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The competitive archery world is in full swing. The last of the indoor events are finishing up and the outdoor events are just beginning. The World Archery Festival/Las Vegas had a record attendance of 1,650 people. Results will be in the May-June issue along with the Lancaster Open results. Brian Dansby brings you the action of die first Archery Shooters Association (ASA) event on page 112. The adult archery' competitions may be exciting and well attended, but they can’t compare to the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) competitions. Last year, we received reports of approximately 1,000 students expected to attend the 2005 Louisville National Championships and over 1,800 students came in from Kentucky, Alabama, Ohio, and Georgia. This year, 2,400 NASP students are expected to attend the Championships. This has to be the greatest promotion of archery since the Robinhood Flour Jamboree in 1958. On page 109. we have a very informative article by John Dudley. He tells us how to convert your bow and arrows from indoor shooting to outdoor shooting. This article really gives you the fever to connect with the out of doors. Recently, we have had requests for an extended editorial page. We welcome you to let us know what you like and dislike about the magazine. We may even include some of your quotes in an upcoming issue. Please send us letters, emails, or faxes (contact information below) with your comments and/or suggestions. Your opinion is very important to us. Also, if you would like a particular writer of ours to address a certain subject in an upcoming issue, please write him in care of the magazine. 1 am looking forward to hearing from you. See you on the range or at a show. My Best to You and Your Family,
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World Field Archery Championships 2008 in Wales The Grand National Archery Society (GNAS), national federation of Great Britain, is already looking at the London Games in 2012 and will organize the 2008 World Field Archery Championships in Llwynypia, Wales. The FITA Secretary General Tom Dielen visited GNAS headquarters last week and gave a presentation to the GNAS Board of Directors on the FITA activities. The main subjects were FITA's World Cup, the FITA Strategy for the future of archery and the preparation of the London 2012 Games. During the same trip Tom Dielen also visited the Lord's stadium, which will be another outstanding venue for archery during the London 2012 Olympics. From left to right: Mr David Sherratt (GNAS Chief Executive), Mrs Kath Fitzpatrick (Director for England), Dr W. David Hutchinson
GNAS has been growing steadily (Director for Northern Ireland), Miss Jan Howells (Director for Wales), since the Athens Olympics and Mr Mike Shepherd (Director of Operations), Mrs Lynne Evans, MBE (Chair of Executive Board), Tom Dielen (FITA Executive Director), Mr now has 28'500 members. Their Dennis Whiteman (GNAS President), Mr Derek Sangster (Director for aim is to have 50'000 members by Scotland), Mr John Poyner (Director of Finance), and Mr Eric Jackson 2012 which will guarantee a public (Director of Development & Marketing) success of the London Olympics. The national team with their Korean Coach, Peter Suk, is also making sure that the medal list in Beijing and for sure in London will include a member of the GNAS. The national team will be participating in the FITA World Cup and it will be one of the teams to be reckoned with, without any doubt.
During the meeting Mrs. Lynne Evans MBE, Chair of the Board of GNAS, and Tom Dielen also signed the organizers agreement of the 2008 World Field Archery Championships that will be held in Llwynypia, Wales.
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NORTH AMERICAN FIELD ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005 Hosted by the Everglades A C Homestead, Florida
the Sunday night after the shoot - you had to be there to appreciate this one. The N.F.A.A. can be justifiably proud of Florida, the Everglades club, and especially all of the club members who worked so hard to make sure that we all had a good time. Once again, thank you and I hope to see you all again sometime in 2006. ~
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December for the glorious Sunshine of Florida, I decided there was nowhere I would rather be. Although, we did have a little rain on the Friday afternoon, but this was before the shoot. Just three weeks before the tournament, we were all a little worried that the shoot might not take place. This was due to the vicious storms that had ploughed through this part of the USA, but Mr. Tim Austin and the members of the Everglades club promised that all would be ready and it was. You have all heard the saying "when the going gets tough, the tough get going”. Well, boy did they get going! Many of the trees around the range were destroyed and all of these had to be removed. The clubhouse toilets and conex were Hooded so they all had to be dried out. All of the target faces were ruined and had to be replaced. All of these things, and many more, had to be done by the club so that the Tournament could go ahead. You would think that all of this would have dampened the spirits of all concerned. Well, you would be wrong. All it did was strengthen their resolve and make them even more determined to give us all a truly memorable weekend. At this point, I w'ould like to thank all of the archers who were there for the generosity of their donations to the club’s disaster fund. 1 would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. F. P. (1 have not mentioned his name because he is a little shy) for donating a new chain saw to the club to replace the one that was lost in the storms. At the end of the shoot, one of the English longbow shooters won a compound bow, which was then auctioned off and the proceeds donated to the disaster fund. Thank you to all. 1 did not take my bow with me. This is because I was not intending to shoot. I soon found out that this was a mistake, with many people offering me their spare bows so that I could take part. I ended up with a Hoyt recurve and some club arrows generously loaned to me by Shelly. I would like to say that this was the first time in nearly twenty-five years that I shot a recurve bow, but I am really glad that I did. I had a ball shooting with some new and old friends. I even got a medal, this I will treasure. Thank you to all who convinced me that 1 should shoot. I still have not mentioned the ranges. The practice butts and the range itself were beautiful and one can only wonder what it looked like before the Hurricanes hit. Dwaine and his bunch of happy chefs kept us well fed and watered throughout the weekend. The club’s warm welcome to me will always be remembered, they even provided us with a Full Moon at Ruby Tuesday’s on
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where he demonstrated archery and helped instruct Jeff Fabry California, almost 30 recently disabled veterans on how to shoot. Archery nominated Fabry for the 2005 USOC Male Athlete Selected as ofUSA the Year and Paralympian of the Year awards. 2005 USA Archery Southern Illinois Cup Athlete of Cancelled the Year/ The 2006 Southern Illinois Cup, which was a Jr. USA Paralympian qualifying event has been cancelled. The principle hosts haw. relocated out of state and are no longer able to put on the event. of the Year There will not be an additional Jr. USAT added event for 2006.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - USA Archery is proud to announce 2004 Paralympic Jeff Fabry individual bronze and team Photo by the United States Olympic bronze medallist Jeff Fabry Committee (Tulare, California) as the 2005 Athlete of the Year and Paralympian of the Year. This is Fabry’s first time being selected for these honors. Fabry had an extremely successful 2005, winning the individual gold medal at the 2005 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Archery World Championships in Massa-Carrara, Italy in September. He also broke five world records in the W1 Recurve class, one for every distance he shot from (30, 50, 60 and 70 meters) in the qualifying round. In addition, Fabry was elected Team Captain for his World Championship Team. In November. Fabry assisted at the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Paralympic Military Summit in Chula Vista,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Originally from Los Angeles, California Cynthia Jackson comes to USA Archery with a National Governing Body (NGB) background having previously worked for USA Fencing in 2006 USA Archery Schedule of Event s Colorado Springs for two years as Assistant Athlete and Tournament Arizona Cup (USAT) Phoenix, AZ Coordinator. Most recently. World Ranking Tournament Mexico Jackson served as an Texas Shootout (USAT) College Station, TX underwriting associate in the World Ranking Tournament Cuba Global Accounts for 1i[ European Grand Prix Porec, Croatia Casualty Lines at Zurich USIAC/World University Archery UCLA North America in Atlanta, Championship Trials GA. Jackson is very excited Gold Cup (USAT) Bloomfield, NJ to be back in Colorado 2n° European Grand Prix Antalya, Turkey Springs and with the National Field Championships & World Spokane, WA Olympic family. She has two Field Trials children, Gabriel and Arielle. World Ranking Tournament Jackson’s primary El Salvador World University Archery Championships responsibilities as Executive Vinicne, SVK Assistant include: travel and JOAD Nationals Lebanon. OH apparel coordination, Board 3'° European Grand Prix Oblia, Sardinia, Italy I of Governors meetings, 122™ u.s. National Target Championships Colorado Springs, CO national event administration Jr World Trials Colorado Springs, CO and administrative support to 20ln World Field Archery Championships Gottenburg, Sweden the Executive Director. Pan American Test Event Rio de Janeiro, Brazil I Jackson can be reached at 9lfl Jr World Target Championships Yukatan, Mexico 719.866.3671 or via email at cjackson@usarchery.org74
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2005 USA Archery Coaches of the Year Announced COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - USA Archery is pleased to announce the selections for the 2005 Coach of the Year Awards. Each year, the USA Archery Coach Development Committee (CDC) accepts nominations for coach of the year awards for individuals who have distinguished themselves as outstanding coaches and have provided dedicated service to the sport and to USA Archery. The USA Archery National Coach of the Year honor was given to Mark Penaz (Phoenix, AZ). Penaz excels at encouraging athletes to compete at elite levels on and off the competitive fields. His passion for archery, his coaching style, and his competitive experience has paid off by having two and sometimes three personal students on each of the past five World teams, in both disciplines (recurve and compound), who have brought home world records as well as gold, silver, and bronze medals. As a former World team member and champion (‘99) and National indoor champion (‘97), Coach Penaz understands the athlete's needs when competing at elite events, making sure to bring out the very best in every archer athlete. His style of coaching puts the athlete’s needs and concerns first and cooperatively includes all other coaching staff members. His coaching and management techniques were instrumental in bringing to the United States, 17 Gold individual and team medals, six silver individual and team medals, and six bronze individual and team medals in World Championship competitions. As a World Team and National Team Coach, Penaz has helped to train athletes on several USAT senior and junior teams, camps, and other programs conducted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. As head coach for the U.S. Team at the 2005 World Indoor Championships in Aalborg, Denmark, Coach Penaz witnessed several historical “firsts” for the U.S. in both disciplines, including two new world records and a Bronze medal in Junior Women’s Recurve. Also in Aalborg, Mary Zorn set a new world record with a perfect 120 points in match play and won an individual Gold medal. Reo Wilde successfully defended his world indoor title, winning back-to-back individual Gold medals. Coach Penaz’s personal student, Lindsay Pian, anchored the U.S. Junior Women’s Recurve team and his positive influence on everyone helped the 2005 U.S. World Indoor Team to be the most successful U.S. team in history. Larry Sullivan (Hudson, MA) was chosen as the 2005 Developmental Coach of the Year. Sullivan has been developing archers and archery training material for many years for his Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) team, Boy Scouts of America’s National Camping School, USA Archery Olympic JOAD Camps, and, most recently, USA Archery's Coach Development Committee. While direct coaching, Power Point presentation development, creation of skill enhancing games, and video technology have often been Sullivan’s development tools of choice, USA Archcry March-April 2006 Call toll free at 888-250-3321
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expressed its gratitude for his dedication to the sport and the Association by naming Sullivan as USA Archery’s 2005 Developmental Coach of the Year. As archery director of the Riverside Gun Club of Hudson, MA, Sullivan runs a very successful program as the head coach of the Riverside JOAD Archers. Many of his archers have developed into successful competitors at the State and National level. One notable archer, Braden Gellenthien, has gone on to establish many archery records and become one of the top archers in the world. Another, Taylor Barton, was a gold medallist in the 2002 JOAD Nationals. Sullivan was instrumental in co-developing the current syllabus used in all of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Camping Schools across the country and is based upon USA Archery’s Level 1 Instructor course. This has had an impact on hundreds of thousands of youth learning archery in a safe and effective camp atmosphere. Sullivan has just completed transforming the newly developed USA Archery Basic Coach course, which will be introduced in 2006, into Power Point to be used to assist
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Archery News From Down Under by Roy Rose
Archery Australia and the Australian Sports Commission have moved swiftly to replace USA bound coach. Ki Sik Lee. with Korean archery great. Oh-Kyo-Moon. OhKyo-Moon replaced the former mentor at the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) in Canberra in January 2006. Oh-Kyo-Moon, a multi-World Champion and Olympic medallist, is still the current holder of the World F1TA record despite his retirement from international competition three years ago and is regarded by many as the finest recurver his country has produced. The quandary of replacing the worldrenowned Mr. Lee would appear to have
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anything that’s going to affect the future of the sport. We try' a: find out what’s going on, how we can help, how we can affect in: results of what’s happening - whether it’s with a group of county by Arlyne Rhode commissioners, a park board, a state game commission. Wherever Q: What is the background of the International Bowhunting something is going to affect our future, we’re looking to be involved Organization? and to try and encourage the good resolution of the future of archcry A: The International Bowhunting Organization, in the realm of and bowhunting. archery, is three organizations. We were actually formed by three Q: How is the administration of the I BO set up in the United clubs that held some pretty significant 3-D archcry tournaments States? back in the early 80’s. The actual incorporations of the A: The ideal board of directors has 18 members and they represent organizations in 1983 were states from Florida all the way clubs from Lagodi, Indiana up to Ohio... all over, but we and Lauraland, Illinois, which also have state representatives. many long time archers are There might be one familiar with so many representative in a state, there different things there. might be two, there’s sometimes including the NFAA nationals three depending on the state and and numerous other events the number of people involved. along with clubs from The state representatives are our southern Ohio called Triangle eyes and ears. They keep us Lake Archers. The original apprized of what’s going on. goal of the organization, even They let us know what’s though we’re recognized happening from day to day and primarily for the 3-D archery week to week with the shooters, tournaments we hold, was as bowhunters, local clubs, city a conservation organization councils, and even the state formed for the purpose of legislature. uniting the different Q: About how many IBO organizations in archery for members are there currently? the betterment and future of A: It depends on how you count our sport and that’s still the them. The IBO will fluctuate preamble and the mission between six and eight, statements of the IBO: to sometimes as high as ten organize, to affiliate with, and thousand, of what w'e call, head to try and encourage a of household members. With the direction for the future of our six hundred or so clubs that are sport, regardless of whether involved with IBO, there are that’s a bowhunter in the actually about eighty thousand woods, an Olympic archer, or members. With one head of a 3-D archer. To us, they’re household member, there could all basically the same thing. be a father, his wife, a son, and a They’re an important part of daughter that we count as one the potential future of the household. sport, which is also why we’re Q: Who is the IBO involved involved in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) with? that is our future. All of us that have been around for a few years are aware that ever since we started, we’ve looked for ways that A: We’re involved with archery pro shops that are affiliated with can bring more of the youth from around the world into archery the organization and that share our goals. We involve clubs. We where they can enjoy the passion that we all understand and share. also involve state associations and organizations. In the past few NASP looks to be what’s really going a make a dent. Il has been years, we’re even begun international affiliations. Q: How many International Affiliations does the IBO have? a lot of fun for us to be involved with that. A: Loose affiliations, twenty-nine, if you talk exact affiliations Q: Has or will your mission statement change? A: The mission statement has been and. as far as 1 understand and with the organization, we have nineteen. As an example, in conceive for the foreseeable future, will stay the same. We’ve been Australia, there’s an organization called 3-D Triple ‘A’Australia. involved with a lot of different things. Technically, because we’re They are the Australian Archery Association for 3-D. They a bowhunting organization, we’re involved frequently in valid participated with us even though they’re from a considerable issues, local community or county issues, stale level issues - distance away. They participated in our events and we sanctioned tournaments in Australia for fifteen years. Every year or every 78
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International Bowhunting Organization other year, they’ve got three to five members that come over and shoot our world championship. Q: What is the Bowhunters Defense Fund? A: The Bowhunters Defense Fund was established by the IBO, shortly after I became the president, to provide a way for us to utilize funding to help out on issues. We’re a 501C-3 charitable corporation and we’ve got to be very carefill with IRS guidelines and how we work on political issues. It has to be kept as a kind of separate entity in order for them to be able to keep track of that simply. So utilizing Bowhunters Defense Fund as its own little world is much easier. We’ve gone through the whole process with the audits and the IRS. It’s an interesting process. We were lucky enough to be visited with the representative for about 90 days at one time. We came out of the audit fine. Everything was okay, but it’s a process that they do and they’re looking more and more closely at 501. Q: How could the US & International Archer Magazine contribute to the IBO’s promotion of the NASP? A: With archery in the schools program, I think you’ve (the U.S. & International Archer) done a very nice job letting people know about the program. The difficult thing with any media, if it was television or a magazine it doesn’t make any difference, the program is growing so fast that you can’t keep up with it. There’s just no way to keep up with it. It’s exploding. The program now is in 39 states. It’ll be in 41 within two weeks. By the end ofthe year, we’ll have all 50 slates. Each one of those states then, at that point, begin adding multiple numbers of schools that are involved in the program. For goodness sakes, I remember the first meeting where we were hoping to get twenty schools in Kentucky in three to five years. Well, in their pilot program they had two-dozen and right now, it’s four hundred and fifty some schools in the state of Kentucky. Three years later and we’re probably at sixteen to seventeen hundred schools now across the country. It’s everywhere, literally everywhere, from California to New England to Florida to Washington. What wc can do is get our archers out there; the enthusiastic folks who have participated in seventy meters target archery or twenty yards indoors or on a 3-D range. Make them understand how important this program is, that everyone that participates can give a little time, give a little donation, and help the program along. Q: Would you recommend a NASP report in every issue of The US & International Archer Magazine? A: Yes, I would say so, even if it were just a short bit of information. The NASP has very recently finalized a curriculum for their trainers in which they work with NAA, NFAA, IBO, ASA, 4-H and everyone else. There’s always going to be, amongst the archery organizations, discussions about what the final product is. The curriculum is in existence. It was developed with Tim Strickland, Roy Grimes, Jennie Richardson, and Connie Shackleford. Many ofthe folks in archery will recognize at least a couple of those names. Roy Grimes is deputy commissioner of the Game and Fish in Kentucky. Jennie Richardson is the coordinator for the archery program in the schools in Kentucky. Tim Strickland, we all know him. Connie Shackleford is probably a name that most of us won’t March - April 2006 Call toll free at 888-250-3321
recognize. Connie is a curriculum writer for Kentucky. So, between the four of them, they’ve put together a program for teachers to actually teach with - not as we (the IBO) would have put together or another organization would have put together, with a list of things for you to teach, but an actual teaching curriculum that gives you suggestions, hints, tell you how to teach basic archery'. It is a really strong piece of information and is very effective. Q: Would you be interested in having a regular column in the US & International Archer Magazine to report on IBO and NASP? A: Yes, I would think. Now, we (the IBO) obviously very strongly support the NASP. I’m also doing some things to assist the NASP with the blessing of the idea of a board of directors. They understand and see the future of this program and how it can help all of us. What you really won’t see is the International Bowhunting Organization anywhere relative to NASP. you won’t see our name or our logo relative to that because I don’t think you want to associate bowhunting with this program. The NASP is an Olympicstyle training program and we (the IBO) understand that. What we (the IBO) also understand is ifkids enjoy the flight of an arrow, they’ll find their own shaft, regardless of what direction that could take them. Several years ago, there was a young man by the name of Vic Wunderle that won a couple of IBO tournaments. Well, he has certainly come a long way and he’s done extremely well in the Olympic sort. I’m sure that we have shooters that have shot in NAA style 70-meter tournaments or their indoor tournaments, or NFAA indoor tournaments that have had similar levels of success in our event. Again, people will find their own direction and their own way, we just have to make sure we invite them to come play with us. Q: What is the story behind 3-DI? A: 3-DI is a great story because it’s kinda funny. It started in 1993 with just me running into Jim Easton at the tournament in Las Vegas. We started talking and I said. “You know what, it’d sure be nice if they would shoot a 3-D tournament in the Olympics.’’ And
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of course anyone would recognize the reaction and the requests for considerations for many different disciplines from archery to be in the Olympic games. Of course, there's a lot of complications involved there as there would be with 3-D archery, but through that conversation, the idea was generated that we'd be able to involve 3-D archery with FITA, not in their event specifically. But how could we form a relationship to establish a nationally represented international competition? It took a while. I met with the board in Atlanta at the Olympic games and we discussed that. Then in 2000, it actually began to come together. The FITA being an international body, changes are not going to come quickly and that's understandable. It actually came to fruition four years ago with the first FITA 3-DI World Championship. The second one was held this year in Italy. We began with eight countries four years ago. This year, there were sixteen. The next time, maybe we'II have thirty-two countries. It's growing. It’s a lot of fun. It's the finals of an amazingly exciting event. Q: Is 3-DI the same as the 3-D we have for the U.S.? A: No. The finals for the team competitions are absolutely amazing. The finals are a team event. There are three archers: a compound, a traditional longbow, and a recurve barebow. So every time that team steps to their stake, they’re standing directly beside another stake, which has another
team on it. There are six targets and six sets of stakes. It's run on stands. So you have a camera back here and this camera looks down right between their shoulders, right down between their shoulders, and theirs. They’ve got an electronic score board in the center of the screen and then you have to flip screens for the two venues. Every time an arrow fires, that score board changes for the longbow, the recurve, and the barebow. Every time an arrow is fired the score and the standings change also. Everybody doesn’t shoot them all in the middle. In the scoring levels there’s a bit of a difference. So there's an opportunity. on any given Sunday, for somebody else to win. It was amazingly exciting. There were probably fifteen hundred to two thousand people watching the finals and just screaming their lungs out. The television coverage was just great. Q: Is there a video out on 3-DI? A: FITA is putting together a twenty-minute video that should be available soon. It sure didn’t hurt for European sports TV that the Italians won. That was great and certainly congratulations to them. They shot very well and they deserved to win. It was just so exciting to be there and watch that. It was just amazing. When you get down to twelve teams in the finals and it comes down to the last pair of them, it’s exciting stuff. It’s a lot of fun. Q: Do the winning teams get any prizes other than medals?
A: No, it’s the honor of the event. Q: Is it a possibility to have 3-DI in the Olympics? A: From a 3-D background, we’d love to say that. Of course, there arc difficulties involved that we also recognize. Would we like to see it? Sure we would. Is it realistically possible? I don’t know. We’ll just have to see how this develops and look forward to it. You know, you have to plan and again we’re dealing with an Olympic representative body. Changes don’t come in a year or two years. It takes time and recognize and understand why. Q: Are the archers shooting at 3-D animals A: They are shooting 3-D animals. Now ii Europe, their target selection is a littk different than ours. They had chickens frogs, and all kind of interesting things Where we might have a whitetail deer, thee did as well, but they had a wider selectioi of animals than 3-D shooters of Nortl America would recognize. It was a lot o fun. The shooters had a good time and o course it was an international competitioi and what they felt and the honor and prestige involved was really one to want. Q: Did any major European magazines cover the 3-DI Event? A: There were a couple magazines there but being back here, 1 honestly can’t answer that question. Q: What was your experience at the last 3DI like?
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ATLANTA TO HOST 2007 ATA TRADE SHOW -474 considers Charlotte, N.C., and St. Louis before deciding to return to Atlanta on Jan. 18-20, 2007. The ATA Show will return to Atlanta for the second straight year with a Jan. 18-20 Thursday-through-Saturday schedule in 2007. The decision culminates a nearly month-long search for a show site after the ATA was forced to cancel its Nashville contract when Opryland reduced its floor space. “We were pleased with the response from many cities that wanted our show on short notice,” said Denise Parker, ATA Vice President and Trade Show Director. “We had a lot of attractive offers if we had been willing to hold it Jan. 4-6, but we learned this year that a Jan. 5-7 show is too close to New Year’s Day for everyone concerned. When we eliminated those dates from consideration, our best options were Atlanta, St. Louis, and Charlotte, North Carolina.” The ATA also conducted the search to ensure the ATA Show would not create conflicts with the SHOT Show, which runs Jan 11-14,2007, in Orlando. A major factor in the search was the ATA Show’s continued growth from approximately 250,000 square feet in 2002 to 340,000 square feet in 2006. “Midway through our booth-selection process at this year’s trade show, we learned the show floor in Nashville would only be about 260,000 square feet,” Parker said. “We had been sold 290,000 square feet of space by Opryland, which meant we had no choice but to cancel the show and begin an immediate search for a new city.” The ATA eliminated St. Louis from consideration because the schedule would not allow archcry exhibitors time to move out without incurring substantial overtime labor costs. Charlotte fell out of contention when ATA discovered there were not enough lower-cost hotel rooms near the convention center to accommodate dealers. In addition, with less than 11 months to plan and organize the show, the ATA was reluctant to take on the challenges of a new city and convention center. Atlanta thus emerged as the best option, and it offered the same dates originally reserved for Nashville. Exhibitors can move in Jan. 16 and move out Jan. 21. Feedback from exhibitors and dealers about Atlanta was favorable and many remarked this was the best show floor they had ever seen. A major reason Atlanta is a good choice was that exhibitors reported strong sales at the January 2006 show. Dealer attendance was below recent marks in Indianapolis, but Parker said the Atlanta staff wanted the archery show to return and pledged to work with ATA to improve attendance. “During the next 11 months, we will devote our energy to improving all the things that didn’t go smoothly in Atlanta this year,” she said. “That’s the beauty of going to a site fora second time. You know a lot more about what you’re getting into. In addition, we have received pledges from the Atlanta folks to help us increase attendance by offering financial incentives to leverage our promotions. They presented a good package and good
contractors and we think our familiarity with them will create a great show in 2007.” Parker said ATA is already exploring discounts from Atlanta for airline fares and hotels. “It’s clear we need to target our dealers in the West, upper Midwest, and Northeast to give them incentives to fly to Atlanta,” Parker said. “In addition, we need to entice more dealers who live within 200 to 300 miles of Atlanta to drive in. We can lower the costs of the day-trip dealers by looking into free meals and parking discounts. We’re trying to be as creative as possible and go after every dealer who didn’t make it to the show this year.” Parker said booth selection for exhibitors attending Atlanta’s 2007 ATA Show will start March 6. The ATA is sending al! exhibitors a package outlining the selection process and assigning a telephone appointment. “They’ll also find this information on our website at www.archervtrade.org." Parker said. “The process and order of selection will be exactly as if we were at the trade show. It’s just that we must do things over the phone and online. The hotel block and reservations likely will not be available until sometime near May 1, but we’ll let everyone know when it’s set up and available for their use.” Parker is confident about bringing the show back to Atlanta. “It will be a good show,” she said. “The first time in any city is a new experience, but it’s the only way you’ll learn how your customers respond and who will show up. Now we know what worked and what created problems and we’ll address those concerns to everyone’s satisfaction.”
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The 2005 ATA Show in Indianapolis holds the record for total attendance with 8,199, followed by the 2002 show in Nashville, which drew 8,116. In the ATA Show's first trip to the Deep South, however, attendance by dealers/ buyers and distributors totaled 2,640, off 15 percent from figures complied from 2003 through 2005 in Indianapolis. Even so, Atlanta’s 2006 registered dealers/buyers and distributors rank ahead of the 19972000 Show averages of 2,385, which was before the current admission standards were strictly enforced. The nearly 500 exhibitors - a 4.4 percent increase from 478 a year ago - rented 155,500 square feet ofbooth space, a seven percent increase from the previous record of 145,400 square feet at the 2005 Show. Jay McAninch, ATA president and CEO, said the record number of manufacturing exhibitors has several positive aspects. “It’s great to see continued growth in exhibitor numbers,”
Record 499 Exhibitors Stretched Floor Space to Capacity During 2006 ATA Show in Atlanta More that 8,000 attend archery show, including 2,640 dealers, buyers and distributors. Exhibitors rent record 155,500 square feet of booth space. -Report Courtesy of Denise Parker, ATA Vice President
The 2006 Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show in Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center drew 8,034 total attendees Jan. 5-7, 2006, the third largest crowd in the Show’s history and featured a 340,000 square foot show floor — larger than six football fields — to house
for meeting dealers and buyers; for establishing, maintaining and growing market-share for products; and for networking among all industry players. In addition, more exhibitors means more revenues to help fund school archcry programs, build ranges, establish community archery programs, and to grow archery and bowhunting nationwide. The important work we do to grow' this industry' is directly funded by these exhibitors, which is why our show costs more than any other archery show. It’s a great feeling to know' we can offer ATA members a valuable business opportunity and return on their investment by growing this market.” Positive Performance
In addition to records set for exhibiting manufacturers and show-floor space, the 2006 ATA Show attracted a record 362 media members, a twelve percent jump from 2005. This year’s Show also required a record 4,476 exhibitor staff to cover the sprawling floor space. As a result of this overall growth, the size and attendance of the ATA Show ranks it among the top 200 trade shows in the United States. That ranking is important as the ATA Staff and Board negotiate terms
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and conditions for future shows. Although dealer/buyer and distributor attendance was down this year, the show's overall business mood was upbeat. "From ah indications, the dealers and distributors who traveled to Atlanta were buying,” said Denise Parker, ATA Vice President and Trade Show Director. “We’ve been studying where our dealer/buyer number slipped and it w'as among those within a few hundred miles of the show. There’s nearly three times as many dealers within a day’s drive of Indianapolis than there are in the Atlanta region. Yet we heard from many exhibitors that the dealers who came to Atlanta were aggressive buyers.” Echoing those comments was Bill Krenz, editor of Inside Archery and Bowhunt America magazines. “During my discussions and interviews at the show, the perception was that dealer attendance w*as down, but order-writing was up for manufacturers w'ho had something new and exciting to offer,” Krenz said. “Some manufacturers said orders were up significantly. My impression is that the most active dealers attend this show and write orders no matter where it’s held. Maybe most drive-in dealers attend only if it’s
convenient. That might mean their impact on order-writing isn’t there year in, year out.” Exhibitor/Manufacturer Feedback
Many manufacturers shared similar views. Here’s what some of them told us:
Scott Slates, president of Toxonics: “Attendance was down, but it didn’t affect us. We finished the show doubling what we did last year. The key buyers were there and they were writing orders. Traffic was heavy through our booth all weekend. We did great because we had new products, and the ATA Show is all about showcasing new ideas. “Some manufacturers W'ere concerned about the head count, but dealers who do their homework take advantage ofdiscounts and every opportunity the show offers. If you're a player and you have decent stuff to show, this is the prom and you better be there to show off your ideas and innovations. If you have a lousy show, it’s probably because your line wasn’t as good as what the competition pitched. That’s the bottom line of an ATA Show. It’s black and white. People won’t order just because you’re there."
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Butch Morrell, sales and marketing manager, Morrell Manufacturing Inc.: “We had an outstanding show. We were extremely pleased. Attendance seemed down, but the dealers came to write orders. We saw a lot of new faces and picked up a lot of new accounts. We were up well over last year’s figures in just about every category of target. “We also had new targets to talk about and we had Hank Parker, Jimmy Houston, and Harlod and David Knight in the booth. Those guys drew a huge response. Before the show, we worked hard to create a new booth to handle the flow. Other than the last two hours of the third day, all six of us were covered up. We had people waiting in line. No one can complain about that."
Scott Alread, product manager. Escalade Sports: “This was a breakthrough show for Fred Bear/Jennings. In talking with Dan Massimillo and Neal Byce - longtime staffers whose ties go back to when Fred Bear ran the company in Gainesville - ATA Atlanta was a superb venue, possibly the best ATA Show in the past decade. Presentation, product showcasing and dealer activity all received high marks at
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Fred Bear/Jennings. Our strategy of holding back on new product announcements and using the show as a true launching pad was rewarded with a strong dealer response. We wrote record business at the show and the interest remains high going into the new year.”
Gene Shands, vice president of marketing, BowTech and Diamond: “We felt attendance was down, but we took more orders than at any previous show. Dealers who attend the ATA Show are serious business people. They have a plan and they come to the ATA Show to implement it. They’re purchasing for the year. They were in our booth as soon as the show opened, dropping off their orders and applying to carry our lines. We felt like we had arrived. People no longer just asked to look at our bows. We were taking orders, selling bows, and seeing substantial numbers of new dealers who wanted to carry BowTech and Diamond.”
“We passed out a little less literature and didn’t seem to have as much booth traffic this year. But this was our best show yet. We saw some new faces and not as many familiar faces. We had more time to spend with the big box-store buyers, which was probably why we wrote more orders with them. When I looked at the show itself, I liked its size and layout. Its overall look was the best I’ve seen.”
Mike Ellig, president. Black Gold: “We had a really good show. We were busy. We brought along an extra person, but we were still jammed the first two days. We always had people waiting to talk. We didn't thin out until the third afternoon. There seemed to be fewer people in the aisles, but anytime you relocate a show, you risk losing some attendance. On the other hand, it’s always good to get some new people who drive in. We like to sec new blood along with the familiar faces. The ‘big guys’ show up no matter where you go” Quality vs. Quantity
Parker said comments like those reinforce why the ATA stresses the importance of making this an order-writing show that caters to professional dealers, buyers, and distributors. "There would be nothing easier than flooding the aisles and
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congesting the booths with foot traffic, which is what often happened several years ago,” she said. “But that led to the mandate from our Board, Dealer Council, Sales Rep Committee, and Trade Show Committee as well as our ATA-membcr exhibitors and dealers - to make sure their time is spent with people who call the shots. We strive to put quality buyers on the floor and we’ll continue to keep the aisles free of people who don't make decisions for a legitimate archery/bowhunting business.” Taking the show to Atlanta was an experiment for the ATA because this was the show’s first trip to the Deep South. "If we don't move the show around to test various sectors of the archery' market, we’ll never leant what combination of quantity and quality of dealer/buyers works best for our industry',” Parker said. “When we went to Nashville in 2002, many people said they liked seeing all the new faces, yet our data on the location of dealers/buyers in the eastern United States tells us Indianapolis is almost dead center in the heart of the archery market. Is it better to maximize the Show’s draw every year by staying near that core, or should we go farther away to see some new faces, knowing that the most serious dealers/buyers will attend no matter where we hold the show?
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“We also have information from previous years that many dealers, especially those in the West, would appreciate easier air travel,” Parker continued. “Based on the numbers from Atlanta, I’m not sure there are enough of those dealers to replace those who didn’t drive to Atlanta from the upper Midwest. There's always a risk in moving the show around, but we’ll never do it without evaluating information we’ve gleaned from dealers/buyers and everyone else who attends. Now we can go back to our Trade Show Committee, compare and contrast future sites, factor in what we learned this year, and then make even more informed recommendations to the ATA Board." Dates and Places
Parker also heard concerns about the show’s dates. “It was definitely earlier than we’d prefer, but because this show is so large, we can’t always find a host city that can take us during January’s middle two weeks.” she said. “That challenge will be even more difficult in the future because the SHOT Show is moving back into January. Many of our people need to be at both shows. They don’t want to choose one or the other.” Parker continues her search for a new site for the 2007 ATA Show. The ATA canceled the Show’s Nashville appearance
for next January after learning the hall was being renovated and 25,000 square feet of vita! floor space would be eliminated. “We're working to nail down a site as quickly as possible and we’ll spread the word as soon as we find a home for 2007,” Parker said. Another highlight of the 2006 ATA Show was large crowds attending the morning dealer seminars. Total attendance for the 26 seminars was 795, an average of 31 per seminar. That compares to 881 in 2005,908 in 2004, and 603 in 2003. Parker continues to stress that all ATA members must stay involved in efforts to improve the annual show. “This isn’t a show for the ATA Staff or ATA Board,” she said. “This show belongs to everyone who is an ATA member, whether they’re exhibitors, dealers, distributors or sales reps. We really appreciate those who volunteer for the Trade Show Committee, which is open to all ATA members. The group communicates via email, which is easy and the individuals who get involved have an impact on the show. At the very least, 1 encourage ATA members to share ideas with the ATA Board and Dealer Council.” Although the site for the 2007 ATA Show has not yet been decided, it will return to Indianapolis in 2008 and 2010. P
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the instructors of that course. In his spare time, he is the president of the State Archery Association of Massachusetts and has developed a strong board and active committees and looks forward to hosting the New England piece of the 2006 Indoor Nationals in Andover, MA. The 2005 Volunteer Coaches of the Year award recipients are Tim and Sandi Scronce (Monroe, NC). Tim and Sandi have spent the last 14 years spreading the joy of archery to everyone they come in contact with. Their involvement started with a small archery program at a Girl Scout camp and has grown into a passion that has taken them across the U.S. Their energy for encouraging kids to take up archery landed them the position of coaching the only JOAD program in North Carolina. The local pro shop owner saw their potential and cooperated with their desire to start a youth program. The program grew and so did their enthusiasm. Tim and Sandi have been NAA certified instructors since 1992. Both love to compete in archery, but they love to teach it even more. Archery is an integral part of the life style for the Scronce family. Both of their children. Crystal and T.J., are archers and instructors. The Scronces work with youth and adult archers in BSA, GSA. YMCA, JOAD, NADA (certifying instructors), and other groups to spread the joy of archery. They are committed to the future of archery and try to expose everyone they can, especially kids, to the sport. Over the past four years, Tim and Sandi have used archery as a fundraising activity for the Union County Lions Club and for the American Cancer Society. They have worked with two local schools to help start archery programs and have recently helped develop a program for the Davidson Parks and Recreation department to involve families and physically disabled children. They have also worked with the Metrolina Association for the Blind in helping sight disabled kids to enjoy the sport. Tim and Sandi regularly contribute articles for Archery Focus Magazine and love sharing their enthusiasm for the sport. Their involvement with archery has provided them special thrills, such as getting to meet 1996 Olympic Gold Medallist Justin Huish while at a training seminar at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. £•
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For more information about the West Virginia National Archcry in the Schools Program please contact Scott Warner at the West Virginia DNR (304) 558-2771 or by entail at
The newest program at the West Virginia School for the swamer@dnr.state.wv.us Deaf and the Blind is actually making history. Hearing-impaired students are hitting bull’s-eyes with a little help from the West Virginia DNR. Justin Rhodes is a student from West Virginia’s School for the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania- The Pennsylvania Deaf and he says: “I think it's fun and everything. I never got to do National Archery in the Schools Program announces a new office this a lot. I enjoy doing it.” location and contact information for the program. For the past Justin Rhodes is one of the dozens of students at the West Virginia year and half, the program was coordinated through a generous School for the Deaf and the Blind that get to pick up a bow and donation from Lancaster Archery Supply for the coordinators shoot some arrows. It’s all part of the DNR’s Archery in the Schools salary and program expenses. However, that donation was to program, but this is ground breaking stuff here. last until the program was successfully up and running. In order Scott Warner of the West Virginia DNR says: to continue with this state’s successfill implementation, we needed “This is the first deaf school in the nation to participate in this to proceed with a full-time coordination effort for the program program. This program was initiated in 2002 and since that time Donations are needed to the PA NASP to keep the program 56 schools have picked up the program, but this is the first school operating. Currently, there are 40 schools participating in of its kind and we’re blessed to have them.” Pennsylvania, 25 more schools have committed to implementing Just like every other school, these students begin with a little bit the program, and another 100 schools are in the process of of instruction, “You want to walk back to the line carrying your reviewing and approving the curriculum. arrows like this and then you put them in the floor quiver and walk behind the line.” But this isn’t like any other school in the program. These kids, who are overcoming severe hearing disabilities, face major disadvantages when they compete against other, non-hearing impaired kids in other sports like volley ball or football. That’s not the case when they pick up a bow in competition. Bob Haynes of the West Virginia School for the Deaf says: The Pennsylvania Coordinator for the National Archery' “The advantage may be on their part this time because of the in the Schools Program is teaming up with Jordan Outdoor concentration and focus on hitting the target. To be able to block Enterprises in publishing an exciting new children's book about out the outside noise and the nervousness and concentrate on the archery. This first in a series focuses on the introduction of the target greatly enhances their ability to hit the bull’s-eye." It will NASP at the elementary grade level. Written by Denise Raum, be a while before these young archers will be competing against the Pennsylvania NASP coordinator, this book is designed to assist other schools. Right now. there's the friendly competition between teachers with introducing the program to their students. It is a friends. first-of-its-kind children's This story story for the outdoor demonstrates the enthusiast’s family to enjoy interest in a school that as well. It has life lessons is committed to that any child will recognize providing a quality courtesy of NASP1 and understand about education and giving Minnesota: April 1st 2006, Sauk i friendship and the sport of their students the same Sauk Rapids, MN. Please contact R archery. inquiries at (651) 259-5191 opportunity that so Any school that is ryan.bronson@dnr.state.mn.us many other schools participating in the NASP or Nebraska: April 8, 2006, Nebraska S around West Virginia has committed to a training Building, Lincoln, NE. are participating in... date for implementation of Pennsylvania: March 31, 2006. Please ,, WV Schools for the the program, should contact inquiries to: Denise Raum at 717-201-203 Deaf and Blind is the Denise Raum for more first school (IN THE information. NATION) for the In addition, Raum will be hearing and sight holding a contest for all
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students across the country that attend a participating school to send in their artwork for the book. The illustrations in this book will be done entirely by NASP students. The deadline for the artwork to be submitted is April 1,2006. Information about “An Unexpected Talent” can be viewed on www.realtree.com and wxvw.nasppa.net. All proceeds for this publication will be donated to the National Archery in the Schools Program.
For more information, please contact: Pennsylvania’s NASP Coordinator, Denise Raum PO Box 127, Kinzers, PA 17535 . 717-201-2039 nasDDa@aol.com . www.nasparcherv.com . www.nasppa.net
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concentration, and self-improvement. Students shoot at bull’seye targets placed before an arrow restraint curtain in their gymnasiums as a unit in their physical education curriculum. The equipment is state-of-the-art and designed to fit every student. Teachers from selected schools in eight Maryland counties have received the mandatory, eight-hour training for the Maryland NASP and were certified as Level I instructors by the National Archery Association of the United States. Other teachers and some individuals from the Maryland Bowhunter’s Society also received Level II certification, which qualifies them to teach the Level I training. Launched in Kentucky during 2002, the NASP is already proving to be the most successful archery-introduction program in history.
For more information, or to find out how a school can be a part of Maryland’s NASP, call the DNR’s Doug Wigfield at: (410) 713-3852 or email: dwjgfield2@dnr.state.md.us.
ANNAPOLIS, MD-The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that Maryland will become the 33rd state to adopt the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). As we’ve reported in past editions of North American Hunter Online and North American Hunter magazine, the program's mission is to promote student education through participation in the sport of archery with the focus being to provide Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) target training in physical education classes in fourth through twelfth grades. The program’s core content covers the history' of archery, archery safety, shooting techniques, equipment, mental
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Missouri NASP State #32 Don Johnson . (573) 634-2322 don.iohnson@ceauel3.com
Karen Holsen . (804) 367-6355 karen.holson@dgif.virainia.gov
Colorado NASP State #36 Jim Bulger . (303) 291-7248 iim.bulaer@state.co.us
Montana NASP State #14 Kurt Cunningham . (406)444-1267 kcunninoham@state.mt.us
Washington NASP State #30 Dave Mack . (360)577-6301 ddmack@adelohia.net
Florida NASP State #24 Alan Busenbark . (850) 413-0084 alan.busenbark@mvfwc.com
Nebraska NASP State #18 Jeff Rawlinson . (402)471-6133 rawlinson@napc.state.ne.us
West Virginia NASP State #7 Scott Warner . (304) 558-2771 swarner@dnr.state.wv.us
Georgia NASP State #4 Jen Bailey . (770) 918-6416 Jennifer Bailev@dnr.state.aa.us
New Jersey NASP State #31 Paul Ritter . (908)735-6826 Paul.Ritter@deo.state.ni.us
Wisconsin NASP State #23 Mary Kay Salwey . (608) 685-3744 MarvKav.Salwev@dnr.state.wi. us
Idaho NASP State #26 Al Van Vooren . (208) 465-8465 avanvooren@idfo.idaho.aov
North Carolina NASP State #28 Chris Huebner . (919)733-7191 chris.huebner@ncwildlife.org
Wyoming NASP State #5 Patty Stevens . (307) 777-4600 oattv.stevens@wgf. state, wv. us
Illinois NASP State #8 David Cassens . (217) 785-7742 dcassens@dnrmail.state.il.us
North Dakota NASP State #27 Joe Courneya . (701)231-7251 icournev@ndsuext.nodak.edu
Indiana NASP State #21 Tim Beck . (812) 482-3093 tbeck752@fullnet.com
Ohio NASP State #10 Kevin Dixon . (614)265-6334 kevin.dixon@dnr.state.oh.us
If you don’t see your state and would like to see the NASP at your local school send Jon Gauthier an email at: iaauthier@aenesisbow.com or call: (608)269-1779 x205
Iowa NASP State #9 John Carlson of John Carlson Archery (641)592-1991 iohnarch@wctatel.net
Oklahoma NASP State #15 Lance Meeks . (405)521-3851 lmeeks@odwc.state.ok.us
Kentucky NASP State #1 Jennie Richardson . (606) 549-9918 rich4641 @bellsouth.net
Louisiana NASP State #19 John Sturgis . (225) 763-5448 isturais@wlf.louisiana.aov Maryland NASP State #33 Doug Wigfield . (410)713-3852 dwiafield2@dnr.state.md.us
RaLynne Takeda (801)-538-4710 ralynnetakeda@utah.gov
Oregon NASP State #13 Ken Condon . (503)947-6015 kenneth.r.condon@state.or.us Pennsylvania NASP State #22 Denise Raum . (717) 201-2039 nasooa@aol.com South Carolina NASP State #20 Sgt. Dannetta Dawson (800) 277-4301 DawsonD@dnr.sc.gov
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Dear Friend of Archery: Have you heard about the National Tournament for the National Archery in the Schools Program? Last year almost 1800 students from 4 states came together for the largest indoor archery tournament in the country! And the tournament continues to grow each year as more states embrace the life sport of target archery by introducing the National Archery in the Schools Program. The program is currently in 30 states and plans are in place to be in all 50 states by 2007.
As if the thrill of participating in this huge tournament is not enough, we are awarding college scholarships to the best of the best again for 2006. At the 2005 tournament, which was March 16, 2005 in Louisville, KY, we awarded 9 scholarships as follows: (4lh Place tiebreaker in the Girl's Division) Girls Boys $2,500 $2,500 1st place 2nd place $2,000 $2,000 3rd place $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 4lh place $1,000
What a tremendous opportunity for kids! Would you like to help? We are soliciting sponsors for these scholarships and have received very positive response so far. We cordially invite you to participate at any level you desire. Funds will be donated to the National Archery in the Schools Program Foundation, designated specifically for tournament winners' college scholarships.
Time is of the essence— the 2006 tournament is only around the corner, and we need to receive the funds in order to be able to award the scholarships. Please send a check to:
National Archery in the Schools Program Foundation National Tournament College Scholarships 2035 Riley Road Sparta, WI 54656 Thank you in advance for your generous support.
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Outstanding Junior Archer - Ashlev Rose . Article and Photo by Steve Cornelius,_Sports editor for .the .Commonwealth Journal
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Northern Middle School after their morning practices to their respective Ann Haney heard schools. about the recent Pulaski success of the County High Northern Middle School’s Ben School Archery Blevins has also Program, she knew made his mark that sending the on the archery youth Summer field with his Reading Group for participation in an archery the Field demonstration was Archery World a must this summer. Championships "We had heard this past year. about the success Blevins gave an of the archery impressive program at demonstration Northern Middle of a five-target School and we thought this would be a great field trip for Now Rose finds herself consumed with shoot from the 20-meter distance. our Summer Reading Program,” Haney the sport of archery. Like Rose, archery has opened the door said. “1 have made a lot of new friends since I for Blevins to meet and interact with a wide Over a hundred children, ranging from started competing in different archery range of different people. toddlers to sixteen years of age. sat in the events over the past two years,” Rose said. “I’ve met so many different people by bleachers of Northern Middle being involved with School gym while Northern archery," Blevins told the 7 was shocked when I won the national group. “Some of the Middle School Archery Coach Gail Begley and two-time people in the World championship my eighth-grade year female High School NASP Championships couldn’t - i didn t expect that at all." - Ashley Rose National Champion Ashley even speak English.” Rose talked about their archery Unlike Rose, Blevins program. "I have four friends from Trigg County that has a more extensive background in Rose, who will be a sophomore at Pulaski I email nearly everyday.” archery, as he first started the sport when County High School this fall, was once a With the help of corporate sponsors like he was eight years old in 4-H competition. quiet and somewhat timid girl at Northern Mathews Inc., Rose has been able to reap Both Blevins and Rose agree that archery Middle School. Since she started competing the benefits of college scholarship moneys has given them more self-confidence and in archery in her eight-grade year - all that that she was awarded at the last NASP discipline. changed - two years later she found herself National competition in Louisville, Two years ago. Rose would have never standing in front of a group of a hundred Kentucky. imagined she would be speaking in front young and eager kids who wanted to learn “The college scholarship money 1 won of a large group, talking about her about her sport. was great, although I got beat out by my accomplishments. But after back-to-back Rose has even graced the cover of cousin (Rebecca Wesson of Somerset High national championships in a sport that tests archery magazine, The U.S. & International School) by an eighth inch for the top the very end of one's nerves - public scholarship prize,” Rose said. Archer. speaking has been the least of Ashley “At first, I joined the archery team Archery has expanded drastically in the Rose’s worries. because I thought it would be fun and it got Pulaski County Schools over the past year “This past year has been nerve me out of class,” Rose said with a shy smile. as well. The program will now be offered wrenching for me,” Rose told the attentive “I was shocked when I won the National to the high school students as well as middle group of young children. “Everyone Championship my eighth-grade year - I school and elementary schools. A special expected me to win the nationals just allocated bus transports the archers from because I had won it a year before.” didn’t expect that at all.”
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Randy Oitker has done a lot of wonderful things in his short life as a public figure. He gives seminars, puts on shooting demos, promotes his wide array of sponsors, writes articles, does videos, and gets in some quality bowhunting. From what his Mom, Darla, told me, he even has time to do some chores around their farm. But he also makes time to give something back. Randy, while only 18, has worked for the past four years teaching archery and treestand safety to 100 NRA youth camp kids. He helped cub scouts earn their archery badges and in 2003 he helped guide a young man named Phillip with cystic fibrosis, through the Hunt of a Lifetime organization on an elk hunt. Randy has always wanted to help kids learn about archery and has sure done his part to make that desire, reality. On a very special day a few months ago, Randy had the opportunity to spend some time with some terminally ill children. He gave a shooting demonstration complete with some trick shots and then invited the eager children, suffering from advanced stages of cancer, to give archery a try. No one knows what life has in store for these courageous kids, but one thing is for sure; on this day, each and everyone of them had their lives enriched by one very special young man. Randy may be barely a kid himself, but he loves the sport of archery and has it in his heart to take the time to bring some sunshine into the lives of those less fortunate.
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the technology that everybody else is using today.” “When we decided to reinvigorate the brand, we knew we had to do everything Article by Brian Dansby Photos Courtsey of Stanislawski from the ground up, products, everything,” said Springer. “First, we asked a lot of the shooters, “What would be nice? What don’t you have?” That slogan is part of Stanislawski Archery Products™' new The New Products: marketing campaign. For years, shooting a Stan meant shooting Stan unveiled its new release line at the 2006 ATA show held an old school, halfmoon hasp, trigger-less release. January 5-7, 2006 in Atlanta, GA with three brand new release The new Stanislawski Archery' Products, now owned by the aids: the Micro III™, the MagMicro™, and the Super X™. Copper John Corporation™, wants to change that perception. Two of the new releases, the MagMicro and the Micro III, are “We want Stan to be known for all kinds of release aids, not just hinge style remakes of original Stanislawski products. The Super the hinge style.” said Doug Springer co-owner of Copper John X is a first for Stan, a hand held trigger activated release aid. Corporation with his brother Eric. “Everybody used to refer to the “The MagMicro is a remake of the old original Stan Four hinge style... “What do you shoot?” “Oh. it's a Stan.” What we Finger™ that everybody loves,” Ryals said. “What we have done are trying to get is that when they refer to a Stan now, they don't is give it the new modem feel. The Micro III is a remake of the just think of a hinge style release.” Stan Micro II™.” The original Stan release was the creation of Mel Stanislawski The Micro 111 is available in four configurations: the two finger more than 30 years ago in Deuce™, the three finger Trio™, the four finger Quattro™, and the Oregon. Before Mr. Smoothie™ which has no finger indentions and two sizes: medium Stanislawski created the and large. The MagMicro is also available in medium and large first mechanical release aid, and has two configurations: Trio and Quattro. trigger-less releases were The hinge style, or back-tension release, has several cuttingbasically hunks of plastic edge features never before available on a hinge style release. The with a ledge that you would first cutting-edge feature is the micro-adjustability of the speed at hook on the string. which the release goes off. By simply loosening one screw and “We wanted to bring this moving another, the halfmoon is moved in precise amounts. Also, company back,” said the hasp can be taken out and changed from click to no-click George Ryals Product without changing the speed of the release. Design Engineer for “If you’ve ever tried to set the half moon adjust on an original Copper John. “The Stan," Springer said, “For love nor money you couldn’t set that. It company has been around would drive you bananas. Then if you got it to a spot you wanted 30 to 35 years and we and tightened it too tight it would still slide back into the original wanted to reinvigorate the divot.” brand. They were a leader The micro-adjust prevents you from having to fight to adjust in the archery industry in the release speed. Another change on these two releases, that is the 70’s and they produced also on the Super X, is the size step-downs from forefinger to
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pinky-finger. The forefinger slot is the same thickness as standard releases. As the handle sweeps back toward the pinky, the thickness of the finger grooves gets slimmer to fit the fat part of the shooter’s fingers. This allows the release to fit more snugly in your hand.
The folks at Stan are high on the Super X. “Two years from now, we feel the Super X will be the dominant release on the line largely, not just because it looks good and works good, but it is easier to use,” Springer said. “The one thing that makes this different from all of the other releases out there on the market is the adjustable thumb trigger,” Ryals said. The trigger on the Super X will adjust in toward the body or out away from the body of the release. You can also change the angle of the thumb button to match the angle of your thumb. “Another major advancement is the spring tension,” said Ryals who currently shoots the Super X for competition. “A lot of other brands you have to replace springs, take springs out, put springs in, to get the proper amount of tension. This spring can go from so heavy it won’t fire to so light you can’t touch it. One spring.”
Marketing the New Direction Not only did Stan change its release line up, it changed the way that people hear about the line with aggressive marketing and snappy packaging. “The key is obviously that you’ve got to have a product that is good,” Springer said. “That is the first thing we did. Once we saw the prototypes, we said we need to do some really big marketing with it.” “You don't want to sell a premium release aid in a sandwich bag,” Springer continued. “We scrapped what was and started from the ground up. We went to literally all kinds of retailers. The one where we found the idea for the final package was in a record store. An MP3 player was packaged really slick. We were looking at the wall and BOOM; our eyes went right to this package. We took it off the wall. It’s no different than anybody else’s, but you just feel like it is a better product. And when you get it and they open it and the product verifies that feeling, well then, you’ve really got something that will build a following.” Once packaging was established, Stan looked for just the right audience to release the product. The roots for the original Stanislawski company were in the NFAA, especially the Vegas Shoot. In fact, many of the original releases were named after Las Vegas casinos. “We went to Bruce Cull (president of NFAA) and negotiated for premium sponsorship at all three of the NFAA 3-Star shoots and we renamed one of the shoots as the Stanislawski Open.” Springer said. Twenty-two-year-old Jesse Broadwater of Frostburg, MD proved the merits of his new Stan Micro Ill Deuce when he won the Compound Unlimited Male Championship at the NFAA World Archery Festival in Las Vegas, NV January 12, 2006. Broadwater, who used the micro-adjust during his practice rounds to get just the right feel, praised the fit and adjustability of the Micro III. “The biggest thing with the way the adjustment is on it is if you’re having a day where the release won’t go off quite as fast, all you have to do is loosen one screw and then turn another screw and it automatically adjusts for you,” Broadwater said. “Another thing is that it fits your hand so good. It works off a d-loop real good. The way the head is angled on, it just fits in your hand perfect to me.” If you want to shoot a release from a company that dates back to the beginning of back tension releases and still has the cuttingedge technology for today’s winner circle, you owe it to yourself to check out the new line of Stan release aids. & March - April 2006 - Call us at toll free 888-250-3321
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TOXONICS Top Dog Harmonic Damper is Perfect Match for Mathews Toxonics™ has improved a sight that's perfect for your Mathews’” bow. The Harmonic Damper™ model incorporates a Mathews Harmonic Damper™, just like the risers of those premium bows. Instead of being a potential source of added bow vibration, this sight can be another factor in quieting your bow. These sights come in black or in a pewter finish, which is colormatched to the hardware (eccentrics, limb cups, and cable guard) of the Mathews Switchback™, Switchback LD™ and Switchback XT™. More importantly, the new Metal Optic™ pins for the 2006 Harmonic Damper sight offer a significant increase in durability over conventional rod-style pins or the plastic blade style pins used by some firms. Toxonics’ new Metal Optic™ pins combine a tough steel blade with a brilliant fiber optic tube fully supported in a channel
along its entire length. The half-moon shaped pins are no wider in the hunter’s view than the thin rods they replace, yet far stronger. “The Metal Optic™ pin's entire housing is machined from a piece of solid steel." Designer and President Scott Slates said. "That eliminates the fear that threads will be stripped from them or that the pin body will break as it can when it's made from plastic. The revolutionary Metal Optic™ pins provide uncompromised hunting performance in rough, brushy terrain and virtually eliminate the need for replacement pins.” Metal Optic™ pins are carried in twin, angled tracks so their .029 fiber optic aim points are set in the same plane. No matter how your hand fits the grip, you won't see a saw-tooth line of aim points when you draw back with this sight. High visibility adjustment scales have been added that utilize black against yellow. Since the scales face the shooter, they are no more likely to spook game than the high visibility florescent green ring that outlines the machined aluminum pin guard. That guard comes standard with a bubble level to aid long-range accuracy. Slates said the Metal Optic™ pins on the new Harmonic Dampers models are
Gold Tip & National 4-H Shooting Sports Announce Special Edition Arrow Las Vegas, NV Gold Tip announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the National 4-H shooting Sports Foundation. “We are excited to be a part of an organization that is active in training and molding new archers”, said Robert Ives, Vice President in charge of business and educational relations at Gold Tip. “Mr. John Kvasnicka, the Shooting Sports Foundation Executive Director for 4-H is a no limits type guy and has a great vision for expanding the reach of the 4-H Shooting Sports", continued Ives. “We got together in Atlanta and just began to talk about the possibilities of how we could help the 4-H shooting sports program nation wide”, said Ives. Gold Tip continues to be committed to growing the sport and finding creative ways to make fun things happen. Mr. Kvasnicka mentioned, “The Gold Tip people are genuinely 98
drawing so much attention that hunters are likely to overlook the benefits of magnification. You can purchase this sight with a threaded pin guard and retaining ring that holds a 3x, 4x or 6x power lens to enlarge the view of your quarry. “The market trends are toward smaller pin diameters for increased accuracy through more visibility of the target, especially at longer distances. It is far more effective to increase the size of the target through the use of magnification, while aiming with a pin diameter that is far brighter and more visible to the eye. Along with the allaround increased visibility of the target and the surroundings, magnification gives you the ability to see small branches and other obstacles in your shooting lane,” Slates said. The threaded pin guard and lenses may also be purchased separately and added at a later date. Lenses are a high quality ground glass with an antiglare coating and are removable for those situations where magnification is not desired.
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committed to youth development programs and seem to be a perfect match for what I envision is the future of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program”. He continued, “This partnership will help strengthen our program and provide support we need to interest new and existing shooters by making quality equipment available directly through 4-H Shooting Sports”. Gold Tip will produce a Special Edition 4-H Shooting Sports Logo arrow based on one of Gold Tip’s existing best selling shafts. This Special Edition arrow will be marketed only through the National 4-H Shooting Sports program. A formal signing of the MOU took place at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Media Day at the Range event in Las Vegas, NV February 8, 2006. The event was at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club. Interested media should contact Cory Cannon at 801 525-0253 or ccannon@trinlecurl.com
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New Mathews Switchback XT is Shorter, Smoother and Even More Forgiving! Sparta, Wl - Mathews introduces the new Switchback XT, the latest in its line of innovative, high-performance bows. Compared to its predecessor, the Switchback, the new Switchback XT is shorter (approximately 31” axle-to-axle), smoother shooting and even more forgiving! New features on the Switchback XT include Mathews’ famous Harmonic Dampers incorporated into each of the String Suppressors and a third Harmonic Damper in the bow's roller guard. The XT also has the most parallel limbs (technology pioneered by Mathews) of any Mathews bow, ever! And, it sports a 7-1/2 inch (approximately) brace height. The result is an even smoother shooting, more forgiving bow! The Switchback XT’s StraightLine XT cam is the perimeterweighted power plant behind XT’s remarkable performance and speed (approximately 315 f.ps. IBO). Mathews also announces “The Mathews Switchback XT Challenge”. Visit your local Mathews retailer to shoot the new Switchback XT for yourself. Shoot the Switchback XT against any other bow. You won’t believe it! The Switchback XT follows on the heels of Mathews' incredibly successful Switchback model, which propelled Mathews to a sales growth of over 30% in 2005, a remarkable accomplishment for a company that is already the #1 archery company in the world.
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New Mathews Switchback "LD" Gives Long DrawLength Shooters the Opportunity to Shoot the Latest and Greatest! Sparta, Wl - The new Mathews Switchback "LD” comes in draw lengths up to 32" (approximately) long. Now, long draw length shooters can enjoy the benefits of a shorter axle-to-axle bow with parallel limb design, technology pioneered by Mathews. Designed in the tradition of the hugely successfill Switchback model, the Switchback LD accommodates shooters that previously couldn’t shoot a shorter axle-to-axle bow. The Switchback LD is remarkably quiet, smooth-shooting and high-speed performance in a longer draw-length bow!
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STRING MAKING KIT FROM BCY Want to make your own bowstrings? •Many archers do, but are concerned about the cost, the technique, and perhaps the space needed. •BCY now offers a starter kit for bowstring making. It includes all the basic items needed and an instructional video. •And the good news is that it retails for just $169.00 plus shipping.
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RMK ACCESSORIES, INC. IS HOT ON THE TRAIL OF DIVERSIFICATION WITH NEW TRAILFLEX™BRAND FEATURING ADVANCED MODULAR TECHNOLOGY™ People who love outdoor activities are usually involved in more than one. That’s why RMK Accessories, Inc. an importer and wholesaler of innovative backpacks, apparel and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast, is poised to launch a revolutionary new product in 2006 under the TrailFlex™ brand. This unique brand will take a diversified grot p~of markets by storm, starting with archeryandshooting sports and~expanding to backpacking, fishing and numerous other outdoor markets to make pursuing a variety of interests simpler than ever before. 7 he TrailFlex harness assembly system, featuring Advanced Modular Teel nology™(AMT™), an innovative new' attachment component system technology ill at offers incredible comfort, flexibility and versatility, features newly patented tecb tology in a revolutionary backpack modular system. This system will allow users, spanning multiple applications, the most flexible personalized carrying system ever introduced. TrailFlex users will take their skills to the next level through ease case of access to detachable equipment pouches that are tailored to individual activities and needs. TrailFle ; also boasts an incredibly lightweight construction lightwei auction and a patent-pending locking system that allows a 360-degrec turning radius and locks into eight different positions for complete ergonomic compatibility. RMK Accessories has a legacy of anticipating he needs and jons of the outdoor buff, from hunting and ng t fishing to backpacking and cycling — from the b to thusiast. The Pennsylvania company was founded in 1996 by Eric Kauss and Alice Kranz, w ed ational purchasing experience as buyers for major retail chains into a company that has erne as a. majo er, they focus on the highest quality of design and materials and their excellent relationshirBbvith manu srs worldwide to develop lines of products that can keep up with the demand of even the most rigorous sporting schjiule. “We started with the idea that today’s outdoor e usiast is multi-faceted and looking for something to make pursuing a variety of individual sports easier, so we developed a product ’s tailored to both the individual’s body and the numerous activities that he or she is passionate about,” says Kauss. “The introduce of the TrailFlex n _________ brand will _______________ allow RMK to expand its already broad reach into numerous outdoor applications, and its versatility i^o^^^^^^^^T^^^^S^Sn<m^^mct1ohal^^Tl<j5acl<T”~~~~
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SCOTT ARCHERY MANUFACTURING INTRODUCES SILVERHORN, THE ULTIMATE STRING LOOP RELEASE CLAY CITY, KY - Scott Archery Manufacturing, Inc., is introducing the new Silverhom String Loop Release in 2006 to deliver the exceptional accuracy and consistency that top archers have come to expect from Scott Archery. The new Silverhom design maximizes draw length without sacrificing strength and durability. This innovative release features a smaller, sleeker head for incredible precision, and a new knurled trigger for exact finger placement. All internal components are machined from the highest-grade steel, including a hand-polished stainless steel hook for smooth and consistent firing. The Silverhom also features a hook-stop to reduce excess firing travel. The Silverhom String Loop Release is available with a standard connector or with Scott Archery’s exclusive Nylon Connection System (NCS) for micro-adjustable release fit regardless of hand size. It is available in red, blue, black and paradise camo finishes. Scott Archery Manufacturing, Inc., located in Clay City, KY, and is a mechanical release aid innovation leader in both the bowhunting and competitive archery markets. Scott Archery’s product line includes single caliper, double caliper, string loop and rope, deluxe, economy, and back tension releases, as well as release accessories including straps and grips.
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Scolt Archery Mfg., Inc. has been building quality archery releases since 1982. For most ofthat time, Scott™ has been known for making wrist strap hunting releases, but in 2003, Scott introduced the Longhorn™, which is a hand held, hinge style, or back tension release. At the 2006 ATA Show in Atlanta, GA, Scott unveiled a few changes in the Longhorn lineup as well as a new wrist strap release called the Silverhorn™.
Longhorn Pro Advantage™ The Longhorn Pro™ is a heavier brass handled version of the original aluminum Longhorn. For 2006, Scott has introduced the Pro Advantage™. The Pro Advantage, which is also brass, has a new tapered handle. The handle begins with a wide slot for the index finger and tapers down to a thin pinky slot. “The idea behind the tapered handle, we thought about ergonomics of the hand, how the human hand goes,” said Eric Griggs of Scott Archery Mfg. Inc., “There is a pretty good bit of a step down for each finger.” “To try to keep the wrap so that it is more consistent around the release and a guy can get his fingers all the way around that release; we decided to go ahead and taper the handle down to see how it would go.” continued Griggs. Griggs says some of Scott’s pro staff members had mentioned the idea of the tapered handle, but that Scott did not run with it immediately. “The idea was something we kind of kept on the back burner, but when we tried it, it just felt really comfortable in the hand, more natural.” The Longhorn Pro and the regular aluminum Longhorn, which do not have the tapered handle, are also still available. With so many release choices available, why choose brass? “It is a custom feel,” said Nathan Brooks, a Scott Archery Pro-Staff shooter from Mountainburg, AR. “It is not so much that there is an advantage with brass over aluminum. It’s a feel factor.” “For most people, the brass just feels better,” Griggs agreed. “It’s got a heavier
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weight to it that gives it more of a precise feel.” Griggs, a top 3D professional, says that he sets his release up with a moderate amount of travel so that he has to slay active in the shot, especially in pressure situations. “Guys that shoot with a lot of travel, when they have that heavier weight in their release, it just seems like it makes it easier to make it move. 1 don’t ever really get tentative with the release in pressure situations because I know that I just have to pull on that thing to make it fire.” said Griggs. All the components that come with the Pro-Advantage release are stainless steel, which will prevent any premature wear. Also for 2006, the head of all the Longhorns has been changed and now incorporates a new, wider “T-slot” for the o-ring that resets the hook on the release. Once the Longhorn is fired, the o-ring pulls the hook back into firing position so there is no fumbling with resetting the head on every shot. The wider “T-slot” will prevent the o-ring from slipping off. The head is now shorter as well, to maximize draw length by shortening the distance from the index finger groove to the hook.
The Silverhorn is a very tightly crafted index finger trigger release. It is designed for use with a string loop, as was the, now discontinued. Rhino that the Silverhorn replaces. “It has a stainless steel hook and a forward trigger design, which maximizes draw-length and minimizes draw-length loss for guys shooting a string loop,” Griggs said. “Because of that open hook, it allows someone to actually shoot a
shorter string loop as well. Another thing: because it has the removable trigger, you can run that with a knurl trigger post or you can even opt to use a spring trigger.” The release is available with the NCS nylon strap of the solid connector. No one release is for everyone, but with all of the sizes and models that Scott Archery Mfg., Inc. has to offer, feel certain that you can find just the right Scott release for you. g.
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Archery Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. Names Diane Miller as Executive Director Easton, PA - The Board of Directors of the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., recently named Diane Miller of Corry, Pennsylvania, Executive Director of the organization. Miller succeeds Don Clark of Angola, Indiana. Clark retains his position on the Hall board. Miller has a long history of involvement in the archery community. She was a Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic instinctive shooting champion, served as the promotional director of the Professional Archers Association and also published American Archer magazine. Additionally, she served as the tournament director of both the Corry Archery Diane Miller Festival and the Edinboro Pro-Am. Photo courtsey of the Archery Hall of Miller's husband, the late James G Miller, was active as a professional archery referee Fame and Museum, Inc. for more that a decade. In recent years, Diane became active as a golfer and golf administrator. She is currently a board member of the Corry Country Club. Miller is an outstanding professional photographer and has won numerous state and national awards. In making the announcement on behalf of the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum. Inc., Board of Directors, Dave Staples said, “The Hall is fortunate to have a person with such a wealth of INTKOPUC^&S CVR archery and administrative talent LlMITEY? ^PITION heading up the national office at this particular time of growth. Diane joins 6O th - Anniversary R us at a very exciting and busy time. Her If! G-El-EbRATlON Of OJf- 6C>T7l ANNIVERSARY, WE AR. immediate duties include planning the OFFERING* bO EIMITEP EPITION bO’.VS ^AOlt bOW IS Hall’s first induction ceremony at its FAG-KEP WITH FEATVKE-S INCLVPINO A MA CHIN EP new home in the Wonders of Wildlife RJSEK. WITH ARROWHEAP C47TCVTS. PeZORAIEP IN A REP-HOF FAINT job, Otl$ W AXLE-FO-AXEE, complex in Springfield, Missouri. The 71/4’ bRACE HEIGHT bOW bOASIS AN 160 event is to be held in conjunction with SPIEP OF 515 H’S ( EETOFF’I the complex’s National Hunting and This is an extremeet fasf, smooth, Fishing Day celebration in September, ACCVKA1E ANP VERY F ORG> IV1NG* bOW 2006” Avaieabee in KJt or Lbt. Specify PFAW LEN&FTK ( PRAW It is the mission of the Archery Hall WEIGHT WHEN ORDERING*. of Fame and Museum, Inc., to honor OaEL 2y-229-^2^7 ANP Thethose outstanding members of the OKPER i opat! At low 2 UOHNIKG* archery community through the process WEEKS FOR DELIVERY. of induction into its Hall of Fame. As S'-KEEHEP C-v.vcia mapc an integral part of its existence, the Hall ONTO seeks to preserve the history and traditions of archery and bowhunting for l-OWF-K L.IM5S future generations. To educate and Fl ATVRES A 11 inform those persons wishing to pursue ANNIV. MPPALIJ0N their interests in the sport, the Hall seeks ANP R/X4JN A NEW PATENT to establish, maintain and operate a FENPlNC* CVA4- 6AM SYSTEM WITH A museum and library as a repository for M.MKtWP MACHINE P WARING* 1 - w memorabilia, literature, and research RETAINER srsn-M materials on the sport and industry of archery. The Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) corporation. For more information on the Hall and its programs, contact: Diane Miller - Executive Director, Attn: AHF&M, 58 North Main St., Union City, PA 16438, (P) 814.392.8901, (F) 814.438.1053.
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Big Sky Open 2006 The coordinators of the Big Sky Open proudly announce plans for two, yes two, Big Sky Open tournaments for 2006! The first is the 25th annual Big Sky Open to be held in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 9, 10 and 11 at the DoublcTree Hotel. Actually, it is the same place it has been held since taking the tournament to Grand Junction in 1984, it’s just that the hotel keeps changing its name. The second is what we hope will be a long running tournament: the first Annual Big Sky Open Tournament in Mesquite, Nevada slated for November 3,4 and 5 and hosted by the Oasis, Virgin River and Casa Blanca Hotels.
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Archery Targetc/Eoccec by Peder Nielsen of Nr. Snede, Denmark, organiser of the "Danish Open" Tournament and Erik Kornbek of Broager, Denmark, inventor of the DOMINO Target System
of the arrow is, the lesser damage/wear on the arrow. The arrow “likes” a “soft" stop and that is not possible if the sloppine length is too short.
Straw Targets Experience from “Danish Open’’ archery tournaments over the last twenty years in Nr. Snede, a small town in Denmark, and our own participation in a number of competitions in other parts of Europe has inspired me to write this article with support from archery friend, Erik Kornbek (president of DANAGE of Scandinavia). The demands on archery targets have changed over the last decade. This is mainly because of the shooting equipment that has gone through an enormously technological development, especially compound bows, but also recurve bows. The main area of improvement has been the increase in energy transferred from bow to arrow. Over the last decades, the amount of transferred energy has risen from 45-65% ten years ago; to 80-85% for the top compound bows. This technological development has meant a considerable increase in arrow speed and shooting precision.
more than a doubling in the kinetic energy of the arrow. The doubling of the “arrow energy” is not the only improvement caused by the developments in technology in the last couple of decades. The ongoing development has also made it possible to create arrows with a much smaller diameter, an innovation made possible by the development of carbon arrows having a lot thinner diameter, but still the same spine as a much thicker aluminum arrow. Consequently, carbon arrows with a diameter of no more than 5mm can be used with a compound bow with 60 or 701bs draw weight. This sets the demands to archery targets much higher than ever. The target’s main task is to stop the arrow or, explained in another way, absorb the
It is far better to stop the arrow with a straw target instead of a wooden plate of course. The straw target will decelerate the arrow and the stopping length of the straw target will surely be longer than the stopping length of the wooden plate. In other words, the arrow will be stopped over a longer distance using a straw target. The straw material will be forced to split around the arrow and the friction between the arrow and the straw will cause the "speed energy' to mainly be transformed into heat, but sometimes the “speed energy” will also be transformed into a mechanical influence. or slight damage, of the arrow shaft. When all of the “speed energy” is converted to heat, the arrow is stopped. This will normally happen before the arrow has passed all the way through the target. The main problem is to compress the straw to a point where there is little to no arrow damage and the arrow is stopped before it passes through the target.
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An alternative to The measuring of a straw target is a the speed of arrows target made of foam. began during the Foam targets were World Championships introduced in the in Australia in the late 70’s. The fastest arrow mid 80’s. The manufactures’ goal at that time had a start velocity of at that time was to approximately 200 fps make a thin target in The archers love the target concept based on Foam and PowerStop (feet per second). order to minimize Today, the velocity of the arrow has risen arrow’s “speed energy”, or kinetic energy, storage space. This goal led to very "hard to 300-350 fps, an increase of more than which will be transformed into heat by targets: foam of very high density. 100 fps or more than 50%. friction. If the target cannot absorb this The practical use for these hard foam The kinetic energy (K), or “speed energy, the arrow will either be destroyed targets showed some irritating new energy”, stored in the arrow due to its speed or not stopped. problems. One of the problems was the use and weight can be calculated with this Smaller diameter equals less friction in rainy conditions. When foam targets are formula: surface, which equals less stopping effect. hit with an arrow shot in the rain, the wet K = 0.5 • w • v • v If, for example, a traditional aluminum arrow will more or less pass directly trough Kinetic Energy (K) is the energy which arrow with a diameter of 7.5mm is the target. Foam targets are normally is measured Joules (J), w is the arrow compared with a carbon arrow with a produced with “closed” cells. That means weight in kg. v is the velocity, or arrow smaller diameter of 5.0 mm., the “friction that the target does not absorb water, which speed in meters per second. If we use the area” on the carbon arrow is 33% less means that the water on the arrow works as arrow speeds from above we have: compared to the area of the aluminum a sort of lubricant. The durability of these 200 fps: If the arrow weight is 20 grams arrow. That means a lot, especially if you rather thin, hard foam targets was also = 0.02 kg and the arrow speed is 200fps = also think about the increase of speed. disappointing. (200 feet/second) • 0.3048 w/foot = 60.96 One way or another, the arrow has to Foam Targets with “Open” Cells w/seconds then: make a complete stop when it hits the target. The manufactures soon became aware of K = 0.5 • 0.02 • 60.96 • 60.96 = 37.16J One way could be to set an iron or wooden the fact that foam with open cells should 300 fps: If the arrow weight is 20 gram plate behind the target face. That is, as we be used. Foam with open cells is similar to = 0.02 kg and the arrow speed is 300fps all know, not a very good idea since the the foam we know from furniture and = (300 feet/second) • 0.3048 w/foot = arrow’s “speed energy” will destroy the similar items. This foam, with open cells, 91.44 w/second then: arrow on impact. The “speed energy” has made it possible to stop wet arrows in rainy K = 0.5 • 0.02 - 91.44 • 91.44 = 83.61J to be transformed into heat by the conditions. Foam with open cells has the This calculation shows that the rise in deceleration of the arrow over a certain ability to remove the moisture from the velocity from 200fps to 300fps has caused distance. The longer the stopping distance arrow and stop it fairly quickly. However, 106
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the open-celled foam target’s ability to remove moisture from the wet arrow has a negative side: as the foam absorbs the rain, the targets have to be dried after use in rainy conditionsand that is actually very difficult. Furthermore, the durability of these foam targets is still not satisfactory.
Foam Targets with “Closed” and “Open” cells The solution seems to be simple: targets with closed cells on the surface and open cells on the inside. This was, apparently, a perfect solution and was marketed by several companies in Europe and also in the USA. The costs were rather high and the gluing process caused some severe problems, so this combination with closed and open cells was not very useful and was soon abandoned by most of the manufactures.
Foam Targets with “Closed” Cells The foam targets that we use today, approved by users worldwide, have a thickness at about 15 to 25cm. They arc based on closed cells and are composed of modular sections where worn parts can easily and inexpensively be replaced. As earlier mentioned, there is still the problem of wet arrows; they are not stopped in a satisfactory way. Rather thin foam targets that can stop wet arrows have not yet been invented! Of course, a very thick foam target will stop the arrow, but these targets are costly and heavy, but there is another, better and more cost effective solution: backstops.
weaving material that looks like heavy fabric material. You can buy backstops, or Power Stops, that have been developed especially to stop very fast, thin carbon arrows. They can be obtained in sizes that match the sizes of the targets. The ideal solution would be a backstop that is elastically suspended so that it would be able to stop the arrow over a distance of approximately 10 to 15cm and then return to the start position in order to stop the next arrow. The backstop would this way be loose between every shot and ready to stop all of the arrows. If the backstop is suspended with heavy rubber bands in each comer in such a way that the backstop could move freely when an arrow hits it the movement could be, for example, approximately 3cm, the next arrow will move the backstop 2cm and this way “take care of’ the “arrow’s kinetic energy”, the third arrow will move the backstop 1.5cm, and so on. This will work if the backstop does not have to stop too many arrows in one shooting round. The solution with foam targets and backstops has been working just fine during the years it has been used at the Danish Open Tournament, the Olympic Games in Athens 2004, the Junior World championship 2004 in England, the World Indoor Championship 2005, and the European Junior Championship 2005 in
Denmark. There have only been small problems under rainy conditions when the backstop has not been correctly mounted, meaning it was not sufficiently loose. The Foam Target Concept ofToday If foam targets are used in a FITA round, the same target can be used on all distances (90,70,60,50, and 30meters). Foam targets are also used in field rounds where you can vary' the target thickness depending on how long or short the range is. Foam targets can be purchased in varying thicknesses. The thickest targets are used for targets that are placed close up and the thinner targets, similar to the FITA targets, are used on targets farther away. This was some technical information about target bosses and backstops. These items remain a crucial part of our sport because it is necessary to stop the arrows every time they tire shot and meant to hit the target - something the novice archer sometimes forgets to remember when she or he is buying shooting equipment. The mind is set on buying the best shooting equipment available and often the “stopping” equipment, such as targets and backstops, is forgotten. It is crucially important to buv “stooping” equipment that has the same standards as vour bow and arrows. It is a big task to stop an arrow that has enough energy to kill a Grizzly bear. See Ad on page 71 Aje
Backstop/Power Stop The problem with wet arrows (we get a lot of rain in Denmark) was solved with backstops, or Power Stop netting. The idea is simple: Let the arrows pass through the target and let the backstop do some of the stopping and in rainy weather - most of it. The use of backstops has other advantages as well. The foam targets can be thinner, as the task of stopping is divided between the foam (friction) and the backstop (“transferring” the kinetic energy to the Power Stop). This means lighter and cheaper targets and also another important factor: the archers do not need to use a lot of energy and effort pulling the arrows out of the targets. Backstops, or Power Stops can be produced in several ways. It could be a rubber plate, heavy conveyer belts, or similar products. The main issue is that the arrow is stopped by the backstop, but not stuck in it. The backstop has to be loose and have a yielding surface. It should be able to move freely when an arrow hits it. The best result is obtained if the backstop is elastically suspended. Here it is important that the backstop can also move when it is stopping the second, third, and fourth arrow and so on - until it has stopped the last arrow. The best backstop is made of March - April 2006 - Call us at toll free 888-250-3321
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The Shot Doctor Raise Your level of Concentration Bq Terry Wunderle
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Once, when I was shooting the State Indoor Championship. 1 let down five or six times because the pin wouldn't settle in on the "dot.” 1 was the last person on the line with about a minute on the clock when I shot. The arrow hit its mark and the line judge blew the whistle. “Hold it!” I'm not done!” I exclaimed. The next shot went much easier and the arrow hit the “dot” with 30 seconds remaining. The whistle sounded again. “Hold it!" I still have one left,” I said. By now, everyone was watching and the place became very quiet. I kept telling myself, “Concentrate and shoot good form.” I then shot another good shot. When we went to pull arrows, another archer asked me, “How can you concentrate after all those interruptions?” My reply was, “I concentrate really hard because the shot is very important to me. If someone offers you a thousand dollars to thread a needle on the very first try, how hard would you concentrate?” “Real hard,” he said. This is what you should be doing on each shot in a tournament. You have to stay focused on the task that is in front of you. Concentrate and shoot the best shot that you are capable of shooting. Develop the attitude, ‘‘J will thread the needle.” Archery is a sport of concentration and steady nerves. Good concentration will eliminate or reduce nervousness. Top archers are not bom with this gift. They develop and refine it over the years. Concentration is learned on the practice field and refined and mastered on the tournament field. This is why it is important to shoot as many tournaments as possible. Analyze and evaluate your performance, but do it after the shoot is over. If you get nervous or lose your concentration, try to
identify the reason so it can be corrected. I will share with you a piece of advice I received front an archer whom I deeply admire, Ed Eliason: “Make every tournament a learning experience. Whether you win or lose, look for ways to improve.” Ed is over sixty years old and is still considered a top contender. This is remarkable when we realize most of the contenders are about half his age. Ed has been one of the nation’s top Olympic archers for more than three decades. How does he do it? He has strong self-discipline and concentration. You learn concentration and self discipline on the practice field. Do not expect to walk onto the tournament field and just have it. Try to shoot every practice shot with the same degree of intensity as
you would if you were shooting a national championship. Each individual shot in practice should be treated as the most important shot that you are going to shoot that day. If you arc shooting and the pin will not “steady up” or if you have negative thoughts and you are not staying focused, then don’t shoot. Stop! Concentrate on your shooting process and then readdress the target. When practicing alone, it helps to give practice meaning. Test different pieces of equipment such as arrows, rests, stabilizers, etc. This will force you to concentrate so you can get more valid testing results. Do not hesitate to make minor changes with your equipment, because then you will need to re-sight the bow. When doing so, limit yourself to three shots at each distance. This will stimulate the necessity for concentration. Practice shooting at “bull’s eye” targets and keep score. Scores are the yardstick of your performance and enhance concentration. Most archers put way too much emphasis on score during a 108
tournament and ignore it during practice. Raise the value of each arrow shot in practice and lower the value of each arrow shot in a tournament. Hopefully, the values of each will come closer together. Before you can master concentration when shooting in front of a crowd, you have to learn it while practicing by yourself. Once concentration is mastered under the calm ideal conditions, start adding a few distractions to your practice routine. Try placing a stick with a piece of paper attached to it so the paper will blow back and forth near the “bull’s eye.” Practice in a strong gusty wind. Try placing a radio beside you and have it tuned to a talk show. Better yet, invite that friend that “won't quit talking” over to practice with you. Now. if you are handling all these distractions well. get a couple of friends together and shoot some targets for score. Make your own rules, such as: You can talk and harass the shooter as long as you don't touch him or do anything that could cause a dangerous situation. Shoot ten shots each game and keep score. Wagering is optional and is a good way to add more pressure. It is a fun game that will truly test your concentration. Shoot as many tournaments as you can without getting burned out. Shoot different kinds of tournaments such as 3-D. field, and indoor target. They will all help develop you into a better archer. It is difficult, if not impossible, to hold a high degree of intensity throughout a whole tournament. When you are not shooting, relax. A few minutes before shooting time, start focusing on the shot in front of you. Look at the target and visualize yourself shooting a shot with perfect form. See your arrow hitting the middle of the ten-ring. Remain focused on the shot in front of you and then shoot a shot with perfect form. When you raise your level of concentration, the arrow groups will tighten and you will raise you level of performance. See Ad on page 76
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Getting Ready for the Great Outdoors by John Dudley
Today I opened the garage door and hopped in my truck to head into work. The digital temperature gauge on my mirror read -31 degrees Fahrenheit. I couldn’t believe my eyes. -31 degrees! Something as crazy as that couldn’t help me wish summer was here any faster. I can’t wait for green grass, lawn movers, short sleeve shirts, shorts, charcoal grills or better yet, my Oakley’s, some XIO’s, and my outdoor bow. There is just something about being able to actually slide your Sure-Loc up and down and shoot at any and all distances. 18 meters just gets so repetitive and three months of it is plenty for me. I grew up shooting outside and by the end of every March I am always totally ready for outdoor season. The only thing that isn’t always ready is my bow. There are a few things I have to do to convert my indoor bow over to being my outdoor bow. What 1 would like to do is go over what we need to do to get our indoor spot bow ready for the great outdoors.
plan on using and breaking them in thirds. Fletch each 4 arrows with a different kind of vane that you are considering. Shoot John Dudley them for groups and Ifyou are wearing your Oakley's, it compare them at the must be time to “GET YOUR INDOOR maximum distances for BOW READY FOR OUTDOORS" what it is you are training for. I tried about 3 kinds of vanes when working with my XIO’s at 70 and 90 meters. 1 ended up going with the fletch flex 1.87 Shield Cuts. I know that indoors I typically shoot black nocks and darker fletching so I can see the arrows indoors. Outdoors, I like to shoot the brighter colors so I can see where they land when I’m shooting in the shadows. So I will trade the black 3D nocks for the flo green pin nocks. Once you've got your arrows all sorted you will need to make a few changes on your string. I personally like to set up my outdoor strings a little different than my indoor strings. To start with, I take a serious evaluation of my strings and cables after indoor season to decide if I should just replace them entirely. Most likely, the strings that are on my indoor
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set up are the same I finished the previous year with. It has always and 3D it is really important. Don't forget that the peep is also been hard for me to get motivated to shoot indoors with hunting bigger for outdoors so the lower power lense will stay clear and seasons still going on. So I tend to just pick up the old bow that’s sharp. The second thing you need to change is the aiming dot. I ail broke in and go with it. Chances are, there will be some kind of personally use a fairly big dot for indoor shooting. I like to cover new material or color choices from BCY that you will want to the whole scoring ring just so I don’t get hung up on the hole that decorate your outdoor bow with anyway. For my personal bow I am shooting. For outdoors, I go to a much smaller dot and I also this year I went with the blue & flo yellow 452X 24 strands on the like to put some white paint on it so I can always see it. Many string with BCY #62 braid for servings. On the cable I used all flo people will choose to go to a fiber optic pin for outdoors. When I yellow with the 3D servings. Since I usually end up changing shot 3D, 1 always used a green fiber. Lastly, I would recommend arrows, 1 will also change the diameter of my center serving. For covering your sight marks with something. They make little gadgets my outdoor bow, I tend to make my center serving only as long as specifically for this now. 1 like to just get some Velcro and use it to necessary to get as much speed as I can from the bow. When 1 cover the sight marks. This isn’t necessary for target archery, but make the center serving, here is what I look for when it comes to for field and 3D I think it needs to be done. 1 have seen lots of nock fit: 1 like the arrow' to have a distinct snap sound when the things over the years and covering your marks makes it better lor serving engages into the throat of the nock, but it is important that everyone. There are only a few other minor things that need to happen to the serving is still small enough to be able to spin the string easily with your fingers once you have put the nock on. Don’t have it so be ready for the great outdoors. For one, I call up Lancaster and loose that the arrow slides up and down as it wants and not so get a good supply of Woody’s lube sent to the house. The 3D tight that you can't make it move at all. Remember, “A distinct targets have gotten better over the years, but it still makes things click with the ability to spin the serving with your fingers”. Once easier. I can make a recommendation on the Woody’s lube. I tape your serving is on you will need to tie on a new loop or nocking a piece of loop material on it so that the bottle hangs upside down configuration that you prefer. In addition, I also like to change the on my quiver. This keeps the flow going. The stuff works awesome. size peep I use for outdoors. 1 have always shot less power in my but only if you can get it out. 1 also put my arrow puller back in lenses for outdoors. Since I don’t need to have the smaller peep to my quiver for outdoor. I’ll admit, I have “girlie hands" and I want keep the visual image clear, I go with a to keep them that way. Not to mention, getting in the habit ol bigger peep to gather more light. This pulling your carbons with a puller was especially important for 3D shooting. For my set-ups, today I shoot is a good thing. Two times last year I rammed carbon through my hands my sight bar closer in for outdoors. 1 do this mainly for the FITA field shooting. because I shattered some XIO’s Never the less, since my sight is in closer while shooting groups and was paying more attention to talking the scope housing fits the peep diameter better anyway. I w’ould not recommend rather than inspection before 1 pull. having a scope housing that is smaller Since then, it has been the Third than the peep diameter at full draw'. Being Hand Arrow Puller every time! able to “float” your scope around in the Some people prefer stiffer trigger peep will give you some left and right springs for outdoors and I am one problems that you probably don't w>ant of them. I shoot a 43# spring indoors to have. Now your string should be set all season long, but once I get Changing to a smaller aiming dot is necessary for and the next step will be getting your outside I like to go with tapered 80# outdoor shooting. arrow' rest ready. springs myself. I need something Changing the arrow rest is the easiest that I’m not afraid of going off from process, really, of changing over. For me, I use the Trophy Taker a slight breeze. I found that when I shot light triggers for 3D’s I Spring Steel 1. For indoors, I use the wide blade .10 blade. For would get some bad results from light triggers as well. For me. I outdoors, I just change it over to the narrow blade with the same seemed hesitant to engage the shot and I would wait around for it. thickness of. 10.1 see a lot of people using the. 12, but I think it is The problem came when I would bobble down some and the small too much for the majority of them. I have had really good luck motion would be enough to fire the release. So for the past few with this blade design over the past two years that 1 have used it. years, I went with springs that I can get on, engage, and execute The narrow blade will work just fine with any of the shafts I have without worrying about premature executions. Last but not least, talked about. The wide blade may be desirable for 10mm and I can hang up the 8x42 Nikons for the ED82 Spotting scope. You bigger shafts. If you are shooting a fall away style rest you may know your shooting outdoors again when you need the scope to not need to change anything other than the height of the rest. If, check out your groups! For the 3D guys it won’t be as drastic as when you shoot your arrow and you hear this loud “ting” noise, the spotting scope, but for sure some ten or twelve power chances are your blade is too thick or the angle is too steep. You binoculars. will want to correct this. If you are shooting a conventional style It’s hard to write this and look outside and see the snowplows shot through an arrow rest like a golden key or something similar, driving by. The best archers in the world are all out dealing with you may need to reduce your spring tension for the launcher arms something trying to get ready for the outdoor season. I just got oft for your lighter outdoor arrows. the phone with Hopkins and he’s out judging targets with eleven Now that you have the bow ready to hit something, you need to inches of snow on the ground. Cousins is in Maine, and has a path make sure you can see something! For outdoor shooting I change shoveled out to his 70-meter bail from his garage. Dave Stepp is three things on my sight. First I change the power of lense. 1 go sitting at his house in Arizona working on his suntan, maybe from the .8 diopter to a lower power of a .7 or even the .55.1 like practicing....Maybe. What’s important is that we are all ready for to make sure there is not a problem in low light situations for the nice weather that God is sure to bring. I hope indoors treated & seeing what 1 need to. This isn’t relevant in Target, but for Field everyone well. I’ll be waitin’ outside! 110
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2006 ASA Pro/Am - Gainesville, FL Sunny Florida? Yeah Right! The Archery Shooters Association Pro/Am Tour kicked olT its 2006 season February 3-5, 2006 in Gainesville, FL and just to make sure no one forgot 2005, the ASA caravan brought the rain along with it. The normally sandy trails leading to the courses behind the Gator National Raceway turned into miniature waterways due to huge rains on Thursday and Friday night. Rain was never really a factor to shooters. but the water from the previous nights’ rain definitely made things interesting. Even with the foul footing, the crowd in Gainesville was happy to kick off another ASA season. By viewing the scores, it was obvious some shooters did not take a break from shooting in the off-season. Even starting with Friday afternoon's Zebra Twist Team Shoot, the scores were high off the charts. The Team Shoot consisted of four or five amateurs teamed with a pro shooter. Yardage is discussed among the team. Also, the low score is dropped, so scores are generally high, but not like this: 80 up won one range while two teams tied for first with 76 up scores on another. Speaking of high scores, the last time prior to Gainesville that 14-year-old Will Jefferies was on an ASA range, he shot the only perfect 240 ever in ASA competition
at the 2005 Classic in Columbus, GA. Even though young Will could still shoot in the Youth Boys division, he decided to take on the adults in Open C. Let’s just say that Will's stay in Open C will be short lived as he won the class going away with a 440 and 20 twelves. The next highest shooter in Open C was Stephen Hames with a 412. The ASA Pro Pressure Point Shootdown was held Sunday afternoon once the competitors in the four professional divisions came off the course. The shootdown area was one last reminder of the courses themselves. The archers shot from a fiat sandy spot just oft'the parking lot. The targets were placed in lanes among the palmettos across a lake formed by the runoff from the rainwater. The shooters had to judge distances down a small decline to the water, across the temporary lake, and then up a rise and out the lanes. With the shootdown area being out near the parking lot and just off a neighboring cow pasture, there was no wind brake, allowing wind to be a major factor. The Men’s Open Pro shot first. Jeff Hopkins of Clayton, DE came into the shootdown in first place with a 440 and 22 twelves. The rest of the top five were: Tim Gillingham of Provo, UT 436/21, Adam Hayden of Bristol, VA 343/21, Colin Boothe of Harrisonburg, LA 434/19 and Nathan Brooks of Mountainburg, AR 432/ 19. With a four-point lead, Hopkins shot tens on the first two shots. However, Gillingham
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had twelves on those first two to tie Hopkins at 40 up. On the third shot, Hopkins again took the lead when he shot a twelve to Gillingham’s ten, but Hopkins faltered on the next two shots with an eight and a five. Gillingham shot another twelve and a ten to take the lead into the final arrow. At the bottom of the pack, Brooks started slowly with an eight before finishing with a fourteen and two twelves to jump Hopkins into second place before the final arrow. With Hayden and Boothe being more than ten points behind the leader, only three shooters took the sixth and final shot. Hopkins, now in third, took the first shot and hit a fourteen-ring to the delight of the crowd. Brooks followed needing a twelve to again jump Hopkins for second and a fourteen to force Gillingham’s hand. Brooks hit an eight, meaning all that Gillingham needed was an eight of his own to take the win. His ten gave him a final score of 502 and a three point win over runner-up Hopkins and six points over Brooks. “When the wind starts blowing with my style of shooting, I trigger the shot, it gives me a distinct advantage,” Gillingham said. “I can get rid of the shot in a moment’s notice where they’ve got to wait on it to go off.” Gillingham shot a 214 on Saturday and started the day in the third peer group. Hopkins led all shooters Saturday with a 224. “I thought, after the first day 1 stood a chance of making the shoot off, but it was
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pretty remote. I’d really have to tear it up (Sunday),” Gillingham said. Gillingham shot eleven twelves and no eights on Sunday for a 222 to get into the shootdown where he made his move. "Once I hit the first 12 on the first target I had the yardage. Now 1 knew from the stake across the water how far that target was and 1 could gauge off it. That really got my yardage dead on.”
Gillingham shot the following equipment: Mathews Conquest Apex, 65 lbs, 32” draw Gold Tip 30X arrows with 90 gr. point. (438 total grs) VaneTec V-Max 2.5” super spine fletching Extreme 3 bar stabilizer. Toxonics Nail Driver sight Classic Scope with 4X center drilled lens. Pro Light deluxe light kit. Carter Hole Thing release The ladies were next in the Shootdown. Ginger Morehead of Menard, TX shot an even 400 in the woods and held a one-point lead over Alicia McHenry of Bloomsburg. PA at 399/7. The rest of the top five were: Jennie Richardson of Williamsburg, KY 397/11, Linda Owen of Lucedale, MS 396/8 and Camella Crites of Buckhannon, WV 396/7. Morehead, the ASA Women’s Pro Shooter of the Year for 2005, and her husband Jesse have taken a little time off
from nationwide travel with the Muzzy Broadheads bus and are only making local Texas stops for a few months as they allow their five-year-old son, Jacob, to attend kindergarten. The extra time at home has helped Ginger's practice schedule. “This is probably the first time we’ve gotten to practice for a tournament," Ginger said. “We got some targets, the ten new ones. So we got to look at them a little bit, but mostly we just shot. That has been the big difference.” Morehead’s slim one-point lead was short lived in the shootdown as she shot an eight on the first target while McHenry hit a ten. They both shot twelves on their second shot and Morehead retook the lead with a twelve on her third shot. After swapping eights on their fourth and fifth shots, McHenry and Morehead still were separated by a single point with Morehead holding a slight edge going into the final arrow. McHenry’s eight on the final shot meant all Morehead needed was an eight of her own to win. She nailed a twelve to put the proper emphasis on the victory. When asked about the pressure of loosing the lead on the first shot, Morehead said, “There is pressure, but you also know that anything can happen to your competition as well. On that first shot, when I shot an eight, I was doing good just to hold it on the target.” “1 had no plans whatsoever coming out here aiming at twelves, but on a couple of the shorter targets, the wind just died. It was
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almost divine intervention. When it is meant to be you can’t hardly mess it up,” Morehead added.
Ginger Morehead shot the following equipment: Mathews Switchback 57 lbs draw Carbon Express 3D select 100 arrows. 65 gr. points Duravane 1.8” fletching AEP stabilizer Sureloc sight Classic scope with 3X lens. LP light TRU Ball BT Gold heavy brass release Nikon binoculars Randall Jones of Lula, GA won in Senior Pro with a 482 and sixteen twelves. He was followed by: Charles Blakenship of Cleveland, TN 473/15. Curtis Beverly of Pavo GA 460/13, Ronnie Smart of Enid, OK 457/10 and Richard Freeland of Oakridge, LA 425/17. Like Gillingham, in the Men's Pro. Charlie Owens of Greensburg, IN used a strong Sunday showing to reach the shootdown in the Limited Pro division. Owens shot a 192 on Saturday and was way back in the field. He started Sunday, peered on the third stake, but his 204 pulled him into a tie for first at 396/10 with Rodney Huffman of Benton, MO. Behind Owens and Huffman were: Jesse Lane of Chatham, VA 394/7, Roger Clark ofSouth Charleston, WV 392/10 and Chris Stachler of Selina. OH at 390/8.
Huffman led off with an eight, while Owens’s ten gave him the lead by two. Huffman’s twelve on his third target tied him with Owens again. On the fifth target. Huffman hit a five, Owens an eight, and Lane, who shot a twelve on his fourth target, hit a ten to move into a tie for first with Owens while Huffman fell to third. All five shooters were within ten points, so all five shot one final arrow. Clark led off with a ten and ended with a 446 for fifth. Stachler followed with another ten and a 447 and a fourth place spot. Huffman’s ten gave him a 451. meaning that Lane and Owens must hit an eight or better to finish no worst than second. Lane hit a ten to force Owens to hit a ten or better for the win. Owens drilled a twelve for the victory'. When asked how he prepared for Sunday after a less than stellar Saturday. Owens joked, “1 went to Sonny's and ate barbeque last night.” Like a lot of northern shooters, Owens had not had a chance to sec many animals due to cold weather and snow prior to Gainesville. "Basically, what I lacked (Saturday) was just getting on the shot not slowing down through it. pulling through it. Just think about finishing the shot and not worry about yardage. Yesterday kind of shook me up because I hadn't looked at any yardage this year and it still boils down to having to make the shot.”
Charlie Owens shot the following equipment: Mathews Apex- 29 % draw. 58 lbs ACE 430 arrows (320 grs total weight) AEP stabilizer and counterbalance Sureloc sight Sureloc Black Eagle Scope (normally .30 lens, but took it out Sunday). Bodoodle pro 500 Angel tab The next stop on the hopefully dry' ASA Pro/Am Tour is Columbus. GA for the March 3-5 Limb Saver Pro/Am to be held in the same spot as the previous two Classics at the Lichee Creek Recreation Area of Ft. Benning, GA. a,
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The School of Advanced Archery & Instructor Certification a.k.a. “A Weekend at Bernie's" is starting its third year and is booked well into 2006. So far, the everpopular mobile Shooter’s School (formerly the NFAA Shooter’s School) has conducted 19 schools. 232 students have attended with 214 becoming Certified Instructors. Jan and Bemie report that there is still an incredible amount of interest expressed in attending the Shooter's School, but more people willing to host the event are needed So, you interested shooters, go after your pro shop owners and club presidents and book a Shooter's School near you! Remember, the host shop or club receives 10% and the contact person attends for free. Bernie & Jan Pellerite
Author's Bio: Bemie Pellerite is a Professional Level IV Master Coach and has 10 animals in the top 10 of the S.C.I. Bowhunting World Record Book. He's a leading technical writer and archery analyst, published in many foreign countries as well as several U.S. archery magazines and recently re-published a 2nd edition of his book, “Idiot Proof Archery” (ad on page 122). He is president of Robinhood Video Productions with 37 titles to offer, and is the inventor of three back tension release aids: Bernie's Missing Link, Bernie’s Knuckle Under and The Bernie’s Can’t Punch™ which eliminates punching and target panic. Also, he manufacturers “Bernie’s PanicMaster and Bow Simulator”, Bernie’s Laz-Air, which is similar to the once popular air-bow and a line of custom stabilizers called “Bernie’s Control Freak.” As a professional coach, he created the world-famous NFAA Shooter’s School and now runs his own school called “The School of Advanced Archery”, which also certifies advanced level instructors as an option. Bemie 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) 322-1038, fax (614) 322-1039 or visit their website: www.robinhoodvideos.com.
Graduates of school hosted by Wilcox Bait & Tackle in Newport News, VA
January 13-15, 2006 Listed alphabetically, (*denotes Certified Instructor) *Brad Baker, *Bruce Bennett, ★David Butler, ★Nancy Cosier, ★Jim French, *James Haerer, ★Warren Mitchell,
★Bruce Powell, ★Jason Powell, *Rex Reichert, ★Susan Riggs, ★Tom Wilcox
Graduates of school hosted by Sportsmen’s Emporium in Morgantown, WO7 January 20-22, 2006 Listed alphabetically, (*denotes Certified Instructor) ★Vince Dixon, ★Chris Gerard,
★Dwayne Graham, ★Kevin Hagedorn, *Tim Lewis, *Ken Moran, *Mike Shay, *Tee Sigley,
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Attending a school Interested shooters should contact one of the above schools to reserve a spot. You will be asked fora non-refiindable* deposit to hold your reservation. ♦If you are unable to attend, your deposit can be applied to any other school.
Graduates of school hosted by Forks of the River Archery in Mammoth Cave, KY
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Listed alphabetically, (★denotes Certified Instructor) *Jeremy Crump, *Kevin Crump, ★Tint Kendrick, *Toni Kendrick, *Jeff Miller, *Saul Powers, *Jerry Ragle, *Brad Renfro, ★Charles Taylor, *Scott Wrye
CURRENT School of Advanced Archery & Instructor Certification SCHEDULE February 17-19 - Spirit Quest, Kalispell, MT. Contact: Aaron 406-756-5455 February 24-26 - Forty Mile Archers, Bow Island, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Wendell 403-545-6807 March 3-5 - Red Rock Archery, Grand Junction, CO Contact: Marvin Meyers 970-241-5566 home phone 970-858-8836 email: marv@deltaimDlement.com March 10-12 - Twin Arrow Archery, Grasston, MN. (1 hr North of MinnSt.Paul) Contact: Mike Lemeux 320-679-3986 (evenings) March 24-26 - Top Bow Archery, Gladwin, Ml (1 hour N of Saginaw) Contact: Tim Long 989-426-1883 March 31-Apr 2 - Northern Duchess Archery, Red Hook, NY. (30 min. N. of Poughkeepsie). Contact: Joe Varlaro 845-758-3651 April 7-9 - Archery Shack, Neenah, Wl Contact: Todd Dontje 920-733-6824 May 5-7 - Petawawa Archery Club, Petawawa, Ontario (3 V-z hours East of Toronto) Contact: Paul Revenboer 613-7324332 (days) 613-732-1465 (eve.) May 12-14 - Gander Mountain, Terre Haute, IN. Contact: Rocky May 812-533-6901 or Sara 812-240-6876 after 4:00PM June 2-4 - Branson Archery, Branson, MO. Contact: Jim Rowden 417-263-1935 or 417-335-8139 June 9-11 - Pin Oak Archery, Purdy, MO (SW Missouri) Contact: Clay Brown 417-632-4767 or 417-860-2289 June 23-25 Blue Ridge Backwoods, Monticello, IL (25 miles SW of Champaign). Contact: Scott or Debbie 217-762-3123
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Shooter’s School Format 3 day course with 10 person minimum • The format is as follows: Friday afternoon and early evening (usually 3:00pm to 6:00pm) video taping of the students. School lecture starts Friday at 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Curriculum is for intermediate to professional level. • Topics include 3-D, target shooting, bowhunting, practice regimen, equipment set-up, tuning, holding steady, mental and physical aiming, back tension, professional form, shot sequence and execution, tournament pressure, and judging yardage. Problem solving and question and answer sessions will cover topics such as punching the trigger, bow torque, penetration, target panic/buck fever and much more. • Minimum 10, maximum 25-30 students.
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ROBCRT'S RUL€S OF ARCHERY Shot Groups Are Square, Not Round Bu: Robert Raasdale
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WORK FOR BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL GROUPS Don't fall into the usual trap. Most tend to shoot a couple of arrows and determine their effectiveness by the average of the hit locations at some distance or another. Most are so pre-occupied with testing windage and distance settings that they end up merely guessing at how their setup can actually group shots. In evaluating how well your arrows group, you should not be concerned about windage accuracy or distance accuracy. Think about it, it’s kind of silly to have your windage set and your sight marks “perfect" before you are satisfied with how well you can produce good vertical and horizontal shot groups. Those things can be done after you are satisfied with your peak weight for spine, your centershot for vertical grouping and your nocking point for horizontal grouping.
Not concerned at all with sight mark accuracy, the idea here is to make the thinnest row of arrows while aiming anywhere along the line. For an even finer aiming point,
I tell archers asking me for “fine tuning” techniques that I think this is the way to do it: 1 .Tell yourself to wait for a day when the wind is calm and you have your head screwed on straight. Tell yourself to shoot like it is the last few shots for a big 2. championship, not for a “tune up” session. Tell yourself to pull and disregard the badly shot arrows, 3. remembering each by their number. Tell yourself you are not testing windage or distance settings, 4. but for vertical and then horizontal line grouping so you can aim and hold anywhere on the long, thin, line or edge of a dark paper at your midrange, usually 40 or 45 yards. For example: when the distance between the widest two arrows in each line of shots is not acceptable, that is the time to try for improvements with miniscule nocking point or centershot adjustments. Pull the arrow numbers you remember were not good shots, evaluating only your best shots with your best arrows, and then note if it became better or worse after the earlier adjustment. Cause and effect is the drill, not just following someone’s checklist with a blank stare. Often, when the “groups" become worse, you realize that simply trying the change in the opposite direction may be the answer. If the distance between the most-left and most-right arrows in the vertical line is not acceptable, try a minor centershot location adjustment. For right-handers, I suggest trying more to the left first and simply shoot your best arrows again to see if it becomes better or worse. Make adjustments based on your own conclusive data. Keeping notes can be very helpful. If you had to change the centershot after previously approving the nocking point (or vice-versa) you should return to recheck the other group height evaluation because there may have been an inter-reaction from the opposite adjustment. Repeat each test until they both are satisfactory in sequence. If you cannot achieve acceptable results, you are not aiming well enough, executing the shots well enough, or your arrow spine match is not in acceptable area. It is most common to find you are underspined, so removing a full turn from each limb is often very revealing when immediately the results become better or worse.
use the edge of a black paper such as a hunter face.
IMPROVING WITH THE SAME AMOUNT OF EFFORT ON YOUR PART
Nocking point touchups may help the arrow straighten up
sooner and “group” better. See last issue for the best possible way to make tiny nocking point tweaks. When these
do not help, it may he your arrow spine is not close enough
and you are not taking adequate control of the arrow. It is more common to select underspined arrows these days, so
taking off one full turn on each limb might improve the
situation and let you know where you are. No, the world will not end ifyou leave it there and shoot 68 pounds peak
instead of 71, but at least you 'll know you can also opt to use a lighter point or shorten the shaft or both to slightly make the shaft effectively stiffer.
Remember that there is really only a very little improvement that can be expected from “tuning” or even “fine tuning” beyond any good basic setup, particularly if you cannot perform your part of the shot perfectly every time. That is, EVERY bow will group arrows relatively well upon reaching a reasonable basic setup with a relatively close spine match and adequate right-left and up-down arrow exit alignments. Which, of course, is as far as most of us ever go and fortunately the point at which there is very little left to gain from no more than slightly improved arrow exit angles. The point is that once you become extremely efficient in form and shot execution, you can’t improve the way your arrow exits your 118
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Deitmar Trillus sets A NEW WORLD FITA RECORD WITH SPECIALTY ARCHERY’S SUPER SCOPE
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Again, only interested in forming the straightest line of arrows possible, not in
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bow by very much at all so don’t expect to experience sudden great improvements in your score with the same amount of effort on your part. Your bow can be just like that scopedrifle in your gun cabinet, you can take it out in a week or a month and it will shoot precisely as it did before, provided you do everything necessary to allow it to do its job unencumbered. The hard part is when it doesn’t seem to be shooting as well as it did before to leave it alone long enough to determine what mechanical change should be made, if any.
June 4"' and 5"' 2005 at the Caledon FITA Star Deitmar set a new world record at 30 meters, 360 with 32 X’s and an overall score of 1406, a new Canadian record. Second day his FITA score was 1402. On July 17"' he broke his old record & set a new FITA record of 1412 at the Caledon Canadian FITA
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Left: Sally Robie, Top Female Money Division
Right.Bob Eyler, Top Male Money Division Top: Platinum Sponsor's Logo - Mathews Inc.
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IOWA PRO AM ATTRACTS RECORD ATTENDANCE on January 14th and 15th 406 Archers From 22 States and Canada Competed for Over $30,000 in Prize Money and Awards Sally Robie won the top female money division, taking home $1,000.00 for first prize plus contingency money from the sponsors. Bob Eyler won the top male money division, receiving $2,000.00 plus contingency. Stephen Boylan won the top senior male money division, receiving $425.00 plus contingency. Perry Harpring won the top money division in bow hunter freestyle, receiving $490.00 plus contingency and Robert Besanceney won the male freestyle limited, receiving $278.00 plus contingency. The popular venue of the 360-round on Saturday and the 330round on Sunday, gives archery a new look by giving the average archer a second chance to win. This tournament, being the first one of the year, is held in Mason City, Iowa surrounded by plenty of hotels and an ample supply of fantastic places to eat. Being a central location close to Minneapolis and Des Moines, with a
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From the Senior Corner by Joe Bauernfeind
Once again. I’m up against the boss’ deadline, so this will be a little shorter than my usual rambling prose. With the addition of the 3D news to the magazine, Arlyne has plenty of material to work with now, so I can sneak in a break once in awhile, but 1 did want to talk about the Vegas shoot a little, while it’s fresh in my mind. I booked a straight flight on Southwest for my wife and I and we wound up in the back of the plane with a bunch of guys going to Vegas to party for the weekend. As you would suspect, they got an early jump on the partying. They weren’t that bad though, just some Long Island types having some guy-fun. We decided to stay on the newer part of the Strip this year, which we haven’t done in awhile. We picked the Flamingo, which I can recommend as a nice place to stay at not an outrageous price. There’s a lot more to do up at that end of the strip. In the four or five years since we’ve stayed there, it has gotten to be much busier and if you’re not geared to the fast action, especially after 10 PM, it can get hectic. It also doesn’t have the bargain stores, my wife’s favorite daytime haunts, but if you’re into Gucci and the designer labels, it’s the place to be. I always rent a car for the weekend so it’s easy for me to get to the shoot, except for the traffic. Paradise road has gotten as bad as the Strip, but luckily I’ve driven enough in town to know the quick routes pretty well and it’s nice to have the car in the evening for going to shows and dinner, it lets you avoid the dreaded cab line. We decided to wing it this year, as far as booking shows beforehand and it worked out pretty well. We’ve seen most of the bigger shows so we did some of the comedy and afternoon shows we hadn’t seen. There’s a new same-day, half-price ticket deal now, with several booths along the strip and we were able to see pretty much what we wanted, including Jackie Mason (hilarious) and The Amazing Jonathan (very hip but funny). My wife said we were the chaperones in the audience. We also saw ventriloquist, Ron Lucas, at the Rio in the afternoon and he is a truly gifted comedian as well as an amazing voice magician. We took a full day on Tuesday and drove to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, which was not quite what I expected. The site is on an Indian reservation and there’s not much there yet. They’re building things to handle the tourist trade, but not much is done yet. It is a spectacular view of the canyon though, in its natural state. There are no tourist paths or guardrails so you can walk right to the edge and out onto rock overhangs which look straight down. I f you fear heights stay away from those. It is a much shorter drive than the South Rim, but we weren’t warned about the 14 miles of rocky, dirt road you have to drive over to get there. I’m glad we had a rental. We left for home on Wednesday and it was a pleasure compared to some of the nightmare Monday departtires we’ve been through. The shoot has grown in size each year and this year a record 1600 archers registered for the Spot Shoot alone. The practice March - April 2006 Call toll free at 888-250-3321
area was very limited and had to be set up close to the entrance. To take the overflow, another practice area was set up on the tennis courts outside. The weather was great for the whole w'eekend and it helped a lot having access to the outdoor practice. I have a feeling the Riviera has grown too small to handle the shoot in the future unless they clear some of the casino floor for the archers, which you know isn’t going to happen. I don’t know what else in town can handle it, but I’m sure Bruce and the WAF are on it. The prize money and contingency money from the manufacturers has grown along with the size of the shoot. First place in the Championship Division was worth S12K and, on top of that, there were contingency awards of S25K, S20K and S15K from PSE, Mathews and Hoyt respectively. It’s not golf or tennis, but it’s not too shabby either. As usual, due to the way the Super X’s are counted, the top money spot was decided in a shootoff between those who shot perfect 300s for all three rounds. It came down to about six shooters, most of who also made it through the first two shoot-off ends. The first end, shooting at the Super X ended the fun with everyone except Jesse Broadw'ater dropping at least one X. He. Broadwater, planted all three arrows right in the middle with the weight of the S27K first prize on his shoulders. Nice going young man! He’s been in the finals before and this time the experience paid off for him. I don’t get to see much of what’s going on out on the shooting floor with the size of the crowd in the vendor area, so you’ll have to see the results, which should be in next issue. I’d like to thank Arlyne, once again, for hosting a dinner at Battista’s Hole in the Wall for her contributing authors. She’s a gracious lady and I do apologize for the ride I was supposed to give her to the dinner. We got our signals crossed, but being the resourceful lady she is, she was waiting there by the time I got there. Also to be thanked are the guys from BCY, who, once again. threw a bash in one of the sky boxes at the Riv. This coincided with the wedding of Darrin McCutcheon that evening, so a good time was had by all. Good luck Darrin. That’s it folks. I could go on and on with my little stories, but I promised Arlyne I’d leave some space for her. See you next time after the NFAA Indoor, which should be another monster blowout. - Joe Bauemfeind joe@zenitharchery.com www.zenitharcherv.com
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