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Archery News: 8 Editorial by Arlyne Rhode 10 NFAA World Archery Festival 20 USA Archery News by Teresa laconi 23 Easton Tech-tip 2010 #12 by George Tekmitchov 24 USA Archery 2011 Event Schedule Finalized 25 Hello USCA Members! 26 From the Abundance of the Heart by B. Howard Coffey 27 Archery Trade Association NASPpress release 28 ATA Manufacturers Benefitfrom Trade Show 34 Archery News & New Products - Alpine Archery, A TA, Toxonics Archery, E. W. Bateman, Sky Archery, Jim Fletcher Archery, Specialty Archery, Carbon Express, Norway Industries, Opti-Logic Corporation, Hot Shot Manufacturing, Spot Hogg, George Chapman Archery, Shrewd Archery, Easton Technical Products. 42 The 2011ISAA Pro Am sets all time Record Attendance by Don Chipman 44 2010 Duel in the Cornfields by Jason & Lisa Lewis Photos by Cindy Benadum 47 Archery Hall of Fame & Museum report by Diane Miller 48 2010 Presley’s Midwest Open Archery Tournament By Tom Dorigatti, photos by Joe Jacoby, Sr. 54 Senior Corner by Joe Bauernfeind 57 Pre-Tournament Preparation by Terry Wunderle 58 The Way it Was by Dave Keaggy Sr. 60 Advertisement Index Deadlines for Ads and Articles: Magazine Issued for Submissions Due: December 15,h January - February February I5Ih March - April April 15lh May - June June 15lh July - August August 15lh September - October October 15Ih November - December
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The Las Vegas World Archery Festival was truly a wonderful event. Shooters attended with their families and friends. It was a full three days of shooting and many, many shootoffs. Friday evening the “Top of the Riv” came alive with a reception of food, fun and FOLK TO ROCK MUSIC by Terry Harris band, “Out of the Blue.” By the way, this Terry is a man of many talents. He and his wife Susan are the owners of Jim Fletcher Archery which are known for their releases and archery aids for target archers and bowhunters in Bodfish, CA. During the reception a well deserved individual Rollin Bohning was posthumously honored with the Bowhunting Hall of Fame award.
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The World Cup Indoor Challenge final stage held February 12th. Front row: Champions were (left to right)Michele Frangilli (Italy) for the recurve men, Louise Klinge Laursen (Denmark) for recurve women, Reo Wilde (USA) for compound men and Albina Loginova (Russia) for compound women. Presented by (left to right) Juan Carlos, Olivier Grillat (organizer of the Nimes, France event) and 2000 Olympic Champion Simon Fairweather.
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Women’s recurve champion Louise Klinge Laursen from Denmark gets herfirst FITA World title.
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The Big Shoot Off in the men's compound freestyle unlimited championship division with the following archers in alphabetical order. Nicholas Annen, Chance Beaubouef, Glen Brazell, James Butts, Dave Cousins, Martin Damsho, Tim Gillingham, Russell Payne, Jacob Phelps, George Ryals IV, Cody Thompson, Keith Trail, Reo Wilde and Kendall Woody, On the right end of the line are Jamie VanNatta and Erika Anschutz shooting offfor first place in the freestyle unlimited championship women’s compound division.
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taking the second spot, shooting a 595; current World Champion Reo Wilde (Pocatello, ID) ranked third with his score of 594. Fellow Americans Dave Cousins (Standish, ME), Shane Wills. Ben Cleland (Swanton, OH), and Kevin Wilkey (Tooele, UT) qualified fourth through seventh, with a 594, 593, 592 and 591 respectively. Additionally, Darrin Christenberry, Jesse Broadwater (Jennerstown, PA) earned 12th and 13th place rankings with a 591 and 590, while Logan Wilde qualified 19th with a 589. Other U.S. archers in the compound men’s category included George Ryals (Snellville, GA), Brandon Reyes (Madison Heights, VA). Jimmy Butts (Schenectady, NY), Rodger Willett (Gloucester, VA), Chris Deston (Glastonbury, CT) and Derek Phillips. The United States also had two entries in the youth divisions, with Hunter Jackson (Waterford, MI) qualifying 2nd in the compound women junior group, shooting a 569, and Megan Mantha (Princeton, NJ) competing in the recurve women cadet category. Notable U.S. finishes in the Secondary tournament included Brandon Reyes finishing second for the compound men. shooting a perfect 120 for his twelve-arrow score. Rodger Willett took fourth place in the same group, also with a 120, while Kristin Braun achieved the fifth position for the recurve women with her score of 112. The American archers saw great success in the elimination rounds, in which the top 32 archers from each category compete in head-to-head matches utilizing the FITA set system. For the compound women, Van Natta was strong through the quarterfinals, where she was stopped by Gladys Willems (BEL), who earned 6 set points to Van Natta’s 4. Joanna Chesse (FRA) ultimately won the gold in this group with a 6-4 victory over number one ranked Van Caspel, while Willems took the bronze. In the compound women’s junior group, Jackson had a gold medal victory after a shutout win in the semifinals that propelled
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Nimes, FRANCE - Twenty-six archers from the United States joined 1100 archers from 30 different countries in Nimes, France this past weekend, in search of gold medals at the European Indoor Tournament of Nimes. which also serves as the first stage of the Archery World Cup Indoor Challenge. Archers shot a qualification round consisting of two 30-arrow rounds at 18 meters, followed by an elimination round for the top 32 in each category, while remaining archers went on to participate in a secondary tournament. Following the qualification round, the Korean women largely dominated their group, with Mi Jin Yun qualifying first with a 585. Yun was followed by Natalya Erdynieva (RUS), scoring 583, and Korean teammate Yu Mi Kim. shooting a 580. U.S. archers competing in this category' included Kristin Braun (Chula Vista, CA) and Brandi Mantha (Princeton, NJ). On the men's side, it was the United States on top. with Olympian and World Cup Final Gold Medalist Brady Ellison (Chula Vista, CA) qualifying first with a near-perfect 595. Sebastian Rohrberg (GER) finished in the second position, scoring a 590; Michele Frangili (1TA) qualified third with the same score. U.S. National Champion Jake Kaminski (Chula Vista. CA) achieved a fourth-place ranking, shooting a 587. Other entries from the U.S. included Resident Athlete Nick Kale (Chula Vista. CA), Doug Denton (Stansbury, UT), George Tekmitchov (Salt Lake City. UT), and Mahesh Mantha (Princeton, NJ). U.S. compound archers fared very well in the qualification round; for the women’s group. Inge Van Caspel (NED) scored a 583 to qualify first; U.S. National Champion Jamie Van Natta (Toledo. OH) shot the same score to qualify in the second position. Rikki Bingham (GBR) ranked third, just a point behind with a 582. For the men, Italy’s Sergio Pagini achieved a top ranking with a 595; however, the Americans locked up 9 of the top 20 qualifying positions, with Braden Gellenthien (Woodbridge, VA)
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her to the gold medal match, in which she defeated Toja Ceme (SLO) for the gold medal. 7-3. Italy’s Elisabetta Landi and Federica Zanotti competed for the bronze, though final results from this match are not yet available. For the compound men, the U.S. fared well into the 1/8 round, from which Gellenthien and Cleland advanced, as well as Logan Wilde, following his win of a close 6-4 match with brother Reo. In the quarterfinals, Wilde defeated Cleland to propel himself to the semis, 6-2, while Gellenthien won his match against Denmark’s Johann Lindberg by a 7-1 margin. Ultimately, top world ranked shooter Gellenthien defeated Wilde in the semifinals to face Peter Elzinga (NED) in the gold medal match, which he took with a 6-2 victory, while Wilde and Ruben Bleyendaal (NED) were both awarded the bronze. Competition was fierce in the recurve men’s category, with many of the world's top archers meeting one another in their quests for the medal matches. United States Archery Team member Kaminski was stopped in the 1/16 by Russia’s Belikto Tsyrempilov, while U.S. teammate Ellison went on to win his matches with decisive victories in the 1/16, 1/8 and quarterfinal matches. Ellison, who earned a number one world ranking earlier this year, faced Romain Giroulle (FRA) in the semifinals, and earned his berth to the gold medal match with a 6-2 win, while Giroulle went on to face Magnus Petersson (SWE) for the bronze. Despite two tied sets with Crispin Duenas (CAN), Ellison won two sets outright to clinch the gold medal, giving Duenas the silver; final results from the bronze medal match are not yet available. Archers finishing in the top 16 in Nimes and at the World Archery Festival in Las Vegas next month, will qualify for the Archery World Cup Indoor Challenge. Rules and details for the Indoor Challenge may be found at www.usarchery.org. Complete results from the European Indoor Tournament and video of the finals may be found at httn://www,arcclubdenimes. com.
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The top sixteen archers who competed recently in the European Indoor Tournament of Nimes, France, and in the first two days of the World Archery Festival in Las Vegas, met on February 12 in the Archery World Cup Indoor Challenge, an exciting set system elimination round. Featuring many of the world’s best archers, the Indoor Challenge capped off an exciting day of shooting at the World Archery Festival, otherwise known as “The Vegas Shoot.” The Archery World Cup Indoor Challenge took place in the Main Ballroom of the Riviera Hotel and Casino, in front of a standing-room-only crowd. Several hundred spectators were treated to the excitement ofan international competition, as the top sixteen archers who competed in both Nimes and Las Vegas faced off in head-to-head set system elimination matches. Following several rounds of competition and many tied matches that were resolved with shoot-offs, the field was narrowed to medal match contenders in each category. For the women’s recurve, Kristin Braun and Karine Ranson (FRA) were both defeated in the semifinal matches, ending with the bronze medal. Louise Laursen (DEN) and Naomi Folkard (GBR) faced off for the gold medal in a close match, with Laursen finally took with a 6-4 victory over Folkard. 22
For the recurve men, it was Duenas (CAN) and Thomas Aubert (FRA) who ended with the bronze medal, while Kaminski and Frangilli (ITA) went on to shoot for gold. After a give and take match that brought spectators to their feet, Frangilli finally took the last set by one point, winning the gold. 7-3. The compound matches were extremely close, on both the women’s and men's sides. Van Natta and Yumiko Honda (JPN) both took the bronze medal. while Gladys Willems (BEL) and number one world ranked Albina Loginova (RUS) faced off for the gold medal, in a match that lasted four sets with the victory finally going to Loginova, 6-2. For the compound men’s matches, Jesse Broadwater and Martin Damsbo (DEN) were both defeated in their semifinal matches, taking the bronze, while Reo Wilde and Braden Gellenthien went on to compete for the gold. Wilde, shooting five perfect 30s over five sets, defeated Gellenthien by two set points and a single arrow, to take the gold in an exciting finish to the event. Complete results from the Indoor Challenge may be found at http://www. ianseo.net/Details.php?told=105 More U.S. Archery news at www.usarchery.
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Sight Aperture Selection By George Tekmitchov Editor’s note: George is the Senior Recurve Engineer for Hoyt, inc. and International Technical Advisor for Easton Technical Products. where he developed the XI0 arrow shaft. A four-time member of the US Archery team. George has also represented the United States in the FITA World Field Championships and the World Games. George is also known as the “Voice of Archery" having been the official FITA announcer at World and Olympic events since 1992.
Are you a recurve shooter who occasionally- or oftenfinds you are having trouble with your shot timing? If so, the solution might be as close as your bow sight. Shooting a recurve consistently well requires good shot timing. Over-aiming can interfere with good timing and cause the archer to take too long to shoot, setting up excessive muscle tension and quickly fatiguing the shooter. Over-aiming can be reduced by proper selection of the sight aperture, because the aperture has an influence on how you perceive the target, which can affect your focus and especially, your shot timing. There are three basic types of sight aperture commonly used in archery today: There are the open ring, the sight pin, and the ring with pin. The chief advantage of the open ring is that it allows you to focus on what you want to hit. This allows a natural aim. The principle ofa ring sight is that one focuses on the target and allows the ring itself to blur out. Primary focus is on the target or a point on the target, which one wishes to focus upon (as in aiming off in windy conditions). A very popular variation on the ring sight is the Beiter Sight Tunnel, which comes with a wide variety of colored apertures and reticles in many shapes and at least two sizes. The advantage of the ring sight is the natural aiming feel and a resulting quicker shot. The downside is some people have a problem aiming off in the wind with a ring aperture- the sight keeps wanting to return to the center! Straight pin sights are relatively uncommon among Olympic level shooters today, but some of the best recurve shooters of the modem era used them to great effect- among them, Darrell Pace. There are at least two ways to use a pin sight. One is to just put the pin on the gold and fire away. Some find they get a better result by focusing on the pin itself and letting the target go blurry. In windy conditions, one advantage of the pin is that it allows a hold-off position on the target. However, some people have
problems holding the pin comfortably on the gold while still executing the shot correctly. This can often be cured by switching to an open ring. The Ring with pin is by far the most common at high levels of competition. It has the advantage of the ring sight, and the hold-off capability of the pin sight, and is a good compromise if the pin isn’t too distracting. Most top coaches say the proper way to use this sight is to focus on the target. letting the pin go blurry. Some coaches think the archer should focus on the pin and let the target go blurry. It seems many shooters using this sight actually do both at times. For instance, in good weather, the archer might want to focus on the target through the ring and ignore the blurry pin. In wind. these shooters might focus on the pin. put it on a reference point on the now blurry target, and shoot. It's a very individual thing. For those with the proper focus on execution, generally shooters who have had a few years added to their experience level, this can be an extremely effective aperture. Some different examples of the mounting the pin are found in the Spigarelli type aperture, in which a dot is mounted on virtually invisible crosshairs in the ring. Another is the aforementioned Beiter Sight Tunnel, where the ring and pin are available in many configurations and shapes, and the Titan recurve “scope", a non magnifying lens with a precisely centered fiber optic element or sticker dot. The fact is, many recurve shooters aim too much. As my good friend, Coach Lee Kisik puts it. recurve archery is an execution game - too many archers try to aim hard, and lose focus on execution. The open ring helps address this, by allowing a more relaxed shot for people who have a tendency to over-aim with a pin. If you find yourself experiencing execution problems, it might be worth your while to change apertures - it may make a big difference!
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USA Archery 2011 Event Schedule Finalized
Colorado Springs, CO - Following a USA Archery Board of Directors (BOD) conference call yesterday, the 2011 USAT Qualifier Series schedule has been finalized. with changes from the schedule that was originally released. The Gold Cup. which also serves as the second leg of the World Championships Team Trials, has been moved to May 12-15 to avoid a conflict with the United States Intercollegiate Archery Championships (USIAC), as well as to allow the World Championship team the time necessary to travel to the second stage of the World Cup together. The second schedule change approved by the BOD concerns the first leg of the Olympic Trials, which will now take place as a standalone event in College Station, Texas. The Olympic Trials, previously scheduled for August, will now begin with official practice on September 28th and will run through Saturday, October 1st. The Texas Shootout, originally planned for these dates, will not take place this year. This change prevents a conflict with the World University Games that was present with the event’s original August dates.
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Gold Cup May 12-14 Recurve: 144 Arrow FITA Ranking Round (One-Day Format); Elimination Round Compound: 144 Arrow Ranking Round at 50 Meters (One-Day Format); Elimination Round Open to Juniors and Seniors Trials Event: World Archery Championships Team Trials #2 May 14-15 Top 8 Per Category From World Archery Championships Team Trials #1
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Easton JOAD National Championships July 7-10 Recurve: 144 Arrow Ranking Round at Age Appropriate Distance (Two-Day Format); Elimination Round Compound: 144 Arrow 50 Meter Ranking Round (Two-Day Format); Elimination Round Recurve and Compound Team Rounds Open to All Age Divisions; Jr. USAT Qualifier for Cadets and Juniors Only Trials Event: Youth World Archery Championships Team Trials July 11 Top 8 Per Category From July 8-9 Ranking Round - Open to Cadets and Juniors
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A quick mini-blast as we announce the sanctioning of three Archery Shooter Association (ASA) events for our members! ASA continues to support college archers by including a special collegiate division at three events in 2011 as listed below. Reminder: USCA membership and eligibilty apply. Also Club memberships expire midnight 31 January 2011! Clubs can pay renewal fees, register new USCA athlete members, and submit eligibility information at the exclusive USCA Archer Management System www.ams.uscollegiatearchery.org These must be done prior to competition! Good shooting, Lorretta Sinclair Executive Director US Collegiate Archery 3D Sanctioned Tournaments at ASA Events USCA is pleased to Announce that the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) has extended an invitation to all USCA members to participate in three ASA 3D events. The events are: Easton Arrows Pro/Am in Newberry Florida 4-6 Feb Realtree Pro/Am in Augusta. GA 1-3 April Delta Targets Southwest Soot Gout, Paris Tx 29 Apr-1 May All collegiate archers competing in the special USCA Division must be USCA members and be on the eligibility competition roster. To get membership and eligibility go to www.ams. uscollegiatearchery.org You can also contact JoDee at Membership@uscollegiatearchery.org and Chadrick Mansfield at eligibility@uscollegiatearchery.org. USCA phone PACIFIC Time is 760.375.3659 M-Th 1 la-4p Archers have the opportunity to compete in college only know and unknown distances or a combined ASA division and Collegiate Divison. Details and more information are available http://www.uscollegiatearchery.org/content/asa-pressrelease-2011 Please read the information carefully -- ASA has a provided for our members to use their USCA membership — no additional membership is required. ASA has provided for USCA dress code (i.e., wear your team shirts) to be permitted. Special thanks to Mike Tyrell and the ASA! Support the ASA who supports US! 3D archery is for everyone! IMPORTANT: Eligibility and Membership to compete All athletes need to ensure you are meeting eligibility rules before competing. Check out the Eligibility FAQs for any questions you might have. Submit eligibility via the USCA Archer Management System (AMS), www.ams.uscollegiatearchery. org Athletes may submit their own eligibility information but all archers must make sure the eligibility form is signed by the University Registrar or Athletic Director and the hard copy must be submitted to USCA a minimum of two weeks PRIOR to competition. You can check your eligibility status via the AMS -- if it says 'pending’ or ‘submitted’ next to your name, then you are not yet eligible to compete. If it says 'validated’ next to your name, USCA has received the hard copy and the information is complete. Eligibility in a nut shell: Fulltime student, member of a USCA club, USCA Individual Member in good standing pursing a degree with a minimum cumulative gpa 2.0 (3.0 for grad students). Eligibility and membership information submitted via the USCA AMS and eligibility form signed by University Registrar/Athletic Director and sent to USCA a minimum of 15 days prior to the first toumment. This applies to both Fall semester/quarter and Spring/ winter semester/quarters in which an athlete competes. Need help? eligibility@uscollegiatearchery.org or eligibility@uscollegiatearchery.org or call USCA at 760.375.3659 Pacific time M-Th 11a.m.-4pm. Don’t compete until eligibility is complete! March-April 2011
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(7,755), with his victory total being almost 1,000 more than any other manager. He managed the Philadelphia “What you say flows from Athletics for the club’s first 50 what is in your heart,” (Luke seasons of play before retiring at age 6:45). 87 following the 1950 season, and was at least part-owner from 1901 to 1954. He was the first manager What’s in your heart? Most to win the World Series three of us who love the 3 D Shooting times, and is the only manager to sport, talk about it a lot. That is as win consecutive Series on separate it should be since that’s what we do occasions (1910-11, 1929—30). most.’ Connie was known for quick 3 D Shooting and bow hunting quips and quotes. Here’s a great is what we love to do! Therefore, it example - “No matter what I fills our hearts, and then our mouth talk about, I always get back to tells everyone about our sport, our baseball.” profession. He said this in an interview According to Wikipedia with the Sporting News magazine Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr., better in March 1951. He was 88 at the known as Connie Mack, was an time, retired from the game, but American professional baseball he couldn’t stop talking about player, manager, and team owner. baseball. The longest-serving manager in We’ve all known people whose Major League Baseball history, conversations always seem to end he holds records for wins (3,731), up in the same place. losses (3,948), and games managed Some inevitably get back to a
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New Ulm, Minn. — In a deal negotiated by the Archery Trade Association (ATA), Gaylord Opryland Hotel has donated $100,000 to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and those funds are making it possible for thousands of Nashville area students to explore the sport of archery. The funding, from the Gaylord Entertainment Foundation and provided through the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, was donated in $25,000 annual contributions. These contributions were a result of a negotiation between the ATA and Gaylord Entertainment. The negotiation was conducted with the intent to create funding for the TWRA and introduce archery to schools in the Nashville area. Don Crawford, assistant chief of Information and Education for the TWRA, said the contributions provided the opportunity for the TWRA to initiate the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in the Nashville area three years ago. It has since expanded and is now taught in 21 schools in the Nashville metro area of Davidson County and five schools in the Williamson-Davidson county area of Brentwood. The program is reaching some 5,200 students each year. “We are proud to be a sponsor of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources
Foundation's National Archery in the Schools Program,” said Jacque Layfield of Gaylord Entertainment Foundation. “We are particularly interested in the future of arts, education and youth related organizations that have the most immediate and positive impact on the health and growth of our communities. Gaylord Entertainment Company supports a variety of organizations that help people improve the quality of their lives.” NASP is a joint venture between state departments of education and wildlife agencies that promotes student education, physical education, and participation in the life-long sport of archery for students in grades lour through twelve. Participating schools must send at least one instructor to an 8-hour training course to become a certified archery instructor and teach the course in school. “Cost for the NASP equipment is approximately S3,000 per school, which includes everything from bows and arrows to targets, bow" racks, safety netting, and curriculum materials. The contributions made it possible to purchase the necessary equipment for the schools and allow students to try their hand at a popular new sport,” Crawford said. NASP is a first step in developing life-long archers and bowhunters,
Crawford explained. After participating in NASP, the intent is for state agencies, local schools and park and recreation departments to partner in providing further opportunities for young people to continue their participation in archery and bowhunting. “Archery is a sport that anyone of any age or physical ability can participate in and enjoy success," Crawford said. “Not everyone can do that with ball sports but they can with archery. The goal is for arcnery to become as available to youth in Tennessee as are sports like baseball, soccer, or tennis. It's all about engaging the unengaged, about getting kids off the couch and outdoors.” Michelle Doerr, director of archery and bowhunting programs for the ATA. said the future for archery programs in the Nashville area is trending upward. In addition to the Nashville initiative, the ATA has helped boost community archery in Tennessee through funding of the Montgomery County Shooting'Comple.x near Clarksville, Tennessee. “Don really understands the strategies that are critical for implementing archery programs in schools and communities,” Doerr said. “I’m confident we'll see archery continue to grow in popularity in Nashville, as well as the rest of the state, and the ATA looks forward to being a strong partner in that endeavor.” Statewide, nearly 200 schools in Tennessee participate in NASP. For more information, contact Amy Hatfield at (803) 275-2257 or by e-mail at amyhatfield@archerytrade.org
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New Ulm. Minn. — In the news business, journalists often speak of letting a story breath so the facts and true representation of a thing cart surface to the top. In the case of the 2011 ATA Trade Show — held Jan. 6-8 in the Indianapolis Convention Center — the outcomes hinge on unpacking paperwork, shuffling through business cards ana putting things tn order. Getting perspective. And, often, doing a little math. Having just read through 10 pages of single-spaced manufacturer testimonials, it’s clear that, collectively, the feedback reveals quite a bit about the archery and bowhunting industry’s Trade Show. First, most companies attend the ATA Show to write orders and write orders they did. The Show also acted as a market indicator and manufacturers found optimistic and business-ready dealers. They also found the dealers who attended the ATA Trade Show were the decision-makers. So Show traffic was also highquality traffic. Below, find out what archery and bowhunting manufacturers were saying: “The people who are here are the real decision-makers, not only on the buying level but also on the sales level. I’ve had a rep actually come up to me and say. ’Ya know, I see the people here are legitimate buyers, and they're the people who really should be here. I think that really saves a lot of time.’ But even with that, almost every square inch of our booth was filled with people the entire Show.” — Ben Summers, director of operations, T.R.U. Ball Release Products “We had a great show. First-day attendance was incredible. We wrote lots of orders. What I was nappy to see was the attitude of the dealers. Everybody is much more positive than they were last year. Things are looking up. They're buying. You can judge a show by the amount of orders you write but. for me, it’s more about the number of people coming through the booth that you talk to.” — Jimmy Primos, chief operation officer, Primos Hunting Calls
Chris Smith showing Mexico's Ruben Ochoa the newAmerivan Whitetail Target “This was our second ATA Show and we did better than anticipated. We took more orders and signed up new dealers. We took advantage of everything we could to sell our products. We had a 20x30 booth, because we had a lot of traffic last year and wanted to make sure we could accommodate it this year.” — Brian Park, owner, president, Strother Archery “The industry mood was very positive, especially compared to a year ago when we were coming out of 2009. There’s a lot of hope that things are getting better. I sensed a lot of enthusiasm out there, so hopefully that will be true.” — Bob Link, vice president & general manager, TrueFlight Mfg. Co. “We consider ATA a must-go-to Show. If we’re not here, the customers are going to miss us. Whether we tie our presence to sales or not, it’s important to be here and show dealers our new wares. With Winner’s Choice, we’ve never sold a lot of product here, but the follow-up business has always been well worth it.” — Mike Slinkard, president, Winner’s Choice Custom Bow Strings and Human Energy Concealment Systems “It looks like the numbers definitely increased at the Show, and we’re very pleased to see that. Booth traffic was great throughout the Show, especially the first two days. Saturday was even pretty steady until right before the Show closed. Even though our reps hit the road starting in October, and we get a lot of our pre-orders written before the Show, we do some order writing here. There’s always a lot of dealers the reps can't reach, so they come here to write orders and conduct business.” — Ross Rinehart, International Account Manager for Bear Archery. Trophy Ridge and Rocket Broadheads “Order-writing seemed on par with previous shows. I don’t have the final numbers, but they seemed solid. This isn’t our big order-writing show, but some of our biggest customers were writing orders, so it’s been worthwhile. For me, the best thing about the Show is shaking hands and
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meeting dealers face to face. Even though I have contact with my customers year-round, it’s almost always by phone, except for occasional visits. When I’m on the road, I might see a dozen shops in a week’s time. At the Show, I see guys who I talk to weekly by phone. That strengthens the relationship.” — Taylor Edwards, sales representative. Gold Tip “We picked up a lot of orders right away Thursday morning. We had our best first day ever in all of our shows. I’m sure we had our best sales ever for the entire Show, and we usually write a lot of orders there.” — Skip King, product manager, Apple Archery “We did our best order-writing this year than ever. We didn’t always do a lot of order-writing at the Show, but this year we ran specials for the ATA Show, and it seemed like all the dealers took advantage of it. We did the Big Buck Tags and it worked out great. Nearly every order we wrote was through those coupons. Wc had steady traffic. What was really nice was that the people who were here were buying. That worked out very well. Our shooting lanes were active anti very busy.” — Ted Harpham, sales manager, Darton Archery "The ATA Show again delivered a great crowd. We had great traffic through our booth. We like to get dealers into our booth, put our catalog into their hands, and show them our products. It was the best ATA Show we can remember in many years.” — Brian Johansen, president. Buck Stop Lure Co. "The dealers who were here came in to look at products and write orders, so that was very good. We had a lot of quality prospects. At first 1 was a little startled because we’re used to having people coming through in waves, but with the bow companies located closer to the shooting lanes, traffic eased up across the floor and made things relatively calm. That was nice because there weren’t so many people clogging the aisles. They could move more freely.” — Larry Griffith, president/owner, Bohning Archery “Archery is a touch-feel business, especially in this new market where crossbows are getting explored for the first time. People want to see what they're like. So it’s important for us to have our product near the range where dealers can demonstrate it. It really enhanced the customers' experience when they come into our booth. They can try the product and immediately turn to a salesman for quality and qualified answers. That’s important for us. From Parker’s perspective, the Show exceeded our plans. We brought in 15 people. This was the only interview that I’ve stopped for the entire time.” — Paul Vaicunas, VP Crossbow Division, Parker Crossbows
“Booth traffic was very good. I think getting some of the big bow companies off the main aisles (and ouf connected to shooting lanes) that the middle of the floor opened up the whole building. It got more people wandering around and seeing more things.” — Todd Vaaler, director of operations, Gateway Feathers “We had phenomenal booth traffic. We did a lot of order writing and didn't slow down until late in the third day. The past two ATA Shows have been very successful for us, so it’s hard to compare one year to the next.” — Jackie Allen, sales manager and account executive, Barnett Crossbows “It’s been a fabulous show, with great traffic and very, very nice flow. We wrote a lot of orders, so it was very successful for us.” — Mike Walston, Chief operating officer, Wildgame Innovations “As Easton’s marketing manager, this show is always important to my work. It’s the one time each year when everyone is in one place at the same time. That gives us a lot of face-to-face time with magazines, the writers, the TV shows, and the other manufacturers we cross-promote with. It’s easier to schedule many of our meetings for the Show.
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ALPINE ARCHERY OFFERS JIM SHOCKEY’S ‘LIL GUFF™’ THE BOW FOR OUR FUTURE STARS.
Alpine Archery has always had its eyes on the future and nothing is more important to the sport than our future generation of archers and bowhunters. It started with the popular Alpine Colt. a bow designed specifically for the youth market. Now Alpine has taken these two decades of expertise and manufacturing prowess and is proud to offer the new LIL GUFF compound bow. Endorsed by hunting superstar Jim Shockey. Alpine’s LIL GUFF is a design achievement every parent will be happy to place in their children's hands and importantly, every child will be excited to shoot. Bob Proctor, President of Alpine made the announcement: "We know the future rests with our younger generation. It is imperative that not only do we get them interested in the sport of archery' but we provide the absolute best equipment possible to ensure they succeed at it and enjoy it to the fullest so they will stay in it. We have pulled out all the stops with the introduction of
our 2011 Jim Shockey Signature Series LIL GUFF to make sure every child shooting one will be pleased with the performance and accuracy of this bow." The LIL GUFF features a machined aluminum riser with Power Tuff limbs and Radial Force A cams. It sports 7” of draw adjustments of 17” to 23” and weight range of 10 to 35 pound peak with 65% let-off. The bow is 32”overall with a maneuverable 28” axle-to-axle length and weighs / a light 2.5 lbs. The LIL GUFF is ' designed to fit children in ages of 5 to 12 years and is available in black/bonz and black/pink camo The LIL GUFF comes in at a parent pleasing low retail of only S219. Alpine didn’t compromise so you don’t have to either. Want your children loving the sport of archery? Put a LIL GUFF in their hands and watch them really enjoy hitting what they aim at. Alpine Archery - Keeping their eyes on the future.
ALPINE NEW CONCORDE THRIVES ON THE ‘X’ When it comes to blowing the center out of a target for fun or for steel nerved competition, accuracy, smooth shooting characteristics, forgiveness and dependability reign supreme. These assets are what make the new CONCORDE Target from Alpine Archery a shooters dream bow. Alpine President Bob Proctor made the introduction, “The CONCORDE is a bow that is designed to put arrow after arrow in the X. It is a pleasure to shoot with its longer 40” axle-toaxle length and 8.125” brace height. We know what it takes to compete and to win National and International competition and this bow will continue that winning legacy. ” The new CONCORDE is set on a machined aluminum riser and 13” limb design. It comes with adjustable draw length modules of 27” to 31” and draw weights of 50 and 60 pounds. The cam system is the small Veloctec™ model with Alpine’s patented precision ball bearing technology for a smoother draw
and release. The machined limb pockets hold each limb in perfect alignment for shot after shot precision consistency. Each bow is then fitted for a beautiful, sculpted rosewood grip. The CONCORDE also has an 1BO Rating of 315 fps. After all accuracy doesn’t have to mean slow. The CONCORDE Target model is available in stand out white riser/black limbs, or black on black to fit your mood, your style and the shooting line. Put your competition on notice, CONCORDE is there to win. Alpine - Let the Games Begin
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NEW ULM, MN — The Archcry Trade Association's Board of Directors has chosen Jan. 10-12, Tuesday through Thursday, as the dates Ibr the 2012 Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio. Jay McAninch, ATA CEO/President said he expects dealers to embrace the Tuesday-Thursday format in 2012. Recalling the 2010 ATA Trade Show in Columbus, which had a WednesdayFriday run. McAninch said: "We got past those concerns about weekday vs. weekend shows the last time we were there. Many of our dealers and Show attendees actually preferred the weekdays. And those who didn’t proclaim it as a preference were largely indifferent, showing no favor for the weekend over weekdays or vice versa.” The Jan. 10-12, 2012, schedule also allows exhibitors attending both the ATA and SHOT shows time to make the transition between events. The SHOT Show will be Jan. 17-20 at the Sands Convention Center. McAninch estimates more than 100 of the approximately 500 ATA exhibitors also display at the SHOT Show. Booth selection for the 2012 Show starts in April and information will be mailed to all Trade Show exhibitor contacts in early March. Exhibitors with preference points will be assigned a date and time to select their space, which will be done by telephone. New companies and returning companies without preference points will select booth space once the call schedule is complete. In addition, early-bird registration opens June 1 for dealers, retailers, sales reps and other show attendees. Nearly 300 ATA members capitalized on early-bird incentives in June 2010 by signing up during the first week of registration. For more information about the 2012 Show, contact Maria Lewis at (866) 266-2776, ext. 2, or e-mail, marialewis@ archerytrade.org.
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Dave Coldwell ofToxonics explaining a sight to his customers at the 2011 ATA show To repeat a quote from Mark Twain, "The reports of my death have been seriously exaggerated.", and the rumors of the permanent closure ofToxonics Archery Sights are also untrue. In February of 2011, Archery Industry Veteran Dave "Fletch" Coldwell completed the Asset Purchase ofToxonics from Roger and Scott Slates. Dave was quoted; "I've known Roger and Scott Slates for over 25 years and have been a loyal Toxonics archery sight user ever since my first Allen Compound bow. 1 even had the opportunity to represent Toxonics in KY and TN and was impressed with how well the Slates kept up with the needs of the archery shops. It has always been evident that Roger and Scott were talking, (and listening) to the archery' shop dealers and seemed to be quick to respond to what the dealers needed. I have dedicated myself to this process and plan to fully carry on the tradition of superb customer service that has been associated with the name: Toxonics." Toxonics Archery Accessories, LLC can be reached at: (270) 393-0115 or fax: (270) 393-0139, 342 Cal Batsel Road. Bowling Green, KY, 42104. Web and e-mail access coming soon.
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.reheiiViNew^. fliBrnni SKY Conquest Advantage 25” ILF Riser The First Reflexed Competition Riser TheAll Nov ConquestAdvantage 25 ” Competition Recurve is here!
Designed from the ground up taking the template of Earl Hoyt Jr.’s legendary SKY Riser and incorporating our, new innovations. The Conquest Advantage platform specifically designed to maximize limb performance at competition distances. The riser accepts any ILF Limbs. Reflexed up to 1 /»' more than competitors risers for superior arrow speed and performance. Neutrally balanced in the hand so you only add the weight you need to help minimize bow-arm fatigue over a long days shooting. The riser is available in anodized Storm Black, Champaign Silver, and Lost Camo Film Dip TM. Team the SKY Conquest Advantage with SKY ILF Carbon Elite Limbs for revolutionary' performance. We make these limbs on the original SKY Presses with the latest in core, backing, and facing materials. We make these limbs matched and balanced in pairs specifically to your exact draw length for smoothness and stability. These limbs are available with your choice of Hard-Rock Maple or Foam Cores. We hand selected AAA Grade, Hard-Rock Maple for its natural rigidity and use US made Syntactic Foam specially developed for limb cores. Plus, we use our proprietary, SA5 Carbon Composite in both Bias and Unidirectional Weave to make the most Torsionally Ridged limbs on the market today. SKY Archery USA is back with a revolutionary new riser and limbs - put the SKY Conquest Advantage with SKY ILF Carbon Elite Limbs on your team!
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Sixth Lens Added In Verifier Series
As bowhunters age they often find it difficult to focus on both pins and the game beyond. Specialty Archery, LLC developed the Verifier system to sharpen the sight picture with a lens that screws into any of the company’s threaded peep sights.
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For 2011 Specialty Archery, LLC has added a #4 Verifier. The #4 Verifier is a slightly weaker power than any Verifier previously offered and is designed for hunters needing a minimal amount of assistance to see the sight pins clearly. Like the other powers, #5 through #9, the new #4 Verifier is made in 1/8” and 1/4" sizes to fit our Super Ball Peep and
Hooded styles like this standard 1/8” peep or large 1/4” model. Color stripes on the side of the Verifier indicate the power, and many retailers have a Verifier Display you can use to see which lens is the best fit for your eyes. The new #4 is designated by a Silver stripe, #5 is Purple, #6 is Pink, #1 is Blue, #8 is White and the strongest lens, #9 is Orange. The Verifier lenses are sold individually or in kits with our hunting peeps. The suggested retail price is S25 for a single 1/8” Verifier lens and S27 for a single 1/4” Verifier lens. Kits are available for S51 or S54, depending on the peep model included in the kit. Another benefit of our peep system is the ability to use interchangeable apertures, allowing you to hunt with a large peep and then screw in an aperture as small as 1/32” for use on well-lit target ranges, without resighting your bow. Apertures come in these sizes 1/32”, 3/64”, 1/16”, 3/32” and 1/8”. If you are using one of our large 1/4” peeps, you will also need a Reducer to adapt the apertures to that larger peep body. Apertures can be used alone or in combination with a Verifier lens, and like the Verifiers they are sold singly or in sets. For a list of pro shops that have Verifier displays, see the company’s web
site at www.specialtyarch.com. You can also call the Spencer. Iowa firm at (712) 580-5762 for more information or to request a catalog, and can contact staff by email at technical@specialtyarch.com
CARBON EXPRESS PACKS A LIGHTWEIGHT LINE CUTTER PUNCH Carbon Express Introduces the CXL-Pro to their line of Target Arrows Flushing, Michigan - Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation, introduces the CXL- Pro, the lightest line cutting shaft in the Carbon Express® portfolio. Equipped with three different sizes to fit all draw weights, the CXL- Pro gives shooters an upper hand with the large diameter allowing the shooter to cut the line for a higher score. “The CXL-Pro offers shooters a large cutting
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diameter in a lightweight package that meets all the regulations of IFAA, NAA, and F1TA. It’s the perfect arrow for those that are devoted to superior consistency in their shooting,” stated Mike Snyder, the company’s Marketing Manager. The CXL-Pro features the patented Diamond Weave technology offering unparallel spine consistency so that every intricate shot hits the desired destination. In addition, the arrows feature BullDog™ nock collars for unrelenting strength and durability from potential nock end impact damage.
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CXL-Pro technical specs: •Straightness: +/- .0025" max •Weight tolerance: +/- 1.0grains, •Spine selection tolerance: +/-. 002 ”. •Sizes: 150, 250, 350 •Suggested Retail: S 164.95 /12 pack
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Specialty Archery, LLC Expands Ability to Sharpen Sight Pins for Hunters
Archer Newsi&i Brod u <=tf Norway Industries sheds light on the Zeon Fusion Vane Myrtle Point, OR: Long-known for quality archery products, Norway NORWAY Industries has now unleashed the Zeon ' INDUSTRIES Fusion Vane causing shooters to look at vanes in a whole new light. For literally thousands of years, bowhunters have struggled with the dilemma of seeing their arrows in flight and consequently knowing if they found their mark. In recent years, heavy lighted nocks have been the answ'er for some but are not legal in all 50 states, or allowed for Pope and Young club entries. In lieu of this. Norway Industries set out to do what they do best, break the rules and develop products that change the game and force the industry to re-think what it knows of
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Opti-Logic Corporation Announces Addition to their Micro Rangefinder Series Tullahoma. TN: Opti-Logic Corporation, makers of the w'orld's first Consumer Priced Ballistics Compensating Laser Rangefinders and distributors of top quality binoculars reveals the addition of another feature-rich, small package laser rangefinder to their Micro Laser Rangefinder Series - The Micro JI. Based on the construction and case of its pocket-sized predecessor the Micro I, the new' Opti-Logic Micro II is one more example of how Opti-Logic is pushing the envelope of rangefinder technology. Measuring a petite 3 1/4 inches L X 2 1/2 inches H X 1 3/8 inches W the Micro II is stout but offers but loaded with features any hunter can benefit from including an extended 800 yard ranging capability. Unlike the Micro I that is specifically designed with bowhunters in mind, the Micro 11 takes into consideration the various needs of the two-season firearm and bow
possibilities and products. The result is Norway’s new edge-glow' Zeon Fusion Vanes. Zeon Fusion Vanes utilize a proprietary material that carries light to the vane edges similar to fiber optic technology, and increases visibility in all light conditions. This provides bowhunters and target archers with the opportunity to visually track their arrows as they fly downrange or through the woods, without the aid of any electronics or additional light source. Zeon Fusion Vanes eliminate the need for lighted nocks and maintain proper front-of-center by maintaining the same weight as standard Fusion Vanes. They are available in four color options - red, green, yellow and orange and can be purchased in packs of 36. Norway Industries offers the Zeon Fusion Vanes in the popular 2.1 inch length. Die-hard Fusion shooters can rest assured knowing that the new Zeon Vanes are produced using the exact same proprietary blending process that “fuses” the clear base with the colored blade and ensures unrivaled broadhead and target point accuracy. In addition to perfect adhesion, real-world durability, and consistency like no other, Zeon Fusion Vanes offer higher odds of game recovery and the peace of mind of knowing exact impact sites and arrow' flight paths. For more information on Zeon Fusion Vanes or to learn more about Norway Industries product lines, visit www. norwayindustries.com.
hunter with a total reflective range of 800 yards and the ability to effortlessly range deer or other game to 400 yards. Fully loaded with huge features this simple-touse unit features Ballistics Compensating VACO technology (Vertical Angle Compensation). Low light conditions are no match for the Micro II with a selfadjusting internal Red Dot Aiming system that is brilliantly displayed through fully coated, magnification-free optics with 50mm of monstrous eye relief. A single CR123 battery powers the adaptable Micro II while three easily selected ranging modes are available with simple one-touch operation: Yardage, Meters and Ballistics Compensation with VAC™. Each ranging mode is clearly and easily displayed on the backside of the unit by a vivid-green LED light- no guess work here! The waterproof and shock-resistant
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Micro II sports a rubber-coated, velvet like finish, that offers durability for years of hard wear. The vertical orientation of the Micro II is easily cradled in even the smallest of hands and at less than 4 ounces this uber-compact unit is not only a space saver, but ultra-light! Big game and bivy hunters alike will appreciate its feather light design and rugged construction along with its extensive features. Included w’ith each rangefinder is a deluxe, black Cordura-like, carrying case with noisefree magnetic closure, belt loop and tether clip making it a snap to access during those split-second, dare-to-be-great situations at the trophy-of-a-lifetime. As with all OptiLogic products the Micro II includes a full two-year warranty against manufacturer's defects. Estimated MSRP: S329.95 Opti-Logic Corporation holds several proprietary patents including ballistics compensation labeled as VAC™ (Vertical Angle Compensation), manufactures and distributes an extensive line of high-quality products including a comprehensive line of rangefinders, binoculars and accessories. To learn more about Opti-Logic products visit www.opti-logic.com; or call (888) 678-4564 (Ol’TILOG).
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Logan, UT- Seen on numerous television shows and DVD series, various advertisements and co-host of the popular North American Whitetail TV; Stan Potts is a household name among whitetail enthusiasts and big game hunters alike. For the better part of the last 40 years this outdoor icon has traveled the globe in search of trophy animals all while doing so with what he refers to as "that little red release" faithfully suspended from his bow string. For 2011 Hot Shot manufacturing is pleased to announce the Stan Potts Signature Series release aid - a little red release on steroids. Framed on the concept of Stan's infamous "little red release" and the current Hot ShotTempest, Stan's namesake accessory is a technological quantum leap from the release that's spanned the career of this bowhunting superstar. Produced for passionate bowhunters, the Stan Potts Signature Series is designed for a perfect ergonomic fit and boasts additional surface area on the handle for unparalleled comfort. By adding surface to the handle's face where an archer's fingers touch. Hot Shot has eliminated annoying finger tingle, numbness and dead hand. Hot Shot's exclusive 2-Thirds™ case design creates a space where each internal part stays in place eliminating sear misalignment and misfires, which of course is pinnacle
while taking shots at big game. Precision milled from high-grade aluminum for extreme durability and anodized to red luster on one side and a deep black on the other, this release is not only distinctive in it's styling but maintains a similar look to Stan's original trusted counterpart.
Equally suited for the wood lot or target range, the Stan Potts Signature Series is available in three- and four-finger models with single-screw adjustment for trigger travel and trigger tension, while a multiple axis thumb post allows boundless projection, tilt and distance adjustment equaling an exact-fit for any hand size or shooting style. The silky-smooth and ultra-crisp internal mechanism and hook feature Hot Shot's exclusive Titanium-Diamond Nitride™ coating and hardening process that equal stronger parts with 60-percent less friction than 440 Stainless Steel. This process pledges a hook and sear
system that won't exhibit any brittleness under even the most extreme working temperatures from Canada's most extreme northern whitetail range to the foothillsand canyons of Arizona's Coues deer country. This Hot Shot exclusive process allows the release's internal pans to be cut from a softer metal, creating more precise angles and tighter tolerances. However, don't confuse soft metal with decreased quality. Haling from an Aerospace pedigree, this unique process creates rock-solid parts with a surface hardness of over Rockwell 70! Hot Shot Manufacturing began in 1975 and for over 30 years has been a staple in the release aid business. After changing hands in April 2008. Research and Development of Hot Shot's 2011 product lineup has been under way. During this time a group of dedicated and knowledgeable engineers, hunters, target archers and non-archery related individuals have painstakingly reviewed and designed what those associated with Hot Shot believe to be one of the industry’s most comprehensive, practical and welldesigned release aid line. For 2011, Hot Shot Manufacturing will be offering seven new release designs in three respective release categories. The Infinity index finger release. Tempest T-handle thumb button and X-tacy back tension. For more information on the new Stan Potts Signature Series or the rest of the Hot Shot line up visit www. hotshotnianufacturing.com or call (800) 551-3076.
Spot Hogg Offers Bulletproof Pins On Their Entire Line Of Sights For 2011!
Harrisburg, OR- With a reputation for producing “The World’s Toughest Archery Products”, Spot Hogg has taken things a step further by equipping every one of their sights with Bulletproof Pins for 2011.
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simple philosophy ofcreating the toughest. most rugged products on the market. The rigors of a single high-country elk hunt can expose major flaws in any product, and those that don’t stand up to abuse quickly find their way into the trash. One particular accessory - the sight - has been the bane of many Western hunts through flimsy, exposed fiber optics. Exasperated hunters eventually turned their eyes to Spot Hogg, and have never turned back. Now those same hunters can experience even more piece of mind knowing that every Spot Hogg sight, from the Tommy Hogg to the Right On, will now be offered with Spot Hogg’s virtually indestructible aluminum Bulletproof Pins. Bulletproof Pins differ from the weaker, exposed pins of lesser sights by offering fully protected fiber optics that won’t snap or crack even when slammed around on the back of a four-wheeler or J9
dropped on unforgiving rocky landscape while glassing a mountain basin. In addition to serious durability. Bulletproof pins won’t let hunters down in low light conditions by sacrificing available light. Each pin gathers copious amounts of light and offers hunters the opportunity to capitalize at the moment of truth, even if it occurs as the last few minutes of shooting light fades into darkness. To cater to each individual hunter’s preference. Bulletproof Pins will be available in customizable colors and three sizes - ,010-inch. ,019-inch and .029inch. This provides bowhunters with the opportunity to configure a sight exactly how they want it. meaning there’s no reason to settle for anything less. For more information on the entire line of Spot Hogg hunting products visit www.spothogg.com or call (888) 3027768.
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Hot Shot Manufacturing Introduces The Stan Potts Signature Series Release Aid
TIRCHERV George Chapman Archery Technical Certification School to Continue A pair of longtime archery industry' professionals have stepped forward to continue the legacy of their friend, associate and mentor, the late George Chapman, by resuming the regular offering of Archery Technical Certified Training Programs he first launched more than 20 years ago. Steve VanZile and Monte Maliongas. who served as associates and instructors in Chapman’s programs for the past decade, are currently in the process of scheduling certified Bow Technician Training sessions for 2011 and beyond. As the Special Projects Manager for PSE Archery in 1989, George Chapman decided to become proactive over what he perceived as an alarming attrition rate among archery dealerships. Believing that only through education could the negative trend be reversed. Chapman first devised a simple but effective program teaching retailers how to succeed and thrive in the shooting sports industry. As a result, the first schools were held at the PSE manufacturing plant located in Tucson, Arizona, consisting of an intensive, five-day program covering both business and technical training. Later in the 1990s. Van Zile and Maliongas worked in concert with Mr. Chapman to develop the intensive two-day Archery Technical Certification Program to train and certify dealers and their employees on the technical aspects of the compound bow. The program consists of a 90-page color manual, lecture and intensive hands-on training. Following Mr. Chapman’s retirement from PSE in 2005, he continued to present his technical training program at locations across the country, with the assistance of VanZile and Maliongas. Mr. Chapman died June 11, following several months of deteriorating health issues. He was 75. In continuing with its founder’s dealer training legacy and his basic tenets, the Chapman Archery Technical Certification School demonstrates the latest technological advancements in archery equipment. Graduates of the Certified Bow Technician course will have the knowledge and ability to perform all the tasks required to work in or run an archery shop.
George, Patti, Monte and Steve at one of their many schools. Curriculum includes but is not limited to: -The latest compound bow and cam technology, including risers and limb design. - Understanding cam and wheel timing; including twin cam, single cam. hybrid and binary cam designs. - Proper and safe use of a bow press. - How to inspect and completely tear down, repair and rebuild a compound bow. - How to replace string and cables and properly reset timing. - How to measure draw length, let-off percentage (actual vs. effective) and arrow velocity using ATA standards. - How to measure “power stroke” and why it is important. - How to measure Kinetic Energy. - How to measure brace height and tiller. - How to install a string loop, tie in a peep and install string serving. - Latest arrow materials and designs. - Arrow rest design and proper setup. - Pricing, labor, and much more. “We feel George would want us to continue in his footsteps through coaching, training and bringing the latest archery technology to the dealers and their employees," VanZile said. “We realize that we cannot replace George Chapman, but we will strive to live up to the high standard he created for the school that bears his name.” VanZile noted that tentative 2011 dates for the Chapman Archery Technical Certification School include May 14 -15 and June 11-12 at Kinsey’s Archery in Mount Joy, PA. Registration information may be obtained by calling Kinsey’s Archery at (800) 366-4269. Manufacturers sponsoring and supporting the Chapman
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Shrewd Archery is pleased to announce NEW stabilizer products for 2011. The NOMAD stabilizer line features incredibly stiff.995” OD carbon fiber wrap tubing that is very lightweight and offers less flex than any other product in its class. This stabilizer will allow the shooter to load all the weights on that they want without fear of overloading the tubing. NOMAD stabilizers are available in both front stabilizer lengths of 18” through 36” in 2” increments so that the bow may be balanced precisely to the shooter’s preference. These stabilizers feature internal vibration dampening material that eliminates the need for a shock of any kind on the front of the stabilizer where it can interfere with weight placement. An accessory front shock system is available for any shooter who wants to add additional vibration
dampening to the system. All NOMAD products feature an adjustable weight system that includes 3 loz stainless steel end weights and 2 l/3oz aluminum end weights for the most flexible weight system offered by any manufacturer. Additional weights are available for those desiring more mass weight for their stabilizer system. Side bars of 10” through 14” are also available with all of the same features and flexibility of the front stabilizer.
The SHREWD-1 stabilizer is also NEW for 2011 and has all the same great features of the NOMAD in a slightly thinner tube diameter. The tubing on the SHREWD-1 is .875” OD which gives less wind resistance and slightly lower overall weight without sacrificing functionality.
Not willing to have such great stabilizers without the proper way to adjust the system. Shrewd Archery is now producing adjustable V-Bars in both single side and double side models. These feature integrated QD fittings for rapid removal of stabilizers and side rods with foil vertical and lateral adjustment for proper balance.
Contact Shrewd Archery at www.shrewdarchery.com or call (540) 387-2922 for pricing and availability.
New Full BoreTM: Maximum Diameter Carbon Shooter Large Diameter Design and Unrivaled Accuracy Maximizes Big Scores execution. Full Bore includes the proven UNI bushings to provide superior nock alignment, protect the nock end of the shaft, and eliminate bulky collars for a flush fit that smoothly clears the arrow rest. Nock bushings are available that accept either Super/3D or G Nocks. Go big with Full Bore. Take your game the next level with the speed and precision of the king size carbon line-cutter from Easton. To see Easton’s complete line of target arrows, visit www.eastonarchery.com.
Engineered specifically for world-level competition—Easton Full Bore is the perfect mix of speed and large-diameter—the ultimate shaft for indoor and 3D archery. Pro-caliber Full Bore is designed to offer archers the best carbon line-cutter available today. A max 27/64 diameter with Easton world-class target specifications gives you the edge to score with the precision needed to take the title. Since archery returned to the Olympics in 1972, Easton arrow technologies have won every' medal. Full Bore’s design draws from this winning experience utilizing multi-layer SuperliteTM carbon construction with uncompromising tolerances, allowing shooters to think less about equipment and focus more on shot
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Archery Technical Certification School are Outer Limits Archery, Precision Shooting Equipment, Axcel Sights, New Archery Products. BCY, Doinker Stabilizers, American Whitetail Targets, Hamskea Archery Solutions, Last Chance Archery, G5 Outdoors, Bohning Archery, Easy Eye Archery, ACU Archery, Coffey Marketing, Gibbs Archery, Spot-Hogg, Pine Ridge Archery Products, and Scorpion Venom Archery Products. For further information on the Chapman Archery Technical Certification School, contact Steve Van Zile via e-mail at svanzile@rochester.rr.com or Monte Maliongas at mam 152198@yahoo.com.
THE 2011ISAA PRO AM SETS ALL TIME RECORD ATTENDANCE January 14-16, 2011 The Iowa ProAm archery tournament is still as popular as ever. There were 571 shooters from 31 states and Canada. Thanks to the sponsors and the loyal participants, the tournament continues to attract new people. It will be moving to Des Moines, Iowa for 2012. The details will be posted on the website isaaproam. com The tournament is planning to expand the youth participation by adding a NASP division. The new facility will help the tournament expand its venue. 2012 should be a great time at a new location. Don’t forget to thank the sponsors for making this happen.
Top: Shooting line and manufacturer exhibits Below: Champion archers receiving their checks.
Iowa Pro Am Sponsors Mathews Alpen Optics BCY Strings Delta Targets Gold Tip Inc. Hammer Hanger Hoyt USA Specialty Archery Mason City Convention & Visitors Bureau Iowa Department of Economic Development
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The 2010 Northern Region Championship was a huge success, enjoying a 40% bump in attendance, in its 4th year at Iroquois Archery Club in Rensselaer, Indiana. In only 4 years, the field has been credited with 6 National records, 1 in 2007 by Jason McKittrick,
2010 Champion Duel Team from Indiana (I to r) Wischmeier, Bailey, Lovely and Wiseman.
3 in 2010 by Katarina Scrivener, and 2 in 2010 by Ian Coombe. Congratulations to all, and make your plane reservations, to shoot on the finest field for setting National records, July 9th and 10th, 2011!!! The venue is one of the most remarkable locations in
the United States, so come see for yourself. The 2010 Northern was once again under the watchful eyes of DOS Brian Sheffler and Judge Suzy Markley, which oversaw a 2-day 70-meter STAR format to compete respectively for Northern and Indiana titles. In addition, the Duel in the Cornfield saw the gap between Indiana and Michigan narrowing, and the competition between Illinois and Ohio heating up. In fact, this is the first year Ohio has not placed in the top 3, since the inception of the Duel in the early 90’s. Indiana’s Duel Team of Wischmeier/Lovely/ Bailey/Wiseman, defeated Michigan’s Team of Bainbridge/Bailey/Cieslinski/Meyers, for the 2010 Duel in the Cornfield Crown. Illinois, with the team of Munson/Staal/Querol/Miller, edged out Ohio for the third place trophy. The 2011 Northern will be an even bigger event, with more shooting space available and even better amenities. Complete shade and awnings, will be available for all shooters entirely down the line, provided by the Northern Archery Association. As usual, next year attendees will be fortunate to attend the fabulous all u can eat BBQ, hosted by the great people of Iroquois Archery Club. Vendors will also be in attendance for spectator/competitor enjoyment! If you’d like information on the 2011 event, email Jason atjns94@att.net
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This month we Salute
There are only a handful of bowhunters whose names and faces are instantly recognizable to fellow prac titioners of the sport, and fewer people still have given their lives to bowhunting, personally and profession ally, blazing a trail for others to follow while leaving giant sized tracks as evidence of their being on this earth. Jim Dougherty is such a man.
George and Betty Gardner recently expressed their continued support for the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum by pledging $100,000 to further assist in the Hall's mission as well as the expansion of the Museum complex located in Springfield, Missouri.
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•.POMA (Professional Outdoor Media Association) Award - 2007 • Archery Hall of Fame Icon Award - 2006 • Bowhunter Magazine's 25 Archers for the Ages, 1996 • Safari Club International Bowhunters Hall of Fame, 1993 • International Bowhunters Clinic Hall of Fame, 1992 • Member, Archery Hall of Fame Veteran's Committee • Recognized for his untinng efforts promoting bowhunting worldwide • President and Executive Secretary, Pope & Young Club • Board Member, National Bowhunter Education Foundation • President and Vice President, American Archery Council • Board Member, Archery Manufacturers & Merchants Organization • President and Vice President, Archery Incorporated • Chairman, Bear Archery Bowhunting Council • Professional Archer of the Year, 1977 . • California Archery Hall of Fame, 1984 Vr • Author and magazine wnter sSzBp' * J • Over 58 years service to archery
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The 2010 Presley s Midwest Open Archery Tournament
Presley ’s Midwest Open
December 4, 5, 2010 Article by Tom Dorigatti Photos by Joe Jacoby, Sr.
Amateur Overall Female Champion Dawn Keller wins the Aurora Bow Case
Amateur Overall Male Champion Bridger Deaton wins the Aurora Bow Case
The 4th annual Presley's M idwest Open Archery Tournament was held on December 4, 5, 2010 at Presley’s Outdoors in Bartonville, Illinois. 193 archers from 16 different states attended this event. The tournament follows the same shooting, round, and scoring format as the Iowa Pro-Am. The first round is shot on the NFAA blue face with the X-ring counting as 6 points, and the remainder of the spot counting five points, for a total possible of 360 points. The second round is shot on the multi-color “Vegas” target face and is scored with the “inner-X” as 11 points, then 10 points for the inner gold ring, and 9 points for the remainder of the “gold” for a total possible of 330 points. We apologize in advance if some persons feel left out. Due to space limitations, we are not able to print the complete listing of all the results. All competitors did receive a personal copy of the final results of this tournament. Thus, a brief synopsis of the results is provided in the article below. Due to the space limitations, we cannot publish loads of pictures. In addition, some shooters that won were not present for awards, and other pictures taken didn’t turn out as we had wanted. We hope that the readers understand these restrictions. You can see and print out a copy of the final results by going to the following web site: www.presleysoutdoors.com . In addition, you will be
able to view pictures from the tournament from the web-site by clicking on the appropriate link. There is also information within the presentation concerning how you can secure suitable JPEG copies of the pictures you desire so that you can get them printed up at your local store. There are two major divisions for this tournament; the Amateur (trophy) division, and the Championship (money) Division. Each division has numerous classes that sub-divide the shooters further. Trophy Shooters shoot only for awards in this tournament, and are not eligible for any monetary prizes. One added feature of this tournament is the awarding of an Aurora Pro double bowcase, emblazoned with the Presley’s Outdoors logo to each of the following Overall winners: Amateur Overall Female Champion and Amateur Overall Male Champion; Overall Female Championship, and Overall Male Championship. What this means is that any male or female in the Amateur Division or the Championship Division is eligible to win this award, regardless of age or shooting class. This makes for a very interesting tournament and competition for the Overall High Score Award! For the 2010 event once again, in the Amateur Division, the Male Overall Champion bowcase was won by a Young Adult, winning out on a 3-way 48
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tie at 674. The winner, Bridger Deaton from Iowa was the last one to miss the “11 -ring” on Sunday’s Vegas 330 round, and thus won the Overall Male Amateur Title. Dawn Keller from Indiana, competing in Adult Female Freestyle won the Overall Amateur Female Championship award with a fine 657. On Saturday, Scott Starnes, Joshua Dickerson, Darrin
Christenberry, Jackie White, Lynn Hoch, Jon Cooper, and Joel Kuecker all shot perfect scores of 360. In addition, 7 persons shot scores of 359: Richard Potter. Tim Gillingham, Lee Gibbs, Eric Griggs, Bryan Lovely, Chris Eggers, and James Malone. On Sunday, the highest score shot was 327 out of a possible 330, shot by the Men's Overall Champion. Scott Stames. Richard
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Potter, from Missouri shot a fine 326 on Sunday, closely followed with 325’s shot by Josh Dickerson (Ml), and Kevin Shaw (IL). Darrin Christenberry (IN), Jackie White (MO), and Keith Trail (NC) all shot 324’s on Sunday’s Round. The competition was very tight in all classes in both the Amateur and Championship Divisions. One of the closest battles occurred in the Amateur Young Adult division where both Danny Button (WI) and Bridger Deaton (IA) both finished the competition with scores of 674. Danny had the lead by 5 points with a fine 357 on Saturday, while Bridger made a great comeback with a 322 on Sunday to tie Danny. Danny was able to eek out the victory over Bridger in a shoot off for first place in that Division. In Amateur Male Freestyle, Stacey Boyd (TN) was able to hang on through the strength of his Saturday round to win by 3 points over Ryan Greenlief (IL), 657 to 654, while local shooter Steve Stover (IL) posted a 669 total score for 3rd place. In Championship Male Bowhunter Freestyle, Jim Hutchinson from Illinois was tied with Robert Knieriem from Indiana, Chris Berry from Missouri, and Bill Pelligrino from Colorado after Saturday’s round; all four shooters having shot fine 358’s. Jim was able to put together a 322 score on Sunday for a total of 680 points, to win by 5 points over Robert and Chris. Jim took home a check for S556.09, while 2nd Place went to Robert Knieriem ($333.65), score of 675, while 3rd place went to Chris Berry of Illinois, also with a score of 675. That tie was broken with the “last to miss the “X" on Sunday’s round. The Championship Lady’s Freestyle Division was a battle among Jamie Van Natta (OH), Sally Robic (MI), Sony 50
DeCramer (MN), and Nancy Zorn (IL). On Saturday, Jamie, Sally, and Nancy all shot 357’s, while Sonya was only one point behind at 356. It all came down to the wire on that Championship Bale with Sunday’s 330 round competition. Jamie was able to put together a solid 319 score for a total of 676 to win over Sally Robie who had a score of 314 and a total of 671. Sonya was able to put together a sold 313 score on Sunday to garner 3rd place. Jamie Van Natta took home the Aurora Bow case as the Overall Women’s Champion and a check for $695.11. Sally took home a check for $417.07. While Sonya’s efforts paid off with a check for $278.04. Dawn Keller (IN), on the strength of her strong 348 on Saturday, and another strong performance on Sunday with a score of309 was able to get the win and the Overall Amateur Women’s Championship bow case. Laurie Schuh came in 2nd with a score of 639, closely followed by fellow Illinii and friend, Kathy Pindell with a 638. In the Amateur Women’s Bowhunter Freestyle Class, Kim Rigney (IL) and Katherine Potter (MO) both tied at a total score of 623. Kim won the shoot off by a score of 30 to 28. In the Senior Male Freestyle Class, there was once again a close race. After Saturday’s round, Doug Grade (WI) had a one point lead over Jim Krumel (IN), 352 to 351. Once again, it came down to who could hold up against the surge of scoring and pressure. Jim Krumel pulled out the victory by shooting a 311 to Doug Grade’s 309 for the one-point victory. 3rd place went to Earl Raymond, a local favorite, with a score of 648. In the Championship Men’s Freestyle Limited Class, Erika Strassman from Wisconsin took home the first place check of $556.09 with a score of 648. In addition,
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Erika also set a new Tournament Record Olympic with a 554. In Amateur Men’s in this Class with her score of 648, beating Bowhunter Freestyle, Chris Botkins the old record by 8 points. 2nd place (MO) stayed one point ahead of 2nd place went to Emory Budzinksi of Wisconsin finisher Matthew Graesch on each day and at 619 ($333.65), while 3rd place went also set a new tournament record for the to Ron Moschetz of Illinois with a 616 Class with a 666 final score, to Matthew’s 664. 3rd Place was won by Jason Forck (S222.43). The Championship Senior Men’s (IL) with a652. Robert Webber (IN) set a new Freestyle Class was again won by Don Ward (WI), on the strength of his 357 tournament record in the Amateur Men's score on Saturday to finish with a total of Olympic style with a total score of 609, 678, and taking home a check for $759.06. shattering the previous record of 558 for . Dave Barnsdale (Michigan) recovered the class. 2nd Place went to Larry Skinner, from a “bad" round on Saturday to earn who tied the previous record of 558. In the Senior Female Freestyle Class, second place ($443.75) with a total score of 673. 3rd Place ($283.60) went to Jim Janette Domke (WI) won for the 2nd year Burns of Wisconsin with a 671, while in a row with a score of 627, while Karol the 4th place check for $191.85 went to Swank (Iowa) shot a score of 590 for 2nd Jeffrey Hunt from Michigan with a 669 place. Bob Shipman (IA) also won the Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Class total score. As always, the battle was on from the for the 2nd year in a row with a 654, starting arrow in the Championship Men’s while Wayne Thomas (IL) shot a total Freestyle class with 54 paid competitors score of 608, followed by Ray Jones (IA) (including “no-shows") in this single class with a 577. Iowa’s Marcia Jones won alone. As mentioned earlier, on Saturday. 7 the Amateur Senior Female Bowhunter shooters, Scott Starnes, Joshua Dickerson. Freestyle class with a score of 625, which Darrin Christenberry, Jackie White, Lynn is a new tournament record for that Class. For the younger folks, the Youth Male Hoch, Jon Cooper, and Joel Kuecker all shot perfect scores of 360. In addition, Freestyle Class was won by Missouri’s 7 persons shot scores of 359: Richard Hunter Berry with a 631, while 2nd place Potter, Tim Gillingham. Lee Gibbs, Eric went to Lucas Perrilles (IL), shooting Griggs, Bryan Lovely, Chris Eggers, and in his first tournament ever with a score James Malone. Everything was hinged on of 577. In the Youth Female Freestyle the final 330 round on the Noon Sunday Class, Molly Veith, from Iowa shattered shooting line. When the last arrow was the previous tournament record of 586 by scored, Scott Starnes’ day high total of327 shooting a total score of 655. Jodi Hicks was enough to win over Richard Potter, (IN) won 2nd place with a 637. As mentioned earlier, the Young Adult 687 to 685. Third place went to Josh Dickerson, also with a score of 685. Scott Male Freestyle class was a battle to the Starnes took home the Aurora Bowcase end. with Danny Button once again tying and a check for$l,501.43. Richard Potter his father Jeff Button on Saturday with a garnered $855.82. and Joshua Dickerson 357. On Sunday, however Bridger Deaton won $728.27. Overall, 17 places were paid came back strong with a 322 on the Vegas out in the Championship Men’s Freestyle 330 round to catch up to Danny and tie Class, with 17th place getting a check for him at 674. Danny, however got stronger $157.65. In all, the total payout in the in the shoot off and shot a perfect 33 to Bridger's’ 28. Chase Wilson got 3rd place Championship Division was $12,790. In further action, Janis Grellner with a total score of 670. Kristen Wheeler (Missouri) won the Amateur Female (IL) shot a 553 for 1st place in the Young March-April 2011
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75 year old Ron Moeshetz shooting great! Adult Female Freestyle class. In the Cub Divisions, Hannah Zachman (IL) was consistent both days and shot a new record score of 652 to win 1st place in the Cub Female Freestyle Class. 2nd Place went to her sister. Bailee Zachman (IL) with a 544, while 3rd place went to Samantha Wheeler, also from Illinois, with a 471. Molly Denman set a new tournament record of 459 in the Cub Female Freestyle Limited class, and 2nd place went to Loma Scheuermann (IL) with a 299.
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Connor Wilson (Missouri) shot a score of 612 to win the Cub Male Freestyle class while 2nd place went to Alec Botkins (Missouri) with a score of 608. 3rd place went to young Kaleb Karssen (Illinois) with a score of 443. All 3 boys shot higher scores in 2010 than they did in 2009. Presley’s Outdoors and the competitors would like to extend a sincere and appreciative thank you to all of the manufacturers, equipment suppliers, vendors, and local vendors for contributing product and money to help make this tournament a success. Please see the alphabetical listing of the sponsors for the Money Purse and also the Door Prizes contained in this article. The 2011 Presley’s M idwest Open is presently being planned and organized. The dates are set for December 3, 4, 2011. Hopefully 2011’s event will be even better than the past four. Registration will open for last year's competitors from October 1-15, 2011, and then will be open to everyone after October 15. On-line registration will be available on the Presley’s Outdoors Web-site on October 1, 2011. Plan on registering as early as possible for 2011. For the 2010 event, all slots were completely full on November 2, and the only way to get into the event was to click on an opening when one came up on the Presley’s Outdoors Web-site. There are no “wait lists” or “priority lists”; the rule being “First Click Gets the Pick."
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facility in Newberry and once again things went very well. The weather was good, with the exception of a little rain in the mornings which didn’t cause too many problems. Most of the vending takes place indoors and after all the years under the tent at the raceway, it’s a relief to be able to set up and not have to worry about freezing or blowing away. The practice line is set up on a covered concrete walkway, open to the wind but pretty well dry for the shooters. Once again 1 didn’t get out on the ranges but from what 1 could see of the practice range, it’s a typical spectator friendly ASA set up. Straight, flat, narrow lanes, which can be dark at times but no tricky footing or steep hills to navigate like most of the 1BO ranges I’ve seen. I know a lot of people think that it must be easy but I’m sure it’s not. The ASA uses a target with two 12 rings, one at the top edge of the 10 ring and the other at the bottom of the 10 ring. When you shoot for them, you risk shooting an 8. This compares to the 11 ring in the 1BO which is centered in the 10 ring, without the risk of shooting an 8 with a small misjudgment. I’m not a 3D shooter but from what I overhear, the difference between shooting the lower 12 ring, which for many years was used as the only 12 ring, and shooting the newer, upper 12 ring is a difficult transition from one round to another. Of course, as usual, the shoot under the direction of Mike Tyrell and his staff, ran like clockwork. There are usually three shooting times which are assigned according to class and as one line is finishing, the next line is getting ready to go out. This makes for a vendor friendly format as the archers returning from the range and those waiting to go out are passing through the vendor area and there are
Hello again from the Senior Comer. Here in the Northeast we’ve had a heck of a start to winter, with 3 major storms dumping about 30” of snow on the landscape where we normally ride our bicycles. Both the roads and the woods are pretty' much out of bounds for the bikes now but we can still get out the X-country skis and continue on our merry way. This year though, there was so much snow we had to do a lot of the initial trail breaking ourselves, which is a lot of work but that’s why we’re there I guess. Once the tracks are laid down, it’s a beautiful, quiet way to see the snow covered woods at their most beautiful. It doesn’t take long though before the hikers and worst of all the snow shoe runners jump in and mess up all of our work. We ski in a State Park close to where I live and it’s open to evetyone so they have every right to do what they do. It’s a simple sport but accidents do happen and just before the ASA in Gainesville, I took a flop and hurt my ribs. I think all the snow shoveling helped me recover quicker though, because by the time 1 was ready to head south for the shoot, I could do almost everything but sneeze and cough. Sneezing is the worst and has to be avoided at all costs. I actually have learned how to not sneeze when a sneeze is coming. 1 used to try to stifle it but that hurts worse that letting it go. Now I let the thing develop and right at the peak of the last inhale before the big blow I just mentally decide not to sneeze, do a relaxed exhale and that’s it. If you ever need to use my method, feel free, there will be no charge. Now that I’ve revealed my sneeze secret, let’s get to this months archery news. This was the ASA’s second year at the Easton Archery
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fewer dead limes at the booths. When compared to the 1BO format of al lowing the archers to select when and how much they want to shoot each day the ASA format is much better. Many of the 1BO shooters opt to shoot all the rounds in one day, which takes all day, then they go home and never get a chance to browse the vendor booths. The I BO Worlds is run using tee times assigned to every archer which is the way I’d love to see them run the Triple Crown shoots but I think I’m dreaming about that. This year, as in 2009, the World Archery Festival (Vegas) was scheduled the weekend after the ASA in Gainesville which gives me only a day at home to recoup and get my goods together for the next show. This year I planned ahead pretty well and the transition was pretty easy, even though we were forced to arrive a day earlier than usual so we could fly for free on Southwest Airlines. I set up on Wednesday morning and we used the afternoon to scope out the WAF’s new digs in 2012, the South Point Hotel and Casino. What I’m about to relay to you are of course my own opinions but I hope they may help you in making your plans for next year. The hotel is on Las Vegas Boulevard as are most of the casino hotels in Vegas but it’s way south of town in what I would call a residential area. We used 1-15 to drive out there and I didn’t clock the mileage but I would have to guess it’s about 7 miles south of the strip. We came back on Las Vegas Blvd, later in the day and with all of the work traffic and stop lights, I think the Interstate makes for a better trip if you want to go into town for a show or a meal. From what I could pick up, there will be a shuttle running as far as the Mandalay, where you can switch to a cab or get the Deuce, which covers the rest of the strip down to Fremont Street. 1 don’t know if there will be a charge for the shuttle but I heard that a one way cab ride goes for about $35. Ouch. We
have always rented a car while in Vegas so we can travel to the shows we like to go to instead of having to wait for a cab or the bus. Parking in town or at the hotel itself is easy, either self park or if you don’t want a little exercise, you can valet park for only the price of tipping the attendant. I book the car through Southwest too and it usually runs about $150 for a Thursday pickup and Monday drop off. Not too bad when you consider cab fares from the airport and around town. I’m sure that there are plenty of folks who are there for the archery only and won’t have a need to get into town. For those people, this should be a great venue. The hotel and casino are what I would call a mid level of luxury but being only five years old they are not showing the wear and tear of the same level places in town, like the Riviera, Circus-Circus, etc. The layout is very well suited to hosting the tournament. There’s lots of space everywhere, with extra wide aisles in both the casino and convention areas. I didn’t get up into the hotel portion of the building but 1 would think they would follow through with the same type of design. The good news is that the price should be very reasonable. I checked the internet prices for a 4 day stay in February and the tab came out to less than $300. Of course there may be specials which can be booked further in advance or maybe a deal through the NFAA will bring the price even lower. 1 looked at the rooms on the web and they looked modern and spacious. It should be better than the Riv in that respect. As we were walking toward the exhibition hall and arena, we met a maintenance man and started telling him about the shoot in 2012. He was very nice and let us into the hall for a look. We only got to see half of it since the dividing wall was up but it looked huge. I’m thinking a set up like Louisville with back to back shooting lines and the stands
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and vendors in the middle would work. Naturally, when it’s empty it looks like you could hold a football game in it but the space disappears quickly once things start moving in. A lot of what 1 saw scheduled for upcoming events was rodeo, horse and stock events and one of the features which makes this possible is a circular arena with a dirt floor which can be covered as needed. The nice man let us in there too and 1 was impressed by what a great spot it will be for a shoot-off, if they use it. There are tiered seats all the way around and a four sided large screen TV hanging over the center of the floor which could be used for the Easton close up camera coverage. It will be way better than the way we watch it at the Riv. After the tour of the hall and arena, we looked into the 64 lane bowling center which should be a nice diversion, as should the in house movie theater, which we didn’t get to see. All in all, if you don’t care to travel to the strip, there should be plenty to do and very family friendly. When it was time for lunch, we took in the S8.95 lunch buffet even though there were several other places we could have gone to, including a complete Steak and Shake restaurant right there in the casino. I didn’t notice the prices for breakfast and dinner but I’m sure they won’t break the bank. We grazed the salad and fruit bar first and the taste of everything was very good. I was disappointed with the main course though. There were many choices to suit most tastes but what I had was either cold, overcooked or tough. The big roast and the barbeque beef ribs looked good but my jaws got a workout trying to chew them. The fish dishes were very dry and had been sitting under the lights too long. For dessert there was a nice array of little cakes and Ice cream as well as my favorite, Vegas bread pudding. I guess it’s what you’d expect for the price and
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When I was talking with a good target archer at the Las Vegas Shoot, he said, “I was too nervous to perform well. I would love to be able to simulate the excitement level that I experienced the first day on the line, so I could prepare for it.” Some tournaments are won and many are lost weeks before they occur. At the big competitions, most people experience the effects of too much apprehension. The nervousness starts long before the event and builds until the tournament is underway. Most people think of the contest in terms of winning or producing a high score. This is what creates anxiety. The uneasiness in turn causes muscle tension and/or loss of focus. An archer must limit the anxiety level by putting more emphasis on the performance, rather than the results of the performance. Every time you think of an important tournament, picture yourself executing every shot with perfect form. True, nearly everyone wants to win or shoot a high score. This is not the problem. The difficulty develops when you give winning more attention than producing a perfect shot. Winning and score are part of the game; however, they are not the primary component. Shooting the best that you are capable of performing is the main element. The next time you think of participating in a large tournament, place your first emphasis on the most important part. Tell yourself, “I will shoot each shot with perfect form.” Make this the goal that you strive to achieve. If you do execute each and every shot the best that you are capable of doing, then you will have the tightest group possible. That, in turn, will transfer into the best score that you are capable of shooting. You can’t ask more of yourself than that. I like the way my son, Vic, responded to a reporter after a
gold medal match at the Olympics. The interviewer asked, "How does it feel to lose the gold medal?” Vic replied, “I didn’t lose the gold. I shot good and won the silver. He shot better and won the gold.” As you prepare for the large tournaments, give practice more importance. While on the range, pretend you are starting a national championship. Try to feel the anticipation associated with the event. In your mind, raise the level of excitement and the value of each arrow that you are preparing to shoot. Then concentrate on creating perfect shot execution. Rehearsing in this manner will teach you how to control your nervousness and focus your attention in the right direction. As you make preparations and attend the next small tournament, treat it as a national championship. Practice dealing with the anxiety and maintaining your concentration. Then when you think of a big championship, picture yourself shooting every shot with perfect form. In your mind, competing in the championship and using your best possible form should become synonymous. These steps should help you mentally prepare for the challenges of the important tournaments. You will have experienced the apprehension and you will know how to get it under control. This in turn, will foster the confidence you need in your ability to concentrate and duplicate the shot. An hour before the start of a big competition, sit down and shoot the whole tournament mentally. See and feel the process as you work through every shot with perfect form. Visualize the arrow hitting the desired mark. This style of discipline will place your priorities and thought patterns where they should be...on shooting perfect form.
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THE WAY IT WAS Article Two BY DAVE KEAGGY SR.
Editors note: Old Dave not only shot and coached archery. He is certified as a level four instructor in pool and billiards with the American Cuesports Alliance. He was certified as an instructor by the National Rifle Association and certified by the state of Arizona to hold classes for the concealed carry of firearms. Dave
It’s six am on Saturday morning. I’m sitting at the computer Sipping my second cup of coffee. 1 had a slight problem with my first cup. My Saturday morning ritual; up at five, start a bathtub full of hot water, throw in some Epsom salts, then, while the tub fills, 1 make a mug of coffee that I sip while in the tub getting salty. This ritural is a throwback to my childhood days during the great depression. No bath tub, no running water, no heat in the house, except the kitchen wood bunting stove. Water was first carried from a spring, heated on the wood stove and poured into a galvanized tub. The tub was as close to the stove as we could get it. Mom added the Epsom salts and we took a quick bath. It was too cold for soaking. I am blessed to have a Keurig single brew coffee maker that
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our son Dan gave us for Christmas. I pushed the right button to fill my mug but forgot to place the mug under the spigot. It’s a good thing the drip pan holds a full cup of coffee. [Those German engineers think of everything]. The first cup went into the drain pan. I know what you’re thinking. I did not pour the spilled coffee from the drain pan into my cup, but I thought about it. The year was 1963. A very busy archery year for the Keaggy’s. The first ever Professional Archery Association’s National outdoor championship was held in Dayton Beach Florida. I, along with my best friend, Dave Jr. drove our Ford Econoline camper from Michigan to Dayton Beach, 1100 miles. We parked it on the beach for a week. We stayed in the camper. shot the tournament and entertained at night. Bill Bednar won the tournament with some great scores and Margaret Tillbery won the women’s event. I did not shoot well and ended up seventeenth. However, ‘and I quote from Dave Staples written account of the event’. “Possibly the most exciting bit was a shoot-off between Ray Neideffer, Handsboro, Mississippi and Dave Keaggy, Sr. They'd tied for 16th. And it took, em seven targets of sudden death action before Ray won. The crowd was amazed, because for five targets, each archer shot perfect 15’s. Well, I was also amazed because my forefinger was all lacerated from opening beer cans for fellow archers all week on the beach and the soreness was compounded by shooting all those extra arrows. To top it off the promoter did not pay the prize money. Several months later we did receive our winnings. 1963 was the year Dave Jr. made the National Team at age 15, place third at the World Target Championships in Helsinki. Finland, and won the National Target Event on the UCLA campus. During the summer of 1963 the Professional Archer’s Association held a ‘tour’ tournament at the Enchanted Forest in the mountains near Los Angeles. The big promotion was SI0,000.00 in cash and $10,000.00 in prizes. Once again the Professional Archer’s Association took it in the shorts. The prize money was not forthcoming and the prizes for the instinctive shooters did not appear. To this date I can’t remember if I ever received the $275.00 1 won for 9th place. From there I moved on down to the UCLA campus to meet Dave Jr. Dave was entered in the National Target Championship. During the final American round, I was standing with Howard Hill; the famous bow hunter and archer that taught Errol Flynn to shoot before Errol made the first Robinhood movie. We watched son Dave shoot the final American Round. Dave Jr. won the tournament and set a new record , 790 American Round. The week before the American men captured the first four places at the World Target Championships, held in Helsinki, Finland. Son Dave placed third just four points out of first. That evening we were invited to Doug Easton’s home. [The founder of Easton Aluminum and those wonderful Easton arrows]. There were many archers there, both young and old. Dave and I sat with Howard Hill for an hour or more listening to his experiences, hunting big game and performing exhibitions. Howard shot half dollars out of the air in every show he did. He told us of a time he was bowhunting rabbits in the Santa Monica 58
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Dave is shown shootinga Ben Pearson bow with a 24” X 3/8” solid aluminum rod mounted above the hand in the center of the bow. His sight bar is taped to the bow and an extra string is taped to the lower limb. The rod was given to Dave by Allen Mueller when Dave won the Midwestern Championship at Al’s Range. Al was the first archer to install a rod of his own design on a bow. Recently a noted bow manufacturer came out with a new model with a stabilizer fitting installed in the center, claiming it gave better balance to the bow. We figured that one out in 1963. In fairness to most other bow manufactures the main reason they did not install an insert at the center point of the riser on a cast aluminum bow was the concern about the bow breaking since that was the thinnest part of the riser. Dave Keaggy Jr. (left) being congratulated by the Answer to the question/ Dave Keaggy Jr. winning the 1962 Ben Pearson famous Howard Hill for winning the 1963 National ^keae<’v'jr^a^63 &1964 Open, amateur division. Dave’s score for two Archery Championship on UCLA campus. USA°'National Archery Chicago rounds, 846/832 for a total of 1678. Target Champion hills. He shot 12 rabbits with the same arrow and broke breaking or losing several arrows. I never could hit a half dollar the arrow when he missed the 13th rabbit. Howard used a 140 in the air. 1 did hit a can of fluorescent orange spray paint in my' pound bow on most of his hunting adventures. shop. You can imagine the mess. I managed to shoot one rabbit with a bow but not before Signing off for this issue, Old Dave djkeaggy@q.com
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