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There is a saying that goes something like this, find something in life that you have a passion for, learn everything you can about the subject, make it your career and you will find success. This passion is evident everywhere. Starting with the manufacturers, sales representatives, dealers and many other associates of the archery industry. The inaugural A.M.O. Archery Trade Show owned and operated by the 43 year old Archcry Manufacturers & Merchants Organization trade association of which

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The U.S. Archer is a proud member was held January 17-19, 1997. A regular column called "AMO Action" will keep you abreast of what is happening in the guiding force of our industry. See page 132. AMO represents the companies behind worldwide archery and the supporters who make The U.S. Archer possible. Our supporters make it possible for us to report the recreational archery news. Support our advertisers. We at The U.S. Archer would like to start off 1997 by thanking our advertisers, subscribers, writers, and the archers who make up this fine sport. Here is a letter from one of our subscribers: / thought I would share with you and my fellow archers a most pleasant experience. As a fledgling (no pun intended) archer. I have relied upon the recommendations of people much more experienced than I. Ann Hoyt of Sky Archery recommended the Accra 1103 Combo sight as a suitable companion for my new Conquest bow. and

I am glad she did! Not only is it a fine piece of equipment, but the customer service rendered by Rick and the staff at Accra is outstanding. I had a minor problem with the horizontal adjustments. and my mentor. Jake Vite, suggested 1 contact the folks at Accra. I spoke with Rick on the phone and he suspected a damaged part. I sent the sight out to Rick via UPS Red. They received it the following morning. Rick confirmed damaged threads and assured me it would be taken care of immediately. I was pleasantly surprised, when arriving home the day after the folks at Accra received my new sight, that it was back in Atlanta. Now. that is what 1 call incredible customer sen ice! In today s market place u e take a lotfor granted. It sure is nice to havefolks like this who not only stand behind their product, but go the extra .aepfor wonderful customer service. My hat is offto thefolks ar Accra and their fine products. Neil Foster Gwinett Archery Assn. Continued on page 70

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Working together can make this a better archery world. Jim Schultz of Archers Who Care is a man of action and passion. He had planned to attend the AMO Trade Show but a few days before the Show opened Jim had an emergency trip to the hospital. There he found out he had diabetes and had to change some plans. By February 8-9 at the NABU Danner Easton Championship in Mesa. Arizona he was back at the range selling T-shirts for his Archers Who Care group who conducts archery camps for HIV. cancer and hemophiliac children across the U.S. He was asked why bother with these kids (see next page for Jim Schultz's response). Would you want to be part of this Tine group? The U.S. Archer is by way of free subscriptions to every person who signs up to work just one day in an AWC camp to help these kids. Is archcry your passion? Even without asking. 1 know archery and kids are Joella Bates Prcsson, Shirley and Tim Strickland's passion. Together with the professional archers at the NABH Mesa. Arizona championships. Joella. Shirley and Tim organized the Kid's Shoot. Sec page 76 for coverage of the Danner/Easton NABH Championships

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Archers Who Care By Jim Schultz......................................................................... 7^

Arizona State Archery Assn. News...................................................................... 75 Jakes Announces Name Change......................................................................... 75

Veteran Archers Crowe & Barnes on Target in Mesa, AZ........................... 77 Las Vegas ‘97 By Arlyne Rhode............................................................................. 81 Hopkins Takes Another 1st While Tillett Wins First Pro Try at ASA..... 91 Published and Ediled by ARLYNE RHODE

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1996 All Japan Championships By Masatoshi Seki........................................ 96 Toward the Gold By Freddie Troncoso................................................................. 96

Bernie ... Insights Sy Bernie Pellerite.............................................................. 106

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1997 NFAA Shooters School Update Sy Bernie Pellerite............................ 102 The New NFAA Super Shoot!............................................................................. 103

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to get my point across to Mike and maybe some others who read the articles. I tried to explain to Mike, that the number of times or the lasting friendship that the child might have with archery was not the point of why we did what we did. As a side benefit archcry, both as a sport and as an industry, will benefit. Is it something that can be measured? Probably not. But that is not why the volunteers arc out there in the hot sun teaching the children archery. It is the self esteem that the child receives. Because, as a child who is unable to participate in normal sporting activities they lose out in many ways. They can’t be like other children. They aren’t able to feel the thrill of making a touchdown or roller blading or sledding down an icy hill. Some of them can’t even go out and watch. When they learn that they can shoot a bow, hit the target and break balloons the adrenaline flows, team

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Arizona State Archery Association News The Arizona State Archery Assn, would like to extend our congratulations to Lori Mitchell for earning a spot on the NAA World Indoor Team. In an effort to help ASAA members who make FITA International Teams and do not receive funding from the NAA, the ASAA has donated S250 to Lori to help with her expenses. Good Luck, Lori!!! Also, the ASAA is pleased to announce the awarding of the Sheri Rhodes Coaching Scholarship to Rebecca Wallace. We are pleased to back ASAA Coaches who work so hard to become better coaches. Congratulations, Rebecca. The ASAA would like to hear from other NAA State Charter Organizations. Since we are very active, our Association feels that it is absolutely critical for the future of NAA archery for the State Charter Clubs and the members to stay in touch! Watch for results of the ASAA’s Arizona Cup being held April 12-13 in the next issue or e-mail AZCUP@aol.com. Send your information and or questions to: ASAA 3500 W. Peterson Place Tucson, AZ 85741 Fax (520)744-6055 E-mail at ASAA97@aol.com or E-mail at AZCUP@aol.com We welcome your correspondence!

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Veteran Archers Crowe and Barnes on Target in Mesa North American Bowhunters • Mesa, AZ • February 8-9, 1997 MESA. Arizona — Except for a stiff breeze, NABH archers found the scenic courses at the Danner/Easton Arizona Open much to their liking this weekend. Many of the contestants recorded exceptionally high scores during this first event on the Nonh American Bowhunters 1997 tournament trail held here at the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club. Thomas E. Crowe of Welches, OR, grabbed top honors in the Pro Men’s Division recording a superb score of 464. The two-day total included 16 shots in the 12-ring. This year's Pro Division competition included an interesting twist which surprised many of the contestants. Following the regular 40-round competition, participants recording the top seven scores in the Pro Men's Division and the top three scores in the other Pro classes competed in a five-target “Shoot-Down” which determines the winner of the event. At the completion of the 40-target Pro Men's competitive round, David Miller of

Phoenix, AZ, held the lead. Derek Phillips, Colorado Springs, CO, occupied the second place spot, while Randy Ulmer of Cave Creek, AZ, was in third and Billy McCall of East Flat Rock. NC. held the fourth place spot. Crowe, who actually finished fifth after the first 40 targets, rocketed to the top during the “Shoot Down” to collect the Pro Men's top prize of S6.036. Second place honors in the Pro Men's Division were earned by Derek Phillips. Phillips recorded a two day total of 463 and collected winnings totaling S2.890. Finishing third among the Pro Men was Randy Ulmer. Overbrook OK. veteran Sherry Bames earned the top spot in the Pro Women's Division with a two-day score of 409. Barnes collected a total of SI.300 in winnings. Second place on the women s side went to Juliet Swanson of Medina. OH. Swanson’s two-day score of 387 netted her earnings of S634. Third place in the

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Boh Bitner congratulated 1997 Compound Unlimited Champion Roger Hoyle after shooting three perfect rounds of 300 for a total of 900 little time to shoot with school and running an archcry pro shop. Actually, his main interests arc in FITA field and target archery. He hopes to win a spot on one of the upcoming FITA World Teams.

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The women’s compound unlimited champion was Petra Ericsson of Sweden. Sweden was represented well on the champion’s platform with Jenny Sjowall and Magnus Pctersson winning the Classic Limited Divisions. The other two division champions were Thomas Nothhelfer and Ben Hobbs in the bowhunter limited and the bowhunter unlimited divisions, respectively. Future issues will carry these champion backgrounds. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who made this event so memorable.

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Sunday: Second Round Competition — George Dixon retained his lead in the Senior Pro Division with a 399 and 10 twelve rings. Women’s Pro Ginger Hopwood slipped from the top opening the way for Susan Thompson to lead with a 394 and 5 twelve rings. Laurie Watson (Hoyt) of Cave Creek. Arizona held second with a 384 and 5 twelve rings, and Chencc Tillett (Martin) of Dahlgren. Virginia finished in third with a 383 and 6 twelve rings. The Open Pro Division was too close to call as Derek Phillips (Mathews) of Colordao Springs, Colorado led the field with a 411 and 18 twelve rings. Jeff Hopkins (Bear/Jennings) of Clayton. Delaware stood strong with a 407 and 14 twelve rings. The first round leader, David Stepp (High Country) of Changlcr. Arizona slipped in the second round but held on to third with a solid 401 and 13 twelve rings. Final Round Competition — Senior Pro George Dixon scored an additional 52 points to lock down first place with a 451 and 10 twelve rings and a S2.5OO.OO check including Pennzoil bonuses. The Women’s Pro Division saw Susan Thompson miss a target and slip to third place, while Laurie Watson held on to second with a 432 and 5 twelve rings. Chenee Tillett was the big story for here in her first Professional tournament, she scored an additional 50 points in the final round for the win! Chenee’s 433 and 6 twelve rings earned her a check for S2.5OO.OO including Pennzoil bonuses. The Open Pro Division’s first winner of 1997 was Jeff Hopkins with a final round total of 465 and 14 twelve rings. Derek Phillips took second and David Stepp took third. Jeff Hopkins’ check totalled S10.000.00 including Pennzoil 3-D Challenge bonuses. The Brunton Shoot-Off on Saturday afternoon saw the top 20 pro and amateur scores from first round competition shooting it out for $2,000.00 cash. The field was quickly whittled-down to head to head shooting for the twelve ring between Jeff Hopkins and Randy Ulmer

(Browning) of Cave Creek. Arizona. Ulmer won the battle with a closest to the center of the twelve ring arrow. The 1997 Bear/Jennings ASA Pro/Am Florida Championship was also the debut of the ASA Trebark/Pennzoil “Bowhunter Challenge," where competitors shoot a series of 10 stationary McKenzie 3-D targets and 10 “Pop & Walk-Out McKenzie 3-D targets. Top competitors shoot an additional 5 target Pop & WalkOut Final Round fora possible 308 perfect score. Kevin Leonard of St. Augustine. Florida shot a winning score of 271 points and took home a fully rigged Mathews Solo-Cam bow for his efforts. Another debut of sorts came with 19 year old. U.S. Olympic Team member and 1996 Gold Medalist Rod White. Rod turned Pro at the event and shot a respectable 362 with 8 twelve rings. “3D’s are a log tougher than Olympic tournaments. I didn’t shoot a Gold Medal round, but I was pleased with my first try at Professional 3-D Archery." said White. The Archcry Shooters Association of Nashville, Georgia conducts, or sanctions over 250 regional and local archery tournaments across the country, plus 8 regional championship Pro/Am events including the ASA World Championship “Classic." For more ASSA club and membership information, call (912)686-7402. For more news on this news release contact David A. Foster at (770)795-0232. Pro/Am Divisions Results Men’s Pro Bear 1. Jeff Hopkins 2. Derek Phillips Mathews 3. David Stepp High Cntry SOTY Leader: Derek Phillips Mathews Women's Pro 1. CheneeTillett Martin 2. Laurie Watson Hoyt 3. Susan Thompson Mathews SOTY Leader: Susan Thompson Mathews Senior Pro 1. G. Dixon Jr. Mathews

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The U.S. team (Tom Crowe, Stewart Bowman, Ed Marten) congratulates the Costa Rican team (Juan Jose Wedel, Joaquin Aguero, Roy Sanchez)

Los Amigos Archery Range • Santa Elena, Costa Rica Following is a list of the first 23 persons that were chosen to place their hand prints in fresh concrete. They are famous archers or persons that have helped the development of archcry in Costa Rica. Every shooting line (40) will have a number and a name of one of those archers. We still need 17 more persons to fulfill the need for 40 names. We will do that in the near future. Mr. Lee Myung Young • Luis Murillo • Reynaldo Valverde • Frank Pearson ■ Becky Pearson • Tom Crowe • Ed Eliason • Stewart Bowman • Freddy Hennes • Rene Uriostc • Jose A. Rivera

■ Edison Rivera • Patricia Obregon • Marcos Brenes • Luis Gonzalez • Carlos Barrientos • Jose Hernandez • Roy Sanchez • Joaquin Aguero • Jose A. FLores • Ed Marten • Linda Marten • Bob Walker. The Los Amigos Archery Range was built by Mr. Juan J Wedel in orderto promote the sport of archery in Central America. It covers 15 acres of land in a private farm that is nearby the Braulio Carrillo National Park and just 7 miles from San Jose downtown. The average temperature during the year round is 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Slewart Bowman and Tom Crowe on the shooting line VI COSTA RICA CUP - INDIVUDUAL RESULTS Men Compound Division Women Compound Division 1. Tom Crowe, USA 1. Becky Pearson, USA 2. Stewart Bowman, USA 2. Veronica Moreira, ELS 3. Juan Jose Wedel, CRC 3. Diana Kralik, USA Men Olympic Division Women Olympic Division 1. Edwin Eliason, USA I. Patricia Di Pascuali, USA 2. Ramon Nuila. ELS 2. Maria Orlich, CRC 3. Roberto Nuila. ELS 3. Natalia Mora, CRC TEAM RESULTS Men Compound Division I. Costa Rica Juan Wedel Joaquin Aguero Roy Sanchez 2. United States Tom Crowe Ed Marten Stewart Bowman 3. Guatemala Rene Urioste Alfredo Hermes Carlos Diaz

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Hideto Kato and Mayiuni Asano

Men- After 1/4 Finals 1149(16) S. Nishiikawa

92 Kato

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H. Kato

1183(5)

K. Nishikawa

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T. Onoe

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H. Yoshida

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1154(11) D. Uemura

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1132(23) H. Sueguchi

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M. Asano

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The 38th All Japan Target Championships were held in the middle ofNovember in Shizuoka Prefecture. Why in November? It’s already winter season. isn’t it? Yes, that’s right. 1 easily guess many American archers feel it strange. But, here in Japan, many athletic championships arc held front late October to November whether outdoor or indoor event because they are the final and closing competitions of the year. You can imagine the Baseball World Series that is also held in November in the United States. Most serious problem of this championships is wind. Although Shizuoka Prefecture has one of the most temperate climates in this country, the only faut is the wind in winter. If archers had a lucky chance, they could shoot in sunny and warm field throughout the competition. But they could not in the first day of the qualificiaiton round. Only three archers shot over 1200. Hiroshi Yamamoto, an Atlanta Olympian and won the national title 5 times, scored 1204 in the men’s field. A defending champion Ai Ouchi who also attended the Atlanta scored 1211 and izumi Ohira, a hopeful highschool girl, shot 1208 in the women’s line. One of interest in the Olympic round is upset. Even if an excellent archer who ranked top position in the qualificaion round, he/she docs not necessarily reach to the final match to take a gold medal. Lower ranking archers are wathing vigilantly for a chance to beat in every stage. Maybe they are free from the pressure than the higher rankers. If they lost a match, they will be none the worse for it. Additionally, it sems many spectators have a tendency to support a lower ranking archer in atmosphere. Hiroshi was defeated by Sadamu Nishikawa, a ‘94 national champion, in the 8th final. Taka Matsushita, another Atlanata Olympian and won the national 10 times, also lost in the 8th final. Hidcto Kato, 8th in the qualification, won the matches one by one unnoticed and reached the finals. Frankly, he was almost an unknown archer until last year's All Japan in which he ranked 5th. Hidcto gained his

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first national title by his 12th arrow in the final match. He had to shoot his final arrow to the 10 ring to beat Kenji Tokunaga. Nine meant a shoot off and 8 a loss of the match. Everybody thought he could not hit the bull's eye because his past records were poor. But he got it. It’s very dramatic. While in the women's field, Ai Ouchi proceeded to the finals without a hitch. A collegiate champion Mayumi Asano, 3rd in the qualification, also reached to the final very easily. All spectators expected a fierce battle as Ai and Mayumi are most able shooter at present. But they were disappointed. Ai lost her form completely in the ultimate match. Nobody knows what happened in her mind. Mayumi won her first national title hands down. In the compound division, Akira Okuno and Yuko Sumiyoshi won their first national title respectively. Yuko was especially happy as she had lost the final matches in 1994 and 1995.

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injury. There are enough youth, both in the NAA JOAD and NFAA who already shoot bows too heavy to control. Suggesting conditioning with 10-15 lb. heavier bows will put them at a greater risk for injury. A conditioning program for youth should be a gradual progression of draw weight which is compatible with their physical abilities. The Theraband rubber product is an excellent conditioning tool. I recommend not using more than 5 lbs. more of draw force for conditioning for youth. Conditioning for a long day of shooting requires a buildup of stamina. Perhaps if the archer shoots 40-45 lbs. with a recurve I0 to 15 is not that much extra. To a youth shooting 20-25 lbs that great of a increase is just a step away from a season ending injury. I understand you may have meant this conditioning exercise for mature archers, however I implore you to qualify your statement in the article for the benefit of your younger readers. Don Branson. Wheaton. Illinois Auroraland JOAD. NAA Level III Coach Dear Mr. Branson, Thank you for bringing to light a very important oversight regarding the conditioning exercise that was published in my column of the January-February issue of U.S. Archer. You are correct, the exercise program outlined should be limited to mature archers only who are physically fit. and who

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are accustomed to pulling and shooting a bow and arrow on a steady basis. I am taking the opportunity to forward a modification and addendum to the mentioned conditioning exercise program in question. Ironically, I recently decided to test and employ the training method outlined in the latest U.S. Archer. Not having shot for a two year period. I decided to try to build strength according to the outline. Having pulled heavy bows since the days of my early youth. I foolishly selected a 70# Howard Hill longbow and proceeded to try to draw the bow to my anchor point. Due to the loss of muscle tone and loss of strength caused by long periods of layoff. I discovered that I could barely draw the longbow a short span of 25 inches. About all I could do with the stout heavy bow was to complete two or three sets of six attempted draws before 1 had to stop. The truth is. I was straining to merely pull the bow back, let alone try to hold it at full draw! Luckily, my common sense and instincts convinced me pick up a 35# recurve bow that I could pull back comfortably and hold as I slowly regain my pulling strength and one that allows me to draw the bow without any undue strain. After the above mentioned trial and experimentation session, as applied to the conditioning exercise program, I conclude and sincerely recommend that archers first warm up using a light weight bow or a rubber band exerciser as you mention prior to any and all shooting! I also advocate that archers not exceed the shooting weight or peak weight of the bow they arc presently shooting while performing the static conditioning exercise program if they have not been shooting over a long period of time. In this manner, archers can build shooting strength gradually while performing the static conditioning exercise program outlined. Wisely, archers can build shooting strength gradually without any undue pain or strain. And most important, conditioning exercises for children and young archers should only be conducted under the recommendations and supervision of a qualified coach or instructor. Remember, never exceed the pulling weight of the bow that young archers are presently shooting! Freddie Troncoso

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Author's Background: Bernie's past experience and achievements include: 8 stale indoor, field and 3-D championships. NFAA <5 NA A Certified Instructor, pro-staffshooter and coach, seminar speaker, and pm shop owner. He is presently writing articles for several archery magazines. As a bowhunter. he has 5 animals in the lop 10 ofSafari Club International Record Book. He is president ofRobinhood Video Productions, the world's largest and most popular producers of instructional archery videos which presently has 28 titles marketed into 21 countries. Bernie and his wife. Jan. will be conducting NFAA Shooter Schools and Target Panic Seminars aimed al the intermediate to pro level archers. This Shooting School is now available on video. See ad on page 3. For more information, call Bernie or Jan at Robinhood Video. Phone (352)237-7614 or Fax (352)237-8775.

One of the toughest things to do with a bow and arrow is to shoot accurately while the wind is blowing. I produced a segment about this very subject in Frank Pearson’s video entitled. "Shooting Form and Problem Solving." Frank is probably the best in the world at shooting in the wind. Because my wife and 1 spent 6 years shooting competitively in Hawaii, where the wind blows almost constantly, we got a lot of experience practicing Frank's dos and don’ts of playing the wind. Since then, I have picked up some additional tips that make up a fairly comprehensive "arsenal" against the wind that J now teach in NFAA’s new mobile

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Shooter’s School. The following should experimentation, and focusing on a spot that is NOT the center, which is harder to better prepare you to make the best of a bad situation. do than it sounds! B, Canting the bow. I have found that I. Practice in the wind. If you want to learn to fly a kite or sail a boat, you have this is the method that works best for most people. Simply tilt the top limb of your bow to do it... in the wind. “Live with it!" No into the wind 3. 4, or 5 inches off. (or 5. one likes to practice while the w'ind is blowing you all over the target, but that 10. or 15 degrees off) normal or plumb and will probably separate you from the losers aim in the center of the target. The tilt or cant automatically casts the arrow away on a windy day in an important tournament. An hour or two of practice from the point of aim in the direction of once or twice a month will put light years the cant. For example, you might find that ahead of the archers who experiment at if you cant the top limb 5 inches (or X the tournament. I’ve found that initially amount of degrees) to the right in a 10 Olympic-style (FITA) targets with different M.P.H. crosswind, then your arrows will colored scoring rings make it easier to go in the middle. You can test this method practice on. You can differentiate between on a calm day by aiming in the middle the rings at a greater distance for the and canting the top limb different amounts purpose of aiming. Later, you can transfer to find out how far left or right you bow what you have learned to a 3-D target, if shoots the arrows. If you have a level that is what you will be shooting in mounted on your bow or sight, practice tournaments. using the bubble in the level. Sec where 2. Aiming in the wind. There are only the groups hit. For example, at 45 yards two ways to aim in the wind; A) Aim off with 1/4 of the bubble left of center (top to one side of the bullseye and let the wind limb canted to the right), your arrows are blow the arrow into the center. B) Cant hitting 4 inches to the right. Record this the bow to one side and aim in the center. information in your logbook. At 50 yards, Remember, whichever method you choose. you may be 5 inches to the right. Record don't expect to hold rock steady or get this. also. Next, practice and record at perfect results ... it won’t happen! different yardages with 1/2 of the bubble A. Aiming Off. Find an open field or off center, then 3/4 of a bubble, etc. Get as hilltop where the wind blows fairly much information as you can practicing consistently and put up a multicolored on a calm day when you know your shots FITA target at 35 to 60 yards away from are being consistently executed and you the shooting stake, depending on which can trust the results. Then, take all of this type of tournament you’re practicing for. information to the archery range on a (Usually wind is not a major factor at windy day. Try out what you have distances less then 35 yards.) First, pick a discovered against the wind and record spot on a colored scoring ring 3 or 4 inches your results. This logbook could save you either side of the center. If the wind is at the next tournament. blowing from the left, put your pin at 9 3. Don’t Over-Hold. Shoot with the o’clock. If the wind is blowing from your same timing in the wind as you do on a right, put your pin at 3 o’clock. Shoot a 5- calm day. Let down and start again if you arrow group. Try to estimate the speed of can’t get the shot off with your normal the crosswind ... for example, 5, 10, 15 timing. One of the most common mistakes M.P.H.. Adjust your aiming point is to try and hold longer (and therefore accordingly. Always record your results in better). WRONG! If your natural shot a logbook. A typical entry might read: “50 sequence is 8 seconds and you try to hold yard target — 10 M.P.H. from right - aim an extra 3 to 4 seconds, you’ll probably 5 inches right (2nd red ring)." The key to stay in trouble because of the wind. Over this method is record keeping, holding causes several bad things to

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happen. A) Your muscles, and therefore your sight picture, will start to shake from oxygen depravation and fatigue if you try to hold past your personal comfort zone. B) Because the wind is blowing your sight around anyway, this aggravates the condition described in “A". This causes your mind to leave the target and go to the release (where it should NOT be) in an effort to time the shot, causing all kinds of fear, anxiety and nervousness to build.This situation causes you to punch the trigger or pluck the string, causing a bad shot. C) The longer you tend to hold, the harder you tend to excessively push with your bow arm, in an effort to “help the shot." In right-handed archers, this will cause left arrows. D) The anxiety and fear caused in “B” often leads to full-blown target panic. and you sure don’t need that! 4. Don’t Over-Control. Remember, if you try to muscle the bow into holding steady in the wind, it will only make it worse. “Recruiting muscles causes movement,” as Randy Ulmer points out in his video. Winning Form. Relax and let the sight move around . . . it’s going to. anyway! Also, focus on the spot you are aiming at. not the sight pin, and shoot the best shot you can. Shoot through it . . . don't alter the shot. 5. Heavier mass weight. You will find it much easier to hold steady in the wind if you add a heavier stabilizer, preferably not a long thick one that will pick up a lot of side wind drag. A spare set of heavier V-bars or a spare back weight can make a big difference on a windy day. Be sure you work them into your practice routine and record the results in your logbook so you know what to expect when you put them on your bow on tournament day. 6. Realistic Goals. As with normal shooting, it is important not to set your expectations past a point that you can reasonably expect to reach. Don’t expect miracles! Remember, all these methods will vary from shooter to shooter, bow to bow, and arrow to arrow, depending on the speed of the wind. It is not an exact science! What it will do is give you that few extra points because you are less nervous and afraid. and much more aware of what is probably going to happen when the wind does blow.

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1997 NFAA Shooter’s School Update!! We Cure Target Panic! By Bernie Pellerite 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 pm shop owner. He is presently writing articlesfor several archery magazines. As a bowhunter, he has 5 animals in the top 10 ofSafari Club International Record Book. He is president of Robinhood Video Productions, the world's largest and most popular producers ofinstructional archery videos which presently has 28 titles marketed into 30 countries. Bernie and his wife, Jan. will he conducting NFAA Shooter Schools and Target Panic Seminars aimed at the intermediate Io pro level archers. This Shooting School is now available on six videos. See page For more information, call Bernie or Jan at Robinhood Video. Phone (352)237-76)4 or Fax (352)237-8775. This unique mobile school is now in its second year. The 1996 season saw almost 250 archers complete the weekend curriculum that covers over 200 topics. Dozens of these shooters have reported back that their Target Panic is now history! Director Bernie Pellerite reports. "1 believe I’ve finally been able to analyze the cause of target panic . . . it's not what most people think! The key to success and enjoyment of upper level archery is a positive subconsciously structured shot sequence. Without it. an unpleasant negative mental phenomenon we call Target Panic can creep into our sequence until it is eventually completely replaced and is subconsciously reprogrammed negatively with a neurotic preoccupation and fear of missing, which varies in form and severity from shooter to shooter i.e. freezing, snap shooting. flinching, and punching the trigger. I’ve discovered that a 2-step approach works best. Step 1 - Remove the cause . .. with a 12 step mental and physical shot sequence (which is on video tape 1 and 2 of the Shooter School Scries). Step 2 - Cure the symptoms . . . freezing, snap-shooting, flinching, and punching the trigger, etc. with one or more or the methods and/ or shooting drills (tape 3 of the Schooter School Scries). Also. from various tips from many shooters and coaches, in particular Len Cardinale. I’ve analyzed them further and discovered particular connections with personality' trails that people with certain types of Target Panic have in common. By further analyzing these personality traits I can now predict particular destructive tendencies with reasonable certainty and take steps

to prevent or counteract their affects. These revelations allow me to finally give ‘a light at the end of the tunnel’ to the thousands of shooters that have this seif destructive and often terminal malady.” This school is also available now from Robinhood Videos in a 6 tape series with over 7 1/2 hours of information (See ad on

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page 3). The first 3 volumes deal with Target Panic and its cures among other things. Note: If you attend the Shooter School, you will receive a discount ofS50.00 toward the purchase of the video set. Or. if you purchase the video set, you will receive a S50.00 discount on the Shooters School. The schedule for 1997 is already set from January until June I and the second half of the year is being scheduled now but there arc still some openings for the Shooters School or Target Panic Seminar if you act soon! The Target Panic Seminar is a 5 hour seminar held on aTuesday, Wednesday orThursday covering target panic, holding steady and shooting under pressure. There is a minimum of 15 students required at S50.00 per person. Some of the sites trying to put together the necessary requirements for the seminars and Shooter Schools cover 13 states including: 3 in Michigan. 2 in Minnesota. 2 in Connecticut. 2 in New York. 2 in Wisconsin. 2 in West Virginia. Ohio. Virginia. Nebraska. Georgia. Tennessee. Delaware. Alaska and 2 in England. The curriculum includes topics such as: practice regimen, equipment setup, arrow speed, tuning, holding steady, mental and physical aiming, back tension, professional form and the shot sequence, shot execution, tournament pressures, and judging yardage. Problem solving and question and answer sessions cover punching the trigger, snap-shooting, flinching, freezing and all forms of Target Panic. Also bow torque, comfort levels, personality profiles, and dealing with control, risk taking and analytical types, and much, much more. Interested shops or clubs should contact us as soon as possible. so we can put them on the schedule or the waiting list for 1997,

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• 7th Annual NFAA 3-D National Championships • 3D Pop Up Targets • 900 Round • Robin Hood Round • Field Round • Marked 3-D • Lake of the Woods Round • Several really different novelty events!

to try to win that few extra bucks at one

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wobble. Get the point! There are many more unique novelty rounds, but I don't want to spoil the surprise. Just suffice it

may win for shooting well (we pay down 33 l/3% of the field in either the money

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Frank's Way from Frank Pearson Aiming and Strength Aiming longer allows us to execute our shot routine better. Without a shot routine. we have no recollection of the shot, so we cannot "play it back" and analyze it. A lol of archers live in areas where they cannot practice as often as they like or need to in order to improve their aiming. There have been different methods and equipment invented to keep your muscles in shape. Unfortunately, the “archcry"

Normally, when we shoot our bows, we do just that. We shoot. We don’t aim. We just shoot and by not aiming we don’t get any stronger. We need to practice aiming. The better you aim the more control you have over the shot. By practicing aiming we build strength which allows us to aim longer.

muscles are not necessarily the same muscles you use every day or work when you go to the gym. To keep my “archery" muscles. 1 use a Rotaflcx. It is constructed so that you can hold and draw it like a bow. I suggest an archcry workout which includes pulling and holding for 15 seconds with each arm. I do this for 10 minutes at a time. This helps to build the muscles that you need for aiming and by alternating arms you don’t build up one side over the other which helps to keep from having back problems. For you hunters. I suggest you try drawing and holding in different positions. such as kneeling, sitting, crouching, and aiming up and down hill. I also suggest you try holding at half draw and then completing the draw and holding some more to stimulate waiting for an animal to get in position. You can use the Rotaflex almost anywhere. I suggest warming up with it before you head off to shoot.

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The human mind can only concentrate on a single thing for about 8 seconds. This is why when we are shooting our mind wanders just before the shot goes off and we miss. We began our concentration too soon. Write a shot routine down. You need to adjust this routine so that you don’t begin concentrating until you are at full draw. When you are not at full draw, you should try to think of something unrelated to the shot execution. Most people do not hold for more than 10 seconds so keep this time for concentrating on your shot. Try to stick to a shot routine which has 4 to 8 things on it that you can consistently do. Here’s my shot routine: 1. Hang the bow from the release rope. ( hang my bow from the release rope and put the bow between me and the target before 1 put my hand into the grip. This helps to keep me from shooting left and right.) 2. Draw the bow with the left arm straight out/stiff.

3. Obtain draw length and anchor by bending left arm. (My bow is set up a little short on draw length because I feel this allows me to aim better and at the same time it gives more string clearance from my clothes and chest.) 4. Set thumb deep on the release button. 5. Aim. (This is where the concentration and strength come in. You need to be able to hold to the spot for several seconds without letting your mind wander to other issues.) 6. Stay anchored and follow through. (I like to keep my arms and especially my bow arm between me and the target until after the arrow impacts.) Write up a shot routine of your own. Try it out and adjust as necessary. Once you’ve found a routine that works for you. write it and keep it in your quiver. If you start encountering problems refer to the routine to sec where you are going wrong.

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Introduction to The Canadian “National Archery Center”

People attending the opening ceremony Background & Mission The first National Archcry Center of Canada opened its doors in Montreal on September 2. 1996. The opening of such a Center is the consequence of a long study lead by the volunteers of the Federation of Canadian Archers. The NAC, also aims to refined the coaching knowledge and know-how of the coaches involved in High-Performance Archery. Membership & services Services are individualized through different kinds of membership. • Permanents Athletes - currently they arc Craig LAWSON from BC. Phil PROWSE from AB. Jean-Pascal SAINT-ARNAUD from PQ. Jacquie SAITO from AB and Shawn RIGGS from ON. They are coached 5 days a week by an International experimented coach. • Permanents zkpprenticc-Coaches. who arc taught daily by an world class master course coach. Note: All the Permanent Members have daily access to the non specific facilities, like strengthening rooms, swimming pool. sauna, track and Field race. They also gel the NAC uniform, and have free access to the NAC seminars. They arc members of the Excellence 2000 program (this FCA program delivers services and information to the athletes & coaches involved in HighPerformance). * Part-time Athletes - currently they arc Caroline LABRECQUE from PQ. Louise VIEN from ON. Bertrand and Sylvie PLANTE from PQ. They are coached up to 5 times a month by an International experimented coach.

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Excellence 2000 program. Attention: To ensure quality services, the NAC will limit the number of persons to work with during peak periods, like the March Break; therefore the "first booked, first served" principle will be applied. Location & Facilities The feasibility study led by the FCA High Performance Committee, rapidly showed that Montreal was the best location for such a Center, due to: • the important archery population over there. • the great facilities of that city. Montreal is a former Olympic City, and inherited of gorgeous facilities, in which will open in April 1997 the third official Canadian Multisport Center. The archcry specific facilities arc also tremendous the number and the level of tournaments in Montreal area, the bilingualism of that city, allowing the student athletes to pursuit their studies in English or in French. Therefore if you have the intention to learn French and you need a French immersion, read that article, but do not worry at the NAC you will can be served in English. French and Spanish the easy connection to Montreal from anywhere through the world. Montreal has 2 international airports, and excellent connections by train and bus During the winter, the NAC is located at

Part-tinieApprenticcs-Coach - currently they arc Gary GILLIES from ON. Sophie HOULE from PQ. Joan McDONALD from ON. Jean-Yves & Ghislain PLANTE from PQ. They arc taught up to 5 times a month. Occasional Athletes. Just contact Pascal COLMAIRE. the NAC Director at least 10 days before going to the NAC. Any archer can use the NAC. whatever the origin, type of bow and discipline. Occasional Apprentice-Coaches. Same as Occasional Athletes. Teams: For a permanent or occasional collaboration with the NAC. like do some Provincial Teams of Canada, but NACs assistance is also available for Club. State and National Teams. Note: part-time or occasional Members & Teams have access to the non specific facilities. like strengthening rooms, swimming poo), sauna, track and field race. during their "visits" to the NAC. They also have reduced registration fee to the NAC Mr. Alain Lavarenne, the representative of the Municipal Affairs seminars and the Dept., Sport Branch, shooting to cut the traditional ribbon

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the Claude Robillard Sport Complex, with 18 other sports. The huge archcry indoor hall includes: • a double 70 meters shooting area which can fit 8 targets total. • a double 18 meters shooting space which can welcome 22 targets total. The NAC also has a locked room which is used as workshop and office, shortly the NAC General Quarter. In that room there are many tools to make. maintain and tunc the archers equipment Permanent and part-time archers can take the available components and tools for theirown needs at the NAC, part-time coaches can use the available devices and tools for maintaining and tuning the equipment of the archers they are working with, at the NAC. During spring and summer the NAC will be located at the “Parc Pierre Bedard". another tremendous shooting place on Montreal Island (not far from the Olympic Stadium) with a club house. Collaboration with External Sport Experts Several sport experts contribute to the coaching and teaching quality of the NAC. they collaborate with the NAC Coaches, and the NAC Coaches are in charge to integrate the learning from these experts to their training process. The NAC gel benefit from the Sport Science Program, and can evaluate the archers in several areas. The NAC owns a specific strength evaluation tool. For example a computerized system regarding body balance has just been bought. Apprentice-Coaches The NAC provides:

Level 3. 4 & 5 Canadian Coaching Certification opportunities. For example the level 4 task #9 aims to know and to be able to develop the skills to be developed for an elite archer. For each archery specific skill, the key elements, the observable criteria and the development method/exercises are identified and practical teaching is taught to the apprentice-coach • Practical coaching is enhanced Several opportunities are provided allowing the Apprentice-coaches to observe and intervene in some working/coaching situations. NAC's publication The NAC issue a list of technical & coaching products — written article, audio & video tapes. .. — will be published from time to time. For each product, the title, a short description of the content, the number of pagcs/dtiration. and its price taxes & shipping included. Just send your order with the equivalent payment to the NAC. to get just what you want. National Archery Center FCA Technical Office 915 rue Maisonneuve Saint-Hubert. PQ J3Y 7V1 Canada Telephone: (514)445.2982 Fax: (514)445.9378 Thank you very much to the following archery equipment makers who have offered some of their products to the NAC: EASTON, BCY, BROWNELL, ANGEL, PSE. MirArc (the Canadian Hoyt •

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People and Places Browning Archery Promotes Gary Young Gary Young. Browning Archery's Materials Manager, has been promoted to Operations Manager Young comes from a long tine of manufacturing operations experience. "He'll be tasked with everyday operations in manufacturing, ordering parts and products, inventory and assembly." said Jim Velazquez. Browning Archery's Director of Marketing and Promotions. "Gary's extensive expenence in operations plus his personal skills prepare him quite well for the position The leadership consolidation will simplify and increase our operational efficiency " Young has 30 years experience in the archery industry, the last two years with Browning Archery His past experiences have included: product design, product manager, purchasing agent and production planner. For more information on Gary Young as well as Browning's complete line of archery equipment and accessories, or receive a full color Browning catalog, contact Browning Archery. 6343 Cottonwood Canyon Rd . Dept USA. Morgan. UT 94050-9319 Phone (801 >876-2751. Fax (801 (8763333

Jeff Howard Climbs Corporate Ladder at Browning Archery Jeff Howard. Browning Archery Service Manager. has been promoted to International Sales Manager Howard. who's 20 years of experience in the archery industry include: sales representative. customer service manager and overseas sales. He was a natural choice for the new position. In addition to his current responsibilities as Service Manager, Howard will be aggressively expanding Browning Archery's overseas sales arena on a worldwide basis "I'm excited about the challenge of making Browning Archery a household name on a global basis." said Howard. "This is definitely a long-term project. However. I have corporate support and an eager staff to accomplish this mission.'

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For more information on Jeff Howard as well as Browning Archery's complete line of archery equipment and accessories, or to receive a full color Browning catalog, contact Browning Archery. 6343 Cottonwood Canyon Rd.. Dept USA. Morgan, UT 84050-9319. Phone (801 >8762751. Fax (801 >876-3333.

Hoyt USA Names New Vice President of Marketing Salt Lake City. December 1.1996 — Archery's premier bow manufacturer, Hoyt USA, recently announced the appointment of Greg Easton as Vice President of Marketing. In this position, Greg will focus on developing and implementing dealer programs and managing the marketing efforts of not only the Hoyt brand, but also the Reflex and Beman brands. "The strong growth of Hoyt, along with the Reflex and Beman lines has placed increased demands on our sales and marketing departments." commented Randy Walk. President of Hoyt USA "Greg's experience in product management and marketing will make him a valuable member to our team as we work to maintain our leadership position in the industry." Greg's background includes eight years with the Easton Team Sports division serving in the capacities of product manager, marketing manager and general management In addition, he gained valuable international sales and marketing experience while working in various positions in Japan, Australia and Europe. "The Hoyt brand has an enviable position in

the marketplace, and I look forward to the challenge of securing our position in the industry while at the

same time establishing the Beman and Reflex brands." said Easton. Greg will report directly to Randy Walk and will assume the VP duties on December 2. For information contact Hoyt USA. 543 N. Neil Armstrong Rd.. Dept. NFA, Salt Lake City. UT 84116 Phone (801 >363-2990, Fax (801)537-1470.

Clint Davis Joins Gray Loon Marketing Group Evansville. IN — Clint Davis has joined Gray Loon Marketing Group as an Art Director. Davis has over five years of experience in all facets of print advertising and internet communications. Along with his

responsibilities as art director for print advertising assignments, he will also assist in the creation and

development of both internet and multimedia projects. Davis previously worked with Oswald and Associates He attended Indiana Vocational Technical College and the University of Southern Indiana majonng in advertising and graphic design Gray Loon is a full service marketing

communications company servicing numerous national and international accounts For more information about Gray Loon contact Tom Lewis. President. Gray Loon Marketing Group. Inc 204 Mam St., Dept NFA. Evansville. IN 47708 Phone (812)422-9999. Internet: http f/www grayloon com. E-mail: info@grayloon com

Joella Bates Presson Signs with Darton D a rton

Archery has announced that Joella Bates Presson

is the newest addition to their Pro Staff Joella has received numerous accolades including five world championships. Pro Shooter of the Year recognition, and has been appointed National Spokesperson for the Bowhunter Education Foundation. In 1996 she conducted over 75

seminars reaching approximately 35.000 kids and already has 218 seminars scheduled for 1997 to reach an estimated 100.000 children. "We are very excited about the prospects of

having Joella represent Darton," stales Darton Director of Sales and Marketing Guy Aiderton "Not only

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in schools across Amenca. Using archery as a vehicle to convey the message that kids should not do drugs and should set high goals for themselves is something I want to be a part of' Darton has created a special bow model for Joella and shooters like her. The Elite is a high performance bow with draw lengths available of 23.5" to 26.5" and peak weights of 40. 50 or 60 pounds. This allows female archers and other archers with shorter draw lengths to shoot speeds comparable to those achieved with longer draw speed bows. The SD Mark II cam not only provides blazing speeds, it is also one of the smoothest drawing speed cams ever made. Whether you want to level the playing field on the 3D course or you just want a flatter shooting hunting bow, the Elite is in a class by itself. For information contact Darton Archery, 3540

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Duel in the Deserts Trials - FITA Contact - Kathy Greene - 520-297-6731 • Location - Tucson. AZ 2nd Bay State Open Contact Anthony Bellettini 617-320-3606 • Location - Dedham. M X Pumpkin Shoot -18M FITA Indoor Round Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 • Location-Los Angeles. CA

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AUGUST NH State Outdoor Contact Marcia Wyman 603-224-5768 • Location - Bristol. NH

Tournament Trail Canada (B.C.) Events

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Contact Ron Boorman for a complete list of tournaments at (604)5241674. Fax (604)524-1382 (there are lots morel!) May 3-4 FITA Star, Victoria Bowmen. 250-474-4009 May 3-4 900 Round/3-D Round. 604^67-2110 May 11 Final Leg 3-D Champ. BC. Sagittarius Archers. 604-853-7094 May 16-18 Traditional BC Championships, Chilliwack, BC 604-824-1493 May 25 Summer Games Trials. Maple Ridge Archers, 604-467-2110 May 25 FITA Star. Burnaby Archers. 604-525-3424 June 1 BC Summer Games Trials. Penticton Archers. 250-494-4181 June 1 BC Wildlife Fed 3-D Shoot. Mission Bowmasters. 604-826-3437 June 7-8 BC Bowhunters Championships. Contact Vai. 250-446-2731 June 14-15 FITA Star, Victoria Bowmen. 250-474-4009 June 15 3-D Fun Shoot @ Port Coquitlam Club. 604-464-3371 June 22 JOAD Outdoor Championship, Parksville, BC. 250-248-5656 June 22 Ducks Uni 3-D Shoot, Ridgedale Archers, 604-859-4562 June 29-30 Police & Firearms World Archery Championships

April 11-13

Calgary. AB Contact Ron Boorman 604-524-1674

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NEOERLANDSE HANDBOOGBOND Sportlaan 18A. Postbus 10101.5240 GA Rosmalen The Netherlands. Phone (073)5210101. Fax (073)5219785 May 24-25. Location — Cadier & Keer. Round Arrowhead Five Nations Tournament -Phone +31-43-4071720

Canada Cup • April 18-20 Canada welcomes all Olympic and Compound archers to Vicona, B.C. Apnl 18 is practice. Apnl 19 FITA Star and elimination round April 20. Site of the 39th FITA World Archery Championships on August 13-24. 1997 (including practice) For information contact Al Wills. 5180 William Head Rd.. RR #1. Victoria BC. Canada V9B 5T7. e-mail: alwills@islandnet.com.

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Now England Indoor Sectional Lunenburg, MA Western ClassicTrail Shoot/Marked 3-D Nationals Straight Arrow Bowhunters. Redding. CA 7th ANNUAL UNMARKED 3-D NATIONALS

Year Round Archery Club. Strasburg. Illinois Southeast Outdoor Sectional Columbia County Archery Club. GA Great Lakes Outdoor Sectional W. Allis Bowmen. Frankvile, Wl Southern Outdoor Sectional Red River Bowmen, Shreveport. LA Mid-Atlantic Outdoor Sectional Watkins Glen, NY Southwest Sectional Field Championship Timpanogos Archers. Provo. Utah Midwest Outdoor Sectional Waltonian Archers, Cedar Rapids. IA Northwest Outdoor Sectional Cascadian Bowman. Eugene. OR New England Outdoor Sectionals Lunenburg. MA Southwest 3-D Sectionals Columbine Archers. Aurora. Colorado Southeast 3-D Sectionals Thomson Field Archery Club. GA OUTDOOR NATIONALS Darrington. Archers. Damngton. WA Midwest 3-D Sectional

Sunflower State Games We wanted to let you know that our dates for the 1997 Sunflower State Games will be July 18-20 and July 25-27. In case you are not familiar with our event, the Sunflower State Games has an Olympic style format which draws athletes from all four corners of Kansas. Our archery events include: Barebow. Bowhunter. Freestyle, Bowhunter Freestyle Limited, FITA Recurve. Freestyle, and Freestyle Limited We are looking forward to another great year in 1997 and we hope to see you there Thank you and if you have any additional questions, please feel free to call us at (913)842-7774. EZ Shop Landing, 1414 W. 6th Ste. 200, Lawrence, KS 66044.

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113th Kodak National Target Championships Tournament Information August 3-8.1887 - Canton Township Park. Michigan The National Archery Association of the United States is pleased to extend this invitation for your participation in this year’s National Championships in the Detroit Metropolitan area We encourage you to share information from this registration packet with your fellow archers. A separate registration is required for each participant, so you may make photocopies of the registration form for use by others. The Venue: The site will be Canton’s Hentage Park Complex Situated off 1-275, the park is conveniently located less than 20 minutes from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, at 1150 S. Canton Center Road Format: The general format will be similar to our traditional schedule... two (2) full FITAs followed by Friday's F.O.R. (FITA Olympic Round) which is open to the top 64 male and top 64 female archers (U.S. and International archers combined). The U.S. National Champions will be determined after the two full FITA events conclude on Thursday. The tournament committee has created five (5) full days of competi tion. including Team Competition and other exciting activities for you. Requirements: Advance registration is mandatory, except for the Clout and Team competitions which will be handled on-site. U.S. citizens must be NAA or NFAA members (thru August 8, 1997). and eligible according to FITA rules. NFAA members should enclose a copy of their current membership card (showing expiration date) with their registration NAA members should submit renewal fees with their registration if they will not be current thru August 8. 1997. In order to assist verification of your current membership status at the August 3 tournament registration desk, all NAA & NFAA members are asked to present a current NAA or NFAA membership card when checking in at the tournament, or be prepared to purchase an NAA membership upon arrival International participants are welcome

Registration and Confirmation: Please note that the Postmark Registration Deadline is Thursday, June 30, 1997. Please postmark your tournament registration form by July 3rd in order to avoid a Late Registration Fee Registration Fees. Late Fees, and the Cancellation Policy arc detailed on the Registration Form.

Dress Code and the Weather: The NAA dress code, including white attire, will apply and will be appropriate in the expected hot and humid conditions. Please know that FITA regulations have changed with regard to advertising on your clothing (now 400 sq. cm ). Each archer must comply with FITA regulations as well as the NAA dress code.

Amenities: Every effort will be made by your National Tournament Committee, the Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, and our Canton Township hosts to make this a most enjoyable National Championship event for you and your family. Large tents and concession areas will be in place on-site so that you will be able to enjoy each day of the week at the park and not be required to travel off-site for any needs while competing in the tournament Locker rooms, an indoor pool and basketball courts are part of the facilities which will be available to tournament participants If you have any questions, please call the NAA at 719-578-4576. See you in Canton. . Aug. 3-8!

Tournament Format & Schedule Saturday August 2

Sunday,

August 3

8-8:45 am 9:00 am

Practice Traditional National Chps.

8-8:45 am 9:00 am 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Practice Traditional National Chps. Official Practice- Al! Others Registration & Equip. Inspection

1:00 pm-4:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm

Monday, August 4

8-8:45 am 9:00 am

Practice 1/2 FITA - MEN - Masters, Senior, FITA Competitive (90/70) 1/2 FITA - WOMEN - Masters. Senior, FITA Competitive(70/60),

MARCH-APRIL 1997

Archery Night at Tiger Stadium (Tigers vs Cleveland Indians)

8-8:45 am 9:00 am

Practice 1/2 FITA - MEN - Masters, Senior, FITA Competitive50/30), 1/2 FITA - WOMEN - Masters. Senior, FITA Competitive (50/30) fiTiYs & nt pi <t_

Intermediate (40/30), Junior (30/20), Cadet (20/15)

Clout Tournament Welcome Reception

BOYS * GIRLSIntermediate (60/50), Junior (50/40) & Cadet (30/25) 7:05 pm

Tuesday. August 5

Wednesday, August 6

Thursday, August 7

Friday, August 8

5:30-8:30 pm

.Archery Seminars

4:30 pm

Same schedule as Monday NAA Annual Meeting

4:30-5:15 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Same schedule as Tuesday Team Practice Team Competition Barbecue A Concert in the Park

8-8 45 am 9.00 am

3:00 pm 7:30 pm

Practice International F.O.R. (M A W) (top 64 merged from Int'l., Senior, Master A FC divisions) Mixed Team Competition Awards Banquet

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1997 Kodak National Target Championships ® Lodging Information

The NAA has reserved rooms at the following hotcls/motcls in the Canton, Michigan area. The following listings contain important information concerning each of our hotel sponsors You must contact each hotel individually to reserve one of the rooms in our block. All rooms are blocked under “Archcry." (Add local/state taxes on all but Budgctel Inn). AREA I (5 minutes to venue) Budectel Inn: Canton, MI; 30 singles (kings) reserved ($53.84); 40 doubles reserved ($53.84); free continental breakfast; registration deadline July 15; (313)981-1808. All taxes inclued. Fairfield Inn: Canton, MI; 20 doubles reserved ($57); swimming pool; free continental breakfast; free cable TV; free local phone calls; registration deadline July 19; (313) 981-2440. Motel 6: Canton, MI; 40 doubles reserved ($36.95 for 1; $42.95 for 2; $45.95 for 3; $48.95 for 4); swimming pool; (313) 981-5000. AREA 11 (10-12 minutes to venue) Best Western: Livonia. Ml; 20 doubles reserved ($59); refrigerator in room; swimming pool; free continental breakfast; exercise room; loungc/restaurant; registration deadline July 3; (313) 464-0050. Holiday Inn: Livonia, MI; 50 doubles reserved ($72); swimming pool, spa/whirlpool; game room; free happy-hour buffet; exercise

room; loungc/restaurant; registration deadline July 18; (313) 464-1300. AREA TH (12-15 minutes tovenue) Relax Inn: Romulus, MI; 20 single efficiencies reserved ($34.95); 30 double efficiencies reserved ($38.95); registration deadline June 30; (313) 595-1990. Shonev’s Inn: Romulus, MI; 5 singles (kings) reserved ($55); 35 doubles reserved ($55); swimming pool; complimentary newspaper; free continental breakfast; free cable TV; free local phone calls; exercise room; airport shuttle; loungc/restaurant; registration deadline July 20; (313) 729-9000. ©CLOUT EVENT - Registration for the Clout Event (scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2:00 pm) will take place on-site until 1:30 pm. August 3, 1997. Registration fee: $10 collected on-site.

©TEAM COMPETITION - Registration for the Team Competition (scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 5:30 pm) will take place on-site until 5:00 pm August 7. Registration fee: $9 per team of three (National/State/Club) collected on-site.

©MIXED TEAM COMPETITION - Up to 16 teams may compete in this FIRST-EVER competition (Teams include a Male and Female Recurve Archer AND a Male and Female Compound Archer. .70 meters, 6 arrows per team member. If more than 16 teams arc entered, the tournament committee will select 16 teams based on combined World/National or USAT rankings and other criteria). FITA is considering including a Mixed Team Competition as a demonstration at this year’s World Target Championships in Victoria, British Columbia. Start forming your team today. A registration form will be included in a future Nock-Nock. All entries must be received bv July I 1997 The 16 teams selected to compete will be notified by the tournament committee. The $25 team entry fee will be collected during tournament week

©Inaugural NAA National Traditional Target Archery Championship To be held August 2-3 in conjunction with the 1997 NAA National Target Championship in Canton, Michigan. The goal is to recall and celebrate the past traditions of the NAA as well as to provide a venue for the increasing numbers of archers interested in competition using longbows. Competition will consist of: Saturday, August 2 York Round (men) Hereford Round (women) -72 arrows at 100 yd. -72 arrows at 80 yd. -48 arrows at 80 yd. -48 arrows at 60 yd. -24 arrows at 60 yd. -24 arrows at 50 yd.

Sunday, August 3 Clout Round - 36 arrows at 180 yd. American Round - 30 arrows at 60 yd. - 30 arrows at 50 yd. - 30 arrows at 40 yd.

(1) At least two equipment divisions will be made: a) “primitive” all-wood British longbows/Amcrican flatbows without arrow rests/shelves. b) longbows made with fiberglass or other “modem” man-made materials, and longbows with arrow rests or shelves. (2) All competitors must shoot wood arrows.

NOTES: (A) There will be awards for each competitive round (York, American and Clout) as well as overall championship awards based on the combined scores from each round, and separate awards for foreign visitors (non-U.S. citizens). (B) The York Round awards should be based on the traditional British Longbow Society (BLBS) system: most hits, highest score (of those who did not achieve most hits), and most golds (of those who did not achieve most hits or highest score). The American and Clout Round and overall championship awards will be based on total score and will be made for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places in each division.

For more information, contact Norm Graham (517) 655-4755 or Eric Zchner (610) 777-9203

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National Target Registration Form [RlftBirk llldllll: Jilt 30.1887) Please enter me in the 113th Kodak National Target Championships (August 2-8, 1997) as follows...PLEASE PRINT

Name Date of Birth

Address

CITY

Te 1 e p h o n e___ (_____ )___________ _________ I am a citizen of:

(Check One)

ZIP

Female

Male

Complete one: My NAA membership expires My NFAA membership expires (Archers should bring a current NAA or NFAA membership card to the event or be prepared to purchase an NAA membership)

_____ Primitive (Senior)...$60

A, Traditional tournament (Aug. 2-3)

Amount:

_____ Modern Longbow (Senior )...$60

$______ __

B. National Target Championships (Aug. 3-8) Intermediate (18 & under)...$35 (Check One) Masters (50 & over)...$60 Junior (15& under)...$35 Senior (Adult)...$60 ____ Cadet (12 & under)...$35 _____ FITA Competitive...$35 Crossbow (Senior)...$60 (Check One)

Olympic/Recurve

Amount:

$_________

Compound

Notes: (1) Intermediate, Junior & Cadet - through the calendar year of their 18th, 15th & 12th birthdays, respectively. (2) FITA Competitive is a second Intermediate (18 & under) classification which shoots Senior distances. Those Intermediate-age archers attempting to cam spots on the Junior USAT must shoot in the FITA Competitive division. (3) LATE REGISTRATION: Add S25 if postmarked AFTER June 30, 1997. Accepted on space available basis (4) CANCELLATIONS: Until July 28th. 30% penalty. No refunds after July 28, 1997. (5) Incomplete registration forms will be returned. Registration Fee must accompany registration C. BANQUET & DANCE TICKETS - S20 with this tournament registration ($22 at tournament).

Please reserve_______ tickets for me.

Amount:

(Include payment with registration form)

D. Official Nationals COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT - S12 with this registration ($15 at tournament).

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ARCHERY DAY CAMPS - Conducted at the National Target Championships venue...August 4-8, 1997...ages 8 to 80. Camper’s first day is $20, extra days just $8 each. Includes equipment, instruction, daily lunch, camp t-shirt and more. Certified instructors. Archcry camp instructors will receive a minimum of $25 per day, plus lunch. If you or a family member would like to join the camp OR serve as an archcry camp instructor please call the NAA (a) 719-578-4576; write to the NAA; or check here O WAIVER FORM (All archers must sign. Parents of minors must sign for Youth.) IN CONSIDERATION of my involvement al the 1997 National Target Championship. I acknowledge and agree than (1)1 risk bodily injury, including paralysis, dismemberment and death as well as loss of or damage to property. (2) I knowingly and freely assume all such risk, and (3) I, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns and next of kin, hereby release, hold harmless and promise not to sue the National Archery Association, its officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, with respect to any and all such injury, paralysis, dismemberment, death and'or loss or damage except that which is resultant of gross negligence and/or willful or wanton misconduct. FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (under 18): This is to certify that, as parent/guardian of this participant, I do consent to his/her release of the National Archery Association, ct al, from any and all liabilities to hivher involvement in the ’97 National Championships. '’’Participant Signature

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COLLEGE DIVISION NEWS News and Notes from the world of College Archery... -> The National Archery Association has named Sheri Rhodes Director of Development and Training at the ARCO Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Sheri brings a wealth of experience to her new position. Most recently, she was Archery Competition Manager for the ‘96 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She is a former All-American at Arizona State University and went on to become the varsity archcry coach at ASU, guiding her teams to numerous national championships.

Five current or former collegiate archers are on their way to Istanbul, Turkey to represent the United States in the World Indoor Championships March 18-23. 1996 United States Intercollegiate Archery Champions Lori Mitchell of Arizona State University and Shane Parker of North Carolina State University won spots on the Olympic Bow Indoor Team along with Jo Malahy of James Madison University and Mike Gerard, former archer at California State University at Los Angeles. Jamie Van Natta of the University of Toledo earned a spot on the women’s Compound Bow Team.

-> “Varsity Archcry” is now the official name for Columbia University’s archery team, thanks to Coach Al Lizzio’s hard work. Joining the ranks of College Division clubs are U.S. Air Force Academy, Eastern Illinois University, Penn Technology, Dayton University and the University of San Diego. This year’s USIAC will be held at Texas A&M University, May 16-19. General information, entry forms, housing accommodations, etc. regarding the national championships will be mailed to all College Division clubs. -> The 1997 All-American Camp was held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, January 6-10. The invitation to the camp was important enough for Jen Jordan, a graduate of James Madison University, to travel all the way from Korea where she is currently teaching English. “There arc a lot of helpful things at the camp, especially for people in transition from college archery to senior archery events.” said Jordan. “It’s good to find out what you need to know to shoot on the senior level.” The camp staff included Julia Bow ers, NAA Master Coach and Camp Coordinator; Kathy Eissinger, Texas A&M Archery Coach and College Division Program Director, Norm Graham, 1996 College Division Coach of the Year at Michigan State University; Sheri Rhodes, NAA Director of Development and Training; Judi Nelson, United States Olympic Training Center Nutri tionist, Jenny Stone, USOTC Trainer; Dr. Sarah Smith, USOTC Sport Biomechanist. Dr. Sean McCann, USOTC Sport Psychologist and Eric Lawson, USOTC Strength & Conditioning Physiologist. All-Americans attending the camp were Suzanne Barrera, Brooke Berryhill, John Blaschke, Jennifer Comedy, Bradley Gohlkc, Greg Krueger and Bethany Thomas of Texas A&M University; Scott Colston, Jen Jordan, Randy Hinkelman and Jo Malahy of James Madison University; Megan Farrell and Michelle Takach of Atlantic Community College; Lori Mitchell and Rob Shepherd of Arizona State University; Shane Parker of North Carolina State; Mike Cieslinski of Michigan State University; Sarah Hoffman of Wesleyan University and Mark Williams of Southern Illinois University.

Results from the All-College Invitational Mail-In/Fax-ln League from November and December 1996 (FITA I Rounds):

Olympic Bow - Tod 4 Men__________________ Vic Wunderle (Texas A&M) Mike Wilmington (Texas A&M) Greg Krueger (Texas A&M) Rob Lathem (Texas A&M)

Compound Bow - Tod 3 Afen

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Olympic Bow - Top 4 Women_______________ Bethany Thomas (Texas A&M) Susy Barrera (Texas A&M) Tracy May (Texas A&M) Brooke Berryhill (Texas A&M)

274 273 266 251

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293 Jennifer Comedy (Texas A&M) John Blaschke (Texas A&M) 282 292 Karen Gossett (Texas A&M) Justin Tippy (Texas A&M) 274 286 Anna Johnson (Texas A&M) Scott Gordon (Texas A&M) 274 (Other schools participating the first two months were California State University at Long Beach. Atlantic Community College, Columbia University, Queensboro Community College and Baruch College). Please send any College Division news and results to: Marion B. Rhodes, 173 Pinewood Drive, Arapahoe, NC 28510 or call (919) 249 2681.

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WORLD TARGET TRIALS - Registration Form June 5-8, 1997, Sacramento, CA - Discovery Park * Hosted by State Archers of California (Only one (1) competitor per entry form. Make additional copies as needed.)

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WORLD TARGET TRIALS FORMAT - 3 DAY EVENT - JUNE 5-8 - SACRAMENTO, CA [There are four divisions: Olympic- Male; Olympic- Female; Compound- Male; Compound- Female ] The selection process for each division consists of a Qualification Round and two Round-Robins. The Qualifying Round is the FITA Round to be shot in one day. Seeding in the Round Robin matches is from the Qualification Round ranking. The top sixteen (16) ranked archers in each division will be placed into two pools of eight (8) archers (Pool A: 1,4,5,8,9,12.13&16; Pool B: 2,3,6,7,10,11.14&15). Each archer in a pool will shoot against every other archer in their pool for a total of seven (7) matches, 18 arrows per match, on Saturday. 'iTie top eight (8) archers from the combined pools, in each division, will proceed to a Final 12-arrow Round Robin on Sunday. The top four (4) archers in each division will comprise the 1997 U.S. World Target Team. Funding is provided by the NAA for the full team to attend the World Target Championships in Victoria, Canada August 14-23, 1997. PRACTICE DAY is Thursday, June 5, 1997. Basic pool matches are as follows: ‘97 World Target Championships Match #1 #6 #7 #4 #5 #2 #3 Team members are expected to lv3 lv2 lv4 lv8 lv7 lv6 lv5 stay after the competition for a 2v4 3v4 2v8 2v3 2v7 2v5 2v6 two hour TEAM MEETING. 5v7 5v6 5v8 3v8 3v6 3v7 3v5 Please plan your departure no 6v7 6v8 7v8 4v6 4v8 4v7 4v5 earlier than 6:00 pm. 1997 WORLD TARGET TRIALS WAIVER FORM IN CONSIDERATION of my involvement at the 1997 World Target Trials. I acknowledge and agree that: 1) I RISK BODILY INJURY. INCLUDING PARALYSIS. DISMEMBERMENT, and DEATH, os well as LOSS OF or DAMAGE TO PROPERTY; 2) I KNOWINGLY and FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISK; and 3) I. FOR MYSELF, and ON BEHALF OF MY HEIRS. ASSIGNS and NEXT OF KIN. HEREBY RELEASE. HOLD HARMLESS and PROMISE NOT TO SUE THE NATIONAL ARCHERY ASSOCIATIONS. THEIR OFFICERS. OFFICIALS. AGENTS. AND.OR EMPLOYEES. WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL SUCH INJURY. PARALYSIS. DISMEMBERMENT. DEATH and/or LOSS or DAMAGE EXCEPT THAT WHICH IS RESULTANT OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE and/or WILLFUL OR WANTON MISCONDUCT.

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New Products Americase Announces Two-Bow Compound Case

Americase is a manufacturer of airline quality transport cases for guns, archery, and industnal equipment They have developed a new case for 1997 It is a compound bow case that will carry 2

them to the test on camera, right in front of your eyes 'Our Video Catalog will be our on-the-road sales force I believe that it is no longer economical (for manufacturers or sales reps) to driving thousands of miles to visit widely scattered archery pro shops and sporting goods stores to physically show

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Bull’s Eye Sights Catalog & Sales Step up to Video for 1997 Lawrenceville. GA — For 1997. Bull's Eye Sights & Scopes. Amenca's leader in archery sight and scope technology, is introducing a catalog on video to accompany its well-visited Internet site at www.archerymall com "It’s time to come to gnps with sales and marketing economies of scale right now,' says Clyde Hartsell, president and founder of Bull's Eye. "Video and the Internet are making this possible — and the time is definitely right for

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Easton Launches the World’s Fastest Arrow Salt Lake City, Utah — Easton Technical Products, leading the world in aluminum and aluminum/carbon arrow shaft technology. introduces the fastest arrow shaft on the planet with the new A/C/C HyperSpeed This new shaft is the ultimate answer to the archers' continual search for blistenng speed and pinpoint accuracy The heart of the HyperSpeed is a precision drawn aluminum core tube, much like the popular and versatile A/C/C shaft. This aluminum core is wrapped in a super-strong, ultra light carbon fiber Joe Mason. Easton s Archery Product Information Manager said. This combination, along with our ability to manufacture to extreme tolerances of weight and straightness, is what makes the HyperSpeed super fast and accurate This shaft is ideal for speed-seeking 3-D archers and field shooters to help reduce range estimation error.' The HyperSpeed shafts are incredibly fast because they are from 45 to 60 grains lighter than their equivalent A/C/C shaft, which puts them below the AMO 6-grams-per-pound limit for most bows They are so light, in fact, that Easton is issuing a statement advising shooters to have their bow setup inspected by an authorized archery pro-shop to avoid damage and personal injury When asked for his comments about the new HyperSpeed. Easton s Senior Development Engineer George Tekmitchov. is quoted. T/Ve've taken it to the limit. it's fast, really fast. And with a wide range of ultra lightweight mbb points the HyperSpeed offers a tremendous opportunity to maintain high arrow velocity with lower bow weight." The state-of-the-art design maintains Easton s A/C/C straightness tolerances ♦ .003" (006TIR) to guarantee the same consistent accuracy that is synonymous with the Easton A/C/C. Easton's HyperSpeed uses A/C/C components including inserts, one-piece points and nocks, which match the shaft's five sizes: 2-28. 2-39, 2-49. 2-60 and 2-71 The flush-fitting A/C/C components further

enhance the aerodynamic appearance and performance of the polished black carbon surface The polished surface is quiet when drawn across a rest, easier to pull from targets and resists wear For more information about the new Easton A/ C/C HyperSpeed or any of Easton's arrow shafts and components, you may call Easton Information Services at (801J539-1400 or write to Easton Technical Products. 5040 W Harold Gatty Dr.. Dept NFA, Salt Lake City. LIT 84116. Fax (801 >533-9907.

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New Software! Easton’s Shaft Selection Chart and Technical Information Now Available for Windows™ Salt Lake City, Utah. January. 1997 — Easton Technical Products now offers you the same archery computer program used by their own Technical Support Representatives. Easton Shaft Selector "Plus"™ — Archery Equipment Software for Windows is an affordable easy-touse shaft selection program and a whole lot more Easton s own software engineers took one year to develop this software package especially for archers and bowhunters The package includes the Easton Shaft Selection Chart, an automated Kinetic Energy and F O.C Calculator, and Trajectory Reference. Technical product information for Easton's complete product line, including new and updated items for 1997. is integrated with the Windows help-file in an easyto-use format. With the dick of a mouse. Easton's shaft and component specifications and basic tuning procedures are available at your fingertips "It's just like we downloaded our printed technical bulletins to a PC.' says Gary Comum. Easton Marketing Services Coordinator, 'but with the Windows format, it makes it simple for everyone to use.' This program installs easily on any IBO compatible personal computer with Windows 3.1 or '95. You simply insert the 3.5' diskette and follow the installation prompts Shaft Selector "Plus" requires only 1 58 MB of hard disk space. Contextsensitive help provides both technical information and a simple guide to using the program Since Shaft Selector "Plus" is enhanced with colorful graphics and icons, a 256 color VGA monitor of better is recommended. For more information about Shaft Selection “Plus” see your Easton dealer or you may call Easton Technical Products' Information Services Department at (801 >539-1400. To order send $20 00 check or money-order ($18 00 plus $2.00 shipping and handling) to Easton Technical Products, SS+, 5040 W. Harold Gatty Dr, Dept, USA, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.

Bowhunting.Net Wins “GOLD AWARD" For Web Excelence Not only is Bowhunting.Net the largest, mos. comprehensive bowhunting site on the Internet making the sport more visible, it is also winning awards. Robert

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serving the Internet Said Hoague, "This is an incredible award fo us and for the archery and bowhunbng industries NetGuide screened over 100.000 URLS and ove 50,000 Web Sites, presenting this award to onl, 15,000 sites worldwide. The ‘Gold Award' presented to those few sites that meet NetGuide stringent quality cnteria.’ “NetGuide's Scoring system rates the site* from 1 to 5 stars. Ratings are based on a doze attributes summarized in 5 categories Ease < Use, Content. Design. Personality, and Navigator The Gold Award recognizes Web sites that ar rated excellent m the above categories ’ Hoag-

explained "We are honored to win it but mainly becaus j of what our site represents, bowhunting. On Ih ? internet we are in amongst thousands of sites that are not only more heavily financed but also more in the mam stream We are pleased to be able to put our sport in the lime hght in such a positive

manner." Bowhunting.Net, in a relatively short period of time has taken the position as the leader in the archery industry. Along with over 35 current and in

production archery and bowhunting companies being represented, this site also hosts featured columns by archery professionals such as Frank Pearson. Bruce Barrie. Jim Crumley. Robert Ragsdale, Brenda Valentine, Fred Lutger. Rick Phillipi, Stu Keck, John Maynard. Father Rich Pedersen and teenage new comers. Bnan Pullman, Thomas French and Paul Thedmger Notables such as Freddie and Eva Troncoso Ralph and

Vcky Oanoaruk), Sherry Crumley. Freddie Lutger. Michelle Crummer. Regina Terrell. Joella Bates Presson and Randy Chappell are scheduled to join. Bowhunting Net also features Live Chat, a Bulletin Board, a Publication section with magazines such as Bowhunter. Bow & Arrow. Bowhunting News. U.S. Archer. 3D Times and Harris', as well as a Young Bowhunters Club. Field Evaluation Team, Traditional Corner, Family Corner. Trade Corner, and a Bowhunter's Communication Center. For information on Bowhunting.Net contact Robert Hoague at 817-463-4215 or Email robert@bowhuntmg.net . For advertising/

columnists call Rich Walton, Hawk Associates. 2322 W Labriego Dr.. Dept USA. Tucson. AZ

85741. Phone (520)742-4862 or Email richwalton@bowhunting.net. Or visit the Bowhunting.Net web site at www.bowhunting.net

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Fail Safe Sports Announces Birds of Prey Series

Fail Safe Sports announces the Birds of Prey release aid series for 1997. Each of the four models is equally effective in the woods or on the 3-D circuit. Custom made from high quality materials (no plastic to break), these releases will provide years of dependable service All models within the series feature a 360* rotating head, a "quick

adjust" padded leather wnst strap. adjustable trigger tension, and trigger-to-strap distance adjustment The release swings out of the way when not in use. Each model is designed with specific individual features as well The Condor features a closed gate with auto load and gun style trigger. The Falcon is an enclosed caliper release with auto

load and a gun-style trigger The Eagle features an open gate "hook" lor quick loading to either "loop" or direct to bowstring. The Hawk is a rope-only release aid that is most forgiving on the 3-D range; it's smooth and flash quick. Travis Kennedy, president of FS Sports, stated. "The Birds of Prey senes of release aids rounds out the

FS Sports product line and fills a void within the industry." Fail Safe Sports has over twenty years of experience making release aids and is the leader in release aid innovation. For information contact F al I Safe Sports. 2744 N. Sheridan Rd. Dept USA. Tulsa, OK 74115. Phone (918)834-8388. Fax (918)834-8389.

Golden Eagle Introduces New Entry Level Bows for Small Frame Shooters a timing problem, then easily correct it Two simple-to-use wrenches and instructions come with the bow for just this purpose. The Sparrowhawk bows feature an axleto-axle length of 36 inches and weigh just 3 lbs 5 oz. They come in Advantage. Mossy Oak Break-up or Realtree Extra Grey camo patterns or Painted Blue and Raspberry Target colors. Golden Eagle/Satellite Archery manufactures the industry's most technologically advanced bows, broadheads. arrow components and accessories for today's discriminating archer For additional information contact Golden Eagle/Satellite Archery, LUC.. 1733 Gunn Hwy. Dept NFA. Odessa. FL 33556. Phone (813)920-5407. Fax (813)920-0726. Or. access Golden Eagle through its Internet address htto.'/www webpagers conVgolden The Golden Eagle EMail address is: gotdengeznetnet

Odessa, Florida — Golden Eagle introduces two new affordably-priced bows — the Sparrowhawks™ — designed for small frame shooters who want a bow that's easy to handle The Sparrowhawk II™ is perfect for shooters just starting out in the sport. With its 75% RapidCam™. System Maximum Clearance™ riser, and steel yoke harness assembly, this bow packs plenty of power. The 75% RapidCam gives this entry level bow a high degree of sophistication, allowing for easier hold at full draw, without sacrificing a significant amount of speed. Lower draw weights of 25-40 pounds and 35-50 pounds are available in the Sparrowhawk II with draw lengths of 25-28 inches. The Sparrowhawk XT™ provides the shooter with all of the performance found in the Sparrowhawk II plus two additional features: Golden Eagle's exclusive new Xact Timing™ and the extra added power of the 75% TurboCam ™. Though all Golden Eagle bows are perfectly timed before they leave the factory. Xact Timing allows the shooter Io quickly detect

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than they showed up with! Salt Lake City, Utah — January 31 st through February 2nd was a good weekend

to be in Las Vegas. Particularly if you shoot a Hoyt bow. Hoyt Shooters dominated the Las Vegas Shoot winning 3 classes and taking the lion’s share of the Championship prize money. The big winners in Las Vegas were the Hoyle family. The family arrived in Las Vegas quietly but left being the talk of the tournament. After less than two weeks

with his new Hoyt Oasis Carbon Plus, Roger Hoyle turned in the only perfect 900 score giving Roger the top finish in the Compound Unlimited Championship

Division! Proud father, Rickey Hoyle, answered with a third place finish in the Bowhunter Limited Championship Division. Also in the Bowhunter Limited Division, Thomas Nothhelfer of Goodrich, MI turned in a score of 872 and captured

first place honors. Bowhunter Unlimited saw Jackie White of Moberly, MO take a close second

with a Hoyt. Classic Limited Women’s Division was completely dominated with 9 of the top 10 finishers shooting a Hoyt product. Leading the way with 1st place for the ladies was Jenny Sjowall of Sweden. In the Classic Limited Men’s Division the

story is similar with 8 of the top 10 finishers shooting a Hoyt! Leading the way were Olympians Butch Johnson and Justin Huish finishing second and third respectively. Hoyt shooters dominated the shooting line with over 40% of the total participants shooting Hoyt Bows. In the world of tournament archery no one dominates like Hoyt’s shooters!

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Advanced Shaft Cleaning Kits LUV-A-BOW Archery is pleased to announce the industry's first environmentally safe aluminum and carbon arrow shah cleaning kits that are compatible with all fletching adhesives or paints. The new advanced shah cleaning method eliminates messy and hazardous solvent shaft wiping or sanding The two cleaning kits each feature two new innovative products; Shaft Scrub a proven shaft cleanser and Prep Tool, an excellent shah cleaning and conditioning tool

I LUV-A-BOW ARCHERY’S new Advanced Shaft

Cleaning Kit (A.S.C.) will make shaft cleaning much faster and safer without the hazards of solvent shaft wiping or sanding. The cleaning kits feature two new innovative products, one being “SHAFT SCRUB", the industry’s first biodegradable liquid shaft cleaner that is guaranteed to clean aluminum and carbon shafts, or your money back. Also included in the kits are the shaft “PREP-TOOLS” that are designed to slide on to the shaft and quickly scrub or scour clean any size aluminum or carbon shaft. SHAfTSCm'h"

Shaft Scrub™ A powerful, biodegradable, liquid cleaner that contains safe and natural degreasing abrasives, that quickly removes any and all shah contaminates Shah scrub, is formulated to dissolve immediately m water and is guaranteed to dean and leave no undesirabte residues on the arrow shah The new cleaner is safer, quicker and will do a more consistent job when used with the new Prep Tool. Aluminum Prep-Tool Kit™ Contains Shah Scrub and a shah cleaning tool that is made of a quality black plastic that houses a durable self adjusting scrubbing pad The PrepTool is designed to be used on any size aluminum shah Carbon Prep-Tool Kit™ Contains Shah Scrub and a scounng and cleaning tool that is made of a quality black plastic that houses a stainless steel brush that is designed to rough up and clean carbon shahs for fletching or component installation For more information contact Luv-A-Bow Archery Co.. P. O Box 784. Dept USA. Kaysville. UT 84037. Phone (801 >5464697. Fax (801)546-1534

Golden Key Keeps it Quiet with “No Noise” Launcher!

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The No Noise Arrow Rest Launchers are sold in pairs and are easy to install in all arrow rests on the market with 1/8" hole. For information on this and other fine Golden Key products see your local dealer/drstnbulor/ retal outlet or contact Golden Key-Futura, Inc., P O Box 1446. Dept. USA. Montrose, CO 81402 Phone (970)249-6700. Fax (970)2494108. e-mail GKF@montrose com Now on the Internet at

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Golden Key Puts it “All” Together with this one!

Golden Key-Futura. Inc. of Montrose. Colorado. has been making a lot of noise tor a lot of years. Now. they want to be very quiet with their new ‘No Noise" Arrow Rest Launchers. The new No Noise Arrow Rest Launchers have a unique "Frog Let" design for great arrow flight but the real excitement is with the molded. Super Tough Nylon Launchers that reduce noise of the

arrows as it is drawn and release Unlike other models of plastic launchers, the new No Noise Launchers will not break, move or wear out.

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Ever wish you could just go in and get the best accessones in one package? Well Golden KeyFutura of Montrose. CO has done just that with their new Total Accessory Kit Packaged together in one unit are five quality products every archer needs and all are proven winners; the Golden Key TM Hunter Arrow Rest, the new Toxonlcs, Fiber Optic Hunting Sight, a quality Champion Stabilizer. Self-Aligning Line-O-Peep and Sharpshooter Caliper Release Aid. All in one great package. Robert Troncoso. VP Marketing/Sales for Golden Key introduced the Total Accessory Kit this way. "We have, over the years, received quite a few requests from dealers and consumers to combine a number of popular, high quality accessory products in one. easy to handle package Our dealers felt this concept would help them fit a beginning archer more easily and our customers felt it would take some of the cost and decision problems out of buying accessories. It seemed like a good move and so far It is selling quite well." With the new Total Accessory Kit the customer now need only make a few other purchases to have a complete bow set-up Total Accessory Kit. five necessary items, one package, another great idea from Golden Key, Contact Golden Key-Futura, Inc.. P. O. Box 1446, Dept. USA. Montrose. CO 81402. Phone (970)249-6700. Fax (970)249-4108. e-mail GKF@montrose.com. Now on the Internet at: www bowhunting.neL

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•• The Super D offers a new dimension in using a scope on a bow. " A 2" lens allows for an unbelievable view of the target. Even with a high powered lens you can still see enough of I the profile of the animal to accurately pick out and aim at the right spot.

" Some other unique features are a built in shock absorber to prevent damage to the scope mounting rod. •• Quick change aperture rings which allows you to change the lens or the aperture very quickly. “ This means you can have several different types of aper tures for different conditions and change them instantly.

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• SuperStix new Space Age Superball absorbs more energy than other Stabilizers on the market today. • The unique design allows the ability to tune a bow for maximum performance and tighten groups. • Four small carbon rods allow for less wind resis tance, steadier and faster aiming, and better bow reaction. • New design prevents any potential damage to rods. • Camo and Black in the 10" and 12". • Modular Sliders can be adjusted and removed with out disassembling the stabilizer. • The interchangeable weights allow stabilizer to be fine-tuned bj’ moving sliders forward or backwards. • The new SuperStix comes with a Quick Disconnect built into the Stabilizer.

Bows for 1997 Mathews Introduces NewZ-Max with MaxCam™ ... The fastest bow in the world (over 320 fps) Mathews Z-Max features the new MaxCam ™. with Penmeter Weighted Technology™ and the Inertia Disc™ By moving weight to a specific location on the outside of the cam. in the form of a tungsten carbide Inertia Disc™. the MaxCam™ innovation produces speeds never before reached by single-cam and two-cam bows (80% let-off. IBO-5 grains per lb . 70 lbs . 30' — over 320 fps). Plus. MaxCam ™ counteracts recoil to make Z-Max

smoother than any previous bow on the market. Z-Max also incorporates Mathew s new laminated limbs, sealed ball beanng idler wheel and the Mathews AeroRiser. Built to be an 'extension' of your shooting arm, the AeroRiser combines lightweight, comfort and performance Working from a specially designed reflex a specially designed reflex riser, all unnecessary material has been eliminated in carefully calculated areas This helps to create an overall bow weight of just 3 1/4 pounds, without affecting

structural integrity Z-Max is one of four 1997 Mathews models to incorporate the new MaxCam™. along with the Mathews Feather Max. Conquest Pro and Conquest Light For more information please contact MikeZiebell. Mathews Archery, P O. Box 367. Dept USA. Sparta. Wl 54656 Phone (608)269-2728 OR Walt Larsen, Scales Outdoor Group. 2303 Wycliff Ave., Dept USA. St. Paul. MN 55114, phone (612)641-0226

PSE’s Bandit™ is the Finest Compound Bow for Today’s Youth! For hunting or competition, the high-quality PSE Bandit™ suits the serious young archer perfectly No other youth bow is built with such precision and attention to detail. And it's offered at a price that allows every young archer the opportunity to shoot the best equipment. Plus, the 1997 Bandit™ comes with a

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PSE's Bandit™ is available in two eccentric options The Stage III™ is a compression-molded eccentric that adjusts up or down 1" in 1/2*

increments. The Vector IV™ HL is a new eccentric that combines power and smooth draw characteristics with 3-way cabling options. Other features of the Bandit™ include compression molded Magnaglass™ limbs and the Gamesport lower cable guard.

The Bandit™ is available in Mossy Oak* Fall Foliage™ for effective camouflage in any terrain Two Gamesport competition finishes are also available: Translucent Red and Translucent Blue. For information contact PSE. 2727 N. Fairview. Dept USA. Tucson. AZ 85705. Phone (520)8849065. Internet at www.PSE-ARCHERY COM •

Seneca Outdoor is ready to answer gift wishes of the youngest archery enthusiasts and their parents with the new Seneca™ Ultra-Fiber™ Model 120 bow. The latest in Seneca's

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popular line, this bow is designed to let users as young as six years old discover the excitement of archery with a product that is light m weight and very easy to draw. The bow utilizes Seneca’s spaceage Ultra-Fiber material and its slotted wheel is calibrated to provide a draw length of 15-18" and a draw weight of 10-20 lbs. The bow's handle and limbs provide exceptional performance and durability. The most important feature of the bow is its ability to be upgraded.

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according to Seneca President Manz Eplmg. This means it will be not only great for the kids but a savings to parents — who will not have to continue sinking money into larger and larger bows year after year' E plmg adds. "We've designed it Io be easily upgraded with a simple harness change When a child grows and gets stronger, the bow can be converted to a 19-22' or 2428' draw length with a draw weight of 15-30 lbs. or 30-45 lbs. We want it to be fun for kids and a good lasting investment, too. Essentially, the Seneca Model 120 can lake an archer or bowhunter through childhood to adulthood with a lew easy upgrades. For many women and smaller archers, a fully upgraded Seneca bow is all they will ever need.' The Seneca™ Ultra-Fiber™ Model 120 bow provides a complete archery package at a very affordable price. It comes complete with an ArrowKeeper rest and nock set. ABC's of Archery booklet, two arrows, arm guard, and finger tab. It is available through Seneca Outdoor dealers or direct from the

company. For more information, contact Seneca Outdoor, Inc.. 493 S Main St.. Depl. USA. Canandaigua. NY 14424. Phone (716)396-5976. Fax (716)394-8861.

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Earl Hoyt’s Sky Hawk ... More than just a Pretty Face! Eart Hoyt. President of Sky Archery. Bridgeton. MO. has been designing and manufactunng bows for over 60 years. You

might say he knows more about what makes them tick than anyone alive This lifelong obsession with perfection is never more evident lhan in the Sky Hawk T/D The Sky Hawk T/D is a superbly crafted take

Bodoodle Introduces The New Bullet Arrow Rest

down. recurve that shots smooth and fast 204 fps AMO rated It is a beauty to behold and even better to shoot. The Sky Hawk is engineered with phenolic reinforcing beams in the riser that add beauty and strength These beams are designed to withstand the increased shock-load produced by the Fast Flight stnng and forward thrust handle The Sky Hawk features a 20" nserwith 51/2" sight window, two brass guide pins in each limb pocket for precise limb alignment and two brass knob-head limb retaining bolts The tanbs are wood core, faced and backed with fiberglass and phenolic limb tips

Each Sky Hawk comes standard with Bowstring Silencers, Bow Stringer. Fast Ftite Bowstnng, low friction Arrow Shelf/Arrow Plate Cushion and a compass inset into the riser The Sky Hawk is available in 60.62 and 66" at 40 to 75 pounds in 5 pound increments. Archers looking tor the best in traditional equipment are asked to visit their local Sky Archery dealer or send SI 00 for color catalog to Sky Archery. 11510 Natural Bridge Rd.. Dept USA. Bndgeton. MO 63044 Phone (314)731-1600 Visit us on the internet at httpJ/www bowhunting net"

“EVERY DECADE OR SO, A TRUE INNOVATION COMES ALONG IN THE ARCHERY INDUSTRY, and ive SEEN 3 OR 4 OF THEM.” - Frank Pearson Frank Pearson. Archery Instructor 7 Time International Champion 5 Time National Champion Las Vegas Indoor Champion

When bowhunters or competition archers think of the name Bodoodle. it is with a sincere appreciation for rugged quality arrow rests which effectively solve shooting problems and deliver arrow launch benefits for many seasons after their original purchase The new Bodoodle Bullet Arrow Rest continues the tradition of shooting excellence which company founder, bowhunter and archery theoretician S G Christian has already well established. The Bodoodle Bullet is the new economy entry point to the patented and often-imitated Bodoodle line of arrow rests. Designed to give the shooter most of the benefits of the more sophisticated members of the line, the Bullet's design is similar to that of the Superdoodle. The Bullet features a wide yoke which assures unimpeded passage of all styles and sizes of broadhead and vane (or leather) combinations The Bullet incorporates the patented Bodoodle "pivoting yoke" which allows arrows of all sizes to oscillate in the natural arcs that make point-and-shoot arrow flight natural and mechanically repeatable; the result being superior shooting for hunters and competitors The Bodoodle Bullet delivers Superdoodle performance at an economical pnce. Subtle design changes and streamlined manufacturing procedures have resulted in an excellent all-around arrow rest like no other in its price range The Bullet is available LH or RH in non-reflective black For information contact Bodoodle, Inc.. 3301 U.S. Hwy 84N. Dept. USA. Coleman. TX 76834 Phone (915)625-2797. Fax (915)625-2623.

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1st AMO Archery Trade Show a Huge Success! 1998 Site Selected The inaugural AMO Archery Trade Show owned and operated by the 43-year-old Archery Manufacturers & Merchants Organization trade association was a huge success, according to AMO President. Dick Lattimer Lattimer also announced that Columbus. Ohio has been selected by the AMO Board of Directors as the site of the 1998 AMO Archery Trade Show. Show dates will be January 9-10-11.1998 and the 2nd Annual event will be held at the Columbus Convention Center "We were thrilled." Lattimer said. To have a total of 447 exhibitors at this, our first trade show, with over 6,600 people in attendance. This number included 1.984 archery dealers and buyers The remainder of those in attendance were composed of Exhibitor personnel (2858). Media people (186), Guests (161). Show Officials (89). and Staff (50). Our exhibitors used the equivalent of 1.528 standard 10 x10’ booth spaces totalling 152.800 net square feet. The total gross footage of our show. including the Archery Demo area. ARRO’s exhibit area, seminars and meeting rooms reached 315.000 gross square feet Invoices are still coming in so the final financial report is not yet complete. but to date we have deposited 5430.000 into our "Save Our Heritage" fund to defend and promote our bow and arrow sports as a direct result of the net proceeds of our new trade show. We would like to thank everyone in the industry who helped make this happen. It was truly an industry-wide effort and we deeply appreciate it."

New AMO Officers & Board Members Elected for 1997 The AMO membership has elected the following four companies Io three year seats on

the AMO Board of Directors The person that will represent each company on the Board is shown m parenthesis: Bear Archery (Bill Krenz). Dart International (J. Dart), Easton Technical Products (Peter Weaver), and Hoyt USA (Randy Walk). At its recent meeting the AMO Board of Directors elected the following officers for 1997 Chairman - Don Vallee (Browning), Vice Chairman - J. Dart (Dart International), and Secretary/ Treasurer - Guy Aiderton (Darton Archery). Officers are elected for one year terms. AMO Regular members are eligible tor seals on the Board of Directors. If you would like to be considered for 1998, or would like to nominate someone else, please notify the AMO office in wnbng of your willingness to serve, or the name of your nominee. Elections will be held this coming fall, and announced at the January 9.1998 AMO Annual Meeting during the AMO Archery Trade Show. The AMO Dealer Council and AMO Sales Rep Council also have seats on the Board and their current Chairmen fill those seats If you are an AMO member sales rep or dealer and would like

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to be considered for a seat on those two Councils you should also notify the AMO office in writing at 2622 C-4 N W 43rd St.. Gainesville, FL 32606

New “Save Our Heritage” Grant Committee Members Three new members of the ’Save Our Heritage" Grant Review Committee have been elected by the full AMO Board of Directors according to Dick Lattimer. President. Each year three members rotate off the Committee and three new people are elected The three new members elected to three year terms are Dale Voice (Bohmng). Dawf Forbes (Hunter s Specialties), and Randy Walk (Hoyt USA). With the advent of the new AMO Archery Trade Show the funding source for this highly successful industry program has changed Formerly, about 70 archery companies paid a portion of their worldwide sales of archery equipment into the "Save Our Hentage" fund and those companies were the only ones eligible to sit on the "Save Our Hentage" Grant Review Committee to determine how those funds would be allocated. Now that 100% of the net proceeds from the AMO Archery Trade Show goes into the "Save Our Hentage" Fund those companies will no longer have to support the defensive and promotional fund as they had been doing in the past. Now everyone who attends or exhibits at the AMO Archery Trade Show helps pay into the fund by virtue of their exhibit and/or entry fees Now all AMO Regular members are eligible to sit on this nine-person Committee If you would like your name considered for a 1998 seat on the "Save Our Heritage" Grant Review Committee simply notify the AMO Office in wntmg. The AMO Board of Directors elect these folks. Since the beginning of the "Save Our Heritage" program in 1992 AMO has given out 51.542,118 in "Save Our Heritage" grants to both defend and

promote the sport. Dunng 1996 AMO gave out 5531.115 in grants, the largest was 5100.000 to the bowhunters of Michigan to fight the antibowhunting ballot issue in that state.

1997 AMO “Save Our Heritage” Grants Approved The AMO Board of Directors has recently approved a number of 'Save Our Heritage’ grants for both promotional and protection programs according to AMO President, Dick Lattimer The grants totalled $108,964 and indude funds for youth archery, collegiate archery, interactive bowhunter education, women's archery, a new school archery program, traveling consumer outdoor show archery booths, and a state grant to fight the anti-hunters. The largest amount approved by the Board was an increase of $50,000 in 'Save Our Heritage’

funding for use in the new AMO School Archery Program currently under development in a pilot program phase in the northeastern states This

brings the total approved for this new youth archery program up to 5100.000. The pilot dealer training program was kicked-off in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania in November 1996. It will not be available nationally until a later date A 510.000 "Save Our Heritage" grant was approved for an Interactive Bowhunter Educational Video program being sponsored by the National Bowhunter Education Foundation Another 510.000 in funding was set aside for building the traveling archery shooing booths designed by the AMO Dealer Council These are used at consumer outdoor shows, county and state fairs, and other public gathenngs to introduce new people, particularly youth, to our bow and arrow sports A grant of 57.000 was also approved for manning the above booths at four Midwest Deer Classics m 1997 A grant of $7,884 was approved for use by the Police Athletic League (PAL) in their archery outreach program to communities who do not yet have a PAL archery program Over the past five years PAL has set-up over 60 youth archery programs with AMD's financial help Again in 1997 AMO is helping to sponsor the highly successful "Becoming An Outdoors Woman" program with a grant of 56,000 In 1997 the program will be held In 47 states and 8 Canadian provinces. Archery and bowhunting are a major part of this ground-breaking program A grant of $5,000 was provided by AMO to the National Archery Association (NAA) for use in the production of a video to be used to interest outsidethe-industry financial sponsors for future archery events. This video has now been completed and is hard at work. 54.080 was approved by AMO for the 1997 United States Intercollegiate Archery Championships to be hosted by Texas A&M University Target Archers at College Station. Texas For more than 20 years AMO has helped fund the National 4-H Archery Program and has approved another $4,000 tor the 1997 session For about the same length of time AMO has funded Bob Markworth's School Archery Demonstration Programs and another $3,500 has been approved for his 1997 events These introduce thousands of youngsters to our bow and arrow sports And. finally, a "Save Our Heritage" grant of $1,500 was made to the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation for use in their pro-hunting legislative program for 1997 to fight several anti-hunting bills that have been introduced into their state legislature

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PSE NOVA AND MONGOOSE ACCESSORY PACKAGE PRICED RIGHT The PSE NOVA'! The quietest OneCam bow around has certainly caught the attention of the archery world. As one of the lowest priced One-Cam machined aluminum riser bows in the world, the addition of the Mongoose package makes it a truly out standing value. If you want a One-Cam set-up, the NOVA' delivers with all the quality you expect from PSE. You owe it to yourself to shoot and then decide. Available in several eccentric variations as well as beautiful competition finishes! See the NOVA' today!

Available in two gorgeous target colors. Hunting models available In:

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VECTOR IV HL

ONE-CAM

PSE ON THE INTERNET! httpy/www.pse-archery.com

TUCSON. ARIZONA

THE FUTURE

STARS. the future Look for these S.T.A.R.S.* Tournaments or host one in your area. The STARS format encourages shooters of all ages and skill levels. The team format enhances camaraderie and family involvement. This is the best way to help the sport grow. THE NEXT S.T.A.R.S.'TOURNAMENT April 25 - 27.1997 Field Accuracy and Lightning Events

PSE Outdoor Range, Tucson. AZ S.T.A.R.S? P.O.BOX 5487 Tucson, AZ 85703 800-477-7789 ext 2351

The S.T.A.R.S.* web site will be up and running by April 5th. In the meantime, check out the s t a r s.* section at the PSE home page for the latest news! (www.pse-archery.com)

Mr SH^^TER March 28-29 SCH^L Hunters Haven PSE SHOOTER SCHOOL DATES PSE Master Archery Coaches George Chapman and Alexander Kirillov are conducting a series of schools across the nation. These programs have been highly acclaimed for Improving the skill of numerous novice and professional archers. Whether you want to improve your sport for competition, hunting or Just for fun, these schools will make you a better archer!

GEORGE CHAPMAN

ALEXANDER KIRILLOV

Champaign. Il Mar* Thompson 21-359-1920

March 8-9 Johnson's Sporting Goods Rockland. ME Greg Johnson 207 594-2916

April 5-6 Creekside Gun Shop Holcomb, NY Don Delong 71^657-6151

March 15-16 Full Draw Arcnery Omaha. NE KentColgtrove 402-333 9691

May 24-25 Midnight Sun Archery Ancnorage. Alaska jon Albright 907-526-7415

March 22-2S Bwana Archery Lanes St Paul. MN John Bwana 612-482-9866

lune 28-29 Hedgepatn Arcnery USA Springfield, MO Roger HeOgepatn 417-869-2697

April 5-6 Nock and Feathers Aurora, st cnrtsty Scnieining 650-896-3854

August 2-3 Mark's Outdoor Birmingham. AL Ron Black 205-822-2010

April 19-20 Birch Hill Archery westford. VT wm m Bonk 802-878 0996

September 6-7 Jars Sporting Goods Clare. Ml Chad Stems 517-586-3475

April 26-27 Jim s Cun Jobbery West Ford, VT 802-878-0998 May 17-18 Stamricjk sporting Goods Etters. PA kolene Stambaugh 717-938-8876

Browning introduces a hot bow at a cool price nce again Browning Archery is out to prove all their

matrix fiberglass constniction for reduced weight without

this price range.

targeting the archer who is economy minded but is still unwilling

products are "the best there is" with the introduction of an

affordable split-limb bow that is one of the hottest performers in

sacrificed strength. With the introduction of the Backdraft, Browning is

Appropriately named the Backdraft, this bow features

to sacrifice performance. And in that area, the Backdraft excels. It

Browning's forged aluminum TechForce riser, camber-tested quad

is fast. It is light. It is quiet. And, while supplies last, Browning

limbs and a new Ignitor single cam that delivers blistering speed.

will make the deal a little hotter by throwing in a free Browning 706 Signature Series Knife—a SSO value.

The forged riser means optimum strength. It guarantees linear integrity and precise limb alignment through the most rugged

abuse. It also is loaded with many valuable features, including

two-piece quiver mounting holes, dual arrow rest mounts, positive sight locking pockets and a slender, comfortable grip. All four TechForce limbs feature hand-laid multi-directional

"At Browning, we have been committed to producing highperformance bows for many years," Browning Archery Division

Manager Don Vallee said. "Our challenge with this model was to

bring Browning performance to the archer that does not necessarily have a high-performance budget. 1 think we accomplished that, and then some."

The Hot One — Browning Backdraft. This newest addition to the Browning line provides high-end performance in an economical bow.

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

Frank Pearson—1996 NFAA Senior Pro Division Pro Punt Winner

Berky Pearson—1996 NFAA Pro Womrns Freestyle Division Pro Aunt Winner

With nearly every possible competitive archery title held between

them, the Pearsons know what it takes to have fun — and win. It takes

practice. It takes determination. It takes Browning. Frank and Becky aren't just an ordinary couple. They don't shoot ordinary bows.

For a free catalog, see your Browning dealer or write Browning, Dept. P13,

One Browning Place. Morgan. Utah 84050 or call 1-800-333-3504.

• News & Facts from

Stanislawski Archery Products • 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 release industry uses the Stanislawski Release as the "Standard of

“THE AVENGER SERIES RELEASES”

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!!!

This action will result in a new product line called “THE AVENGER SERIES”

and Electro-Nickel Plated ♦This release is a new concept for Stanislawski Archcry Products as we recommend back tension releases. However, some of our competitors have forced us into making a release of this style

Portland, OR 97206 Phone (503)777-1228

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