September-October 1996 Vol 15 NO 5 - The US Archer by National Field Archery Association

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ARCHER > 1996 Olympic Champions Women’s Gold Medalist (Center) Korea’s Kim, Kyung-Wook Silver Medalist (Left) China’s He, Ying Bronze Medalist (Right) Ukraine’s Olena Sadovnycha

Men’s Gold Medalist (Center) USA’s Justin Huish Silver Medalist (Right) Sweden’s Magnus Petersson Bronze Medalist (Left) Korea’s Oh, Kyo-Moon

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“The Greatest Games Ever”

Jim Easton together with the FITA Officials set the world on their ear at the Atlanta Archery Olympics. Yes, a first time ever with a cheering crowd. Our archery community will never be the same! As one of the archery media and being referred to as the Media Monsters, 1 can hardly wait for the next Games. Maybe I won’t have to wait, is it possible these

Games have changed archery permanently. After attending the Olympics I traveled to Darrington, Washington, and the International Field Archery Association Championships. Mike Cabe, tournament director, drove me to the top of the mountain and informed the range security I was okay. I knew where I could be and where I couldn’t be taking photos. The field archers greeted me and were very willing to accommodate some candidate shots. Are these changing times? 1 hope good times for renewed interest in archery. Anyone interested in field archery will be pleased to know you can call the National Field Archery Association at 800-811-2331. The National Archery hotline at 800-461 -2728 has a data base of 4700 dealers, 950 ranges, 131 archery clubs and state bowhunting clubs. The National Archery Association at (719)578-4576 can give you information on target archery. The NFAA publication Archery is now on bookstore newsstands: B. Dalton, Borders, Books-A-Million, and Bames & Noble. Please call your local bookstore to

make Archery available to your friends. Plans are being formulated to put The U.S. Archer on these bookstore shelves too. Announcements of dates are to follow. 3-D archery continues to carry the big prizes in dollars to be won. Thousands of dollars are reported won in our Cabella’s and Archer’s Shooters Association final Championships. Read about many outstanding champions in this issue. More detailed biographies will be carried in upcoming issues. Congratulations to all our champions. Archery is alive and well due to hard training athletes, hard working organization leaders and dedicated volunteers. Not one person in our team is unimportant. Thank you to all of you for a fabulous 1996 season. I have just finished my 43rd year in archery. Each year I get more passionate about my career and way of life. God has given me the best career and many loving friends. See you on the range, Arlyne Rhode

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Have Your Say Thank You! I would like to take this opportunity to thank The U.S. Archer for its collaborative effort with the National Field Archery Association in making the gym bags recently given to the members of the 1996 Jr. World Archery Team. Not only am I proud to display it at every chance. I get many comments on how wonderful it looks. It is tremendous that The U.S. Archer and the NFAA can show that they care and support us in such a tangible way. Thank you again. Sincerely. Jamie Lee Van Natta '96 Jr. World Team Silver medalist ‘95 & ‘96 Jr. USAT

Wheelchair Sports ST. CLOUD, MN — Caught in the shadow of the Olympics, the Paralympics began on August 15 in Atlanta, Georgia. With the Paralympic “What’s your excuse?” attitude, 21-year-old St. Cloud wheelchair athlete Aaron Cross went into the archery competition seeded #2 in the AR1 division. Cross was in the middle of a controversy which could have greatly affected his ability to compete at the level to which he is accustomed.

The question was, can quadriplegics use a shoulder strap for lateral support during competition? While the ISMWSF Archery Handbook states that for Class AR1, “The archer may use strapping or body support," a formal protest suggested that the shoulder strap was a shooting aid. Proponents of the strap, such as the one Cross uses, describe the strap as a disability device, holding him in the chair. “Without the shoulder strap, the weight of the bow pulls me toward the ground, making it impossible for me to take aim," Cross said. Cross has been working with Otto Bock Orthopedic Industry. Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, and Mike’s Archery in St. Cloud, MN, to develop another legal body support system to keep him in his chair while shooting, but to day nothing has worked. The strapping support was allowed in Barcelona Paralympics in 1992 and in all qualifying shoots that Cross participated in the last four years. Cross joined the U.S. Archery Team in Washington, D.C. before heading to Atlanta on August 7. The team met President Clinton. Cross is sponsored by Target Stores, a Minneapolis-based discount retailer, and assisted by Nikon Inc. and High Country Archery, manufacturer of archery equipment. For more information contact Aaron J. Cross at (320)252-3511.

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Dear Outdoor Media, The year of our Lord, 1995, was the birth year of the Minnesota Physically Challenged Bowhunt It was a huge chore for our coalition committee of roughly three dozen souls that provided the planning, guiding, cooking, etc. for our 25 physically challenged bowhunters. A chore indeed, but truly a labor of love. Never before had a similar project of this size been attempted, let alone accomplished in such a grandeur fashion. You might be asking yourself what possesses a group of ordinary folks to give up their vacation time to work at providing a quality experience for someone else. We are bowhunters. To us, bowhunting is not merely a hobby or sport. A more accurate comparative description would be... Lifestyle. In fact, I would go so far as to say that, by most definitive aspects of the concept, it is a religion. If that’s too “over the top” for you, try . . . "a code to live by." No, don't say "credo"; bowhunters never use that word. In any case, we consider the gift of bowhunting to be very precious. As such, it would be sacrilege not to share it. So, towards that end, this year’s hunt will take place October 3-6,1996 — same place, same channel. CONTINUED ON PAGE 314

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Editorial By Arlyne Rhode.............................................................................................. 309 Have Your Say................................................................................................................ 310 People and Places......................................................................................................... 318 NFAA Outdoor National Championship By Arlyne Rhode...................................... 322 NFAA Shooter’s School................................................................................................ 328 I.T.S. National $100,000 “Shoot-Out” Tournament.................................................. 328 Ulmer and Barnes Earn Pro Titles at 1996 Cabela’s NABH Championship...... 330 Nathan Lipscomb’s 1st Win is ASA World Championship.................................... 332 Jack Wallace Whips Ulmer for ASA Shooter of the Year....................................... 334 ARCHUIY MAHUMCTURKRI * MIRCHAHTS ORGANIZATION Bernie ... Insights By Bernie Pellerite........................................................................ 336 Published and Edited by Toward the Gold By Freddie Troncoso......................................................................... 338 ARLYNE RHODE Freddie’s Shooting Tip of the Month.......................................................................... 339 Olympics . .. The Greatest Archery Games Ever By Arlyne Rhode...................... 340 Editorial Assistant New Products.............. ,.................................................................................................. 358 DIANA LaBEAU 1997 World Bowhunter Championships....................................................................365 NAA News CONTRIBUTORS NORMA MILLS American Juniors Capture World Golds................................................................... 367 DAVID MORROW Volunteerism Alive and Well in America By Robert Balink..................................... 368 RACAE MEYER JIM SCHULTZ State Associations Gearing Toward State Rankings in ‘97.................................... 369 Puerto Rico Trip Winner............................................................................................. 369 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JAMES STARKEY New Board of Justice Member................................................................................... 369 CHARLES CRITES 112th Kodak National Target Championship............................................................ 370 DOUG RICHARDSON 1996 Tentative USAT Teams...................................................................................... 371 College Division News................................................................................................. 372 White Sets Record at 117th Eastern Regionals....................................................... 373 1996 World Field Championships............................................................................. 373 NAA NEWS 1996 Junior Olympic Championships By Racae Meyer......................................... 374 ROBERT C. BALINK SENIOR EDITOR Young and Old Participate in Inaugural Day Camp..................................................376 EDITORIAL DIRECTOR christine McCartney COLLEGE DIVISION MARION RHODES NAA Instructor Course................................................................................................ 377 FITA NEWS DON LOVO IBO JOHN SIELICKI Shenk Award................................................................................................................ 377 LES MANESS 1996 NAA Star Tournament Calendar....................................................................... 377 JAPAN MASATOSHI SEKI AUSTRALIA JOHN & GRETEL USA Archery Merchandise.......................................................................................... 378 DABOVICH Archer’s Who Care By Jim Schultz............................................................................... 380 EUROPE EDDIE PARSONS STAN PATTERSON Las Vegas Entry Form....................................................................................................382 DENMARK ERIK KORNBEK Advertiser’s Directory..................................................................................................... 388 PHILIPPINES ROY MANUEL VILLASOR NEW ZEALAND JESSIE HENWOOD U.S. Classified Ads......................................................................................................... 388

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At some point during the planning of this Maybe we can even get some animal rights year's hunt, I was appointed media liaison for groups to make asses of themselves protesting the committee. How does that happen? I’m not the hunt (after it's over, of course). Do I dare sure, I must've missed a meeting or fell asleep. hope for the same treatment they gave Erik and Anyway. I am informed by the people that stayed his Make-a-Wish? You will recall that the awake that it would be advantageous to the hunt ■compassion" maniacs recently propelled Erik to to strive for maximum media coverage. The national celebrity status, without ever talking to reasons for this are: a reporter or having his picture in the paper, by 1. We're damn proud of what we are doing! hatefully berating him for asking to go on a bear 2. It's's good for bowhunting — benefitting hunting trip with his father. Their venom was not the public image of bowhunters. reserved exclusively for Erik, as the Make-a-Wish 3. Hopefully, it will make it easier to raise the organization received equal measure, if not more. necessary funds year after year. After all, they are the ones who granted a

terminally ill young man his wish. Speaking of the man of the hour, guess who's coming to our hunt? That's right! Come to Camp Wilderness and shake hands with Erik. You are invited to cover the Minnesota Physically Challenged Bowhunt at any level or different angle of your own choosing. Come to Camp Wilderness and take part, talk to the hunters and/or the guides. We would like to accommodate you in any way we can. Or, you may simply ask for a report on the hunt upon its completion. CONTINUED ON PAGE 316

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People and Places Hoyt USA Appoints New President Salt Lake City, UT — April 22, 1996, Erik Watts, President and Chief Operation Officer of Jas. D. Easton. Inc. announced the promotion of Randy Walk from General Manager of Hoyt USA to President. Randy has been with Hoyt USA, manufacturer of high performance archery equipment, since 1985. Randy had previously held the position of Vice President of Engineering and Manufacturing, and most recently as General Manager. Mr. Walk, who holds a B.S. degree in Engineering from the University of Utah, has been an avid archer and bowhunter since his youth. "Randy Walk has done an excellent job as General Manager of Hoyt USA,” stated Erik Watts. "He assumed responsibility for operations during a difficult year for the industry. Randy led Hoyt through numerous internal changes, and positioned the company to take advantage of the rapid external changes in the market. He led the Hoyt team effort that culminated in a very successful year in 1995 and an outstanding start to 1996." Jim Easton, Chief Executive Officer of Jas. D. Easton. Inc. added, "Randy's understanding of the dynamic and changing archery market, as well as his strong technical archery knowledge, has resulted in creative and innovative ideas and product designs that has positioned Hoyt as a leader in the world market for both compound and recurve bows." For more information contact Hoyt USA, 543 N. Neil Armstrong Rd.. Dept. NFA, Salt Lake City. UT 84116. Phone (801)363-2990, Fax (801)537-140.

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tackle was also introduced to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and China. His interest in developing archery equipment continued over the years. Other products included the “Dead Head” broadhead, target and blunt points, fishing points/arrows and various take-down bows including his last, a customized three piece take-down designed from his Bush Master line. Often referred to as the “father of the modem archery movement,” Pearson is credited with designing or directing the development and application of archery manufacturing machines including the wing trimmer, splice machine, barrel shaft sanding machine, handle wrapper, tiller machine, bow sander, cresting machine, knurling machine and target machines. His love of archery and bowhunting was as apparent in the designing and producing of archery tackle as it was in the area of promotion. Pearson’s outgoing personality and gifted shooting skills made him a favorite at competitive events and exhibitions. He travelled the U.S., Mexico and Canada to promote archery through films, hunts and exhibitions. Called the “master of the moving target,” he shot for audiences of from 10 to thousands including TV viewers. Rotary. Lions. Kiwanis Clubs and Boy Scouts. In two of his famous hunts, Pearson was filmed shooting an 800 pound grizzly bear and a short time later, a 1.500 pound polar bear. At that time, both bears were the largest ever taken with a bow and arrow. CONTINUED ON PAGE 320

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Angola, IN — The board of directors of the Archery Hall of Fame, Inc recently named Dave Staples of Easton. Pennsylvania as president of the organization Staples succeeds the Hall’s first president, Joe DAVE STAPLES Rusinek of Saverna Park, Maryland, who served from 1971 until his death in December of last year. Staples, president of Images Group, Inc., a public relations and marketing communication firm headquartered in Easton, PA, was one of the founding board members of the Hall of Fame which was established in 1971. Staples served as the Hall's executive director from 1976 to 1988. He also served as president of the Professional Archers Association from 1969 to 1974 and vice president to the American Archer. Council from 1973 to 1976. From 1969 througi 1976, Staples was the program director for the PAA’s International Education Division. He was senior field editor for American Firearms Industi magazine from 1976 through 1984 and also was a contributor to American Hunter, Bowhunterand Guns and Ammo magazines. In 1974, Staples received the Karl E Palmatier Award of Merit for Distinguished Service from the Professional Archers Association. In 1986, he was the first recipient of the Pete Shepley Archery Career Excellence Award presented by PSE, Inc. The Archery Hall of Fame, Inc. is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 1996 and will hold its next induction in January of 1997 during the AMO Archery Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Contact The Archery Hall of Fame, Inc.. 1555 S. 150 W., Dept. USA, Angola, IN 46703. Phone (219)665-1604, Fax (219)665-8224. '

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NFAA Outdoor National Championship July 29 — August 2, 1996 Photos by James Starkey and Story by Arlyne Rhode

I was unable to attend the Championships this year due to a commitment to photograph the Atlanta Olympics. (A report on the Olympics is found on page 5.) When attending the International Field Archery Association (IFAA) in Darrington, Washington, I talked with Vice President Wally Rueger about the Outdoor Nationals. Wally, tell us about the Outdoor National. Well, we had a really good Outdoor National. We had a couple days of severe rain out there. Real hard rain on Wednesday so we had to extend time to turn in score cards. It was miserable out there. Who were the main people running the event? Dorothea Dandino was involved as the Local Coordinator and Mike LePera was the Regional Director. Does anyone stand out in your mind who was volunteering? Well, they had a lot of volunteers there. We weren’t short of help. Al and Joyce Lane were there everyday helping Esther with sorting cards, posting scores and assigning targets. We had a lot of four wheel ATV's. There were problems with the targets, bales, equipment failures and whatnot but it worked very well.

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Were there any records set and was the shooting phenomenal on the new target? National records? The conditions were pretty poor for that but what we have there, Arlyne, is that since we are using the 5-3 target this is a whole new set of records since we got away from the 5-4-3. Whatever was shot will all go as records. How was that round accepted? Do you feel that they were overjoyed with that round? Yes, I think the archers that were there that participated, most of them expressed satisfaction. It was boycotted by quite a number of the pros because they don't like to shoot the 5-3 scoring, they want to keep the 5-4-3. Are they going to use that target next year? That we don’t know yet. We probably will delay a decision on that until we have our February meeting. Normally, we make a decision on that by November but this year we will have to delay that decision until after our February meeting. Just because the Directors can’t decide on it? Well, normally it is a Council decision. We put out a survey to our Council to find out how the people felt in each section and it came out

as rather split on the decision as to how to go We gave them 3 options: 5-4-3, 5-3, or wait until the February meeting and discuss it The decision was to discuss it at the February meeting. So the people will be able to get everything but the targets ready for the tournament That’s right. We have two official field faces right now and two official hunter faces. We have the championship face which is the old 5-4-3 and then we’ve got the standard face called the 5-3 We really should get this narrowed down where we have one face. One or the other This business right now where you go to one section and they're shooting this face and you go to another state and they are shooting the other face ... this is not good for the organization. The NFAA is staying with the 5-4-3 scoring. They are not going to change. 500 shooters were there, do we need a change to have bigger regional shoots. Is it too far for the people to travel? No, I don't think so. This year was a little difficult because our tournament was on during the last part of the Olympics so some of our people were down at the Olympics. Then we have the other thing that just a week in-between then we come up here for the IFAA Word Outdoor

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Championship tournament. So things were just too close together this year and our participation in Warsaw the year before was 570 and we were down to about 514 or so. A lot of circumstances were involved. Do you feel that something else could have been done differently that would have made it more enjoyable or do you think it was a pretty good tournament? I think, for the most part, the tournament was fine. I don’t think there were too many unusual things. We had people who had themselves in the wrong shooting style, it happens at every tournament. We just straighten those things out as it goes on. One other good thing was excellent TV and newspaper coverage. We had reporters up there from magazines, newspapers and TV coverage. They did an excellent job of giving us publicity for the tournament. Sam was there as a free-lance writer/ photographer so I think we will have good coverage in 3-D and Target. Thank you, Wally, for your help on this report.

The new NFAA Target Round was shot in Watkins Glen, New York, for the 1996 Outdoor Nationals. Refer back to the May-June 1996 issue on page 58 for the scoring procedure. Three professional freestyle men had perfect rounds of 2800 points (560 arrows scoring 5 points each during the 5 days of shooting). Doug Williams, Jr. was declared the winner by having the greatest spot count of 413. David Badgley was awarded second for his perfect 2800 and 401 spots while James Thurman claimed third with his perfect 2800 and 376 spots. The mother-daughter team of Charleen and Inga Low claimed the two top places for the professional women freestyle division. One point separated the number one, two, three places. Inga with 2794 points was declared the champion with mother Charleen coming second and Anne Bessette third. Steve Gibbs claimed his fourth professional freestyle limited Outdoor National title with a 2764 by defeating Ronnie Lewis and Buddy Sale in second and third, respectively. Lori Draeving won the women's professional freestyle limited title. Total attendance was just average at 504 archers. Of those 504 archers, 112 were in the senior divisions and 49 in the young archers divisions. Veteran archer Rosie Pridgen turned in a fantastic 2798 with 360 spots to beat second place Mary Hart by 114 points. Eva Mazzella came in third. Senior men freestyle champion was Donald Confer at 2796 and Rosie's husband Dean in second at 2794.1 wonder who does the cooking at the Pridgen household. Bill Houghton came in third at 2781. Frank Pearson's imposter, T.C. Parker claimed the senior freestyle limited championship with 2628 points by 94 points over Albert Panzetti and Peter Sattler in second and third, respectively. Jeanie Hall and Liane Hickman of Washington state claimed first and second place over local resident Shirley Moore in the women's division. A couple that may have come from the farthest away state, excluding the foreign visitors,

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Judi and Frank Smith of California claimed the senior bowhunter freestyle titles. Other honorable winners in the senior division were Clarence Yates for bowhunter, Robert Walker for bowhunter freestyle limited, Royce Brower for FITA Compound, and Betty Hunt for FITA Olympic. The seniors and pros didn’t outdo the amateurs. Our amateur men freestyle came in with four perfect 2800’s. Only after spots were counted they were ranked one through four in this order: Reggie Busbee, Nicholas Vickers, David Townsend and Loyd Napier. Good shooting, guys!

The women freestyle winners also turned in very good scores. Janice Wallace - 2796, Cindy Milan - 2794, and Lisa Fennell - 2789. Last but not least. Acutally the historical champions of NFAA are the barebow champions. Many time champion, Brandley Marshall defeated another many time champion David Hughes for the men's barebow division. Frank Burdi came in third. Women's barebow champion was Cay McManus by 25 points over Gloria Shelley Third place went to Candy Wilson. Following are all the scores for everyone that shot the 1996 NFAA Outdoor Nationals.

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1. Doug Williams Jr. 2. David Badgley 3. James Thurman 4. Kevin Zeiter 5. Larry Wise 6. Tom Crowe 7. Roger Wilson 8. Joe Cox 9. M.J. Rogers10. Scott Turner 11. Kevin McLain 12. JohnVozzy 13. Tony Bianes 14. William White 15. Mike Corman 16. Rick Gilley 17. Ron West 18. Richard Fawley 19. David Schaub 20. Bob McCutcheon 21. Ronald Rockel 22. Lyle Van Wormer 23. Larry Draeving 24. Richard Ralston 25. Thomas Toomey 26. Dale Rucker

2800 2800 2800 2798 2798 2796 2796 2796 2796 2795 2793 2793 2793 2793 2792 2792 2790 2790 2788 2788 2786 2773 2763 2206 1672 1648

PFFSL 1.

Lori Draeving

2656

191

IL VA TX MD IL

2764 2723 2690 2679 2603

321 241 241 217 182

2761

286

VA AZ Ml Ml NY

2793 2790 2779 2766 2354

401 363 263 335 169

NY NJ

1571 1257

36 26

TX IN NE DE IN VA MD IN NY Ml NY NJ KY IL FL

2598 2565 2561 2517 2485 2448 2442 2435 2306 2277 2260 2139 2108 1907 1678

159 163 140 146 131 108 131 116 86 104 85 77 69 47 7

OK NY NJ NY FL FL FL FL

2798 2684 2637 2635 2491 2424 1827 1803

360 220 183 171 128 111 71 67

PA OK NJ NY Ml NJ IL KY

2796 2794 2781 2780 2778 2770 2757 2747

382 365 309 320 283 291 260 290

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Steve Gibbs Ronnie Lewis Buddy Gale Haywood Nichols Larry Garnero

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Rosie Pridgen Mary Hart Eva Mazzella Diane Bottjer Virginia Bishop Faith Centra Dolores Koski Miriam Tierney

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269 256 276 257 254 233 290

NY NM PA NY VA TX IL Rl MA NJ NY FL CT NJ FL

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NY Wl FL NJ MA MA NH CA NH MA NJ Rl Wl CN PA

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WA WA NY Ml PA Ml

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164 134 107 102 83 55

FL MA NJ PA PA OR

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105 87 80 77 39

CA IL

2656 2404

209 131

Judi Smith Joanne Cramberg

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324 283 259 232 262 111 56

MD MA Wl NY MA OH

2683 2502 2450 2369 2275 1160

237 142 122 112 70 51

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2088

124

AFFS - Flight 1

TX Ml MO

2581 2247 2212

146 76 162

WA MN IL

2096 1943 1929

65 72 85

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Frank Smith Vernon Dixon Howard Beeson Joseph Schottmiller Mike Brophy Edward Pielert Jr. Al Clother

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Robert Walker George Williams Bud Beaudry William Donk Sr. Alvie Carpenter William Stein

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Royce Brower

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Bobby Hunt Lynn Chalmers Gene Towne

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Gerald Hickman Earl Lysne Harvey Fitzsimmons

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1694

VA CT IN IN FL MA

2546 2521 2148 2113 2100 2099

155 146 70 82 75 62

AE TX NJ MD VA IN FL OH CT

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257 206 206 196 160 148 159 155 140

DE NH IN PA KY NY NY NY

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131 121 107 99 96 77 53 28

MD NY NJ Ml NY TX NY

2796 2794 2789 2788 2784 2776 2769

363 330 369 332 318 308 308

AFBB 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Cay McManus Gloria Shelley Candy Wilson Kim Acker Claudia St. Clair Joan Gorman

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Bradley Marshall David Hughes Frank Burdi David Clem Phil Cantrell Todd Acker Ron St. Clair Kenneth Gurchensky Bruce Shelley

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Brian McCaffrey Michael Wright Bob Hudson Bill Vrabel Kenneth Pense Cy Powenski Ralph Hamilton Steve Olson Janice Wallace Cindy Milan Lisa Fennell Sally Robie Liz Galusha Betty Jo Johnson Ellen Reed

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PA MD PA PA NY NY MD MA

2766 2762 2744 2724 2721 2703 2585 2160

254 279 278 245 237 241 320 156

MD KY NM FL FL VT NJ MD MA NM KS NY NJ IL

2694 2668 2660 2648 2617 2614 2610 2513 2452 2431 2325 2258 1988 1617

215 193 212 221 197 156 195 157 122 135 95 89 89 164

TX NJ NY OK NJ MN CT MD VA MD NC WA MD NY Ml VA

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NY NJ NY NH NY MN MA PA NJ

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New NFAA Shooter’s School Breaks All Records in 1st Year!... Available on Video in 1997!! As this issue reaches you, we will have nearly completed the inaugural 1996 schedule for this unique mobile school. Its popularity is totally unprecedented, as we had the 1996 schools booked solid by April, which included 18 stops from northern Virginia to Honolulu. As of this writing, we have another 15 shops or clubs on the waiting list for 1997. We also have been flooded with requests for the school on video tape, so . .. you asked for it... you got it! We taped the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, school at the end of July, hosted by Sand Dunes Archery Club. The videos will be available in early 1997 from Robinhood Video Productions in a four to six tape set. We want to thank those who attended and especially Stan Greene and Bob Flores for all the hard work they put in to make it possible. We also want to thank the more than 250 students that have made our shooting school the best and most popular in the U.S. in its first year of existence. A special thank you goes to NFAA president Chuck Crowell for the insight to try this new concept and to the NFAA Directors to allow it to continue. It is one of the many good ideas that NFAA needs more of to move forward and truly lead archery to new levels. We've had a large number of state, sectional and national champions attend, as well as prominent personalities and professional shooters, all of whom raved about the abundance of knowledge they gained. Over 265 different topics are discussed, and the abundant handson individual instruction is videotaped for each student to take home with them. This makes the NFAA Shooter's School head and shoulders above anything available in the U.S.A., or the world. Some of the many comments from students were as follows: Whitetail hunting legend, Myles Keller, who cured his target panic as a result of the school says, “I'm holding twice as steady as I was before and I’m shooting groups so small, I’m hitting my own nocks." Mountaineer Pro Staff shooters and past ASA amateur shooter of the year, Cecelia Hendrix said, “After attending the school, I'm holding a lot steadier, and this year at the World IBO, was the first time ever I completed the course without missing a target." Her husband, Randy Hendrix, who is a top Bear/Jennings Pro Staffer and a past NFAA 3-D

BERNIE SHOWS PRO STAFF SHOOTER CECELIA HENDRIX SHOULDER AND HAND POSITION THAT MADE HER HOLD “A LOT STEADIER ”

National and Outdoor World Buckmaster Champion, said, “I learned a lot more about back tension and how to lock my shoulder, which will help me hold steadier." Browning Staff Shooter Kim Rossman, who averages 55 to 58 X indoor 300’s says, “Without it, you will continue to make the same frustrating mistakes." Hoyt Pro Staff Shooter Chuck Birchmeier, past IBO National and IFAA World Bowhunter Champion says, "An excellent investment for everyone who shoots a bow." Dave Cook, an Xi Pro Staffer and past World freestyle champion says, “Well worth the time and money to learn to take advantage of the investment you have already made in the sport." Bobbie Metzler, Browning Pro Staff Shooter and past National NFAA Bowhunter Champion says “I gained a great deal of information and I feel that the school will improve my X count as well as my aiming at long yardages." Martin Staff shooter Chenee Tillett who 1st, 1st and 2nd in the 1996 IBO Triple Crowns and first in the 1996 IBO Indoor World Championships rated the school excellent and said,"... learned better form with bone-to-bone placement" which will improve her archery. For the 1996 season, each student was asked to rate the school poor, fair, good, very good or excellent. 65% rated the school excellent, 28%

rated it very good, and the remaining 7% rated it good. When all of the students were asked what they would tell their friends about the school, 100% said they would definitely recommend it. Not bad for the first year, especially when you consider that a lot of the shooters were already very knowledgeable, averaging 297 to 300 with as many as 58 X's. It's usually pretty hard to impress shooters of that caliber. Interested shops or clubs need to contact us as soon as possible so we can put them on the waiting list for 1997. Next year's schedule will be decided by January of 1997 and available spots will fill quickly at the present rate. Changes for 1997 include: • A new logo for the school is available to all students on golf shirts, T-shirts or patches. • The new format is as follows: - Friday afternoon or evening — video taping of the students. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Curriculum is for intermediate to professional level. - Minimum 15, maximum 20 students. - $200 per student and NFAA members ge. one free Robinhood video. -10% goes to the host shop or club. Curriculum includes 265 different topics anc include the following practice regimen equipment setup, arrow speed, tuning, holding steady, mental and physical aiming, back tension professional form, shot execution, tournament pressure, and judging yardage. Problem solving and question and answer sessions will cover topics such as punching the trigger, bow torque penetration, target panic, and much more Due to the overwhelming popularity of the school and the limited number of open weekends due to pre-scheduled 3-D shoots, it is recommended that interested shops and shooters schedule as soon as possible. Cost of new schools will be $175.00 per NFAA member or $200.00 per non-NFAA member.

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I.T.S. National $100,000 “Shoot-Out” Tournament Adds New Excitement to Indoor Archery I.T.S., Interactive Target Systems. Inc. of Maple Valley, Washington, announced it would be hosting the richest national, indoor, Interactive Video Tournament ever held, at over 160 I.T.S. Ranges across the U.S. "The 'Shoot Out’ will begin October 1 and run through December 31,1996," said Rob Ogburn, I.T.S. National Tournament Director. "This will be the most exciting, competitive and rewarding Interactive Video Tournament ever held. This

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'Shoot Out' will be open to the entire family, the 3-D, indoor shooter and bowhunter. The archer who shoots the highest cumulative score and the most bullseyes will each win a new truck (make and model to be announced). The archer under 16 years of age, shooting the highest cumulative score will win a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond." “In addition," continued Ogburn, “we have been joined by 27 sponsors, some of the finest names in archery, who will be donating products

that will be awarded continuously over the course of the tournament. Combining all prizes, we anticipate a total return to shooters in excess of $100,000." For more information contact your local I.T.S Video Range or Interactive Target Systems, Inc., 23830 SE Kent-Kangley Rd., Dept. USA, Maple Valley, WA 98038. Phone 800-441-4487 for the range nearest you.

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NFAA Indoor National Tournament Trade Show March 21-23,1997 • Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma Thanks to the following companies (in alphabetical order), the 1996 NFAA Trade Show was a huge success. 120X Sighting Systems • 3-D Times • Accra • Alticr Archery Mfg. • American Excelsior Company • Americasc, Inc. Archery Promotions • E.W. Bateman • BCY, Inc. • Bear/Jennings Archery • Beman Archcry Corp. • Bowman Equipment, Inc. Brownell & Company • Browning Archery • Carter Enterprises • Cavalier Equipment Company • Chek-lt Products Cobra Mfg. Co. Inc. • Eagle Apparel • Easton Technical Products • Electronic Awards • Fail Safe Sports • Finnwood Products Game Tracker / AFC • C.S. Gibbs Corp. • Golden Key-Futura, Inc. • Hansell Sights • Hoyt USA • Indian Industries Kudlacek’s Archery • Loesch Enterprises • Martin Archery • McPherson Archery • Morrell Mfg. • Mountaineer Archery, Inc. National Archery Association • National Field Archery Association • New Archcry Products • Okie Mfg. • Original Brite Site Precision Shooting Equipment • Robinhood Video Productions • Saunders Archery • Sky Archery • Specialty Archery Products Slanislawski Archery Products • Stanley Hips Targets • Third Hand • Toxonics • U.S. Archer • Whitehouse Archery Pro Shop WRI/Vista

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Ulmer and Barnes Earn Pro Titles at 1996 Cabela’s NABH Championship August 3-4, 1996 NABH, a division of Sportsman's quest, Inc., is sponsored by Cabela's, VISA, Kawasaki ATV, LaCrosse, McKenzie 3-D Targets, Realtree, Easton Technical Products, Inc., Primos, Electronic Awards, Gerber Legendary Knives, Pentax Sport Optics, Wildlife Research Center, Bear, Browning, Hoyt, Darton Archery, Arizona Archery Enterprises, Golden Key-Futura, L&S Manufacturing, Morrell Targets, Motorola, Scott Archery, Specialty Archery Products and Toxonics. Oklahoma City, August 4, 1996 — Dense foliage, sweltering temperatures and super challenging courses awaited the nearly 1,500 archers competing here this weekend in the $96,500 1996 Cabela’s NABH Championship held at the Trosper Park Archery Range. With daytime temperatures in the mid nineties, archers at this event also faced one of the most difficult courses in NABH history. Nearly every target featured a narrow, tunnel-like shooting lane making it difficult for archers to estimate distances. Veteran pro Randy Ulmer, who began the second day of competition in 19th place rocketed to the top with a day two score of 218. The Cave Creek, Arizona, pro changed tactics resulting in twelve shots in the 12 ring during the second day of competition. Ulmer, finished the event with a total score of 416 and collected the first-place prize of $15,000. “When it came to estimating yardage, I probably played things a bit too conservative on the first day by adding a yard or two to each shot," Ulmer admitted following his victory. "Today, I decided to shoot for the 12 ring and things just happened to work out." According to Ulmer, the course was the most difficult he had ever seen during a NABH tournament. Due to the tunnel-like shooting lanes, archers could not see the targets until they stepped to the stake.

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“In many cases, you could not see the ground and would have to estimate yardage based upon the size and appearance of the target," he explained. "You had to step to the stake, make your best estimate and take the shot." Derek Phillips of Colorado Springs, Colorado, finished second in the Pro Men’s Division. Phillips, who started the second day of competition with a 204, finished the event with a total score of 412 and earned $8,000. "These (NABH) courses are always difficult which makes you think about and plan each individual shot," said Phillips. "I simply took one shot at a time and worked out a strategy after seeing the target." Local pro Bobby Ketcher of Wilburton, Oklahoma, began the second day of competition in first place with a day one score of 214. Ketcher collected 4,500 for a third place finish in Pro Men's Division with a two-day score of 412. Complaining of severe back pains, pro Sherry Barnes, was rushed to the hospital only 24 hours before the competition. Still, the Overbook, Oklahoma, archer returned to win the Women’s Pro Division top prize of $3,000 with a two-day score of 388. Barnes was diagnosed with torn ligaments under the scapula (shoulder blade). Shooting a lighter bow, Barnes also used lighter arrows at a reduced poundage. “It hurt to pull back and hurt even more to let down," she explained. “After every target, I would tell myself I was one closer to the end of the day." Denise Boggs of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, collected the $2,000 second-place prize in the Women’s Pro Division with a two-day score of 369. Boggs, who began day two tied for eighth place, admitted being a big confused by the difficulty of the course. “The tunnel shots took me by surprise the first day because you couldn't see any trees or ground to help judge yardages," she said. “Knowing what to expect on the second day, I was able to better judge the distances." Kim Zehr of Eckerty, Indiana, finished third in the Women’s Pro Division with a score of 369. Zehr collected $1,000 in winnings. NABH officials are currently studying sites and making plans for next season. The 1997 schedule of events is expected to be announced sometime in early September.

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Nathan Lipscomb’s First Win is ASA World Championship and $30,000 Cash August 15-18, 1996 Albany, Georgia: 1285 of the nation's top 3D professional and amateur archers gathered in Albany for the 1996 Archery Shooter’s Association Pro/Am World Championship “Classic". The Tournament started Thursday, August 15,1996 with sixteen divisions competing for a purse of over $200,000 during this 4th annual invitation only World Championship Tournament, which held many surprises. One of the biggest being a surprise visit from the Gold Medal winning 1996 Men’s U.S. Olympic Archery Team. The tournament was held at two different locations in Albany. The Preliminary Rounds were held at the Potter’s Community Center and the Final Rounds took place in the Albany Civic Center. Twenty-five thousand archers and spectators attended the four day event and endured hot and humid conditions to watch the world’s best 3-D archers in a pressure packed, big money tournament. All 16 divisions found tough, realistic ranges, with angled targets, tight shooting lanes, and flat ground in mixed south Georgia hardwoods, pines and palmettos. $30,000 and the ASA World Champion title was on the line for the Men’s Pro Division, plus the outcome of the tournament would be a deciding factor for the coveted $50,000 ASA “Shooter of the Year" title.

Friday, August 16 — Each ASA Pro Division (Men's, Women’s, Senior’s, and Limited) began first round competition at 12 p.m.. Emotions ran high as the first arrows were released, but all attention was quickly directed to one of the favorites to win, Jeff Hopkins (Bear/Jennings) of Clayton, Delaware. On the second target, Jeff misjudged the yardage and dropped his form on the release, completely missing the target The lead changed several times throughout the three and a half hour competition, but at the end of 20 targets Nathan Lipscomb (Bear/Jennings) of Carrollton, Georgia was in the lead with a solid 210. Saturday, August 17 — Competition started at 8 a.m. on an extremely quiet and tense Pro Range. Twenty targets later, Nathan Lipscomb had shot another 210 for a 420 total with 14 Twelve Rings. Bobby Ketcher (Bear/Jennings) of Wilburton, Oklahoma was just 4 points behind with a 416 and 12 twelves. Shannon Caudle (Bear/Jennings) of Gadsden, Alabama shot a 414, and Dale Keene (Oneida) of Lakeland, Florida shot a 412. The top scoring Pros were taken to another 10 target range for a final preliminary cut where Bobby Ketcher shot his way to the top with a 518 and 14 twelves. Nathan Lipscomb and Shannon Caudle were tied at 516, Dale Keene scored a

512, and Richard Freeland (Mathews) came from the middle of the pack with a 508 and 12 twelves. These five shooters would now advance to the $30,000 Final Round just 4 hours later in the Albany Civic Center. Saturday afternoon, the Gold Medal winning 1996 Men’s U.S. Olympic Archery Team stopped by the Potter's Community Center to sign autographs, but as the scores rolled in from the ranges everyone realized that the Final Round at the Albany Civic Center would be a must-see event. As the fans entered the Civic Center, no one could have dreamed what was about to transpire, but the caliber of skill and the personalities involved created a “Super Bowl of Archery” atmosphere, for the best archers in the country had all gathered in one place. The 1996 Men's Gold Medal U.S. Olympic Archery Team (Justin Huish, Butch Johnson, and Rod White) shot a demonstration competition with the highest scoring First Round amateurs before an estimated crowd of 3,000. Wayne Pearson auctioned off an autographed 1996 U.S. Olympic Archery Team shirt and hat which fetched $4,000 and then, Final Round competition began with the Limited Pro Division. Dennis Shrewsbury (Mountaineer) of Rock, West Virginia led with 480 points and 7 twelve rings. Mike Debolt (Mountaineer) of Utica, Ohio

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was second with a 478 and 5 twelves. Eric Hall of Tucson, Arizona held third with a 470 and 7 twelves. In the spotlight, Debolt and Hall both shot eight's and five’s, but Shrewsbury shot tens and twelves for a total of 528 points to take the 1996 ASA Limited Pro World Championship and the 1996 ASA Limited Pro "Shooter of the Year" title for the second year in a row. The next group in the spotlight was the Women’s Pro Division with Connie Calloway (Martin) of Knoxville, Tennessee leading with a 503 and 11 Twelve Rings. In second place was Anna Reaves (PSE) of Brookville, Mississippi with a 495 and 9 twelves, and in third place was Ginger Hopwood (Bear/Jennings) of Marietta, Georgia with a 478 and 6 twelves. Hopwood finished with a 514, so Calloway and Reaves advanced to the fifth target. Connie Calloway’s 8 point line-cutter was enough to take the first place position and the 1996 ASA Women's Pro Division World Championship and the 1996 ASA Women's Pro Division “Shooter of the Year" title. The all new ASA Senior Pro Division came into the final round with Frank Carr (Browning) of Wilsonville, Alabama and Charles Buhler (PSE) of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana tied with a 504, but Jim Willard (Mountaineer) of Jamestown, North Carolina was leading with a solid 510 and 13 twelve rings. Willard’s final round performance of 5 straight ten point shots gave him a total of 560 and the first ASA Senior Pro Division World Championship and the 1996 ASA Senior Pro "Shooter of the Year" title. It was now time for the Men's Pro Division World Championship Final Round. The field consisted of one Mathews shooter (Richard Freeland), one Oneida shooter (Dale Keene) and 3 Bear/Jennings shooters (Bobby Ketcher, Nathan Lipscomb, and Shannon Caudle). Freeland was the first to be eliminated with a 548. Dale Keene had suffered equipment problems in the final round practice session and was the second to be eliminated with 550 total points. Bobby Ketcher shot 4 straight tens for a 558, Nathan Lipscomb shot 3 tens and a twelve for a 558 and Shannon Caudle shot 3 tens and an eight for a 554. The three Bear/Jennings shooters advanced to the fifth and final target where Caudle's arrow found the twelve ring for a total of 556 and 15 twelves. Nathan Lipscomb's final arrow was a solid ten for a total of 568 and 16 twelves. Bobby Ketcher needed a ten to tie or a twelve to win, he went for the twelve, but his arrow fell short for an eight — 556 total. Nathan Lipscomb (Bear/Jennings) of Carrollton, Georgia had won the 1996 ASA Men's Pro Division World Championship by 2 points. It is true — 1 arrow, plus 2 points, equals $30,000.00 CASH in Nathan Lipscomb's bank account. Bull's Eye Scopes, Bear/Jennings and Bomar Stabilizers added an additional $3,300 in contingency money to make Nathan’s total World Championship earnings a cool $33,300.00. Until the 1996 ASA World Championship, Nathan Lipscomb’s total ‘96 tournament pay-outs had earned him just $337.50. Nathan shot well throughout the '96 tournament tour, but had always fallen just short of the pay-outs. His best career finish had been 9th place in the 1995 World Championship “Classic". Nathan tells everyone that he competes with an “off-the-rack" Bear “Super Strike" with no customizing or special options. “Anyone can walk into an archery

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Jack Wallace Whips Ulmer for ASA Shooter of the Year Title and $50,000 Cash August 15-18, 1996 Albany, Georgia — 1285 of the nation’s top 3-D professional and amateur archers gathered in Albany for the 1996 Archery Shooter’s Association Pro/Am World Championship “Classic” on Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18. 1996. Sixteen divisions competed for a purse of over 5200,000 during this 4th annual invitation only World Championship Tournament, which held many surprises. The tournament was also the culmination of the 1996 ASA “Shooter of the Year" awards program, which rewards all 16 ASA divisions with a cash bonus for top, consistent performance at each ASA Pro/Am event. ASAS “Shooter of the Year" points are calculated from the total points scored at each tournament, plus bonus points for each finishing position. “At the ASA Pro Division level, the Shooter of the Year title has become one of archery’s most prestigious and most profitable titles. Profitable because ASA pays $50,000 to the Shooter of the Year in the Men's Pro Division.” said Wayne Pearson, Founder and President of ASA. 1996 ASA Limited Pro Division “Shooter of the Year" — Dennis Shrewsbury (Mountaineer Archery) of Rock, West Virginia. Dennis won the title in 1995 also, but his path to the ’96 title included 3 Pro/Am Championship wins, plus the ‘96 World Championship. Dennis builds custom street rods in his spare time and works closely with Mountaineer Archery, helping to design quality bows. 1996 ASA Women's Pro Division "Shooter of the Year” — Connie Calloway (Martin Archery) of Knoxville, Tennessee. Connie won 2 ASA Pro/Am events, plus the World Championship in ’96 as she blazed her way to her first “Shooter of the Year" title. Connie has been shooting a bow for 18 years. 1996 ASA Senior Pro Division "Shooter of the Year" — Jim Willard (Mountaineer Archery) of Jamestown. North Carolina. Jim won 2 ASA Pro/Am events, the World Championship, and never placed outside of the top 5 in ‘96 as he shot his way to the biggest title of his career. The 1996 ASA Men’s Pro Division “Rookie of the Year" — Michael Braden (PSE) of Wataugh, Texas was highest scoring rookie during the 1996 ASA Tournament Tour. Michael was paid handsomely for his efforts with a check for $15,000 and the 1996 ASA “Rookie of the Year" award. The 1996 ASA Men's Pro Division “Shooter of the Year" competition was disappointing for some, thrilling for others, but a heart-stopper for everyone. Jeff Hopkins (Bear/Jennings) of Clayton, Delaware won 2 ASA Pro/Am events and placed second, third or fifth in all the rest during the ‘96 tour. Hopkins came to the World Championship with a 25 point “Shooter of the Year" lead over Jack Wallace (Hoyt USA) of Nashport, Ohio. The ‘96 World Championship was not kind to Jeff. On the second target of the first preliminary round, Hopkins misjudged the distance and let his form slip during the release. The combination of mistakes caused Jeff to miss the target. Hopkins held on and finished the round 10 points down from Wallace, but the finishing position bonus points put Wallace ahead by 12 points. After the smoke had cleared from the Men’s Pro Division World Championship Final Round, (won by Nathan Lipscomb of Carrollton, Georgia) the stage was set for the ‘96 ASA Men's Pro Division “Shooter of the Year" shootout. Archery’s most prestigious title and $50,000 was on the line. Four shooters were close enough in points to go head-to-head for the win. The field was comprised of Bobby Ketcher (Bear/Jennings) of Wilburton, Oklahoma with 3706 points. Second was held by Jack Wallace with 3705 points, third place was filled by Randy Ulmer (Browning) of Cave Creek, Arizona. Ulmer had tied Wallace with 3705 points by shooting strong in the World Championship Tournament and winning the previous two ASA Pro/Am events, but he had started slow and suffered equipment problems earlier in the year. The final spot was filled by the man who was 25 points up on the field. Jeff Hopkins was now in fourth place with a total of 3693 points. Hopkins shot for the elusive 14 point ring to try and make up the points, but if you miss the quarter sized 14 ring, you’ve got an eight or worse. Jeff shot one 14 and three eights for a total of 3731 points as $50,000 slipped through his fingers. After the first series of four targets, the final three shooters were one point apart. Wallace scored 3747 points, Bobby Ketcher scored 3746, while Randy Ulmer had shot his way to 3745. On the fifth and final target, Ketcher’s arrow missed the line-cutter for an eight and was eliminated.

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Wallace shot a solid 12 and Ulmer answered with a 14 to tie the two at 3759 points each, and paved the way to a sudden death shootout. Ulmer lost the coin toss and had to shoot first, but nailed the twelve ring. Wallace’s shot rang out with the familiar sound of arrows slapping together for another twelve ring — tied again! Ulmer shot first again with a solid 10, but Wallace answered with a 10 for the tie. The shooters then left the room as the target and shooting stake was moved. Ulmer lost the coin toss again, but stepped up into the spotlight shooting for the elusive twelve ring. Elusive it was, Ulmer was high with a solid 10, but the next arrow, belonging to Jack Wallace was a dead center twelve ring! Jack Wallace, a college student had gone head-to-head with Randy Ulmer (a 12 year pro veteran) and walked away with $50,000 and the 1996 ASA "Shooter of the Year" title The final score was Ulmer 3791, Wallace 3793. Jack Wallace’s Competition Set-up • Bow: Hoyt Enticer, 29" draw, 71 pounds, 282 f.p.s. • Arrow: Easton X7, 2312, 28" • Release: Scott Little Goose • Stabilizer: R&R Vibracheck • Sight: Toxonics Nail Driver • Scope: Bull's Eye

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Shooting Under Pressure Reprinted from 3-D & Target Archery Annual 1996 Author's Background: Bernie's past expe rience and achievements include: 8 state indoor.

consistently, we are ready for the big time (or so we think)! But we soon find out that, to some

field and 3-D championships, NFAA & NA A Certified Instructor, pro-staffshooter and coach,

extent, the winners are determined by who can

control their nerves and handle the pressure on that particular day. Being nervous at an important event is perfectly normal. It is part of

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the human equation and happens to all of us. How we handle that nervousness separates the winners from the rest of the field.

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Analyzing the Problem

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the key to the solution. When we are nervous, we stop executing subconsciously. We interrupt mental aiming and start trying to control the

Our reaction to pressure or nervousness is

tries. Bernie and his wife, Jan, will be conducting NFAA Shooter Schools aimed at the

shot sequence with our conscious minds and

aim simultaneously. We erroneously calculate that we have a belter chance of executing a

intermediate to pro level archers. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the school and the limited number ofopen weekends

perfect shot (and we’ll settle for nothing less!) if we bring all of our senses to bear while we’re

due to pre-scheduled 3-D shoots, it is recommended that interested shops andshooters

under pressure. Because we alter our natural shot sequence and shot timing, and arc no longer

schedule as soon as possible.

immersed in aiming at the moment of execution. Unless you are one of the very few archers who have mastered it, shooting under pressure

is a major problem for all of us. When the “moment of truth” arrives on the tournament circuit, most of us are ill-prepared to perform the way we should. The ability to properly execute the shot while nervous, anxious, afraid, or excited is not a natural situation for any of

us. We must practice it! Think about it: How can you expect to do something in a tournament that you have never practiced?

DEMONSTRATING THE REAL SECRET TO “EXCELLENT ARCHERY," THE AUTHOR HAD HIS BODY OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT SUBCONSCIOUSLY WHILE THE CONSCIOUS MIND IS IMMERSED IN AIMING

Most of us think that simply shooting arrows until we get fairly consistent at hitting the center of the target is practice. It would be, if all you wanted from your practice was recreation. We

must remember our individual reasons for practicing in the first place. If it is to be competitive in tournaments, most of us are doing it wrong. To get used to the nervousness created in high-pressure situations, we need to

understand how it works and how to deal with it.

Before we can overcome a problem, we need to understand it. When we practice, if we are doing it the same all the time, we eventually develop a shot sequence. We nock an arrow, then we grip the bow handle, hook onto the string with fingers or release, etc. At first, all of these are consciously controlled. With a lol of repetition, we eventually start doing these steps to the shot subconsciously. We can concentrate totally on aiming with our conscious mind. This is the real secret to excellent archery. The body is operating the equipment subconsciously

while the conscious mind is immersed in aiming. This is our goal. Even beginners have experienced a few shots that just went off by themselves, automatically. This happens on a more regular basis as we progress into the intermediate and advanced levels of archery. Eventually, when we can perform at this subconscious level

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we have little chance to succeed. Keeping our conscious mind out of the shot and on aiming was the key in practice, and it's still the key

under pressure. How can we execute a “surprise” or subconsciously release when our total concentration is consumed by thoughts like: It's

almost in the middle . . . get more pressure on the trigger . . . not too much! Oops! It’s going back out . . . ease off the trigger . . . force it back in. Huny! My elbow is starting to shake! Should I let down! Nah, 1 can hold a few more seconds . . . Get ready, its coming back . . Where is the trigger? Its ready now . . . where is the trigger? Why hasn't it gone off? Huny up! It’s going to drop out! Shoot it now... Punch

it! Punch it! Now! Darn, I missed! I knew 1 should have let down! Sound familiar? I hope not, but if it does, you are in the same boat as a lot of others who forget how to shoot when the “heat” is on. The key here is to recognize our weaknesses and prepare for them.

Practicing for Pressure If you know you are probably going to choke under pressure, it’s OK. Everybody does it! Don’t try to be macho about it. Admit it! Denial is the worst thing you can do in this situation.

The key to remember is: If you expose yourself to pressure often enough, eventually you will

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fingers (whichever applies to you), that mechanism will continue to work subconsciously until the shot goes off without your thinking about it. The conscious mind needs to be constantly occupied during this period (aiming moment through follow-through). If left to its own devices, the

mind will interrupt the subconscious shot sequence and conscious aiming.

Understand this fully and the battle is nearly over. Some people, like Randy Ulmer, talk themselves through it. Aim, aim, continued to aim ... and so on. Some, like Frank Pearson, challenge themselves. Aim .. . Aim ... I can aim belter then this .. . aim . .. aim. Becky Pearson hums to herself to occupy her conscious mind while she

aims. Whatever works for you, use it. The next time you are under pressure, try it. You need to understand that nervousness or anxiety is simply a thought process, a series of thoughts. You'll find you can't think about being nervous if your mind is thinking 100 percent about aiming!

A second key to shooting under pressure is recognizing your behavior patterns. Instead of going to tournament after tournament and just taking

your lumps and then forgetting about it. learn something from your mistakes. Keep a shot log of your performance under pressure. Buy a small spiral notebook to keep in your quiver and note where your arrows hit in the target after you shoot. After two or three tournaments, you'll have a lot of information.

Probably a visible pattern of either low. high. left, or right arrows shot under pressure will show up. If you record all your misses, you can recognize your weaknesses and correct them. Burley Hall explains this method in his new video “Winning at 3-D”. Burley says his records showed that 90 percent of his misses in pressure situations were to the left. Now. when the pressure is on, he holds slightly to the right. Remember, you can't expect your mind to perform well under stress if it doesn't practice getting used to it!

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Toward the Gold with Freddie Troncoso

Justin Huish, self titled “The California Kid" won the Gold Medal for the men's individual competition and he did it with an explosive charisma that attracted and involved the entire American crowd viewing the event. As expected. all of the archery competition was tight and fiercely contested. Archers from all over the world were present at Atlanta and they were all shooting better than ever. Starting on the 1/32 Eliminations. we found Stanislav Zabrodsky. Vadim Chikarev and Valeriy Yevetsky from Republic of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. From Korea were Oh Kyo-Moon, Kim Bo-Ram, and Jang, Young-Ho. The United States was represented by Justin Huish, Butch Johnson and Rod White. Italian shooters included Michele Frangilli, Andrea Parenti and Matteo Bisiani. Sweden had Goran Bjercndal, Mikael Larsson and Magnus Petersson on the 1/32 elimination line. France was represented by Sebastien Flute (‘92-Gold Medalist), Damien Lettule and Lionel Torres. Peoples Republic of China included Jun Shen, Hcngya Luo and Hua Tang. Chinese Taipei

sported Sheng-Feng Hsieh, Sheng-Ling Cho and Tsung-Yi Wu. From Canada were Kevin Sally. Rob Rusnov and Jeannot Robitaille. Finland had Tommi Tuovila, Jari Lipponen and Tomi Poikolainen on the 1/32 line. Slovenia had three archers comprised of Sarno Medved, Peter Koprivnikar and Matevz Krumpestar. To credit newly divided Russia properly, Ukraine was represented by Stanislav Zabrodsky, Aleksavar Yatsenko and Valeriy Yevetsky. The Russian Federation had Bair Badenov. Baljinima Tsirempilov and Andrey Podlazov on the 1/32 elimination line. All countries mentioned had three shooters toeing the 1/32 elimination line. As anyone can conjure, this lineup was to produce some fierce competition and tough scampering for the Gold. 1 f we were at Vegas, the betting 1 ines would be crowded fast and furious! As the eliminations narrowed down to the Gold Medal Match, spectators began to ask, “Who is this kid who wears his hat backwards and who sports a ponytail and an earring?" To some people, he may be called “The California Kid." “The Olympic Hope," or just plain Justin Huish. Apparently, the way to this Olympian's success has been his diligent and dedicated training that has taken place at the beautiful ARCO Training Center in Chula Vista, California. When he takes his bow into his hands he becomes an intensely disciplined and concentrated archer. Says Justin, “I guess that because of my manner of dress and hair, some people don't know what I am all about. 1 may come across casual, but I'm not casual about my training." Justin trains six days a week and shoots five and six hours daily. For endurance and aerobics, he docs some running three times a week and strengthens his arms by weight lifting every other day. H is coach and mentor has been his close friend and father, Bernie, who coaches and encourages Justin since “the kid" became interested in archery. Bernie is an avid bowhunter who once owned an archery equipment shop. Currently, Bernie now owns Simi Valley Telecommunications. Says Bernie, “Justin is fearless and a tremendous shot!" NBC telecasted and aired footage of Justin practicing al home and shooting into his garage. Justin shoots

through an open door, from across the street and into the target. When asked if he ever hit the door frame, Justin replied that he has never missed. “In a sport where stress and nerves determine the outcome of lop performance, Huish is infallible." Says a fellow archer who has known Juslin since junior high school, “Justin is really laid back and totally in control. Nothing seems to bother him." Juslin Huish grew up in North Hollywood and then moved to Simi Valley where he presently resides with his parents. He began shooting at the age of 14 and won his first National Championship in the youth division. During

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1995. he won the National Archery Association Target Championship and made the Olympic Team during the same year. By watching Justin shoot, it is easy to agree that he uses pure classic form and is in total control of each and every shot. Justin possesses perfect in-line form, has a natural locking bow arm and he can shoot when it counts! To verify his prowess with a bow, Justin made everyone take notice by winning the silver medal al the ‘96 Atlanta Grand Prix Tournament that preceded the Olympic Games. He also won the ‘95 U.S. Target Championship and has been a three time U.S. Archery Team member for the years ‘94. ‘95 and ‘96. Was it easy for Juslin to win the Gold? I, for one, do not think so. Juslin was right up to Italy's Michele Frangilli when Frangilli shot a 166 pass compared to Huish’s 165 during the 1/32 elimination. Both above named archers were surpassed by Mikael Larsson of Sweden (167) Magnus Petersson (167) of Sweden, and Matteo Bisiani of Italy who also posted a 167. As one can see, the competition was tight and close from the beginning of the Games! During the 1/16 eliminations, Korea's Oh Kyo-Moon shot a World Record pass of 169 that is a new Record for the new round. Meanwhile, Justin Huish shot a very respectable 166 while Magnus Petersson tallied another 167. The stage was being set so that the spectators could start to predict the possible outcome of who would win the Gold. For the quarter finals. Huish bested Michele Frangilli of Italy after they tied with equal scores of 112 each. To win the Gold. Huish maintained his cool and shot another 112 pass to best Sweden's Magnus Petersson with 112 to 107. Yes, Huish won the Gold, but not without the support and cheering of the crowds who were moved and encouraged by the capable direction of Justin Huish who used his charisma and tack to help to drive him all the way to the Gold! In the stands, Bemie and Ona Huish, along with 19 other members of the Huish clan cheered and applauded with frantic enthusiasm and encouragement. What a win! What a show! And what an unforgettable spectacle and performance! Korea’s men's team placed second behind the American archcry team of Huish, Butch Johnson and Rod White. Aside from being exhausted from the thrill of winning the team Gold for the American archery men’s team, Huish held up his end by shooting well during the team round event. On his last three arrows the “California Kid" made up a 3 point deficit that beat the Korean team 251 to 249 giving America it’s very first Gold Medal for the team event. The U.S. fell behind when Huish opened with a 10 then shot two 8's that were a “mixture of nerves and exhaustion” according to Huish. The U.S. team got even when Huish shot two 10’s and a 9 on his last round. His shooting lied the match at 196 when teammates Johnson and White took over. Butch Johnson followed by shooting two 9's and a 10. THEU.S. ARCHER

All of a sudden Korea’s Kim Bo-Ram made an unexpected error by shooting a 6! Said Butch Johnson. “That was the opening we needed!" Rod White certainly did his part by shooting a perfect 30! The U.S. maintained the lead in spite of a scoring error that showed equal scores of 250 to 250. After examining the targets, the U.S. had gained a point while South Korea had lost one! What a battle and what glory for the U.S.A, and the U.S. men’s archcry team.

Korea Captured the Women’s Gold and Their Third Team Gold in Atlanta! In the women’s lineup, many women from several distant countries shot superiorly and were led by the Korean women who never relinquished their lead. During the 1/32 finals, Natalia Nasaridzc of Turkey set a new World’s record of 168 followed by Joanna Nowicka of Poland, who posted a 165 pass. Korea's Youn, Hye-Young also shot a 165 to advance to the 1/16 eliminations. In the women’s quarter finals Kim, KyungWook of Korea bested Wang Ziaozhu of China 106-103 then He Ying of China 113 to 107 to win the Gold. The Korean women's team score of 1984 points tied the record and won the Gold for the women's team competition in Atlanta. The Korean women's team was comprised of Kim Kyung-Wook, Kim Jo-Sun and Youn Hye-Young who all shot scores above 660 totals. For the American women’s team, the competition was lough from the start of the games. Janet Dykman of El Monte, California was the only American woman to advance to the 1/16 finals. Dykman then lost to China's Wang Xiaozhu 156 to 149. Said Dykman, “It’s really hard to be disappointed. The experience, and even

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Freddie's Sh&'&ting Tip of the Month Following is a bit of advice that is directed at several of our Olympians who participated at the Atlanta Games. However, by following this important bit of advice, many archers worldwide can benefit from the additional accuracy that will results from following this advice and outline.

THE ALL IMPORTANT ARMGUARD Many archers throughout the world are not scoring as well as they are shooting! The culprit? Simply an improperly selected armguard that is “too rigid and too thick” and one that is deflecting and bouncing the bowstring as the string travels forward with the arrow still attached to the bowstring! Yes, when it comes down to the nitty gritty of tight competition, each and every variable must be addressed, corrected and eliminated if anyone is to shoot his best and perform to optimum capacity. The preferred armguard should be one that incorporates flexible materials no thicker than .030 to .060 maximum. Sheet nylon or teflon are the best choices. Anything thicker will deflect the bow string severely — especially if the archer holds the bow in a manner that places too much arm in the return path of the bowstring. Remember, the thinner the armguard material, the lesser the bowstring deflection factor! The worst possible armguard to use is the rigid, thick, clear plastic ones currently in use. Some archers have been seen wearing these armguards that dimensionally measure 1/2” x 8” by 3/8” thick! Definitely NOT GOOD! Follow the above advice and immediately watch your scoring improve!

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out of twelve individual medals since 1984. Continuing with the team event. Germany was second winning the Silver medal after losing to South Korea in the Gold medal match. Poland placed third winning the bronze medal by posting a 249-239 victory over Turkey. The U.S. women tried their best, but failed to medal by losing to the Kazakhstan team. Said Judi Adams. “We got strong shots from everybody, but we didn't shoot enough 10's.” The U.S. women were eliminated by the Kazakhstan team 235 to 226 in their first team match held on Friday, August 2. 1996. However, this occurrence was not the only unlucky break for the women. During the women's Gold Medal Match, Germany's Cornelia Pfohl practically missed the whole target on her 19th arrow. This mishap opened the door for South Korea and widened their Gold Medal championship streak to three straight victories.

From a Spectator's Viewpoint By watching Justin shoot and orchestrate the crowd on TV. I must say that it was extremely exciting and that Justin Huish did a great job of playing to the crowd. This was just what we. the spectators, needed. It was equally exciting to see all the grandstands filled to capacity' and to see all the renewed interest in archery. According to a report on the worldwide web (WWW) and TV. Justin claims to have “ripped her loose" every lime he saw he was on the Gold. But, upon reviewing the finals on TV. Justin appeared just as cool and deliberate as he always is. His shot timing did not seem or appear to have been rushed, or hurriedly dumped and loosed. In upcoming issue of U.S. ARCHER. we will hopefully bring you interviews with Justin Huish that will fill our readers with valuable information on his shooting technique and winning. Make sure not to miss this Feature Coverage! Special Thanks to Steven Hawkins. Janet Cawley. Jamie Reno and to ll'H'U' (Worldwide Web) for the information, scores and facts necessary to this article.

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Olympics . . . The Greatest Archery Games Ever, Bar None USA’s Justin Huish and Korea’s Kim, Kyung-Wook win Individual Gold USA Men and Korean Women win Team Gold By Arlyne Rhode

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The Olympic Archery Games I’ve attended 1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Seoul, or 1992 Barcelona could not come close to the excellent production of these Archery Games. All this did not happen over night. Since Jim Easton took over as FITA President, he and his staff have been working toward this end. These Archery Games were so exciting. Non-archers. even those not familiar with the competition, were able to follow the competition, know who was winning, and were able to cheer for their favorite player.

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Quotes from the Champions Gold Medalist Kim Kyung-Wook (KOR) on her performance in the gold medal match: “/ was really surprised at myself. I got an unexpected result. I got good condition. I can almost cry out loud. 'I am the gold medalist. On whether she got into a concentration “zone” during the match, "When I got (myfirst) 10 points. I got that image in my mind and it lasted throughout the competition." On why Korean teams have been so dominant in recent years: "In Korea there are lots ofpeople who participate in archery. The trainers are really professional. All our archers — their spirit and

philosophy is stronger than anyone else." On how she felt to be shooting in the Olympics: "I tried to make our Olympic team in 1988 and 1992 andfailed. This time I got the chance to come over here and it made me happy. I ’ve waited more than eightyears for this." On how much she trains. "Since high school, a certain company has supported my training. I average shootingfive hours a day and sometimes 1 spend all day analyzing my shooting and my competition."

Silver Medalist He Ying (CHN) on her performance in the silver medal match: "This was myfirst time participating in the Olympics. I performed so well. I’m happy about it." On whether she fell any pressure shooting against a Korean in the gold medal match: "We didn 7 feel any pressure really, we knew Korea won a gold last time. We need to work better and train harder and we hope to beat them someday" On how her team will do in the team competition: "It’s a secret," she laughed. "We will not tell anyone whether we will take the gold or the silver."

Bronze Medalist Olena Sadovnycha (UKR) on being the first medal winner from newly independent Ukraine: "1 ’mflattered I could come here to the Olympics and win a bronze. Eveiyone will be pleased in Ukraine that I could win the bronze medal." On her earlier statement that she had developed a way to cope with the Atlanta heat during the competition: "I want to have it as my secret until the next Olympic Games." On how she thinks her team will do in the team competition: "It s very hard to predict something, (but) I hope ifour team will help and support each other we will get a good result."

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Quotes from Gold Medal Winner Justin Huish Justin Huish on what he is going to do with his gold medal. *7 will wear it everywhere I go. I can't believe I won." On how he likes shooting at Slone Mountain where he also finished second in an April tournament. ‘7 ‘ve only lost one match on this field. I‘ve had a lot ofgood luck on it It gave me a lot of confidence" On whether or not the USA men’s team were on a mission to recapture the men’s individual gold medal after they lost it in 1992. and after winning it in the previous four Olympics in which they

competed: "We tried to have (compete in) a lor of events to put the best team on the field." On how he seemed so pumped up. waving to the crowd: "It was pretty amazing. There were almost 5.000 people cheeringfor me." On how he went into the stands to see his family just minutes before his first medal round match: "I had almost 30 members of my family in the stands, and I hadn't seen them except when I saw them in the stands." On whether or not he is trying to present a certain image with his long hair and wearing his baseball cap backwards: "It’s me. I don't try to have a certain style. I m a California kid who has long hair and I wear my cap backwards so it doesn 7 hit the string. I ‘m not trying to make a statement. It's the way I am." On whether he was nervous during his gold medal match: *7didn't get over getting nervous. Sometimes it seems like I'm in a fog. I just see gold in my sight and let it rip." On whether he would pursue a serious music career since he plays guitar: "No, I'm not a very good guitar player. I just play music to have fun with family andfriends: not seriously."

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victory as Jang had a 6 while Petersson responded with a 9. Peterson won, 111 to 108. Oh Kyo-Moon (KOR) defeated Paul Vermeiren (BEL) for the bronze 115 to 107. Oh’s 115 score set a new Olympic 12arrow record breaking the record of 114 he set in the morning during finals. Oh only put three shots out of the gold center of the target all day but two were in the match against Petersson, which he lost 112 to 109. Oh secured his chance at the bronze medal where he eliminated teammate Kim Bo-Ram (KOR) 114 to 113. Tied with one shot left, Kim shot a 9 and Oh responded with a 10 dead center that smashed the mini-TV broadcast camera behind the bullseye.

United States Men’s Team Wins the Gold Medal The U.S. men’s team thrilled a partisan crowd at Stone Mountain with a comefrom-behind 251 to 249 victory over Korea (KOR) to win the men’s team gold medal. Korea received the silver medal and Italy won the bronze medal with a 247 to 244 win over Australia. The U.S. win was thrilling, exciting, and at the end confusing. A hush fell over the crowd as the scoreboard read 250 to 250 after 27 arrows. An asterisk on the scoreboard was questioning Richard Johnson’s (USA) 22nd arrow, which was initially scored an 8. While the crowd waited in the hot sun, for that decision. Oh Kyo-Moon’s (KOR) 25th arrow, initially ruled a 10, was also being examined by officials. Tension filled the air as the scorers, checking with magnifying glasses, inspected the arrows. The crowd murmured about a shoot-off. The officials ruled Oh’s arrow a 9, not a 10, and the crowd-waving, screaming U.S. fans came out of their seats. Korea led 84 to 82 after nine arrows, and opened up a 3 point lead after 18 arrows. The U.S. tied the match after 21 arrows when Justin Huish scored 10-10-9. Kim Bo Ram, much to the amazement of the partisan U.S. crowd shot a 6 on the 22nd arrow and the U.S. took the lead by 2 after 24 arrows. Kim Bo-Ram said the partisan U.S. crowd didn’t cause him to shoot the 6 on the 22nd arrow. “/ was under a lot of tension from the match, not from the

crowd," he said. “Ifyou get some tension from the match, it helps you aim. But more tension tightens your muscles andyou miss shots. 1 am satisfied with winning the team silver medal. But, I have been training many years and that makes me sorry / didn t get the gold medal." Rod White thought there was never any question that Johnson’s “questionable" arrow was a 9. “I didn't even realize they were questioning it,” he said. “/ thought it was in from looking in the scope." White wasn’t sure what to think about winning the gold medal. “Oh man, 1 don't know. I'm still shaking,” he said. “Hze worked together for so long. We lived togetherforfive months. Itfinally all came together.” Huish, said he was “pooped" on the field today. “They (his teammates) carried me the whole way," he said. “They really earned their medals. When I came off the line everyone was telling me just keep exhaustion out of my mind and keep executing my shots. ” In its bronze medal match. Italy found themselves tied with Australia with two arrows remaining. Matthew Gray (AUS) shot a 7 and Michele Frangilli (ITA) responded with a 10, which was enough to give Italy the win. This is Italy's first archery team archery medal in Olympic competition. Johnson was ecstatic with the victory. “It was something I really wanted,” he said. “It doesn’t get any better than this. ” Volunteer Norma Mills

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KARL RADDE: SACRIFICING THE ONE FOR THE GOOD OF THE MANY The following story was written in 1988 about Karl by an avid archer, David Morrow

Karl Radde explaining archery to a spectator at the 1996 Archery' Olympics Karl Radde is well known throughout the United States, particularly the west, as a dedicated supporter of archery. He has served as an officer for the State Archers of California for the past eighteen years, the National Archery Association for twelve years, and the Western Region Archery Association since its founding

in 1985. He is a National Judge, and has officiated numerous tournaments, including the National Outdoor. Many relatively new archers such as myself might wonder if Karl has always been strictly involved in support services and does not shoot. I at last found that he does shoot when, instead of officiating, he competed in the 1987 National Outdoor. To find out more about this tireless worker, I called him at his home in Diamond Bar, California, on the northeast fringe of Los Angeles. There are probably as many ways people get involved with archery as there are archers. Karl sort of stumbled into it in his first job after completing his tour of duty in a U.S. Army field artillery unit in Hawaii in 1934-36. In 1938, through the Works Project Administration, Karl was hired by the recreational program for the Glencoe, Minnesota, school district and assigned to coach wrestling, ice skating, and track. He was also assigned to teach wood shop, where the students made all their archery equipment - bows, arrows, strings - and he coached the students in the use of the equipment they produced. He got hooked on archery, and started doing archery demonstrations for the local schools. Fortunately for us, the archery bug stayed with him when he moved to California in 1939. After working for an aircraft company for three years, then serving in the Army again in WWII in the infantry and later in the paratrooper corp, Karl returned to California and worked in the oil fields for Standard Oil from 1948 to 1951. In 1951 he joined the California Highway Patrol as a motorcycle officer in the Los Angeles area, a career he held until his retirement. Karl continued to shoot, eventually taking the California Outdoor title in 1966, 1970 and 1972; the State Indoor in 1966; and the Southwest

Regional Outdoor in 1967. In 1972, the State Archers of California (SAC) was founded, and that event pretty much drew Karl’s shooting days to a close. Respected and admired as an archer, Karl developed a reputation as a highly capable officer and administrator. He served on the SAC board of governors from 1972 to 1974, and since 1974 has been the Secretary-Treasurer. In 1972, he was elected the Western Region governor for the National Archery Association, and continued to serve in that capacity until 1984. With all these responsibilities, there wasn't much time left over for Karl to shoot. Another chance occurrence in 1973 led to Karl's involvement with officiating archery tournaments. At the Pacific Coast Championship in Sacramento that year, the tournament found itself in need of an official, and Karl was appointed. Eventually, he completed the rigorous requirements to become a National Judge, certified by the NAA. Although Karl no longer has enough time to shoot on a regular basis or to compete, he does manage to squeeze in time to put on demonstrations for schools and churches in Los Angeles, and does some coaching for the Far West Wheel Chair Association. As if all this wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he has served as tournament director several years for the Pacific Coast Championship, the Western Region Outdoor, the National and Western Region Indoor, the California State Outdoor, the National and Western Trials, officiates at the National Outdoor, and in his spare time helped organize the Western Region Archery Association Although all of his shooting time is now taken up with all these activities, he still is able to enjoy what he considers to be the most satisfying aspect of archery - fellowship.

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Mr. Radde Officiating at the 1996 National Archery Championships Karl perceives that fellowship and just having fun has somewhat taken a back seat to winning since archery was made a medal sport in the Olympics in 1972. The archers are more serious and out to win, missing the opportunity to enjoy the company of other people with similar and varied interests. Karl is quick to point out, however, that not all the archers are like this. Those who have been involved with the sport for a long time, the ones who have been going to the National Outdoor each year for the past twenty are out to have fun and see the friends they made at previous tournaments. Karl points to an excellent example in Archie Caldwell, a charter member of the Golden Gate Archery Club who passed away this year. Archie wasn't a high scoring shooter, but he sure enjoyed himself every time he went to a tournament. While the top archers are concerned with out-shooting each other, the older archers concentrate on out shooting their personal best, and having fun in the process. Karl points out that these veterans are the least likely to drop out of a tournament even when they are shooting poorly. Karl himself has only dropped out of two tournaments in his whole life. Once was at the Arizona Outdoor, when rain made him so uncomfortable he couldn’t take any more. The other time was at the National Outdoor when a torn hangnail on a draw finger became infected and the pain made shooting unbearable. When asked to comment on current trends in archery, Karl expresses mixed emotions about the increased emphasis on winning gold medals. While the outstanding performance of our teams has brought a lot of publicity to the sport, such as Denise Parker's appearances on TV after winning the Pan Am games, Karl feels that the mainstream archers are being overlooked. A few of them have voiced the opinion that the elite archers are getting the lion's share of training and sponsorship, and the mid-level archers are

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being left out. Karl thinks that there are more who feel the same way but remain silent on the issue. However, as Karl points out, it has only been in the last few years that the NAA has had the funds to train our teams, and the NAA is doing the best job it can (and a good one at that, Karl points out) with what little it has to work with. Karl foresees that these training camps will be expanded to include the average archers. Already, the NAA has the resident athlete program at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Karl argues that it has become apparent to everyone that archers can no longer become competitive internationally without help in the form of subsidized training and sponsorships. While not particularly pleased with the emphasis on winning, Karl concedes that the publicity will draw more funding into these training camps which will be expanded to accommodate the mainstream archers, giving them a chance to become the best they can be. Along the same lines, Karl is hesitant about embracing the higher qualifying scores for women. For years the qualifying FITA score has been 1050 for women, but now the women must post at least one score of 1100. Karl says this can help or hurt the women, depending on whether or not they get serious and work harder. The women in the Orient are shooting in the 1300's, while the women’s US record long stood at 1298 when Irene Daubenspeck set the mark at the 1978 Duel of the Deserts, and womens’ winning scores in US tournaments rarely exceed the mid-1200's. Karl says the American women need to devote more time and effort if they expect to be competitive in the international arena

Another change karl has seen over the years is the introduction of the compound bow. He admits that it has brought back a lot of people who can no longer shoot a recurve because of arthritis or injuries, but doesn’t want to see the compound force the recurve out of existence. He thinks that the compound, should it be introduced into the Olympics, will help keep archery a medal sport. Karl is adamant, however, that compounds should be placed in a separate division from recurves, and that the compounds should be introduced in addition to, not in place of, the recurves. What does Karl have planned for himself for the future? He would like to get back into shooting. Of course, he's been saying that for about twelve years, and many of the older archers kid him and ask when he's going to start shooting again. “Ten years from now they’ll probably still be saying that. I’ll just keep doing what I've been doing for as long as I can." What does Karl consider his most significant accomplishment in archery? He was expecting this classic question, and after admitting that he thought about saying that taking the title in the state championship would be it, he decided that there was something more important. In the more than fifty years of involvement with archery, Karl has made a lot of friends. He considers that his most important accomplishment. That says a lot about Karl.

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Dear Ms. Rhode: 1 recently attended the ‘96 Olympic Men’s Finals for Archery. Having never seen Olympic Archery before, I didn’t really know what to expect. Justin Huish amazed me with his level of shooting, and his ability to concentrate under pressure. He even took the time to pump up the crowd during the Finals! I could tell that he and the other competitors love Archery. I wish that I had bought tickets to all of the Olympic Archery competitions! August 1, 1996 was a day that 1 will never forget! Sincerely, Sean P. McKinnon

TV Special Features Trick Shot Archer The TV Special “WOW! II” a prime-time network special that is scheduled to air nationally on October 29th on FOX television at 9:00 p.m., will feature top trick-shot archer/showman, Bob Markworth, who will be appearing with his beautiful partner. Tawny. WOW! II has been described as “An hour of funfilled family entertainment featuring the most amazing, mind-boggling and incredible performers found anywhere in the world.”

We will not be solemn The people were joined inside the Park on July 26. and it was after dark. It was a very' festive time and all could see People from all nations were joined together in camaraderie It was very clear that on this date there wasn’t any room in people’s hearts for hate But there are selfish individuals all across this land and it has been decided it is time for their stand. No matter how wrong that it may seem Innocent people dying and suffering doesn’t mean a thing. Now the bomb exploded and we can’t change a thing. But we can join together, all of us, and sing. Sing for those who have risen to the top, and those who have fallen. We should take a little time to mourn. For we will not be solemn. Now is the time to celebrate with music and laughter. For peace and joy and all as one. that is what we’re after. We Will Not Be Solemn.

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Rod was awarded a $20,000.00 bonus toward his college education by PSE on August 30th by PSE VP of Sales and Marketing Jim Jordan.

OWN THE BOW THAT WON THE GOLD! The INCREDIBLE PSE Universal’” won gold in the hands of Rod White at the Olympics. Precision machined from solid aircraft , aluminum, the Universal I. boasts numerous features and characteristics wanted by ama teur and professional archers. Each component was designed by pros to suit their desires. We call it the Universal. After you shoot one, you'll likely call it REVOLUTIONARY! Ask your dealer to show you the PSE Universal and our complete line of HERITAGE traditional and recurve bows.

Sky’s Ambush Longbow Renamed the Rogue Due to a conflict in names. Sky Archery has announced it was changing the name of its hot selling AMBUSH Longbow to ROGUE. Said Sky President. Earl Hoyt. Jr., "Unfortunately we have discovered the name “Ambush" was currently be ing used by another company. To avoid any con flicts we have decided to change the name of our newest Longbow." The ROGUE is an innovative design by Hoyt and Sky Archery in Longbow limb geometry, more comfortable pistol grip and phenolic limb tips overlays. This new design no only changed the look and feel of the ROGUE but also increased arrow speed to AMO 200 fps and accounts for the smooth draw. For more on the ROGUE Longbow see your local Sky dealer or for catalog and prices contact Sky Archery, Inc., 11510 Natural Bridge Rd.. Dept. USA, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Phone (314)731-1600."

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C.S. Gibbs Corporation The C.S. Gibbs Corporation, the company which produced the sights that helped the U.S. Olympic Archery Team win gold in Atlanta, has further refined its premiere line of sights and sight accessories for 1997. It is also introducing several new products, including a target scope, a fixed-pin hunting sight, and target and hunting style “clickers." C.S. Gibbs will also be offering a limited, Gold Issue run of its SURE-LOC target sights to commemorate the recent U.S. Olympic victory. All 1997 SURE-LOC UTE and EDGE target sights will now feature 2/1000" (.002) adjustment with a single click of the elevation or windage knobs. Previous models featured 4/1000" (.004) movement. “We're calling this degree of movement a "half click," and it’s for the archer who wants to consistently define his aiming point to a point never possible before,” explains Steve Gibbs, C.S.Gibbs Corp, owner and product designer. A new optional mounting block system for C.S. Gibbs sights has an “opposite side" locking knob, meaning archers will now have the choice of an upward or downward facing locking knob, with or without a “high mount" cable-guard system. "We wanted archers to have the ability to configure their sights to best fit their own preferences and bow configurations," says Gibbs of the block. C.S. Gibbs will offer its first target scope in ‘97. The scope will be suitable for indoor, field and 3-D use. "We're finalizing all the details on the scope at this time," says Gibbs, "but it will definitely feature interchangeable lenses in a variety of powers and will offer the clearest image of any scope on the market as well as the reliability our products are known for." Also new from C.S. Gibbs is an innovative “clicker.” The device, which is often beneficial for archers with target panic, fits on the cables of a compound bow and emits a click when the bow is pulled to a set length — the point at which the archer then releases the arrow. “Our clicker is

not dependent upon arrow length like other clickers are and it's accurate to 1 /64th of an inch," details Gibbs. “It also comes in a 'hunter’s' version which emits a quieter click and allows you to ease down from full draw and then draw again without having to reset the noise making mechanism." Another new product from the company is a fixed-pin hunting/3-D sight "We wanted to offer the same dependability, durability and precision in a hunting sight as we do in our target models,” says Gibbs, “and this micro-adjustable sight has everything a 3-D competitor or serious hunter looking for the utmost in accuracy could want." And finally for 1997, C.S. Gibbs is proud to offer a special edition model of its SURE-LOC target sights to commemorate the U.S. Olympic Archery Team's recent victory and the individual gold medal won by Justin Huish. The sights will feature gold anodization and will be produced in limited numbers. “We’re very proud of Huish and every member of the men's Olympic Team, and the fact that they all shot a SURE-LOC," says Gibbs. “This is our way of letting other archers share in their accomplishment." For more information on C.S. Gibbs products, contact the company by calling (815)624-4130 or by writing to C.S. Gibbs Corp., 592 Quality Ln., Dept. USA, South Beloit, IL 61080.

VX Pro Is Mathews’ Fastest Pro Cam Bow Among their new S o I o C a m bows for 1996, Mathews adds the VX Pro — a bow that combines

lightning quickness with smooth shootability (AMO 60 lbs., 30" — 234 f.p.s.; IBO 5 grains per lb., 70 lbs., 30" — 302 f.p.s.). The result is a consistently accurate flat shooting bow. Hunters, 3D shooters and indoor target archers alike will value the VX Pro's long list of features. In addition to fast firing, its “Pro Cam” is the quietest and most advanced single cam made. and makes this bow exceptionally easy to set up and tune. It is available in 60,70 or 80 pound peak draw weights, with 65% let-off. or 80% let-off (with hysterisis) optional. As standard equipment, the VX Pro sports a beautifully-crafted walnut grip, an extra-large sight window and Trebark IIs camo. For more information contact Mathews Archery, P. O. Box 367, Dept. USA, Sparta. Wl 54656. Phone (608)269-2728.

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From lest Labs to the Awards Podium. Easton’s New X10 Arrow Shaft is as Good as Gold!

August 8, 1996. Salt Lake City, Utah. Five years of continuous development on a new competition arrow shaft have been followed by several weeks of record-breaking achievements in the field. With the recent success of the new A/C/X10 during the Games in Atlanta, the shaft has more than proven itself to be the ultimate outdoor target competition arrow. With every Olympic gold medal won by archers shooting the X10, and nine new world record scores posted a month earlier, the X10 may change the face of the intense and highly demanding outdoor target competitions. “We are absolutely delighted with the results," said George Tekmitchov, Senior Development Engineer for Easton Technical Products. “After years of design and testing, the ultimate proof has come from the last five months of results. Those results speak volumes for the success of the X10 design."

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The X10 was formally introduced at the Atlanta Grand Prix in April, 1996. Members of the United States Archery Team finally had a chance to put the arrow through the rigors of head-to-head competition. “We'd been shooting the X10 throughout most of the year,” said Olympic Gold Medalist, Justin Huish. “But once we got to the Grand Prix, we could see how we shot it during a real live event." The X10 proved to be a winner as the US men's team, the only team at the time using the X10, captured the Grand Prix Gold Medal in the 70-meter shoot-off. The first real test proved the concept behind the X10 worked, and the shaft became available to all the world Olympic team rosters. It was only a few weeks later that nine new world records were set by Korean and Ukrainian archers using the new shaft And again in July, the shaft provided the winning edge to Australian shooter Jackson Fear, the only Junior World Championship competitor to step to the line with X10’s, as he clinched the title in a pressurepacked shoot down round against a Korean shooter. The concept behind this shaft made a difference noticed by archers and coaches around the world. “Easton's concept behind the X10 is straightforward: design an arrow shaft that minimizes wind drift and maintains downrange energy and speed," Tekmitchov says. “To do this, we had to develop a smaller diameter shaft and make it slightly heavier than its world-class

counterpart, the A/C/E." The first, and biggest challenge was getting the diameter significantly smaller while still allowing the use of clearly superior internal-fitting components. The precision drawn core tube in a .905 size (as compared to the 1206 A/C/E core tube) was tested to be the optimum size for this new shaft. It is smaller than any precision tube Easton had ever developed in the past. Layers of carbon fiber are wrapped on the core tube to achieve a spine range similar to the A/C/E sizes. “There is quite a bit of high modulus carbon on this shaft," Tekmitchov says. “For it's delicate look and size, it is a very durable arrow shaft" Like the A/C/E, the X10 has a shape to help put the stiffness of the shaft in the proper location. The X10 was originally designed for optimal performance at 70 meters, but it has proven successful at all FITA distances. Special attention to the needs of women archers is also designed into the X10 shaft sizes most popular with women. X10 is available in 11 sizes, ranging from a 380 (equivalent to an A/C/E 400) to an 830 (equivalent to the A/C/E 850). Most X10 models weigh from 10 to 23 grains more than equivalent A/C/E shafts. Stiffer shafts are proportionately heavier. This added mass, coupled with a smaller diameter and reduced surface area in many cases results in increased downrange velocity and enhanced stability. The X10 also uses highly specialized componentry. The point design matches the aerodynamic design of the shaft. The streamlined point is an internal fitting, one-piece design that is weight adjustable in 10-grain increments from 90, 100 and 110-grain final weights. Two new nocks are also available for the X10; an internal style and an external “overfit" nock. To find out more about the new A/C/X10, contact your archery dealer or write:

Easton Technical Products, Attn: X10 Information 5040 W. Harold Gatty Dr., Dept. USA Salt Lake City, UT 84116

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Championship Archery Products’ New DRO-2000

The Rotaflex Portable Gym System

Championship Archery Products is proud to introduce the only archery sight on the market that has elevation and windage dials which read out to one-thousandths of an inch, giving you an easy way to know the exact position of your scope. The patent pending model DRO-2000 has a one inch adjustment on the windage and a 2.50 inch elevation sight window; the sight window can also be moved up or down to suit the archer. The sight features a triple lock dovetail mount that locks the dovetail bar in the same position every time. It is made out of 6061-T6 aluminum and has a black hard anodized finish. The model DRO-2000 comes in right hand and left hand models for tournament and 3-D archery. The scope mounting block has both 8-32 and 10-32 tapped holes for your personal scope. Provided with every sight is a sticker which mounts on your bow to record your elevation and windage coordinates for different yardages. If you would like more information about the sight that is sure to enhance your archery performance, then contact Championship Archery Products, 19 Morley Dr., Dept. A-USA, Norwalk, OH 44857, USA. Phone (419)668-9000, Fax (419)668-1813.

FRANK AND BECKY PEARSON KEEP IN SHAPE ALL YEAR WITH THE ROTAFLEX

Invented by a medical doctor/martial art expert/archer, this 2 pound wonder does 40 exercises and just happens to pull exactly like a bow. It comes in two resistance models: one for a heavier workout and one for a lighter workout. Fits in your suitcase, works hand grip, arms, chest, back, shoulders, abs, even calves, inner and outer thighs. Used and recommended by Frank and Becky Pearson of Vail, Arizona Quality made in the U.S.A. $44.95 retail. For further information, call Frank Pearson’s School of Archery (520)647-7847. To order, call 1-800-411-3669 or write: Rotaflex, P. O. Box 3542, Dept. USA, Kingman, AZ 86402.

minutes to slip the bows in their cases, put the accessories away in their cabinets, and be ready to go. Plus, I’ve got a display that's more secure and 10 times more effective than anything you can put behind a table." The reaction that Castrup got to the mobile showroom from bowhunters and archery dealers was so positive, he went to work outfitting two key members of the PSE Shooting Staff. Bill Epeards of Goshen, Ohio, now tows a slightly smaller version when he puts on turkey calling and deer hunting seminars. Gerald Shaffner of West Union, Illinois, draws bowhunters to his whitetail seminars with a mobile display of trophy bucks he has taken with a PSE bow. Meanwhile Rusty Stinson, the PSE rep who serves Florida, is using a similar trailer to increase visibility for the brand in his territory. Dealers who would like information about scheduling an appearance by Epeards or Shaffner can contact Castrup at (812)853-5759.

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Natural Glow Pins

Redesigned for 1996, you will find Timberline Archery’s new Natural Glow Pins brighter and more durable. A transparent polycarbonate threaded shaft encloses the Glow Fiber for protection. The new Glow Pin is brighter because light passes through the clear shaft. The fiber now is gathering light right up to the 122,663 p.s.i. tensile strength stainless steel tubing. A new transparent pin block extender lets more light reach the Glow Fiber and it will fit either 8-32 or 6-32 thread sights. For a free catalog contact Timberline Archery Products, P.O. 333, Dept. USA, Lewiston, ID 83501. Phone (208)746-2708, Fax (208)746-6997.

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Don Castrup, a Regional Sales Manager with 20 years of experience representing Precision Shooting Equipment, has found a way to boost the impact of two members of PSE’s shooting staff. Castrup has helped outfit Bill Epeards and Gerald Shaffner with custom display trailers patterned after the one he has been towing to dealer seminars, sport shows and tournaments the past two years. The brightly-colored 20-foot trailer Castrup tows behind a 3/4 van is outfitted like a compact pro shop, with room to display bows and accessories from PSE and the other lines he represents. Participating manufacturers helped pay the $12,000 price tag and their logos are displayed on the brightly-painted exterior. The dominant graphic shows a family enjoying archery, while the main signage reads “Archery & Bowhunting — PSE Dealer Support Team." On the road more weekends than he is home, Castrup finds the trailer a real time-saver. "I used to go to a sport show and by the time I wrestled with the backdrop, tables, and other equipment it would take me a day to get set up. With this outfit I can be ready for customers in 30 minutes. When the show is over, it only takes me 20

A new 4-color catalog containing photographs and descriptions of their entire line of stabilizers and accessories was recently published by X-Ring Archery Products and is available at no charge, upon request. Detailed is the entire line of hydraulic and dead shot and economy stabilizers, including the new Eric Hall parallel bar (available only from X-Ring), tubes, a new arrow rest and a full complement of accessories. The X-Ring line, which includes an extensive selection of hunting and target stabilizers in black, multiple colors and camo finishes is endorsed by world class archers, including: Eric Hall, Randy Ulmer, Kathy Caudle, Ed Eliason, Dan Fitzgerald, Pete Works, Butch Johnson, Frank Carr, Michelle Ragsdale, Bobby Ketcher, Terry Ragsdale, Randy Chappel, Bill Pelegrino, Rod White, Allen Conner, Shannon Caudle, Dale Pitts, Jackie Caudle and Charles Hunt.

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IRELAND D & M Engineering 39 Aylmer Rd, Newcastle Co. Dublin Ireland

Koppeistraat 8,PO Bx 3715 6088 EP Roggel Netherlands

280 East SR 434 Winter Springs. FL 32708

NORWAY Skandinavisk Bureau

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170-20 39th Ave. Flushing. NY 11358 Phone (718)461-1756

East Fishkill Achery 14 McKeov/n Terrace Hopewell Jet. NY 12533 Phone (914)896-5657

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2278 Lake Harbin Rd Morrow. GA 30260

PENNSYLVANIA Lancaster Archery

ITALY Arco Sport

REP. OF CHINA God's Archery

HAWAII The Island Archer

S. Spigarelli Via Prenestina. 252/E 00177 Rome Italy

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3180-C Koapaka St. Honolulu. HI 96819 Phone/Fax (808)833-8731

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JAPAN Ishii Corporation P. O. Box 3, Toyonakaminami Osaka 561-91 Japan

Angel Company, Ltd. 7-12, Higashi-Ueno 1-Chome, Taito-Ku Tokyo 110 Japan

K Archery 30-6, Yaguchi 2-Chome Ohta-Ku, Tokyo Japan 146

M. Yasui & Co. Ltd. (Shibuya Archery) Kaneichi Building Shibuya 3-18-2 Shibuyaku Tokyo 150 Japan

SPAIN Arcos Y Accesorios Barrio La Ria S/N 39609 Escobedo De Camargo Cantabria Spain

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ILLINOIS Town Hall Archery 1991 S. 59th St. Belleville. IL 62223

KANSAS Gary’s Archery Sales

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3935 NW Menoken Rd. Topeka, KS 66618^1514 Phone (913)246-4033

MICHIGAN Kurgin Archery 2601 Lapeer Rd Auburn Hills. Ml 48326 Phone (313)373-6017

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WASHINGTON Northwest Archery 19807 1st Ave. South Seattle. WA 98148

WISCONSIN West Town Archery 6725 W Burleigh Milwaukee, Wl 53210 Phone (414)444-7944

King Archery 5010 S. Division Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 Phone (616)531-3530 FAX (616)531-3332

ARIZONA PSE 2727 N. Fairview Tucson. AZ 85703

CALIFORNIA Frontier Archery Co. 9777 Business Park Dr Sacramento. CA 95827 Phone (916)366-9149 Fax (916)362-2307

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Thank you 9HoytusA Shooters! Gold, Silver, and Bronze Hoyt USA would like to give special recognition, and say thanks to all of the archers that represented us in Georgia. We are proud of your accomplishments, and thank you for choosing Hoyt in your quest for a medal. Hoyt USA would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the history making athletes, and say thanks to the hard working individuals that went the extra mile to make the events so memorable.

Hoyt’s Medal Winners

Men’s Individual Gold Men’s Individual Bronze

Justin Huish, USA OH Kyo-Moon, Korea

Women’s Individual Silver

Ying He, Peoples Republic of China

Men’s Team Gold Men’s Team Silver Men’s Team Bronze

Justin Huish and Butch Johnson, USA OH Kyo-Moon, KIM Bo-Ram &JANG Yong-Ho, Korea Andrea Parenti and Matteo Bisiani, Italy

Women’s Team Gold Women’s Team Silver Women’s Team Bronze

YOON Hye-Young and KIM Jo-Sun, Korea Cornelia Pfol and Sandra Wagner, Germany Iwona Dzieciol, Poland

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Dear Member Nation, On behalf of the IFAA and the hosting nation, the Republic of South Africa, we cordially invite you to attend the:

1997 World Bowhunter Championships The event will take place from 26 March until 31 March 1997 and will be held on a 2500 ha (hectare) private game reserve in the Northern Province some 400 km north of Johannesburg. The surroundings and nature are unique and many wild animals may be seen on the archery ranges, including zebra, impala, eland and the elusive kudu. The event will be shot over four rounds, one round per day.

The rounds that will be shot are: • 2x standard IFAA Unmarked Animal rounds • 1x precision Unmarked Animal round • 1x Game Trail, using 3-D targets and moving targets The surrounding game reserves will offer accommodation from as little as US $30 per person per night, meals excluded. Many of them also offer transport to and from the range.

For the less adventurous accommodation is available at 2** and 3*** hotels within a radius of 40 km. Extensive touring on the range will be arranged daily after completion of the day's shoot. Unique nature films will be shown daily also. Day trips will be available for the non-shooters. Arrange your 1997 Easter holiday early and join us in an unbelievable event and an unforgettable holiday in the middle of the African bush. A colorful brochure with all the details will be printed in July and will be available from August when they are obtainable at WFAC'96 and from our office in South Africa.

Loet Smit Coordinator

Provisional Schedule of Events at WBHC-97 Tuesday 26 March Registration 09:00-12:00 Bow inspection Registration 14:00-17:00 Bow inspection Practice range open 09:00-18:00 Wednesday 27 March Registration 08:00-12:00 Bow inspection Registration 14:00-16:00 Bow inspection 17:00 Official opening Practice range open 08:00-16:00 18:00-22:00 Music and dance Thursday 28 March Practice range open 07:00-08:30 08:30-09:00 Briefing Walk to ranges 09:00-09:30 1st day shooting 09:45-14:00 15:00-17:00 Fun shoot Game viewing 17:00-18:00 Game videos/Darts 19:00-21:00 Friday 29 March 07:00-08:30 Practice range open Briefing 08:30-09:00 Walk to ranges 09:00-09:30 09:45-14:00 2nd day shooting 15:00-17:00 Broad Axe throwing Game viewing 17:00-18:00 18:00 “African night"

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Saturday 30 March Practice range open 07:00-08:30 Briefing 08:30-09:00 Walk to ranges 09:00-09’30 3rd day shooting 09:45-14:00 Steel Impala (Fun shoot) 15:00-17:00 Game viewing 17:00-18:00 Music and dance 19:00 Sunday 29 March Practice range open 07:00-08:30 Briefing 08:30-09:00 Walk to ranges 09:00-09:30 4th day shooting 09:45-14:00 Fun shoot 15:00-16:00 Game viewing 16:00-17:30 Closing ceremony 18:00 Swap shop 19:00 Monday 01 April Day trips around Louis 09:00-16:00 Trichardt area. Award ceremony/buffet 18:00

1997 WOULD BOWHUm CH/WIOnSHIPS of the International Reid Archery Association Coordinator: Loet Smit P.O. Box 10211 Vocna Valley 1686 R.SA Tai & Fax: Local: Tel: (011)315 0373 Fax:(011)315 7531

International: Tel: 27-11-315 0373 Fax: 27-11-315 7531

AffiHatod to Intomsbocal field Archery Association

NOTE: Funds generated by the fun shoots will be used for the development of archery in the Northern Province.

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For color catalog on complete Golden Key line for 1996 send $2.00 to:

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“Interdot” Optic Scope Puts the Light Right! Nothing is as annoying as trying to find your sight pin in low light conditions. Golden KeyFutura of Montrose, Colorado, world’s largest maker of arrow rests and other accessories for the archer has a solution, the new Interdot Optic Scope. The Interdot scope frame is made from anodized aluminum with light vents and features bright, light catching sight rings and bubble level. The one stand-out feature that really makes the Interdot the scope of the future is the fiber optic sight pin that glows in natural light for an eye-catching, easy to see pin tip. The Interdot Scope is large, easy to see, tough as nails and has a fiber optic sight pin that gathers and channels light so you can readily pick up your aiming point quickly and accurately. If you want to shoot like a winner you have to see like one and the new interdot Optic Scope from Golden Key lets you do just that!

Golden Key Introduces New “Flip Lock” Arrow Holder! When one speaks of arrow rests the name that always comes up is the company that put Montrose, Colorado on the map, Golden Key-Futura. The new Flip Lock Arrow Holder is the perfect addition to the line that sells more arrow rests than all the competition combined. The Flip Lock Arrow Holder is made of strong, molded plastic and will work on all bows regardless of the arrow rest and will work with overdraws. The new Flip Lock is a stick-on version of the popular GK Arrow Holder and combines ease of use and economy. Once in place the Holder Arm rotates down to keep the nocked arrow in place on the rest. The Flip Lock remains in place during the draw and then quickly and quietly snaps out of the way at release. The Flip Lock Arrow Holder is perfect for those times when you want the arrow nocked and ready to go without worry about the arrow falling off the rest possibly costing you the shot. 366

Golden Key Blasts Off with “Top Gun” Release Aid! Golden Key. Just the name conjures up visions of innovations designed to make your archery life better, faster and more accurate. The new Top Gun Release Aid is no exception. It is HOT! The Top Gun is a superbly precise caliper style release that begins with CNC machined components, a classy, streamline design and a Travel Free, Infinite Speed Adjustable Trigger so you can tune the Top Gun for the trigger speed you need for the shooting you are doing. The Top Gun is available in either black or green anodized and comes with an adjustable black Nylon Wrist Strap that is super comfortable for those long tournaments. Release Aids have become more sophisticated and the Top Gun will prove why it is always better to wait for the name Golden Key.

New “Diamond” Tip Design puts “Deadhead” in Lethal Class! ■fe Deadhead Broadhead from Golden Key-Futura of Montrose, Colorado will be sporting a new Diamond Tip for bowhunters going after big game this year. It is more than just a cosmetic change. The new Diamond Tip is a sharp edged, chisel point that is not only stronger but also begins slicing flesh and bone at the moment of impact. Vince Troncoso of Golden Key, “By adding the new Diamond Tip to an already great Deadhead series, we believe we have made an even better broadhead. The new Diamond Tip is compact and sharp for maximum power and penetration. Add this to a Deadhead that already features patented, front loading, positive blade locking and the Deadhead’s special Heli-Kill™ helical blade angle options and we think the Deadhead is the best flying, hardest hitting broadhead on the market today." The Deadhead features stainless steel blades, aircraft aluminum ferrule and stainless steel Diamond Tip. The Deadhead is available in 3 blade models in 80,100 and 125 grain weight and the new Devastator Deadhead ‘6’ at 120 grains with 6 razor sharp blades. This year when you go after the trophy of your dreams make sure your arrows are tipped with the new Deadhead Diamond Tip from Golden KeyFutura, the world leader in quality archery accessories.

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IWe ws News and information for members of the National Archery Association

American Juniors Capture World Golds Moscarelli and Winterton Continue Winning Ways for the U.S.

Recurve Bow Jr. World Champion. Jackson Fear (L) Australia receives congratulationsfront NAA Executive Director, Bob Baliuk (Chula Vista, CA) — In 1991, at the very

1996 Junior World Compound Bow Champs! Bart Winterton (L) and Angela Moscarelli (R)

advantage heavily in their favor, the two

This Issue Pages 367 — 379

first Junior World Archery Championships.

Americans advanced to face off against one

Americans Denise Parker and Vic Wunderle

another in the final. Although Gold and Silver

won individual Gold Medals. Two years later, the U.S. trio of Jessica Carlson, Amy Johnson

were guaranteed to land on the U.S. side, this friendly rivalry between Moscarelli and Van

and Rod White, along with the Girls’ Team, won

Natta included many tense moments with

• Junior World Championships

— 367

medals. In 1994. Wunderle scored another trip

Moscarelli edging her teammate by a final score

• Message from Robert C. Balink

— 368

to the Gold Medal stand. White a visit to the

of 105-103. Australia’s Nicole Bartlett won the

Runner-Up podium, Angela Moscarelli won the

Bronze. Entering the Elimination Round seeded 18th,

• State Associations ’97 Rankings

— 369

• New Board of Justice Member

— 369

Bart Winterton faced a tough road to the medal

• 112th Kodak Nationals

— 370

rounds. Fellow American Compound Boys Jeremy Snyder, seeded 7th. Jason Kajdasz. in

• 1996 Tentative USAT Teams

— 371

• College Division News

— 372

• 117th Eastern Regionals

— 373

Compound Bronze, Randall Copp and David Doyle won Compound Gold and Silver, respectively, and the Compound Boy’s Team won the Gold!

Following up on these past

successes, the 1996 U.S. Junior World Teams met with juniors from around the globe at the ARCO Training Center in Chula Vista.

22nd, and Robert Rodgers, in 33rd after the Qualifying Round, faced similarly difficult paths. Despite the less-than-ideal pairings in

• 1996 World Field Championships

- 373

California in early July and walked away with MORE medals!

the Elimination Matches. Snyder and Winterton

• Junior Olympic Championships

— 374

advanced to the Quarterfinals with impressive

• NAA InstructorCourse

— 377

Under the coaching direction of Bob Green. Cindy Gilbert-Bevilacqua and Brooks Matsuda.

victories. Unfortunately, the two stepped to the line against one another in that round.

• Shenk Award

— 377

the

Winterton. with his parents watching on. managed a 108-105 victory over his Junior

• NAA Star Tournament Calendar

— 377

• USA Archery’ Merchandise

— 378

the

Compound

Teams

dominated

competition. On the Girls’ side. Angela Moscarelli. Tara Dailey and Jamie Van Natta finished the FITA Round in 2nd. 3rd and 4th.

with Ashley Kamuf in 13th. Once the field was narrowed to four in the Elimination Rounds. Moscarelli and Van Natta remained along with two Australians.

With the "Home Field"

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1996

World Teammate. This emotional win proved

to catapult the Roosevelt, Utah native as he went on to defeat Francesco Amoldi of Italy in the Semifinals and Australia's Mark Engelhardt to capture the Gold Medal.

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4-10. 1996 at the ARCO Training Center in Chula Vista, CA) and the XV JOAD National

Target Championships (July 12-14, 1996 in

Roy Nelson. Treasurer 24665 Glenwood Drive Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408)353-4303

Austin, Texas). The Jr. World Championships were

supported by over 171 volunteers from the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, ably

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

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

Robert Ryder 1210 Edgewood Dr. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (504)433-3150

Northern Region Don Branson 884 Heatherbrook Ct. Wheaton, IL 60187 (708)682-8488 Norman Graham 6302 Lovejoy Rd. Perry. Ml 48872 (517)655-4755

Southern Region Jane Johnson

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NAA Active Archer Athlete (Olympic) Denise Parker 2630 Evergreen Ave. Salt Lake City. UT 84109 (801)277-9596 Elite Compound Archer Sandy Gottlieb 269 Adler Court Azusa. CA 91702-6226 (818)969-9291

NFAA Representative Paul Double 8129 Bennett Branch Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (301)829-2842

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coordinated by local resident John Willett. However, the “Gold Medals" belong to Lloyd

Brown, Courtney Kane, Cristel Dreckman, It is not a secret that the successful growth

Paula Poole, Linda Wells, Brian Saunders, Karen Cearley, Karen Chen, Lonny King, Mike

and development of all amateur sports organizations is due. in large part, to the support

Hojnacki. Mike Jenkins, Leslie Jenkins Don

of the devotees of the sport... after two weeks in Atlanta, it is very evident that active

tireless efforts and contributions toward the success of this tournament over ten days of

volunteerism is alive and well in our sport as well. With hundreds of roles to fill at the Stone

intense preparation and actual tournament activity were exceptional. Tom Green, Bob

Mountain Park venue more than 75 were filled

Graham and the entire field crew also lent tremendous support to what was a well

by volunteers (many NAA members) from around the country, most of whom devoted their

annual vacations to serve the archery cause. Under the competent leadership and direction

of Archery Competition Manager Sheri Rhodes and her staff, the Centennial Olympic Games

came

Rabska, George Tekmitchov, and others. Their

organized

and

fun tournament

for all

competitors. Thank you everyone for a job well done! The JOAD Nationals in Austin, Texas, immediately followed the Jr. World

hitch.

Championships Tom Parrish (Archery Coach

Congratulations to Sheri, Lyn Rourke (Assistant Competition Manager), DeWayne Epley (Assistant Competition Manager - Results),

at the University of Texas) and Racae Meyer (whose son Alex is a top Texas JOAD archer)

off

without

visible

Frank Thomas (Manager Field of Play), Bud

Simon (Field Operations), Mark Zimmer

(Manager, Transportation and Athlete Services) and Christine McCartney (Competition Secretariat), and all the judges and other officials

who came together from around the world to put on a show that will not soon be forgotten.

put together a fantastic event, although the hot and humid weather may be remembered far longer than the terrific event Tom and Racae coordinated. Many thanks, Racae and Tom and your volunteers in Austin. So to all volunteers throughout the country, both NAA members and others, we thank you

for your many contributions all year long which

Never to be forgotten will be the memorable “encore performance*’ of Karl Radde. who spent 6-8 hours per day promoting and describing

are, not frequently enough, acknowledged.

(non-stop) archery and archery equipment to hundreds of spectators at the 1996 Olympic

The world will long remember the successes of USA Archery at the Centennial Olympic

Archery Information booth in Stone Mountain Park. Karl reprised his role from the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles by popular

Games in Atlanta. The Men's Individual Gold

request. Thank you Karl! What is equally clear is that far from the madding crowds of Atlanta, in a year-round effort in hundreds hamlets, villages, towns and

cities across America, archers are volunteering in Olympic-record numbers. Local Junior

Congratulations Olympians

Medal and Men’s Team Gold Medals were quite

an accomplishment. Congratulations to Justin Huish, Butch Johnson and Rod White for your exceptional performances and the excitement you generated for archery enthusiasts around

the world. We also want to recognize Janet Dykman, Judi Adams and Lindsay Langston for your efforts in Atlanta. These six athletes earned

Olympic Archcry Development (JOAD) Clubs could not develop and prosper without the selfless contributions of archery parents, local

the right to represent their country in the

IBO Representative Ken Watkins 6667 Cliffside Dr. Vermilion, OH 44089 (216)967-4980

club members and friends of archery. Our gratitude to each and every one of you is unending.

their training commitments that got them to Atlanta. We are very proud of our 1996

Honorary President Clayton B. Shenk

summer archery headlines, not to be forgotten are two major, pre-Olympic archery events: the

While the Olympic Games dominated the

Olympic Games and we would like to acknowledge their dedication to archery and

Olympians and we wish them all continued success in archery and all other future

endeavors.

THE U. S. ARCHER

FITA Technical Delegate Al Wills (L) and FITA First Vice President Don Lovo (R) behind the scenes in Chula Vista

Under clear blue skies, the top juniors front around the world toed the shooting line at the ARCO Training Center

Not content with these Gold Medals, the

off point. On the Boys' side, all four FITA Round scores were enough for Elimination

Compound Girls Team of Moscarelli, Van Natta

Round participation. Brent Bollman led the way

Stadium, home of baseaball’s San Diego Padres. With Olympian Janet Dykman firing arrows

and Dailey raced through the field on their way to winning the Team Gold. This being the first Junior World Championships that included a

in 19th, followed by Patrick Crcelman in 36th, Michael Pendola in 38th and Jay Wimberly in

from behind home plate into a target 70 meters away in the outfield grass, the spectators on

With the lop 64 Boys entering the

hand for the traditional 4th of July baseball

Girls' Compound Team event, this American

Eliminations, the hottest shooter was sure to advance. With his three teammates gone after

game were treated to the parade as the uniform wearing, bow carrying athletes spread out across

the first round, Bollman cruised into the round

the outfield fence with their country' flags. The involvement and support of the ARCO Training

JUNIOR WORLD FROM PAGE 367

trio set the stage for future years of dominance. Unfortunately, the results were not as kind to the U.S. Olympic Bow Teams. Amy Neyhard

57th.

was the only Girl to qualify for the Elimination

of 16 where he fell to the eventual Silver Medalist, Chung-Sung Koo of Korea.

Round, finishing the FITA Round in 11th. Jennifer Popp, Julie Pennant and Dawn Chudy

Despite inconsistencies and strong international competitors, the U.S. Junior World

struggled in the heat of international competition and finished just below the 32nd place break-

Teams represented their country well. The week

special Parade of Nations held at Jack Murphy

Center and the entire community of Chula Vista

ensured that the 4th Junior World Archery Championships were successful and surely an event to be remembered!

Jpl LyJ

in Southern California also included a very

STATE ASSOCIATIONS GEARING TOWARDS STATE RANKINGS IN ‘97 For months, the NAA has been working with individuals, groups and pre-existing clubs across the country in establishing leadership and solid bases for the creation of NAA Chartered State Archery Associations. These State Associations will play an enormous role in the promotion and development of archery, not to mention in the recognition and measurment of archers’ personal progress via State Rankings. Many states are now poised to publish 1997 Rankings based upon this years’ tournament results. Compound, recurve, masters, mens, womens, juniors and many more ranking categories have been created and will be publicized. Formation of a State Association has become a streamlined and simplified process following months of great dialogue

and discussion. Once a charter is issued, state-level committees become cohesive and active bodies, lines of communication are opened, local clubs have outlets for guidance, ranking systems are implemented and. simply, the sport of archery benefits tremendously! The following State Archery Associations have received Official Charters to date, with other states from Arizona to Maine on the verge of finalizing theirs: State Archers of California, Connecticut Target Archers Association, Florida Archery Association, Georgia Archery Association. Hawaii State Archery Association, Illinios Target Archery Association, FITA Archers of Indiana, Kansas FITA & State Archery Association, State Archery Association of

PUERTO RICO TRIP WINNER Congratulations to Betty Huffman of LaRue. Ohio, upon winning a trip for two to the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico in a drawing at

the 112th Kodak National Target Championships. Betty's prize included

a round-trip airfare, courtesy of Continental Airlines. The drawing was held after the tournament banquet at the American Gladiators Dinner Show in Orlando.

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1996

Massachusetts, Society for Archery in Michigan, New Jersey Archery Association. New York State Archery Association, Target Archers of North Carolina. FITA Archers of Ohio, FITA Archers of Pennsylvania. Rhode Island Target Archery Association. Texas State Archery Association, Wisconsin Archers Association and the Wyoming State Archery Association. If you would like to volunteer to assist with the functioning of the State Association in your state, or if you would like to help establish an Association presence where you live, please contact your Regional Board of Governors Representatives!

NEW BOARD OF JUSTICE MEMBER Ann Hoyt of Bridgeton, Missouri was elected by the NAA membership to the NAA's Board of Justice for a three-year term. Ann replaces Earl Meyers, whose term expired this year. The Board handles disciplinary

matters brought before the NAA and makes recommendations for final determination to the NAA Board of Governors. Other current members of the Board of Justice include Teri Chang (Chair) and Bud Simon.

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Austin Tindal Regional Park - August 5-10, 1996. Over 250 archers from across the country attended this annual event. International Competitors from Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Gr Britain. Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Philippines, Trinidad helped add to the flair of this event. The top 3 finishers in each division are listed below and watch the November/December issue for complete results including scores.

SENIOR OLYMPIC LADIES

MEN

Janet Dykman Kalhie Loesch Janet Barrs

Richard Johnson Ed Eliason Jay Barrs

MASTER OLYMPIC LADIES

MEN

Delores Presler Julia Bowers Mel Leach

Wilburn Wooten Larry Skinner Dave Brandfass

SENIOR COMPOUND LADIES

MEN

Sally Wunderle Anne Bessette Angela Moscarelli

JefT Button Kevin Eldredge Matt Cleland

MASTER COMPOUND LADIES Ruby Wooten

CROSSBOW LADIES Carol Pelosi Lillie Stauffer Pat Copley

BAREBOW LADIES Jeannie Roop

BOYS

MEN Frank Gandy Jim Hamilton Jim Hiester

CADET COMPOUND GIRLS None

Brent Bollman Wm Jones Guy Krueger

Jason Kajdasz Caleb Heller Bart Winterton MEN Bill Pimm Ray Stauffer Joe Silvasi

MEN Norm Graham Don Branson

BOYS Alexander Meyer Justin Reid Jason Lutz

BOYS Jerry Farris Mathew Faling Ian Morones

JUNIOR OLYMPIC GIRLS

BOYS

Karen Scavotto Roxanne Reimann Dayna Kelley

Brad Fiala Damian Barreiro Peter Bammes

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GUEST OLYMPIC LADIES Marisol Breton Gabriela Cosovan Erika Reyes

GUEST COMPOUND LADIES Madeleine Ferris Johanne Boivin Danielle Aubin

GUEST MASTER COMPOUND LADIES None

Sara Finley Kyla Cox Lisa Murkin

None

Daniel Dicenzo Ricardo Ramirez Cory Crites

Luke Caviness Jonathan Stetson Andrew Olsen

INTERMEDIATE OLYMPIC GIRLS

INTERMEDIATE COMPOUND GIRLS

BOYS

Stephanie Miller Caitlin McElhaney Amy Green

FITA COMPETITIVE COMPOUND BOYS LADIES Tara Dailey Ashley Kamuf

Danielle Herman

CADET OLYMPIC GIRLS

FITA COMPETITIVE OLYMPIC GIRLS BOYS Jennifer Popp Lorinda Cohen Amy Neyhard

JUNIOR COMPOUND GIRLS

BOYS Ariel Heller Mark Salisbury Kurt Ritter MEN Miguel Flores Eric Savage Adolfo Jimenez

MEN Gerard Dovis Philip Humez Juan Wedel

MEN George Jacob

GUEST FITA COMPETITIVE OLYMPIC GIRLS BOYS Chen Yi-Ching Lee Chia-Lung Lu Ming-Chin

Chang Chun-Chien Lin Chih-Yung Wu Kuang-Chien

GUEST FITA COMPETITIVE COMPOUND GIRLS BOYS Patrice Boucher

Pascal Imbault

GUEST JUNIOR OLYMPIC GIRLS

BOYS

Chen Hsiu-Lien

Octavio Rodriguez

GUEST CADET OLYMPIC GIRLS

BOYS

Lin Chuan-Han Chiu Yi-Ting Chen Tien-Tien

Liao Huan Yi Ting Chi-Feng Chang Shu-Hao

THE U. S. ARCHER

1996 TENTATIVE USAT TEAMS Below are listed the archers who have met the tournament qualifications for selection to the USAT Teams. In addition to the tournament

five (5) male/female archers. For the Junior Teams in addition to the tournament qualifications, each person named

requirement, each person named to the Senior Team (both Olympic and Compound) must have successfully completed the 12 minute

to the Junior team (both Olympic and Compound) must have successfully completed the 12 minute Cardiovascular Fitness Test. For

Cardiovascular Fitness Test and posted a score of at least 1250 for men and 1230 for ladies or

the Junior Team in the Olympic Division there will 5 male/female intermediates and I male/ female junior named to the team if all

625 for men and 6I5 for ladies in a l/2 FJTA round in a Star Tournament during the year. The Senior Olympic Team will be comprised of the

qualifications have been met. For the Compound Division there will be 5 male/female

top eight (8) male/female archers. The Compound Senior Team will consist of the lop

intermediates only named to the team, again if all qualifications have been met.

If you have not yet completed the fitness test or the required tournament score, you have until October 15 to accomplish this. Anyone wishing to do the fitness test must have a level

3 instructor monitor the run. We ask that you take a moment to review this information, and if you have questions/ concerns, please contact Linda at the NAA

office (719-578-4621) at your earliest convenience. The teams will officially be announced this fall.

United States Archery Team 8/22/96 OLYMPIC BOW LADIES CALIF CUP POINTS SCORE

PLACE

TOTAL POINTS

NAME

NAT'L INDOOR SCORE POINTS

I. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

4.00 6.00 8.50 11.00 12.00 17.50 22.50 34.50 41.50

Janet Dykman Jessica Carlson Courtney Kane Kathie Loesch Ruth Rowe Teresa Kuhlmcy Judy Devol 1 Rhonda Polak Natalie Wells

1120 1145 1052 1124 1131 1095 1098 1084 1047

4.00 1.00 22.00 3.00 2.00 11.00 9.00 13.00 23.00

1279 1293 1222

1302 1311

1130 1241

TX SPR FITA SCORE POINTS

1.50 1.50 3.50 999.00 999.00 999.00 999.00 8.50 4.00

1249 1207 1217 1199 1230 1198 1168

1 50 3.50 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 999.00 999.00

1.50 1.50 999.00 3.00 11.00 999.00

1288 1287 1289 1242 1179 1200

2.00 3.50 1.00 3.50 8.00 8.50

999.00 999.00 1.50 999.00 3.00

1209 1238

WORLD FLD TR POINTS SCORE

555

528 448

NAT'L TGT SCORES POINTS

999.00 999.00 3.00 999 00 999.00 4.00 7.00 999.00 999.00

1247 1236 1194 1238 1235 1222 1215 1157 1154

1.00 4.00 8.50 2.00 7.00 7.50 9.50 13.00 14.50

999.00 999.00 999.00 6.00 15.00 18.00

1323 1322 1323 1230 1251

2.00 3.50 4.00 999.00 12.50 11.50

1275 1285 1266 1248 1240

2.50 3.00 6.00 3.00 8.00

1332 1326 1322 1315 1281 1203

1.50 3.50 2.00 7.00 10.00 15.50

OLYMPIC BOW GENTLEMEN 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

4.50 8.00 9.00 12.50 31.50 37.00

Richard Johnson Justin Huish Rod White Lonny King George Tekmitchov Guy Gcrig

1174 1166 1163 1160 1124 1146

1.00 3.00 4.00 700 26.00 17.00

6.50 8.00 10.50 13.00 16.00

Anne Bessette Jamie Van Natta Sandy Gottlieb Sally Wunderlc Annie Eldredge

1146 1150 1118 1139 103

6.00 4.00 12.00 8.00 16.00

1159 1170 1173 1157 1166

19.00 7.00 4.00 22.00 8.00 999.00

1299 1178

1291

1284

620 585 569

3.00 1.00 999.00 1236 2.00 999.00

622

560

1.00 999.00 3.00 999.00 5.00

999.00 1.00 2.50 5.50 999.00 999.00

657 679 646 627 625 581

2.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 10.00

596

COMPOUND BOW GENTLEMEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

5.00 5.50 7.50 16.50 17.50 30.00

Kevin Eldredge Tom Crowe Jeff Button Rick Hotchkiss Roger Hoyle Bruce Taylor

1319

1303 1234

1.50 999.00 999.00 999.00 2.50 4.50

1303 1278 1243

OLYMPIC BOW INTERMEDIATE LADIES PLACE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

TOTAL POINTS

4.50 5.00 11.00 13.00 13.50 15.00 15.50 20.00 27.50

NAME

Jennifer Popp Amy Neyhard Della Fournier Lorinda Cohen Julie Pennant Dawn Chudy Cherie Jones Tracy Winterhalter Jenny Barrington

JOAD INDOOR SCORE POINTS

3.00 552 519 510 547 214 507 516 500

NAT'L INDOOR SCORE POINTS

JR WLD TR SCORE POINTS

JOAD OUTDOOR SCORE POINTS

1214 1.50 5.00 999.00 1065 5.00 1145 4.00 6.50 1128 999.00 999.00

1.50 1154 1147 1111 1085 952 1129 1027 831

1229 2.50 2.00 4.50 7.00 7.00 4.50 8.50 8.50

2.50 2.50 7.50 2.50 4.00 999.00 1197 4.00 999.00 1132 9.00

1248 1231 1184 1225 1177 1178

3.50 2.50 4.00 3.50 6.50 5.00 999.00 5.00 11.00

1109 1.00 4.00 6.00 2 00 17.00 7.00 5.00 10.00

2.00 1134 1058 1018 1063 664 1021 1033 989

1268 1.00 4.00 7.00 3.00 14.00 6.00 5.00 11.00

3.00 1233 1226

2.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 999.00 7.00 8.00

1128 1126 1138 1135 1148 1129 1130 1133 1123

8.00 9.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 10.00

1240 1245 1172 1260 1243

NAT'L TGT SCORE POINTS

1.00 1172

1122 1112 1119 1116 1043 903

2.50 999.00 2.50 6.50 4.00 5.00 6.50 9.00

OLYMPIC BOW INTERMEDIATE GENTLEMEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

5.50 8.00 9.50 10.00 11.50 1.50 16.00 17.00 26.00

Brent Bollman Patrick Creelman William Jones Jay Wimberly Mike Pendola Zachary Brummel Michael Byrne Steve Schram Christopher Shull

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1996

581 567 564 565 577 582 559 557

1157 1086

1.00 4.00 2.50 999.00 1167 6.50 5.50 1181 1212 6.00 7.00 1195 1141 9.00 MORE ON NE>

1276 1272 1226

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10. 11. 12. 13.

26.00 31.00 31.00 40.00

Zane Lambert Joshua Klink Scott Rich Ryan Brandt

1164 1115

11.00 10.00 12.00 999.00

528 555 559 522

22.00 11.00 6.00 24.00

1039 1112 1107 1069

24.00 11.00 13.00 20.00

7.50 10.00 999.00 1090 11.00

1165 1107 1002 1150

7.50 12.00 13.00 9.00

1016 1138 980

557 537 515

2.00 5.00 12.00

1067 979 936

1.00 7.00 12.00

1105 999

4.50 10.00 999.00

1243 1244 1009

2.00 2.00 8.00

2421 2006

999.00 5.00

590 574 575 573 525 495

1.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 24.00 33.00

1113 1108 1100 1066 967 909

1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 16.00 20.00

1233

5.50 999.00 1074 12.00 999.00 999.00 999.00

1370 1312 1294 1281 1264 1166

1.00 3.50 4.00 9.00 8.00 13.50

2608 2453 2508 2330 2428 2316

1.00 4.00 3.00 7.00 5.00 8.00

999.00 2.00 999.00 999.00

1299 1306 1288 1203

1.50 1.50 3.00 4.50

1288 1286 1293 1239

1.50 3.00 1.50 4.00

1312 1293

1.00 2.00 999.00 2.00

3.00 1.00 7.00 999.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 11.00 999.00

1303 1269 1289 1284 1284 1271 1247 1215

1.00 4.00 2.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 10.00 14.00 999.00

1287 1276 1279 1272 1267 1254 1234 1217 1186

2.50 3.00 2.00 2.50 5.50 7.00 8.00 7.50 9.50

1315 1285 1297 1288

OLYMPIC BOW JUNIOR LADIES 1. 7

4.00 17.00 25.00

Karen Scavotto Susan King Nicole Metzger

OLYMPIC BOW JUNIOR GENTLEMEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

3.00 9.50 10.00 20.00 29.00 41.50

Brad Fiala David Wolchcck Peter Bammes Michael Barry Thomas Barrington Joshua Miller

COMPOUND BOW INTERMEDIATE LADIES 1. 2. 3. 4.

4.00 5.50 5.50 8.00

Tara Dailey Angela Moscarelli Jamie Van Natta Ashley Kamuf

567 579 571

999.00 3.00 1.00 2.00

562

1217

COMPOUND BOW INTERMEDIATE GENTLEMEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

5.50 7.00 7.50 8.50 12.00 20.00 21.00 29.50 31.50

Bart Winterton Caleb Heller Jeremy Snyder Jason Kajdasz Adam Teal Robert Rodgers Levi Reed Trever Elder Jonathan Stephens

579 580 575 582 565 577 572 551

4.00 3.00 6.00 999.00 2.00 9.00 5.00 8.00 17.00

1160 1168 1148 1165 1144 1160 1135

1164

2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 999.00 999.00 999.00 999.00 5.00

College Division News It's “Catch-Up Time” for the Collge Division and the beginning of the 1996/

Asst. Program Director:

Men:

Bob Ryder (James Madison)

97 school year. First: Collegiate Scholarships available for 1997: Eight NAA scholarships are available each year at

Treasurer:

Gold - Tommy Roy, NCC Silver - Andrew Ned, NCC

S500.00 each, two for each of the four NAA

Regions — North, South, East and West. Two Karl Raddie scholarships are also available at S250.00 each, one woman and one man. DEADLINE for applications to be in the NAA office by November 1, 1996. All full-time

Laurie Melville (Case Western Reserve)

Bronze - Robert Shepherd, ASU

Regional Directors: East:

Women:

Helen Bolnick (Atlantic CC); West: Foster Gorman (Navajo CC); North: Norm Graham (Michigan State)

South: Frank Thomas (Texas A&M)

Student Reps: Mike Raab (North Caroline

Gold - Lori Mitchell, ASU Silver - Virginia Poole, UA

22nd Beach Spring Classic: Long Beach

State); Jo Malahy (James Madison)

at Cal State, Feb. 24. Participating schools shooting the 900 Round were Cal Slate and

Education/AH-American Camp Director:

Bakersfield College.

Julia Bowers (Millersville)

Recurve Men:

collegiats who are enrolled for the 1996/97 school year are eligible. Ifyou have not received

Scholarship Chair:

Andy Fritz, CSULB

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Al Lizzio (Columbia University)

an application, call (719)578-4576 or write to the National Archery Assn., One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Second: Though our USA Olympic

JOAD/High School Relations Director:

Rudy Hernandez, CSULB M. McMillan, BC

577 494

Medalists, Justin Huish, Rod White and Butch Johnson are not collegians, we send them our heartiest congratulations and look forward to some of them joining our college programs. Third: Texas A&M University swept the

1996 Overall National Team Championships

Cindy Bevilacqua

Recurve Women:

Publicity: Marion Rhodes Historian: M.E. Leach (Cal State LB) Registrar: Christine McCartney (NAA Office) Past Director: Irene Jenkins (Univ. Texas)

Heide Cline, BC Becky Creamer, CSULB

560 545

Andrea Perez, CSULB

458

Compound Men:

Note: To contact any of the above, call the NAA office for addresses and/or phone numbers

Victor Monge, BC

703

Manny Santos, CSULB

682

or check the NAA Web site: http://WWW.USArchery.org and link to —

COED (Mixed) TEAM Winners: CAL STATE LB (Fritz, Hernandez, Creamer, Perez)

2238

BAKERSFIELD (Cline, Ash, McMillan, Alexander)

1838

this year in May at the U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships (USIAC). Their team total was a 1103! Runner-up team was James Madison University with a 948 total. Third place

http://ACS.TAMU.EDU/~KJC3126/NAA.HTM Fifth: Some Spring tournament results:

over-all went to Atlantic Community College with 476, followed by Michigan State University (the host team) with 247. Congratulations to all the schools! Fourth: 1996/97 officers for the College Division are as follows:

Participating schools were Navajo CC, Arizona State Univ., Cal State U. @ Long Beach and Univ, of Arizona.

Arvin Pete of NCC was men’s high scorer with 1044 and Lori Mitchell of ASU had the high

Janet Dykman 281-291 T: 572 (N-C) Christel Drekmann 258-238 T: 489 (N-C)

Program Director:

FITA with 1178. On the 28th, a FOR elimination round was shot with the following winners:

Becky Creamer 235-232 T. 467 CSULB MORE*

Kathy Eissinger (Texas A&M) 372

32nd Westrn Regional Collegiate Championships: Tempe, Ariz., April 27-28

A full FITA Round was shot on the 27th:

17th Annual Challenge Indoor Championships: Double FITA I, March 2 at Archer’s Haven/Hi Tech Archery, Long Beach. Hosted by CSULB. Top scorers were:

Women (N-C=Non-CoIlegiate):

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White Sets Record at 117th Eastern Regionals By Charlene McCullough

The Eastern Archcry Association's ll 7th annual tournament was held June 29-30 at Goldn-Grain Archery Range in Western

Pennsylvania.

Eighty archers competed

Olymipc Master Men:

3. Cara Morrill

I. Ed Gerig

2. Frank Bergum 3. Irwin McCullough

including Olympic hopefuls Andrew Lindsay and his coach Fay Johnstone from New Zealand and Rodney While from Pennsylvania. While

Olympic Master Women:

set a new Easlcm FITA record with a score of

I. Bill Jones 2. Jason Ku fen

1322.

I. Beryl Bergum

3. Josh Klink

past and present member clubs in the region. Some of the fund rounds include an award for

I. Lorinda Cohen

2. Jenny Narlee

the lowest scoring arrow' in an unknown end.

Olympic Junior Boys:

There is also a round where bare bow archers shoot rubber balls off of wire stakes, and of

I. Steve Hornyak 2. Matt Hackett 3. Josh Shaffer

course a well attended clout round for all divisions. At the conclusion of the first day an “all you can eat” chicken Bar-B-Que w ith all the trimmings is served.

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful event.

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Olympic Out-of-Region Women:

735

Compound Men:

1235

2. Bill Parenti 3. Bruce Mattson

Olympic Intermediate Girls:

I. DeAnn McCullough

1158

2. Cindy Riffe

1056

1127

Compound Junior Boys:

1125 1124

1. Matthew Walkden 1307 1304

3. Daniel DiCenzo

1286

1. Jennifer Fike

832

Compound Cadet Boys: 1. Justin Fike Crossbow Men:

H70

1. Ray Stauffer

1576

Olympic Cadet Boys:

3. Josh Steele

1208

1233 1184

Olympic Cadet Girls: 920 911

2. Shawna Morrill

1276

2. Dara Marner 3. Lorraine Ceccarelli

993 713

1152

2. Shaun Fox

2. Andrew' Ku fen

1. Ruth Rowe

Compound Intermediate Boys:

1288 1224

1322

Olympic Women:

1287

1274 1236

1085 947

Olympic Junior Girls:

I. Heather Jordan

1201

Compound Women:

1. Mark Hackett. Jr.

I. Stephanie Crosby 2. Maria Caldwell

1219

1. Ron West

1231 1222

Olympic Men:

1. Alan Gerard 1. Janet Gerard

1130 1058

I. Nathan McCullough

Here are the lop scorers:

I. Rod White 2. Guy Gerig 3. Dave McCullough

Olympic Out-of-Region Men:

Olympic Intermediate Boys:

The Eastern is unique event because of its field set-up with flags and shields from many

633

1095 982

Compound Junior Girls:

Crossbow Women: 1. Lillie Stauffer

1576

1996 World Field Championships Kraniska Gora, Slovenia • June 24-30, 1996

COLLEGE DIVISION NEWS CONTINUED

Men: Brian Saunders

274-278 T. 552 San Diego College Miguel Slacedo 42-245 T. 487 CSULB Rudy Hernandez 233-225 T. 458 CSULB That’s all for this issue! If you have news of your college tournaments and/or archers, please send to me al: 173 Pinewood Drive, Arapahoe. NC 28510 or call me al: (919) 249-2681

Thanks! Marion B. Rhodes. Publicity

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RESULTS (medalists) Recurve (Olympic) Bow Men I. 2.

Andrea Parenti. Italy Francis Notenboon, Belgium

Jon Shales. Great Britain

Recurve (Olympic) Bow Women I. 2. 3.

Carole Ferriou. France Hedi Mitlermaier. Germany Janet Barrs, Salt Lake City, Utah. USA

Compound Bow Men I.

Jeff Button. Cottage Grove, Wise.. USA

2. 3.

Janos Povazson, Hungary Stephane Dardenne. France

Compound Bow Women I. Petra Ericsson. Sweden 2. Nicole Barlleti. Australia 3. Jozica Emersic. Slovenia

Barebow Men I. Rensco Van Wees. Netherlands 2. Twan Cleven. Netherlands

3. Mattias Larsson. Sweden

Barebow Women I. Odile Boussiere. France 2. Trish Lovell. Great Britain 3. Marie Palm. Sweden

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The 15th annual Jr. Olympic Championships was held in beautiful Zilker Park in the center of Austin, Texas. With the skyline of Austin visible over the rows of targets, 130 young

archers from 24 states and 50 JOAD clubs arrived at the tournament site on Friday, July 12, for official practice. Some had flown into Austin and been greeted at the airport with a banner “Welcome Junior Olympic Archers!" Others had driven in from as far away as California. The excitement was palatable, as the young archers

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looked around to see who had come to compete

and smashing the arrows.

in the 16 JOAD divisions. The temperature soared over 100 degrees. It was going to be a hot one!

canopies, which had been brought from the ARCO Training Center in Chula Vista, were lifted up like a long snake and laid gently back

Jane Johnson, the Director of Shooting, reminded all archers to drink lots of waler, even when they were not thirsty. There were hundreds of plastic sandwich bags filled with ice which the archers used to keep their body

down by the wind. Everyone wondered if this

temperatures down. There was a tense moment when a freak localized dust tornado whipped

Jane Johnson called the archers out on to the center of the field to line up near their state flags. In the stillness, she sang a solo of the National

up the targets on the practice field, toppling one

The 400 feet of

would happen again during the tournament. It didn't! Saturday started early with everyone on the field at 8:00 am. In the opening ceremonies,

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Anthem as the young archers listened to the words. The 70 colorful targets stretched from one

end of the field to the other. The spectator tents were in position behind the canopies. Each archer's name and state was pre-printed on foamcorc board ready to be placed in position on the scoreboards. These were later given to

each archer as souvenirs of the tournament. The tournament site was very visible to

automobile traffic in the center of the city. Two

local television stations covered the event which was exciting for the archers who were interviewed. Halfway through Saturday, the archers were beginning to melt in the heat. The tournament was temporarily halted to give the archers time to recuperate. Two archers retired from the tournament. It was definitely a scorcher! The

temperature hit 105 degrees’

Even the

concessioner did not anticipate the tremendous quantities of water which would be consumed.

Finally, the four distances had been

conquered!

The custom designed ranking

round medals and team plaques were given out at the Awards Banquet at the Radisson Hotel

later Saturday evening in the air-conditioned Grand Ballroom. Unfortunately, due to mathematical errors and omissions on the

scorecards, the awards ceremony was delayed by at least an hour awaiting final tabulations. The archers used this delay to hang out together getting to know each other better. They even went up on the roof of the hotel to

watch the thousands of bats fly off into the

evening sky from under the Congress Avenue bridge. Many of the archers were really happy they had this lime to talk to each other away from the tournament field. When the medals

were finally placed around each young archer's neck and photographs taken, the smiles and pride in achievement were unforgettable.

Sunday say the toppling of the lop scoring

archers from the ranking rounds of Saturday by the pressure of the elimination rounds. The upsets were surprising! Only five out of fifteen first place archers hung on to their positions on Sunday with several excellent archers missing

the final medals completely. The atmosphere on the field on Sunday was tense compared with the excitement of Saturday. As the winners

rose to the top of the scoreboards, it also was clear which states are grooming this country's

strong young archers—perhaps with an eye focusing on the 2000 Olympics! Texas brought home 7 medals, Connecticut 4, California 4, Washington 4, Michigan 3, and

Illinois 3. Thirteen other states also medaled in the tournament. FOR Name Place

OLYMPIC BOW Cadet Boys 1 J. Sanchez 2 AJ. Olsen

Ranking Rnd. Place

(6) (8)

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Score

1267 1248

State

Calif. Conn.

3 C. McCormick (2) 4 B. Kozub (5) 5 T.M Reagan (1) 6 J. Muschalck (3) 7 L. Caviness (7) 8 A. Sims (4) 9 G. Hafkcr (14) 10 K. Barker (10) 11 S. Marshall (9) 12 A. Bailey (16) 13 G Krueger (13) 14 J. Miller (11) 15 B. McElhaney (12) 16 A. Brodeur (18) 17 M. Gimdt (17) 18 P. Bailey (15) Junior Boys 1 B. Fiala (1) 2 B. Funston (3) 3 P. Bammes (5) 4 D. Barreiro (7) 5 T. Barrington (9) 6 D. Wolcheck (2) 7 T. Stanley (4) 8 J. Pty (12) 9 M. Hueffed (10) 10 M. Barry (8) 11 J. Aven (6) 12 R. Wolford (17) 13 J. Miller (14) 14 C. McConathy (ID 15 W. Dybala (13) 16 R Matusek (15) 17 R. Kubccka (16) 18 C. Foster (18) 19 L Gimdt (19) Intermediate Boys 1 G. Krueger (3) 2 A. Meyer (1) 3 J Bennett (2) 4 M. Barrington (4) 5 B. Davis (6) 6 K. Stanley (7) 7 W. Oyama (5) 8 B. Goodman (8) FITA Competitive Boys J. Wimberly 1 (3) 2 S. Schram (8) P. Creelman 3 (2) 4 W.E.Jones (4) B. Bollman 5 (1) Z. Brummel 5 (5) M. Pendola 7 (6) 8 Z. Lambert (7) R. Brandt 9 (9) C. Shull 10 (12) 11 D. Cole (13) S. Rich 11 (14) P. Murphy 13 (ID (10) 14 J. Klink R. Marlow 15 (15) Cadet Girls C. McElhaney 1 (4) 2 A. Green (3) S. Miller 3 (1) 4 C. Thelen (7) L. Kacir (5) 5 6 Dagny Hatker (6) 7 M. Thelen (8) 8 A. King (2) 9 Danika Ha fleer (9) (10) 10 J. Marlow 11 T. Longoria (H)

1304 1271 1324 1302 1262 1300 971 1126 1205 924 1017 1070 1054 757 812 915

III. NJ. Tex. Tex. NJ. Wash. Kan. Tex. Ohio Calif. Tex. Ill Colo. Tex. Tex. Calif.

1370 1305 1294 1282 1264 1312 1303 1212 1256 1281 1286 1114 1166 1221 1197 1147 1144 1069 639

NJ. Wash. Utah Mass. III. NJ Mich. Tex. Wash. Conn. Geo. Mich. N.J. Tex. N.J. Tex. Tex. Calif. Tex.

1242 1280 1247 1071 1026 995 1027 365

Tex. Tex. Conn. III. Tex. Mich. Wash. Tex.

1225 1157 1231 1184 1248 1178 1177 1165 1150 1086 1038 1002 1088 1107 719

Tex. Mich. Calif. Penn. N.Y. Mich. Mich. Colo. Tex. Ohio Ohio III. Calif. Penn. Tex.

1248 1282 1308 1139 1198 1190 1118 1302 1054 810 505

Colo. Conn. III. Tex. Conn. Kan. Tex. Calif. Kan. Tex.

Junior Girls 1 J. Dinsmore (4) 2 K. Seavotto (2) 3 S. King (1) 4 S. George (3) 5 C. Barker (7) 6 C. Darimont (5) 7 L. Luetger (6) 8 N. Metzger (8) 9 K. Milchanowski (ID 9 W. Scott (9) 11 K. Bailey (10) Intermediate Girls 1 S. Finley (1) 2 S. Funston (3) 3 J. Dinsmore (2) FITA Competitive Girls 1 D. Fournier (3) 2 J. Popp (1) 3 A. Neyhard (2) 4 L. Cohen (5) 5 D. Chudy (8) 5 C. Jones (4) 7 J. Barrington (10) 8 J. Pennant (6) 9 M. Birchard (9) 10 T. Winterhalter (7) COMPOUND BOWS Cadet Boys 1 A. Heller (1) 2 J. Uranga (3) 3 G. Torres (2) 4 C. Smith (4) 5 W. Lynch (6) 6 T. Jarrett (8) 7 B. Alford (5) 8 K. Bone (7) Junior Boys 1 D Dicenzo (3) 2 M. Crowder (4) 3 P. Calander (1) 4 S. Fox (2) 5 K. Robinson (5) Intermediate Boys 1 J.W. Davison (2) 2 D. Slothower (1) 3 J. Lynch (3) FITA Competitive Boys 1 J. Kajdasz (4) 2 J. Snyder (2) 3 C. Heller (3) 4 B. Winterton (1) 5 G. Riddle (10) 6 A. Teal (5) 7 T. Elder (8) 7 R.T. Rodgers (6) 9 L. Reed (7) 10 J. Stephens (9) 11 R. Butler (ID Cadet Girls 1 S. Heath (I) 2 A. Rodgers (2) Junior Girls 1 D. Herman (1) 2 L. Kubecka (2) FITA Competitive Girls 1 T. Dailey (2) 2 J. Van Natta (1) 3 A. Moscarelli (3) 4 A. Kamuf (4)

1162 1243 1244 1202 1020 1111 1109 1009 915 925 918

Wash. Conn. Calif. N.H. Tex. III. III. 111. Tex. N.J Calif.

1201 1047 1187

Utah Wash. Wash.

1147 1214 1154 1111 952 1129 831 1085 923 831

Ariz. III. Penn. N.Y. Penn. Geo. III. Wash. Mich. Mich.

1393 N.H. 1287 Tex. 1309 Tex. 1202 Colo. 1157 Okla. 626 N.H. 1200 Tex i 1133 Tex. 1302 N.Y. V 1287 Ind. Ariz. 1325 Penn. 1310 1239 Ohio 1282 1290 1111

Mich. Penn. Okla.

1272 1279 1276 1287 1158 1267 1217 1254 1224 1186 996

N.Y. Ohio N.H. Utah Tex. Kan. Utah N.M. Utah Mich. Ark.

1315 1278

Kan. N.M.

1288 1219

Fla. Tex.

1288 1293 1286 1239

Tex. Mich. Calif. Ind.

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Young And Old Participate In Inaugural Day Camp For the first time ever at any National Tournament, the National Archery Association, in conjunction with the Orlando Area Sports Commission (OASC), provided the youths of Orlando an opportunity to learn and participate in the sport of archery. Although the camp was targeted for the youths in the Osceola/ Kissimmee County area, it was a great surprise to see adults participate in the camp as well. As OASC President Randy Johnson slated, “The camp was designed to leave a legacy of archery in the Orlando area after the conclusion of the 112th Kodak National Target Championships, and 1 think we have succeeded.” Throughout the week there were over forty kids who participated in the camp, as well as six adults.

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The camp was run by Deland, FL native Ed Newbern with help from Roy Van Orman and James Loesch. The instructors concentrated on stressing the importance of safety, technique, and scoring, while at the same time, having fun. As Kissimmee, FL camper Stephanie Robida stated. “The camp was like school, before attending, you really don't know what to expect, but once you get there, you really have fun. If more kids knew about it, they would enjoy it.” The same level of excitement can be heard from Domenic Carcia, also of Kissimmee, FL, one of the six adult campers, “J was really excited about the camp. At first I thought I would feel like an odd-ball, but it was terrific and it was a golden opportunity.”

Along with four full days of shooting, the campers got to see top notch performances from Butch Johnson, Justin Huish, Rod White, and Janet Dykman. As one can imagine, Huish was the camp favorite. During lunch it was not uncommon for every participant of the camp to be centered around Huish pleading for his autograph. Huish politely signed while each kid ran away proclaiming their excitement of just receiving an autograph from the 1996 Archery Individual Gold Medalist. More importantly, the camp demonstrated the fun and excitement of archery, regardless of one’s age.

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Shenk Award

NAA Instructor Course

Teresa Kuhlmey receives Shenk Award from Mr. Shenk

Jim Mellinger, NAA Level 3 Coach from Wichita. Kan., recently announced that six instructors have earned the National Archery Association (NAA) Level 2 archery instructor status. The successful candidates (pictured below) are Kyla Young. David Yechout. Lo Ree Cowan, Thomas E. Bontrager, Miriam E. Jurak and Frank H. Heath. Jim noted that “they not only passed the course but had outstanding test scores which is a tribute to their positive commitment they agreed to on the first day of the three day class.” An American Archery Academy team of instructors composed of

Sarah Jurak. Emil Jurak and Jim Mellinger presented the course materials as sanctioned by the NAA. The new Level 2 instructors will put their credentials to work right away. Miriam will take her talents to Texas A&M University where she will be attending college this fall. Dave will be promoting archery' in and around Schuyler, Nebraska.

This award was established in 1980 to recognize Clayton Shenk for

his many years of service to the NAA. This award given each year at the NAA Target Championship to the male and female archer in the Olympic bow division with the highest accumulated scores from the US Indoor. US Field and US Target FITA from the adult, masters, college and FITA

Competitive divisions. The 1996 award came as a surprise to the female winner who has been very supportive of NAA tournaments over the years. The male winner has won this more times than any other recipient - six times. CONGRATULATIONS to the 1996 winners - Teresa Kuhlmey of Anoka. MN and Jay Barrs of Salt Lake City, UT. We were very' pleased to have Mr. Shenk in attendance at the awards

Lo Rec is involved in a transition phase of the Girls Scouts in southern Kansas. Kyla. Tom and Frank will continue their coaching endeavors with the Wichita Shooting Stars JOAD Program. Frank is also thinking of starting a new program around Kingman.

banquet to present this award. The NAA Board of Governors at its May meeting approved the establishment of a similar award for the compound division to begin in 1997. The same tournament criteria will be used for this award. The name for this award has yet to be established. Watch for further

We wish them all continued success in their careers and hope that they experience the rewards of coaching champions.

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Duel in the Desert Trials - FITA Contact Kathy Greene 520-297-6731 Location - Tucson, AZ Pumpkin Shoot -18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley 818-782-6445 Location - Los Angeles, CA Longhorn Invitational - Dbl 18 Meters Contact Irene Jenkins 512-218-4656 Location - Austin, TX Duel in the Desert - FITA Contact Kathy Greene 520-297-6731 Location - Tucson, AZ FITA East-’96 Contact Skip Phillips - 610-777-6306 Location - Reading, PA Anniversary Shoot -18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 Location - Riverside, CA Turkey Shoot -18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 Location - Monrovia, CA

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Wo-Pe-Na Open - 18 Meters Contact Phil Niosi - 201-943-9309 Location - Clifton, NJ December 15 Toys for Tots -18 Meters Contact Karen Cearley - 818-782-6445 Location Van Nuys, CA Events Subject to Change December 7-8

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ARCHERY TRADE SHOW JANUARY 17-19, 1997 KENTUCKY FAIR AND EXPOSITION CENTER LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY WITHOUT QUESTION, there is only one major national trade show supported by the vast majority of all industry manufac turers. In 1997, the Archery Industry meets in Louisville, Kentucky. For many of the companies, this will be their only trade show in 1997.

OVER 300 COMPANIES have signed to participate and more are added every day. The current list of products and companies

speaks for itself... 25 bow companies making compounds, traditional bows and crossbows; over 30 manufacturers of

arrow rests; over 45 companies making sights; in fact, hundreds of companies displaying: KNIVES

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THE TOTAL SHOW designed with you, the dealer, in mind. Fine-tune your selling techniques in the indoor demonstration

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starring bow hunter and top country singer, Gary Morris.

CALL TODAY. For show information, to pre-register or for space application, contact: AMO Archery Trade Show c/o Louisville

Expositions, P. 0. Box 4695, Louisville, Kentucky 40204 502 458-7353

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January 31, & February 1,2,1997 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas See the latest in bows, arrows, bowhunting and target shooting accessories, optics, clothing, videos, and more at the

697 National Archery Show and Vegas Shoot Show Schedule Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dealers-Only Day Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dealer Seminars Seminars sponsored by Easton Aluminum —sessions with experts in all phases of archery

Register NOW for Dealers-Only Day Friday, January 31st Pre-register with the coupon below by December 15, and your dealer badge will be mailed directly to you at a cost of $5.00 each. Badges purchased at the show will cost $10.00 each. You must have a dealer badge to attend Dealers-Only Day.

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As you old timers know, “The Vegas Shoot” never stays the same, it just gets bigger and better. The management of the largest tournament in the world, are always looking for ways to improve and make it bigger and better, particularly for you, and all the shooters. This year the formal will change and at popular request, the “Shoot Down” round will be eliminated. We will go back to format that made “Vegas” the best. Those that register in the Championship Divisions will remain In the Championship Divisions throughout the entire tournament. They will compete in head to head competition for all three days, there will be no “CUTS”. At the end, the ones with the highest total score will take home the chips. Speaking of chips, the prize money has been increased substantially. The first place in each of the Championship Divisions now pays $2,500.00. For the equally important people that make up the Flight Divisions, we have some new changes for you that will make your competition even more interesting. The prize money has been increased and has been distributed across the flights more fairly. Also, flights will be broken out by division style of shooting, the same as offered in the Championship Divisions.

Not only do we have the NAS show going on in the same hall as the tournament, but in the same building Safari International will be holding their annual show and meetings. At this time, the tournament managment is trying to make arrangements with Safari International to allow you to visit the show at no charge. Nomial registration is $150.00. At the same time, the “Shot Show” will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Along with this good news we have to tell you hotel rooms will be hard to come by. The tournament management has arranged for blocks of rooms at the Imperial Palace Hotel at $49.00 Sun-Thurs or $69.00 Fri/Sat (Specify Ms Blue) phone 1-800-351-7400. Flamingo Hilton Hotel at $95.00 per night, Phone 1-800-835-5686. Maxim Hotel at $74.00 per night Phone 1-800-634-6987. You MUST specify you are with the Vegas Shoot or National Archery Show to get these rooms. We urge you to make reservations NOW so you don’t get left without a place to stay. The Sands Hotel is being leveled to make room for a new 7000 room hotel. Maybe at that time we can come together in the same hotel again. OFFICE USE

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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “The Vegas Shoot" and mail with your entry form to: The Vegas Shoot, P.O. Box 711604, Salt Lake City. UT 84171 Phone/Fax (801) 944-8362. PLEASE DO NOT REDUCE THE SIZE OF YOUR ENTRY FORM.

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Stanislawski Avenges Industry Over the last 20 years and more Mel Stanislawski has developed several new products for the archery industry. During this time several archery manufacturers and individuals have copied some of these products. I guess 1 should be flattered that the archery’ industry uses the Stanislawski Release as the

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

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