maggie Adler made it to the finals of the Olympic Training Team Trials.

Congratulations! Maggie began with the JOAD program at Queen’s Archery about five years ago under Al Lizzio. She continued at Hall’s Archer}' in Connecticut. Trish Johnson is now her personal coach. She attends Williams College in Williamstown. Mass. Teaching a mid-winter archery class in January ’96, she found a number of new archery' enthusiasts at Williams. She said the Olympic Training Team Trials Finals was an inspirational experience! A Matter of Pride: To see so many past and present representatives of our College Division displayed in the Nov./Dec. U.S. Archer1 . Featured in articles or advertisements were: James and Kathic Loesch. Jay Barrs, Rick McKinney, Vic Wundcrle, Lonny King, Janet Schaffer Barrs, Judi Adams, Natalie Wells, and NAA President Tom Stevenson, Jr. Behind the scenes of every issue is Diana Carr LaBeau, Asst. Editor. In addition. Ann Weber Hoyt is an honorary C/D member who promoted and assisted the College Division for many years. What can I say but “thanks” on behalf of the College Division. NAA Scholarships: Scholarship award winners for the 1996-97 school year will be announced in the next issue of the U.S. Archer. ’96 Atlantic City Classic: This event is coming up fast — April 19-21. Here’s another great opportunity for college teams to bring

National Ski-Archery Championships Results Name, Final Time, # hits (out of eight for juniors & senior ladies and out of 12 for senior and masters gentlemen)

Ladies Junior Classical 1. Angela Bartholomew, 1:03:14, 3 2. Sara Finley, 1:24:40, 4

Ladies Junior Freestyle 1. Katie Bartholomew, 1:02:23, 2

Gentlemen Junior Classical 1. Peter Bammes, 1:22:30, 4 Gentlemen Junior Freestyle 1. David Bergert, 0:33:58, 7

Ladies Senior Classical 1. Candice Raines, 1:01:36,3 Ladies Senior Freestyle 1. Leslie Howa, 0:42:52, 6

Gentlemen Senior Classical 1. Mike Bartholomew, 1:24:29, 4

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Gentlemen Senior Freestyle 1. Sam Thornhill, 0:52:40, 10 2. Dan Norris, 1:02:22, 6 3. Steve Camerota, 1:07:44, 3 4. Jeff Nellermoe, 1:32:32, 5 Gentlemen Masters Classical 1. Mike Frane, 1:31:25, 4 Gentlemen Masters Freestyle 1. Bob Irvine, 1:07:15. 5 2. Ed Eliason, 1:16:18, 10 3. Rold Sandberg, 1:27:05, 2

Ladies International Freestyle 1. Edith Zccha, Austria, 0:54:49. 4 Gentlemen International Freestyle 1. Marlinus Grov, Norway, 0:56:58, 12

home grants for their programs in addition to individual medals. Contact Dr. Helen Bolnick at Atlantic Community College, Mays Landing, N.J. 08330-2699 for detailed information. Entries are due by April 4. 21st California Collegiate Indoor Championships: Held Jan. 20-21 in Tulare, Calif. A Double FITA I was shot. Top men — Andy Fritz, Calif. State Univ.-Long Beach, 907; Miguel Salcedo, Calif. State Univ.- Long Beach, 906; M. McMilliam. Bakersfield, 706. Top women-Becky Creamer, Calif. State Univ.-Long Beach, 748; Melanic Ash, Calif. Stale Univ.Long Beach, 739; K. Kaneakalau, Bakersfield, 532. Michigan State Univ. Fall Classic: Held Sept. 16-17. An outdoor FITA was shot. Jason Lackner of Michigan State was first in the college division with an 1184. On the women's side. Melodie Hams of William & Mary was first with a 1067 and Gwy Atkinson of Michigan State was second with a 1059. Next Issue: Collegiate results from the National Indoor Championships, plus other features. Marion Rhodes is the publicity' contact for the NAA s College Division. Contact her at Rt. 65. Box 282. Arapahoe. N.C. 28510. phone (919) 249-2681.

Coaching Courses Offered Level 2 in Hawaii The Hawaiian Knights club will host an NAA Level 2 coaching course over two weekends in April. NAA Level 4 coaches Larry Paglinawan and Robert Sonoda will instruct this course on April 6-7 and April 13-14 at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. For more information, please contact Paglinawan at (808) 591-0167 or Sonoda at (808) 836-0806. Level 2 in Michigan Mike Yoder, an NAA Level 3 coach, will conduct a Level 2 course. May 25-27 at the Omni Archery Range in Sturgis, Mich. For more information or to sign up, call him at (616)6515923. Level 2 in Pennsylvania Charleen McCullough of Gold-N-Grain archer}' club is hosting a Level 2 course over two weekends. May 3-4 and May 17-18 in Sharpsville, Pa. For more information, please contact her at (412) 962-1110. Level 1 in Pennsylvania McCullough is also hosting a Level 1 course. May 10-11 at Gold-N-Grain archer}' club in Sharpsville, Pa.. Contact her at (412) 962-1110 135

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New NAA Members Dec. 18, 1995-Jan. 24. 1996 Wichita • Drew' Fowler. Topeka • Stephen J. Francis, Alabama: Allen L. Pence, Gadsen Alaska: John I I. Derby • Brad Freed, Topeka • Daniel Freed. Topeka • Abrams. Fairbanks • Jeremy I lolbrook, Fairbanks • Michael Galloway, Maple Hill • Daniel Grubb. Curtis P. McGraw, Fairbanks • John M. Whitaker, Wichita • Andrea Hattan. Goddard • Zeph Haltan. North Pole Arizona: Ryan Calhoon, Willcot • Helen Goddard • Brandon Hogan. Topeka • Edward J. Ekholt, Tucson • Pauline Ekholt. Tucson • Daniel Hund. Wichita • Cody Indium, Maple Hill • Myranda Franchi. Tucson • Maxine Keller. Tucson • Daniel Kimble. Manhattan • Jacob Lacore, Topeka • Jordan Ribeiro, Tucson • Benjamin Sautter. Tucson • Jeremy Lacore, Topeka • Matthew' D. Luther. Wichita • David Sautter. Tucson • Benjamin Townsend. Tucson • Marten, Manhattan • Robert Marten. Manhattan • Steven Townsend, Tucson /Xrkansas: Renee Marie Christopher L. Means. Mulvane • Brandon M. Foster, Yellville • Rusty W. I-larvey. Lake View • Jared E. Jones. Summit • Rex Allen Renfro. Bull Shoals • Osborn, Wichita • Danny Ostrowski. Topeka • Mark Ostrowski, Topeka • John Pelfrey. Rossville • Greg Uayt Adam Sibzell, Bull Shoals • Mark A. Smith. Perry, St. Marys • Joseph Perry. St. Marys • Andy Bull Shoals • Nathan Sumner. Bull Shoals Pinaire, Wichita • Robert Reyes. St. Mary's • Thomas California: Paul Alexander. Tehachapi • Melanie Reyes. St. Marys • Marcos Rodriguez, Wamego • R. Ash, Bakersfield • Gary Brocker Bell, Auburn • Kevin Seeley. Maple Hill • Andrew Shibler, Maple Megan Andrea Burgard. Auburn • Ryan Andrew Hill • Joseph Shibler, Maple Hill • Susan Sigwing, Burgard, Auburn • Raymond Caballero-Perez, Lake Halstead • Floyd C. Snyder, Lyndon • Ryan D. Mathews • David E. Chai loner, Manhattan Beach • Stewart, Wichita • Sarah Szabo, Lawrence • Gerald Marcus Clinco, Venice • Heide Cline, Bakersfield • E. Wilson. Halstead • Kayla A.M. Wooten. Kingman Jonathan Cooperman, Granada Hills • Domenic Maine: Joe Burns. Portland • Tylan Calcagni, Donato, Leona Valley • Christopher J. Dunbar, Yarmouth • Justin Clough. Cumberland • Craig Campbell • Lance Edrozo, Norwalk • Rick Frias, Elkanich, Gray • Chris Federico, Medway • Adam Bakersfield • Kuulei Kaneakalau. Bakersfield • Frost, Gray • Cory Googins, Gray • Sally Gorrill, Gray Charles J. Killian, Moreno Valley • Morgan • Joseph Losciuto. Windham • Joshua Marlin, McMillian, Bakersfield • Michael W. Meier, Diamond Yarmouth • Mathew Roberts. Gray • Brian Tarp), Bar • William J. Meier, Diamond Bar • Victor Monge, Yarmouth • Jeff Thompson. Portland Massachusetts: Bakersfield • Daniel Moore, South Gate • Nora Dolores Arcaro, Sheldonville • Matthew Baldwin, Moore, South Gate • Jeff Nichol, San Louis Obispo • Chelmsford • Stephen D. Cox. Littleton • James Timothy E. Perkins, Mojave; Mark Picking. Dwyer, Littleton • Patricia R. Fisher. Sterling • Bakersfield • Brian Shumate. Grand Terrace • Travis Barbara Fortin. Brockton • Ernest Gouley, N. M. Simpson, Acton • Kathy Slender. Tehachapi • Attleboro • Fred Haskell. Westboro • Simon Holt. Patricia Taylor. Simi Valley • Nicole Tavare, Stow • Jeffrey R. Larsen. Needham • Philip Luck. Auburn* Tammie Tavare, Auburn • Autumn Harvard • Lisa McLay, Billerica • Jason Newman. Traum. Lebec • Aisha A. Wahab, Maynard • Angelo Piantedosi. Plainville • Brian Westminster • Anthony Yacovelli, Lancaster Powell. Raynham • Chris Reed, Middleboro • Jill Colorado: Robert C. Balink, Colorado Springs • William L. Benbow, Winsted • Reed, Middleboro • Paul Simmons, Cambridge • Robert Waldroup. Burlington • Leon J. White Jr.. Warren Bogert, Aurora; Brad G. Carter, Colorado Springs • Robert W. Franklin. Monument • Marion • Larry Wright. Lakeville • Mark Wyman, Middlesboro Michigan: Benjamin Achtenberg. Brian Gabenski, Thornton • Megan Green, Colorado Farmington • Rebekah Achtenberg, Farmington • Springs • Taylor Hall. Divide • Andrew Mikel, Craig Mary Ackley. Dearborn • Daniel Ames. Newaygo • • Doy le Moon. Craig • Rance Moon, Craig • Andrew Michael Ames, Newaygo • Melissa A. Bigler. Gowen Muhr. Grand Junction • Timothy Nice, Evergreen • • Mall Bray man. East Lansing • Curtis Breuker. Andrew M. Tomko. Poncha Springs • Anthony Van Fremont • Halle Burton. Plymouth • Laura Burton. Haserbeke. Golden • Frank Sega, Colorado Springs Plymouth • Lev i Chapin. Blancherd • Samuel Chapin. Connecticut: Christine Bartram, New Hartford • Remus • Mike Consiglio. Dearborn Heights • Will Marie Bartram. New Hartford • Michael Bernard. Consiglio. Dearborn Heights • Jamie M. Davis. Marietta • Seth Bernard. Marietta • John Brighenti. New Hanford • Matthew Gerst, Glastonbury • Jeff Livonia • Deanna Dubois. Remus • Steven Dubois. Remus • David Dunaway. Livonia • Justin E. Eaton. Marcucio. Vernon • Jason McKinney, McDonough • Joshua McKinney. McDonough • Charles F. Miller. White Cloud • Barb Ebel. Fremont • Angie Ekkel. Winsted • Corey Sedgwick. New Hartford • Wayne Fremont • Mirando Ery. Redford • Janelie Flaga. Algonac • Jordan Flaga. AJgonac • Joe Fotis, Newaygo Sedgwick. New Hartford Florida: Linda Balink.-. • Nichole Fotis. Newaygo • GregGotwalt. Greenville White. Pcibscda Georgia: Berlin Campbel'. Molena • Jason Gotwall, Greenville • Rachelle Graham. • Kent Compton. Conyers • Dirk Liudson. Granada Fremont • Erin Hazen. Barryton - Lindsey Hazen. 11 i i is * Gregory Ear icy. It. Stewart* Casey Mtchem. Barryton • Iberon Howe. Fremont • Bryan M. Morrow • Cory M'tclKm. Morrow EUwaii: feddy Sniipaht, Ko.'oa Illinois; Joe C'asadv. Geneva • Justin. Jacky tn. Westland • Scott Ryan Juschuk. Milford • Clark. Si. Charles • Zachary J. Hassler. Batavia • Sarah Johnston. Grand Rapids * Shaun Keyser. Jessica Luctgcr. N ipers file * ChrLs Maiden. St Newaygo * Meghan A. Korea., Kalkaska •- Jesse Lincoln. Fremont: * Gerard Lucas. White Cloud Charles • Nyssa Lyon McComb. Batavia *• Paul Jclirey I.. 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Mackenzie Townes. Six Lakes • Shane Tovey, Newaygo • Timothy Varboncocur, Fremont • Matt C. Vogel, Redford • Kyle Williams, Northville Minnesota: Timothy Kuhlmey. Anoka Missouri: Eric Hartung, Lee’s Summit • Preston Hartung, Lee’s Summit Montana: Chad Davis. Helena • Jahna Davis. Helena Nebraska: Charles Saunders, Columbus New Hampshire: Kathryn Balink, Hanover New .Jersey: John Erianne, Essex Falls • Julie C. Ferris, Brigantine • Will Lillard. Madison • Marion M. Rapp. Convent Station • David Ross, E. Hanover New York: David Adamczyk. Cheektowaga • Frank Benzing, Angola • Ron Bergum Sr., Angola •

Aaron Burch. E. Aurora • Emily Burch. E. Aurora • George Carlson, Jamestown • Charles Carman. Buffalo • Melissa Carman. Buffalo • Patricia Ceccarelli. Blasdell • Alexander Cohen, Angola • Dorothy Cohen, Angola • Joshua Deck, West Seneca • Kenneth Deck. West Seneca • Joey Derrico, Flushing • Ashley Eberling, Elma • Melinda Eberling, Elma • Joseph Ells, Angola • Matthew Ells. Angola • Patricia M. Embree, Poughkeepsie • Andrew Frick, Buffalo • Danny Gargiulo, College Point • Nikki Gargiulo, College Point • Anthony Jabbour. Bayside • Nick Jabbour. Bayside • Zachary Kankievvicz, Depew • Chris Keyser, Chatham • Matt Keyser, Chatham • James Miller, E. Aurora • Frank Moran. Chatham • Matthew Moskowitz, Whitestone • Alexander Motal,

Whitestone • Taylor Nimsz, Berkeley Heights • Vinny Panetticre. Flushing • Doreen Rizopoulos. New York • Edward Rowland. Orchard Park • James Santoro, Alden • Robert Shik, New York • Jeffrey Sorell Jr.. Selkirk • Karam Tahilramani. New York • Judy Tan. Flushing • Taka Ushiroda. New York • Robert Wroblewski. Buffalo • Andrew Zahn. Flushing Ohio: Christopher Adams. Milford • John Wiley Adams. Milford • M. Courtney Aeh. Cincinnati • Jeffrey Michael Allen, Hamilton • Donald Elliott. Springfield • Eric Erb. Brunswick • Joseph Fabrey. Brookfield • Christopher Feldmann. Fairfield • Matthew W. Feldmann. Fairfield • Tommy Geer. Deshler • Benjamin Grebner. Hamilton • Daniel Grebner, Hamilton • Kyle Hogrefe, Deshler • Edmond W. Jennings. Gahanna • Mark W. Jennings. Gahanna • Ryan Liedei. Swanton • Anthony E. Livingston. Masury • Gregory J. Lutz. Mason • Steven Marshall. Middleton • Brian Marvin. Delta • Michael Miles. Van Buren • Michael Neff. Columbus • Mark Renner. Brookville • Jeremy Sheeks, Leipsie • Jeffrey Lee Wolf. Fairfield Oklahoma: Nathan Coates. Shawnee • Larry Gilpatrick. Tecumsek • Heather Goodnight. Tecumsel • Craig Hooper. McLoud • Erie Lear. Shawnee • Jeremy Lynch. Shawnee • Wesley Lynch. Shawnee • .Aaron McKey. Shawnee • Jeremy Morgan. McLoud • Lucas Qualls. Shawnee • Bobby Yochum, Prague Oregon: Jenny Gcintnell, Medford • Maggie Gemmell. Medford • Anna Marie Straiion, Bend Pennsylvania: Gordon \bemath.\. Morcw * Ken Badger. Jackson Center • Pati ivk Mupy *\Ule • -Katherine Borland. MunyAlite ' KeeIX ftO.r-tewk Mum'c.ii’e • Ed Ch ' .--a x i i; Clark. Cranberry rowtubip * Nte.fl-1 P.I&W- VViWfer - Scon Colgan. Erarsr'ci • Uu.u*. I ( Pfi’tltex Vvteltd • Justin Murk DJorsey. Vella t Pittsburgh -Louis I.- x Avl, Glcusiui,\: I LiVdrlte GdL Pulaski - Rachel A* Gt.'l p\i|a>^| : i ItlVEV.Et VtefateK Lakeville - I'cdd G/cgg Mvllpolite • HuvriJJu. BLerm -igc •■ \\ I Puluski -Cory 1:1 '.'d MvivVIi • Itett Wy.v, Middlesex - L hr* •>., ll't'Aismv. ' G;&:\

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Lubbock • Wendi Hamlin. Lubbock • Ricky Harper. Webster • Joey Hart. Lubbock • Justin Hopper. Lubbock • Katie Jackson, Lubbock • Chris Kimmons. Lubbock • Joel W. Lawler. Denton • Dave Marlow. La Salle • Chris Reger, Lubbock • Tyrol Velasquez. Amarillo • Mallory Wallace. Palacios • Chris Williams. Lubbock • Ashley B. Yochum. Fort Worth Utah: Johnathan Gardner, Vernal • Ted “Blake” Gardiner, Vernal • Brett Hadlock. Vernal • Kurt Hascall, Vernal • Todd Hascall, Vernal • Christie Sergent, Vernal • Shalain Wagner, Vernal Vermont: Kyle Ashton, Fairfield • Michael Burner, Fairfield • Arthur Derosia. Swanton • Christopher Dolan. St. Albans • Karl L. Senor, Burlington Virginia: James R Ferrer Jr.. Herndon • James N. Riddel III. Weyers Cove • Jessica D. Roberts, Centerville • Stephanie M. Roberts, Centerville • Timothy Tominson, McLean • Frank M. Wells, Springfield Washington: David W. Eatman, Black Diamond • Dewayne Sims. Redmond Wisconsin: Greg Abplanalp, Verona • Jenny Abplanalp, Verona • Eric /Xchenbach, Black Earth • Ryan Achenbach, Black Earth • Brendon Albrecht, Oregon • Brian Barman. Black Earth • Lucinda Champion. Montfort • Lee Clark. Verona • Chelsea Couillard. Verona • Dustin Dresen, Black Earth • Nick Dresen. Black Earth • Erik Dygulski. Mt. Vernon • Annaliese Eberle. Brooklyn • Karleen B. Eberle, Brooklyn • Debra Fay, Madison • Justin

Gullickson. Black Earth • Alex Gust, Verona • Justina Gust, Verona • Mick Hankes. Brooklyn • Jason Hosier. Verona • Jeremy Hosier. Verona • Jeremy Martin. Mt. Horeb • Lynette Martin. Mt. Horeb • Clifford McGrath. Brooklyn • Megan McGrath, Brooklyn • Donald Pfotenhauer, Madison • Matt Powers. Mazomanie • Jamie Reilly. Stoughton • Dan Scanlon. Mt. Horeb • Kevin Schaub. Black Earth • Kevin Schneider, Mt. Horeb • Casey P. Schorr. Verona • Cole A. Schorr. Verona • Mark Scklimgen. Waunakee • Kathy Smith, Verona • Josh Tarkenton, Mt. Horeb Wyoming: Kevin Little, Cheyenne • Trevor Little. Cheyenne New Clubs Bull's Eye Bandits JOAD, Indianapolis. Ind. • Camp Big Lake Youth. Clackamas. Ore. • CSRA Olympic Archery JOAD, Augusta. Ga. • Golden Arrow MN JOAD Archery, Golden Valley, Minn. • Golden North Archery Club, Fairbanks, Alaska • Kansas FITA & State Archery Association. Wichita. Kan. • Mt. Carmel College of Nursing. Sunbury, Ohio • Murray State Archery Club. Robards. Ky. • Pa Pa's Toys Girls & Boys JOAD, Deshler, Ohio • State Archery /Xssociation of Mass., Wareham, Mass. • Texas Tech University Archery Team. Lubbock, Texas • Three Rivers Archery Club. Willow River. Minn. • Univ, of Texas-Hcalth Science Center. San Antonio, Texas • Valkyrie Archery Club. Mt. Horeb. Wise. • Wichita JOAD Hot Shots. Wichita, Kan.

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JR WORLD TRIALS- JOAD Contact Linda Marten 719-578-4621 Location - Salt Lake City, UT Southern Regional Outdoor- JOAD Contact Jack Milchanowski 817-236-8720 Location - Ft. Worth, TX NY State Outdoor - JOAD Contact Fred Warner 315-677-9421 Location - Cazenovia, NY Ml State Outdoor/JOAD Regional Contact Steve Allen 616-924-3043 Location - Fremont, Ml GA State Outdoor- JOAD Contact Norma Mills 404-361-8866 Location - Morrow, GA TX State Outdoor- JOAD Contact Tom Parrish 512-471-1272 Location - Austin. TX MA State Outdoor/Eastern Regional JOAD Contact Dolores Arcaro 508-520-3562 Location - Franklin, MA PA State Outdoor- JOAD Contact Cindy Bevilacqua 610-399-3663 Location - Harrisburg, PA UT State Outdoor- JOAD Contact Randi Smith 801-265-0256 Location - Salt Lake City, UT NJ State Outdoor- JOAD Contact Jackie Fiala - 201-701-1251 Location - Bloomfield, NJ IL State Outdoor- JOAD Contact Don Branson 708-682-8488 Location - Batavia, IL JR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Contact Linda Marten 719-578-4621 or Harry Langston 602-981-5804 Location - San Diego, CA

NY State Joads - JOAD Contact Fred Warner - 315-677-9421 Location - Cazemvia, NY JOAD NATIONAL July 12-14 Contact Linda Marten 719-578-4621 Location - Austin, TX August 24-25 VA State Outdoor- JOAD Contact Dan Roberts 703-815-8823 Location - Centreville. VA October 12-13 AZ Shootout- JOAD Contact Kanty Greene 520-297-6731 Location - Tucson, AZ December 7-8 MA State Indoor- JOAD Contact Dolores Arcaro 508-520-3562 Location - Franklin, MA Events Subject to Change

July 6-7

FITA Records Olympic Outdoor - Women Olympic Round Match Total (72 Arrows): Kyung-Wook KIM; Korea; Nov. 19. 1995; Kwang-Joo Stadium. Korea: 673; 667. Compound Outdoor - Women Olympic Round Match (18 Arrows): Fabiola PALAZZ1NI; Italy; Sept. 23. 1995; Bologna, Italy; 166; 164. Olymmpic Round Match (12 Arrows): Anna CAMPAGNOLI; Italy; Sept. 23, 1995; Bologna, Italy; 113; 111.

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Junior Camp: The NAA’s ‘96 Junior Elite Archery Team will participate in a training camp, April 20-28 at the ARCO Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Bob Green will serve as head coach.

Photo by Lloyd Brown

Golden Arches at the Games: McDonald’s, the official foodservice partner of the ‘96 Olympic Games plans to serve hundreds of thousands of meals to the 15,000 athletes, coaches and officials. It will operate six restaurants in the Olympic Village. Rooms at the Games: Great Manors, Inc. has informed the NAA that it has more than 20,000 rooms available for the ‘96 Olympic Games. They list apartments, condos, private homes and estates. For more information, call Great Manors, Inc. at I-800-GUEST-96.

Sports Science Olympic Training Team member Ruth Rowe shoots from the force platform during sports science testing by the U.S. Olympic Committee at the team s November training camp.

Instructor Trainer Course Participants An Instructor Trainer Course was held Jan. 19-21 at the ARCO Training Center. Participants: front row (from left) Mike Jenkins, Sandy Gottlieb, Becky Butler, Debbie Erickson, John Kerwin; back row (from left) Lloyd Brown, Andy Milman, Lloyd Brown, Lionel Caldwell, Allan Pribnow, Karen Cearley.

New Instructors The Kansas archery community has welcomed six new Level 2 Archery Instructors. Pictured above are (from left) Gerty E. Wilson, Susan Signing, Greg Tincher, Jon S. Hafker, Sarah F. Jurak and Paul D. Reynolds. The course was sponsored by the Wichita Shooting Stars, sanctioned by the NAA and taught by the staff of the American Archery Academy. 138

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1996 NAA STAR TOURNAMENT CALENDAR Redbud Open - FITA/FOR Contact Tim Roethler 317-467-4794 Location - Portland, IN NATIONAL FIELD/WORLD FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP MAY 3-5 Contact Linda Marten 719-578-4621 Location - Tippecanoe, OH May Day Shoot -18 Meters May 5 Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 Location - Riverside, CA Cotton Boll Classic - FITA May 11-12 Contact David Hoffman 209-784-4988 Location - Tulare, CA JR WORLD TRIALS MAY 10-12 Contact Linda Marten 719-578-4621 Location - Salt Lake City, UT INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP MAY 15-19 Contact Norm Graham 517-655-4755 Location - E. Lansing, Ml East Gold Cup - FITA/FOR May 18-19 Contact Gerald Taylor 703-968-5768 Location - Bloomfield, NJ Brown County Open - FITA/FOR May 25-27 Contact Norm Graham 517-655-4755 Location - Nashville, IN PA State Outdoor - FITA June 8-9 Contact Eugene Prokop 215-443-9856 Location - Harrisburg, PA UT Summer Games - FITA June 14-16 Contact Randy Smith 801-265-0256 Location - Cedar City, UT June 15-16 Mid Atlantic Outdoor - FITA Contact Gerald Taylor 703-968-5768 Location - Centreville, VA June 15-16 CA State Outdoor - FITA Contact Sandy Gottlieb - 818-969-9291 Location - Long Beach, CA June 15-16 St. Louis Classic - FITA Contact Roy Roff 314-652-2926 Location - St. Louis, MO TX State Outdoor - FITA June 15-16 Contact Irene Jenkins 512-218-4656 Location - Austin, TX June 22-23 Northern Regional Outdoor Contact Michael McVicker 419-726-1182 Location - Holland, OH June 29 Eastern Regional Outdoor Contact David McCullough 412-962-1110 Location - Sharpsville, PA JULY 4-9 JR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Contact Linda Marten 719-578-4621 or Harry Langston 602-981-5804 Location - San Diego, CA July 6-7 Garden State Games - FITA Contact Eileen Pylypchuk 201-893-8168 Location - Bloomfield, NJ July 6-7 NY State Outdoor - FITA Contact Fred Warner 315-677-9421 Location - Cazenovia, NY July 20-21 Ml State Outdoor - FITA Contact Kathy Hawkins - 517-549-8322 Location - TBA July 27-28 IN State Outdoor - FITA/FOR Contact Glen Nixon 219-726-8516 Location - Portland, IN

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NATIONAL TARGET CHAMPIONSHIP Contact Linda Marten 719-578-4621 Location - Orlando, FL Cowabunga Shoot - 18 Meters August 25 Contact Karen Cearley 818-782-6445 Location - Anaheim, CA IL State Outdoor - FITA/FOR August 25 Contact Don Branson 708-682-8488 Location - Batavia, IL August 31OH State Outdoor/FITA September 1 Contact Jim Shull 614-258-8848 Location - Columbus, OH September 7-8 NJ State Outdoor - FITA Contact Eileen Pylypchuk 201-893-8168 Location - Bloomfield, NJ September 14-15 MSU Fall Classic - FITA/FOR Contact Norm Graham 517-655-4755 Location - E. Lansing, Ml September 21-22 Pacific Coast Championship - FITA Contact Muriel Erlandson 916-362-1332 Location - Sacramento, CA September 29 UT State Outdoor - FITA Contact Randi Smith 801-265-0256 Location - Salt Lake City, UT October 12-13 Duel in the Desert Trials - FITA Contact Kathy Greene 520-297-6731 Location - Tucson, AZ October 27 Pumpkin Shoot - 18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley 818-782-6445 Location - Los Angeles, CA November 1-3 Longhorn Invitational - Dbl 18 Meters Contact Irene Jenkins 512-218-4656 Location - Austin, TX November 2-3 Duel in the Desert - FITA Contact Kathy Greene 520-297-6731 Location - Tucson. AZ November 8-10 FITA East-’96 Contact Skip Phillips - 610-777-6306 Location - Reading, PA November 10 Anniversary Shoot - 18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 Location - Riverside, CA November 16 Turkey Shoot - 18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 Location - Monrovia, CA December 7-8 Wo-Pe-Na Open - 18 Meters Contact Phil Niosi - 201-943-9309 Location - Clifton, NJ December 15 Toys for Tots - 18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 Location Van Nuys, CA Events Subject to Change AUGUST 5-10

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Athlete Receives Pennsylvania Athlete of the Year Award Wilkes-Barre, PA — Cindy A. Bevilacqua, 33, from West Chester has been chosen the 1995 CITGO female athlete of the year in the state of Pennsylvania. Bevilacqua has received this honor for her participation in the 1995 Keystone State Summer Games where she won the gold medal and set a Keystone State Games record for the highest score in the female adult division of the sport of archery In the 14-year history of the Summer Games, Bevilacqua has participated in 12 years and has been a medalist in each of those years First introduced to the sport at the age of five, Cindy has been participating in archery at all levels of amateur competition for a total of 28 years. An asset to the sport of archery and amateur athletics, Bevilacqua believes the way to get young people interested in sports as a means of maintaining one's health and striving to excel is by setting the example herself. An example of this commitment to sports and the youth is seen in her actions as a Level III Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) coach, an instructor for Level II candidates, and the coordinator of the East Region JOAD In addition to being a Boy Scout Merit badge counselor, Cindy provides archery demonstrations for both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Other accomplishments Bevilacqua has achieved include being named a 3-time AllAmerican in archery while leading her team to the national championships in 1981 and 1982 and receiving the female athlete of the year award during the 1983-84 school year while at James Madison University Cindy also participated in the Sports/Olympics Festivals in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1993, 1994, and 1995 as well as attended the Olympic Trials in 1984 and 1988. She has won 18 state championships and over 10 Eastern regional titles.

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The Keystone State Games are the largest amateur multisport festival held in the Commonwealth. Three sport festivals — the Summer Games, the Winter Sports Festival, and the Pennsylvania Senior Games — are held each year. Pennsylvania residents of amateur athletic status of all ages and abilities are eligible to compete in this Olympic-style sports festival. For further information on the Games, interested persons may contact the Games office at 717823-3164 Bevilacqua is a board member of the FITA of Pennsylvania from the Eastern Region and serves as the President of the Middletown Archery Club.

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The Bow Maintenance Center The Bow Maintenance Center is for quick and easy bow maintenance. Specially designed padded forks act like an extra set of hands that grip the bow in the positions you need it held. A fully assembled bow becomes completely accessible for adjustments, alterations or repairs. The large base provides a place for specialty tools, keeping them organized and close at hand. Even when taking a bow apart, there is a spot just for tiny items like nuts and screws, no more lost parts. Molded-on rubber straps help to insure a secure upright hold. This is an extremely useful position when working with a portable bow press (sold elsewhere). With this in mind, the Bow Maintenance Center makes it possible for you to quickly fix just about anything that comes up at hunting camp or the big tournament. Cradling just about any bow in five different positions, you will always find the perfect angle for the task with the Bow Maintenance Center! Available Colors: Red • Catalog No: BMC-30 Base Dimensions: 29.5" x 4" x 9.5" Contact MTM Molded Products, P.O Box 14117, Dept. USA, Dayton, OH 45414 Phone (513)890-7461. Fax (513)890-1747.

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Neet’s New “Trim Lite” 400 Reaches New Heights for Quality

Neet has always been known for great designs, innovation and quality and nothing illustrates these attributes more than the TRIM LITE 400 Side Quiver. Here is a trimmer, shorter, light weight quiver made for today's 3D shooter At 21" long the 400 features four 1" arrow separator tubes, several slide-in, tuck-away pockets, pencil and score card pocket, accessory clip, D-Rings and a special pocket for bow square. Add all this in with two mam body, zippered compartments and an upper body flap pouch and you have a place to put everything you may want during a day of shooting. Made of tough 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon, the 400 is available in left or right hand in Black, Brown Realtree, Mossy Oak, Advantage and new Navajo II. For those of us who enjoy the convenience of a great side quiver here is one that also adds in top quality and great style For more information see your local dealer or send $2 00 for a color catalog to Neet Products, Inc., Rt 2, Box 269B, E. Hwy 50, Dept USA, Sedalia, MO 65301 Phone (816)826-6762 or 800-821-7196 (Dealers Only)

Scott Archery Introduces the “Forgiving” Wolf Caliper Release Scott Archery has introduced its second new caliper release in recent months. The Wolf is engineered to promote consistent shooting while forgiving shooters with less than perfect alignment. The Wolf features jaws which are locked when closed, yet open independently to allow a straight string release. “This is an excellent shooting release with the added ability to compensate for alignment problems we all have at one time or another," states Bill Scott, President of Scott Archery Manufacturing. Dealers now have a product that

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will help both the developing shooter and the seasoned pro The Wolf will allow shooters to become more consistent and maintain greater accuracy. The Wolf is one of many release aids designed and built by Scott. Scott Archery designs and produces 100% American made archery accessories including several different styles of popular release aids, a wire pin sight and a carbon arrow rest For more information on the Wolf and other Scott Archery products, contact Bill Scott, Scott Archery Mfg. Inc., 101 Tug Branch Rd., Dept. USA. Clay City, KY 40312. Phone (606)6632734, Fax (606)663-4615.

X-Caliper II Release From Tru-Fire The X-Caliper II with its camouflage Power Strap is a version of the popular X-Caliper. The two features offered on the X-Caliper II are a user-friendly trigger that can be fired by pulling or relaxing your finger and an ultra wide, high strength, no-gap jaw for quicker loading with a no travel trigger. The camouflage nylon webbing Power Strap is designed for comfort and hours of hunting pleasure and fits all size hands both right and left

For information contact Tru-Fire Corporation, N7355 State Street, Dept USA. N Fond du Lac, Wl 54937-1572. Phone (414)923-6866, Fax (414)923-4051.

Split Fire Power Grip II

This is an enhanced model of our earlier Split Fire release line. The new camouflage Power Grip II is designed to give archers unbelievable pulling power, extreme comfort and unmatched quality. The nylon camouflage Power Grip will not get in your way when pulling arrows or climbing trees; it swings out of the way behind your hand. This release has the same Split Fire advantage of allowing the string to pass through unimpeded as the split pulleys are simultaneously fired. The patented Tru-Rotation system eliminates any possibility of torquing the string Specify right or left hand. Contact Tru-Fire Corporation, N7355 State Street, Dept. USA. N. Fond du Lac, Wl 54937-1572. Phone (414)923-6866, Fax (414)923-4051.

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Toxonics has rocked the 3-D and target world again with the introduction of the 1996 Naildriver bowsight, one of the world's strongest and toughest sliding sights. The Naildriver is an indestructible 3-D and target sight, featuring a locking system that locks into the thread of the lead screw, in conjunction with clamping the head into the double slide track base The Toxonics Naildriver tightens all the working clearances out of the moving parts so there's nothing to vibrate loose. The sight block locks on the double track base along with the lead screw. This sight simply won't move. Toxonics’ Roger and Scott Slates, longtime sponsors and supporters of NFAA, NAA, ASA and I BO tournaments, sent a prototype Naildriver to Wayne Nobles of Georgia, one of the top 3-D shooters in the world. Wayne was having difficulty keeping accessories on his powerful bow. He’d been breaking scopes and scope rods, too. He couldn't get more than a couple hundred shots off. Until he shot the Naildriver and Fat Boy scope. "He's got thousands of shots and is still going,” said Scott Slates. Wayne elaborated, “This sight can hold up a truck.” It’s the most durable sight he’s ever shot, bar none. The world's best shooters - indoor and outdoor - shoot Toxonics sights and scopes, including Randy Ulmer, Burley Hall, Frank and Becky Pearson, Scott Schultz, Sherry Stevens,

Dale Keene and Sue Ray to name a few The Naildriver's turrets are alloy steel “We invented our special square level lock turret which has a heavier web so it won’t break,” said Scott Slates. “It can't swivel and it can’t break . it just locks and stays there.” When you're dot shooting at 20 yards or zeroing on that 12-ring at 42 yards you need the utmost concentration on that spot. The last thing you want to think about is your equipment. The Naildriver comes with a swivel scribe pointer. You turn it 90 degrees and it gives you a straight scribing line, it’s right in the middle. If you change speed, you can still move the pointer up or down. The Naildriver features ,003th per click adjustment. Most 3-D and target sights are 004th. Older sights had .005ths “Shooters require a more precise and finer adjustment," Slates said. “And we gave them the Naildriver.'’ The Naildriver features an interchangeable and repeatable head When you take it off to travel then remount it, it will fit in the exact same place. You can purchase two heads with the Naildriver, rig one head with a pin and another with a scope Toxonics has invented an extension bar called the Ultralight bar with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any bar on the market. The innovative shape is lighter in weight than a one-inch dovetail — it has less mass — yet the cross-section is thicker. There’s more from Toxonics. All Naildrivers come with a protective carrying case, ideal for professional shooters who travel on planes, or for the amateur who drives to tournaments. Now you can be assured that your Toxonics sight and scope are protected in an attractive, durable hard shell case It’s free when you buy a Naildriver For a dealer near you, contact Toxonics Mfg., 1324 Wilmer Rd , Dept. USA, Wentzville, MO 63385. Phone (314)639-8500, Fax (314)3278105. (Patents pending) *

Sure-Loc Lite The sight that helped produce the first ever “perfect” I BO and NFAA Hunter rounds in 1995 has new features and options for 1996. The Sure-Loc Lite, by C. S Gibbs, can now be fitted with an optional 3rd-axis leveling block

assembly The 3rd-axis leveling block allows for perfect alignment of a scope or pin with the plane of the arrow, thereby allowing the aperture to be in line with the shot when shooting at extreme uphill and downhill angles. All Sure-Loc models will feature an ultra-lightweight frame as standard equipment for 1996. Archers will also have a choice of sight extensions: 6- or 9-inch standard extension, or an optional 6-, 9-, or 12-mch Lite extension The new features and options enhance the sight’s original rapid travel elevation system. The SureLoc Lite quickly and easily adjusts for major elevation changes with the push of its auto engage button. Releasing the button locks the sight solidly in position. Minor elevation changes are simply made with the turn of the micro-adjustment knob. CONTINUED ON PAGE 148

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13 of 16 Olympic Hopefuls Shoot Hoyt! At the 1996 Olympic Summer Games, in Atlanta Georgia, the most coveted competition in archery will commence. The US Olympic Team will be competing on their home turf, against 40 other countries, for the chance to win an Olympic medal. Eight American men and eight American women are vying for the six coveted spots on the US Olympic Team. Earning a spot on the Olympic team takes skill and hard work, as well as reliable equipment. The archer must put their trust in a product they know will perform the best at all times. This is why 13 of the 16 Olympic hopefuls turn to Hoyt USA, a company they can trust.

America’s Olympic Training Team 13 Team Hoyt Members

0 Judi Adams 1994 National Target Champion 1980 Olympic Team Member

Janet Barrs 1995 National NAA Field Champion 1992 U.S. Intercollegiate Champion

Jay Barrs 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Three Time World Field Champion

Jessica Carlson 1995 National Target Champion 1995 Turkey: Golden Arrow Champion 1993 Silver World Jr. Champion

Ed EBason Three Time National Target Champion 1972 Olympic Team Member

Justin Huish 1995 National Target Champion 1993 U.S. Intercollegiate Champion

Richard “Butch” Johnson 1995 World Indoor Team Champion 1992 Olympic Team Member

Lonny King 1995 Bronze World Team Champion 1987 Silver World Team Champion

Kathie Loesch Lindsay Langston 1988 Olympic Alternate Team Member 1993 Silver World Jr. Team Champion 1996 United States Archery Team Member 1996 United States Archery’Team Member Rick McKinney Three Time World Target Champion Four Time Olympic Team Member Natalie Wells 1996 United States Archery Team 1996 Olympic Training Team Member

Ruth Rowe 1983 Pan American Games Champion 1984 Olympic Team Member

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New “Fast D-Tach” Speeds up Stabilizer Attachment / Disconnect

Golden Key Shows Once Again What it Really Means to be “Tough”!

Golden Key Makes Pulling Arrows Much Easier With “SUPER GRIP”!

Golden Key’s New “Prep Tool” Speeds Up Carbon Arrow Building

How fast can you put a stabilizer on your bow'? How fast can you take it off? Unless you have the new FAST D’TACH Quick Disconnect from Golden Key it probably takes you more time and effort than you really want to spend Not to mention how repeated screwing in and out buggers up the threads Of course if you have a FAST D’TACH it will take you about as long as it takes you to say, “FAST D’TACH " FAST D’TACH is a brass coupling that simply screws into your bow’s stabilizer bushing A small locking ring screws onto your stabilizer and you are ready to go Step One: pull the two knurled rings back. Step Two insert your stabilizer and Step Three: release the rings. Your stabilizer is locked in place in seconds. Removing your stabilizer is just as simple. Why waste time threading your stabilizer in and out every time you case your bow when all you really need is a FAST D’TACH'? Golden Key is dedicated to designing and manufacturing quality products that increase accuracy, provide dependable service and save time. The new FAST D’TACH represents all three of these Golden Key objectives.

No matter what your definition of “Tough” is you are sure to apply it the new series of TOUGH MAN Arrow Rests from the leader, Golden Key. The new TOUGH MAN Series starts with a solid, one piece metal Launcher system that eliminates guesswork because it adjusts to any diameter arrow shaft This system is super strong so it can be used for any type of shooting, in any environment, with any type of equipment The TOUGH MAN Series consists of the ever popular TM HUNTER model, the ACCUSERIES model and an OVERDRAW KIT that will adapt to all overdraws. Also available is the Launcher Assembly that will adapt to many Golden Key Arrow Rests. The TOUGH MAN Series of Arrow Rests are for you regardless if you are shooting 3-D, target competition and/or just stick to bowhunting! If you hunt hard and you shoot a lot of arrows, wood, carbon or aluminum, you may want to try the new TOUGH MAN Series from Golden Key.

Targets, from foam to straw to stacked cardboard are getting more dense Bows are more powerful and arrows are penetrating deeper. It all equates to arrows being much harder to pull. Harder that is if you don’t have the new SUPER GRIP Arrow Puller from Golden Key SUPER GRIP is a unique design that fits comfortably in your palm, providing a strong, steady pull on the arrow shaft. It is made of a special synthetic material that retains its shape for years of hard use. Regardless of whether you shoot wood, aluminum and especially the deeper penetrating, thinner carbon arrows you need SUPER GRIP — It will make your time at the range much simpler on you and your arrows.

Carbon Arrows are fast They are lighter, smaller diameter and tough. Golden Key-Futura now has a special PREP TOOL that will make preparing the shafts for vane or feather application much faster and easier The new Golden Key PREP TOOL replaces the need for sandpaper and the tedious task of roughing the carbon arrow finish to take glue. With the PREP TOOL all one needs to do is slide PREP TOOL over the shaft a few strokes to lightly scour the finish. The shaft is then ready to apply fletching. The Golden Key PREP TOOL is made of a tough, lightweight plastic with hundreds of tiny metal fingers pointing inward that supply the necessary scouring edges. Any size shaft will fit. If you do your own arrow preparations this is one tool you’ll never be without

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Chek-lt’s New LS300 3D/Hunting Sight

IBO/3-D “Tough but Light” Competition Sight

A tough new 3D/Hunting sight which includes a double track sight bar that angles brass pins to cut pin gaps almost to zero and puts each pin’s aiming point on a straight plane. Pins can be individually adjusted vertically. Also gang adjusted for both elevation and windage by utilizing the two stainless steel micro adjustment screws. Also includes a pin guard, a heavy duty extension with the new BM300 quiver bridge mounting assembly. Black anodized aluminum

This sight is a take-off of our popular IB48 sight with exciting additional features. The added features being: a detachable pin guard; a 10-32 stainless steel straight pm; a bubble level pin, and a sight leveling gimbal for the ultimate in leveling your sight for up, down and level shooting. The vertical and horizontal bars have material removed to lighten the IB5 sight overall. The sight leveling gimbal and the pin guard can be purchased separately and added to your existing Chek-lt sight. For information contact

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THE U. S. ARCHER

The News Release and Information Source from Precision Shooting Equipment APRIL 1996

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OFFERED WITH FOUR PSE BOW MODELS PSE is proud to announce the FREE VIDEO IN A BOW BOX on selected models. The free video Basic Guide to Archery is a new version of the best seller from the PSE video library. It's the perfect tape for both the beginner and the experienced archer, covering such subjects as proper stance, shooting techniques and accessory shopping tips. This $20.00 value video tape will be packaged with the PSE Polaris, Polaris Express, Spirit and Lightning-Flite models. "Our goal is to properly educate bowhunters so that they get tne proper start in archery right out of the chute," says Jim Jordan, PSE Sales and Marketing Vice President. "By offering this tape at no charge as a 'video owner's manual', our customers can realize the full value of their purchase. PSE's objective, as it has been for the last 25 years, is to make sure that the PSE customer not only owns the finest product available, but also has the right start to enjoy his or her bow immediately". See your dealer for more information on this excit ing new offer from PSE.

PSE CATALINARELEASE AID NOW AVAILABLE The Catalina™ release aid is a three finger, thumb activated precision release. Specially designed for the target shooter, the Catalina™ can also be used for hunting as well. The Catalina™ is machined from solid aluminum and anodized in beautiful teal and copper. The release will retail for about $ 105.00. Ask your Authorized PSE Dealer to show you the Catalina™ release aid today.

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MOSSY OAK FALL FOLIAGE™ PATTERN EXPANDED INTO INFINITY BOW LINE In the 1996 PSE bow line, Mossy Oak patterns were offered on several bow models. The response has been nothing short of overwhelming! Due to the popularity of these effective camo patterns, PSE will now offer many of the bows within the Infinity line in Mossy Oak Fall Foliage™. If you haven't had a chance to see this beautiful hand applied camo pattern you owe it to yourself to check it out! Infinity bow models are also available in Trebark II™ and gorgeous competition colors.

NEW PSE PIVOTING SIGHT NOW SHIPPING! Introduced at the 1996 trade shows, the new PSE Pivoting Sight garnered its share of attention both from bowhunters and target archers. Its simple thumb wheel allows quick and easy yardage adjustments through a broad range of distances.

World renowned bowhunter Phil Phillips assisted in the development of the Pivoting Sight and has used it successfully on several hunting trips in I 996. The Pivoting Sight also includes a free copy of PSE's popular Understanding Sights video. This informative tape covers all aspects of pin adjustments, peep sights, gap shooting and a host of other topics. The tape is a $20.00 value.

During this time several archery manufacturers and individuals have copied some of these products I guess I should be flattered that the archery industry uses the Stanislawski Release as the Standard of Excellence However, we feel this is interfering with our livelihood and we will take appropriate measures to avenge this practice by producing our version of their products. Anyone attempting to redesign our product can expect this action in return!!! For information contact Stanislawski Archery Products. 7100 SE 72nd, Dept USA, Portland. OR 97206. Phone (503)777-1228, Fax (503)777-0887

Stanislawski’s “Avenger 3-D” Release This release was designed to clamp around your bowstring or a loop secured to your bowstring. We recommend using an eliminator button on your string to slide up under the arrow nock to eliminate any nock or string interference with the release aid. • Anodized Aluminum Construction • Steel/Electro Plated Double Set-Trigger Over the last 20 years and more Mel Stanislawski has developed several new products for the archery industry.

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Stanislawski Avenges Industry Over the last 20 years and more Mel Stanislawski has developed several new products for the archery industry. During this time several archery manufacturers and individuals have copied some of these products. I guess I should be flattered that the archery industry uses the Stanislawski Release as the Standard of Excellence. However, we feel this is interfering with our livelihood and we will take appropriate measures to avenge this practice by producing our version oftheir products. Anyone attempting to redesign our product can expect this action in return!!!

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The “Avenger” Release •Anodized Aluminum Construction •Steel, Double Sear Set-Trigger, heat treated with Black Oxide Finish. •This release is a new concept for Stanislawski Archery Products as we recommend back tension releases. However, some of our competitors have forced us into making a release of this style.

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Specialty Archery Products Scoop™ News From the High-Performance Specialists March 1996

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SUPER PEEP™- A RADICAL NEW CONCEPT IN PEEPS

Vol. 1, Issue 2

QD - QUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTOR INTRODUCED FOR 1996

(L to R) Housing, Aperture, Removal Wrench. Apertures The Super Peep™ is a revolutionary and versatile new concept in string peep systems. A Super Peep™ System features four interchangeable apertures of different sizes -3/64", 1/16", 3/32", and 1/8", all of which quickly screw into the peep's 3/16" aluminum housing which can also be used as an aperture. The revolutionary new feature of a Super Peep™ is the availability of apertures with permanently mounted glass lenses. These tiny Excalibur lenses, available in three different powers, are of the same quality as Super Scope® lenses. They are the only optically-centered peep lenses available, which is critical for consistent shooting.

These lenses improve visual clarity of the target for shooters who use scopes, resulting in improved aiming precision and target definition. The #1 peep lens is a weak clarifier lens which can be used with any scope lens. The #2 peep lens is a standard clarifier lens to be used with higher magnification scope lenses (8 power or above). The #3 peep lens is a power oeeo lens to add more power to a scope lens Hunters and 3-D shooters will find a Super Peep™ System to be an advantage in the field because it allows the archer to instantly respond to changing lighting and weather conditions. With its quick-change ca pability, it will add points to a score or provide better viewing of game in low-light conditions.

The newQD-Quick Disconnect Adaptor™ allows any stabilizer, string tracking device, bow-fishing reel, camera or other accessory to be quickly attached to or detached from a bow with a 1/2 turn twist. It is precision-machined from Delrin® which absorbs energy and vibration. Weighing in at only one ounce, the QD-Quick Disconnect Adaptor™ will not vibrate loose or create unwanted bow noise.

It is a foolproof device that every archer and bowhunter should have to take the hassle out of connecting a stabilizer or other accessory to a bow. And, when used with a Super Stix™ carbon-rod stabilizer, you've got an unbeatable combination.

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The Super Peep™ lenses are manufactured with the same superior standards as Excalibur Super Scope® lenses and are coated by Carl Zeiss Optical, making them anti-reflective and scratch resistant.

Super Peep™ meets any target, 3-D or hunting application.

LENS CADDY-PROTECTION FOR SCOPE LENSES Here's a surefire way to protect valuable bow scopes. New for 1996, a Scope Saver™ holds and protects bow scopes from damage, whether mounted to a bow or not. The hard plastic case, with foam inserts, sur rounds the scope and protects it from damage. When not in use, it clips to your belt.

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Here's a great way to carry and protect valuable scope lenses New for 1996, a Lens Caddy holds and protects up to five scope lenses, each in its own pocket. The bright-yellow hard plastic case, with a handy belt clip, provides the archer with secure storage and ease-ofuse when changing lenses.

The new 1996 Specialty Archery Products catalog features a complete lineup of high-performance archery products the company is known for including SUPER SCOPE®, SUPER PEEP™, SUPER SITE™, SUPER STIX™, QDQUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTOR™, SIGHT LEVEL SYSTEM™, LENS CADDY, and other accessories. To receive a free copy, write, phone or fax:

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recent additions to the staff: 1995 NABA Shooter of the Year, Randy Chappel and l.B.O. Women's Champion,

Darla Owen. Chappel and Owen join 1995 A.S.A. World Champion, Randy Ulmer, Three-time N.F.A.A. #1 Pro Frank Pearson

and 1995 #1 Ranked Pro, Becky Pearson. Chappel is the first archer to ever shoot a perfect l.B.O. round. He finished second in the N.A.B.A. tour in 1995

and won the l.B.O. Virginia Turkey Classic in the Pro Division and was the tournament's all-around winner.

Three-time Men's N.F.A.A.#1 Pro Frank Pearson and Beck}' Pearson the 1995 Women's N.F.A.A. #1 Pro are red hot this season.

shooters Sue Ray, Becky Pearson and Brenda Valentine.

Chappel works extensively introducing archery to kids

Just prior to joining the Browning Pro-Staff, Owen

through 4H programs and will no doubt contribute much

captured the title of 1995 l.B.O. Women's Champion.

to the Browning Shooting Staff organization. Darla Owen joins the Browning Pro-Staff program and strengthens the women's team, already consisting of top

"We are strengthening our commitment to archery by beginning at the grass-roots level," said Browning Archery Division Manager and Vice President, Don Vallee. "You don't have to be an Ulmer or a Chappel or an Owen to appreciate the changes at Browning. We challenge all

shooters to pick up a Browning. By doing so, I think people will understand why the ranks of our shooting team have

grown so much over the past year. It's the combination of a quality product backed by the best service guarantee anywhere and our obvious commitment to the future of

archery. Shooters should be able to see that Browning is here to stay."

In addition to Browning's impressive Pro-Staff of competitive archers, the Browning Hunting Staff has signed such heavy hitters as outdoor photographer/writer, Lon E.

Lauber, Brenda Valentine and Stan Potts. "Our commitment to promoting archery is becoming evident in all aspects of the sport — competitive archery as Randy Ulmer won the 1995 ASA World Championship and was theAPA Shooter ofthe Year for 1995.

well as bowhunting," said Vallee.

“Competitive shooting can be a lot of fun, especially when you win.” Frank & Becky Pearson Browning Pro-Staff Frank Pearson—3 time

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Becky Pearson—1995 «1 Ranked NFAA Pro

With nearly every possible competitive archery title held between them, the Pearsons know what it takes to have fun — and win. It takes

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Rrofessional_Archery_.Technique_By_Kirk Ethridge - 1993-94 World Champion. Perfect Form for Consistent Shooting • Defeating Target Panic • Professional Tuning Techniques • Debunking Range Estimation Myths • 3-D and Field Archery Training. Chapters on everything from equipment to target panic. ea. $19.95 + $2.00 postage

InstinciLve_Shootin gB yG.E redAs bel I - A book for everyone, not just those archers interested in instinctive shooting! A guide to bowhunting, making wood arrows and more. ea. $12.95 + $1 50 postage Instinctive-ShootingJlByJ3._FredAsbeIl Completely revised sequel to Instinctive Shooting, this book covers whatever type of bow you shoot - recurve, compound, or longbow. ea. $16.95 + $2.00 postage

NEW FROM TERRY ORLICK Psyching For Sport: Mental Training for Athletes By Terry Orlick, PhD - Sport Psychologist Terry Orlick developed the mental training program explained in Psyching for Sport through his work with national teams from a variety of sports. Athletes need more than physical skill to reach their goals— they need psychological skills, too. Athletes who follow this step-by-step program for developing mental skills will learn to play better and enjoy competition more fully by controlling their thoughts and emotions. ea. $15.95 + $2.00 postage

AND STILL AVAILABLE . . . SpoTband Life TJhrougluMental Training By Terry Orlick, PhD - How to develop the positive outlook that turns "ordinary" competitors into winners How to focus your commitment, overcome obstacles, and achieve greater personal and professional satisfaction. ea. $14 95 + $2.00 postage

The Advanced_Archer-HowtoStay_Calm at the Center By Thomas Whitney & Vishnu Karmakar - Written after talking with hundreds of archers suffering from target panic and other concentration problems. 12 easy to follow lessons. Special section devoted to target panic. This program works with the mind because it is the primary force behind consistent accurate shooting ea $12.95 + $1.50 postage

ReakRerf_ormance,_Me_ntalTraining Techniques of the World's.Greatest Athletes By_Charles A. Garfield, EIlD- 6 graduated lessons-tress control and increased learning speed Olympics-tested secrets of how to obtain peak performance. ea. $10.95 + $1.50 postage

Best Selling Books Zen in the Art of Archery By Eugen Herrigel Highly recommended by top shooters. Herrigel gives an account of his own experience with a Zen Master. ea. $9.95 + $1.50 postage

Understanding Winning Archery By Al Henderson - Olympic Coach Al Henderson's first book dealing with the mental and psychological aspects of archery. ea. $9.95 + $1.50 postage

Balanced Bowhunting By Dave Holt - This book fills the gap between your shooting and hunting skills, how to get the most from yourself and your equipment. ea $12.95 + $2.00 postage

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New From Joel & Michelle Levey From Joel Levey, author of The Fine Art of Relaxation, Concentration and Meditation along with his wife Michelle Levey, present

THE FOCUSED MIND STATE 6 easy-to-use audio cassettes Eliminate the obstacles to success. Includes: The Ultimate Warrior Training Program for conquering your inner obstacles; A method of concentrating that quiets mental chatter; How to be "in synch" with the moment-to-moment changes that occur (instead of stressed or worried or panicked); Simple breathing exercises that help you focus your mind and eliminate distractions. Powerful exercises and strategies that combine new mind technologies with ancient widsom to get you in touch with you "calm intensity." The new mind skill that today's calm achiever must know! ea. S59.95 + S3.00 postage Other. Best Sellers From Joel.Levey: The Eine ArtS-Of Relaxation^Ooncentration. and Meditation - By Joel Levey. Ph.D - Dr. Levy shows that it is possible, with a little knowledge of the fine arts of relaxation, concentration and meditation, to reduce stress & enhance quality of our life. ea. S14.95 + $2.00 postage COMPANION CD^The Fine Art of Relaxation By Joel Levey, Ph, D, - Self-guided compact disc to create the relaxation experiences you want. ea. $18.95 + $1.50 postage

MENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS From the author of the book, With Winning In Mind, we are pleased to offer the following. With Winning In Mind By Lanny Bassham - Book -Olympic Gold Medalist Lanny Bassham provides tools to improve your mental management. ea. $12.95 + $1.50 postage With Winning In Mind - 3 Audio Cassettes This is the revised and updated book read by Lanny Bassham. ea. $24.95 + $2.00 postage Mentorship-Audio Cassette - Coaching at the Olympic level is "Mentorship". This is Lanny Bassham's seminar for/on coaches, managers, parents and teachers. Mentorship is presented on 4 audio cassettes. ea. $50.00 + $2.00 postage Mental Management Seminar for Shooting Sports - 8 cassette tapes - This is one of the best products to aid shooters in mastering their mental performance. ea. $100.00 + $5.00 postage

ROBINHOOD PRODUCTIONS VIDEOS (VHS ONLY) ALL VIDEOS IN THIS SECTION PRICED AS FOLLOWS: 1 Video $29.95 SALE - Any 3 Videos $69.95 • Any 5 Videos $109.95 Add $1.50 Shipping for first video, $1.00 for each extra video

NEW The Complete Guide to Beginning Archery - Approx. 75 minutes. By Larry Wise, author and world champion archer. Includes: history of archery, compound, recurve and long bows, types of arrows, accessories, problem solving, archery terms, safety, bowhunting and tournament shooting, and much more (See pricing above) Quantity NEW Burley Hall's Winning at 3-D - 45 Minutes - For Advanced Shooters - National & World Champion Burley Hall shares Secrets of Speed, Judging Yardage, Equipment Set-Up, Shooting Form. (See pricing above) Quantity

The Mental Game - Jay Barrs - Conquer the gold through subconscious mental programming. World Champion and '88 Seoul Gold Medalist, Barrs reveals his formula for winning gold. Jay instructs you on how to set up subconsciously-activated programs to realize your full potential Includes: Realistic goals, imagery, positive affirmation, alternate mental training methods, comfort zones, subliminal message, self-hypnosis, practice, tournament application, more (See pricing above) Quantity Tuning, Practice & Execution - Jay Barrs - Master Jay's personal tuning methods, shot sequence and aiming techniques. Includes: equipment setup, powder testing, bare shaft testing, finetuning, alternate tuning, shot sequence, practice tips and procedures, and mental aiming. (See pricing above) Quantity

Advanced Form-Perfecting the Shot-Ed Eliason - 7 time national olympicstyle champion, 40 year tournament veteran. An in-depth analysis of the physical shot sequence. Ed's positive mental attitude and unique informative point of view delivers insight into: warm-ups, eliminating torque and tension, holding steady, the perfect sight picture, getting past the clicker, release secrets, back tension and more. (See pricing above) Quantity Archery’s _Most.Asked_Questions _-.Ed Eliason - Serious answers for competitive archers. Ed shares the answers to the most asked questions from his international seminars. This informative question and answer session addresses: target panic, tournament pressure, positive mental imagery, shooting in the wind, bare shaft and paper testing, arrow spine, F.O.C. balance, fletch clearance, tuning for 90 meters and more.

SnpBrtiininq Your 3-D Bow Ry Larry Wise - Advanced tuning techniques for the competitive 3-D archer. World Champion and author of Tuning Vnnr Compound Bow and Tu ning^nd Sfiooting^Ywr 3-D. Bow goes beyond the basics as he simplifies the tuning process for the high tech competitive 3-D setup. Topics include: draw adjustments, draw force curves, cam synchronization, factory and dynamic prebend, rest tension, powder and paper testing, group testing and long range adjustment. (See pricing above) Quantity

The 3R's of 3-D Ry Larry Wise - Right Form, Right Tuning, Right Distance for advanced 3-D archer. Larry steps you toward successful competitive 3-D shooting, dispelling myths and revealing secrets of 3R's of 3-D. Includes Larry's practice tips on trajectory, speed, push-pull aiming, shoot testing, effective muscle groups, cam synchronization and yardage judging systems for the serious 3-D archer. (See pricing above) Quantity Rppdy Ulmer's Winning Form - Analyzing the components of a good shot for advanced 3-D and target archer. World 3-D and target champion, Randy Ulmer guides you through competitive shooting form revealing his professional techniques and the vital components of the successful shot. Includes: hand placement, anchor, bow arm, muscular involvement, breathing, back tension, pre-loaded torque, and the secrets of optical, physical, and mental aiming. (See pricing above) Quantity Randy Ulmer's High Tech Tips - Professional advice for the serious 3-D and target archer. World Fie'd Champion, Randy Ulmer, reveals winning secrets of a top professional tournament archer. Includes: judging yardage, practice intensity and detachment, "feeling” the perfect shot, pre-loading torque, practicing on an empty bale, shooting on hills, back tension, aiming, and more. (See pricing above) Quantity Mastering_Releas_eAids_.Eeaturing_LarryWiseand_ Randy _UJmer - A practical analysis of quality release aids for the advanced shooter. Randy and Larry show you how to enhance your shooting skills through the selection, adjustment, anchor, mental and physical execution of the most popular high tech mechanical releases in the country. Subjects include: feeling back tension, push-pull, pressure vs. movement, muscle memory, subconscious release, punching the trigger, release activation, target panic, and much more. (See pricing above) Quantity

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LEGENDS IN ARCHERY Ishi In Two Worlds By Theodora Kroeber Biography of the "Last Wild Indian in North America." In 1911, he stumbled into 20th-century California. See Video section for video on Ishi ea. $11.00 + $2.00 postage Howard Hill The Man and The Legend By Craig Ekin - "The World's Greatest Archer” was earned by Hill's 50 years ofoutstandmg exploits His success as a hunter set him far above the other famous archers. ea. $16.95 + $2.00 postage __ Ere cLB eaEs^Eiel dKote s_By^Er_ed.Be ar From Africa to the Yukon, Alaska to S. America, and India...by one of the world's foremost outdoorsmen. ea. $9.95 + $2.00 postage Ered__ Bear _ The__ Biography_ of. .an QutdQorsman_By_Gharles-Kr.Qll - Covers the life of a true archery pioneer. ea. $11.95 + $2.00 postage

MENTAL IMPROVEMENT SUBLIMINAL CASSETTE TAPES Subliminal Techniques - Develop the mental edge Custom designed 3 tape series teaches archery perfection, total concentration and how to reach the top Listen to relaxing ocean waves while reaching your goals, ea. $69.95 + $3.00 postage

AUDIO TAPES Zen in the Art of Archery By Eugen Herrigel Read By Ralph Blum - The famous book is now on audio tape. Approximate time: 90 minutes. An intriguing tape forthose interested in Zen and Archery. ea. $9.95 + $2.00 postage

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INSTRUCTIONAL and INFORMATIVE Archery: Steps To_S.uccess By Kathleen M. Haywood. PhD and Catherine F. Lewis. MEd - A resource for a beginning classes or a self-instruction guide. ea. $14.95 + $1.50 postage Teaching-Archery.: Steps_To. Success. By KathleenM^Haywood..PhD_and_Catherine_E 1 Lewis, MEd - You can identify and meet your students' changing needs and monitor your progress as teacher. ea. $19.95 + $1.50 postage Bow & Arrow By Larry Wise - The complete guide to equipment, technique and competition. Wise explains how to make arrows, select and tune bows; covers target archery, field archery and unknown-distance archery. Information on N.A.A., N F.A.A. and I B.O. ea. $15.95 + $1.50 postage

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