September-October 1997 Vol 16 NO 5 - The US and International Archer by National Field Archery Association

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ARCHER? Susan Thompson and Randy Ulmer win top honors at NABH Championships Story on page 300

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Guest Editorial by Ken Rogers President International Field Archery Association NFAA,NAA,1FAA — you name it and it’s using those magazines wc could find been covered in her own magazine. The include our news. The Australi Bowhunters Association's magazii US Archer. After being elected to the presidency of Archery Action NFAA’s Archcry. T> the IFAA in 1995, it seemed only natural Glade in England, The U.S. Archer a for me to ask if the IFAA might be included only recently. Archery Focus, have all vc in her magazine. Her answer was, "Of kindly carried our news. We hope they w course!” and 1 have written an IFAA column continue to do so. I know Dorotl ever since. From the beginning, Arlyne has Southgate would be extremely happy wi shown a real interest in the IFAA and the the new arrangement—especially since si advancement of that part of the sport. We was a good friend of Arlyne Rhode, an have had many archery discussions over Arlyne of hers, but mostly because hi the years. Last year, for some reason or dreams for the IFAA included an offici. other, we were discussing the international publication. The IFAA has made no demands of an aspect of her magazine and 1 remember noting that there are only a few real kind regarding this agreement and. neithe international archery magazines. Early in has Arlyne. We are truly pleased to be abb August of this year we found ourselves to call The U.S. and International Arche> If you were very observant when you engaged once again in the same our official publication. I can sec nothini picked up this magazine you may have conversation. From this, within a little over but good coming from this venture for all noticed something different. On the cover, a week, came an agreement whereby The parties concerned. Many individual archers you may have noticed an almost U.S. Archer would become the official currently subscribe to the magazine; we unnoticeable change to the magazine logo. publication of the IFAA. Shortly afterwards, believe many more of those involved with U.S. Archer has become U.S. and Arlyne made the decision to include the the IFAA will become subscribers in the International Archer. Also, on the cover, word "International" in the magazine’s title. future. The magazine features wide the addition of the logo of the International In April of 1995 I called for a meeting coverage of the archery sport — is not Field Archery Association (IFAA), and the of the IFAA’s officers in Australia during limited to one facet. I believe that is why words, "Official Publication of the IFAA." the dates of the World Bowhunting The U.S. Archer has been so popular and Owner/Publisher, Arlync Rhode, and I Championship. One of the topics discussed widely accepted in the years it has been have known each other for some time but was, “where do we want to take the IFAA?” around. it was only when, as president of the NFAA Our Vice-President, the late Dorothy Having The U.S. and International in 1993,1 began talks with her about taking Southgate, discussed using a newsletter to Archer as our official publication is a lot on the added responsibilities of publishing keep our member nations informed. like being a guest in Arlyne's home. We the NFAA’s Archery magazine that we Because we saw no visible international will take our shoes off as wc enter, keep came to know each other better. I found in magazine available, she forwarded the idea the floors clean and do our best to be good Arlyne a person who knows, and is known that our newsletter might one day become visitors in her magazine. Or, as I’ve heard by, everyone in the archery family; a person an international magazine. Wc all knew it some Brits say, “We won’t muck up the who has only the best interests of our was a good idea and yet, we at the same place.” Thanks for the opportunity, Arlync, archcry sport at heart. When saying “our time knew it was a lofty goal. I myself, soon from all of us at/in the IFAA. archcry sport" I say so in the broadest discovered how impossible it was for me Ken Rogers IFAA President sense of the words. 3-D, Field, Flight, Pro, to publish a newsletter. Rather, I opted for See IFAA News on page 324

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Guest Editorial By Ken Rogers............................................................................. 290 Letter to the Editor By Scott Griggs..................................................................... 294

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Editorial By Arlyne Rhode....................................................................................... 294

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IFAA News By Ken Rogers.................................................................................... 324

CONTRIBUTORS SCOTT GRIGGS KEN ROGERS PAUL DAVISON JIM SCHULTZ CAROLYN ELDER MIKE RUST CHRISTIE BISCO JACK MILCHANOWSKI WILLIAM ROBERTS ORR RULON I. HANCOCK FREDDIE TRONCOSO BERNIE PELLERITE JEFF BUTTON TOM CROWE KIRK ETHRIDGE ROBERT RHODE DONNA HOOGERHYDE SCHRAMMEL

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS R. ARLYNE RHODE WALLY RUEGER CHARLES CRITES

Cabela's / Chevy Suburban-Tahoe 3-D Archery Championships............ 301

PAUL DAVISON JIM STARKEY RULON HANCOCK

Christie Bisco...........................................................................................................325

1997 JOAD Outdoor Championships By Jack Milchanowski...................... 326 113th NAA Outdoor Nationals..............................................................................330

Have Your Say William Roberts Orr............................................................. 337 Professional Archery Technique By Kirk Ethridge......................................... 338

Federation Canadian Archery News................................................................. 340 Farewell to a Friend, In Memory of Mike Powell Sy Freddie Troncoso.... 342

Freddie’s Shooting Tip of the Month By Freddie Troncoso......................... 343 Bernie ... Insights Sy Bernie Pellerite.............................................................. 344

NFAA Shooter’s School Sy Bernie Pellerite..................................................... 346 Field Shooting Tips, Part Two Sy Jeff Button................................................. 347

Tips by Crowe By Tom Crowe.............................................................................. 348 U.S. NAA Flight Championships By Rulon I. Hancock................................. 350 JAPAN AUSTRALIA EUROPE DENMARK PHILIPPINES NEW ZEALAND ROMANIA MALAYSIA

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Harry Drake Obituary By Robert Rhode............................................................ 352 Archery Great O.K. Smathers Dies By Robert Rhode................................... 354

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Just a short note to reflect on our friend, Katie Smith I will never forget my first Vegas shoot in 1983 or 1984. 1 got to watch most of the top shooters and studied them all. One gal this man will never forget is Katie Smith. I first saw her in the Martin booth standing with no shoes on. I thought to myself is she going to shoot that way or just restin’ her feet. She had her bow in her hands and the next line was about up so 1 thought again is she going to shoot this way. So I waited for the next line and went and to sit in the stands behind her to watch her shoot. What a joy it was to leant from one of the best. I stand 6 foot 8 inches as you know. Ind at that time I always wore Tony Lama 7owboy boots. Then that made me about o foot 10 inches and all my friends called me too tall. Ila Ha! But watching Katie 294

shoot with her shoes off made me think these boots gots to go! I felt like a stick in the wind with those bools on and I needed more leverage. So, when I went back to Bozeman I switched those boots into a pair of flat bottomed shoes. The other thing 1 really grabbed ahold of was her anchor point. It was rock hard and solid! I changed my anchor point within a week or a couple of days and it is one of those things in archery 1 will never change!! litis one of the best anchor points in the business. 1 took many pictures of her anchor as well as her form. She touched me that day and taught me a lot. The things she gave me without knowing was one of the biggest gifts in archcry I ever received. After reading about her passing in your last issue of U.S. Archer, I have shot my bow a bit and each time I anchor 1 have paused for a second and thought this is all because of you. Thank you, Katie Smith, as your anchor point goes it's like starlight ... it will go on forever!!! Scott Griggs Yellowstone Archery Products Leadore, Idaho

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have until it is our day to meet our heavenly Father. Freddie Troncoso has shared his feelings about the death of his dear friend Mike Powell on page 342. I believe we must do the best job we can of serving our fcllowman with the few precious days we have on earth. Each of us has a different view of death. To some joy and some sadness or a combination of both. My son, Steve, died 25 years ago this summer which brought great sadness to us. The promise of seeing him with my heavenly Father brings great joy to me. Every day I thank my Lord for the blessing of my three daughters, five granddaughters, parents, brothers, sisters and friends. My prayers go out to the families of Mike Powell, Harry Drake, Jack Wilson, O.K. Smathcrs and also Princess Diana of Great Britain and Mother Theresa. 1 would also like to thank the writers, photographers and advertisers who make this publication possible. In our last issue we had an article about the College Championships and we

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overlooked thanking two judges, David Dattler (DOS) and Sheri Rhodes. The new NAA President. Jane Johnson, attended this event and brought this to our attention. Jane also said. "The Texas A&M Archery Club, Kathy Eissingcr and Frank Thomas, and the wonderful people at the Texas A&M Recreation Sports Center are to be commended for all their work to organize and conduct the tournament and provide other activities to enhance the enjoyment of the weekend at College Station." Thanks. Jane. Keep in mind this is your magazine and we are here to serve you. Your opinions are important for us to grow and improve. This issue carries four National Championships... the JOAD Nationals, the NFAA Nationals. Cabelas NABH and the NAA Nationals. Next issue will carry the FITA World Target Championships, the ASA Classic plus many champion biographies. We’d like to thank all the tournament volunteers, coaches, moms and dads, and most of all the champions who make this such a great sport.

1 also am thankful to have the extended family of the archery community. We are here to serve one another while in this earthly body. With good health and happiness we can meet each day and give it our best. Our future looks extremely bright for our publication. Starting this issue we are honored to serve the IFAA in a more intense way as their official publication. The potential exposure to field and 3-D archers worldwide can only be limited by our imagination. IFAA President Ken Rogers has said it best in his editorial on page 290. Our direction is to continue to cover FITA. NAA Championships, NFAA Championships. Cabela NABH Championships and ASA Classics plus many other special events such as the Arizona Cup. Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Indy Expo. Sincerely. Arlyne Rhode

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had filled out since last summer. Some were written but that’s not what this section of a foot taller and heavier, others didn't seem The U.S. Archer is about. What is to change at all. There were the ones who important and really neat is that these are didn't return. Some we heard were true works of art because each story comes progressing and getting on with their life from the heart. The feelings are as genuine and some arc in a better place, at peace. as the people arc who write them. I hope Another year. Another summer. How the you enjoy Pastor Bill Smith’s story. time flies. Nearly two years ago a request from a In my life I’ve known two Bill Smith’s. The one in the ninth grade was a big blonde young man born with only one hand headed kid who was the class bully. inspired the development of a prosthesis Everyday he wanted a quarter or fi fty cents by a friend and a self wood bow made until a group of us stood up to him which especially for that prosthesis by the author. was probably S20 later. Last fall I received Soon after the delivery and successful use a phone message to call Bill Smith, and of that new "arm” and bow, an my mind did a flashback to that boy from acquaintance with Archers Who Care the ninth grade. Could it be possibly the was made through the recommendation of same Bill Smith? I hoped not. As it turned the Primitive Archers of Illinois. Archers out, not only was it not the same Bill Smith Who Care is an organization which but a pastor of a Baptist Church, who provides equipment and instruction in offered to make a prosthesis if we knew of camping situations where children might a child in need of one. I’ll tell you what, I not otherwise have the opportunity to try sure get some great calls. I mean that. One the sport. Instruction is provided in minute a bully, the next a pastor! handicapped camping experiences and at A few months back we shared with you camps for those young people with certain the story from Camp R.O.C.K. in Florida. illnesses that would usually disallow Woodland Baptist Church Camp This month and in future months we want archery as a possible activity. The author’s The bully who wasn’t... to share with you the stories from some of original contact was to offer the possibility Summer camps are over. It was the other camps throughout the U.S. The of making a prosthesis and bow for a child wonderful to see the children and how they stories may not always be professionally Continued on page 298

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young man who would obviously not make the football team and who would be the last person that you would want up to bat with the game on the line and two outs in the last inning, shyly stepped up for his first turn. He shot with good form and with pretty good results. After his second turn, both he and the instructor began to notice the successful story unfolding. During the third round. his friends began to realize that he was not only shooting arrows. but that his arrows were becoming more tightly grouped and that the location of the group was near the center of the target. The young man was gaining a refreshing new attitude. His friends' attitudes were changing as well. By the end of the session. confidence was no longer a problem for our new archer. He had learned to shoot safely. He had learned to use good form. He had learned the joy of a new skill well learned. An unexpected outgrowth of the usage of the equipment came Hbodland Baptist Church Cantp as the author was invited for two afternoons of the same week to in one of these camping settings who might not have both hands. teach archery at a local park which was also hosting a summer After several contacts, the conversation completely switched long day camp. At the first session, approximately 15 young direction to the possibility of using the equipment fora day camp people were allowed to shoot and then to observe the author involving children from throughout the city of Peoria. While the working on self wood bows. Many questions were posed basic concept of the group is primarily for handicapped or ill concerning wood, hunting, food, styles of living, the goodness of children. Jim Schultz of the Archers Who Care allowed the the Creator. Many answers were given, and, hopefully, there is a archery equipment to be used with a different setting. greater understanding among inner city youth and the author

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With dates set and instructors prepared, the anticipated equipment arrived. It arrived early, very early! Early is always a nice surprise. Arrows were built from the material furnished by Jim Schultz. Backstops were made from straw furnished by a farmer who is a member of the host church, and with threatening skies, the experience began. Two archers from the United Bowhunters of Illinois and the author each began with approximately eight children and one counselor from the day camp. Safety was taught and stressed. Form was demonstrated. Then the arrows began to fly. Cheers rang out as the children hit the target, the backstop, anything but the ground or the woods beyond the backstop. Cheers rang out from the instructors as children began to realize their potential, as they realized the excitement of using the weapon and as they realized the simple joy of shooting. Approximately 100 children were introduced to archcry during the week. Many young people enjoyed the experience. A few, as always, did not. One very exciting observation began when a 298

who has been blessed with a less urban natural environment. Possibly the greater understanding is not only of the natural order of living, but of the spiritual truths as well. Thanks is such a small word to use for the Archers Who Care in their provision of a dream come true through their help, suggestions, education opportunity and fine archery equipment. Certainly, much of the success of the week came as the result of the efforts of the United Bowhunters of Illinois. Several gentlemen and one lady gave two very hot hours each day as young people attempted a new experience, enjoyed a new possibility, understood an old tool and an old skill. All praise must be given to the Lord of the universe as the days were beautiful, the children were taught safely, as His creation was obvious and admirable during the entire week. The scriptures tell us that if we bring up a child in the way that he should go, when he is old he will not depart from it. That training involves loving, praying for and spending valuable time with the child. What an opportunity for quality time! THE U. S. ARCHER

Archery Icons Receive Bowhunting Hall of Fame Plaque Gold Medallion, honoring their previous induction into the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame, "Salute to Bowhunting Legends of the Twentieth Century.” Earl Hoyt and Freddie Troncoso represent the heart and soul of archery and this presentation is only one small way we can all say. “Thank you."

Earl Hoyt is actively managing and designing bows for his company. Sky Archcry. Freddie Troncoso is actively designing new products for Golden KeyFutura and busy hosting columns for U.S. Archer and on the Internet at www.Bowhunting.net The National Bowhunter Hall of Fame is located in Squaw Valley. California.

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When the final roll is called honoring ihose who have contributed the most to the wonderful sport of archcry two names will certainly lead the pack, the unassuming master bowycr himself, Mr. Earl Hoyt and the irascible inventor. Mr. Freddie Troncoso. Both, archery icons who have made their indelible mark on the sport through their incredible creativity, superb craftsmanship and their unquenchable drive for perfection. Both have made their mark as competitors, inventors and as mcntor/coachcs. Both have supported and been supported by their (amazing in lheirown right) wives, Mrs. Ann Hoyt and Mrs. Eva Troncoso. Both have given much more of themselves than ever required or expected and they did so out of love for archcry. They are still giving, sharing with us their knowledge and their love.

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Division competitions include Men’s Hunter Open, Men’s Sr. Hunter Open, Women’s Hunter Open, Men's Hunter Unlimited, Men’s Hunter Limited, Men’s Barebow, Men’s Traditional and several Youth and Cub classes. Once the final arrow was released, it was Cave Creek, AZ, pro Randy Ulmer capturing first place in the Pro Men’s Open competition. Ulmer recorded a sizzling two-day score of 506, including 22 shots in the 12-ring. Like many of the other archers competing in the event, Ulmer experienced some difficulty dealing with the varying light conditions. This made it extremely difficult to pick out an aiming spot on the target. "It was also difficult to accurately judge distances," Ulmer said. “Things went well for me during today’s (Sunday's) shoot

down and I suspect it was due to the competition.” Unlike other archers who have di fficulty dealing with the intense pressure of the shoot down, Ulmer seems to thrive on it. “I always seem to do best under pressure," the Arizona veterinarian admitted. "1 always concentrate better during competition and this seems to improve my shooting.” Veteran pro Johnny Heath, Horseshoe, NC, earned second place in the Pro Men’s Division. Heath recorded a two-day total of 487, including 18 shots in the 12-ring. Shannon Caudle, Wellington, AL, collected the third place prize for his score of 494. Douglasville, GA, veteran Susan Thompson grabbed first place in the Women’s Pro Division. Thompson

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recorded a final score of 431, with 12 shots in the 12-ring. Second place on the women’s side went to Joella Bates Prcsson of McKenzie, TN. Bates fired a two-day score of422. Third place went to Women’s Pro Connie Calloway of Knoxville. TN, for a score of 409. George Dixon of Salida. CO, earned a first-place finish in the Pro Men’s Senior Division. Charles Buhler, Greenwell Springs, LA. finished second in this division. Brownwood, TX, archer Gene Curry finished third in the Pro Men’s Seniors competition. Buddy Durr. Isola, MS. finished on top in Pro Men’s Limited Competition. J.L. Chasteen of Crowley. TX. won first place honors in the Semi Pro event. The Hunter Division competitions drew archers from throughout the nation. Ricky Wilson of North Wilksboro, NC. earned the top spot in the Men’s Hunter Open. Kentucky archer Brandi Boggs of Sandy Hook grabbed the Women’s Hunter Open title. Other Hunter Division winners included Jeff Wittman, Waterloo, IL, in the Men’s Unlimited class. Wayion Johnson of Gore. OK, in the Men’s Traditional class. Jim Sinqucfield of Paducah, KY. captured the top spot in the new NABH Men’s Hunter Senior class. In the new Physically Challenged Divisions, Marvin Vought of New Alex, PA, captured the Crossbow title and Greg Vowell of Lake Zurick, IL, earned top

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Weir and Presson Win Pro Titles in Starcraft/McKenzie Pennsylvania Open Pennsylvania’s Elk Town Archers Host Top Notch Tournament June 28-29, 1997

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Warren, PA — The rolling forested Allegheny foothills provided NABH archers with a spectacular, yet challenging, course this weekend during the Starcraft/ McKenzie Pennsylvania Open, the fifth and final qualifier on the North American Bowhunters 1997 tournament trail. Though sunny skies prevailed throughout this world-class competition held at the Y-U Saddle Club, archers struggled with low-light conditions under the dense canopy of tall Pennsylvania hardwoods. Once the final arrow was released, veteran pro Larry Weir of Mesquite, TX, had earned the Pro Men’s Open top prize of S4.641 with a two-day score of 510. Like many of the other archers competing in the event, Weir experienced some difficulty dealing with the varying light conditions. This made it difficult to estimate distances and pick out an aiming spot on the target. “I used a sight that capitalized on the available light, which made it much easier to aim at the target,” Weir said following the victory. “This, I feel, is one of the major factors in my success here today.” Veterans Jeff Hopkins, Clayton, DE, and

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Michael R. Braden, Weatherford, TX, tied for second place in the Pro Men’s Division. Hopkins and Braden recorded two-day totals of 506 and each collected winnings totaling SI,755. McKenzie, TN, veteran Joella Bates Presson grabbed her first major NABH victory this year in the Women’s Pro Division. Presson recorded a final score of 452 and collected winnings totaling S1, 163. “1 was shooting very well today," Presson said following her day two round of 209. "My equipment was performing flawlessly and 1 was able to concentrate on each of the targets.” Second place on the women’s side went to Lauric Watson of Cave Creek, AZ. Watson’s two-day score of 430 netted her earnings of S567. Third place and S25O went to Women’s Pro Denise Boggs of Sandy Hook, KY. George Dixon of Salida, CO, collected S 1,408 for his first place finish in the Pro Men’s Senior Division. Charles Buhler, Greenwell Springs. LA, finished second in this division and earned S773. Wilsonville, AL, archer Frank Carr finished third in the Pro Men’s Seniors competition. Buddy Durr, Isola, MS, finished on top in Pro Men’s Limited Competition. Les Bressler of Waterville, PA, won first place honors in the Semi Pro event. The Hunter Division competitions drew archers from throughout the nation. Todd L. Schultz of Bloomsburg, PA, earned the top spot in the Men’s Hunter Open. Kentucky archer Brandi Boggs of Sandy Hook grabbed the Women’s Hunter Open title. Other Hunter Division winners included Louis Zannctakis, Warren, PA, in the Men’s Unlimited class, Edwin Bumbarger of Philipsburg, PA, in the Men’s Limited Class, Don Carver, Springfield, MO, in Men’s Barebow and Darrell Meisel of Linn, MO, in the Men’s Traditional class. Charles L. Grimpe of PGH, PA, captured the top spot in the new NABH Men’s Hunter Senior Class. In the new Physically Challenged Divisions, Randy Hert of Warren, PA,

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Two special events look place this year at Darrington’s sixth "triennial” National Outdoor. First, the tournament was dedicated to legendary Babe Bitzenburger. who was duly recognized and honored at the opening ceremonies, and who has the distinction of being a competitor in the first NFAA Outdoor Nationals in 1946. Second. Darrington’s new. fully-acccssible, 28-target, wheelchair range was christened. The conversion of the heavily-wooded "Bear” range is a remarkable achievement, considering the massive amount of trees and brush cleared. as well as the rerouting of most targets from walk-thru’s to walk-backs. All target lanes appeared to be at least eight feet wide, thereby allowing the able-bodied to shoot four abreast. Although there’s still some work to be done to make the paths truly all-weather, the ground is sufficiently smooth for both wheelchair archers and for those of us clumsy afoot. The tournament was scaled down quite a bit this year. With only 362 shooters, the on-site NFAA staff was essentially limited

to Chuck Crowell, Wally Rueger, Marihclen Rogers and their spouses. The registration and assembly area, normally in Darrington's Community Center, was replaced by a small canopy at the practice range. Exhibitors and vendors had to “make-do” in the open air. Accommodations and breakfast arrangements were handled in the usual fine fashion by the Darrington Chamber of Commerce and Darrington Archers. Range preparation and maintenance, as well as tournament conduct, were superbly handled by Mike Cabe, Darrell Holm, the Darrington Archers, the Skookum Archers, and the Washington State Archery Association. All are to be congratulated. Except for a light rain on Tuesday, the tournament was without a hitch. Some very good scores were shot, including a perfect Hunter Round (as well as a perfect Animal Round) by Cub Frecstylcr Anna Maria Stratton of Oregon. Anna Maria is also set a new aggregate scoring record for her division ... only 25 points off perfect for

the entire week! There were several close and exciting matches this year. For example, no more than four points separated Susie Bums and Melissa Stewart in Adult Female Bowhuntcr after each of the first four days. Melissa won the championship by 18 points by shooting a fine 518 Animal Round on Friday. Pro’s Becky Pearson and Michelle Ragsdale were also within four points of each other through Thursday. Michelle’s perfect Animal Round on Friday clinched the win by six points. A three-person close race was experienced in Adult Female Bowhunter Freestyle Limited division. No more than eight points separated Vicki Sauer, Jennie Robertson, and Nancy Martin during the first four days. Jennie was twelve points better than Vicki in the Animal Round and won by eleven points. Nancy held on for third place. No more than two points separated Pro’s Terry Ragsdale and Russ Wcatherbee through Wednesday. Russ jumped ahead by six after Thursday’s

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19th Annual NFAA Indoor National Championship Tournament and 2nd IFAA World Indoor Tournament March 27-29, 1998 • Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma The Tulsa Convention Center located in the heart of downtown Tulsa, 15 minutes from the Tulsa International Airport, will be the home of our 19th Annual Indoor National Championship Tournament. The National tournament will be hosted by the NFAA and the Tulsa Archcry Association. The beautiful Downtown Doubletree Hotel is connected to the Convention Center via a Skywalk. Additional hotels within easy walking or driving distance arc available. The NFAA will also again host the Indoor National Archcry Show, giving you the opportunity to see the latest archery equipment and have the opportunity to stop and visit with the manufacturers. The tournament hall will be open Friday for practice for those archers arriving early who don’t want to miss a chance for a little extra practice. There will be a small fee of SI.00 per archer.

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Hunter Round, which was too much for Terry to make up. Both Russ and Terry shot perfect 560 on Animals on Friday. The "chi valry-is-not-dead” award went to former barebow champion Bruce Shelley. It seems that wife Gloria's string broke during Thursday's Hunter Round. Needless to say, Gloria was somewhat embarrassed by not having a spare. Bruce, who was on the same range, but who also had no spare, came to the rescue by giving Gloria his onc-and-only string. Although fourth at the time, Bruce took zeros on the last four targets, thereby falling to eighth. Gloria finished with her second best round of the week, and went on to win the Adult Female Barebow title by twelve points over defending champion. Cay McManus. Either Gloria Shelley or Cay McManus has won every National Outdoor Adult Female Barebow Championship from 1975 through 1997. except for 1976. That's an incredible 22 out of 23 years, and they aren't done yet! There's a few IFAA World Outdoor Championships sprinkled in there, too. Gloria called the NFAA Editorial Office and asked if we could run a quote as follows, "I want to thank my competitors Abby Ross. Cay McManus and Kim Acker for being such great sportswomen and my dear husband, Bruce, for giving me the string off his bow so 1 could finish and win the championship. This is what life is all about. I hope to see you in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota next year.” This year's Outdoor Nationals seemed to be quite a bit more family oriented than

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in the past. Husband and wife champions (same style) included Dean and Rosie Pridgen in Senior Freestyle, while father and son champs included Frank and Anthony Burdi in Adult Male Barebow and Young Adult Male Barebow, respectively. Charleen Low squeaked by her daughter, Inga, by just three points. for third place in Pro Female Freestyle. Archery Kids in the Spotlight Anna Maria Stratton

by Carolyn Elder I attended the NFAA Outdoor Nationals this last week in Darrington, Washington. For the first time, I didn’t shoot the tournament myself. Instead, I helped where I could and had the opportunity to be the Guardian Angel for a group of cub girls on the first day. The rest of the week I was just there to see that the groups cooperated with their Guardian Angels and basically didn't cause any trouble. As a whole, there were not many serious problems. The week spent with these kids just made me realize more than the future of our sport is with the kids and we as adults should be promoting more kids groups and getting them interested in the sport with proper lessons and encouragement. When I spent the day with the girls' group, I had a most enjoyable time. The three girls were the most polite group of kids I think 1 have ever been with and showed the utmost in sportsmanship! Two of the girls were 11 years of age and the third one was 6 years old. The six year old could not begin to compete with the 11 year

old girls, but they both encouraged the six year old and told her she was making good shots and helped her by showing her how to hit the targets if her pin would not adjust to the distance. She said she always got about 5 or 6 zeroes on a round. Well, the two older girls wouldn’t let her gel a zero! They helped her aim higher if she couldn't hit the target when it was too far. She ended up shooting all week without shooting a zero on a target. Of the two older girls, one stood out by showing us all her shooting expertise! Her name is Anna Maria Stratton from Bend, Oregon. I know she has been coached by Glenda Penaz and I can certainly see a lot of Glenda’s technique in Anna Maria's shooting all the way down to using a patch

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over her left eye. Anna Maria had a goal for this Nationals. She told me on Monday that she wanted to break all the records because in October she turns twelve and it was her last chance to shoot in the cub division. My first thought was, “Wow” what a goal! It seemed terribly high and I hated to sec her disappointed if she didn’t accomplish that goal. I told her not to think about having to break records, just shoot the best she could each day. That first day she shot a 550 out of a possible 560, Her dad told me that if she continued with the 550 each day she would be able to break the aggregate and that was good enough. Well, Anna Maria was not satisfied with just breaking the aggregate. On the second day she shot another 550 after her release broke on the first scoring target of the day. She went and got a borrowed release that shot a little faster than what she was used to. When she started shooting she dropped

four points on the first three targets and then settled down and only dropped six more on the next 25 targets to finish with her 550. On Wednesday for the second round of field targets, she shot a 555 which broke the field record by eleven points. Then on Thursday she knew that in order to break the hunter record, she had to shoot at least a 557. At the half way point, she saw her dad standing down on the practice field. She waved and yelled down that she was “clean” and only had half way to go! From that point I went up to the course and checked on her every few targets and then reported back to her dad who was pacing the field in anticipation. It was exciting waiting to see what the outcome would be. Then when the group came offthc hill. Anna Maria couldn’t wait to walk all the way down the road, she took the short cut through the trees. We all knew then without her saying anything that she

had indeed not only broke the record but she shot a perfect 560 on the hunter round. We were ail so overwhelmed with joy and excitement for her that we had to give her our hugs and we all cried tears of joy for her! Well, of course, this isn't the end of the story. On Friday. Anna Maria went out and shot a perfect animal round. She set her goals at the beginning of the week and accomplished them and exceeded them. She is an awesome young lady and I can see her excelling not only in the sport of archery, but in whatever she sets her mind to accomplish! Anna Maria shoots a Hoyt Tenacity bow. Releases she uses are the Carter XIT release and a 3-Finger Stanislawski. Her string on the bow is C P String — Phase I and the rest is a Golden Key Premier. She has shot competitively for six years. She Continued on next page

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Broke the 2 day Field Round record held by Angela Moscarelli since 1992. The old record was 1094. New record by Anna Maria Stratton: 1105. Broke the 2 day Hunter Round record held by N. Buckley since 1992. The old record was 1106. New record by Anna Maria Stratton: 1110. Broke the Aggregate record held by Angela Moscarelli since 1992. The old record was 2756. The new record by Anna Maria Stratton: 2775. Anna Maria Stratton had the first ever perfect Hunter Round (560) shot by a Cub Female Freestyle archer in the 52 year history of the NFAA National Outdoor tournaments.

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practices two times a day, seven days a week by shooting 120 to 150 arrows per day. Among her winnings in 1997 alone. Vegas Champion, NFAA Marked 3-D. and now the NFAA Outdoor Nationals. Along with her silver bowl award. Anna Maria received a special plaque for her perfect hunter round. She is the first female cub to shoot a 560 hunter. There are only two other people who have shot the hunter round perfect. One was a male cub. Jesse Broadwater, in 1995. And the other was Terry Ragsdale, a Pro shooter also in 1995. Good shooting. Anna, it was a most enjoyable experience being with you this last week and watching your accomplishments. National Experience

by Mike Rust In our world of fast moving, get to the top of your job attitudes, it is increasingly easier in our society to lose the most important elements which separates us from all other animals on earth . . . compassion, and help. I was one such individual, whom in preparation for the U.S. NFAA Nationals, was absorbed in my own world and ready to prove to anyone in my way, just who 1 was. I was prepared mentally, and certainly all the countless hours of training and tuning equipment had me convinced that I was at the best of my game. Yes. 1 was ready to lake on the world and leave the compassion in the wake of my personal glory only to end up humbled beyond beliefand walk away from the 1997 U.S. National Championships a more mature, compassionate individual due to the events which occurred during that five day tournament. As I mentioned, I had prepared myself for the single most important championship in my life, the Nationals. Never being able to attend in the past because of work loads and deadline commitments, I had finally made the time and fitted into my hectic work schedule. Upon boarding the plane for Houston. Texas I was in ecstasy, dreaming of my first place award that 1 would be receiving at the end of the competition, the banner and the cheers. Once settled in the plane, the captain came on the loud speaker prior to the pullingout on the tarmac for departure and made a comment regarding the plane's 314

excess weight due to over boarding and luggage. The captain requested that individuals could exit the plane and catch the next day flight to Texas or that luggage could be removed to offset the overweight condition and make the flight safe for takeoff from Guatemala. Central America. Upon our arrival in Houston. I pushed and gouged my way to baggage claims to pick up my archery gear and find my way to the next concourse for the flight to Seattle. Washington. 1 was shocked to say the least as I waited in the baggage claims area never to sec my bow case drop onto the carousel. In a controlled panic. I scurried ox er to the baggage supervisor and questioned why our bags were not on this flight. I'm going to a national competition and 1 need to have this equipment, now! 1 was graciously informed by the supervisor that all luggage from Guatemala will be sent to final destinations. I specifically informed to file a lost bag form as soon as I arrived at Sea Tac and give any information to assist in getting my bow case as soon as possible. I don't think the plane really came to a complete stop in Seattle before 1 was edging my way to get to the baggage claims department. The supervisor was a kind. understanding individual who listened to my talc of woe. However she stated, “Our airlines may be willing to compensate you. We can provide you with financial means to go to a local archery shop and rent some equipment." The gesture was more than gracious but. as I told her. “This is the U.S. Nationals not a local shoot." “You can't just walk into a shop and expect to rent anything remotely close to what you trained with, it just doesn't work.” "I mean, if you lost Jimmy Connors’ tennis racquet docs he go to the local discount department store for a replacement?" Despair was flooding my soul. I was another casualty of war. With nothing left to do except wait for the arrival of my equipment, I went to the archery field in Darrington to check on registration and meet new friends. My first encounter was with an individual whom I had previous conversation with but only via telephone from Guatemala to Darrington, his name is Mike Cabc. Mike and I talked for a few minutes and 1 spoke of my unfortunate situation and asked if I could find a local archcry shop to possibly gel some “rented" equipment should the

worst case scenario occur... my equipment disappears into the Black Void and is never seen again. These things happen on occasion, ya know. Well. Mike pondered the question real quick and in just a blink of an eye he spun atop a four wheeled oflf-road vehicle (ATV) and disappeared to go find a friend who just may be able to give me a hand. Mike returned with this guy on the back and they carried two Browning bows for me to choose from. I'm here to tell you that during the time I'm looking at these two bows trying to decide which is more comfortable, a small group of people had gathered around to hear the story of this poor guy from Guatemala who doesn't have any equipment. Within minutes I had offers from folks providing bows, arrows, sights, releases. etc. People were going to provide valuable personal belongings to someone they knew nothing about. Most of the offers came from people whom hadn't even introduced themselves, yet. I became overwhelmed by the generosity and by the genuine concern demonstrated by this group of people. I struggled to hold back tears that welled in my eyes. I thought to myself, "there’s a catch here somewhere. People just don't do this type of thing, do they?" As 1 was walking to my car. another gentleman approached me and suggested I take the bow that Mike Cabc allowed me to use to a good friend of his in Mountlakc Terrace. "Yeah." he stated, “go sec Bill at the Nock Point and tell him that I sent ya and he'll set ya up right!” Arriving al the Nock Point archery shop, I waded through a packed shop of target archers and hunters getting their bows set up for future tournaments and hunting seasons. The place was alive with chatter and laughter. “Excuse me," I barked to a large bearded man at the counter. “I'm looking for Bill." The bearded man lifted his head in acknowledgment. “You some kind of bill collector or something?" I told Bill of my situation and he listened as best he could through one ear as customers yelled for his attention through the other. I'm not certain if Moses had walked into this archery shop but, within the next few minutes Bill and his staff were taking a bow apart and setting it up to my specifications. “What kind of bow ya shootin? What arrow ya use? Ya wanna

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try this type of arrow rest?" Before long I had the ultimate setup that would make any archer envious. This man and his staff worked above and beyond the call of duty for the sole purpose of my being able to compete and have the time of my life. I left that shop with a special feeling inside I had experienced something never seen before. Someone going the added distance for another man without the expectation of something in return for the favor. Bill was on a mission to complete my requests before even considering the other customers in the shop. That’s real service. I drove back to Darrington reeling in the thoughts of what had transpired during the days activities. A virtual unknown, walks into a new town, and the folks come forth to offer and provide personal belongings, without even a thought. What humanity. Upon arriving al my sponsor families' house I found out by recorded message that the airlines had not been able to trace my equipment. A hard spasm jolted my stomach as the effects of the message registered in my brain. My bows are gone. Emotions ran high at that particular moment. It’s hard to rationalize the loss of a piece of metal and string but, somehow I felt as if my pet dog had just been blitzed by the mailman's truck. In the next minutes to follow I phoned the airlines to inquire about the whereabouts of my bow case. “How is that I get on a plane with all of my luggage, only to depart with a small carry-on bag?’’’ “Do you have any idea of the magnitude of the U.S. National meet, and to arrive without a bow to participate?" 1 think the person on the other end had lain the phone down to smoke a cigarette and drink a cup of coffee but, I got the impression that my ranting and ravings were falling on deaf ears. With a desperate phone call to the president of the Guatemala Archery Association; Dr. Freddy Hermes, I requested that he go back to the airport in Guatemala and see if my equipment can be located. As luck would have it, he found the case sitting on the floor waiting to be carried off to who knows where, the bow case was placed on another carrier and delivered at Darrington at 4:45 a.m. the morning of the competition. I now had my Continued on next page

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own bow and equipment. As well, another beautiful setup to use in the event that mine should have damage from the flight. The rest is history . . . In closing, the 1997 U.S. National Championships will be forever etched in my mind as the single most rewarding tournament of my life. Not because of the good or bad performance by myself as an individual but. more important were the lessons I learned about compassion, about helping your fellow man and about giving of one's self for the sake of being a friend, not for the return of compensation. The warm hearted reception by all the locals in Darrington, the unselfish efforts by everyone at the Nock Point archery shop, and last but not least, the coordinators of the U.S. Nationals from myself and everyone that attended this tournament, we salute for making this event so impressionable. Thank you for a fantastic National Experience. Possible Score: 2800 Name / State / Flight / Total ADULT FEMALE BAREBOW CT 1 GLORIA SHELLEY VA 1 CAY MCMANUS IN 1 KIM ACKER WA 1 ABBEY ROSS ADI LT FEMALE BOWHUNTER MELISSA STEWART WA 1 OR 1 SUSIE BURNS CA 1 JAN SCIACCA OR 1 JOMcCUBBINS SANDY MCCAIN CA 1 CA I KAREN FALLGATTER ADULT FEMALE BH FREESTYLE WA 1 SONYA PASK PAM SEVERTSON CA 1 CA 1 ER1CKA DALEY CA 1 KIM WEATHERBEE CA 1 HELEN RAG LIN WA 1 MARY YOUNG AZ 1 SUSAN PLUFF JULENEHAKL MN 1 CA 1 ESTHER FITTING ADULT FEMALE BH FS LTD JENNIE ROBERTSON CA I VICKI SAUER CA 1 NANCY MARTIN OR I NANCY GORDON NM 1 IRENESTOCKSDALE VA 1 SHIRLEY BUCK CO 1 WA I MARY CASTILLO ADULT FEMALE FREESTYLE BEV KOUNS CA 1 MD 1 JANICE WALLACE DEBBIE LANE OR 1 TRICIA JOHNSON CT 1 MD 1 VICKI CLEM LILLIAN MEEHAN BC I CA I SHEJLAH CRAIN CA 1 LENA LANGEWIESCHE MO I DEBBIE STONE UT 2 JEAN RANGEL

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Babe Bitzenburger by Carolyn Elder

Rabe shooting first arrow in Wausau at age 92

The 1997 NFAA Nationals was a big success for Darrington, although the turnout was a disappointing low. The highlight for me was to, once again, sec Babe Bitzenburger at the Nationals, This year’s Nationals were dedicated to Babe. 1 had convinced her that she should be in Darrington for the opening ceremonies and 1 had offered to buy her a ticket to fly from Portland to Seattle where I would have picked her up at the SEA-TAC | airport. The trip would be quite a bit shorter that way. However, she refused the ticket and said her "boyfriend" would drive her. Now keep in mind that Babe is 94 years young and her “boyfriend" is 88. The drive from Portland, on a good day, would take at least 5 to 6 hours. Babe insisted that they would not have any problem with the long drive and that they would be there Saturday afternoon. You can imagine my concern! I worried all afternoon about the traffic on the freeway through Portland traffic and then through Seattle traffic and the construction just north of Seattle. These were just a few of the obstacles. I knew that Babe's eyesight was very poor and I was not sure of Floyd’s (Babe's "boyfriend”) driving skills at the age of 88.1 must have asked if anyone had seen Babe come in a half dozen times that afternoon. Finally, around 5:30 they arrived. We had a few more last minute details to take care of at the registration tent and we said we would meet them at the city SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1997

park where the firemen were hosting a barbecue. Well, when we got to the park, they were not there. Now, Darrington is a very small town, about six blocks square with the park in the center of town. How could they get lost? No one had seen them. We knew they couldn’t go far so we ate our dinner and then split up and started looking. The lost was found in about two minutes. 1 turned them over to their host family and all was well! Al the opening ceremonies, we had Babe come to the microphone and we all wished her a happy birthday and sang Happy Birthday to her. That is what she said she likes most about coming to the Nationals. Her birthday falls in the week of the Nationals. We also gave her two tee shirts and had everyone sign the shirts for her. It gave people who had never met her a chance to introduce themselves and talk to her. It was a great experience for everyone. It would be wonderful if Babe would be able to attend the Nationals tn the year 2003. She will be 100 years old at that time and we could have the best party ever!!

Happy Birthday, Babe! During the rest of the opening ceremonies we had the ribbon cutting for the "barrier free" or wheelchair accessible range. The range isn't completed yet but it was laid out so we could at least shoot the course for the Nationals. All the targets are cut in and now we need to put down the gravel and/or blacktop or other surface we decide on. We had two people in wheelchairs shoot the opening arrows. We got a lot of compliments on that range from the rest of the shooters at the Nationals. It’ll be great when we get it completed. It is a full 28 target range and, we believe, will be the first of its kind in the U.S. Now wheelchair archers can enjoy field archery as well as target archery. We will also be able to set up 3-D targets for them. Easton and Sure Loc were two companies that had sponsored a half range in our sponsorship drive and we had put banners on the new

range, so they were involved in the ribbon cutting and we presented representatives from those companies with a plaque commemorating the event. 1 would like to thank all who sponsored targets at this year’s Nationals. As most of you know, we had to replace all target butts on all ranges. For S50.00 per target, we were able to replace the target butt and make a sign for the sponsor to be displayed on that target. We had a wonderful response and had 141 targets sponsored. The archers really liked seeing the signs and we even have people ready to sponsor targets for the year 2000. I have taken pictures of all the sponsor signs and will send them to the sponsors individually. This was great advertisement for the manufacturers who sponsored and the individuals who participated liked seeing their names on the signs. We will be doing the same thing or something similar for the year 2000. We just hope there will be more archers attending Nationals in the future.

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International Field Archery Association From President Ken Rogers

The IFAA has a full schedule for 1998. The second IFAA World Indoor Championship (W1AC-98) will take place once again in the U.S. and will be hosted by the NFAA-USA. As in 1996. the W1AC will occur simultaneously with the NFAA-USA annual National Indoor Championships at Tulsa. Oklahoma. Dates for this tournament will be 28-29 March, 1998. The IFAA World Committee, in their meeting in 1996, approved the concept of an IFAA WIAC. The first WIAC in 1996 and WIAC-98 both occur on the same year as the Field Championships (WFAC), that is — on even numbered years. The current plan is to switch to the odd numbered years, the same years as the Bowhunting Championships (WBHC). We plan at this time, to effect the change by soliciting bids from other countries for the year 1999. If this is successful and approved — we will then be on the odd year rotation and the next WIAC (after W1AC-99) would be in the year 2001. It is believed there will be more attendance at the Indoor from those archers who do not participate in the World Bowhunter Championships. Also, in 1998 will be the IFAA World Field Archery Championships (WFAC-98) in New Zealand. WFAC-98 will take place over the Easter holiday in Manukau Park at Auckland, New Zealand. The dates will be April 7-13. 1998. Below the equator the weather will be Fall-like and quite enjoyable. The organizer/host for WFAC-98 is the New Zealand Field Archery Assn. This issue of The U.S. Archer magazine includes basic information, contact names, addresses and phone/fax, also hotel information. The "Champion of Nations Award” inaugurated in WFAC96 at Darrington, will be continued at WFAC-98. This consists of one (1) team from each country which will consist of a maximum of seven (7) members. Adults only, and Pro’s are not eligible. The team members may be an Adult man or woman in each of the seven IFAA style groupings listed. It will be up to the country forwarding the team to fill the team positions as they feel best benefits them. These positions are: Bowhunter, Bowhuntcr Limited. Bowhunter Unlimited, Barebow, Freestyle Limited, Freestyle Unlimited and Longbow. As stated above, each position may be filled by an Adult man or woman. New this year will be the inclusion of Veteran archers who are now eligible for team positions. If the style allows for compound or recurve bows (such as barebow), only one type may be entered per team position. All national representatives have received the rules, an entry form for the team and an invitation to enter a national team. If you are interested in being a member of your national team — contact your national representative. (In Australia the national representative is ABA Executive Director, Syd Green.) Our defending "Champion of Nations" is the NFAA-USA. Teams may be made up of less then seven members especially in a country that may not provide for a particular style. 324

In May of this year, in response to a problem experienced at WBHC-97 in the Republic of South Africa which concerned the Longbow rules. 1 forwarded a letter to each national representative and Office to clarify our rule. Part of that letter reads, “Both the rule and the intent of the rule are known to our officers and will be enforced at WFAC-98. NO recurved longbow will be allowed. IF a gap occurs al the limb tip because of the addition, in manufacture, of a limb tip overlay — that gap may not exceed 1/ 2 inch. Neither the limb core or the tip of the overlay may be constructed to produce a deviation of the continuous curve of the limb in a direction opposite that continuous curve. All other restrictions of the rule are self explanatory.” The IFAA rule states, in part, “A one piece straight ended bow of any material, which when the strung limbs are rolled along a straight edge, do not display any gaps between the straight edge and the outer face of the bow limbs greater than I /2 inch, as determined by the committee. When strung, the string must not lay along any portion of the limbs; it must be free of the bow from limb nock to limb nock. Other conditions of the Longbow shooting style include: belly must be free of marks and blemishes that can be used in sighting; bow may contain a window and an arrow rest; only one nocking point allowed on string, which may be marked by one or two nocking point locators; arrows must be of wood, fletched with natural feathers and must be the same length, fletch and pile, without regard for color; nocks may be of any material, any weight of pile may be used; bow must be shot with the “Mediterranean” loose; one consistent anchor point must be used. At this time the majority of our IFAA Committee desire this conservative definition of the Longbow. As we all know — an organization is only as good as its rules and the enforcement of its rules. My position is that the rules must be enforced. I take no position on rules other than their enforcement and whether or not they are enforceable. It should be noted, those who arrive in New Zealand with a recurved longbow will be assigned to a recurve style if they wish to compete in WFAC-98. I have been asked how rules may be changed. Each IFAA Nation has a designated IFAA Representative who serves as a member of the IFAA Committee. This representative may, as specified in the IFAA Constitution, submit legislative items for consideration by the Committee in their Bi-Annual meeting which takes place each even numbered year at the WFAC for that year. At other times, the President may submit requests for altering the Constitution and By-Laws to the IFAA Committee by Postal vote. I have chosen not to do so on this item. The new IFAA rule book for the years 1997 and 1998 arc available from any IFAA Officer. IFAA Secretary, Loet Smit, can be reached at P. O. Box 10211, Voma Valley 1686, Republic of South Africa. Phone 27-11-315-0373.

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her bow and then due to the time frame of juggling school, homework, archcry practice. and hunting she ended up shooting a Maine Black Bear. Moose, and Whitetail deer all with a gun. Needless to say. archery has changed Christie and her family’s life. Mom travels to most of her shoots. Christie has enjoyed all of the places she has seen across the U.S. and all of the friends she has made. She never, never has to say that she is bored. Christie shoots 2 Hoyt Enticcrs and a Tenacity with carbonitc limbs. She has a 23 3/4” draw which has been a challenge to fit. Christie shoots ACC’s 2L-04’s and 3-00 and started making her own arrows this summer. Christie hopes to get on the Hoyt shooter staff this year. Right now she is on the co-op program with Hoyt and is sponsored by Specialty Archcry and Mom and Dad. She uses a Stanislawski 3 Finger Release with her compound bow. Christie is a sophomore at Windham High School. Windham. Maine and is already soliciting colleges with archery programs.

She participates in a weekly 300 club, target and animal league. JOAD program al Howell’s Sporting Center in Gray. ME and in weekend shoots throughout New England competing on both youth and women’s categories.

Since March 1995 Christie has won many state and regional titles. Some of the highlights are as follows; April 1996: Atlantic City Archcry Classic. NJ. female youth 945@IO2O 1st place. ASALL Bean 3-D Maine State Championship, youth 364@400 1st place July 1996: Went to Olympic Training Center for a whole week for archery* January* 1997: Las Vegas Indoor Nationals entered juniors came in first with a 591 February 1997: Sponsored by Specialty Archery Got Gold Olympian with compound April 1997: '

Atlantic City archcry Classic Compound Unlimited Female Pro Class 1st place 1172@12OO *S1000 June 1997: NETAA World Championship July 1997: JOAD Outdoor FITA Competitive Christie's goals are: 2000 Olympics I BO World Champion Make the Junior World Team Make the World Target Team Make the USAT Get Olympian with recurve

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Franklin, Massachusetts • July 12-13, 1997 By Jack Milchanowski

The 16th Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) Outdoor Championships were held in Franklin. Massachusetts, July 12-13,1997. Over two hundred archers from twenty-three different states and four Canadian guests participated in this annual national championship. The weather, to the delight of everyone, was very nice. Temperatures were in the mid 80’s to low 90’s with low humidity and a light wind blew right to left. A beautiful red, white and blue decorated float greeted everyone's eyes when they entered the King Street Park. The largest portion of the float was the United States flag with a welcome message on the side of the float that read, “Welcome UAL J.O.A.D. Nationals." Everyone from the South thought someone was trying to say “Welcome Ya'll" and spelled it wrong. All the airline people in attendance thought it was United Air Lincs. Nine year old Emery Wenger set me straight. He told me it stood for United Archery Lancs which was the host club for the tournament. Emery has been shooting with the UAL JOAD Club for two years. "Delores was the boss .. of his JOAD Club. He couldn't remember her last name. I found out later that she was Delores Arcaro. Delores and her husband, Mario, were held in high regard by all their club members.

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The tournament coordinators were Jack successful JOAD Clubs with such positive Abom and Mark Kerchoff. They claimed attitudes. The archers certainly were bas ing a great eight hours of sleep combined between them in three days. They did an outstanding time socializing in various ways throughout job. They thanked their volunteers several the entire tournament. Many would have limes publicly. We all enjoyed the benefit their four minutes or two minutes of intense of their labor and energy. concentration to shoot and then were back Gary Manin along with Richard and at it having fun. Names and addresses were Julie Hart hosted the fourteen members of exchanged. Many were exchanging e-mail the JOAD Olympian Team. They handled addresses to communicate with each other the transportation, lodging, meals, and and compare archery scores and entertainment for these archers. All of us information. Different accents were a big know how hard it is to handle four or five topic of conversation along with all the new family members on a trip, how about trying jokes and movie reviews. fourteen or sixteen teenagers sometime. It was refreshing to hear what many of There may be some changes in the future the archers said they liked best about to the Olympic trip due Io money. In the archcry. Every young person I asked replied future, volunteer to help as a host of these that it was fun. While taking pictures on great young people. the shooting line I heard and saw three cadet Leigh Green was the Director of ladies talking and laughing while they were Shooting. Eugene Prokop was the waiting to shoot. 1 took their picture and Chairman of Judges assisted by Wayne asked them what they liked about being at Caviness, Verna Semple, and James the JOAD Nationals. They said it was neat Maiellano. to make new friends. The three young ladies Scores were close in most divisions with were: Emily Sprague from Maine, Donna changes every two ends keeping the Phillips from Rhode Island, and Shaela scoreboard volunteers busy. The level of Eldridge from Utah. Shaela and Donna anxiety ran from none to quite high along placed second and third respectively in the the entire line of parents and coaches. Hugs, cadet compound division. It was refreshing smiles, kisses, rubdowns, food, drinks, and to see them enjoying themselves so much ice came from such greats as Tricia Hall while competing against each other. and Randi Smith over the entire weekend. Continued on page 329 It is no wonder that they have very

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The highlight of the tournament for me was watching Emery Wenger shoot three arrows in a row into the wood marker denoting his target and then shoot his next three arrows on the scoring face. He came off the line with the biggest grin that you ever saw on a nine year old boy. I asked this two year archery veteran what he thought about when he hit the wooden 13 under his target. He replied, “I feel funny, but, everyone has bad days.” Karen Scavotto had a great couple of days. Karen dominated the FITA Competitive Female Olympic Division from the start and placed first with a total of 1280. Brent Bollman stayed in the lead for all four distances and finished first in the FITA Competitive Male Olympic Division. Christie Bisco fought her way back from third place at the end of the first day to finish first in the FITA Competitive Female Compound Division by I point. In the FITA Competitive Male Compound Division Logan Wilde placed first holding off Adam Wheatcroft by only 3 points. Ryan Brandt in the Intermediate Male Olympic Division took a commanding lead with his first three distances and finished first with a 1310. Kyla Cox placed first in the Intermediate Female Olympic Division with a score of 1045. The Intermediate Female Compound Division was won by Margaret Kinner with a score of 1287. Brent Gandy won the Intermediate Male Compound Division with a score of 1320. Mackenzie Royal came from 10 points behind after the first distance and never looked back placing first with a score of 1334 in the Junior Female Olympic Division. Danielle Herman outdistanced her competition in the Junior Female Compound Division to win with a score of 1314. A close tournament between Colin Foster and Luke Caviness in the Junior Male Olympic Division found SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1997

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Colin winning by 2 points with a score of 1324. Peter Calander placed first with a score of 1343 to win the Junior Male Compound Division. Amy Green led the entire tournament in the Cadet Female Olympic Division and won with a score of 1334. Erin McEntire also led the entire way in the Cadet Female Compound Division finishing with a 1275. Brandon Pike won the Cadet Male Olympic Division with a score of 1354 edging out Jonathan Sanchez by 2 points. Guillermo Torres had an impressive win in the Cadet Male Compound Division with a score of 1325. The scores that these young archers are shooting arc quite impressive. Wc need to give all the archers our full support and encouragement regardless of their placement at any tournament. If a young archer says that it is fun to shoot archery, let’s help them make it fun. This story is for the use of The U.S. Archer and the Texas State Archery Association who may edit it freely. It is not to be printed/copied by any other publication, person, persons or organizations. Copyright 1997 Milchanowski. You can contact Jack Milchanowski through e-mail at: tristarl@airmail.net FITA Competitive Female Recurve Hits 10s Total 144 50 1280 24 1186 142 2. Dawn Chudy 144 21 1162 3. Linda Cohen FITA Competitive Female Compound 22 1274 144 1. Christie Bisco 19 1273 144 2. Jahna Davis Name I. Karen Scavotto

144 17 3. Ashley Kamuf FITA Competitive Male Recurve 144 47 1. Brent Bollman 144 36 2. Brad Fiala 29 144 3. Jay Wimberly FITA Competitive Male Compound 144 1. Logan Wilde 21

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Margaret anti Frank Gandy with their Grandson Brent, intermediate Compound Male champion

Shenk Award Winners Jay Barrs and Janet Dykman The Shenk Award is presented to the best male and female recurve archers

Easton Award Dec Wilde and Becky Pearson The Easton Award goes to the top male and female compound archers.

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Inaugural Traditional Tournament Results Prior to the National Championships, the following tournament was held with Traditional archers participating. They shot York, Clout, Amercan Rounds and were ranked accordingly. Traditional (Primitive) Male York Name 324 I. Zehner. Eric 2. Treadwell. John 322 212 3. Graham. Norm 4. Luke. Brian 290 H9 5. Sylvester, Erick 6. Atkinson, James 117 7. Dcnault. Leo 51 — 8. Shepherd. 1 larold Traditional (Longbow) Male 525 1 Appold. David 2 Lee. William 371

Clout American 60 487 41 426 407 75 65 226 — 304 — 168 — 202 2 207

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2. Nowicka. Joanna 3 Williamson. Alison 4. Borrescn. Jill 5. Bridger, Deonnc 6. Reyes. Erika 7. Klata. Katarzyna 8 Waskicwicz. Joanna 9. Hamond, Kate IO. Jennison. Melissa 11 Trcmelling, Michelle 12. Breton. Marisol 13. Podkopiak. Marta 14. Vera. Sandra 15. McGrath. Susan 16. Szewczyk. Barbara 17. Tworek. Elzbicta 18. Hendricks. Lcanda 19. McDonald. Joan 20. Cyrzan, Margaret 21. Johansen. Malcne 22. Weiler, Kim 23. Tetford. Lon 24. Amador. Belem 25. Vaillant, Johanna Master Recurve Male 1 Weinpcrl. Barry 2. Skinner. Larry 3. Walters. Bob 4. Bolduc. James 5. Brand fa ss, David 6. Wooten. Wilburn 7 Light, Ted 8. Miller. Rodney 9 Rutherford, Ron 10. Butzer. Dan 11. Mannos. Sam 12. Crilly. John 13. Gerig. Edwin 14. Body. William 15. Potts, Lloyd 16. McCarthy, Larry 17. English. Bob 18 Chalmers, Lynn 19. Soliysik. Bronislaw 20. Morrill. Terry 21. LaBeau. Terry 22. ImhofT. Ron 23. Hoyt. Earl 24. Huffman. Randall Master Recurve Male Guest 1. Brown. Ken Senior Recurve Male 1. Johnson. Richard 2. Huish. Justin 3. Barrs. Jay 4. White, Rod 5. McKittrick. Jason 6. Gerard. Mike 7 Wundcrle. Vic 8. Rosas. Valente 9. Eliason. Edwin 10. Brumlow. Eric 11. McNamara. Dan 12. Hainhnc, Mark 13. Meyers. Glenn 14. Hall. Enc 15. McKinney. Rick 16. Pylypchuk. Gerald 17. Pace. Darrell 18. Parker, Shane 19. Tckmitchov. George 20. Wilde. Rco 21. Gerig, Guy

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Without the guidance of the hard working officials, this tournament could not take place! Thank you!! Competitor Ear! Hoyt with Charlie Walker

MEX 15. Lopez. Jaime 16. Duggan. Angus UK 17. Riggs. Shawn CAN 18. .MacDonald. Hugh CAN 19. Plante, Bertrand CAN 20. Savage. Eric CAN 21. Palenn. Daniel ARG 22. Rousseau. Claude CAN 23. Cavagliatto.Gustavo ARG 24. Pastoll. David RS,\ 25 Cuilino. Jose ARG 26. Penzon. Benito PHI 27. Morin. Jacques-Andre CAN 28. Banatli. Victor ARG 29. Gillies. Gary CAN 30. Jcnskcy. Allen CAN 31. Churchill. Dan CAN FITA Competitive Recurve Female 1. Scavotto. Karen CT 2. Clawson. Leah PA PA 3 Chudy. Dawn 4. Pennant. Julie WA NY 5. Crosby. Stephanie 6. Cohen. Lorinda NY 332

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7. Jones. Chcric GA 2173 8. Winterhalter. Tracy Ml 2069 9. Robey. Tara OH 2022 10. Miller. Sarah CT 2000 11. Metzger. Nicole IL 1946 12. Washbum. Tanja IL 1850 13. Birchard. Michelle Ml 1768 14. Luetger, Jessica IL 1767 15. Bullis. Sarah Ml 1641 FITA Competitive Recurve Female Guest I. Chen. Hsiu-Lien 2420 TPE 2. Huang, l-Ting TPE 2320 3. Wclbum. Julie CAN 2292 4. Savage. Rachea! CAN 2290 5. Novclo. Zclma Ml \ 2196 6. Filatcau. Genevieve CAN 1917 7. Watson. Leah CAN 1873 FITA Competitive Recurve Male 1. Shull, Christopher 2475 2. Wimberley, Jay 2433 3 Bollman. Brent 2425 4. Fiala. Brad 2412 5. Pcndola. Mike 2406 6. Buffington. William 2391

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7 Krueger. Guy 8 Heller. Caleb 9. Warner David 10. Wolchcck, David 11. Bennett, John 12. Czech, Michael 13. Warner Andy 14. Schram. Steve 15 Cole. Derrick 16. Klink. Joshua 17. Meyer, Alexander 18. Peck, Bryan 19. Grubb, Danny 20. Hall. Gary 21. Hinson. Joshua 22, Doyle. Jason 23 Rich. Scott 24. Jacobs. Luke 25. Homyak, Stephen 26. Barreiro. Damian 27. Olsen. Stephen 28. Graban. Jonathan

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FITA Competitive Recurve Male Guest 1. Hung. Chih-Chcng 2295 2284 2. Rodrigucz, Octavio 2204 3 Jacomc, Michael 4. Huang. Szu-Wei 2201 5. Rojas, Kevin 2091 6. Cheng. Arthur 2039 7. Garcia, Cnstian 2025 8. Haritun. Timothy 1698 Intermediate Recurve Female 1. Cox. Kyla MA 2130 2099 2. Ferrer. Mary NJ Intermediate Recurve Female Guest 1. Onio. Hsin-Mci TPE 2205 2. Lien. Mci-Hsuch TPE 2156 Intermediate Recurve Male 1. Aven. Justin 2480 GA 2. Gipson, Troy 2436 IN 3. Brothers. Jeremy OH 2421 4, Marks, Thomas 2408 NY 5. Coleman. Keith MA 2383 6. Abom, James MA 2320 7. Jordan. Ryan 2318 CA 8. Valka. Michael Ml 2305 9. Miller. Joshua NJ 2221 10. Strain. Curtis OH 1935 Intermediate Recurve Male Guest 1. Tamer. Philip 891 LIB Junior Recurve Female 1. King, Susan CA 2622 2. Milchanowski. Kristin 2621 TX 3. Royal. Mackenzie 2583 CO 4 Reimann. Roxanne CT 2520 5. Wolf. Tina 2479 PA 6. Kelley. Dayna OH 2473 7 George. Suzanna NH 2450

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8. Thomason. Debbie 9. Pylypchuk. Stephanie 10. Slammcn. Elaine 11. Ery, Miranda 12. Buffingtom.Knstina Junior Recurve Female Guest 1 Hung, Ju-Hsuan 2 Lee, Chia-Ju Junior Recurve Male 1 Accetturo, Phillip 2 Caviness. Luke 3. Ikcgami. Kevin 4. McConathy, Christopher 5. Heller, Ariel 6. Barrington. Thomas 7. Burkett. John 8. Shumate, Brian 9 Lindsay, Paul 10. Swift. Christopher 11. Watkins, Glenn 12. Shaffer. Josh 13. Wong. Jason 14. Howe, Theron 15. Strain. Steven 16. Fairbairn. Adam 17. Maes. Mat 18. Hundley. Chits Junior Recurse Male Guest 1. Haritun,Christopher Cadet Recurve Female 1. Green. Amy 2 Miller. Stephanie 3. Luctgcr, Caitlin 4. McCullough. Danielle 5 McElhaney. Caitlin 6. McCicery. Kateri

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Mike Gerard (L) and Ed Eliason (R) 2446 12 Miller. Kathy IL 2440 IL 13. Falco. Christine 2339 M1 14 Woodside. Barb 2298 Ml 15. Van Wormer. Lily 16. Kurkowski. Brigitte MN 11601 Senior Compound Female Guest 1 Taylor, Marilyn AUS 2543 ARG 2485 2. Sladogna. Beatrix. CAN 2301 3. Cusson. Marthc 4. Aubin. Danielle CAN 1235 Senior Compound Male LT 2637 1. Eldredge. Kevin ID 2632 2. Wilde. Dec OH 2616 3. Cleland. Matt

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USA National Champion Butch Johnson

Jay Barrs 18. Van Wormer. Lyle 19 Brandenburg. Terry 20 Davis. James 21. Riddel. James 22. Wise. Ray 23. Taylor. Bruce 24 Ramirez. Reynaldo 25. Bruce, Ron 26. Davis. John 27. Herman. Shawn 28. Thomason. Kerry 29. Lauer. Mark 30. Miller. Mark 31. McKee, Gregory

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32. Hedges. Jeffrey Ml 2400 33. Shcfflcr. Brian IN 2400 34. Wheatcroft. Robert Ml 2396 35. Nickell. Jim Ml 2383 36 McClecry. Dale Ml 2371 37. Stephens. Jonathan Ml 2337 38. Cicshnski. Mike Ml 2332 39 Wolf Richard PA 2318 40. Bates. Aaron Ml 2310 41. Nciling. Thomas OH 2270 42. Hinkle, David Ml 2263 43 Aschcnbrcncr, Matt FL 2201 44. George. Peter 2144 NH 45 Hall. Ronald Ml 2126 1884 46 Murphy. Patrick OH 1619 47. Cox. Steve MA Senior Compound Male Guest 1 Freeman. Clint AUS 2618 2. Klar. Hans AUS 2589 3. Prowse. Phil CAN 2582 4 Lotz, Martin RSA 2566 5. Larvcn. Jim AUS 2550 6 Seward. Luke CAN 2534 7. Turnbull. Pierre CAN 2529 ( \\ 2529 8 Dick, Jason 9. Puente. Alejandro ARG 2471 10 Weiler. Mike CAN 2425 Master Compound Female 1. Wooten. Ruby NC 2112 Master Compound Male 1. Pearson. Frank AZ 2603 2500 2 Gandy. Frank FL 2499 3. Amans. Ronald Ml 4. O'Donnell. Jack Ml 2488 5. Marten. I'd 2488 CO 6. Bcchdolt. Robert OH 2473 7. Hamilton. Jim AZ 2459 8. Bonino, Jerry Ml 2438 9 Lamb. Donald IN 2425 10 Bitner. Robert IN 2372 11. Kuhn. Robert Ml 23668 2357 12. Baumgardner, Manning OH FITA Competitive Compound Female 2544 1. Kamuf. Ashley IN 2. Davis. Jahna MT 2501 2500 3. Bisco. Christie ME 4. Thomas. Enn OH 2382 2367 5. Walker. Kelly Ml 6. Kiouses, Stephanie CA 1936 FITA Competitive Compound Female Guest 1. Smale. Jennifer CAN 2318 2. Smale. Dawn CAN 2313 3 Filatcau. Audrey CAN 2157 FITA Competitive Compound Male 1 Wilde, Logan 2599 ID 2. Snyder. Jeremy Oil 2566 3. Teal, Adam 2556 KS 4 Kajdasz. Jason NY 2536 Garey. John 5. 2529 Ml 6 Wheatcroft. Adam Ml 2515 7. Ramsey. Bruce PA 2482 8. Noihhclfer. Thomas Ml 2475 9. McAllister. Travis 2459 NY 10 Fox. Shaun PA 2451 II Wick. Travis W1 2449 12 Dunsmore. Don Ml 2393 13. Hall, Daniel Ml 2361 14. Hackett, Mark 2266 PA FITA Competitive Compound Male Guest 1. Pregcnt, Patrick CAN 2501 2. Hoskin, Jason CAN 2481 3. Brodie, Tom CAN 2413 4. Darling. Keith CAN 2265

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Men*. Recurve 1. Rick Stonebraker 2. Jonathan Alexander 3 Luis Gonzalez 4 Bill Body 5 Don Casteel 6. Scott Rich 7. Jon Birchard 8. Fernando Lopez 9. Mike Rcott 10. Wayne McCullough 11. Gaiy Lindsay 12. Don Lamb Men’s Compound 1 Bruce Taylor 2. Stewart Bowman 3. Jim Hamilton 4. Kevin Eldredge 5. Rick Wolf 6. Rick Hotchkiss Men’s Crossbow 1. Michael Gollgh Women’s Recurve 1. Julia (Bower) Body 2 Janet Dykman Intermediate Girls 1. Chcrie Jones 2 Jessica Luefga 3. Nicole Metzger Junior Girls 1. Stephanie Pylypchuk Cadet Bovs 1. Nathan McCullough 2 Steven Pv lypchuk 3. Brian Nelson Cadet Girls 1. Caitlin Luetgen

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Team Champions Men’s Recurve Team 1 Canada National 236 Rusnov. Rousseau. Riggs 2. Argentina 234 Palena. Cuitino. Cavaghato 3. USA 249 Johnson. Huish, White 4. Poland 236 Targonski. Szymczak. Ponikowski Women’s Recurve Team I. Poland 235 Klata. Nowicka, Kaskiewicz 2. Mexico 219 Reyes. Breton. Amador 3. Australia 224 Bridger, Jennison. Hammond 4. USA 223 Langston. Dykman, Rowe

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Men’s Compound Team 1. USA 246 Wilde. Button. Cleland 2. Australia 237 Freeman. Klar. Larvm 3. Canada National (Uncontcsled) Prowsc. Sewand. Dick Women Compound Team I. Canada National (Uncontested) J. Smale. Cusson. D. Smale Mixed Team Event I. Cheese & Wine Williamson, Bitner Tcknnichov, Bowman 2. Coast to Coast Dykman. B. Pearson Alexander. West 3. Second Team 2+2 Scavato. T Johnson R. Johnson. L Wilde

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From the Mind of Orr ... My friend, George (Helwig) just got back from Canton. Michigan where he was attending the National Archery tournament. Well. George, “How did it go?" I asked. "If you promise not to tell my insurance man. I’ll tell ya’!” "Go ahead," I said. “First, nothing was where it should have been ... too spread out! The shooting line was over a half mile long with a fenced baseball diamond in the middle splitting the line. Two sets of shooting timer lights, and extra officials had to be scrounged so you know how that went. A good many of the officials normally on hand had gone to the site of the World shoot al Victoria (Canada)." said George "Where did you eat your meals," I asked. “In the tent. The Chamber of Commerce had a 60x120 foot tent erected behind the shooting line and this was the only thing within a half mile of anything on the site. Food was catered and expensive, and after the first day most brought their own. This was particularly hard on families with children." said George. “What about water and rest rooms?" 1 asked. “Not enough of either,” said George. “What about parking." 1 asked. “Thai’s the scariest part. Behind the target line was this asphalt parking lol, and at first. shooting was not stopped while cars and people were in the lol. One car gol an arrow' the lire, and another car was also hit," said George.

“Well, my brother always said that archery would have no spectator appeal until we shot at each other, so maybe our time has come.” I said. “Hearing those expensive arrows skittering across that asphalt between and under the parked cars was the most chilling sound in the world." said George. "Yeah, you hit just one person, or worse, kill someone, and that would be the end of archery for a generation. Mistakes like that arc unforgivable. And. that disclaimer archers sign when they register won’t keep the N.A.A. out of court; Jury’s can be most unforgiving for negligence," I said.

“What about finances? How did NAA do

on that score?" 1 asked. "That might be the brightest spot ofall. From

what I've heard, the Canton Archers had great support for the tournament, and sponsor fees were the best ever.” said George. "What happened at the business meeting." I asked. "Fireworks’ The membership was incensed over the proxy request from management to sign their voting rights over for eleven months, and for selecting the tournament site without discussion, or approval by the membership." said George. “You mean site selection had already been done ahead of time, sneaky Pete fashion? How did you know?" I asked. "Well, when you registered for your mold, they asked ifyou wanted to reserve rooms for next year? So. it had already been decided for you." said George. "It looks like management thinks the membership has no preferences and no ability to make such decisions, and must be treated as children." I said. “That’s not all. The Treasurer showed up without the auditor’s report so no one know s our current financial position which is just one more insult to the members." said George. "How did the banquet go?" I asked. "Two hours delay due to not finishing the FITA Olympic Round on time. Il was overpriced at twenty dollars for a chicken dinner." said George. “Who won?" I asked. "Well. I’m not sure except for the Olympic Division. 1 think it was Butch Johnson for the USA title, and Justin Huish won the FITA Olympic Round." said George.

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Professional Archery Technique By Kirk Ethridge Continued from the chapter on Perfecting Form run in JulyAugust 1997 U.S. Archer.

Stance Before moving to the other arm I should say something about proper stance. I have been most successful using a somewhat open stance. To achieve an open stance, stand with your bow arm shoulder straight toward your intended target. Drawing a straight line from the target across both of your shoulders should be possible. Now take about a 6 inch to 8 inch step forward with your back foot (the one furthest from your target). This causes the bow string to be held in a position away from your chest (which is especially beneficial to larger archers like myself). This also helps to prevent the bow string from contacting the bow arm. We also have the added benefit of increased back tension (to be discussed later). The release hand Now we move to the string hand. There are several effective ways to grasp the bow string. You can use the traditional split finger method. This entails grasping the string with the index finger above the arrow nock with the 2nd and 3rd fingers below the nock. You can also use the so called “Apache" style in which the string is grasped with all three fingers below the arrow’s nock. The most Mind of Orr... Continued from page 337 "Why are you so unsure aboui the outcome?" I asked "Well, there was no score board, and a lot of the archers were disgusted and out of sorts so I really don’t know. I guess a weep sheet might be compiled some day when the dust settles and every one is back home wondering about it all." said George. "Looking back on it. what arc your feelings about it" I asked "You really want me to come right out and say it? asked George. "Why not. You're only a know-nothing-member that no one listens to anyway. Just tell it like it is," I said. "Well, it just isn’t fun anymore. It's just rush, and push, with everyone going off in different directions like they was hiding or something. The only time 1 saw my old buddies was on the line, and if they weren’t close by I never saw them at all. It seems to me that once we left Oxford, we let) the humanity out of our sport with emphasis on the wrong things. Sure, I know there has to be a bottom line, but forgetting work a day things is one of the reasons I came to the Nationals. It is the annual renewal of my youth from which all kinds of comparisons can be made for another year At Oxford, we had traditions, and friendships with staff that we saw year in and year out You think Wilblcdon got great by running off to every pig path and hamlet to play tennis? Not on your tin type they didn’t For class and know how of staging grand events, the British are hard to beat. Okay, so you got a whiz of a bottom line. 1 hope you enjoy it. But. as for me. 1 wouldn’t trade anybody’s bottom line for the week I used to spend at Oxford. Ignore this simple fact and you court identification with mediocrity and oblivion. Above all else, you slay my youth and my joy." said George. So there you have it / can i add any more to George's on-site eye account of the I13lh National Target Championships. I wonder when the Championships will be held? Ever sincerely. "From the Mind of Orr", William Roberts Orr 5422 29th St. North. St. Petersburg. FL 33714 • (813)522-2928 Comments will be gratefully received and answered promptly by W.R.O.

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successful pro archers are using a variation of the above with extreme effectiveness. One variation involves grasping the string split finger and at full draw releasing the index finger leaving the 2nd and 3rd fingers to hold and release the string. Another is a split finger hold that uses only the index and second fingers to hold, draw and release the string. Experiment with these and find which works best for you. After you have decided which string hold you will use, hand position now becomes important. Ideally your hand should be held conforming to the straight-line form method. Your fingers should be bent just enough to hold the string. To be most effective, accuracy wise, you should be able to make a straight line across as many joints as possible in the hand. This straight line should extend up the arm all the way to the elbow. (The origin of this straight line would be the exact center of the vertical plane of your target.) If you are using a release aid, the same straight line rule holds. Do not bend any more joints of the hand than arc needed to hold the release. By keeping your hand, wrist and forearm in a straight line, you are giving yourself the most forgiving, and easily duplicated form.

zYnchor point and head position The final link in the physical form process is anchor point and head position. The proper head position is fully erect. If your shooting style allows the use of a peep or kisser button, the device should be positioned on the string so that you do not have to lilt or nod your head. Placing the peep or kisser in any other position will require you to perform complicated posture adjustments that make duplication more difficult. The anchor point is simply a position to which you place your string hand when at full draw. The anchor is a reference point that allows you to draw the bow to the same spot and position your head in the same orientation with every shot. A common anchor is the index finger at the comer of the mouth. I position the knuckle of my middle finger behind the jaw bone. Many recurve shooters anchor under the chin, allowing for the lower position of the sight in reference to the arrow when shooting the longer distances. The key point to remember is this . . . find a comfortable position that is easy to duplicate and stick with it! This completes the chapter on Perfecting Form and next issue will start an article on the Shooting Process. You may order the book. Professional Archery Technique, by fax at (423)272-7363 or phone (520)742-5846. THE U. S. ARCHER

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FCA News ... Federation Canadian Archery F1TA News from FCA: => Inner ten: The inner ring (ten/five) scoring will be dropped from Outdoor Target and Field archery competition effective with the 1998 season. Inner ring values will be used for tie breaking purposes. The inner ring scoring still remains in effect for Indoor archery competition. (This information is subject to confirmation from the 1997 F1TA Congress Minutes, when available.) => FITA is working diligently to try and make Ski-arc a “demonstration sport” at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT. The 1st FITA World Ski-Arc Championships will occur Jan. 30 Feb. 1, 1998. in Cogne. Italy. => Two International Judge Seminars are planned: Nov. 12 - 14, 1997, Great Britain and Oct. 17 -20, 1997, France. For details email Don Lovo: Archery@islandnet.com. => FITA’s web site address: www.archery.org => Our own Al Wills was presented a FITA Bronze Plaquette — congrats Al. National News from FCA: Canada wins first World Championships medal since 1969. Our Compound Men's Team, comprised of Hermel Volpe. Andy Fochuk. and JC Lacerte, won a Bronze medal! Congrats to each team member. => Latest Top 8 finishes by Canadians at major events: Patrick Pregent - 1st U.S. Nationals (cadet compound) . Men’s Compound Team - 3rd 1997 Worlds, Women’s Compound Team - 5th 1997 Worlds.

■=> Allan Dean (Alymer, Quebec) elected new FCA President. => PSO 3D Mtg Highlights: Sherwood Park Archers (Alberta) chosen to host the 1999 3D Nationals (pending signing a Host Club Agreement). Add 12 scoring ring, review youth age/cquipment categories, review FCA's 3D rules when a “closed" World 3D Championships develop, share b/h programs and advocacy information amongst Provinces, continue refine Grand Prix format to make it more spectator/media friendly. A full set of minutes and recommendations to the FCA Executive Committee will be in the next Board mailing to PSO Directors. 1996 FCA Award Recipients are: Female Athlete of the Year - Jackie Saito. Male Athlete of the Year - Kevin Sally. Frank Jones Jr. Athlete of the Year - Stephen Wood. Hank Wiseman Coach of the Year - Joan McDonald, Volunteer of the Year - Bruce Savage, and DM Lovo Outstanding Contribution to archery - Hank Wiseman, and Judge of the Year - Marllc Loiselle. In addition, Al Wills was honored with a “diamond” level Volunteer Archery Pin (the firstever recipient) for his outstanding contributions to FCA’s development over the years. Arthur Nault, FCA’s wheelchair archery coach and NAC part-time coach will attend the I PC Archery Meeting and championships in Paris (Sept 7 - 14). FCA's 1997 Annual Report now available, contact the FCA office.

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News from Jacquie Saito Here is my first report to all of you out there who are wondering what’s been going on out here in Montreal. As you probably already know, we train at the Claude Robillard Sports Complex. It is a great facility with many different sports such as Team Handball. Boxing, Fencing, Karate, and Gymnastics just to name a few. There is a large indoor track with tennis courts, a pool and diving tank, two workout rooms and an exercise room. There are many other rooms and what not, but 1 haven’t gone in there. There is a cafeteria which fills us full of all the stuff we’re not supposed to eat like candy bars and potato chips. It’s a great facility and 1 look forward to interacting with some of the people from other sports. Provided I can get over the language barrier thing. The archery facility is terrific. We have a room where we can keep our equipment and is locked up when we’re not there. There is an 18 meter range with about 12 butts. There is also a hall where we can shoot up to 70 meters. It is much different than anything we have in alberta, so this is a new experience for me. There is a computer in the room that keeps track of our weekly schedules and what we’ve done. It has a printer hooked up to it as well. There is also a workbench where we can do the necessary repairs. We’ve had many donations from companies such as Angel, Easton, and PSE. Angel donated some string and serving. Easton, an arrow cutter and PSE a Centra bow. These donations have been greatly appreciated.

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Every day I take the bus to the center which is about 5 minutes, depending on the traffic, and another 5 minute walk from the but stop. We have use of the facility to shoot from 7-9 a.m. and then from 3-10 p.m. However, we shoot whenever there isn’t anybody else around which is almost all day. Generally we shoot from 3-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and at around 8-10 a.m. on Fridays. The Friday mornings have proved to be the hardest of all about our training plan. Sometime during the day we do our strengthening program (otherwise known as a weight training program). Right now we're mostly concentrating on our lower body. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we work on our legs and abdominals, Tuesdays are shoulders and back, and Thursdays are pectorals and arms. Before I know it I’ll actually be strong!!! The first session proved to be rather painful. I couldn’t walk for the weekend. But then again, no pain, no gain! Our shooting sessions are also concentrated on having a good strong base. So far we’ve lowered our center of gravity and our shoulders but still standing straight and tall. Everyday we practice the new techniques we’re learning by first trying it with our eyes closed and then by looking at the ceiling or something other than our sights. Then we look through our sights but not really at any certain point. Then we graduate to shooting at targets with the rings cut out starting at the 6 ring. We continue this until we’re at a fill I target and still are able to do the technique without much trouble. This has worked quite well. Pascal (Colmaire) has quite a large pool of information which is very helpful. The permanent members being Philip Prowse, Craig Lawson. Jean-Pascal St. Arnaud and myself help each other quite a bit. We encourage each other and teach each other new things that we didn't know before. Jean Pascal has been very helpful. It’s been quite an asset having someone who's been on National teams and actually knows how his equipment works. We all work very well together as well as with Pascal and the other members that come to the center. Louise Vien is there every Friday and Caroline Labreque along with Joan McDonald and Gary Gilles was there a few weekends ago and shall be coming about once a month. It’s nice to have other archers around and to interact with new people. The archers of Montreal are there at night. I look forward to meeting new people through

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plan on using the services in the next little while. Other than that, life here has proven to be a new adventure everyday usually involving some language or another. Hopefully. I’ll leam French someday and get over it but in the meantime, we've found it quite difficult to find jobs or any other source of money. But it's a lot of fun here. The culture is quite unique and definitely much different than Edmonton. We've explored downtown Montreal and found the fun areas and the not so fun areas. The metro system is superb. It can get you almost anywhere in the city, except the English parts, of course. As I said before, though, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to come out here. It’s a wonderful opportunity and you'll leam so much. And the language thing isn't that bad. It’s just extremely frustrating at times. Until next time . . . Jacquie Saito

The Second Annual Canada Cup Hosted by Maple Ridge Archery Club • May 16-18, 1998 MRAC's summer practice field at Meadowland Elementary School. Maple Ridge, B.C.. Canada Cost: TBA, in the neighbourhood of S55.00 (subject to revision) Format: Categories: Olympic & Compound Day!: Practice (11:00 AM—4:00 PM) Day 2: 1440 point F1TA round Day 3: Elimination round We have written the following two questions to find out how interested everyone is and what improvements they would suggest. Please E-mail: gsteemso(a bc.sympatico.ca Thank you for your consideration. Place:

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Farewell to a Friend « In Memory of Mike Powell From Freddie Troncoso

Author and Friend Freddie Troncoso

Dear Lord, God and Creator, we all know that "Thy Will” is always done and that you alone decide when each of us will be called to your glorious kingdom. However, 1 never thought that I would be writing an obituary for my close friend and fellow archer. Mike Powell. I have always known Mike to have been a perfect example of what a good human being is supposed to be. He was bright, compassionate, understanding and was a perfect gentleman and physical example of what we archers should be and look like. Why have You called him so suddenly? And why did You take him ahead of me? Trying to accept death has to be the foremost question that perplexes and touches each and every one of us. For certain, Mike's sudden departure has stunned and devastated the multitude of people and archers whom he has befriended and inspired. Beyond a doubt he was one of the best-liked individuals J have ever met and have had the pleasure of becoming associate with. I first me Mike and his sister. Kathy, in Chula Vista at the 1957 California State Target Championship where Mike helped with the field setup and target setup. Being the son of the legendary five-time Freestyle Field Champion, Ruben Powell, made it difficult for Mike and this followed Mike throughout his entire life. Yes, Mike walked in a tall gigantic shadow that he never walked out of. Accepting and acknowledging his father’s fame and prowess with a bow, Mike would proudly declare: "After all, he is my dad!" Mike was never remorseful or envious of his father or of anyone else that he came in contact with. He was kind, humble and soft-spoken. Starting archcry at a very early age, Mike 342

.»/<*«> I’m,ell excelled in barcbow shooting and went on to shine in flight shooting. He attributed his success in flight shooting to his extraordinary physical strength and constant training. For several years, he continued to workout with weights on a daily basis in the company of several fellow police officers who admired and respected him for his physical conditioning and strength. Mike found his career and work place in the role of a police officer and detective. He became a Ventura County Sheriff for seven years and finally settled in the state of Colorado where he worked in the Lakewood Police Department. He was a detective for the Lakewood Police Department for twenty-four years and was planning to retire in four or five years. In archcry. Mike was an active NFAA field and 3-D shooter where he excelled due to his ability to judge distance and shoot unmarked courses. His greatest aspiration was to win a Gold Medal at the Policeman/ Fireman's Olympics where he finished second or third on several occasions. At Calgary, Canada this past summer, Mike won a silver and two bronze medals in the combined 3-round championship that took place there. As a bowhuntcr, Mike was a highly proficient and successful bowman. He took

several species of elk and deer throughout his lifetime and was preparing for the 1997 season when he succumbed to a sudden heart attack in Steamboat Springs. Colorado. Mike, his son Brandon and several other archers were in the process of situating and placing tree stands when Mike suddenly started feeling bad and expired. Memorial services for Mike were held at Mile High Church. Lakewood, Colorado where more than thirteen hundred people attended the service. Amongst the many close friends were fellow archers, members and dignitaries from the Lakewood PD and neighboring precincts and officials for the District Attorney's office who will all remember and miss Mike for his friendship and performance as a police officer and detective. Mike is survived by his loving mother Mary, his sister Kathy, his beloved wife Jan, his beautiful daughter Dana, and his close friend and loving son Brandon, who miss his very much. 1 am certain that I am joined by the members of the NFAA and NAA in sending our deepest sympathy to the Powell family. May all your fond memories overshadow your times of sadness and heartfelt sorrow. Farewell Mike, we will all miss you ... Freddie Troncoso THE U. S. ARCHER

Freddie's Sh%%)ting Tip of the Month Sleep and Performance As we all know and realize, one of the most important requirements for good performance and for shooting good is that the shooter/athlctc be well rested — and that means getting a good night's sleep before any important event or shoot. It is a known and recognized fact that the tension and anticipation of any important shoot will work on our minds and that we will toss, turn, and lose sleep no matter what we do! One drastic mistake that the majority of us seem to make when traveling is that we will normally indulge into eating big, heavy meals prior to going to bed. According to my experience and memory of such indulgence, 1 can only tell you that this habit is NOT GOOD! Even if you happen to fall immediately asleep with a full stomach. I can always guarantee that you will wake up within an hour or two then remain awake for the remainder of the night. Eating light and eating fruit or light snacks will help you to sleep throughout the entire evening. Following are several recommendations that may help you with your sleep and developing good sleep habits. While it is not possible to list all applicable suggestions and methods, we are trying to pass along a few accepted and proven recommendations. Remember, it certainly doesn’t hurt to try whatever has been known to work for someone else. Recommendations for Better Sleep • Avoid eating large and late meals. ’ Try reading something of interest, preferably in another sport or topic other than archery prior to going to bed. • Make sure to sleep in a quiet, darkened room to prevent waking up to bright lights or sun-filled rooms.

• If you wake, stay in bed. as all rest is beneficial and will serve to provide rest and energy for the body. • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes within 5 hours before going to bed. • Avoid naps during the day so that you can sleep better and longer at night. • Do not exercise just prior to going to bed. If you must exercise in the evening, do it two or more hours before retiring. • Avoid spicy and know gas producing foods. • Do no depend on alcohol and drugs for inducing sleep. Both elements can produce grogginess and can affect your performance the following morning. To help cope with stress, modern psychologists suggest relaxation exercises and training for better performance under tension and stress. Meditation and breathing techniques arc today helping many athletes face and control stress by diverting the conscious mind from the situation that is causing the stress. Certain exercises, such as closing the eyes and breathing deeply have been known to help the individual deal with stress by decreasing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system including the hypothalamus. This brings about induced relaxation and enables the person to regain control of his/her emotions. Through repeated practice and training, some athletes can learn to enact and call upon this response during stressful moments of tournament play and competition when we are about to “choke" and panic. If you have any special or unique method that works for you. send it in to U.S. Archer so that other archers and readers may benefit from what you know is working for you.

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Shooting Inside Your Comfort Zone

Author's Background: Bernie's past experience and achievements include: 8 slate indoor, field and 3-D championships. NFAA <£ ACM Certified Instructor, pro-staff shooter and coach, seminar speaker, and pro shop owner He is presently writing articles for several archery magazines. As a bowhunter. he has placed 10 animats tn the top 10 of Safari Chib International Record Book. He is president ofRobinhood kideo Productions, the world's largest and most popular producers of instructional archery videos which presently has 28 titles marketed into 30 countries. Bernie and his wife, Jan. will he conducting HFAA Shooter Schools and Target Panic Seminars aimed at the intermediate to pro level archers. This Shooting School is now available on video. See ad on page 363. For more information, call Bernie or Jan at Robinhood Video. Phone (352)237-7614 or Fax (352)237-8775.

There are actually two different types of comfort zones . . . one is a physical comfort zone and the other is a psychological or mental comfort zone. The physical comfort zone is the amount of time al full draw the average person has to execute the shot comfortably. The mental comfort zone is the score or shooting level your ego or subconscious will allow you to shoot at comfortably. The Physical Comfort Zone Every person has a particular time span or zone that he or she needs to shoot within, in order to maximize the chance that the arrow will be launched at the calmest

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possible moment. It goes something like this... as you draw the bow to anchor, you should inhale. As you come to anchor and settle in. then you exhale half of the breath and hold until the explosion. The average person has to do all of this (draw, anchor, aim. and execute) in about an 8 second time span (compound shooters) because after he or she has held the bow at full draw for 8 seconds and held their breath for about 5 or 6 of those seconds, their form will start to physically deteriorate, and the sight picture will start to disintegrate.

You should always time the shot so the arrow is launched at the calmest possible moment, during your personal comfort zone.

Olympic gold medalist, Darrell Pace, once explained comfort zones. He defined it like this: If you draw and Tire an arrow between 0 and 4 seconds, it is called the “Critical Zone.” If you draw and fire an arrow between 4 and 6 seconds, it is called the “Comfort Zone." And if you draw and fire an arrow after 6 seconds it is called the "Danger Zone." This, of course, varies from archer to archer and is based on recurve shooters who have no let-off, so it would be a little longer for compound archers. The average shooter’s comfort zone will vary 2 to 3 seconds either way depending on a person’s muscularity, athletic ability, lung capacity, age, physical fitness, etc. Some professional compound shooters in top physical shape can have comfort zones

clear up to 12 to 14 seconds, but this is the extreme exception. Most compound shooters need to shoot between 7 to 9 seconds. Once you hold your breath beyond your particular physical comfort zone, oxygen deprivation can cause chemical changes in the brain and your perception of the target can change. Concurrently, lactic acid begins to build up in the muscles, which causes the muscles to break down, and the sight picture will start to deteriorate fairly rapidly at this point. That's why it’s important that your shot should be timed out. Ideally, it should be something like this: Pre-aim and inhale as you draw to a point about 4 to 5 inches above the bullseye. Relax and come rapidly down into the target. Put on the brakes! Don’t allow the sight to drop out the bottom of the spot you want to hit At this point you should be in the top 1/2 of the spot. Slowly re-relax your bow ann unit and allow gravity to take you down into the center. You should simultaneously exhale 1/2 of your breath and start to hold, squeeze, and aim, which for the average shooter should be 4 to 5 more seconds before the explosion. This remaining 4 to 5 seconds is for Aiming inside the bullseye. Do not draw up from the floor or down from above the bale. It is a waste of precious seconds that should be used for aiming. Furthermore, if you come up on the target, you have to use muscles which will cause unnecessary movement. Most shooters waste time coming in too high, or from the floor, then wander around for 4 to 6 seconds. When they finally get into the bullseye, they only have 1 to 3 seconds left. The shot then starts to deteriorate so they punch the trigger as the sight starts to weave in and out of the spot. Let gravity work for you ... come in from above and you will have a much more relaxed, steadier sight picture.

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mental comfort zone. Your subconscious will only allow you to perform within a certain scoring range comfortably. If you approach a score that you have never shot before, this violates your comfort zone and your subconscious will do its best to keep you down to the comfortable zone that you have been used to performing in. As an example, let’s say you are normally a 295 out of 300 indoor shooter. When there is a chance that you might shoot a 296 or 297 or even higher, your psyche will kick in and say to you. "You aren’t that good" or "You’ll probably blow the next two shots" and cause you to miss, thereby keeping you in your comfort zone. Eventually, if you accidentally shoot a few 296s or 297s over a long period of time, your subconscious will eventually accept that and "allow” you to stay at that level. That is why when we do improve, it is a slow and frustrating process that can take years, instead of months. There are several ways to expand your comfort zone. All of them have one thing in common. You have to “trick” your subconscious into believing you are better than you really are. This will help to "pull" you up to the next comfort zone. Jay Barrs explains the methods extremely well in his video. The Mental Game. He discusses self-hypnosis and subliminal audio tapes, but the two most popular and interesting methods discussed arc Positive Affirmation and Positive Mental Imagery.

Positive Affirmation Positive affirmation is a form of brainwashing that helps us raise our comfort level or zone. It can accomplished with 3x5 index cards. First, list things that you want to accomplish, in the order you want to accomplish them, one on each card. As an example, let’s say you are a 295 shooter. You would write on the card, “I am perfectly comfortable and at ease shooting 300 scores by May." (90 days from now.) Or, if in the past you have been second or third at the state championships, you might write. “I am perfectly comfortable and at case winning the State Championship next spring." (3 to 5 months from now.) The important point here is, the goals you write down must be reasonable, realistic and attainable within the period of time you have chosen. In other words, if you arc only a 275 shooter, it won't do any good to write down on a card about

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relaxing everything. calmly aiming in the center, executing the shot perfectly, and you visualize the arrow going right into the center. This all takes less than a second. Then, you actually perform the shot, the same way, while it is fresh in your mind. This is a common tool used by many Olympic athletes. Divers will visualize themselves striding to the end of the board. executing the dive perfectly and entering the water with no splash. Most professional athletes that perform disciplines (and archcry IS a discipline), such as golf, bowling, serving a tennis ball, long jumpers, shot putters, high jumpers and on and on. have discovered the advantage of these techniques. If you are serious about your shooting, try one of these. You’ll be surprised by what can be accomplished.

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NFAA Shooter’s School... still on a Roil! From Bernie Pellerite The NFAA Shooter’s School is (according to our students that have been to the other ones) several times better than any shooter’s school in the world today. No one even comes close to delivering half of the information in a two day school We have had over 500 students from all walks of life since starting the NFAA Shooter’s School in 1996. The following arc comments from students who are cither State. Sectional. National or World champions in

outdoor. 3-D. or indoor target, or staff shooters. NFAA Certified Instructors. Directors or Councilmcn. or people who work in the archcry industry. They arc people who represent the most advanced. knowledgeable, and experienced in archcry’. Therefore they are the hardest to impress or to improve their shooting. If these tough, more advanced shooters give us high marks, the intermediate to semi-advanced arc absolutely overwhelmed by the knowledge they get and improvements they make.The following arc direct quotes and'or paraphrases from some

Chuck Birchmcicr. a Hoyt Pro Stall'Shooter from Dexter. Michigan has won the IFAA World Bowhunter and is an 1BO National Champion. "I learned a new technique for shooting and proper draw length Worth going to! An excellent investment for everyone that shoots a bow.”

Dave Cook from Williamson. New York, has attended the NFAA Certified Instructor School and won the 1980 World in the Freestyle Division. "I came to this school to become a better shooter, instructor. and to get an in-depth feeling for what is going on. Well worth the time and investment to leam to take full advantage of the investment you have already made in this sport Excellent1" Nelson Mcngel of Aberdeen. Maryland, shoots 299 to 300 with 40 X’s and has won numerous state indoor and outdoor tournaments. "I learned to lower and lock my shoulder and to shoot with back tension.

It’s great. You could leam good form, the kind that the common man can use idiot proof form. Once you arc locked in. you can hold steady."

of our past students. Don Metzler, a pro shop owner from Elkhart. Indiana, has attended other schools several times. “There was just so much technical and

Bud Beaudry. Wisconsin NFAA Director has also been to three Certified Instructor schools He shoots fingers and has won I World Indoor. 3 National Indoors. 4 Sectional Indoor and Outdoor, over 10

practical information and hands-on teaching that made the NFAA school far superior to any other shooter’s school existing today. Bernie taught me that correct form is very’ important and very few archers know exactly what it is. I am now holding more steady with less effort. Even if you buy the most expensive setup, you will only be an average archer until your form and mental program arc perfected. Without this course, you will be in the 80% to 90% who never achieve success at tournaments or in the

stales. "I would highly recommend this course for anyone with a problem with form ora desire to improve their shooting. Excellent. Current agenda

woods.” Rated: Excellent. Scott Aase. pro shop owner and Certified Instructor from Yankton. South Dakota says. "It is the most down to earth, honest, comprehensive course an intermediate to advanced archer could experience. The most amazing thing to me is that I feel that the instructors (Bernie and Jan) have actually gone through the same things that I have experienced. They actually relate to the student’s real problems. The students can then really relate to the solutions. Time and money well spent. Bernie is the most influential and informed archcry coach 1 have ever met. He is the most effective instructor 1 have ever had in any sport because he knows the subject matter inside and out. and can relate to every situation that comes up. He really gets inside your head.” Jim Davison from Freeland. Michigan, has been to another school and said. I can immediately hold steadier and Bernie dispelled many myths about archcry. Things like target panic, form and the explosion at the shot are no longer a mystery. He had the clearest physiological explanation of form I’ve ever seen. It was the best money I’ve spent on archcry. If you ever have a chance to get to a class, you should. This is an advanced class that will not be boring to an advanced archer. I wish I’d had this class when 1 was a beginner."

Shane Minor, a 300 57X shooter from Jefferson, South Dakota, won the Indoor Nationals three years back-to-back in young adult division. He has won multiple state championships and one sectional "This class actually docs work. Bernie’s advice on everything is honest and truly how he feels about it. He will help you. This class is very well worth the money and I would advise anyone to take this course. Rated: Excellent.” Jamie Martin. Pt. Pleasant. New Jersey, has won numerous outdoor NFAA and I BO titles. His first indoor tournament was at Atlantic City just one week after attending the Shooter’s School and he placed 2nd. He said, “I would tell my friends it was well worth my time and money, neither of which 1 have an abundance of. I rate it excellent!" Brian Lew ton from Randolph. Nebraska, “Bernie taught me proper form and what back tension feels like. It is the best thing you could do. I have been to another school and it doesn’t even come close to what I

makes for a very full day. but it’s all necessary." Mark Moon a bow technician and finger shooter from Jackson. Michigan stales. “The school is highly educational and entertaining’ If

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Field Shooting Tips Part Two • By Jeff Button 2. Learn from your first shot. Unlike 3-D, you get two more chances to shoot. For example, if you are shooting the large, 80cm, target on the unmarked round for 52 yards and your arrow hits 5 inches below the spot in the 3-ring, do you know how much to adjust your sight for the next two shots? From the voice of experience, you can still come away with a respectable score of 13 for that target if you can make the next two shots count. Before going to Slovenia last year, I practiced a range of distances intentionally setting my sight 1, 2, 3. 4, etc. yards off in order to gauge the distance from the 5-ring that my arrows impacted/ Be sure to test this for both over and under the actual distance. I believe you will find for example that undershooting a target by 5 yards versus overshooting the same target by 5 yards will results in different distances from the center. 3. Leant to shoot hills. Actually cliffs is probably a more accurate description for the possible angles you can encounter at a World Field tournament. The Europeans enjoy making their field courses challenging and this typically involves shooting extreme uphill and downhill terrain. At last year's World tournament for example, I wound up shooting a 35 meter (about 38 yards) target for 31 due to the extreme downhill angle. There was also a 60 meter (66 yard) shot at the Trials in Ohio last year that required an 8 or 9 yard cut. Another favorite European shot involves shooting the small, 20cm, target almost straight down with the target laid nearly flat on the ground. The target may be 15 meters away but only a few yards out from the ledge you are shooting off of. A good place to practice this angle is from a trccstand since this is the type of shot many bowhunters wish for. Just a little tip also, typically the sight setting for this type of shot is above you 15 meter setting; even if for distances closer than 15 meters you usually have to set your sight below 15 meters. Don’t look at the target and decide to cut 7 yards and then set your sight on your 8 yard setting. For most bow setups, compound at least, you’ll find that once you start shooting distances closer than 10 or 15 yards you actually need to move your sight DOWN the sight scale (due to some strange line-ofsight and arrow trajectory paradoxes). Since the target really is 15 meters away in this example, the paradox dies not conic into play. However, due to the angle you still need to cut yardage and set your sight above the 15 meter setting. I actually shot this target by setting my sight on my highest sight mark (10 to 15 yards) and aiming below the spot a couple of inches. I took this route since I hadn’t practiced this particular shot before departing the States and did not want to “guess” where to move my sight. In general, find someplace you can practice severe angles and then remember tip #2 above.

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4. Lastly, make sure your sight is level. In particular, because you will most assuredly be shooting up and down hills, be sure your "third" axis is leveled. The "third" axis can best be described as the angle of the scope, or pin. towards or away from the shooter. Most archers are becoming familiar with leveling their sights to their bow and sight bar. However, many archers do not realize their sights also need to be leveled for up and down angles. Ever notice that you arc shooting consistently to the left uphills and right downhills or vice versa even though you can swear that your sight was level when the shot went oft? More than likely your sight is not level on the "third" axis. I’ve read some excellent articles in recent archcry publications describing how to level the "third” axis for angles. I generally check my "third” axis level either against a level doorjamb by rotating the bow in an arc up and down of I close my eyes and aim up and down and then check my level to see if it remains the same as on the horizontal. If your "third" axis is not level, some manufacturers are making excellent sight accessories for their products that allow for easy adjustments to level the "third" axis. You can also place small pieces of shim material such as aluminum foil or cut up aluminum cans under the sight block or under the sight mount where it attaches to the bow in order to level the "third” axis. I hope some of these tips prove helpful. The next FITA World Field Trials tournament will be held in 1998 with the FITA World Field Championships being held the same year in Austria.

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Tips by Tom Crowe

When sou're setting up a new bos, do you have a pattern ? li'hen I set up a new bow -1 use a PSE. 1 don't know how other bows work-1 bottom out the limbs, and they should be tillered right with the limbs bottomed out then 1 back them out. When you say tillered, do you mean even? / like it even but sometimes they 're not so even. I used to be religious at having the bow exactly tillered even. But then 1 found out that doesn t work with some bows. You might have some limbs that aren't quite matched perfect, they will be real dose but not perfect. 1 found that by bottoming them out and then backing them out to where you want it weight wise it works good. But what works well for me doesn't always work for everybody else. You 've basically got to tune the bow for the person. This has worked pretty much universal. 1 've tried it on a lot ofpeople and it seems to work all right. I've got an easy way to tune bows. Years ago I lead an article by Vic Berger. It showed a method of tuning a bow for arrow rest position left and right It had to do with shooting up real close to the target and making sure that your sight is levelled and your bow is levelled the way you like to shoot it. Ifyou tike to shoot a little bit ofa cant or whatever. But your level is always straight up and down. What / do is level everything. 1 like to shoot everything plumb to the world. straight up and down. 1 set up the bow in a bow vise (1 like to use a Medicine Stone Bow Vise) and level everything I do it level to the string. A lot ofpeople don t like that this is not the right way to do it but it worksfor me. 1 set up the sight bar level and 1 set up the scope level. Everything should be level with the string? That s the way I do it.

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So then once you've made everything level to the string then can you say how you choose the arrows to this bow. Do you go by the chart? No. I do not. But this is my opinion. I shoot a V-type launcher with a release. You do not have to have a correctly spined arrow It can't be very much under spined but it can be way over spined. To give you an idea. Ann Bessette was shooting the exact same arrows I was shooting. 26!3's, she's only shooting 35 to 40 pounds, the same arrows I am shooting. 2613 s with a 5" fletch. shooting indoors and I was shooting 180 grain point and she was shooting 90 grain point They fly straight out of the bow. With your heavier point doesn't it make you spine lighter? It would but I'm still with 2613 at 26" long you 're talking a spine of about 90 to 100 lbs. And I’m shooting it at 60 pounds and Ann is shooting it at 40 pounds. With her lighter point it is probably 150 pounds. So what I in saying is with shooting a release and shooting offa launcher, the spine ofthe arrow doesn't matter because essentially what happens is thearrow is coming straight off the bow. li'hen we were in Germany at Beiter s place, he did some high speed photography of our arrows and you could see her arrows ... mine gave just a little bit of the parallax but hers came straight out ofthe bow. Which just proves my point that shooting offthe launcher with a release you definitely don't need any side pressure like you do with fingers. You do need a correctly spined arrow with fingers. Anyway, after I get everything levelled up. ! do what I call modified Vic Berger method of tuning. Vic Berger method of tuning was setting up your bow and shooting at very close range about 20 ft. or so until you got your arrows to hit exactly where your sight was pointed, h didn't matter where it was up and down but you wanted the arrow to hit where you were pointing. Then you start backing up and youjust shoot an arrow and back up a little bit about 10 yards, shoot another arrow and back up 10 yards, without adjusting your sight, continue aiming at the same spot that you aimed at in the first place. Your arrow starts dropping. If your arrow rest is too close to the bow. as you back up the arrows would start slanting in towards the right. This shows that your

arrow rest needs to come out. The reason 1 call it a modified 15c Berger method, it s a lot quicker than what he suggested or what he did. I shoot the arrows until I get them to hit in the center up close and then Ijust move back up to 50 or 60 yards and shoot a group of arrows. The reason why he did this was because most of the people shooting back then everybody shot fingers. You could adjust cushion plunger pressure to get this to move over. IVell. with a launcher and no cushion plunger... what I do is shoot it until I get it exactly right and then I come back and shoot a group of 5 arrows IVhat you want is that group of arrows to be directly straight down underneath thefirst group. If the group is slightly to the right you need to adjust your arrow rest to the left just a little bit. The opposite ofthe sight. You want to move your arrow rest just a little bit. ! usually shoot al about 60 yards when it's nice and calm Let's say al 50 yards your group ofarrows is 4" to the right you need to move your arrow rest to the left but you might only have to move it I/64th ofan inch. Very, very little. You'd be amazed at how much that gloup will move over. You just shoot until you get that group of arrows directly below the first arrow. You 'll have no morefishtail and another thing that does, I can't do itfor your bow because everybody holds the bow a little different but when you do you 're tuning it to the way you hold and shoot the bow. / guarantee you that ifyou do that you won 'l have any fliers left and right unless there is something wrong with the arrow. It works great for adjusting the arrow rest left and right. For up and down alt I do is set the arrow at 90 degrees. Sometimes I don't have perfect arrowflight but they'll group real good. You are grouping when you do this, when you've got your group directly below the one arrow here. It doesn't matter if you are shooting 30yds. or 100yds. You 're arrows are going to be in a straight line. I can bet you at least 50% ofthe people, the more novice type 3D shooters and the hunters and stuff, you look at them and their sight pins will be on an angle, one way or the other. That's because their arrow rest isn't quite in the rightspot. I showed that to John Vozzyabout a year or two ago and he said it s the French method of tuning but they didn 1 even have compound bows in France when this method was invented. THE U. S. ARCHER

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The name ACE has been the mark of excellence in Hydraulic Stabilizers for bows since they were first introduced. They are tough enough to stand up to all sorts of abuse but the secret to their vibration dampening, noise quieting effectiveness lies in the unique hydraulic, spring based, recoil reducers that absorb shock and torque for smoother, quieter and more accurate shooting. Now there is the ACE Shorty just for the bowhunter Available in black and camo, the Shorty provides the same vibration taming properties ACE is famous for only in a more compact, hunter friendly model No two archers are the same They don't shoot the same draw length, bow weight, arrows or technique. So why would we expect to use the same stabilizer? Well now Golden Key is offering the Dial Adjust mechanical stabilizer that allows the archer to actually dial in the proper internal spnng tension to fit each shooter s set-up The results are reduced shock, reduced noise and a smoother, faster, more accurate shot regardless of the bow weight, arrow weight. shooting style or purpose Two winning new stabilizers from Golden Key All you have to do is pick the nght one for you The ACE Shorty or the Dial Adjust Two more reasons why you can’t do better than Golden Key

Golden Key’s “Mega Star” Shines Bright! Golden Key-Futura of Montrose. CO didn't get the name 'Arrow Rest Specialists' for nothing They got the name because they lead the world in arrow rest design, innovation and quality The Mega Star is one reason this accuracy onented company is held in such high esteem by bowhunters. 3D competitors and both indoor and outdoor archers The Mega Star is a major advancement in spnng loaded arrow rests because it has found such favor with both release aid and Hnger shooters The Mega Star features two stainless steel arms that pivot away from the arrow so the archer is assured of absolute shaft and fletching clearance One spnng tension adjustment controls both the launcher and the sideplate pressure so the Mega Star not only provides the ultimate in accuracy but also uncomplicated tuning Regardless of what style archery you shoot. the Mega Star is a good, solid arrow rest that will help you shoot better, with greater accuracy and less problems.

Vince Troncoso of Golden Key, "By adding the Diamond Tip to an already great Deadhead senes, we believe we have made an even better broadhead The 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-Kiir** helical blade angle options and we think the Deadhead is the best flying, hardest hitting broadhead on the market today." Along with the stainless steel Diamond Tip, The Deadhead features stainless steel blades and a tough, aircraft aluminum ferrule. The Deadhead is available m 3 Blade models in 80. 100 and 125 gram weight and the Devastator Deadhead 6 at 120 grain with 6 razor sharp blades. This year when you go after the trophy of your dreams make sure your arrows are tipped with the Deadhead Diamond Tip from Golden KeyFutura

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U.S. National Archery Association Flight Championships Submitted by Rulon I. Hancock, Secretary/Treasurer U.S. NAA Flight Committee July 25-27, 1997 • Smith Creek Flight Range • Austin, Nevada Establishes World & Class Record New World & U.S. National Record New U.S. National Record

Regular Flight • Friday, July 25, 1997 W omen: 35 lb. Target Bow Name 1. Livvy Baker Stewart (England) Men: 25 kg Compound 1. Barry Groves (England) Men: 50 lb. Field Bow 1. Don Brown 2. Giancarlo Marchismi (Italy ) Women: Unlimited Longbow 1. Gwen Perry Men: 70 lb. Longbow 1. GiancarloMarchesini (Italy) 2. Mike Willrich (England) Men: 70 lb. Field Bow 1. Don Brown 2. Giancarlo Marchesini (Italy) 3. Mike Willrich (England) Women: 35 lb. Field Bow 1. Liwy Baker Stewart (England)

Yds—Fl—In / Meters 329-1-6. 301 29m*

Men I. Don Brown - 70 lb. Field Bow 2. Charite Johnson - 50 lb. Target Bow 3. Dan Perry - 50 lb. Target BowWomen I Gwen Perry - Uni Longbow

601-1-7 / 550 03m 502-2-8 / 459.84m 487-2-11 /446 20m

273-1-0/249 94m

Drake Flight Medals— Regular Flight 907-0-8 / 829.56m 493-0-1 /450 83m* * 448-0-7 / 409 83m

273-1-0/249 94m* ** 381-1-1 /348.72m* 380-2-7 / 348 26m

601-1-7/ 550 03m* * 575-1-10 / 526.34m 531-1-2 / 485 90m 325-0-0/297 18m*

Regular Flight • Saturday, July 26, 1997 .Men: Unlimited Field Bow 6l8-l-0/565.66m* 1. Mike Willnch(Enland) Men: 40kg Compound Bow 1.162-0-10/ 1.062.79m* 1 Barry A Groves (England) Men: 50 lb. Target Bow 502-2-8/459 84m* * 1. Char 1 ie Johnson 487-2-11 /446 20m 2. Dan Perry 416-0-3 /380 47m 3. David Lynn Hayes Men: I nlimitcd Primitive Self Bow 287-0-9/262.66m ** 1. Dcwaync Smith Women: Unlimited Field Bow 377-0-4 / 344.83m 1. Livvy Baker Stewart (England) Men: Unlimited Simple Composite Primilisc Bow 312-2-3/285.98m 1. David Lynn Hayes Women: 50 lb. Field Bow 1. Livvy Baker Stewart (England) 380-0-2 / 347.52m Men: 33kg Compound Bow 1.070-2-3/979.09m 1 Barn- A. Groves (England) World Record Round Listings Flight registration rules allow up to and no more than four (4) events of the Archer's choice to be entered without restriction concerning multiple registration. World Records may be competed for during any of the four (4 > selected events whereas National Records may be competed for only dunng the rounds their respective classes are scheduled. Events competed for during their scheduled Nalional Rounds are eligible for U.S NAA Records as w ell as World Records. Women: Gwen Perry / Scheduled / Escnt Entered 7/26/97 3rd Rnd - 25kg Compound - Uni. Longbow 278-0-10/ 254.46m New Women's World Unlimited Longbow Record Men: Barry A. Gros es 7/25/97 2nd Rnd - Uni. Compound • 25 kg Compound 934-0-6 / 854.2m New World 25kg Regular Flight Compound Record Cadet Boy: Paul Perry 7/26/97 2nd Rnd - 18 kg Compound - 351b. Prim. Self 125-1-3 / 114.68m Establishes the Male World Primitive Self Bow Record

Drake Flight Medals arc aw arded to those Male and Female Flight Archers who exceed or establish a World Regular or Broadhead Flight Record while competing at the U.S. National Archery Association Flight Championships Men 934-0-6 / 854 2m Barry A Groves (England) - 25 kg Compound 493-0-1 /450 83m Don Brown - 50 lb. Field Bow381-1-1 / 348 72m Giancarlo Marchesini (Italy)- 70 lb. Longbow601-1-7/550.03m Don Brown - 70 lb. Field Bow 618-1-0 / 565.66m Mike Willrich (England) - Unlimited Field Bow1.162-0-10/ 1.062 79m Barry A Groves (England) - 40 kg Compound 502-2-8 / 459 84m Charlie Johnson - 50 lb. Target Bow 287-0-9 / 262 66m Dewayne Smith - Unlimited Primitive Self Bow 125-1-3/ 114.68m Paul Perry' • 35 lb. Primitive Self Bow Women 278-0-10/ 254.46m Gwen Perry - Unlimited Longbow Livvy Baker Stewart - 35 lb. Target Bow 329-1-6 / 301 29m 325-0-0/297 18m Livvy Baker Stewart - 35 lb. Field Bow

Broadhead Flight Championships Sunday. July 27. 1997 Men: 50 lb. Primitive Simple Composite 1 David Lynn Hayes Men: Unlimited Primilisc Simple Composite 1. David Lynn Hayes Men: 70 lb. Recurve Boss 1. Michael Willrich (England) Men: 70 lb. Compound Boss 1. Michael Willnch(England) Men: 50 lb. Recurve Bow 1 Michael Willnch (England) Men: 70 lb. Longboss 1 Dan Perry 2. Michael Willrich (England) Women: 50 lb. Longboss 1. Gw cn Perry' Women: Unlimited Longboss 1. Gwen Perry

207-1-5/ 189 71m 244-1-5/223 55m**

349-1-9/319 66m 352-1-3/322 25m 284-1-8 / 260.20m* 247-2-0 / 226.47m 247-1-8/226 36m

218-0-1 Z199.36m* * 214-0-7/ 195.86m

Drake Flight Medals — Broadhead Flight Men Dan Perry - 70 lb. Longbow David Lynn Hayes - Unlimited Simple Composite Michael Willrich (England) - 501b. Recurve Gwen Perry - 50 lb Longbow

247-2-0 / 226 47m 244-1-5/223.55m 284-1-8/260.20m 218-0-1 / 199.36m

The Grayson Broadhead Award The Grayson Broadbead Award (Dr. Charles E. Grayson) is awarded to the Male and Female National Broadhead Flight Champions Men - Dan Perry Women - Gwen Perry

Westcott Medals

U.S. NAA 1997 National Flight Champions

Westcott Medals are awarded to the three (3) Male and three (3) Female Flight Archers attaining the farthest distances while competing in scheduled U.S. N.A.A.

Men - Regular Flight - Don Brown Women - Regular Flight - Gwen Perry Men - Broadhead Flight - Dan Perry Women - Broadhead Flight - Gwen Perry

Regular Flight Classes. Guest competitors arc not eligible to receive Westcott Medals.

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THE U. S. ARCHER

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Harry Drake Harry Drake died July 27, 1997 at the age of 83. He was doing exactly what he wanted, shooting in a flight tournament. Friday. July 25th. Harrj' was driving his motorbike to his camper located at the edge of the flight field when he hit a sand island, flipped the bike and broke his neck and ribs. Saturday morning when he didn't arrive for competition the other archers went to find him. He was in bad shape, flown to Reno and died Monday from a stroke.

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From History of the National Archery Association 1946-1978 • Volume 2 by Robert Rhode

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Century. Over the past 100 years there have been many fine Master Bowyers in the United States. However, with the introduction of the Compound Bow 10 years ago in this country, the number of Master Bowyers still practicing their trade has diminished to a mere handful of men. Harry Drake is one of these men. He has been building, designing and shooting all types of bows for over 35 years. He has been involved in designing bows for all phases of archery. From his first flight bows 35 years ago to our modern day Compound Bows which he designs for Browning Anns Co., where he is employed as Chief Designer and Master Bowyer for the Archery Division of the company. Drake Bows have held The National Archery Association Unlimited Flight Records for men from 1947 through 1978. Presently all National and World Professional Unlimited and Free Style Flight Records are held by Drake Bows. As well as the Unlimited Records in Great Britain and Australia. Now to the man, Harry Drake. I can think of no other person in archery that has devoted his entire life to promoting Flight Shooting. Anyone who has met him will tell you that this last statement is true. In 1974 he was inducted into The Archery Hall of Fame. But he could not be present at the presentation. "Why?” Because he had made plans to go to the Salt Flats to test some new flight bows. Some will call him eccentric and some will say he is cantankerous. But the Harry Drake I know is a very warm and personable individual. He is a man that loves Art, Fine Music and in earlier years even wrote a book of poetry. But as I said before, his main goal for the past 35 years has been to promote Flight Shooting and nothing will detour him from that cause. Harry won the National Archcry Association Flight Championship the first time in 1951 and in 1958 he again won the Championship setting a new National Record of 704 yards in the Unlimited Division. From 1963 to 1976 he won the Professional Unlimited Title no less than 9 times and the Free Style Title 2 times. In early 1969 he embarked on one of the most difficult projects of his career. He was determined to shoot an arrow over a mile. So, he started work on an Unlimited Foot Bow. Nearly two years later his thousands of hours of experimenting with different type bows and arrow paid off when he shot an arrow 2028 yards in the 1971 National Flight Championships. A record that still stands at this writing. Harry told me that he put 10 years of his life into that project. .. and I believe him. Harry has always given freely of his time to help new Flight Shooters and invariably would give his competitors his best bows and arrows. Shooting what was left over for himself. At the 1978 National, my wife Arlyne shot a new Women’s Free Style Record with one of his bows that exceeded the Men’s Record (which Drake holds.) I believe Harry was more pleased than Arlyne was. However, with a twinkle in his eye he did say that he would get the record back for the men’s side in 1979. In the past 2 years Bruce Odle, Don Brown and Arlyne Rhode have all exceeded 1100 yards with Standard Drake-Browning Flight Bows. In 1798 the Emperor Sultan Selim shot an arrow 972 yards. This record was to stand for 178 years — until Bruce Odle shot an arrow out of a Drake-Browning Bow 1077 yards at the 1976 National. Why did it take so many years to break the Turk’s record? Well, if you happen to believe in reincarnation, as I do, then I believe Harry Drake built both the emperor Sultan Selim’s and Odle’s bow. At any rate, it is something to think about! * THE U. S ARCHER

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Archery Great Smathers dies at 82 in Brevard Brevard — World Championship Archer, Oswald Kenneth “O.K.” Smathers of Brevard, died Monday in the Brain Center, Brevard. He was 82. He won the Archery International Championship Cup in Prague. Czechoslovakia, in 1957, becoming the first American in history to win the award presented by General I. Thord-Gray. Smathers also earned the North Carolina state championship title a record 18 times, the Southern title 12 limes and the Southeastern 16 times between 1950 and 1975. He competed for the National championship several times, placing second in 1953 and 1956 and third in 1955 and 1966. Smathers was inducted into the WNC Sports Hall of Fame in 1982. He was in a serious car accident involving a logging track in 1961 on his way to a tournament, but managed to compete three weeks later in the state archery championship. He then started to use a motorcycle to collect the arrows from his target after shooting because of his damaged knees. In an interview in the Asheville Times in 1973, Smathers said the accident did slow his down. "For years 1 couldn’t hit anything. Then in 1966,1 came in third in the national tournament in Flagstaff (Arizona).” he said. Smathers was also a retired electrician from Ecusta Corporation. His wife. Carrie Mitchell Smathers. preceded him in death in 1994. He is survived by two children. Kenneth Smathers or Arden and Ellen "Lynne” Billings and three grandchildren.

O.K. Smathers From History of the National Archery Association 1946-1978 • Volume 2 by Robert Rhode

O.K. or Ozzie as he is called by his many friends who have succumbed to the charm of his southern accent has been shooting on the top target since about 1950. With five Southern Championships to his credit his list of victories include almost every major tournament in the United States with the exception of our National Championships which have thus far managed to elude him. Mr. Smathers’ greatest triumph occurred in 1957 but first a little bit of background leading up to this victory. In I953 O.K. broke into the big time when he placed second behind Bill Glackcn in the National Target Tournament. During the tournament O.K. shot a record 266 al forty yards in the American Round. In 1955 he was third in the National Target and in 1956 as in 1953, he was again the "bridesmaid" finishing second. In 1957 O.K. finished third in the qualifying tournament held to pick the team to represent the United States in the World Tournament in Prague, Czechoslovakia Prague, however, this second and third place malady came to an abrupt end when Mr. Smathers, shooting brilliantly, won the World Championship by defeating the great Joe Fries by 10 points. In the spring of I960 on his way to the Brown County Open Tournament, he was involved in a near fatal automobile accident.

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O.K. shooting the 1989 NAA Nationals

He suffered very serious injuries to both legs. Injuries that would have put most people in a wheelchair for the rest of their lives. But not O.K.; he was back on the shooting line a year later. O.K. has become a an institution at the annual National Archery Association Championships the past 30 years. In 1978 O.K. shot in his 26th National Tournament joining a very select group of 5 archers that have competed in 25 National Championships. In a recent conversation with O.K. he told me of his retirement the end of this year. I asked what he was going to do with all his spare time. His answer was “Shoot in every archery tournament I can find!” In O.K. Smathers we not only have a grand champion but we also have a gracious loser as evidenced by his good sportsmanship award in the 1958 National Target Tournament. It's easy to skip the big tournament when you're in a slump, but it takes something extra special to travel a long way to shoot when you know you haven’t a chance of winning.This competitive trait in O.K.'s make up marks him as one of the finest sportsmen in archcry today.

THE U. S ARCHER

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The SUPER-D has evolved from the development of the SUPER PEEP SYSTEM. The clarifier used with the SUPER PEEP allows you to see the 12 ring at 45 yards, but without a large enough field of view it is hard to distinguish where you are at on a dark colored target in a dark situation in the woods. The SUPER-D allows for a clear view of almost any target. The large clear housing brightens up the lens for an unbelievable view. The black retainer ring allows for perfect peep alignment. The retainer ring also is drilled and tapped to hold wire pins or glow pins or crosshairs. The D shape allows for plenty of arrow clearance that would otherwise limit it to short distances. The other real plus is the rubber buffer built into the scope to prevent damage to the scope and rod. There are 6 D-ring configurations available from the factory and there is an infinite number of designs you can build yourself.

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Jack Wilson

October 27, 1912 - July 20, 1997

Jack died at the Dallas County Care Center, Buffalo, Missouri after being ill for many years with fibrosis of the lungs and severe bronchitis. His wife, Lucile. preceded him in death in 1982. They did not have any children. Brother. Norm, had preceded Jack in death. Jack and his brothers. Norman and Bob. worked in radio in their early years. Jack served with honor in the World War II Air Corp. Jack started organized archery in 1936 and the following article appears in Bob Rhode's book. Archery Champions - First Edition.

The Wilsons Norman. Jack. Bob and Howard “Archery, the family sport" is an oft repeated cliche which certainly is revitalized by the record of the Wilson family. Bom and raised in southern Missouri, it is doubtful is any family more friendly and hospitable ever graced the shooting line. In fact you might say the Wilson boys are just plain downto-earth good folks. With the exception of a few years spent in California they have resided in Missouri all their lives. The years in California, however, played an important part in their archery success. For it was there that they received so much help and coaching from Larry Hughes. Howard was the first to hit the big time with a second place finish in the Jr. Division at the ‘39 National. Bob joined him when he finished third at the 1946 National. In 1947 shooting in the largest National Target Tournament ever held, all four Wilsons finished in the top twelve, with Jack winning the title and Howard finishing second right behind him. After the 1948 National the Wilsons dropped out of archery for personal reasons

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and did not return until 1957. In 1958 at the Midwestern Target Championships, shooting against the best archers in the nation, Norman finished third, Bob was second and Jack won the title. One of the hardest things an old timer in the sport of archery has to do is keep up with the everincreasing standard of what a good score is. All of the Wilsons have readily reevaluated their shooting techniques and equipment and kept pace with the times. In fact, they arc many times a step ahead of the youngsters. One of the most pleasant moments at any big tournament is getting met bing-bing, bing by those big meat hooks engulfing your own hand: and receiving the always friendly “howdy” from three of the greatest guys in archery today — The Wilson Brothers. In 1958 the Brothers invented the Black Widow Bow and Black Widow Tab. Jack was also interested in bowling and fishing. The brothers won a team bowling championship in 1950. When Norman died, the company wasn’t the same and the bow business was sold to Ken Beck who has kept the Black Widow bow as a bow of honor. Jack was a charter member of the Professional Archers Association and served as a PAA and National Archery Association board member. Jack was bid a farewell and go with peace and rest with the praying of a recording of Lonesome Road from a radio program sung by Jack and accompanied by Norman on the violin with Bob and cousin Howard on the guitar. Thanks to Mrs. Bob (Cristine) Wilson for furnishing this information. May our sympathy and prayers be with the Wilson Family. THE U. S ARCHER

Laurie Watson wins IBO Shooter of the Year After all the scores were tallied for the 1997 IBO 3D ica tour, Hoyt Pro Staff Laurie Watson became the Shooter of the Year! Laurie says the Tenacity Carbonite with Command Cams has the pin point accuracy it takes to be a consistent front runner in demanding 3D competition. The folks at Hoyt are proud of Laurie’s talent and undaunted hard work. Laurie is a perfect example of a true pro with a winning attitude. When it comes to promoting archery, you can always count on Laurie to be there with a smile.

Anna Marie Stratton Carves Her Name in the NFAA Record Books by Smashing Every Record Possible! Eleven year old Anna Marie Stratton made history in spectacular fashion at the NFAA National Championships in Darrington, Washington on July 21 st—25th. Shooting a Hoyt Tenacity Carbonite with Master Cams, Anna smashed every record possible! On her way to a new total score record of 2775 out of possible 2800, Anna became the first female archer in history to shoot a perfect score on the Hunter round. This record will stand forever. Wow what do you do for an encore! This was the last event for Anna in the Cub age group, so it looks like many more records are now in jeopardy! All the people at Hoyt tip their hats in her honor.

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Rick McKinney adds an NFAA National Title to His Trophy Case In his first NFAA tournament since the sixties (he really is that old) Rick McKinney won the FITA Olympic division of the NFAA National Championships. Rick has the largest share of NAA National Titles to his credit so it is only natural that he attach some new territory. Rick has what it takes to win in any new archery adventure. Rick shoots a Hoyt Avalon with patented Carbon Plus Limbs.

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Russ Hoogerhyde • A Remembrance U.S. Archer Phenom February 28, 1906 — August 20, 1991 By Donna Hoogerhyde Schrammel participate. He should sec the "So long as the New Moon triumphant conclusion to the 55 returns to the heavens, a bent successful years of a world beautiful bow, so long shall the renown archery project which fascination of archery- have hold began because of his inspiring of the hearts ofmen. " influence. When I wrote and In the mid 1920's one young invited him to join us in our final man tall, athletic, totally celebration and honors, I was physically coordinated. aware that Russ had been in ambidextrous: a blonde, blue guarded health. The answer came eyed Dutch hunk to today's from Eleanore Hoogerhyde, standards, listened to the voice of Russ’ second wife. Russ had died mystical fascination for bow and of Alzheimer's Disease in August arrow. He listened and responded. 1991*. After a few short, spectacular It is difficult to imagine that he years of competitions, he was is no longer there in testimony to described in Robert Rhode’s his contributive, dramatic, Archery Champions Second colorful presentation. As the years Edition as “perhaps the greatest and decades roll under and new archer this country has ever centuries arise with new produced." “contemporarium,” the name He was Russ B. Hoogerhyde. Not only did he dominate the sport Russ Hoogerhyde may fade from of archery during his ten-year the consciousness of contending competitive career (1930-1940) archers. Russ Hoogcrhyde's setting records, winning titles, consciousness always included winning six of the eight National target archcry in the future. In the Tournaments he entered, but also 60s his prophetic mind focused on he perfected a shooting form today's and tomorrow’s archery which eventually revolutionized competitors having worked with Russ Hoogerhyde and his famous anchor target shooting technique the longbow and point of aim. no 1930, ‘31. ‘32, ‘34. '3~ and '40 National Target Champion world over. sights, stabilizers or automatic It is not commonly known that Russ was responsible for the mechanical archery performance devices, he honed his own birth of The World Archery Center (TWAC). Prior to a single physical and mental sclfas athlete in form, technique and method. one-hour coaching session with Russ, Myrtle (Mimi) Miller. He said, “If 1 had to make a prediction I would guess a majority TWAC’s founder (executive director with her husband. Ed) was a of shooters would go too far with efficiency and arrow speed.. . . golf enthusiast and thanks to dreadfully poor college archcry equipment could become so critical that the archer, himself, was presentation a hater of archery. no longer the major score-limiting factor.” “Equipment perfection The effect of Russ’ one hour of coaching led Myrtle to abandon will not produce perfect scores.” “The archer himself is the final golf, take up bow and arrows, become a champion and along with score master. husband, Ed, establish TWAC. I have no early life memories of my father, Russ, because he Russ said of himself, “I undoubtedly was the least colorful and my mother divorced when I was very young. But aunt Myrtle National Champion that ever lived." Yet here was a tall, handsome Miller, while reminiscing one evening told me she was present athlete who could shoot as skillfully left-handed as right-handed. when soon after my birth (his first daughter), he held me in his Off tournament times he lectured and performed dramatic archery arms. A big smile covered his face, and he said, “This is the most feats for high school and college assemblies. I recall viewing film beautiful thing in the world.” showing him high up on a ladder, hitting the target at 40 yards. You arc missed, friend, champ, Dad. You were always there. His “heroic” habit of coming from behind in a tournament, to You will not be forgotten. suddenly win at the end was legendary. Surviving family: Widow Eleanorc Hoogerhyde. Lee Ann, Russ Myths, tales, fantasies, and facts combined into an abstract Jr.. Dale. Deceased family: Elvira, former wife Frieda Kutschinski, expressionistic image of my father, Russ, when I set out to write son K.D. Hoogerhyde. about him, as Secretary of TWAC in 1992. June. 1992 would see * More of the archery career, contributions and personal aspects of Russ Hoogerhyde can be found in the Second Edition of Archery the final session of TWAC after 55 years. Mimi Miller and I thought Champions by Robert J. Rhode it essential that Russ Hoogerhyde be there to witness and

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