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International Field Archery Association News By Ken Rogers
IFAA President Ken Rogers
The IFAA is happy to announce the finalization of the IFAA World 3-D Championships for 2002. The W3-DC-2OO2 had its introduction in April of 2001 when it was hosted by the Australian affiliate, ABA. The event received good interest and attendance, being well hosted in Australia. Since then, the IFAA has been in negotiations with the National Indoor and Field Archery' Association of South Africa to bring about the follow on event for 2002. During the past month, these arrangements have been made which will result in South Africa hosting W3-DC-2002 in Africa. In this issue of the magazine, you will find the contact and other information concerning the event. Please note, this event is occurring in the month of July and. precedes the World Field Archery Championships being held in Scotland during August. The IFAA feeling is that each tournament will attract its share of archers who arc devoted to either Field or the format that favors the interests of the bowhunter. The Scottish association has approved the timing of the 3-D event. Other events of interest to the Field archers are included in the “IFAA Calendar of Events” which appears, with updates, with regularity in this magazine. Among those events is the signature event of IFAA. the World Field Archery Championships (WFAC2002). The organizers tell us. that registration is increasing at a steady rate. This event, being held in Scotland, will attract a large number of Europeans because of the easy access to the venue. Some, will arrive by auto towing their Caravans (Campers) through use of the under water tunnel connecting Europe with the British Isles. If your plans have not been already formalized for attending the WFAC-2002, you should be doing so soon. The WFAC event always secs larger contingents of archers from affiliated nations. At this event only, the Champion of Nations event is held. This event in which a maximum of seven archers from each nation may participate, has seen fierce but friendly competition in the past. Each nation sets its own rules concerning selection of archers for their competitors. The champion of nations event always creates special interest amongst those participating and those who are not. as each archer shows their support for their nation. The IFAA Indoor Mail Match is proceeding very well and is in its third month. Even though we encourage scores for the months of January, February and March to be sent in each month. 58
any scores that are received by the deadline of 31 March will be accepted. In fact, as advertised, an allowance is made for any delay in the postal system etc. which will allow any scores that are received on or prior to 5 April, to be accepted. At that date we will be turning our attention to the IFAA Outdoor (Field) Mail matches. As this column is being written, 148 archers from Finland. Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and the United States, are participating in the Indoor Mail Match with new registrations arriving on an almost daily basis. During the past week, the IFAA has been in negotiations with a European nation concerning the possibility of hosting the World Indoor Archery Championships for 2003. As you are aware, the first three WI AC events were held in the USA and were hosted by the NFAA-USA. During the latter part of 2001, the first World Indoor to be hosted outside of the USA, was held in New Zealand. The possibility of the 2003 event being held in Europe is exciting since that venue will allow a greater number of archers to participate in the event. As soon as final information is available, it will be published here. IFAA events provide the archers of its affiliated nations an opportunity to partake in international events, make new friends, and be introduced to new societies. The archers also may find differences in the shooting rules from those used in their nation. The IFAA is the parent association for international Field archery. IFAA sanction is given to Regional and national events held under the name of the IFAA only if such events are conducted under IFAA rules. Affiliated nations are free to set their own rules and equipment etc. for those events that have no connection with the IFAA. It is often confusing for an archer to arrive at an IFAA event (especially an IFzXA World championship) and discover the difference that may exist in rules. Even though we attempt to inform the national archers concerning the rules, often times that information has not reached the competitor. Most nations affiliated with the IFAA either utilize the IFAA rules or. have a special set of IFAA events held under IFAA rules. These events are usually sanctioned by the IFAA and, provide the archers with an opportunity to compete using the rules that will be used in IFAA world events. Inserted below, is a chart that might be worthwhile to copy for future use in determining your individual place in IFAA events. It should also be noted that the IFAA Book of Rules is available through your national representative, the IFAA Secretary or, the IFAA President. During the WFAC-2002 in Scotland, the IFAA Committee will meet to consider Legislative Items from the affiliated nations. Each nation, through its representative to the Committee, is afforded the opportunity to petition the Committee for rules changes. The representatives consider each item and render their
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IFAA CALENDAR OF EVENTS Also on IFAA website: www.arclicry-ifaa.cotn IFAA WORLD 3-D CHAMPIONSHIP (W3DC-2002) Loskop Dam Game Presene, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa 2 hour drive from Johannesburg, surrounded by Waterbcrg Mountains Host - National Indoor and Field Archcry Association of South Africa 8-12 July 2002(shooting dates) All Information: e-mail; nifaasa@iafrica.com FAX: +27 21 914-5376 Also, check W3DC-2002 website: wwiv.archery.org.za
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I BO NEWS 2202 3-D archery to be promoted worldwide IBO/3DI and FITA announce international alignment. The International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) is pleased to announce the completion of an agreement with the International Archery Federation (FITA) to promote and expand 3-D archery competition worldwide. With the IBO’s formation of an
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independent organization, 3D1 (3-D International), it will cooperate with FITA to join forces to hold 3-D tournaments and championships under international rules. Under terms of the agreement, 3DI representatives will participate as members of a FITA 3-D Ad Hoc Committee to promote and encourage member associations in all 130 FITA member countries to join forces in expanding 3-D archery shooting. "The joint promotional effort between FITA, the IOC recognized International Sports Federation for archery. and 3DI as the experts of 3-D archery, will greatly increase the worldwide growth of 3D archery. We arc pleased to have 3DI affiliated with FITA.” said Jim Easton. President of FITA. As a result of the affiliation, FITA and 3D1 will develop one set of rules for competitions and championships and develop plans for a FITA/3DI World 3-D team Archery Cup for each country. "We at 3 DI look forward to working with FITA in the coining years to develop 3-D archery on the world stage,” said Ken Watkins, president of IBO and 3DI. “Although it's immensely popular in some parts of the world, 3-D competition has not been regularly exposed to potential participants in many sectors of the archery community. We welcome this opportunity to help develop participation in 3-D as well as all of archery’s disciplines."
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SIMON FAIRWEATHER INTERVIEW
Here author Bob Markworth(far left) observes Simon Fainveather (near left, with some of his scholarship students practicing their indoor shooting at the AIS in Canberra, the capital ofAustralia.
Author Bob Markworth, he's a trick shot specialist, an international entertainer and an accomplished bowhunter, and he has recently returnedfrom Australia where he interviewed the 2000 Olympic Archery gold medallist, Simon Fairweather. Markworth, a California Archery Hall ofFame inductee, has been performing his shooting actfor the past thirty years in night clubs. theaters, sport shows and on TV in 58 different countries around the world and has bowhunted on six continents.
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On his recent trip to Australia where he combined business with pleasure. Markworth hunted a rusa stag and interviewed Simon Fairweather for a video that the performer is producing about the sport of archery. The U.S. ARCHER has received exclusive permission to run excerpts of that interview from ARROW MASTER PRODUCTIONS, the company producing this video and we hope that our readers will enjoy some of the interesting comments and helpful hints that an Olympic Archery champion has to offer. When Simon Fairweather ascended to the Olympic podium in Sydney, and the Australian national anthem began to play, it seemed only fitting that the 2000 Olympic host country could claim as one of its own. the new Olympic "King of Archery.” After competing in three previous Olympics and finishing well back of the leaders, Simon Fairweather proved that perseverance, dedication, countless hours of practice and an outstanding Korean coach combined to make a drcam come true. Bom in Adelaide, South Australia, Simon Fairweather spent his early youth growing up along with his younger sister, in the small Australian town of Strathaleyn. Uninterested in team sports, Simon, at the age of fourteen, chose archery as his athletic preference, and remains to this day, a dedicated disciple of that March-April 2002 - Visit our website at www.bowhunting.net/usarcher
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ancient sport. What makes an Olympic champion? That’s what 1 wanted to find out and that's what prompted me to visit Simon at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, where he teaches archery and where I conducted this interview. BOB: How old were you when you first became interested in archery and how long have you been shooting a bow? SIMON: I started shooting a bow when I was fourteen. 1 really didn’t like school and 1 didn't know what 1 wanted to do in life so I looked for something to fill the void. I wasn't particularly fond of team sports so archery became my choice as an athletic diversion. It was a sport that I could do when and how 1 pleased and that suited me just fine. It’s ironic though, because now. under supers ision of my coach. Mr. Lee. I am told what to do and have learned to get along and interact with the other Olympic team members and share responsibilities. For the first two years, until I was sixteen. I shot a compound bow but changed over to a recurve as my interest grew in target archery. 1 was encouraged to change over to the Olympic style of archery and found that it suited me. So now. altogether. 1 have been shooting a boss' for seventeen years. BOB: Hoss' much time do you spend practicing? SIMON: I pretty much manage to shoot about two to three hours a day. as do my scholarship students here at the Institute. Prior to the Sydney Olympics I would practice up to six hours a day shooting around 300 arrosvs. The most arrosvs I ever shot in a single day svas 804. and it took me 5 1/2 hours. It svas raining
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Standing in front of the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Bob Markworth shoots a segmentfor his soon to be released video.
that day here at the Institute so sve had to stay inside, and there svasn’t much else to do. BOB: As part of your training, is there any other physical or mental exercises that you do other than shooting a bow? SIMON: Well, before the Olympics, the whole squad svas doing an hour of weight training three times a sveek. After the 2000 Olympics sve’ve cut back on the sveight training but this will pick up again prior to the 2004 Olympics. In order to keep fit I do continue my running, about an hour and a quarter each morning and tsvo to three hours each Saturday. It keeps me fit and 1 feel generally better for it, both mentally and physically. BOB: Do you consider running to be an important part of your training, or is it more for just staying in shape? SIMON: Actually, it’s a number of things. The fitter you are, the easier it is Io deal with stressful situations and unexpected challenges. You’re able to cope better because you’re in top physical and mental condition. This assurance gives you the proper mind set to confront our competitor and to really believe that you can beat him. You know you have the stamina to be the best that you can, right down to the final shot. In fact, we’re slowly approaching these tactics with my students. Because they are young, we don’t want to push them too hard, too soon or they’ll lose interest. Gradually we’ll teach them to approach their archcry very seriously, putting it first in their lives. It has to be that way in order to reach the top. It’s all 1982 - 20th Anniversary - 2002
about goals, it’s about total dedication, and it’s about believing that you really can do it. Fitness really helps to inject that kind of confidence. BOB: How are you able to handle the pressure of competition and deal with tournament nerves? SIMON: In the beginning I didn’t really suffer greatly from tournament nerves. We had the aggregate scoring system and 1 had no problem with the Grand FITA format. When we changed over to match play tn Barcelona in “92, I suddenly found it was very stressful. 1 had to learn to contend with my nerves and 1 really only got that under control last year just before the Sydney Olympics. Only then was I able to deal with it. BOB: How supportive have your family and friends been and how important was that for your success? SIMON: Extremely supportive and that has been very important to me. You know, archery is not really a spectator sport like tennis or golf, so funds available for sponsorship arc limited. It was my friends and especially my parents who supported me both emotionally and financially, with only a small outside support. The Institute of course, was also a big help, but my parents were always there when it came to crunch time. BOB: Looking back on your numerous achievements including winning the world title in ’91, what actual moment would you consider as your most adrenaline charged experience?
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SIMON: That’s a difficult question. You see, after winning the world title in '91 my performance in archcry seemed to decline. Then, after the intense training and the dedication that 1 put into preparing for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, 1 felt that I was at the top of my game. When that final Olympic match began it was unforgettable. I guess it was after I shot that last arrow and realized that I had achieved what I had always dreamed about, and in front of the home crowd; that was my greatest moment. BOB: I’ve asked this question numerous times to different types of athletes, and received a variety or answers; Is a champion made or bom? SIMON: Well, first ofall, we are all bom with a certain amount of natural ability to do one thing or another. If we choose to pursue something that we have a natural ability for and totally dedicate ourselves to that particular goal or sport, then we have the potential of being the best there is in that particular category. If however, we go after something that we do not have a natural ability for, and then someone else comes along who has that natural ability, and who works and trains equally as hard as we do, then that person will win out every time. So. a person must consider all their abilities and then pursue that which comes naturally, with hard training and total dedication. That’s what makes a champion. BOB: How long have you been teaching here at the Australian Institute of Sport? SIMON: 1 started teaching at AIS this year as an assistant to the head archery coach, Mr. Lee. and I will continue in this position for at least two more years. Originally, 1 moved up here as an athlete on a scholarship in ’98 to prepare for the Sydney Olympics. BOB: What advice do you have for beginners in archery? SIMON: I want to get this one point across; goals are achievable if you break down what it takes to reach them. You March-April 2002 - Visit our website at www.bowhunting.net/usarcher
must first set yourself smaller goals so that you can achieve them one at a time. As your confidence builds you can strive for higher goals. You've also got to realize that you can’t rely on training alone, you must always keep a positive attitude. Then, if you really want to achieve your goal, you should be aware that there are others out there that are after those very same goals. Therefore. you have to pul it all together, combining your talent with technique, hard training, a positive attitude and above all. total dedication. You must really enjoy what you're doing, and if you have all these ingredients working for you. then and only then will you have a chance to achieve your goal. BOB: Will you compete in the next Olympics and do you think your motivation will be as strong as before? SIMON: Sydney was my fourth Olympics and a year has passed by quickly. Three more years isn’t a terribly long time because each year gets broken into different components and the training goes on. Yes, I plan to compete in the 2004 Olympics in China, and I think that winning back to back gold medals will be motivation enough.
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Develop the Power of Focus by Terry Wunderle
Shot Doctor Terry H'underle See the Shot Doctor ad on page 72.
A few years ago I was at a tournament where the stake for the first target was 20 yards from the registration table and the crowd. The target was a medium sized deer at 46 yards in the open field. Yes. it was located where all the spectators could and were watching. It was what I call a real personality maker. 1 watched a young man, who was a good 3-D archer, walk to the stake, draw and immediately released the arrow when his hand hit the anchor. The arrow soared over the target and the young man sheepishly retreated from the stake. He walked over to me and said, “1 don’t know who shot my arrow. 1 don’t remember doing it.” “Were your thoughts on the crowd instead of the shot?" 1 inquired. He replied. “You know they were.” We have all been there. It is when we lose our focus and it feels like a stranger is shooting our bow. The same thing happens, but in a milder form when you
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fail to maintain back pressure during a shot or perhaps jerking your head up to see where your arrow is going to hit. When something like this happens, we usually ask ourselves. “Why did I do that?" The answer is simple; you let your concentration stray from the task that you were trying to perform. If someone offered you S100 if you could hold a penny one foot above a coffee cup and drop the penny into it forty times in a row, would you concentrate real hard on what you were doing? Do you concentrate that much during each of the forty shots in a 3-D tournament? If not, I suggest you raise your level of concentration and you will raise your score. Focus on the task in front of you. which is to shoot each shot with the best form that you are capable of shooting. How do you develop the power of focus? First you have to force yourself to become totally involved in the happenings of the moment, which is the execution of a perfect shot. You can not think in the past, such as the bad shot you had the last target. You can not think in the future, such as how the score on this target will effect your winning. You have to think in terms of the present moment and become completely involved in shooting the target in front of you. Focus starts before you draw your bow. You must relax and focus your vision and concentration on the exact spot you want your arrow to strike. Next, force your mind to become a meaningful part of the shot process. Remember, all you are doing is identically repeating the same form that you have done thousands of times on the practice field. If you place a more significant value on a
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tournament shot, such as “I have to score a 12 to win," then your muscles will tighten and you will be unable to "clone" the practice field form. It is easy to get lost in thought, especially thoughts that are not part of the task in front of you. When your mind strays, stop and bring it back to reality. If there is one word that best describes mastering the skill of archery it would be “discipline.” You have to discipline yourself and control your thought process. Mental imagery is a good way to practice your concentration. Visualize and sense each step in shooting an arrow. As visualization and concentration become more vivid take it to the next level. Do it in front of your favorite TV program or perhaps when you are in a room filled with people. As you become more efficient at focusing, you will discover there is nothing in the room except you and your focused thoughts. This is also the way it will be when you are shooting in front of a crowd. Practice and believe in your visualizations and then your actions in a tournament will make them reality. Our most important piece of archery equipment and probably the least used is our brain. Make it a big part of your archery game. THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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Coach’s Corner PERFECT PRACTICE REGIMEN - Part 2 An Accelerated Learning Curve ©2002 Bernie Pellerite
Author’s Bio: Bernie Pellerite is a professional level IV Master Coach who has been a pro staff shooter, pro shop owner and seminar speaker. He has 10 animals in the top 10 of the S.C.l. Bowhunting World Record Book. He’s a leading technical writer and archery analyst who is published in many countries as well as several U.S. archery magazines and recently published his new book. "Idiot Proof Archery" (see ad on page .) He is president of Robinhood Video Productions, which presently has 37 titles marketed all over the world. He is also the inventor of the "Bernie's Can't Punch™ release which eliminates punching and target panic. He also manufacturers “Bernie's PanicMaster and Bow Simulator" and offers a series of 9 videos called the Shooter's School Master Series. He is in the process of introducing 2 new back tension releases and an air bow in 2002. As a professional coach, he created the world-famous NFAA Shooter’s School and also offers the NFAA Advanced Certified Instructor program as an option. Bernie and his wife, Jan, will be conducting these exciting shooter's schools, which are also available on six video tapes. For more information, call Bernie or Jan at Robinhood Videos (614)933-0011, fax (614)933-0010 or website www.robinhoodvideos.com.
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Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from "Idiot Proof Archery" (see ad page (94) Because of the length of the subject, it has been presented in 2 installments. See Part I in the previous issue!
Consistently hitting what you aim at with a bow and arrow is really hard to do! This “predictable accuracy" that eludes so many of us is an attainable goal, but it’s never really achieved or maintained without endless hours of practice. For those of you who would rather “pray for luck," here’s an old archery saying ... “It takes a lot of luck to succeed with a bow and arrow ... the more you practice, the luckier you seem to get!” It follows that if we're going to have to practice, we might as well make it count. Like most good archers eventually discover... practice does not make perfect ... perfect practice makes perfect! The following is an outline of a uniquely productive and accelerated practice regimen. These “super sessions" arc for serious bowhunters and target archers only. With the proper dedication, these helpful hints will greatly accelerate your learning curve and your level of understanding and accuracy with a bow and arrow. •Don’t try and shoot a dozen arrows at the target in two minutes. This is generally an attempt to overcome anxiety about missing by not taking the time to think each shot through. The shooter tries to put his subconscious on automatic through quick repetitions. He therefore tries to accomplish two things ... “get in the groove” of hitting the center while "avoiding responsibility” for missed arrows. He’ll usually try to con himself or spectators ... “Well I missed because 1 didn’t really take my time. 1 could have hit it if I wanted to ...” Yeah, right! Of course, the more arrows he shoots at a time, and the longer he shoots (sometimes two to three hours), the more tired he gets ... and the more he misses. It’s a vicious circle. If you arc practicing on a 5-spot 1982 - 20th Anniversary - 2002
target for example, and you are missing on the last one or two arrows most often, there is probably a good reason. Other than possibly building up anxiety, most people experience this problem because they shoot toofast. Your muscles are like rechargeable batteries. Shooting an arrow expends a certain amount of energy. The muscles need some time and relaxation to fully "recharge. " This keeps them in their "comfort zone.” Most archers don’t allow enough time between arrows. A typical scenario might go something like this ... you have 100% energy level when you draw your first arrow. By the time the first arrow is drawn and shot, your energy level is down to 85%. If you shoot too fast, by the time you shoot your second arrow, your energy level is only back up to 90%. Once again, if the third arrow is shot too soon, your energy level may only be up to 80%. And, when the fourth arrow is shot, it’s only recharged to 70% ... and the fifth arrow is only 60%... and so on. No wonder your last arrows are not as good as your first! After each shot, you should put your bow in a bow holster or. if you shoot a long stabilizer, rest it on the ground, and let your arms (and the rest of you) relax completely. Your muscles that are involved in the shot need to be completely relaxed for a sufficient period of time (usually 15 to 20 seconds). The length of time will vary for each individual, depending on age and physical condition. In any case, you must allow your muscles to recharge to 100% after each shot. Your last shot shouldfeel exactly the same as the first shot! •Shoot each arrow as if it is the only one you are going to shoot today! "Relax ... reflect... and recharge" between shots for fifteen or twenty seconds. You’ll win more often if you try to shoot sixty "onearrow tournaments "than if you try to shoot one "sixty-arrowtournament. "Remember how you eat an elephant ... one bite at a time! If you practice putting all your concentration and effort into every shot, THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
not only is it more likely to hit the target, but when that record book buck is standing there broadside, or it’s the last shot of a tournament, you’ll find that the "subconscious well" that we all try to draw from under pressure, is only full of good shots. Stress quality, not quantity! Shoot only five or six arrows at a time, fifteen seconds apart, and if any shot doesn't feel right, let it down and start over! If you get tired or can’t seem to focus as well as you should, stop for the day. Don t reinforce failure! If you’re doing well, practice a little longer. Try to put yourself totally into each shot. Thirty tofifty carefully shot arrows per session will do more good than 300 arrows shot quickly and casually. •Don’t randomly fire arrows without a purpose, a system, a rhythm and a sequence. If you don’t shoot every one the same way, or if some are flying differently than others, or you have no particular purpose to accomplish on a given session, then you are probably just wasting your time. For example: "I'm going to shoot 30 arrows at an empty bale, and watch my bow hand, to learn to quit grabbing the bow.” Work on one problem area at a time until it is no longer a problem.
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• Record your shot sequence, and number and chart your arrows. Use your log book to triple your progress! Number and enter the steps of your individual shot sequence in your log book: Example: #1 Nock arrow, #2 Hook release (or fingers) on string, #3 Set bow hand. #4 Pre-aim, #5 Draw to anchor, #6 Center target in peep. etc. Some people will have five steps and some have fifteen steps, but it’s important you record yours, so you can systematically analyze and improve any one of them, i f you need to. Video yourself if you can. so you can compare what you look like shooting well with what you look like when you arc in a slump. It will get you back on track, if you inadvertently start changing something. As I said before, you should number your arrows... but don’t put the numbers where you can see them while you are drawing the bow. For instance, this could cause you to start to anticipate or predispose that #2 arrow will hit high right ... because it did the last two times. You will then start to subconsciously favor holding low left on the target for the #2 arrow. •Draw the scoring rings, representing the target, on the pages in your log book, or make reduced copies of your targets and record where each numbered arrow hits the target ... put the number where the arrow hole was. Example: #3 hit 6 o'clock in the 5-ring; #6 hit 1 o'clock in the 4-ring; #8 hit the center of 5-
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ring, etc. At the end of five sessions or so, take your log book and chart the results on a “bar graph" or “pie chart.” You will probably notice certain patterns developing. Maybe, for example, 70% of your misses are low left. Now. this is valuable information! This could mean you arc dropping your bow arm or maybe popping your head up. Or. you might discover that 62% of your misses are on the last two arrows. This could mean you are not resting between shots and are getting tired. Or, you may be over analyzing and trying too hard to shoot a perfect end... holding way too long, thus making you shoot outside your comfort zone. Or maybe you find out that your #4 arrow, always shoots high. This could mean it is hitting the rest, weighs less than the others, is bent or you need to check the fletch and/or nock alignment. This type of accelerated practice session can put you years ahead of your competition in just a few weeks or months. •Run "instant replays." What this means is. as soon as you shoot an arrow, "replay" in your mind where the sight was (or more important, where your mind was!)... at the instant of release. For instance, if the sight was at 6 o’clock, one inch below the bullseye, and your mind followed it down there ... and then the shot went off and the arrow landed at 6 o’clock ... then you shot a
“Use a video camera in your practice sessions. Put a mirror under it and look at it occasionally to see if your form is okay!"
good shot! You will usually find that, if you think in the middle ... the sight and the arrow will go where you think! Write it down in your log book. Record the shots that felt bad or were aimed off target, and you will be surprised at the results. If you have access to a video camera, use it in your practice sessions. Record yourself from a side view and then, from behind and from the front. When you shoot a good or bad shot ... tell the camera what you think. Then, tell it what you did right or wrong immediately, while it's still fresh in your mind. Hold up a target for the camera and point to where that arrow hit. By talking to the camera on bad and good shots, later when you watch it, you can analyze this “instant feedback" ... which is invaluable for self-coaching. By recording your practice sessions, you can discover and analyze patterns and flaws ... to learn why and when you miss most often. Then you can overcome anything that arises, before it becomes too serious or ingrained into your form. You can also put an inexpensive (S5) bathroom mirror under the camera, leaning against the tripod.
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to show a profile view of your form. As you come to full draw. peek out of the comer of your eye and look in the mirror at your form. Are you leaning back? Is your elbow too low? Is your draw shoulder up or down? If you see something wrong, let down and start over! This will help you stop a lot of bad form before it takes hold, if you are willing to apply yourself. If you want to greatly improve your accuracy in the woods or at a tournament, then you must be more astute, organized, analytical, and intense in your practice sessions than you've ever been in the past. Remember... "If you continue (in practice) to do what you've always done, you’ll get what you always got (in tournaments)!" Also, don't forget the Rule of 6 P’s: Persistent Perfect Practice Prevents Poor Performance! YOU'LL GET WORSE BEFORE YOU GET BETTER! If you do decide to bear down and "take the cure," remember this: you'll get worse before you get better... accept it! Normally. it takes sixty to ninety days for your score to return to normal ... and then to steadily increase. The reason for that is. as you try parts of the new “idiot proof' form, each shot will be part your new way and part your old way. Until you totally ingrain the new form into your subconscious, it's still not yours. That’s why we recommend not shooting a target ... just an empty bale or a bow simulator. Gradually, the new form will completely replace your old way and you won't even be able to remember how you used to do it. Don’t give up! Stick with it... it will pay off in the end. Stay away from targets. They will only slow down or kill your progress. Remember, you can I learn while you 're aiming. Here's an idea that a lot of pro shops and clubs have adopted that will help make empty bale shooting less boring. 1 call it “Empty Bale Night." One night a week (usually just an hour), is set aside for anyone who wants to work on their form, release or whatever. All shooting is done up close to the bale with no targets. Anyone who comes in shoots up close, or not at all. This way, you can help and remind each other what everybody might need to do. You can ask your buddies to watch you (and you them) to make sure you're correctly doing whatever it is that you are working on. It’s fun, because the competition (the target) is taken away and you can relax and feel like you're actually accomplishing something.
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From the Senior Corner By Joe Bauernfeind Once again the time has come for me to post the list of Senior Games State Qualifiers. The next National Senior Games, also called the Senior Olympics, will be held in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia in the end of May, 2003. The important thing to remember is that you must qualify in your state’s 2002 games to be eligible. After just seeing the results from the 2001 games a few issues ago. it seems like there’s lots of time to qualify for the next Nationals, but don’t be relaxed into doing nothing. Look at the list and start making your plans. Even ifthc dates aren’t posted. such as Alabama in the current list, there is still a name and number to call for information. So the burden has been placed directly on YOUR shoulders. If you miss this chance, don't tell those who went and had a great lime that you didn’t know how to enter. If the dates set for your state's games don’t work for you, pick out a nearby state, or plan a vacation around qualifying in another location. How about Hawaii or Florida where the warm weather rules? Check the asterisks and double asterisks on some states to determine where you can or can’t compete. I've qualified twice in neighboring NJ when there were conflicts in dates between the NY games and the NFAA Mid-Atlantic shoot. It’s also important to remember that since archery is an under attended sport in the games, the requirements to qualify are set very low. You don't have to finish in the top 3 in your state, but
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simply shoot a qualifying score, which is set at a very low level. If you do go to another state and take one of the top spots, that will not affect the archers who are from that state. So. there’s no excuse not to at least qualify at a state level, even though your plans for the national games are not yet in place. Once you've qualified you can relax and take your time about planning for 2003, but if you miss it, you'll be out of luck when May ’03 rolls around. 1'11 get back to my usual column in the next issue, with some interesting reports about the AMO show and Vegas and some additional chain pulling for the Senior Games. Joe Bauemfeind www.zemtharchery.com
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shot for the late Harold Groves and were both young whippcrsnappers at the time). I was shooting in the intermediate barebow class and was shooting totally instinctive. I had never seen a string walker before until 1 saw not only Frank, but the entire McKinney clan (Rick McKinneys brothers and mom who also won gold). 1 took fourth behind what seemed like all of Rick’s family but managed to win a gold medal in the animal round on the final day with the advantage over my competition of shooting instinctive at unmarked targets. Unfortunately, it was too much too late. You might want to tell Frank that I have an 8 minute video on super 8 of him shooting that day in the exhibition round you pictured. I showed it to my dear friend Hardy Ward years ago and he said I should mention this to Frank as it is priceless. (It has shooters in it such as Ann Butz, Betty Grubbs, David etc). I’ve been working overseas since the early 80s (China, Australia and now Hungary) and just haven’t been in the US long enough to look up Frank and get it over to him... I really enjoyed your article: I’ve just turned 50 but it sure brought me back to my early teens and all the wonderful memories of the summer I spent in Mississippi fighting the chiggers and McKinney clan! With kindest regards. Skip Trafford skipinbuda@hotmail.com NSGA-Member State Summer Senior Games Directory 02/22/2002 Following is a list of state summer senior games sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association. * Open to out-of-state residents. ** Open to out-of-state residents except team sports. Alabama Senior Olympic Games* Ronnie Floyd 334-242-4496 Montgomery, AL TBA Alaska No games held at this time. Arizona Senior Olympics* Irene Stillwell 602-261-8765 Phoenix, AZ Feb 16- Mar 3 Arkansas Senior Olympics* Gail Ezelle 501-321-1441 or 800-720-7276 Hot Springs, AR
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Power Visualization By Roger W. Breternitz Ch.T. 2.Relax your body by doing some deep the more powerful you will become at breathing. Take 4 to 5 very deep breaths turning your mental practice into higher and higher scores. Roger fK Breternitz Ch. T. and let them out slowly. Now for the mental movie you are 3.Let go of all your cares and just relax Arc you a dreamer? Do people tell you your shoulders and arms, and let yourself going to create. You want to picture that you live in a fantasy world? Is it easy go limp. through you OWN eyes, not as if you are for you to picture things, imagine scenes, 4. Now create a mental movie where watching yourself from the out side. recall sounds, and feelings of touch, and you go through all the aspects of shooting Actually SEE yourself shooting one sense of smell? If this is true, you are an entire tournament. You can run the tape perfect arrow after another, with it hitting among the few who can wield the power fast forward in places if you want to save the target exactly where you want to. Hear of your mind like any two edged sword to time. You are going to use ALL of your the reactions of the people watching, and carve out your desires in life like you senses in this mental move. This will be FEEL the exhilaration of shooting a better would be sculpting an image out of a piece "Smell-a-viston, Touch-a-vision, Hear-a- score that you ever had or ever hope to up of Styrofoam with an electric carving vision, with all the sights, sounds, smells until now. Then picture yourself accepting knife. and experiences of the real thing. When the first place trophy, and being Visualization is one of the most you step up to the line you can actually congratulated by all of your competitors. powerful methods of turning what the smell the grass, the fresh air, or what ever and friends watching. Again FEEL that mind can image into what the hand can the environment you are in. great feeling of winning when you actually hold. In this case a first place trophy, not SIGHT: You will SEE all the HOLD the trophy tn your hands. This is that racking up hardware is all that there surroundings, along with the people your reality, to be conveyed to every level is to competition, but it sure beats coming associated with your shooting experience. of your body. home empty handed, and the memories This is called Power Visualization.. .and SOUND: You will HEAR the voices of can never ware out! others around you welcoming you to the if you do it on a regular basis, it's scary In the last article 1 talked about experience. because of the amazing way it really “Fooling" the subconscious mind into FEEL: You will be able to FEEL the works. What ever the mind can visualize, thinking you have already won the bow in your hands and the arrows as you can become reality. Just how powerful it competition, thereby changing your belief nock it on the string. works is directly related to how real you system to realize that you really CAN win All this will be as real as you can make make it, and how much passion you put when you haven’t ever done so...just yet. it. For you “Dreamers” this will be easy, into believing it. You are what you believe, The human mind is just about the most because you can visualize things easier that so start believing you're a winner, and powerful force on the face of the earth, it most people, but...for the others that are suddenly you ARE one. You'll know it has shaped nations, taken us to the stars, more grounded, less visual, it will be a because is says so on your score card, but and created artificial intelligence. So how greater task. You may need to practice mostly because of that same feeling you come it can't make us a winner 100% of visualizing, but the more you practice the get that you already felt in your the time in competition. Answer: IT better you will get, and the better you get. visualizations, and good shooting! controls us...instead of the other way around. So how do we use this powerful force to get what we want out of life, and _ INTRODUCING THE REVOLUTIONARY the highest level of athletic proficiency each time we step up to that line? We use ucts BOMAR SUPER SLIDE CABLE GUIDE channeling techniques to guide this awesome power into the focused area we are trying to change for the positive. We 6 TIMES STRONGER THAN TEFLON and only GUIDE the power of our mind, DECREASED FRICTION and channel it. redirect it and cause it to INCREASED ARROW FLIGHT build us up instead of tear us down. 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HOW MUCH HELP CAN I EXPECT FROM “MAGIC?” By Bob Ragsdale the archer. In my judgment nothing could be more accurate than to say that it "determines the velocity of your projectile”. Beyond that, it is all up to you. You attend to it's needs and it’ll do it’s job. To make my point, count how many times the bow is mentioned below as I explain how to shoot perfect scores. THE VICIOUS CIRCLE, when left unattended, but when Bob Ragsdale adhered to carefully I call it the “Circle of Success”. Each is tied to the other, if any are incorrect the others are of little value. 1. Matched ammunition. First, Test Your Compound Bow Insight 2. Perfect sight settings. If you can “ACE" these 3 questions now, there may be no 3. Knowing the exact distance to the target. need to read on. 4. Executing the shot. The answers are found in BOLD and UNDERLINED MATCHED AMMUNITION. You probably wouldn't even somewhere in the article text. expect to shoot tight groups with your rifle if you mixed up several 1. At the moment the arrow exits the string, the shot is actually different brands of cartridges that had several different bullet over and you as the operator have either; (16 words) 2. The most commonly used COP-OUT EXCUSE for a miss weights but most archers must believe arrows are magic. Robert’s Rule #5 suggests you put numbers on your arrows and shoot all is; (8 words ) 3. "Without enough flight time, your arrow will; (22 words) of them regularly. By noting where each impacts each time you may find that number 8 seems to always be "low-left” and number 4 STEPS TO ULTIMATE ACCURACY Without realizing it, many archers are not looking for 12 is always “high-right”. Your competition hopes you never learn information, only for EXCUSES. To avoid this. I suggest always how to find these arrows and that you just keep shooting them listening to everyone, but totally believing no one, then making and blaming someone else. You’d never “donate” those points decisions based on your own conclusions and experiences. you’re losing or plan to ruin your hunting trip intentionally, but “Compound Bow Archery is neither secretive or mystical” that's exactly what you are doing when you don’t know each and is based only on simple physics and the identical basics needed arrow personally. Think of the times you may had everything set for all other shooting sports. Now that hunting seasons are over up exactly right but you shot that one particular arrow which for all practical purposes, it's a good time to QUIT INVENTING actually lied to you and you just kept on adjusting. Do you realize INSIGNIFICANT AND HALLUCINATORY THINGS TO that finding an arrow that doesn't shoot right with the others is WORRY ABOUT and begin getting ready for the next hunting the only legitimate excuse you may ever have and be able to season and shoot some practice or competition targets that you prove?
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CHASING YOURSELF IN A CIRCLE IS NO WAY TO ADVANCE FORWARD. This is the fastest way I can think of to help you understand what is required for “total accuracy." What if you “did everything else perfectly," but the arrow you shot was a bad unit and it always impacts “low-left?” You missed. What if you “did everything else perfectly,” but the sight setting you used was not what you believed it to be?” You missed. What if you “did everything else perfectly,” but the target was actually farther away than you believed it to be? You missed. What if you “did everything else perfectly,” but you did not allow enough for the crosswinds? You missed. What if you “did everything else perfectly,” but you allowed the bow to fire as your sight was quickly passing by the target? You missed. What if you “did everything else perfectly,” but... Years ago I coined a term to describe all that the bow does for 76
Fig. 1. Well Set pins. The pin ends must also be in a straight line between the accurately set shortest distance and accurately set longest distance pins. The elevation spacing should be observed closely. With these 10 yard increments as an example, note that with a peep sight all pins MUST be slightly wider as the distance increases, no exceptions.
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PERFECT SIGHT SETTINGS. Is angle. All after already attending to the scoring area. Such attention to detail would there anything about the word “perfect" three items listed above. EACH OF of course cam you a perfect score. And you don’t understand. The most common THESE AFFECTS THE OTHER. Ifone all those shooting arrows faster than yours is not correct, the others are compromised. OUTSCORED YOU BY HOW MUCH? oversights concerning sight-settings are; Now you have the picture, “you cannot buy Examples. a. Making sight marks at the last minute a. You guess the target to be at 40 yards a score over-the-counter" you must always and then using them without proving them and shoot it for 40 and find later it actually earn it by attention to detail. correct. Also, using a thin horizontal line like b. Marking a hit in the bottom of a 4 was 40, but your sight setting was really these to set your distance references will inch spot as correct when it’s actually 2 only 38 yards, so you missed low. b. You executed 4 good shots in no wind make you more particular and turning the inches low. c. Not setting the top pin and bottom on the 60 yard target, but you shot that # 12 line to vertical to check your windage will sight pin windage correctly and aligning arrow which always hits high and to the cause you to be more precise as well. all the others between in a perfect straight right, but you didn’t know it always hits high and right, another miss. line. c. Your target was standing at what you d. Accepting odd-spaced pin or mark believed to be 40 yards and you executed spacings as correct. A good place to remember my Rule #2, a perfect shot with your perfect 40 yard "there’s no such thing as "close enough” sight setting, but it was really 44 yards, so it’s either a hit or a miss and there is nothing you missed, low. Here is where you simply didn’t know the distance, a problem for in between”. Pins or marks improperly spaced and everyone. d. The target is marked 50 yards and miss-set for windage are misses waiting to happen, you’re beaten before you start. If you have a perfect 50 yard setting, a the spacing does not gradually increase as favorite good arrow and you execute a great the distance increases then they are wrong shot, with a pin not aligned to the same and cannot possibly be correct. If all pin windage as the others and miss. left. The ends are not in perfect alignment between excuses you make to yourself may be: the correct top and bottom pins, or the level "Must've canted to the left', maybe there's bubble to a perfect 90 degrees from the bar a wind down there 1 didn't detect”. (Aren’t that a single sight slides up and down on, those excuses number 435 and 197)? SLEEP ON THIS SITUATION. You the windage cannot possibly be correct at have the slowest arrow in the tournament. all distances. KNOW THE EXACT DISTANCE You shoot matched arrows and have Fig. 2 Groups are square, not round. TO THE TARGET. Not knowing the absolutely perfect sight settings. By distance to the target is the “ great cop-out making good decisions, aiming precisely Testing for vertical group height and excuse” of all time and used almost and executing each shot perfectly all horizontal group width, not sight marks or exclusively on all high or low misses. If through the tournament after learning or windage. These lines can be thinned down every excuse in the world had an ID guessing every distance accurately enough, with nocking point and centershot number, this would have to be number one. you manage to hit within each maximum tweaking. This is a primitive weapon sport, which means a low velocity, high trajectory projectile. To hit as close as possible on the first shot you must know the exact BEST BEST BEST distance to the target. Keep in mind that PERFORMANCE QUALITY PRICES on every shot your arrow is climbing halfway to the target and then falling PEEPS QUICK DISCONNECT STABILIZERS halfway to the target. If you are standing ARROW RESTS SIGHTS closer to the target than you think you are, your arrow will not have the time and www.genesisarchery.com distance needed to fall low enough so it E-mail: donald@kalama.com will impact early and hit high. That’s a miss, most prefer not to do that. A faster Phone 360-425-3908 arrow isn’t the answer, not by a long shot, Fax 360-425-0753 these basics are. 3412 Oak Street EXECUTING THE SHOT. Many things are involved here, your shooting ARCHERY PRODUCTS Longview, VVA 98632 form, your aiming and leveling, your U.S.A. decision of exactly when to shoot, your adjustment concerning the wind or terrain
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Muzzy® Presents 2001 Tall Man Award To Dr. Arnold S. “Doc” Leonard Arnolds. “Doc" Leonard, M.D.. PHD. Leonard is an avid bowhunter and a clinical professor of thoracic and pediatric surgery' n ho directs immunotherapy research at the University of Minnesota. “Doc Leonard lives and breathes the highest standards of professionalism in his medical field and in bowhunting," says Michele Crummer of .Muzzy Products. “He certainly stands tall among his peers and Muzzy is extremely proud to welcome him into our TALL MAN family. Doc's personal passions, by the way, are bowhunting and finding a cure for cancers in children. “
who represents the finest ideals of our sport, women we will be proud to call a hunting brother and someone our kids can look up to. Doc Leonard is certainly one such individual.” Muzzy® Products Corp. Bad to the Bone® 110 Beasley Rd, Cartersville. GA 30120 Toll Free(800)-222-7769 Fax (770)-386-1777 Internet www.gomuzzy.com
Richard ‘Dick’ Pintcke Joins Bodoodle As Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Coleman. TX — Boodoodle. America’s fastest growing arrow rest manufacturer, has hired Richard ’Dick' Pintcke as Vice President, Sales & Marketing. A bowhunter and former Cartersville. GA — Muzzy Products Corporation is extremely competition shooter, proud to select Dr. Arnold S. Leonard, M.D. Ph.D. of Minneapolis, Dick will work from Minnesota as the recipient of its 2001 TALL MAN Award. Dr. his office in Kentucky Leonard is a general, thoracic and pediatric surgeon who maintains where he is close to the a strong professional interest in developing cutting-edge cancer heart of the Bodoodle therapies and. in addition, he is an enthusiastic bowhunter and dealer network and to wing shooter. the concentration of "Muzzy already works with Dr. Leonard to promote the annual archers in the Eastern ‘Hunt for a Cure' pheasant shoot south of Minneapolis.” says US. Michele Crummer of Muzzy Products. Michele is the co-chair “Dick Pintcke is a with Minnesota's Rob Evans for this event that benefits the Arnold thoughtful, hard Outdoor industry veteran Richard S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund. “We have a great time and working professional," ‘Dick' Pintcke recently joined we raise a lot of money for research. Rob tells me this shoot has says Bodoodle President, raised between two and three million dollars in just nine years. S.G. Christian. “It is going Bodoodle, Inc. as Vice President, Sales Marketing. Dick will work from his almost all of it from hunters and hunting companies." to be great for Bodoodle office in Berea, Kentucky where he is Dr. Leonard is a world-recognized, homegrown American hero. to team up with him closer to the heart of bowhunting and Besides being an internationally respected surgeon, he has a because he knows the competition country. He can be special interest in children and in correcting inherited chest outdoors industry inside reached at (S59)-925-9744. deformities. "How he found the time to begin his cancer research and out. We expect that center at the University of Minnesota is a mystery," Rob says. Dick will be on the road and on the phone calling on dealers and "but his work using genetic engineering to bolster the body's own distributors and introducing himself. He's getting to know our immune system is absolutely ‘cutting edge.’ sales reps now. Dick has the talents to help Bodoodle achieve the “Most importantly, the groundbreaking work that has primarily next level in customer loyally and the grass-roots industry insight been funded by hunters is ready to be used now in clinical trials to help us formulate a long-term approach to building our brand with human subjects. This is quiet a significant accomplishment. in the marketplace. He is serious about his work and is committed because it means Dr. Leonard's work could be close to becoming to customer service, loyalty and support, just like the Bodoodle part of our every-day regimen in fighting and find cures for Team here in Texas and that is a plus for everyone.” cancer." Bodoodle's Dick Pintcke can be reached at: 4738 Cartersville “Doc is truly one of us." Muzzy's John Musacchia says. “He's Rd., Berea. KY 40403 or by calling or faxing him at 859-925a bowhunter and has taken several bucks and numerous does with 9744. the bow and arrow. When it’s hunting season in Minnesota. Doc Bodoodle™, Inc. often gets up early to hunt, goes to the office later to perform The Very Best surgery and. when it’s all over, heads back out for the evening 3301 U.S. Hwy. 84N, Coleman, TX 76834 hunt. If that’s not commitment. I don’t know what is! Phone (915) 625-2623 “We established the Muzzy TALL MAN Award to honor Fax (915) 625-2797 commitment like this. Each year we recognize and honor an E-mail bodoodle@colemantx.com individual who Stands Tall among his peers, a man or woman Internet www2.bodoodlc.net 78
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Jack and Jeanna Wallace Shoot 12-Spots With Vibracheck
Vibracheck shooters Jack and Jeanna Wallace believe that shooting is a mental game Once you develop your shooting form and arc comfortable with your equipment, the trick to winning is to focus on process, not outcome.
Pensacola, FL — The most improved professional archers this year are the brother and sister combination of Jack and Jeanna Wallace from Newark. Ohio, both of whom shoot gel-filled Isolator noise and vibration damping stabilizers made by Ron Gilley’s Vibracheck. Jeanna, a registered nurse who specializes and labor and deliver in her “real life." began shooting the bow and arrow in 1995 and took up competitive archery one year later. She immediately won the Cabela’s World Championship. entering the youth category. In 2000. Jeanna finished second for the ASA’s prestigious recognition “Female Shooter of the Year." This past year, she won the ASA World Championship. A two-season hunter as well as a top-rank competitive shooter. Jeanna has taken deer and turkeys. According to Jeanna. “Shooting competitively is the greatest feeling. It’s very emotional. I get very nervous in front of the crowd at a finals round. It’s like drawing down on a buck, only it lasts so much longer. You ;iave to learn how to handle the pressure.” Jeanna's older brother Jack Wallace. Jr. is 26 years old and on top of his archery
game. An archer since he was seven years old. Jack has a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, doubles as the Hunting & Archcry Department Manager at the Gander Mountain retail store. Jack admits he started 2001 rough and made a lot of changes, enough to help him place first at the Indiana leg of the 1BO Triple Crown, at the 1BO National Championships in Ohio and at the IBO World in West Virginia last August. Jack says that except that he is shooting superior equipment, the only difference in his game now and when he started years ago is that he was shooting for "colored rocks and ribbons" before he was old enough (or good enough) to compete in the money divisions. “I love the sport and the game so much, though." Jack says, “that even if they went back to ribbons and rocks. I’d still compete as hard as I do now." “I want to remain consistent and competitive for a long time," Jack says. "Fighting your way to the top is one thing. Staying at the top is something else; it’s a mental thing. You have to focus on process, not outcome, and you have to practice smart, too.” For 2002. Jack will actually shoot less and spend less time working on his bow! “I’m going to spend more time estimating yardage and studying the Rinehart targets." Jack believes there were several instances o 2001 when he missinterpreted the scoring zones on the new targets. He won’t let that happen again. When they are not shooting, hunting or practicing estimating yardage. Jack and Jeanna Wallace can often be found at the local steak house (The Outback or Lone Star) munching cheese fries before they launch into prime rib and then polish off the load with a dessert like The outback’s big brownie smothered with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. Chocolate Thunder from Down Under. "Well, you’ve got to keep your strength up." Jeanna laughs. Vibracheck™ HEAR THE DIFFERENCE—-FEEL THE DIFFERENCE Vibracheck is a Division of R&R Enterprises, Inc 10003 Raymar ST., Pensacola, FL 32534 Voice 877-720-6535 Fax 850-857-1863 svww.vibrachcck.com E-mail information^ vibrachcck.com
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MIKE LUPER NAMED MARKETING MANAGER
Salt Lake City, UT—Hoyt USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Luperto Marketing Manager. He replaces Denise Parker who has accepted the Director or Marketing position with the AMO. Luper joined the Hoyt USA team in 1995 and has played an influential role in many aspects of the company, most recently in the position of Promotions Coordinator. As a recent graduate of the University of Utah's Business School with a degree in Marketing. Luper also brings a strong educational background along with over six years of Hoyt USA experience. As the Marketing Manager, Luper will assume all marketing responsibiliti8es for both the Hoyt and Reflex brands. This includes all marketing programs, communications, advertising, promotions. public relations and media efforts. Luper commented: “I'm very excited about the opportunities and challenges that are before me as I take on the role of Marketing Manager. The love and passion that 1 have for archery is far reaching and it has been a great experience working for a world class archery company such as Hoyt USA. There is such a love for the sport and a tremendous dedication to producing quality products for our valued customers within this organization and I’m proud to be a part of it." Continued on next page. 79
Randy Walk, President of Hoyt USA said, “Mike brings a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to the Hoyt team as well as the ability to think strategically and make sound business decisions. I have full confidence that Mike will excel in his new position, and look forward to continued success in our marketing programs." To obtain more information on Hoyt USA products, write to Hoyt USA at 543 N. Neil Armstrong Drive. Salt Lake City. UT 84116. 801-363-2990. Or visit the Hoyt website at www.hoytusa.com.
TARGET LEADER MORRELL SIGNS ‘HAWK ASSOCIATES’ Dale Morrell, owner of MORRELL MANUFACTURING announced he had recently signed HAWK Associates to handle his advertising and PR duties. "At Morrell, we have always looked at ways to improve our company and our products. We feel bringing on HAWK Associates is another way we can improve our communications with both the dealer and the consumer." Said Morrell. “Rich Walton of HAWK Associates has been an industry leader in PR. advertising and other avenues of promotion since 1977. He knows the archery industry and is one of the most respected and talented individuals around. We are looking forward to having him help us gain more exposure and continue to grow as a company.” Morrell Manufacturing is one of the leaders in the target field with a wide variety for the archer/bowhunter. For more information please contact: Morrell Manufacturing. Inc 1721 Hwy 71 North Alma. AR 72921 501-632-5929 Visit us on the net at: www.morrelltargets.com Or:
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BAREBONES’™ TOUGHTEST AV SIGHT ON THE Bl,OCK!
Usually when someone says “We're the toughest", someone squares off. You probably won't get much squaring off over this statement when it’s made by the innovators at SPOT-HOGG Archcry. One look at their new •BAREBONES’ Bow Sight and you’ll probably just hear a lot of agreeing. The new ‘BAREBONES’ is one sturdy, well made bow sight that was designed and manufactured to take everything even the most rugged, careless, forgetful, tough on equipment, throw your bow down a mountain, bowhunter will ever give it. Regardless of where or how you hunt, the ‘BAREBONES’ will be there for the shot. Spot-Hogg is so sure of this sight's toughness they back it with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. But rugged is only part of what makes this sight a winner. It also has all the features even the most accuracy conscious archer will ever want. First, it has ‘5’ individual micro-adjust pins that are available with either .019 or .029 fiber optics. Always-Bright Tritium pins arc also available and are all housed in a strong. light gathering, circular pin guard. In addition to the individual adjustments there is also a mass adjustment feature that allows the shooter to adjust all pins as a unit for both elevation & windage. The ‘BAREBONES’ will mount to all bows. fits left or right hand bows and retails for an extremely reasonable S72.95. If you hunt hard, don’t exactly treat your equipment like a Ming Vase and still want all the features that give you awesome accuracy, then this is one sight you’ll want to look at. Spot-Hogg Archery Products 125 Smith Street, PO Box 226 Harrisburg, OR 97446 888-302-7768 (toll-free) Fax: 541-995-3702 e-mail: info@spot-hogg.com 1982 - 20th Anniversary - 2002
MORRELL INTRODUCES INCREDIBLE ‘50,000 PLUS TARGET’™
When it comes to targets for the archer/ bowhunter, no company can boast the long term success of MORRELL. For 2002 the target leader proudly introduces their new 50.000 Plus Bag Target™. Sure to be a winner with tournament pros as well as the avid backyard shooter, the 50,000 Plus Target is a large 28" X 28" X 12" made to withstand extensive abuse from today's hard shooting, high performance equipment. It features Morrell’s patented ‘Floating Center’, which is double the thickness of normal centers and is overstuffed with top-grade quality fiber for long life. The 50,000 Plus is wrapped with a space-age polynetting for extra strength and is 100% waterproof. Arrows, both carbon and aluminum, are easily retrieved with just one finger. Dale Morrell. Owner, made the announcement, “The 50,000 Plus is designed for the tournament archer, avid archer and extreme bowhunter. We put our best materials and knowledge into it because we know it will stand up to the maximum levels of abuse. If you shoot a lot or have a family or group of friends that spend their time shooting archery, this is the target that will pay for itself many times over." Morrell has been the leader in archcry targets year after year due to their versatile designs and high quality materials. The 50,000 Plus carries a two-year warranty and should last the average archer many years of shooting fun. Morrell Manufacturing, Inc 1721 Hwy 71 North Alma, AR 72921 501-632-5929 www.niorrelltargets.com THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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DAWNING OF A NEW LINE OF SIGHTS SURE-LOC is proud to introduce five new sights for archers and hunters around the world: THE QUEST-X, THE CONTENDER-X, THE SUPREME, THE CHALLENGER
AND LETHAL WEAPON 2M. SURE-LOC offers even lighter sights than before that do not sacrifice dependability or accuracy in the RECURVE X-TREME series. These new sights are 10% to 15% lighter than previous models. ...THE QUEST-X features a new look, lighter weight, and a 20-click dial rotation for windage and elevation fora true .002" per click fine adjustment. It’s available as a 5.5" frame in bright anodized silver or black, with 6” or 9" extension. The QUEST-X is over an ounce lighter than the LITE. ...THE CONTENDER-X sports a conventional locking mechanism and a weight reduction of 10% from the EDGE Fits! The CONTENDER-X is available at a low cost, has a 5.5" black frame, and a choice of a 6" or 9" extension. Both the QUEST-X and CONTENDER-X feature an ulta-light extension, thin windage block and recurve aperture holder with new locking nut and Beiter washer. Based upon the original SURE-LOC LITE sight. SURE-LOC gives you: ...THE SUPREME 550 (5.5” frame) and SUPREME 400 (4" frame) tracking system that always stays exactly where you set it. The new sight weighs 12% less than the LITE, and the new elevation block design increases resistance to the effects of high vibration environments. The SUPREME also resistance to the effects of high vibration environments. The SUPREME also features a 20-click dial rotation for a true .002” per click fine adjustment for elevation and windage. The SUPREME is designed with a push-button release for smooth rapid-travel elevation adjustment. The split-block design allows for rapid removal and
reattachment of your aperture and makes using a SURE-LOC a breeze. The SUPREME package includes: choice of 400 or 550 frame in bright anodized silver or black, choice of extension, mounting block and hardware, offset bracket, new hex armored 3rd axis scope rod holder, and durable carrying case. The CHALLENGER (available in the 400 and 550 model) now has a redesigned lighter mounting block and includes the new hex armored 3rd axis scope rod holder. The CHALLENGER has been designed as a lower-cost alternative for the archer who might sacrifice some of the features of our topof-the-hne SUPREME sight, but still desires SURE-LOC quality, accuracy and dependability. The CHALLENGER features a onepiece frame and convenient locking knob that also provides rapid travel for elevation. The sight has a true micro adjustment of .002" increments for both windage and elevation. Like other SURE-LOC sights. the CHALLENGER is compatible with all SURE-LOC accessories. LETHAL WEAPON 2M is SURELOC's newest hunting sight. This sight
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combines the direct mount of the LETHAL WEAPON 2 with the microadjustable windage of the LETHAL WEAPON I for middle-cost alternative. LETHAL WEAPONS are named for their deadly accurate .0015” microadjustable movements. With the superiority and repeatability that is synonymous with SURE-LOC. the LETHAL WEAPON sights are constructed of high quality aluminum with a matte black finish. All LETHAL WEAPON models off 3rd axis leveling capability. Choose from brass or fiber-optic pin configuration in .019” or.029" pin sizes in the NEW BRIGHT thin or razor pins. The pins can be "gang" adjusted or individually moved, resulting in the most accurate pin settings you have ever had. No matter what your choice may be. SURE-LOC has the sight for you! For more information on the SURE-LOC sights or any SURE-LOC product, contact C.S. Gibbs Corporation by calling 812/689-9926 or by writing to SURE-LOC Archery Products, C.S. Gibbs Corporation, 100 Quality Lane, Versailles, IN 47042. Visit SURE-LOC at www.sureloc.com. 81
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NEW ‘MINI-TRANQUILIZER*™ TAKES THE SHOCK OUT
Golden KeyFutura just never seems to run out of intriguing ideas for Arrow Rests. The new ‘SHOOTOUT’ is one that will certainly catch some people's eye in 2002 because of its simplicity as well as its versatility. The ‘SHOOT OUT’ is an incredible adjustable, shoot-through Rest that may be set up for cither side or top loading as well as for left or right hand. The arrow sits firmly between three Teflon tipped springs that hold the arrow in place and will not allow the arrow to come out of the shooting position during the draw or while sitting on a stand. Robert Troncoso. VP had this to say about the ‘SHOOT OUT', This is one of the simplest of Rests to set-up and tune yet is versatile enough to be used as a top or side loaded Rest. It is made ofCNC machined aluminum and each of the launcher points is adjustable for any diameter shaft. We are confident archers of all ages will find it to be one of the most stable as well as accurate Rests.” For more information or the 2002 New Product Guide, see your local GK dealer or distributor.
Utilizing SIMS ‘LimbSaver’ technology the TRANQUILIZER Stabilizer line from Golden Key has been one of the most sought after accessories for today’s high performance archer/bowhunter. Now for 2002 this stellar line has been expanded to include the new ‘MINI-TRANQUILIZER’. ‘‘It’s all about control, accuracy, performance and comfort for the bowhuntcr of 2002." Said Robert Troncoso, VP. "Our TRANQUILIZER Line of Stabilizers is the most advanced available today because of the incredible shock and vibration absorbing quality of SIMS ‘LimbSaver’ technology. The new ‘MINI’ model is made for the bowhunter and smaller archers. It is only 5 1/4 “ long and weighing a light 3 oz. but can perform with larger, bulkier stabilizers at controlling shock and vibration for a more accurate, comfortable shot." For more information or the 2002 New Product Guide, see your local GK dealer or distributor or contact:
SCOTT ARCHERY INTRODUCES TWO NEW RELEASES REVOLUTIONARY NEW SCORPION Clay City, KYScott Archery's new Scorpion is the release that string loop shooters have been waiting for. Designed by Scott Archery's pro shooter Brian Jones. the innovative Scorpion features a trigger that’s extremely close to the firing mechanism, which minimizes draw length loss for archers using string loops. The Scorpion offers an adjustable trigger and pull length and is available with optional trigger styles. The swiveling head holds string loops securely without placing torque on the string to create a super-smooth arrow release. The Scorpion utilizes a fully adjustable strap that will accommodate any shooter and is manufactured aluminum and hardened steel with all hardened tool steel components.
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NEW RHINO RELEASE Precision engineered for exceptional accuracy and consistency, the new Scott Rhino 11 is designed specifically for use with the popular string loops that help to eliminate critical pinching and string twisting, particularly important for the short axlc-to-axlebows. The Rhino II features a pivoting head with a longer hook for a more secure fit to the string loop. A locking O-ring is a new convenient feature that keeps the hook mechanism from free spinning and re-cocks the release after each shot. And the adjustable patented roller-sear trigger post is machined with a non-slip textured surface. The Rhino II is constructed of6061-T aircraft-grade aluminum and heat-treated tool-steel components that offer exceptional strength and durability to easily handle today’s heaviest hunting bows. The patented 3-hole length adjustment and bracket and wrist
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strap system allows this release to fit any size and style of archer. The Rhino 11 accommodates any Scott strap or grip and is available in black, paradise camo, red. and Blue anodized finishes. For more information about the Scorpion, Rhino II or the complete line of quality archcry products available from Scott Archery, contact: Brian Jones or Melanic Scott Jones Scott Archery, Inc., 101 Tug Branch Rd., Clay City, KY40312 Phone: 606-663-2734 Fax: 606-663-4615 www.scottarchery.com Email: info@scottarchery.com
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“NFAA World Archery Festival” VEGAS 2002
Men's Unlimited Champion Michael Anderson (right) receives a contingency check for S6.000.00from Mathews Archery Staff coordinator Derek Phillips.
The 2002 “NFAA World Archery Festival” is the first leg of the new 3 Star Tour. This tournament offers the largest purse ever for an indoor archery competition. With $30,000 in the Men’s Unlimited Championship Division alone, the total payout expected for this tournament is over S100.000.00. Be sure to register early to guarantee your spot. The Riviera Hotel and Casino is the home for this event. Everything under one roof!! Archery competition, Trade show. Novelty events along with beautiful lodging, free parking and Vegas entertainment. The weekend competition includes the traditional 3-spot 18-meter "Vegas Round " that made this tournament famous as well as the first leg of the Indoor Marked 3-D Tour. Just like so many other Las Vegas Championships, this year, too. we hadn't selected the Men's Unlimited Champion when the final round arrow was shot. After the three days of shooting, Michael Anderson and Jesse Broadwater were tied at a perfect 900. Michael shoots a Mathews Rival Pro bow set at 55 pounds for his 29 1/2" draw length with Easton XX78 Predator 2613's fletchcd with 4" True Flight Feathers. His Sure-Loc Sight is equipped with a Super Scope 4X with a large dot. To complete his set up he uses a Trophy Taker drop away rest and an Easton, Specialty Archery or Shrewd Precision stabilizers. 84
Michael’s sponsors are as follows: Mathews Archery Barrie Archery Specialty Archcry Carter Enterprises Easton Technical Products Nikon Binoculars Shrewd Precision Surc-Loc Sights River's Edge Trccstands Trophy Taker LLC Michael had the following comments about this event: When getting ready for a major tournament. I usually try to shoot every day for at least a couple weeks leading up to the tournament. 1 am fortunate enough to have several excellent shooters here in Iowa that I can practice with, so that helps a lot too. I try to shoot a complete round of whatever type of round we’re going to be shooting. I will shoot two practice ends and then score just like in an actual tournament. Sometimes, however. I just shoot until I'm tired without keeping score. I believe this helps the physical aspect and helps build up your muscles. When I’m not getting ready for a major tournament. 1 usually shoot anywhere between one and five times a week. As far as my shot sequence. I start out by staring at the target and visualizing the shot that I’m about to make. I try to visualize making a perfect shot and the arrow going into the dead center of the x-ring. Next. 1 draw my bow and usually end up holding above the target. From here, I lover the bow onto the target and set up the shot by preloading the release trigger and bow arm. I try to push my bow arm straight towards the target and pull my release hand straight back to trigger the release. If I have the preload set
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Carter developed the original back tension release with a safety, the Solution, which holds several world and national records. More versatile than the Solution, the Solution 2 • , • Begins your rotation from any point once the safety is disengaged. z/ • Does not shorten your draw length • Requires one small movement of the set screw for adjustment • Works perfectly on a 0 loop or with a rope • is available in 2-. 5- and 4 finger models • Has an easy refined adjustment of hook-tomoon engagement MICHAEL ANDEISOM World Archery Festival
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up properly, the release will usually break with a minimum amount of effort or conscious thought. As far as my follow through, 1 like to try and put the dot back onto the target after the shot has fired. The target you have just shot seems to me to be the best point of reference for followthrough. 1 usually try to extend or over exaggerate my follow through, too. 1 believe this helps in tournaments where a shooter might be a little nervous and make rougher shots than in practice. Past accomplishments: 2001 NFAA Outdoor National Champion-Open Pro Class 2001 IBO World Championships -2nd Place Open Pro Class 2001 IBO National Triple Crown-3rd Place Overall Open Pro 1998 IBO National Triple Crown and World Champion. Semi Pro Class 1990 and 1991 Las Vegas tournament 1st Amateur Open Class
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LasVegasScores Cadet Bovs Compound 1 J. Gilbert 552 534 2 S. Reeves 526 3 S. Larsen Cadet Boys Recurve 498 1 A. Chiechi 2 J. Nichols 493 3 P. Cannon 423 Cadet Girls Compound 555 1 A. Spear 2 A Christensen 521 516 2 A DiPadova 511 3 J. Bohl Cadet Girls Recurve 366 1 C. Ramirez 358 2 M. Ramirez 296 3 J. McCamey Intermediate Boys Compound 600 1 D. Roth 2 B. Gellenthien 598 593 3 T. Nealy Intermediate Bovs Recurve 1 B. Christensen 568 560 2 S. Schooley 559 3 P. Mastro Intermediate Girls Compound 595 1 J. Grant 592 2 A'. Kuchenbrod 569 3 B. Karnin
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Intermediate Girls Recurve 1 T. Underhill 545 2 G.M. Chiechi 544 534 3 A. Nichols Junior Boys Compound 1 B. Hunt 586 2 N. Anderson 584 577 3 N. Huntsman Junior Bovs Recurve 572 1 M. Van Pelt 2 D. Sliter 563 3 M. Barber 556 Junior Girls Compound 595 1 A. Hitt 593 2 E. Anschutz 3 M. Taylor 564 Junior Girls Recurve 547 I S.L. Schooley 2 L. Pian 525 3 S. Bernes 518 Compound Unlimited Male Championship 1 M. Anderson 900 2 J. Broadwater 900 3 M. Lundin 899 4 J. Hopkins 899 5 D. McCutcheon 899 6 D. Wilde 899 7 D. Price 899 G. Ryals 899
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Senior Compound Unlimited Championship / M Strassman 894 2 R. Thibault 893 3 J. Klemeneic 892 892 4 D. Kudlacek 891 5 F. Pearson 6 M. Wilson 891 891 7 E. Horn 891 8 R. Baskind 9 F. Rus 890 10 G. Dixon 890 11C. Blankinsip 889 888 12 B. Rogers 13 J. Krumel 887 Bowhunter Unlimited Flights! 1 P. Harpring 899 2 A. Stone 898 895 3 R. Wolfram 4 P. Swanney 893 893 5 T. Gillingham 892 6 K. Norris 7 J. Cox 890 888 8 K. Payne Flight 2 1 S. Porter 875 2 T. Leonard 874 3 T. McDonald 873 4 J. Koznek 873
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10th Canadian Nationals Great Success! by Rhonda Campbell
These CUB shooters will also recieve bags of archer)' accessories donated by the tournament sponsors.
The Canadian Field Archery Indoor Championships first began some 20 years ago, held at Niagara Falls. As the tournament’s popularity grew, locations changed and this year marks the 10th anniversary that it has been held in Windsor. At a great location just across the river from Detroit, with its popular casino, nightclubs, art galleries, restaurants and cultural events, visitors have a great variety of fun activities to choose from. This year the tournament was held again at the Cleary International Centre on February 9-10, and hosted by Rose City Archers, in conjunction with A.M.A. Sportsmen Club and Stoney Point Bowmen. The weekend kicked off with a memorable opening ceremony early on Saturday morning. Visitors were invited to enjoy themselves while at the tournament and rules and general
Shooters must make 60 good shots per day to achieve high scores at the tournament!
announcements were made. 18 year old Crystal Gauthier commanded everyone's attention as she sang the American National Anthem and then the Canadian National Anthem with her truly phenomenal voice! Memorial announcements were made for our friends Bee Galloway and Rob Chauvin who are gone from this world but not forgotten by their archery family! The bright-eyed "Rose City Rose Kids” darted throughout the audience, passing out beautiful red roses to the ladies in attendance, topping off the ceremony with a smile! Official Tournament Line Judge, Oscar Vienneau. commanded his podium post throughout the weekend as shooters stepped up to their designated lines to make their shots. Like Vienneau. judges Sean McKenty. Brian Hutchins and Dave Walsh have all volunteered their time and expert
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knowledge year after year to help make this a safe, fair and top-notch tournament! Countless other volunteers behind the scenes of this tournament are also responsible for the success of this event and thanks go out to them all for a job well done! Target butts were lined up across the auditorium at a 20 yard (15 for CUBS) distance from the shooting line. Each butt holding 4 NFAA 5-spot faced targets. Participants shot a 60 arrow round per day which left many of them drained by the tournament's end. But skill and endurance is all just another part of the total game! After the shootoffs. a large crowd gathered together for the raffle and other terrific prizes that this tournament is noted for. Many of these prizes are donated well known archery manufacturers like Easton, Bow Tech. TRU Ball and Sure-Loc to
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Freestyle Limited Compound winners (L-R) Susan Barrie (3rd), Danielle Dankenbring (1st) and Sue Ann Walker (2nd).
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Bowhunter Unlimited Compound winners (L-R) Mary Barnes (1st) and Kimberly Coles (2nd).
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Bernie's students have won over 125 Individual winners are called upon to step national & world titles with his accelerated learning program. up onto the “Winners Platform" and be Covers: Bow Tuning • Shooting Form • Shot Sequence • recognized by all for their achievements. Holding Steady • Back Tension • Retail $39.95 They receive handsome engraved CFAA The Mental Game • Aiming • Handling Pressure • Bowhunting Special *34.95 Award Pendants and whole lot of applause + S5.00 S/H (In U.S.) the Smart Way & more! too! First place winners in this event included: Bambi Golombisky(FAPRQ-U), Lisa Paine(FAPRO-L), Lisa By Master Coach Bernie Pellerite. Hudson(FABLC), Cathy Rice(FABR). Mary Barnes(FABUC), Danielle The most in-depth and Dankenbring (FA FLC). San dra plus Shipping & Handling Crawford(FAFU), Anna Mozhar(FAO), advanced information ever PAL available. Add $5.00 ea. 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