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Summer Camp By Lynette Baston Well, our camps arc over for this summer and once again, the children loved having archcry at camp. Unfortunately, our fearless leader. Jim Schultz had surgery in May and wasn't able to attend the camps this summer. I am happy to report he has recovered and looks and feels better than ever. This year we assisted in six camps in Prescott. Arizona. Our first camp was Camp Nol-A-Whccz. kids suffering from asthma. What a great bunch of kids - which brings us to an 8 year old named Billy. Billy was small for his age but very energetic and having never shot, was very interested in archcry. He got his equipment and went to the spot we directed him towards. His cabinmatc, Steve, was next to him and has his own bow at home. After we gave the safety instruction, the adults started working with the boys. Steve didn't need much assistance but Billy needed a lol of help. Billy wasn't very patient when his first couple of arrows didn't hit the target. As he got more frustrated, he threw our bow halfway down towards the targets. This did not go over too well with me and I escorted him to a chair. I picked up his arrows and thought over what could be done to make this a positive experience for Billy. I went down on one knee and got next to BiUy. I tried to convince Billy that I had some experience with archcry and if he would take his time, listen carefully and do as I instructed him. he would be breaking balloons just like his friend Steve. Billy was on medicine that makes him hyper and it took him a few minutes to agree to try again and to be patient. Our first few arrows were not successful but all of a sudden something clicked with Billy. He started hitting the target and was starting to feel pretty good about his new talent. I walked away to help some other boys when Billy asked me to come back because he wasn't hitting the target. I went back, and a couple arrows and he was back on track. We put balloons on the targets and Billy told me he just knew he couldn't break any balloons. I tried to encourage him that I just knew he could if he shot like I had
taught him - keep calm, stare at the balloon he wanted to pop, and keep trying if it didn't happen the first time. Well the pressure was just too much for Billy. He didn't hit a single balloon and his new found confidence went down hill fast. New balloons went on the targets and I was back at Billy’s side. We went through the whole routine again and YAHOO his first arrow popped a balloon. His second arrow hit another balloon. Now Billy exclaimed he was good at this. I walked away again and his success continued. There was a half hour left in our class and each time Billy broke a balloon he would find me to let me know' and I would have to come see!!! For a little boy whose shoulders would be slumped down with a "1 can’t do this” to a smiling, puffed up chest "I'm pretty good at this” was worth the world to me. Billy’s counselors told me later that they had been having behavior problems with him and were so happy he was having success at archery. At the end of class, as I was retrieving arrows, I gave Billy a thumbs up sign and he walked towards me. He gave me a big hug like only an 8 year old boy can and he left saying “1 was really good”, his shoulders pumped and walking with such confidence. To his counselors "When are we coming back?" He made my whole day!!! We also provided equipment and training to their volunteers at AZDA Dietes Camp, Camp Courage - Bum and Trauma Camp with the Fire Department. Camp Hakuna Matata - Aids Family Camp. Camp Rainbow - Cancer, and Camp Honor - Hemophilia and Aids. As Archers Who Care has not been able to recruit enough volunteers to be at all the camps, we were able to provide our equipment and the training for two or three dedicated persons to be in charge for the archery program the entire week at their camp. We feel very fortunate that the camps were successful and that the volunteers did an excellent job with the kids. At Camp Honor. Chris Wheeler was our THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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Lynetre and the archery program made a big difference in Jose's life - the smile says it all.
My arm doesn't do much else but it does remember archcry.) My index and third finger would hold on for dear life while my ring finger kept slipping off. I hadn't really thought about it too much but I decided to try something. 1 pulled back a 12 pound 272
bow with just my ring finger and my finger pulled off the string. It had been fifteen years since 1 had shot an arrow and it actually hit the target. So what, I was only five yards away!! I Couldn’t believe it. I tried again. After 10 arrows, my finger was starting to sting. Wow - Amazing, about an hour later I tried again to see if it was a fluke. It wasn’t!!! Although it wasn’t a pretty sight and not exactly Olympic form, I had shot an arrow - something I really didn’t think 1 would ever do again. Now, back to the Jose part of this story. I showed Al what I had learned to do and asked him if he thought Jose would try. Jose’s right fingers are in a hooked position because of the stroke. We asked Jose and had to do some convincing but he did try. He hooked his index finger and we helped his elbow and he shot an arrow all by himself. Boy was he surprised!!! We were so pleased and Jose shot for a good fifteen minutes. He was very happy and when our next class came, Jose stayed for that class. George stayed with him to assist but Jose was actually holding the bow, pulling back the string and releasing. From where we started to the end result, I can’t
begin to explain to you how full my heart feels. I don’t know that 1 want to shoot much more, but just figuring out a way how to makes all the difference to me personally. Since my disability, I have learned that asking for help is not bad but I still would rather do it myself - even though it can be very frustrating!! I think Jose will keep shooting and eventually won’t need our help at all. The most important thing is that now he can do it himself!! We must thank the people who volunteered at camp and special thanks to Mark Nunzio, Patrick Mathers and Al Sizemore for helping with the equipment and training volunteers. The kids thank you!!! These are just a couple of personal success stories of mine from the camps. Every time we leave camp, we know that archery has made a difference in these kids lives and something that all the kids, no matter what they are suffering from, can do. If they think they can’t, we try our hardest to figure out a way they can. Please, if you arc looking for something to do. want to have fun, and have an interest in making some children’s lives a little richer. not to mention your own, give us a try. the U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
International Field Archery Association News By Ken Rogers IFA A President Ken Rogers
An E-Mail from Amo Kaczmarek. Vice President of the DFBV (IFAA’s German affiliate), was the first alert I had received that would indicate our World Bowhunter Championships would be anything but normal. Arno’s message was asking i f we might be able to shoot also on Friday. Friday was to be the awards and closing ceremonies day and no shooting was scheduled for that day. The problem, as stated by Arno, was a larger than expected number of archers pre registering. That being a IFAA President Ken Rogers problem anyone would be declares the Games open. anxious to have (or solve), I quickly approved the request. Under the new plan, each group would shoot four of the days and layoff one of the days. The next alert held a tinge of panic as the numbers had soared further - into the high eight hundreds. With four ranges having been already established within a restricted area, there was no possibility of further ranges being built. We would have to allow more archers per target than what was listed in the rule book. The following alert indicated there were nearly 1,200 pre-registered and the DFBV had no choice but to cut off the registration nearly two months prior to the event’s starting day. It was al this point the tinge of panic was replaced by nightmarish visions for me. I believe Vice President. Chuck Crowell, was experiencing similar feelings of dread. Try as we may, no solution wc might envision would solve the problem. We would have to shoot the five groups and expect 9 or 10 archers per target. At Frankfurt. Gcnnany I was met by Ken Scott. Ken is the President of Archery Assn. Europe (AAE). Ken had previously offered to transport me to the village of Biersdorf where the WBHC would be held. I had quickly taken him up on his offer (before he could change his mind) and here he was, as promised. I Ic quickly whisked me offto his apartment where his lovely wife Karin also greeted me. Karin had a fine breakfast waiting and the kind offer of a much needed shave and shower. These two items being accomplished in proper order, Karin, who is the AAE Secretary, gave me a quick rundown on the operation ofAAE. I must say I was most impressed with the operation and. with the extra "little" things they provide their members as a routine part oftheir membership. Following the rest and the repast, both ofwhich I was grateful. Ken and I were off to Biersdorf. The trip was through beautiful countryside SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1999
IFAA World Bowhunting Championship-1999 and over autobahns. The autobahns, die equivalent of our freeways, were not nearly the bumper to bumper I OOMPH racetrack we have been led to believe. It was. in fact, an enjoyable journey. Arriving in Biersdorf, I met up with Vice President of the IFAA. Chuck Crowell. Chuck and wife Mary, had been in Germany a week or so already for the European Field Archery Championships (EFAC-99) at Whyl. Gcnnany. They had arrived in Biersdorf earlier that day. Among the Vice President’s jobs is the inspection of ranges and the complete responsibility of the IFAA tournaments. Horst Kunkier, DFBV President, and Eberhard Kaljumac of the host club-Eifcl Bowhunters, were also present. We made arrangements to begin inspecting the ranges the next morning and then headed off to check out the hotel and find something to eat. Ken Scott made the decision to return home before it became too late in the evening to do so. Our quarters were the Hotel Theis Mulle (pronounced. Ties Muller) and was a pleasant combination of hotel, restaurant and bakery. Our hostess met us and assigned us to our Zimmers (rooms) and pointed the way to the restaurant. After freshening up a bit. I joined Chuck and Mary for the first of our daily interpretations of the menu. Looking back now. I think it may have been less traumatic to just order by pointing, for even though it sounded like something we knew- it rarely came in the form wc expected. though it was always good. It should be noted. Mary interpreted a grilled chicken dinner, which we eagerly awaited, and it was positively a grilled chicken. Thereafter, we referred to it as our "American meal”. 7:30 the following morning found us headed to the "easiest” Yellow range. Speaking for myself, the word “easiest” suffered in the translation. We always seemed to be walking straight up or straight down. Our leader was Eberhard Kaljumac who we had met the evening before. His crew was placing the last stakes on the range. Eberhard selected each target position and each shooting position. While placing them only by feel and sight. they never exceeded the allowable distances and Chuck ranged every one. Eberhard is a man of many talents (among them the making of high quality knives). He seemed to enjoy the mountains and spent almost his full time there. When the archers came off the ranges - his crew walked all the ranges making repairs and replacing targets. He later became known as "the ghost of the mountain"always there, seldom seen. Having sampled the "easy range", I left the range inspections to Chuck who testified that it had been the easiest. The nightmares that had followed me to Europe, became more intense. How could nearly 1200 archers, shooting one arrow at a time, possibly complete a course? They continued to follow me through the following days of registration check-in and bow inspections. Sunday the opening ceremonies began. President of DFBV, Horst Kunkier, welcomed the archers to Gcnnany, as did many other dignitaries including the Burgcnncisterof Biersdorf. Arnold Brand. The games were declared open and one more day remained before the events began. In the evening the Count and Countess 273
The Countess and Count address the archers
of 1 iaam welcomed us to their Castle where the DFBV hosted a welcoming dinner. The 14“ Century Castle we learned, had been in the same family since its beginning. During the war (WWII) it had been taken over by the SS and used as a headquarters until the American Forces came into the region and liberated it. As the SS left, thej set the Castle afire and the internal framework and contents, including many valuable paintings, were destroyed. After the war it was rebuilt and has been in use through the present time, although portions of the building are not being used. The Count and Countess are in full residence as well as his parents. A restoration is planned in order for the Castle to remain a part of the history of the region. Monday morning, the first day of shooting had arrived. The
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DFBV had chosen the mandatory two paper target rounds using the approved German “Freitag" targets. In addition, a I-arrow 3-D and the 2-arrow 3-D were presented. The 3-arrow paper targets would take the most time to shoot we knew. Morning briefing went well with all instructions being repeated in the official English language and German. French and Italian as well. So far - so good. The buses carrying the archers to their ranges, arrived and departed with efficiency. And then, it was quiet! Later in the day. Chuck and 1 made trips to the ranges to monitor the progress. Everything seemed to be normal and moving along fairly well. I asked several groups how things were going - full well expecting to be shot on the spot. Not so- the rounds are well placed; the ranges arc beautiful; a little slow but “what can we do about that?’’ were the responses. I asked if the ranges were “too easy Most looked at me as if I were in some way. deranged. The replies were “No. they are not!! The archers began drifting in from the ranges at approx 3:30PM and continued on until 9:30 PM or so. There was never a complaint regarding the ranges. On our initial inspection of the "easy" Yellow range. Chuck placed a canteen that he had been carrying. on the ground at his feet while he took a picture. His foot having nudged it slightly, it began sliding downhill and he started to go after it. The canteen flipped on edge and started rolling. At each bounce it would gain momentum and bounce higher. Al last sight. it was over 6 feet in the air, or more, and taking greater leaps as it went. The slope was greater than 45 degrees ending in the River Priim at the bottom, some 100 yards away. Although Chuck attempted to find it. we never saw it again. The nightmare began to fade away. The following days were repeats of the first and everything went along with smoothness
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that surprised inc. While checking the ranges with some regularity, we did manage to take several short sightseeing excursions. The day we entered an American Air Force base using my ID card stands out as possibly the best. Using the base laundry to produce some clean clothing was refreshing to say the least. The American potato chips, candy bars and. sodas were well received by us as well. Converting some of our remaining U.S. dollars to German DM's produced our most favorable exchange of currency. But. poor Chuck, who had previously been chewed out for smelling a peach in the market place and again, for getting hit by a German truck which was in the middle of the road leaving him no place to get out of the way, found the German attendant at the base gas station to olTcr no respite. We were not supposed to put gas in a rental car. At least, that seemed to break the chain of abuse and he received no more tongue lashings. We had managed to fill the tank with 37 cents per litre gasoline which was worth the harassment received. The final day, Friday, originally to be the closing ceremony and awards, would now also be a shooting day. As expected, the archers would move more slowly this day while searching for the few points that would put them on top. In addition, the score handlers would be later in entering and compiling the final scores. The banquet, scheduled for 8PM. would slip to slightly after 9 PM. As one might imagine, the task of feeding nearly 1200 archers would not be an easy one. The Count and Countess arrived shortly, as honored guests, and made a most welcome and surprising announcement. They would petition the authorities to allow the "easy" Yellow range. which surrounded the Castle, to be made a permanent range. (I understood this to meanunder the control or management of the Ei fel
Bowhunters) I later asked Eberhard if they would use it. He explained that it was most welcome to them as land on which to stage tournaments is scarce and must be begged. To me, it was simply further evidence of the graciousness of the Count and Countess of Haam who had been totally generous and gracious during the entire event, including the period when the use of their land had been granted to stage WBHC-99. After speeches by dignitaries and the awarding of a number of raffle prizes, the award ceremony began. Those who had managed to top the score listings, made their way to the podium and received their Gold. Silver or. Bronze medals in the World tournament and in the European tournament which was run simultaneously. At 2:30AM Saturday morning, the last awards were issued and the games were at an end. As 1 sit here in a Frankfurt Hotel writing this column. I do so with many memories ofthc tournament which is now past. They run from the efficiency with which the event was managed, to President Horst Kunklcr being everywhere at all times and on the ranges every day (all day) . They include Vice President Arno Kaczmarek who managed the administration of the tournament and who (as most Vice Presidents do) got all the jobs put on his back and - did them. They include Eberhard Kaljumac, the “ghost of the mountain" (and his crew) who were absolutely dedicated to their jobs. I was totally impressed by the dedication ofall the DFB V administrators and the Eifel Bowhunters whose names 1 cannot possibly list here. Without a doubt, the championships were a success. We now look forward, with the rest of the world, to the next WBHC in the year 2001 to be held in the USA and to be hosted by the NFAA-USA.
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IFAA World Bowhunting Championships Longbow. X’etcrans Male Country Total Name ace GER 1492 Malota. Willi 1 GER 1342 Franz. Ludwig FR/X 1328 Corvucci. Alessandro 3 GER 1234 Romberg. Hors! 4 FRA Ventura. Fabio 1132 5 Lonebow. Veterans Female FRA 1036 Boullu. Monique 1 •> FR/X Muller. Adrienne 938 SXVI 890 Papais. Susi 3 FRA 804 Froner. Dora 3 Longb ow, Adults Aten AAE 1692 Gotthardt. Uwe I 2 1670 Vordercggcr. Dictmar AUS GER 1668 Godosar. Thomas 3 FRA 1640 De Berti. Silvano 4 5 GER 1612 Liese, Joachim GER 1596 Gehrke. Manfred 6 GER 1 592 Bodnik. Henry 7 GER 1584 Bugel. Elmar 8 GER 9 1572 Lau. Dieter FRA 1562 Monlcsel. Edo 10 FRA I 1 1562 Orlandi. Mario FRA 1556 Corvino. Serge 12 SWI 1524 Ziillig. Urs 13 GER Lchnhof. Gangolf 14 GER 1490 Muller. Lutz 15 FRA 1484 Baruffa. Robert 16 SWI 1482 Croset. Richard 17 FRA 18 1472 Charlcmain. Yves 1464 Jahrmarker. Andreas GER 19 FRA 1460 Area. Enzo 20 SWI 1448 Romano. Ircano 21 TT GER 1438 Bundai, Ludwig FRA 1432 Mometti. Enrico 23 SWI 24 1432 Zullig. Rolf SWI Bilgcri. Philipp 1428 25 Longbow, .Adults Women AUS 1334 Vordercggcr, Karin 1 1274 Eichclsdorfer, Susanne GER FR.A 3 1242 Barbaro. Giulia GER 4 1 182 Filipski. Birgit Metz. Annette GER 1 154 5 SXVI 1134 Fomi. Claudia 6 FRA 7 1 132 Raisin. Laetitia FRA 1090 Storai. Paola 8 SWI 1030 Ncitlisbach. Regula 9 1028 Weber. Rosi GER 10
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976 Richardt, Inge GER 1 1 1 RX 936 Laurent. Lilianc 12 SWI 922 Neuweiler. Monika 13 886 Florczack. Brigitte FRA 14 ENG 884 Knight. Beth 15 GER 872 Weber. Margarete 16 866 Hdrnig. Angelika GER 17 852 Lauschke. Gisela GER 18 SWI 19 850 Mariom. Astrid GER 846 Reputin, Ines 20 844 Gotthardt.Sigrid GER 21 GER 840 Ney. Cornelia 22 FRA 792 Capra. Carmen 23 SWI 24 730 Hugi, Zita 728 Schmitt, Helga GER 25 Longbow, Juniors Boys FRA 1622 Gatti. Alessandro 1 2 1514 Raponsoli, Stefano FRA SWI 1177 Spinedi. Daniele 3 FRA 4 994 Bandini. Valerio 784 Kochanowski. Andy GER 5 Longbow, Juniors Girls 1238 Pcrrucchi.lsabclla FRA 1 2 614 Trotla. Estclla FRA 528 Red, Pia GER 3 Freestyle Unlimited, X'etcrans Men SWI 2082 Arx von. Edouard 1 2 SWI 2036 Schill. Ewald 2034 Okupniak,Rudolf GER 3 Freestyle Unlimited, X'etcrans XVomen 1612 Marciniak, Luise GER 1 2 1020 Jourdan. Henrique POR Freeslvle Unlimited, /Xdults M en 2210 Sormani. Paolo FRA 1 2 2206 Leeuwen. Benito van GER 2196 Kulus, Frank 3 GER 4 2196 Dittmer. Alexander GER 2196 Strobel. V'alentin 5 GER Freestyle Unlimited, Adults XVomen 1 2058 Gutierrez. Doris FRA 2024 Prinsloo. Luisa RSA 3 2004 Hargest. Mary ENG 4 1994 Holderncss. Lucy ENG 5 1980 Wegner. Monika GER Freestyle Unlimited, Juniors Bovs 1 2176 Cillicrs. Cobus RSA 2 2164 Prinsloo. Paul RSA 3 2072 Klmgebeil. Nils GER 4 1956 Kiss, Milan GER
GER 1936 Schmidt. Rene 5 Freestyle Unlimited. Juniors Girls GER 1316 Hoppe, Kerstin 1 2 GER 1142 Gartner. Maren Freestyle Recurve, X’etcrans Men GER 906 Bbhlke. Gunter 1 Freestyle Recurve. Adults Men POR 1956 Resende, Carlos 1 2 POR 1930 Cruz. Bruno GER 1928 Schamweber, Helmut 3 POR 1910 Ferreira, Victor 4 GER 1898 Double. Eckhardt 5 Freestyle Recurve, Adults XX’omen ENG 1758 Cox. Penny 1 2 GER 1654 ReuBner, Christel POR 1608 Pais, Cristina 3 GER 4 1552 Neumann, Renate GER 1548 Abraham. Susann 5 Freestyle Recurve, Juniors Boys POR 1 800 Sousa. Hugo 1 GER 1672 Verbruggen, Edwin 2 1024 Lubkemann. Henning GER 3 594 Stemmier, Christopher GER 4 Freestyle Recurve, Juniors Girls GER 1596 Fox, Sandra 1 Freestyle Recurve, Cubs Boys GER 1594 Fabelje, Hendrik 1 Freestyle Recurve, Cubs Girls GER 1484 Fabelje, Frauke I Freestyle Ltd. Compound. Adults Men FRA 2100 Corazzesi. Rossano 1 ") SWI 2082 Erb. Armin FRA 2046 Calamai, Claudio 3 USA 4 2028 Pry. Russel FRA 2028 Gallo. Raffaelc 5 Frcestvlc Ltd. Compound. Adult s XX'omei SXVI 1496 Marinucci, Isabella 1 2 GER 1450 Caro. \nja GER 1094 Ralfs, Sabine 3 Frcestvlc Ltd. Compound, Juniors Boys GER 1768 Lange. Soren 1 Freestyle Ltd. Compound. Junio rs Girls GER 1 742 Pohl. Carolin Frcestvlc Ltd. Compound. Cubs Bovs RSA 1 2130 Prinsloo, Henry 2 GER 1984 Pctermann. Timo 3 1948 Schutze. Mike Kevin GER GER 4 1850 Vohs, Alexander 1628 v.d.Kcrkhof. Melvin GER 5
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GER 6 1540 Althaus, Sven 1384 Simoni. Damiano FRA 7 Barcbow Recurve, Veterans Men SWI 1 1778 Pambianchi, Franco FRA 338 Potin. Roger 2 Barcbow Recurve, Adults Men 1810 Trabert, Ulf GER 1 2 1768 Partridge. Steve ENG GER 1692 Loroff, Ulrich 3 GER 4 1612 Duppich, Harald 1590 Wcidlcr, Ramer GER 5 Barcbow- Recurve, Adults Women GER 1516 Trabert. Heike 1 1420 Remartz, Andrea GER 2 GER 1202 Reith. Beale 3 SWI 4 1036 Schill. Manc-Lisc Barebow Recurve, Juniors Boys GER 974 Glockncr. Fabian 1 GER Weber. Sven 360 2 Barcbow Recurve. Juniors Girls GER 1062 Penth, Jessica 1 Barcbow Recurve, Cubs Boys FRA 1654 Mcrlo, Davidc 1 SWI 1348 Zanclli. Mattia 2 GER 1312 Bastek, Marcel 3 GER 4 1288 Lauer. Mattias GER 1252 Urban. Marius Wolf 5 Barcbow Recurve, Cubs Girls GER 1446 Schafer. Lisa 1 FRA 1420 Gatti. Laura 2 FRA Della Stua, Eliana 1240 3 GER 4 1008 GroB, Gwendolyn GER 944 Rcil. Mira 5 Barcbow Compound, Veterans Men FRA 1806 Martinez. Robert 1 ENG 1368 Kerr, Ian 2 Barcbow Compound, Adults Men GER 1980 Vohs. Harry 1 2 1956 Pctcrmann. Thomas GER GER 1930 Schwebel. Achim 3 FRA 4 1900 Zambclti. Fabrizio FRA 5 1890 Gonticr. Pierre Barebow Compound, Adults Women GER 1868 Schwebel. Petra 1 ENG 1838 Narcy, Mary 2 FRA 1736 Martinez. Anne 3 GER 4 1714 Reuter, Conny 5 1696 Gonticr, Marie-Jeanne FRA Barcbow Compound, Juniors Boys GER 1 1856 Busch, Carsten GER 2 1342 Heinz, Christian FRA 3 998 Jasscy, Vincent Barcbow Compound, Juniors Girls I 978 Auriol, Dclphinc FRA Barcbow Compound, Cubs Boys FRA 2084 Pauner, Joan I GER 1964 Vohs. Joachim 2 GER 3 1870 Druglat. Oliver GER 4 1868 Jung, Frank 5 1858 Millcrick. Nathaniel AUS Barcbow Compound, Cubs Girls GER 1 17)8 Kruschka. Sabrina 2 1500 Miltcrick. Hayley cn Recurve. Veterans M Bow hunter FRA I 1450 Pivclta. Fernando FRA 2 1394 Cardincs, Giovanni AUS 1394 Blomstedt. John 3 GER 4 1388 Zirks, Karl 5 1324 Fortmann. Raimund GER Recurve, Veterans Women Bow-hunter 1 1310 Odbcrg-Blomstcdt. Monica Bow hunter Recurve, Adults Men 1 1908 Poisson. Christophe FRA FRA 2 1836 Bucci. Paolo GER 3 1836 Hoffmann, Franz GER 4 1820 Buttner. Thorsten SWI 5 1800 Popa, Stefan POR 6 1798 Reis, Antonio AUS 7 1792 Hutchinson, Ken
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ENG 1784 Wynes. Matthew 8 GER 9 1758 Schichtcl. Klaus ENG 1738 Pleasants. Chris 10 Bowhunter 1Recurve. Adults Women 1 1576 Rossignoli. Francesca FRA ENG 1370 Walker, Sue FRA 1354 Demange. Betty 3 GER 4 1348 Werling. Antje POR 1302 Reis. Alice 5 GER 1296 Koini, Ulrike 6 FRA 1254 Gaetani. Aloha 7 GER 8 1240 Thiex, Andrea GER 1238 GroB, Sabine 9 1234 Hall. Christine 10 Bowhuntcr Recurve, Juniors Boys GER 1240 Wenskc, Tobias I FR/X 1194 La Ferrara, Michele 2 FRA 1 192 Tibumi. Nicolo 3 GER 4 1 142 Assel, Claude FRA 1 140 Roda, Tommaso 5 Bow hunter Recurve, Juniors Girls POR 1366 Nogueira, Ana 1 Knight, Betsy ENG 2 918 FRA 654 Lasserre, Karen 3 GER 4 566 Bauer, Katinka FR/X Migliorclli, Roberta 446 5 Bow hunter Compound. Veterans Men FRA 1806 Suter, Claude 1 GER 1774 Harmutter, Adolf 2 GER 1634 Ussncr. Heinz 3 FRA 4 1420 Hurtel. Jean-Claude ENG 1 132 Murray. Mike 5 Bow hunter Compound. Veteran s Wo mi FRA 1 108 Cordelia, Claudette 1 FRA Lemenn. Micheline 978 2 Bow hunter Compound. Adults Men 2106 Gcisclhart, Christian GER 1 AAE 2 2104 Gotthardt. Andreas FRA 2054 Mariam. Alessandro 3 FRA 2054 Vaia, Franco 4 FRA 2046 Gaetani. Daniele 5 Bowhuntcr Compound, Adults Women 1822 Joubert, Marie-Pierre FRA 1 FRA 1784 Terrier, Maud 2 AAE 1664 Schubert, Nina 3 FRA 4 1622 Masani, Cecilia FRA 1596 da Ros. Ghislaine 5 Bowhuntcr Compound. Juniors Bovs 1912 Lohmann. Christian GER 1 ENG 1886 Pearson, Martin 2 GER 1740 Malota, Andreas 3 FRA 4 1710 Gandolfi, Nicolo GER 1606 Hauschildt, Daniel 5 Bowhunter Compound, Juniors Girls ENG 1156 Francis. Katie 1 Bow hunter Unlimited. Veterans Men GER 2046 Wagner, Hans 1 FRA 2 1976 Curt, Pierre SWI 1766 Rigoni, Siro 3 GER 1594 Fandnch. Fritz 4 GER 1536 Wagner. Erwin 5 Bow hunter Unlimited, Adults Men FRA 2216 Del Valle. Davide 1 2 FRA 2204 Radice, Roberto FRA 2184 Matteucci, Antonio 3 FRA 4 2182 Mariotti, Mauro GER 2176 GroB. Markus 5 RSA 2166 Dreyer. Walter 6 GER 2166 Hack. Rolf 7 FRA Soletti, Trieste 2158 8 FRA 2154 Bazzani. Davide 9 2154 Cilliers, Jack 10 Bowhunter Unlimited, .Adults Women 2100 Pitarl-Llorca, Annie FRA 1 7 RSA 2058 Grey. Sanet 1926 Harvey-Torkington. Judi NZ 3 FRA 1902 Pagni. Sonia 4 GER 1898 Jansohn, Sonja 5
Bowhunter Unlimited, Juniors Boys GER 1970 Zender. Andreas 1 FRA 1820 Simoni. Emanuele 2 GER Kunth. Martin 1798 3 SWI 4 1598 Rigoni. Samuel Bowhunter Unlimited, Juniors Girls GER 1264 Heintz. Karolin 1 Bow hunter Limited, Veterans Men GER 1736 Schramm. Klaus 1 Bowhuntcr Limited, Veterans Women GER 1 144 Schramm. Frauke 1 Bow hunter Limited, Adults Men FRA 2110 Tibumi, Mauro 1 ENG 2094 Hayward. Trevor 2 FRA 2058 Sartor, Gianfranco 3 SWI 4 2040 Bobst. Markus FRA Perina, Gianpaolo 5 2020 6 2016 Della Stua. Valentino FRA FRA 7 1972 Rampichini, Luca 1972 Cane, Stuart ENG 8 SWI 9 1962 Sauder, Thomas POR 1950 Freitas, Carlos 10 Bow hunter Limited, Adults Women ENG 1950 Boyce, Terri 1 GER 2 1888 Griesscr, Elke ENG 1844 Shadwell, Emma 3 GER 4 1684 Fischer. Bruni 1594 Dnischkc. Susanne GER 5 Bowhunter Limited, Juniors Boys SWI Sacher. Maximillian 1 1650 944 GER Biertz, Michel 2 GER 810 Zawieja. Christoph 3
European Bowhunting Championship in conjunction with the World Bowhunting Championship Longbow, Veterans Male Country Total Name GER I 1492 Malota. Willi GER 1342 Franz, Ludwig 2 FRA 1328 Corvucci. Alessandro 3 FRA 4 1132 Ventura, Fabio SWI TrOssel, XX illy 1070 5 Longbow, Veterans Female FRA 1036 Boullu, Monique I FRA Muller. Adrienne 2 938 FRA 804 Froner, Dora 3 SWI Nicola. Nicola 4 766 Longbow, Adults Men AAE 1692 Gotthardt. Uwe 1 1670 Vorderegger, Dietmar AUS 2 GER 1668 Godosar. Thomas 3 FRA 4 1640 De Bern, Silvano GER 1612 Liese. Joachim 5 GER 6 1596 Gehrke. Manfred GER 1592 Bodnik. Henry 7 1584 Bugel, Elmar GER 8 GER 1572 Lau. Dieter 9 FRA 10 1562 Montesel, Edo FRA 1562 Orlandi. Mario 1 I FRA Corvino, Serge 1556 12 SWI 1524 Zullig. Urs 13 GER 14 1496 Lehnhof, Gangolf GER 1490 Muller. Lutz 15 FRA 1484 Baruffa, Robert 16 SWI 17 1482 Croset, Richard FR/X 18 1472 Charlemain, Yves 19 1464 Jahrm&rker. Andreas GER FRA 1460 Area, Enzo 20 SWI 1448 Romano, Ircano 21 GER 22 1438 Bundai, Ludwig
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GER 1672 Verbruggen. Edwin 1024 Lubkemann. Henning GER 3 Stemmier, Christopher GER 4 594 Frccstvlc Recurve. Juniors Girls 1596 Fox. Sandra GER 1 Frccstvlc Recurve. Cubs Boys 1594 Fabclje. Hendrik GER 1 Frccstvlc Recurve. Cubs Girls GER 1484 Fabclje. Frauke 1 Frccstvlc Ltd. Compound. Adults Men FRA 2100 Corazzesi. Rossano 1 7 SWI 2082 Erb. Armin FRzX 2046 Calamai. Claudio 3 FRA 4 2028 Gallo. Raffaclc SWI 2026 Stadehnann. Daniel 5 Frccstvlc Ltd. Compound, Adults Women SWI 1496 Marinucci, Isabella 1 2 GER 1450 Caro. Anja 1094 Ralfs, Sabine GER 3 Freestyle Ltd. Compound. Juniors Boys 1768 Lange. Soren GER 1 Freestyle Ltd. Compound, Juniors Girls GER Pohl, Carolin 1 742 Freestyle Ltd. Compound. Cubs Boys 1984 Pctermann, Timo GER 1 2 1948 Schulze. Mike Kevin GER 1850 Vohs, Alexander GER 3 4 1628 v.d.Kerkhof. Melvin GER 1384 Simoni. Damiano FRA 5 Barcbow Recurve, Veterans Men 1778 Pambianchi. Franco SWI 1 2 Potin, Roger FRA 338 Barcbow Recurve. Adults Men 1810 Trabert. Ulf 1 GER 1768 Partridge. Steve 2 ENG 1692 Loroff, Ulrich 3 GER 4 16)2 Duppich, Harald GER 1560 Guden, Marcel 5 GER Barcbow Recurve. Adults Women 1516 Trabert. Heike 1 GER 2 1420 Rcinartz, Andrea GER 1202 Reith, Beale 3 GER 4 1036 Schill, Marie-Lise SWI Barebow Recurve. Juniors Boys 974 Glockner. Fabian 1 GER 2 360 Weber. Sven GER Barcbow Recurve, Juniors Girls 1 1062 Penth. Jessica GER Barcbow Recurve, Cubs Boys 1654 Mcrlo, Davidc 1 FRA 2 1348 Zanelli. Mattia SWI 3 1312 Bastek, Marcel GER 4 1252 Urban. Marius Wolf GER 1238 Bundai, Kay 5 GER Barcbow Recurve, Cubs Girls I 1446 Schafer. Lisa GER 2 1420 Gatti. Laura FRA 1240 3 Della Stua. Eliana FRA 4 1008 GroB, Gwendolyn GER 944 5 Reil. Mira GER Barcbow Compound, Veterans Men 1 1806 Martinez, Robert FRA 2 1368 Kerr, Ian ENG Barcbow Compound, Adults Men 1980 Vohs. Harry 1 GER 2 1956 Pctermann, Thomas GER 3 1930 Schwebel. Achim GER 4 1900 Zambetti, Fabrizio FRA 1890 Gonticr. Pierre 5 FRA Bsircbow Compound, Adults Women 1868 Schwebel, Petra 1 GER 2 1838 Narcy. Mary ENG 1736 Martinez, Anne 3 FRA 4 1714 Reuter, Conny GER 5 1696 Gonticr. Marie-Jeanne FRA Barcbow Compound, Juniors Boys 1 1856 Busch, Carsten GER
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1999 Indoor IFAA Mail Match Name Country M LB Sorcn Wikingsson SWE Lennart Larsson SWE Hans Blom SWE M LB A Ingvar Hedstrom SWE Leif Holmlund SWE Thomas Rosen SWE L LB Karin Vordcregger A R MBH John Phatouros AUS Alan Bender AUS John Kenny N I. R MBII/V John Blomstcdt AUS Jim Boyle N.I. R LBH Sidbhan Breslin N I R LBII/V Monica Oberg AUS R MJBH Micheal Swigiclski AUS C MBH Thomas Sticht AUS Ed Hayes AUS Luke Ebcrbach AUS C MBH/V Hans Brandt SWE Ron Bell N I Dave Crone AUS C LBH Sharon-Ann Thomas AUS Patrice Cartwright AUS Coralie Volgvcsi AUS C MJBH Bryan Young AUS Shane Kent AUS Craig Turner AUS C LJBH Magali Gavilan ARG R MBB John Hans AUS Per-Oivind Nordbye SWE Ulf Trabert GER ' R MBB/V Stig Bergstrom SWE d'Arcy Clayton NZ Ron Bell N I. R LBB Heike Trabert GER Dorclle Fox NZ Wendy Innes AUS R MJBB Andrew Kemn N.I. Johan Hedstrom SWE R LJBB Ainc Kernn N I. R Cub BB/B Christian Leimann GER Lachlan Innes AUS Ludvig Ljung SWE R Cub BB/G Stephanie Campbell N.I. Kayleigh MeGready N.I. Claire Kerrin N.I. C MBB Rick Wenck AUS Jan Mantyla SWE Jan-Olof Gustavsson SWE C MBB/V Graham Fraser NZ Thomas Rosen SWE Arch Smallwood AUS C LBB Estelle Lcadbitter AUS Jeninc Guyan NZ Christine Summer AUS C LBB/V Marie Calaway USA C LJBB Jodie Volgycsi AUS
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C Cub BB/B 441 Mattew Leyland AUS 439 Sam Hacking AUS 424 Jamie Turner AUS C Cub BB/G 341 Claire Turner /XUS 537 Liana Kent AUS 256 388 R MFS 241 863 Jon Nott ENG 859 Leif Andersson SWE 615 Rafael Lisa SPA 850 R MFS A 737 Juhani Sarhanaa FIN 839 703 R LFS 689 Valerie Smith N.I. 847 Marie Wadey N.I. 762 617 Carolina Caorbi SPA 759 R LFS/V 613 Greta Moller SPA 596 220 Luisa Palmer SPA 495 R MJFS 510 Brad Chopc USA 829 Emanuel Sgrp ARG 705 441 Brodie O’Brien AUS 631 R LJFS 843 Caitlin McElhaney USA 715 832 Bridgittc MacDonald AUS 354 826 R Cub FS/B Ben McElhaney USA 667 749 R Cub FS/G 628 Gemma O’Brien AUS 133 605 C MFS Allan O’Brien AUS 788 793 Cohn O’Rourc AUS 748 766 Robert Hcnshall AUS 739 C MFS/V 722 Ron Raymond USA 872 C LFS 693 627 Debbie Henshall AUS 862 510 Penny Hayes AUS 746 C MJFS ' 694 Ossi Rautavaara FIN 849 568 Wesley Rose AUS 870 180/7IX C Cub FS/B 870 180/34X Marcus Wennerstrom SWE 801 787 800 Markus Guldbrandsson SWE John Hand AUS 713 M BL 823 Stephen Lcadbitter AUS 861 803 836 632 Phillip Day AUS James Innes AUS 831 M BLA’ 801 806 659 Egron Eliasson SWE 454 Harry Svensson SWE 767 L BL 502 Claudia Torres ARG 701 679 Gail Broderick AUS 293 L BU Christine Parker AUS 853 295 760 Hayley Ebcrbach AUS 700 MJ BU 580 Drew Smith AUS 832 817 477 Sean Mooney AUS 737 Simon Fuhrmicster AUS M BU 545 Ben Tidball AUS 894 431 249 Peter Engkvist SWE 893 Scott Wardel AUS 892 M FU 846 827 Jukka Kankaanpaa FIN 900 180/169X Sorcn Heijel SWE 900 180/1 SOX 810 Mats Hallbcrg SWE 899 I8O155X M FUA' 776 774 Bent Byberg SWE 896 619 Carl-Erik Jansson SWE 891 Per-O Palm SWE 883 819 LFU 642 Debbie Lane USA 900 629 Kaye Sticht AUS 857 Cynthia Rogers AUS 835 794 MJ FU Mikael Heijel SWE 899 369 Jonas Zamanian SWE 850 Andreas Vordcregger A 81 1 754 744 685
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From Watkins Glen, New York NFAA 54th Annual Outdoor Nationals
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54th Annual NFAA Outdoor Nationals
Championship Howl Winners
Five wonderful days were spent by NFAA archers on the rolling green slopes of Sugar Mountain just outside of Watkins Glen. New York. Only five of the available twelve courses were used. They were the ones closest to the registration area and went by the names Presidential. West Virginia. New Jersey. Pennsylvania and New York. Registration began on Saturday. July 24th and the Pro-Am was held on Sunday. See details by Pro Chairman MJ. Rogers on page 286 of this issue. Monday at 9 a.m. the National Championship was underway. There was exceptional shooting by Erika Anschutz (NE) in the girls cub division. The following is a report sent to us by her folks. Jurita and Steve Anschutz.
10-Year Old Grand Island Youth Wins Her Eighth National Archery Competition Title While Rewriting the Record Books Ten-year-old Erika Anschutz of Grand Island won her eighth national title at the National Field Archcry Association's (NFAA) National Outdoor Championship tournament held near Watkins Glen, New York, during July 26-30. Erika competed in the Cub Female Freestyle division for girls aged 11 and under. It was a grueling. 5-day tournament 286
laid out on five different 28-targct courses of varying distances over rough, wooded terrain in the “Finger Lakes" region of western New York. During the course of winning the tournament, her scores set four national records and tied a fifth record. This brings the total number of national archery competition records that she holds to nine. On the first day of the tournament. Erika shot a score of557 out of a possible 560 points on the Field Round to set a new I-day record for that round. The second day of the Field Round was held on day three of the tournament, during which time she repeated her 557 score and broke another record by completing the 2-day Field Round with a combined score of 1,114 out of 1,120 total points possible. The Hunter Rounds were shot on the second and fourth days of the tournament. Her combined 2-day Hunter Round scores of 553 and 559 (out of560 points possible each day) resulted in her third record-breaking performance of the tournament. On the last day, she shot a perfect Animal Round score that tied the national record of 560 points and contnbutcd to her 5-day tournament Aggregate score record of2,786 out of2,800 points. To put this in perspective, during the 5-day tournament Erika shot 476 arrows at 140 different targets from distances of up to 30 yards and missed the bull’s eye only I4 times. Her records represent the highest achievement of any Cub Female Freestyle archer in the 54-ycar history of the NFAA's National Outdoor Championship tournament. During March of this year, Erika established four other national archcry competition records while winning her fifth and sixth titles at the National Archery Association’s and NFAA’s Indoor National THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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Championships held in Naperville. Illinois and Tulsa, Oklahoma, respectively. Her seventh national archcry competition title was won in May at the NFAA’s National 3-D Championship tournament held in Blue Springs. Missouri. Erika, who is the daughter of Steve and Junta Anschutz, has been shooting and competing in archery tournaments for nearly 4 years. She will be a fifth grade student at Seedling Mile Elementary School this coming school year. In addition to archcry, Erika enjoys reading and participating in other sports including gymnastics. basketball, soccer and volleyball.
Five days of shooting a minimum 476 arrows in the competition for the Adult Female Freestyle title didn’t determine a winner. Liz Galusha and Sally Robic tied at 2709 and had to shoot off. An eighty yard walk up on a hunter target was selected. After one pass for practice, the ladies stepped up and shot one arrow each at 80, 70,60, 50 yards. By the slimmest of margin. Liz captured the title and silver bowl. Her teammate Pam Sevcrtson told me their group had watched these two champions vary one or two points up or down all week. Both arc outstanding archers. New to the National Championship scene this year was Jon Bach in the Amateur Barebow Division. I le had to contend with 12 of the best archers in the nation. When I asked Jon what his secret
to winning was, he said, "Practice, practice, practice.” After losing sight in his right eye, Jon switched to left handed shooting about three or four years ago. This championship is an honor to practice, practice, practice. Congratulations to everyone who completed the five days of competition. Those archers vying for the Champion Champion of Champions of Champions had a Susan Thompson and Todd Holman longer season to prove they were the best. Only five men and two women completed the four national championships comprising the Champion of Champions Tour, the Tulsa Indoor, Redding Marked 3-D. Blue Springs Unmarked 3-D and Watkins Glen Outdoor. The prestigious trophies went to Susan Thompson and Todd Holman. They crisscrossed the U.S. to capture these titles and have had a great summer doing it. More on Susan and Todd in the Nov./Dec. issue. Scott Bradford and Lucinda Champion led after the Tulsa Indoor. Todd Holman and Susan Thompson took the lead after the Redding Marked 3-D and turned in winning scores at Blue Springs Unmarked 3-D. Tim Rogers and Lucinda challenged the leaders. Susan and Todd, but when the final scores were turned in. Susan and Todd had won. Friday during the awards ceremony, the skies opened up and washed us off the mountain. A few photos were lost but I hope everyone enjoys the ones we do have. Arlyne Rhode
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Pro Am Championship By M.J. Rogers What a beautiful week to be in Watkins Glen, NY shooting field archery. Thanks to the staff and volunteers for all their work on the ranges and facilities at the sight. The only shooting I was able to do was with a camera, but I enjoyed visiting with all the groups that allowed me to take their pictures. I missed the conclusion of the week, but 1 enjoyed seeing all at the tournament. The Pro-Am event following the Opening Ceremonies was great fun for all with some new and many familiar faces in the winners circle. The top 10 places arc as follows: 1“ Joe Kapp and Scott Bradford 2nd George Ryals and Andrew Susen 3'd Becky Pearson and Tom Bohrer 4"’ Mike Mead and Steve Binger 5"' Joe Kapp and Steve Gorby 6,h Scott Turner and J.C. Bradway 7"1 Troy Wesley and Steve Dayton 8“ Mike Mead and Al Liguori 9“ Rick Fawley and Tim Branham 10“ Bob McCutcheon and George Kong The winner of the Top Gun Release was Tim Branham of Frcdricksburg, VA. This specially designed release is awarded by Zenith Products for the highest score shot by an amateur archer. Our thanks to Joe Baucmfcind for this award. We want to thank all the sponsors of this years’ Pro-Am. Surc-Loc by Gibbs, Original Brite Site, Neil’s Archery, Stanislawski, Doinkcrby Levcn Industries, and Frank Pearson School of Archery. A special thanks to Scott Peschel from High Pointe Coverings, supplier for the target bales used at the Pro-Am. Congratulations to all the winners. The NFAA Pro Division appreciates all that participated in this event and look forward to seeing you at our next tournament.
Tim Branham and Joe Bauernfeind. Tim is the winner of Top Gun Release by Zenith for highest score shot by amateur al the 1999 Outdoor Pro-Am.
Sunday's Pro Am. Photo by Paul Davison.
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It’s Alive and Well By Paul Davison Back in 1970, at the first of six Outdoor Nationals held at Aurora, IL, nearby Geneva resident Dennis Cline started hosting a steak cookout for his fellow barebow friends and competitors. In the previous year, Denny finished second to David Hughes at Watkins Glen, and the steak dinner may or may not have been a bet payoff. Probably not — because Denny and Dave were much belter friends than steak-betting competitors. Regardless, Denny’s picnic wasn’t a closed affair, and any barebow junkie was invited to join in for the good food, good drink and good companionship. Denny continued to host the picnic at the Aurora tournaments in 1973, 1976, 1978 and 1981, but after he moved to Virginia in the mid-1970’s, the logistics proved a little difficult. Then at the 1984 Aurora tournament, Louis Travis of Indiana, one of Denny’s original barebow buddies, suggested that we make it a group effort. Louie's idea was that the picnic be held at every National Outdoor — not just at Aurora — and that the barebow shooters get formally organized into what he called. The Barebow Fraternity, or BBF. for short. Denny Cline was the first BBF president, Louie Travis was vice-president (and de facto chief organizer), and Kathy Newton of the Auroraland Archers was its first secretary-treasurer. Attempts were made to mail a newsletter periodically to all BBF members, but with increased production and mailing costs, and with no formal dues structure, it became apparent that we needed more fiscal discipline if we were going to be anything more than an annual reunion. This was the end of Phase I. At the 1988 Darrington National Outdoor, we reorganized as an NFAA club, complete with constitution, NFAA membership requirement, and formal dues stnicture. The BBF became chartered as an NFAA club in the state where the secretary-treasurer resided. Jerry Barr, currently Kentucky NFAA Director, was elected president, and Paul Davison, currently Southeastern Councilman, was elected secretary-treasurer and editor. [Candy Wilson of Indiana is the current secretary.] Members could acquire special BBF patches, decals and T-shirts. We held our annual picnic (and meeting) at every National Outdoor. The S5.00 annual dues per family paid for everything required at the picnic except meat to grill. As an NFAA club, we were permitted to publish our newsletter in every Archery magazine. With no mail or printing costs, we were able to "spread the word” while remaining fiscally responsible. Our membership was well over 100 families (internationally). and we were becoming very well known. Then the other shoe dropped. We don’t know whether it was the “favoritism" status, lack of advertising revenue, page limitations, or whatever, but we were notified in early 1992 that the Barebow Fraternity News was no
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longer a freebie. This was the end of Phase II. Instead of six. onc-page newsletters a year in Archery magazine. the BBF continued direct mailing quarterly, multi-pagc, newsletters to its members. This wasn't much of a problem, except that we lost a convenient medium for acquiring new members. Today, we rely entirely on flyers, posters and word-of-mouth al the National Outdoor. This is not all bad. since all BBF memberships expire at the annual picnic date. About three-quarters of the memberships are renewals, whereas about one-quarter are new memberships or belated renewals. About forty to sixty of us attend the picnic —- just about the right size to cater, and to squeeze under a shelter house. This year at Watkins Glen, barebow shooter Ted Nugent was made an honorary BBF member. Instead of Ted giving us autographed Ted Nugent posters, he was presented a memberautographed BBF shirt by President Jerry Barr. Ted noted, “I will
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It Pays To Go To School! Dave linn Wins Atlantic City and the NFAA Outdoor Nationals! Will attending an NFAA Mobile Shooter’s School raise your competitive scores? We think so. but the proof is in the winner's circle. Dave I lym. 44 ofWest Seneca. NY is a graduate of the NFAA Mobile Shooter’s School and Advanced Level Certified Instructor program. Shooting in the Freestyle Limited division since 1973, Dave currently holds the IFAA World Record for the Field Round and co-holds the IFAA World Record for the Hunter round. Hehas won 4 IFAA North American Field Archery championships. 18 Mid Atlantic Sectional championships. 39 State championships and was Daveliryn
inducted into New York’s Archery Hall of Fame. With all these accomplishments, two dream tournament wins still remained elusive. In 1999. after revamping his shooting form. release technique and complete mental program. Dave is now the "best I’ve ever been." Dave says. “Bernie's Shooter’s School and personal instruction helped me pul together some key pieces of my physical and mental shot sequence.” In May, Dave’s goals were finally realized. He took first place and won S 1.000 at the Atlantic City Archcry Classic and in July he won the coveted silver bowl for his first place finish at the 54th Annual NFAA Outdoor National Championship in Watkins Glen, New York. As with most of us. from time to time. Dave finds himself in a shooting slump. Dave credits the information he obtained at the NFAA Mobile Shooting School, reinforced by watching several of the video tapes from Robinhood Video's “Master Coach Seminar Series", by Bernie Pelleritc and Lcn Cardinale. He reprogrammed that information with Bernie’s PanicMastcr and Bow Simulator, which
helped get him out of his slump and back on top of this game. Dave stated, "Sometimes 1 find myself trying to control the sight on the bull's eye and control my fingers releasing the string after the clicker clicked. Practicing aiming and releasing with Bernie’s Bow Simulator made it easier for me to go back to my tournament bow and clicker. A lot of people think that the PanicMastcr and Bow Simulator is only for release shooters, but it works great for finger shooters, too.” Dave also stated. "During the recently completed NFAA Outdoor National Tournament, I was walking from the ranges up the hill to turn in my scorecards. I heard several shooters commenting about their low scores, lack of success and not knowing where to turn for professional coaching. Because of their frustrations, these shooters were debating whether or not they should keep on attending tournaments. I got the feeling that many of these shooters will not be back next year. During my first NFAA Outdoor National Tournament in 1976, there were 1.266 competitors. We are now down to approximately 400. My best advice for these shooters would be to contact their local proshops or clubs and schedule an NFAA Mobile Shooter’s School as soon as possible!" Dave is the owncr/opcrator of “Dave's World of Archery" and his equipment selection includes the following: Bow: Hoyt Oasis Carbon Plus 4,60# and 29" draw length Arrows: Easton ACC 3-49 shafts equipped with G nocks, 80gr. CDM Flitcmatcpointsand23/8"AAE Elite Plastiflctch vanes Stabilizer: Kudlacck 36" Genesis 5 Star Stabilizer Rest: Okie Magnetic Flipper Arrow Rest with Cavalier Master Plunger and Magnetic clicker Cable Slide: Bomar Super Slide Lens: Feather Visions Scope Lens Sight: Sure-Loc Lite Sight Peep: Specially Archcry Products Super Peep String. BCY 450 Plus string and cables Tab: "Bubba Tab" by E.W. Bateman
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NFAA Shooter’s School Student Beats Them all at IBO World’s “Easton Eagle Eye Championship Shoot-off”! NFAA Shooter’s School student. Marvin Hundley, threads the needle, so to speak, and wins $1,000 at the Easton Eagle Eye Championship Shoot-off. held at the 1999 IBO World Championship, at Peck'n Peak Resort, Clymer. NY. Marvin overcame tremendous odds with a huge crowd of over 500 spectators standing in the pouring rain under the lights, against the best of the best pros and amateurs of the 3-D world. A total of 292 shooters qualified all year by hitting this quarter sized dot at one of the many qualifiers this year in the shootoff. after they shot one arrow each, only eleven hit the dot and advanced to the next round. The next arrow brought the number down to 5. These 5 shot oft'to break the tic. until only Marvin's arrow was inside-out, in the unmarked quarter size orange dot. to capture the winner-take-al I $ 1,000 prize. Marvin had to judge the distance to the dot in the driving rain. 3 different times, at different distances. "1 judged the last one for 26 yards and aimed real hard as I pulled through and made a solid shot!' The check to the right speaks for itself. Marvin is one of the many past students of the NFAA Shooter’s School that have cashed in on what they learned this past year. Marvin said, "Bernie taught me a relaxed bow shoulder and how to really focus on aiming while the release goes offby surprise." Look for Marvin in the winner’s circle next year. He's getting used to it. Bcmic and Jan congratulate him! Atta boy, Marvin! 292
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For Shooter’s Schools Starting in Y2K After taking a few months off to move home and business to the Columbus Ohio area, Jan and Bernie report that there is still an incredible amount of interest expressed in attending the Shooter's School, (over 100 inquires in the last 90 days), but getting enough students all in one place is becoming a problem. We need to get some big pro shops or clubs in some convenient location committed to hosting a Shooter's School. To help with this problem, we have expanded the Shooter’s School to 2 1/2 days and lowered the minimum to 10 students, which will help many smaller shops and clubs that have not been able to meet the 15 minimum in the past. Because of the expanded 2 1/2 day curriculum, the price will change to S250 per student. With more time for each shooter, this will be more than worth the extra S50. So. you interested shooters go after your pro shop owners and club presidents and book a Shooter's School near you! Remember, the host shop or club receives 10% of the total collected. There are still some open dates left in October and November. Interested clubs or shops should contact Bernie or Jan AS SOON AS POSSIBLE at their new address and phone number in Ohio. NEW ADDRESS Robinhood Videos, Jan & Bernie Pellcrite 1036 Arcaro Drive Gahanna, OH 43230 614-933-0011 • fax: 614-933-0010 E-mail: AskBcrnic/a aol.com or ICurePanicfaaol.com
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The Evolution and Impact of Release Aids Part III
Author Freddie Troncoso
In the July-August issue of U.S. International Archer Magazine and in Part II of my article entitled The Evolution and Impact of Release Aids, we become aware of the fact that our sport of archery came close to losing both the compound bow and the release to the decision and rules of the AAC. Yes, the world may never know what would have happened to the sport of archers- if the opposing elite group of top finger shooters had succeeded in banning the use of these two necessary pieces of shooting equipment that have accounted for the tremendous growth that archcry has experienced since the early seventies. If you doubt the validity of these statements. simply look into modem day bowhunting and 3-D shooting where you will find predominant and widespread use of the compound bow and release devices by nearly all participants and bowhunters afield. The compound bow and releases are definitely here to stay and this fact no one can deny. As the year 1972 started and came about, the sponsors of the Las Vegas tournament announced a two division championship flight setup that would feature an Unlimited Division for relcasc/compound shooters and a separate Limited (finger) Division to be shot according to AAC rules. Upon learning of the new tournament format proposed by the sponsors, the PAA had to take this issue to a secret ballot (format) before they would consider sanctioning the limited portion of this tournament. Yes. the hard feelings and dcscnlions continued and the fires of war raged on and on. The 1972 Vegas Tournament Temporarily disregarding the controversy between finger and shooters, the 1972 U.S. Indoor Open tournament took place and provided some tremendous shooting in both Divisions. First of all, Vic Berger shot back to back 300’s and a 299 in the team round to win the Limited Division 294
The “White Knight ' * 17c Merger gets ready to shoot his last arrowfor a 300 at 1972 Vegas.'
with 899 points. In the Unlimited Women's ranks, the great Ann Butz once again led the Women’s from start to finish by posting an admirable 591 total to win. However, at the conclusion of the Limited Men’s event. Victor Berger received the normal to be expected round of applause from his fans for his great shooting. But and farther down the line, the majority of applause and excitement was centered on the Unlimited Division where nine perfect 300's were shot and recorded. The shooting of all those perfect rounds by Unlimited shooters, resulted in a four way shoot-off for first place between Ken Ostling, Dick Slagle, John Williamson, and Bill Mills. As the Ann Butz shoot-off started and occurred, one could see that each contestant had shot 15 arrows without missing the white dot. Yes, each of the foursome was clean and had not missed the white center dot. An intermission was called and the targets were replaced with the new ALOA experimental shoot-off faces that sported a 2 1/8” white dot area instead of the standard 3 1/8" dimension. Slagle shot and was the first to miss the spot by dropping his second arrow at the reduced spot. Williamson followed and
Ken Ostling wins big at 1972 Vegas. Ken and wife Jerry.
also dropped his second arrow that left Bill Mills and Ken Ostling battling for first place by way of this continuing and exciting shoot-off. As fate would have it. Mills missed his third arrow leaving Ostling alone on the line to hit or miss the white dot to tie or win. Ostling drew carefully aimed and released what appeared to be a perfectly controlled and well-aimed arrow. With a burst of sudden and thunderous applause, his arrow dead centered the small white dot giving Ostling the SI,250.00 first place money! What an exciting tournament and what an exciting shoot-off and finish for the release shooters and the Unlimited Division! Meanwhile and in the Unlimited Women’s Division. Mary Lynn Snyder of Las Vegas chalked up a total of 594 to win by a one-point margin over Darlene Collier and Nancy Sanderson. As everyone was well aware, the attendance of the 1972 Vegas tournament was down and somewhat disappointing. A total of 437 archers showed up and the remainder was apparently caught between the controversy and the plummeting economy. These two factors were suspected to be the contributing causes for the decline in attendance. The statistics of the tournament also disclosed that participation percentages were comprised of 50% finger shooters and 50% of THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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Unlimited release shooters. On the subject of bows, the final target showed two compound bow shooters and two recurve bow shooters taking part in the four-way shoot-off for first place. Overview Personally recalling the 1972 tournament, I vividly remember watching Vic Berger shoot his last round of competition that was a show of unbelievable accuracy and extraordinary human machtne-likc execution, performance, and mental control. Vic’s anows were hitting a hole in the white center of the target fact that matched and equaled the very best groups being shot by the release shooters! As I stood there in awe, I could not help but think that here was one almost super human being who was performing so perfect that a shooting machine would barely outdo his quarter size groups that he was shooting in the very center of the target. 1 said to myself, here is a man who in all probability could be an Olympic Gold Medalist and practically win almost every tournament that he chooses to enter. My second question was why were the good finger shooters so opposed to the use of release aids after fingers had SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1999
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won most of the professional money up to the 1970 Vegas Open? I believe that in his heart and in the minds of others, we all knew that the takeover by the release devices and compound bows was solely a matter of time. And to date, this is what has exactly happened and continues to be. Looking back 27 years later, we can vividly acknowledge the fact that the use of release aids and compound bows is the preferred method of shooting archery by archers throughout the world. Once an archer tries the compound bow and release with any improved amount of success. chances arc good that he/she will switch over to the mechanical bow and thus, enjoy archcry to a greater degree of pleasure and appreciation. New Releases for 1972 and 1973 Returning to what was new in the way of release aids during 1972 and 1973. we find that the only novel and new releases that appeared during this time were the "Wally Release" a rope spike type release that was injection molded, and the SAF-T rope release device by Troncoso. This release won the 1973 NFAA Women's Professional Championship and a score of other tournaments through the USA in the capable
The “Saf-T" release by Freddie -1973
hands of Eva Troncoso during this period. June 1973 also brings to light the “Erylccn Pincer" target release that was a molded pincer type release that held the bowstring captive between two separating jaws. However, this release was designed
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and made by Emery Loiselle as a one-piece release in an attempt to meet the NFAA requirements during 1971. For the records, Mr. Loiselle is also a technical writer for several leading archcry publications and journals. Another noteworthy occurrence that transpired during 1973, was that the NFAA Pro Division was formed as a result of the existing controversy between several national archcry associations. The center of this controversy, of course, was the prohibition and banning of compound bows and release aids from PAA sanctioned events. As a result of this equipment ban by the PAA and AAC rules, the NFAA Pro Division was formed thus providing a place for compound and release shooters to shoot. I'd like to take this opportunity to re publish a personal letter and article that appeared in Archery Magazine during 1972. This article was written by the highly respected Archcry Hall of Famcr Tom Jennings who expressed his views in the "Archery Forum” section of archcry Magazine during February of 1972. 1 sincerely believe that Top Jennings said it best with his heart felt opinion on how he feels about the use of the compound bow and the release device. Let us re-rcad this marvelous composition in hopes that archery will continue to grow and avoid several of the pitfalls that confronted the sport of archcry during this era.
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By Tom Jennings Lack of identity, lack of wisdom and a lot of selfishness have recently caused archery much trouble. To do something about our current problems, we must first have identity. Everybody and everything must have identity. Just what is archery? Archcry is a shooting sport. It is not a single game. You can have games within a sport, but you cannot make a singe game out of a.sport. Golfing is a game; boating is a sport. Tennis is a game; fishing is a sport. Chess is a game; gun shooting is a sport. It would be laughable if someone tried to pass a set of rules that said everybody must use 100 lb. Test line whether they fish for trout or swordfish. Equally ridiculous would be to require a dingy class sailboat to compete with ocean-going yachts. RULES The man says. “All games have to have rules." Quite true. The key word here is games. However, a sport cannot have one set of inclusive rules. Have your rules for the indoor PAA round, but don’t try to apply these rules to the hunting archer, field archer. outdoor target archer, archcry golf, bow fisherman, flight shooter etc. Ifa man wants to play the many other games within the sport of archcry and uses different tackle and methods of shooting - that is his right and privilege. A word of caution to selfappointed rule makers: be very careful about setting up hard and fast rules in your chosen game. There is room in any game in archery for everybody who pulls a bow. no matter what kind of bow or how he releases it. The man says, “We have too many divisions in archery now. why make a place for release aid shooters." Hogwash! As long as there arc enough people in archcry interested in a method of shooting or type of tackle there should be a place for them! People shoot a bow for fun. It’s not like having to get up and go to work at a job you don't like. If they don’t have fun, then try another sport. The man says, “All the different games and divisions confuse the public.” Hogwash again! Gun shooting sports have dozens of divisions. Boating has divisions all the way from one-man scull to unlimited hydroplane racing boats. The public is not stupid. Separating different divisions in archcry will not tax the human brain. CHALLENGE The man says, “The release makes
archery too easy.” Doable hogwash! No matter what the equipment or method of release, there will always be plenty of challenge in archcry. It is one of the most difficult sports in the world. People have come and gone from archcry by the hundreds of thousands because they could not even begin to master it. What is wrong with giving the less physically and mentally endowed a helping hand in hitting the target? No matter what the method of shooting or type of tackle the man that has the most skill, works the hardest and has the most mental backbone will win. The people who arc against finding room in archery for compound bows and release aids are cither very misinformed or have selfish motives. The rules and edicts the AAC tried to impose on the sport of archery were conceived with monstrous lackofwisdom. The man says, “The Compound bow and release aid will ruin archcry.” An officer of one of our national organizations said to me. "Tom, you have created a monster in the compound bow.” I asked him just what he meant. He just repeated the statement. I know the compound isn't pretty, but we weren’t trying for a beauty contest. We just wanted to give the archcry public a better product. I have yet to find the man that can tell mejust how the compound bow will ruin archery. They mumble something about what will come in the future. Anybody knows if you worry too much about the future these days you might be inclined to commit suicide. I can cite many reasons why it is and will be good for archery. We have an onearmed man that shoots with his teeth and turns in a very respectable field round score. He sent me a picture of a fine deer he shot last season. He credits the compound. Women can now reach the 80-yard target on the field round and score. We have hundreds of women and older men able to hunt big game past the time they are able to pull a conventional hunting bow. They send us letters every day. We have thousands of average archers improving their scores throughout the United States. We have hundreds of archers getting back into the sport who had lost interest. The sight of an arrow flashing to the target with a flat trajectory has rekindled their enthusiasm for archery. The acceptance of this bow by the people that shoot a bow is phenomenal. Some that want to rule against
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From The Senior Corner By Joe Bauernfeind
Welcome once again lo the Senior Comer. So far it’s been a very busy and pleasant summer archery season for me and 1 hope your summer is going well too. Let’s review some of the action at the shoots and then I'll fill you in on the upcoming National Senior Games and what’s in store for the future. The Mid Atlantic NFAA Sectional was held by the Garden State Archers on June 19-20 and although attendance continues to decline, a fine time was had by all. It’s a beautiful wooded range and the club did a super job in keeping the archers happy. Rick Fawley and his trusty computer along with Mid-Atlantie Councilman. Mike LcPcra,had the registration and awards under control as well. Larry Hix was the Senior Freestyle winner with myself and Sonny Foote tied for second. Larry got off to a tough start on the second day, until he discovered that his Springy rest was giving up the ghost. A quick change of springs and he was back in top form, only dropping one point on the second 14 targets. He's a young 60 to say the least. The top Freestyle Open shooter was Jose Quevas with a 555 on Sunday. He got beaten out for the Top Gun Award again, by one point. The award goes to the highest single round score and for the last two years Jose shot great but missed by a single point. Last year to Larry Hix and this year to Don Confer. More about Mr. Confer later. Dec Nystrom is making a valiant effort to restore the National Archery Festival in Merrimack, NH to it’s place as one of the premier archcry events held in the Northeast. She selected the 4 * of July weekend for the shoot this year instead of the Memorial Day weekend on which the previous shoots had been held. The venue remained the same as in past years, the beautiful grounds of the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Merrimack. The grounds arc open to the public, with the brewery tour and the Clydesdale stables being the top attractions. This is a combined event with both 3D and target archery rounds to choose from. The 3D ranges were located SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1999
in a wooded area which is part of the site and although I didn’t shoot the 3D event. I’m told they were plenty tough even without the thunderstorm which interrupted the action on Saturday. The target archery was a 600 round shot at 60.50 and 40 yards. with the Clydesdale stables in the background (far enough away for safety, but very picturesque). A qualifying round was shot on Friday or Saturday and the top 8 archers in each class were eligible for the Olympic style finals on Sunday to crown the medal winners. It’s a tough way to win a tournament, as you can go from being the top qualifier to going home empty handed in a big hurry. It does generate a lot of spectator interest though and although somewhat confusing at first, it was well run by an NAA official and it took a minimum amount of time to come up witli the winners. The Seniors. 50 years and up. were well represented in both the 3D and target rounds. I was in the shoot off but the old nerves got to me shooting against these youngsters still in their 50’s. 1 managed a bronze though, but due to the hassle of trying to run a vendor booth and shoot at the same time, I didn’t get the names and places of the other finishers. Forgive me on this one guys. The results should be in 3D Times though or if not I’ll try to get them from Dec for the next column. Dec did a great job under trying circumstances and I hope she will try it again next year. There was an indication from those in attendance that a return to the Memorial Day weekend would be preferred. Put it on your calendar for next year and come on out to support Dee’s efforts and archery in general. The next stop on this whirlwind tour was for the NFAA Nationals in Watkins Glen, the week of July 25 . * The start ofthe competition was preceded by the popular Pro/Am event, held at the high school athletic field along with the opening ceremonies. The format was once again a 10 target clay bird shoot, which gives the crowd an instant hit or miss look at what's going on. The amateur turnout was strong again, but not all of the Pros were there. Conic on guys, let’s get out there and visit with your amateur counterparts. The Top Gun Award for the top amateur score went to Tim Branham from Virginia. Good shooting Tim.
Watkins Glen itscl f continues to be one of the premier sites for the National tournament. With the great work of NY NFAA Director Mark Irlbacher and the NYFAB staff led by Cy Powenski, the ranges were in excellent shape, with very little mud thanks to a dry summer and a rain free week. The rain held off until the last bowl was awarded and then gave us a lesson in thunder and lightning to let us know who’s still the boss. The attendance fell somewhat short of expectations, with a total of 431 shooters showing up. The percentage of Senior archers in relation to the total continues to rise. This year more than 1/3 ofthe total count was Seniors. 151 to be exact. Another interesting tidbit is that while the Freestyle Open class was again the largest with 80 shooters, the Senior FS class was not far behind with an amazing 61 entries. Many of these Seniors have been faithful to the sport for 40 years or more. Names like New Yorkers Neil Eastman and Grover Prouten have been
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around as long as I can remember, and they continue to come back to do battle against the young bucks of 55 - 65. With this large a Senior turnout can't we see our way clear to establish a Super Senior Division so that these long time supporters of field archery could compete with each other on a more equitable basis. As noted in a previous column I would favor an overall look at out style and class structure to adjust to the changing demographic of our sport. This very thing was mentioned recently by NFAA president Wally Rueger in Archery Magazine, and I commend NFAA for looking to the future with an open mind. Back to the shooting. As predicted in my last article, the Senior Freestyle Division is getting tougher and tougher. A surprise addition to the group was the afore mentioned Don Confer front Pennsylvania. That's funny, he doesn't look that old, but welcome aboard Don. Dean Pridgen and Don set the pace on Monday with scores in the high 540's, with Larry Hix, Don Graham and Sonny Foote not far off the pace. It was “maybe next year" for yours truly. Larry had some problems with a noisy release, (one of mine, sorry Lar) on the first day and a mis-set sight on the second day. It’s tough to shoot all 5 days without something going wrong. When the smoke cleared on Friday, Don Confer was the champ by a scant 2 points with Mr. Hix in second and multi time winner Dean Pridgen in third. The new animal round was scary for everyone. The kill zones are harder to sec and there is little detail in the center of the animals to aim at. The day was clear and bright though and we all survived the first test. On a cloudy or rainy day they're 302
going to be tough. I’ll now give you a rundown of some other things of interest going on with the Seniors. The return to archery of Elis Gibson was one of the highlights of the week. After a layoff of about 20 years, Elis came back to win the Pro Senior crown with scores in the 550's. Tlic legendary Frank Pearson was second in the Pros and shot in the mid to high 540’s all week. Good shooting old timers. Another legend once again returned to the hill in the person of Loyd Napier. Loyd has regained some of his health and was on his best behavior this year Although forced to change to left handed just this year because of a nerve problem, Loyd turned in some commendable scores and showed his love of archcry under difficult conditions. With his bow company in new hands and his health improving let’s hope he'll be around and that we’ll all be around for years to come. I got to shoot with Art Kurgin for a couple of days, and he insisted that they promised him a golf cart to get around in. He managed to make it on a bad knee, without the cart, again showing the determination and courage of our Senior guys. Maybe next year Art. Another interesting story came out of the Senior Pro ranks. Both Frank Pearson and Jim Thurman scored a 2 on the 45 yd. walk up. “How can that be?" I hear you say. Here’s how they did it, believe it or not. After shooting 1 arrow at 45 yds. They failed to notice the other walk up stakes which were plates hidden by the grass. They shot the next 3 arrows in the X and then realized that it was a walk up. Thinking that by shooting the other stakes at 40,35 and 30 yards for a total of 7
arrows, they could then pull the 3 highest scoring arrows (all 5’s) and take a 1 point per arrow penalty for a 17. Think again guys. This exact scenario was recently covered in a RHIC ruling and works like this. The first arrow counted for 5 points. The next 3 shot from the wrong stake are to be scored as 0’s. If they had stopped here they would have had a total of 5 points, but the last 3 arrows they shot were now considered extra arrows with a 1 point penalty for each, thus a -3 points for a total of 2. That's why we Seniors have so much fun. Half the time we don’t know what we’re doing and the other half we’re shooting uphill ordownhill. Stepping back and looking at the overall picture, here’s what comes into focus in my mind. The diehard, never give up shooters arc still coming out, but getting older. The proliferation of leisure time interests, technological advances and other styles of archcry have diluted the pool of people we arc trying to attract. Think for a minute though of all the archers you know who were really into it at one time but no longer come out to shoot. My list of these people is almost endless. How can we get them back? 1 f everyone who’s reading this would call just 1 or 2 of these lost souls and coax them into coming out for a local shoot, our ranks might once again begin to swell and return to their previous levels. Let’s try it. Finally, the last event of a long, hot summer. Once again the 1BO World Shoot was held at Peek 'n Peak resort in Western NY state. Again, as last year, this was an archery happening. 1 would guess that over 1000 archers attend and bring probably 3 times that many people with them. Lots of good, reasonable food to be had, fun shoots for the little ones with toys and hot dogs provided. sponsored money shoots each night. dancing both outside and in the lounge to live bands and more vendors than you can shake a stabilizer at. What can we do to attract that kind of enthusiastic numbers? Let’s try asking some of these archers what they would like to see the other archcry organizations do to make them want to try the other facets of the sport. In upcoming articles, I'll once again begin publishing information on the National Senior Games. Look for it and make your plans to attend in Baton Rouge in 2001. Keep those arrows in the middle. Joe Baucmfcind 888-498-9368 THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
Tournament Records Set at National Target Championships * U.S. Outdoor Star FITA Record # World Record % Jr. World Record Olympic Senior Ladies 60m Single Michelle Ragsdale 340 669 60m Double Michelle Ragsdale 334 (tic) * 50m Single Denise Parker 50m Double Denise Parker 666’ Olympic Master Ladies 295’ 70m Single Maxine Bots Maxine Bots 31I’ 50m Single 602’ 50m Double Maxine Bots Olympic FITA Competitive Ladies Leah Clawson 1277 Single FITA Leah Clawson 2509’ Double FITA 307 Roxanne Reimann 70m Single Leah Clawson 592’ 70m Double Leah Clawson 317 60m Double Olympic Junior Ladies Stacy Rank 2652’ Double FITA 40m Single 336 Stacy Rank 671’ 40m Double Stacy Rank 699’ 20m Double Stacy Rank Olympic Senior Gentlemen Vic Wunderle 1340 (tie) Single FITA Vic Wunderle 2659’ Double FITA Vic Wunderle 359’ 30m Single 714’ Vic Wunderle 30m Double Olympic Master Gentlemen 349’ Steve Robinson 30m Single Olympic FITA Competitive Men Brent Bollman 2533’ Double FITA John Burkett 90m Single 303’ Junior Sizemore 591’ 90m Double Brent Bollman 625’ 70m Double Brent Bollman 50m Double 655’ David Wolcheck 350 30m Single Brian Funston 690’ 30m Double Olympic Intermediate Gentlemen 20m Single Luke Caviness 355 (tic) Compound Senior Ladies 1387# Sally Wunderle Single FITA Sally Wunderle 2760’ Double FITA Sally Wunderle 676’ 70m Double Sally Wunderle 349’ 60m Single 695’ 60m Double Sally Wunderle Sally Wunderle 342 (tie) 50m Single Sally Wunderle 680’ 50m Double 30m Single Sally Wunderle 357 (tic) Linda Klostcrman 357 (tic) 30m Single Compound Master Ladies 646’ 60m Double Carol Bitner 50m Single 322’ Carol Bitner Compound FITACompetitive Ladies Jahna Davis 344 (tie) 60m Single 30m Single Valerie Hawse 355 Compound Intermediate Ladies 268 40m Single Roxanne Kricch 504’ 40m Double Roxanne Kricch Compound Junior Ladies 1372 Single FITA Jessica Grant 2743’ Double FITA Jessica Grant Ashley Williams 332 50m Single 662’ 50m Double Jessica Grant 687’ 40m Double Ashley Williams 344 30m Single Shawnda Heath 360’ 20m Single Jessica Grant 718’ 20m Double Jessica Grant Compound Cadet Ladies Double FITA 2526’ Danielle McCullough 20m Single 320 Danielle McCullough SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1999
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JOAD National - Park City, Utah Photos and Story by Charles Crites
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From Canion. MI. to Park City, Utah, is quite a contrast in terrain. As a photographer and writer for U.S & International Archer. I have lots of nice places to go to. Utah takes your breath away even before you get over a mile high. Park City is 6,900 feet high and the flatlandcrs noticed it right away. For some reason the clear cool mountain air relaxes you and you sleep well. Friday morning started cool and overcast but very pleasant. The opening ceremony was a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem sang acapello by the very talented Jahna Davis of Helena, Utah. This is her last year in JOAD and she already owns an archery shop in Helena. Her brother Chad is very active in recruiting archers for college and he also has a shop. The Davis family have contributed more than just a beautiful daughter for archery. The pleasant conditions turned into high wind later in the afternoon. It blew up to 35 mph at times. It blew speakers and targets over. Of course the targets were full of arrows at the time.
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The speakers were not missed by some competitors as Karl Radde could not blow the whistle in the mike. Karl as usual did a great job and Karl's kids seetn to be everywhere. After 4 years of watching JOADers grow I know how Karl feels. Wc love our ladies and gentlemen of the sport and hate to sec them grow up so fast. Saturday was weather that archers pray for. It was very mild and the mountains were beautiful in every direction. It was a perfect back-drop for a photographer. After a great day wc had our banquet and meeting. The meeting was mostly about the new dress code. Most of those present felt like the old code of navy blue or white was adequate. Dress codes are part of our discipline. After the elimination round on Sunday it was lime to pack up to leave. This was a well planned shoot and we owe a debt to all the volunteers. Next year we will be in Conyers. GA. near Atlanta and Stone Mountain. 1 am already looking forward to it.
Don Brandson receives awardfrom Jackie for his outstanding work with JOA D THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
NAA Traditional Photos and Story by Charles Crites Have you ever shot an arrow 100 yards, 3 inches? Try it with a stick bow with no shelf. The New York round brings you back to Ye Old England and the history of our sport. If you could have seen Anne Hoyt ranging the targets in the Hereford round you would have felt like the kings and queens shot it this way. The York round is 72 arrows at 110 yards, 48 at 80, and 24 at 60 yards. You may have thought a 900 round was a lol of arrows but this has to be one of the most grueling tournaments there exists. 7 hours on only Saturday. Now you would think this is a young person’s sport but that is not what it is. Even Wilburn Wooten looks young at this tournament. Brian Luke was the youngest and the hope of the future for this round. At the end of the shoot Brian Luke who builds bows, donated an osage bow for a novelty shoot. A string was stretched at approx imately 40-50 yards downrange on the ground. The closest arrow to the string won. The winner won by about 2”. His arrow point was only I 3/4" from the string near the first stake. It was won by Loren Braud. This is why I love photographing archery and writing about the people. The privilege of hanging around Ann and Earl Hoyt and the Wilbur Wootons is a thrilling experience. If you are motivated to write or take pictures, just pick up a pen and open a camera and the doors will open for you. You do not have to be great to start al this and then you can walk behind the greats of our sport.
Earl Hoyt
Wilbur Wooten
Ann Hoyt
Referee Lee Halstead
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3rd Annual Traditional Championships July 19, 1999 - Oxford, Ohio Modern Longbow Male Name York/Hercford Score Glenn Meyers 606 Dave Appold 515(S) Wilburn Wooten 318 Jack Hoffarlh 307 Sam Pennypacker 328 214 Bob Walters 50 Mike Hanby Modern Longbow Female 137(G) Ann Hoyt Traditional Longbow Male Eric Zehner 257 John Treadwell 294(S) Brian Luke 281 260 William Croft John A. McCullen 173 124 Norman Grahan Loren J. Braud 141 William T. Marsh 101 Nigel Rippon 85
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-Vast night during the "wee hours". I was perusing, HISTORY OF the' NATIONAL ARCH ERY ASSOCIATION. 1879-1945. when I came upon the biography of Russ Hoogcrhyde, National Champion 1930-31-32-34-37-40. Seeing his picture triggered a replay of my first meeting with this great champion who dominated the decade from 1930 to 1940 when he won six of the eight National Tournaments in which he participated. But. let us go back to Memphis to June. 1937. to the Memphis Archery Club, where I. and three other teenagers were enjoying our first day of release from school. Memphis in June is so glorious that a song of that name still remains popular. As I recall it. there were four of us teens gathered at the range for a day of shooting. Our parents had dropped us off, and we had all brought lunches. Tommy Frazier, of Frazier Industries, had been delivered by chauffeur driven Packard limousine piloted by a large good natured black American named. Moses, who seemed happy to have a leisurely day of it. We had broken for lunch, and retreated to the shade of the target house. Suddenly, a Studebaker Roadster drove into the center of the field at the fifty yard line. Out of the rumble seat protruded an English long bow, and a quiver of arrows. A tall, blonde young man got out of the roadster and strung the bow and strapped on the quiver of arrows. We teenagers were Tommy Frazier. Eddie Matthews. Paul Snodgrass, and yours truly known as Bobby Orr in those long ago days. Without so much of a by your leave, he immediately came to full draw displaying the most beautiful form I have ever seen. I was immediately struck by his erect statue and rock solid anchor and the great stillness with which he maintained himself as a single unit. This was the first time any of us had seen a trained Champion Archer. Oh. we had our Club. Regional, and State champions, but nothing exhibiting the grace and control of this tall, blonde man who had suddenly appeared on our turf on a bright day in June. 1937. “Wonder who he is?", asked Frazier. "1 haven’t the foggiest”, said Eddie Matthews. “Let’s sec how he docs”, said Paul Snodgrass. Our mystery archer had come to full draw several limes and let down. He had yet to loose an arrow, and we were intrigued by this as much as anything else. Finally, after a half dozen of these dry runs, he came to full draw and after about six seconds loosed the first arrow. The arrow flew the fifty yards and silently landed dead center of the blank haybale. With the sureness of a brain surgeon. five more arrows followed the first, and each mirrored to perfection the first perfect shot. His rhythm and timing were identical from first to last arrow. It was the lightest six arrow group I had ever seen. I needed no target face to show me his six arrows would score a six gold. "I think we have seen the number one archer in the country", I said. "I think I saw his picture in the American Bowman", said Paul. “I think I’ll challenge him to a best two of three ends for his bow”, said Eddie Matthews. Eddie was always the wise guy and bettor in our group. “Well, it looks like you will be able to do just that, because here he comes". 1 said. Russ had turned from the fifty yard marker, and without going to the target, walked towards our group by the target house. THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
Our group stood respectfully and awaited his approach. It was during his approach that I identified him by his picture in the American Bowman. “Good afternoon, men ”, he said. "Welcome to M.A.C., Mr. Hoogerhyde", 1 said. Surprised, but please, a slow grin spread across his face. “How did you know?", he said. “How could we not know. sir?". I said. Russ shook hands all around and listened intently as we introduced ourselves. I noticed how careful he was to get all our names correct. That he did so was proven by the fact that he didn’t miscall a single name during the entire afternoon. He was correct and methodical in everything he did, and this gave you a sense of completeness and rightness about any scene he was a part. I have felt this same rapport with people that possess perfection of a high order physically or mentally, or a combination of the two. It is exciting to be around such people, for they are, indeed, a special breed. "How long have you men been shooting?", he asked as he turned to each of us. We told him of our experiences and he exuded patience, interest, and understanding as if we were the only people of interest on earth. I will always believe he understood how the young archer was the true twig that could be bent to bear much fruit. To Russ, we were the twigs of the future. After a few minutes getting to know one another. Russ asked what rounds we shot and if we would like to shoot one with him? Boy. talk about the understatement of the age. How would you like to mix it with John Maclnroe. or pitch against Babe Ruth, or play the outfield with Joe Dimaggio? Wild horses couldn’t have pulled us from that shooting line on that bright day in June back in 1937. That afternoon passed in a moment of smiles as from the Gods on Mount Olympus. Every minute was a magical second so fleeting and enjoyable was our time with this great Champion. He would watch us with great interest as we shot our arrows. He corrected gently some ofour most glaring errors, and the afternoon flew by as ifon greased quick silver. Too soon, we were shaking hands and bidding each other farewell. The long bow was unstrung and placed in the rumble seat of the Studebaker, his quiver unslung and put along side his bow. Turning, and smiling brightly, he shook hands with each of us and said he hoped we would meet again. 1 never saw Russ Hoogerhyde again in this life because a long road lay ahead filled with global wars and long years of University training and the vicissitudes of life that we all share. However, I will never forget that magical day in June 1937, when a fifteen year old boy met the number one Hero of his sport. I am startled to calculate that year as now sixty two years in the past. Eddie Matthews was killed in naval aviation training during World War II. Tommy Frazier passed in 1994. and where Colonel Paul Snodgrass might be. I cannot say? If you read these words. Paul. please come in and sign in. please! Russ has been gone awhile. and I would hate to think I am the lone survivor of the magical time. Such were my thoughts in the wee small hours of May 25. 1999, and as I drifted back in time, my seventy seven years were as yesterday when we were all so young and carefree. Thanks. Russ. for the experience of our youth on one golden day back in June 1937. when we’d have liked to live forever. Good night and good shooting, always. William R. Orr 5422-29th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33714-1802 Phone: 727-522-2929 This photo was taken at 1931 National in Seattle, Washington
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40th World Outdoor Target Archery Championships The championships started today with the long distances elimination round. There was quite a strong wind that makes shooting difficult; yet the scores are good despite the weather conditions. This is one of the largest ever world championships with over 90 targets for the elimination rounds. The final rounds will take place on a different field, specially designed for the spectators convenience. Check out our website: www.archery.org for a regular update on the complete scores, interviews, photos... The top three of each divisions arc shown below, as well as the cut and the number of competitors per category. A total of 467 competitors, coming from 68 nations are present in Riom. Individual Women Recurse Name Total points both distances 661 1. Eun Kyung, KOR 657 2. Valeeva Natalia. 1TA 3. Chang Sook Chung. KOR 652 Cut: 606 Team Women Recurve 1958 1. Korea 2. Germany 1892 3. Turkey 1885 Cut: 1863 Participants in this category: 127 Individual Men Recurve Name Total points both distances 1. Frangilli Michele, 1TA 645 2. Bo Ram Kim. KOR 626 3. SungChhil Hong, KOR 625 Cut: 572 Team Men Recurve 1. Korea 1864 2.Italy 1861 3. Netherlands 1811 Cut: 1737 Participants in this category: 163 Individual Women Compound Name Total points both distances l.ShihPci-Yi.TPE 659 2. Ploquin Cecillia. FRA 656 654 3. Eksi Hurlyc. TUR Cut: 627 Team Women Compound 1. Chinese Taipei 1947 2.Italy 1927 3. France 1913 Cut: 1892 Participants in this category: 59 Individual Men Compound Name Total points both distances 1. Boe Morten. NOR 662 2. Sitar Dejan, SLO 660 3. Henriksen Tom. DEN 658 Cut: 621 310
Team Men Compound 1. Denmark 2. Great Britain 3. Slovenia Cut: 1934 Participants in this category: 118
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Pan Am Archery Competition Mens FITA U.S. Men Take Three of Top Four Spots in Qualification Round at Pan Am Archery Competition by Bill Kelliclt - National Archery Association (204-954-3900, Main Press Center. Winnipeg)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - The United States placed all three of its archers in the top four of the men's qualification round of the Xll Pan American Games on Thursday. The top 16 archers advance to Saturday's elimination round. Butch Johnson (Woodstock, CT) led the way with 1.301 points and a first-place finish for the U.S., followed by Vic Wundcrlc (Chula Vista. CA) in third with a total of 1.274 and Jason McKittrick (Holton, IN) in fourth with a score of 1.269. Saturday's round will consist of 12-arrow. head-to-head elimination matches, with the winner of each match moving on and the loser being eliminated. The 16-pcrson field will be cut to eight, then to four, then to the gold and bronze-medal matches. The women's elimination match will be on Friday and the team rounds will take place on Sunday. Qualification Round Results from Men's Individual Archery Competition I. Richard "Butch" Johnson. USA, 1301 2. J. Stevens Cainincro. CUB, 1279 3. VicWundcrle. USA, 1274 4. Jason McKittrick, USA, 1269 5. Esteban Castaneda, MEX. 1258 6. Shawn Riggs. CAN, 1256 7. David Dalzicl, CAN. 1252 8.1. Arias Castillo, CUB. 1236 9. Robert Rusnov. CAN. 1226 10. Yasell Allue Ochoa, CUB. 1222 11. EnriqueCutino, ARG. 1216 12. J.L. Gonzalez, MEX. 1212 13. Orlando Gaerste, VEN. 1211 14. Jesus Acosta. MEX. 1206 15. Fabio Passeto. BRA, 1201 16. Leonardo Carvalho. BRA. 1194 17. C. Merles Orellana. ESA. 1183 18. Julio C. Neves, BRA. 1175 Daniel 19. Palena, ARG. 1167 20. D.F. Weber Pistilli. PAR. 1163 21. M. Cavagliatto, ARG. 1156 22. Elis Marquez, VEN, 1149 23. P. Garcia Mayora. VEN, 1125 24. N.W. RuizMcncdez, ESA. 1079
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Womens FITA U.S. Archers Denise Parker and Janet Dykman Are Top Two Qualifiers at Pan Am Archery Competition by Bill Ketlick - National Archery Association
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - United States archers Denise Parker (Salt Lake City, UT) and Janet Dykman (El Monte, CA) finished first and second, respectively, in the qualification round at the XII Pan American Games on Thursday. Parker recorded a two-day total of 1,304 points, while Dykman shot a score of 1,290. The third member of the U.S. team, Kathie Loesch (Houston, TX). also qualified for Friday's round with a seventh-place finish and a total of 1,232 points. The top 16 archers in the 24-pcrson field qualified for the elimination round. Friday's round will consist of 12-arrow. head-to-head elimination matches, with the winner of each match moving on and the loser being knocked out. The 16-pcrson field will be cut to eight, then to four, then to the gold and bronze-medal matches. The men’s elimination match will be on Saturday and the team rounds will take place on Sunday. Qualification Round Results from Women's Individual Archery Competition I. Denise Parker, USA, 1304 2. Janet Dykman, USA. 1290 3. D. Van-Lamoen Gomez, CHI, 1283 4. Yaremis Perez Ruiz. CUB, 1280 5. Erika Reyes. M EX, 1265 6. Marisol Breton, MEX, 1244 7. Kathie Loesch, USA, 1232 8. M. Ferro Moriyon.CUB, 1216 9. Adis Zamora Mclian.CUB. 1214 10. Fatima Rocha. BRA, 1214 11. Angela Cramer, CAN. 1209 12. Belen Amador, MEX, 1187 13. Julie Wclbum. CAN, 1181 14. Caroline Labrecque, CAN, 1180 15. Maria Strafacci, BRA. 1151 16. L. Burgos Echcniquc, CHI, 1 147 17. V. Gucncchea Diaz, CHI, 1138 18. Gabriela Goni. ARG. 1131 19. Catalina Car. ARG, 1115 20. Isabela Xavier. BRA. 1058 21. Judith Magras, BAR. 991 22. Purusha Maynard. BAR. 976 23. Veronica Lauric. BAR. 965 24. C. Ayala Ibarrola. PAR. 862
1999 Pan American Game Results ARCHERY Women Individual I/8 Finals: #7 seed Kathie Loesch, Houston. Texas, def. #10 Fatima Rocha, BRA. 150-147 #2 seed Janet Dykman, El Monte. Calif., def. #l5 MariaStrafacci, BRA, I52-136 #1 seed Denise Parker, Salt Lake City, Utah, def. #16 L. Burgos Echenique, CHI, 146-131
Quarterfinals Loesch def. Dykman, 107-102; Parker def. #8 M. Ferro Moriyon, CUB. 108-101
Semifinals #3 D. Van-Lamoen Gomez, CHI. def. Loesch, 106-99 #4 Yaremis Perez Ruiz, CUB. def. Parker. 105-101
Bronze Medal Match Parker def. Loesch. 110-105
Gold Medal Match Yaremis Perez Ruiz, CUB. def. D. Van-Lamoen Gomez, CHI, 107-106
FINAL STANDINGS Yaremis Perez Ruiz, CUB 2. D. Van-Lamoen Gomez, CHI 3. Denise Parker. Salt Lake City. Utah 4. Kathie Loesch. Houston, Texas. I.
SATURDAY, AUG. 7 (Top 6 & U.S. finishes) ARCHERY Men Individual l/8-Finals from Elimination Round (U.S. results only) #4 Jason McKittrick. Holton. Ind., def. # 13 Orlando Gaerste. VEN. 168-150 (168 = PAG record) #3 Vic Wunderle. Mason City. 111., def. #14 Jesus Acosta. MEX. 154-145 #1 Richard "Butch" Johnson, Woodstock, Conn., def. # 16 Leonardo Carvalho. BRA. 155-130
Quarterfinals #4 Jason McKittrick, Holton. Ind., def. #5 Esteban Castaneda, M EX. 101-91 #3 Vic Wunderle. Mason City. III., def. #11 EnriqueCutino. ARG. 95-93 #1 Richard "Butch" Johnson, Woodstock, Conn., def. #9 Robert Rusnov, CAN, 98-98 (9-7)
Semifinals #3 Vic Wunderle. Mason City. 111., def. #7 David Dalziel. CAN, 103-103 (9-8) #4 Jason McKittrick, Holton, Ind.. def. #1 Richard "Butch" Johnson. Woodstock. Conn., 110-105 (110 ties PAG record)
Bronze Medal Match #1 Richard "Butch" Johnson, Woodstock. Conn.. def. #7 David Dalziel, CAN. 107-100
Gold Medal Match #4 Jason McKittrick. Holton. Ind., def. #3 Vic Wunderle. Mason City, 111., 100-100(10-8)
FINAL STANDINGS Jason McKittrick 2. Vic Wunderle Richard “Butch” Johnson 4. David Dalziel
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2000 U.S. Olympic Team I By Bill Kellick Chula Vista, CA - The National Archery Association selected its six-member Olympic Team on Sunday that will compete in the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney. Australia. The squad includes three previous Olympians, including two medalists. The selection comes after the conclusion of the Olympic Trial Finals at the ARCO Training Center's Easton Archery Complex. The men’s team will be composed of Vic Wunderle, Justin Huish and Shane Parker, while the women’s team consists of Janet Dykman. Karen Scavottoand Denise Parker. Huish. 24, was a double gold medalist at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, winning both the individual and team gold medals. For Wunderle, 23, and Parker, 27, this will be their first Olympic Games. Wunderle, a two-time junior world champion, placed first in the Olympic Trials process with 5,332 total points. He was followed by Huish with 5,238 points and Parker with 5,214. Parker started the day in fourth place and dropped briefly down to the fifth position after the first match of the round robin. He held the fourth spot until the sixth match of the day when his 111-108 win over Jason McKittrick, coupled with Rod White’s 112-109 loss to Eric Hall, vaulted Parker into the third position. With a six-point advantage heading into the seventh and final match of the trials. Parker sealed the final spot with a 108-106 win over Hall. Butch Johnson moved into fourth place in the last match and will serve as the alternate on the men's Olympic Team. White finished fifth, followed by McKittrick. Hall and Guy Gcrig. Denise Parker, 25, is a two-time Olympian, winning a team bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics when she was 14 years old. She was also a member of the 1992 Olympic Team. Dykman, 45, was on the 1996 Olympic Team in Atlanta where she finished 16th overall. The 17-ycar-old Scavotto will be competing in her first Olympics. She was a member of the 1998 Junior World
Championship Team and is a four-time junior national champion. Dykman finished the trials with the top point total of 5,115. Scavotto was second with 5,113 points, followed by Parker with 5,106 points. Fourth-place finisher Jessica Carlson will be the alternate on the women’s team. Carlson, who started the day in sixth position, ended the trials with 4,980 points. Michelle Ragsdale was fifth, followed by Ruth Rowe, Tricia Sharp and Teresa Holm The Olympic Team coaching staff will consist of Men’s Coach Lloyd Brown, Women's Coach Nancy Myrick and Team Leader Teresa Costello. The team begins preparation for the Olympic Games on September 15 w hen they travel to the Sydney Golden Arrow Tournament in Australia. The event will be held at the archery venue that will be used for the 2000 Summer Games and will occur exactly one year before the start of the Olympics. The final standings at the 2000 Olympic Archery Trials: Men 1. Vic Wunderle 5332 2. Justin Huish 5238 3. Shane Parker 5214 4. Butch Johnson 5192 5. Rod White 5189 6. Jason McKittrick 5167 7. Eric Hall 5086 GuyGerig 8. 5043 Women 1. Janet Dykman 5115 2. Karen Scavotto 5113 3. Denise Parker 5106 4. Jessica Carlson 4980 5. Michelle Ragsdale 4954 6. Ruth Rowe 4925 7. Tricia Sharp 4655 8. Teresa Holm 4648
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People and Places Bowhunting Expo and Indoor Shoot Update Louisville, Kentucky will be the site of the third Bowhunting Expo and Indoor Shoot. This event was formerly known as the Indyshoot. Expo dales arc February 4-6,2000. Bowhunters will find a number of noncompetitive events to shoot. For example, 4Ds, "The Bowhunter’s Game", which offers bowhunters a fast paced, time limited, 3D pop-out shooting opportunity. There will be Bowhunter 3Ds which may be shot for fun or score and additional Bowhunter Shoots that will be detailed in the Expo Newsletter. All participants in the Bowhuntcr Events will be eligible for prizes, drawn at random. Bowhunters will also have an opportunity to win cash by partnering with other shooters in the S.T.A.R.S. and US Archery Championship Team Shoots that will be scheduled for the Bowhunter 3Ds, the 4Ds and other events. For the competitive archers there will be the Expo 18 meter 3 Spot target event (just like a "Vegas" round), and the S.T.A.R.S. 18 meter spot shoot using the S.T.A.R.S. team system. Additionally there will be the Dart Video Systems using the US Archery Championships Team system and a competitive 3D shoot will be offered. In these events there will be Pro/ Championship, Flights/Scmi Pro and Trophy divisions. The Bowhunting Expo welcomes four new sponsors: US & International Archer. Hoyt USA, Longhorn Archery Systems and Stanley Hips Targets who join our longtime sponsors AMO, Easton. Delta. TW Enterprises. Dart Systems and 4Ds. The Bowhunter’s Game. In addition to the shooting events there will be manufacturer displays, dealers exhibits, hunting and shooting seminars, wildlife displays and more. For more information or to get on our Expo newsletter list, send your name, address, etc., ore-mail that info to: Bowhunting Expo 5207 Villa View Dr. Farmington, NM 87402, 1-800-672-9022 or E-mail: bob@indyshootout.com.
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New Location For BCY
BCY, Inc., manufacturer of450 Plus and DynaFLIGHT bowstring material has outgrown its facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut and has relocated to: 50 McDermott Road North Haven, CT 06473 Since 1992, BCY has operated from downtown Bridgeport, but the Bridgeport building and the area needed a lot of renovation and improvement, hence the move to the new facility. Ray Browne, President of BCY, notes that "manufacturing efficiency has increased in the new building enabling BCY to continue offering its full range of archery bowstring and serving materials at the most competitive prices. The move will also enable us to continue servicing the industry with quick deliveries during this period of significant growth. As always, our sales and technical staff will continue to be available to handle questions and process orders.” Research and development will be extended in the new facility to ensure that BCY continues to offer the archery industry the very latest and the very best fibers needed for top performance in archery bowstring material and serving. BCY shares the new 23.000 square foot facility with its sister company, Wyrepak Industries. For more information, please contact: BCY, Inc. 50 McDermott Rd. North Haven, CT 06473 203-787-7970 • fax: 203-787-7979 e-mail: bcyray@msn.com www.bcyfibcrs.com
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North American Bowhunters Likins, Huffman, Crowe and Shultz Earn Pro Titles in LaCrosse/McKenzie “Pennsylvania Open”
Event ?\ttracts Archers From 33 States and Europe WARREN, PA One of the most challenging courses of the entire season awaited the nearly 1,000 NABH archers competing here this weekend in the LaCrosse/McKenzie "Pennsylvania Open.” The LaCrosse/ McKenzie "Pennsylvania Open,” hosted by the Elk Town Archers was the final stop on a grueling four-event qualifying tour that brings archers to different locations throughout the continental United States. The Tom Crowe tournament scries culminates, July 31-August 1. in Oklahoma City, OK, with the NABH Kawasaki/Gamc Finder Championship. The competition featured events in six pro and semi-pro classes; including Pro Men’s Open, Pro Women’s Open, Pro Men’s Limited, Pro Men’s Senior (50 years and older). Men's Semi Pro and Women's Semi Pro. Hunter Division competitions include Men’s Hunter Open, Men’s Senior Hunter Open, Women’s Hunter Open, Men’s Hunter Unlimited, Men’s Hunter Limited, Barebow, Traditional and several Physically Challenged. Youth and Cub classes. Since Pennsylvania is known nationally as an outdoorsman's paradise, the event proved very popular among the region’s many bowhunters. Al the close of the competition on Sunday, it was London. KY, professional archer Ken Likins capturing top honors in the Pro Men’s Open competition. Likins shot a two-day score of 412, including 13 shots in the 12-ring. "The dense cover and steep hills of western Pennsylvania always present a challenging event for our archers," said NABH Shooting Events Director Eric Banks. "This was truly one of the more difficult courses faced this year, and proved to be the perfect setting to prepare for our upcoming Kawasaki/Game Finder Championship in Oklahoma." Horseshoe, NC. pro Johnny Heath finished second in the Men's Pro competition with a score of405. Allen Conner of Attalls. AL. earned the third-place prize with a two-day score of402. 314
Alicia Shultz, a relatively new name in the NABH pro ranks. earned the title in the Women’s Pro Division. The Bloomsburg, PA. pro finished the event with a two-day score of 373 (including 7 shots in the 12-ring) to cam the lop prize in the Women’s Pro Division. Finishing in a tie for second place was Menard. TX. pro Ginger Nasworthy and Lauric Watson of Cave Creek, AZ. Nasworthy and Watson each fired two-day scores of372. Thomas Crowe of Wilsonville. OR, canted a first-place finish in the Pro Men’s Senior Division. Randall Jones of Lula. GA. finished second in this division. Turner, ME. archer Roger Thibault finished third in the Pro Men’s Seniors competition. Rodney Huffman, Benton. MO, finished on top in Pro Men’s Limited Competition. Ryan Jeffries of Louisville. KY. won first-place honors in the Semi Pro event, while Krissy Wright. Peoria, AZ. took home the first place check from the new Women’s Semi Pro competition. The Hunter division competitions drew archers from throughout the nation. Joe Gargasz of New Castle. PA. earned the top spot in the Men’s Hunter Open. Huntington, WV. archer Chuck Ncasc grabbed the Men’s Senior Hunter title. Other Hunter Division winners included Andy Pawlowicz of Butler, PA. in the Men's Limited Class. Thomas Crites of Buckhannon. WV, in the Men's Hunter Unlimited Class, Shane Moore. Riverside. MO, in Barebow. Lisa Fennell. Jackson, NJ, in Women’s Open and Tom Frye. Lovettsville, VA, in the Traditional class. In the Youth Classes. Tom Dagit of DePcrc. WL grabbed the Youth Male Open (ages 16-18) title, while Danny Evans of Monticello, IL. took first in the Youth Male Open (ages 13-15) Other youths winning their classes included Trevor Loomis of Fulton. NY. in the Youth Male Limited. Amanda Schatz of Emporium, PA. in the Youth Female, Randy Oitker of Plainville. IL. in the Cubs (ages 10-12) and Gregory Hancock of Blairsville, PA. in the Cubs (9 and under). St. Louis, MO. archer Charles Sharp captured the Men’s Physically Challenged Crossbow event. D.J. Bluma earned the Youth title in this class, Greg Vowcll of Lake Zurich. IL. won the Physically Challenged Compound event. Held at the Elk Town Archers Club Grounds, the LaCrosse/ McKenzie “Pennsylvania Open" drew shooters from 33 states and Europe. The youth division drew a total of 70 participants ages 18 and under. NABH, a division of Cabela’s Sportsman’s Quest, Inc., is sponsored by Kawasaki ATV’s, Winnebago Industries. Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lund Boats, LaCrosse Footwear. API Outdoors, Mossy Oak. Rcaltrce, Gamefindcr. McKenzie. Bushnell, Easton, Mathews. PSE, Electronic Awards, Pentax, Hoyt, Morrell Targets, Specialty Archcry, Tomorrow’s Resources Unlimited (T.R.U. Ball), Toxonics, Wildlife Research. High Country Archery and Carter Releases. Chevy’s Suburban/Tahoc are the official sport utility vehicles of Sportsman’s Quest. LaCrosse is the official footwear of Cabela’s Sportsman’s Quest.
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RESULTS NABU LaCrosse/McKenzie “Pennsylvania Open” June 26-27, 1999 - Warren, Pennsylvania
Boothe, Huffman, Thibault and Barnes Earn Pro Titles in Lund/A.P.I. “Minnesota Open” Event Attracts Archers From 36 States.
Pro Men’s Open London. KY 1. Ken Likins Horseshoe. NC 2. Johnny Heath 3. Allen Conner Attalla. AL Pro Men’s Limited 1. Rodney Huffman Benton. MO Pineville. LA 2. Micky Fisher Colorado Springs, CO 3. William Pellegrino Pro Men’s Seniors 1. Thomas E. Crowe Wilsonville. OR Lula, GA 2. Randall Jones Turner. ME 3. Roger Thibault Pro Women’s Open 1. Alicia Shultz Bloomsburg. PA Menard, TX 2. Ginger Nasworthy Cave Creek, AZ 3. Lauric Watson Semi Pro Louisville, KY 1. Ryan Jeffries 2. Tony Tazza Boswell. PA 3. Wesley VanHornMiddlcburg. PA 389 Women’s Semi Pro Peoria. AZ 1. Krissy Wright Men’s Hunter Open New Castle, PA 1. Mike Gargasz Shinnston. WV 2. Mike Cogar New Wilmington, PA 3. John Irvine Women's Hunter Open Jackson. NJ 1. Lisa Fennell 372 2. Amber Dawson Robesonia. PA Buckhannon. WV 370 3. Camilla Crites Men's Hunter Seniors Huntington. WV 1. Chuck Ncase 2. Tom Thompson Evening Shade. AR 379 Mahomet. IL 3. Butch Heath Men's Hunter Limited Butler. PA 1. Andy Pawlowicz 2. Benjamin BuhlcrGrampion. PA 327 Scott City. MO 3. Alan Blow Men's Hunter Unlimited Buckhannon, WV 391 1. Thomas Crites New Castle. PA 2. Joseph Fazio Sandy Creek, NY 3. Wendell Miller Barebow Riverside. MO 1 Shane Moore Traditional Lovettsville. VA 1. Tom Frye Youth Male Open - Ages 16-18 DcPerc. WI 1. Tom Dagit Youth Male Open - Ages 13-15 Monticello. IL 1 Danny Evans Youth Male Limited 1. Trevor Loomis Fulton. NY Youth Female I. Amanda Schatz Emporium. PA 301 Youth Cub Class - Ages 10-12 1. Randy Oitkcr Plainville. IL Youth Cub Class - z\gcs 9 & Under 1. Gregory Hancock Blairsville. PA Physically Challenged Compound Men 1. Greg Vowcll Lake. Zurich Physically Challenged Crossbow Men 1. Charles Sharp St. Louis. MO Physically Challenged Crossbow Youth 1. D.J. Bluma Waukesha, WI
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Lanesboro, Minn. A surprisingly large number of short distance targets brought some unexpected challenges for the nearly 1,000 NABH archers competing here this weekend in the Lund/A.P.I. “Minnesota Open." The Lund/ A.P.L "Minnesota Open," hosted by the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center staff, as well as Colin Boothe with the help of many other volunteers, was the third stop on a grueling fourevent qualifying tour that brings archers to different locations throughout the continental United States. The tournament series culminates. July 31-August I. in Oklahoma City. OK. with the NABU Kawasaki/Game Finder Championship. The competition featured events in six pro and semi-pro classes; including Pro Men's Open. Pro Women's Open. Pro Men's Limited. Pro Men's Senior (50 years and older). Men's Semi Pro and Women's Semi Pro. I luntcr Division competitions include Men's Hunter Open. Men’s Senior Hunter Open. Women's Hunter Open, Men's Hunter Unlimited, Men's Hunter Limited. Barebow. Traditional and several Physically Challenged. Youth and Cub classes. Since Minnesota is known nationally as an outdoorsman's paradise, the event proved very popular among the region's many bowhunters. At the close of the competition on Sunday, it was Harrisburg. LA. professional archer Colin Boothe capturing top honors in the Pro Men's Open competition. Boothe shot a two-day score of 438, including 21 shots in the 12-ring. “As expected, this location proved very popular among the many archers competing here this weekend," said NABH Shooting Events Director Eric Banks. "Due to numerous short-distance shots, the archers were forced to target the “ 12-ring" - a gamble that some seldom take." Attalla. LA. pro Allen Conner finished second in the Men's Pro competition with a score of428. Jeremiah Upp of Lancaster, OH. earned the third-place prize with a two-day score of419. Veteran NABH archer Sherry Barnes earned the title in the Women's Pro Division. The Overbrook. OK. pro finished the event with a two-day score of 404 (including 9 shots in the 12-ring) to earn the top prize in the Women’s Pro Division. 3I5
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Gadsden. AL, pro Kathy Caudle grabbed second place in the Women’s Pro Division recording a final score of397. Third place on the women’s side went to Ginger Nasworthy of Menard, TX. Nasworthy fired a two-day score of 392. Roger Thibault of Turner. ME. earned a first-place finish in the Pro Men's Senior Division. Thomas Crosse of Wilsonville, OR, finished second in this division. Grand Rapids, MI, archer Frank Rus finished third in the Pro Men's Seniors competition. Rodney Huffman. Benton. MO. finished on top in Pro Men’s Limited Competition. Les Bressler of Waterville. PA. won first-place honors in the Semi Pro event, while Krissy Wright. Peoria, AZ, took home the first place check from the new Women’s Semi Pro competition. The Hunter Division competitions drew archers from throughout the nation. Gene Witt of Natrona Heights, PA earned the top spot in the Men’s Hunter Open. Evening Shade, AR. archer Tom Thompson grabbed the Men’s Senior Hunter title. Other Hunter Division winners included Ken Enquest of Longmont, CO, in the Men’s Limited Class, Dan Evans of DeBorgia, MT, in the Men’s Hunter Unlimited Class, John Helms. Kansas City, MO, in Barebow, Della Schafer, Peace Valley, MO, in Women’s Open and Darrell Meisel. Linn, MO. in the Traditional class. In the Youth classes, Joel Beskar of River Falls, Wl, grabbed the Youth Male Open (ages 16-18) title, while Elliot Heath of Green Bay, WI, took first in the Youth Male Open (ages 13-15). Other youths winning their classes included David Jaeggi of Davenport, I A. in the Youth Male Limited, Elisa Rue of Fort Wayne, IN, in the Youth Female, Austin Miland of Eau Claire, Wl, in the Cubs (ages 10-12) and Dustin Jarman of Edgemont, MN. in the Cubs (9 and under). St. Louis, MO, archer Charles Sharp captured the Men’s Physically Challenged Crossbow event. Greg Gross of Clifton, IL, won the Physically Challenged Compound event. Held at the Eagle Blufl’Environmcntal Learning Center, the Lund/ A.P.I. “Minnesota Open" drew shooters from 36 states. The youth divisions drew a total of 88 participants ages 18 and under.
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State Score Pro Men’s Open 438 LA Colin Boothe AL 428 Allen Conner OH 419 Jeremiah Upp Pro Men’s Limited 389 Rodney Huffman MO William Pelligrino CO 383 LA 380 Tony ConqucsIV Pro Men’s Seniors ME 412 Roger Thibault Thomas E. Crowe OR 406 404 Frank Rus ME Pro Women’s Open 404 Sherry Barnes OK 397 Kathy Caudle AL Ginger Nasworthy TX 392 Semi Pro PA 408 Les Bressler IA 407 Gene Goddard Wesley VanHorn PA 406 Women's Semi Pro Krissy Wright AZ 372 Men’s Hunter Open Gene Witt PA 409 Darren Jaarda MI 408 Roger Innis 1A 401 Women's Hunter Open Della Schafer MO 420 Karen Evans MT 410 Leila Scott KS 404 Men’s Hunter Seniors Tom Thompson AR 408 Jerry Yost 394 MI Jerry Gilliam IL 392 Men’s Hunter Limited Ken Enquest CO 390 Dave Bales KS 380 Dean Coulter MO 377 Men's Hunter Unlimited Dan Evans MT 413 Richard Heminy MO 402 Jim Admire MO 397 Barebow John Helms MO 348 Traditional Darrell Meisel MO 368 Youth Male Open - Ages 16-18 Joel Beskar Wl 418 Youth Male Open - Ages 13-15 Elliot Heath Wl 419 Youth Male Limited David Jaeggi IA 396 Youth Female Elisa Rue IN 408 Youth Cub Class - Ages 10-12 Austin Miland WI 422 Youth Cub Class - Ages 9 & Under Dustin Jarman 426 Physically Challenged Compound Men Greg Gross IL 373 Physically Challenged Crossbow Men Charles Sharp 67 MO
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Randy was born on November 13, 1957, in Lancaster, California. A graduate of Washington State University with a Veterinarian Degree and now resides in Arizona with his wife, Tammy and two children, Jacob, age 2 and Levi, just born December 23, 1998
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Shooters Sizzle At The Great Labes Shootout Photos and Story by Rhonda Campbell
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Each child is a winner in the Future Bow-hunters shoot' AU the kids receive award pendants and bags tilled with assorted archcry' accessories.
The Future Bow-hunters shoot at a variety' oflife-like targets including the small rock-critters.
“Wow! This is great! I cleaned the course", remarked a shooter as he left the range on Saturday afternoon. “1 didn't do so well today, said his buddy, but I really had a good time out there!" These were the sentiments reflected by most shooters who attended the eighth annual I.B.O. Great Lakes Shootout. Over 1.375 shooters registered to compete in this year's tournament. hosted by the Gem City Outdoorsmen Club m McKean, Pennsylvania on June 11-13. Shooters from all over the United States came pouring in as early as Thursday morning to get a kickstart on the weekend's events. The action really began to rev up on Friday as crowds of shooters and spectators saturated the grounds! They were at registration! They were at the practice range! They were at the Bowhunter Defense Range! They were at the S.T.A.R.S. booth! They were at the Easton Eagle Eye Range! They were visiting the vendors! They were everywhere... and they were having a great time too! The ranges opened early on Saturday, and earlybird shooters descended onto their designated areas. A new format greeted amateur shooters who had placed in the top I Oof their class al the previous leg of the Triple Crown series. Like the pros, they were placed into peer groups, and required to shoot 20 targets on Saturday and 20 targets on Sunday. Master and traditional class peers led the way onto the ranges at 7:00 a.m.. followed by peers from all other classes, ending with the pros. The sun scorched shooters on the field and meadow ranges, while those who shot tn the woods were surrounded with
continuous darkness! McKenzie targets were set at various distances and angles among the trees, brush, hills and dales. "Yardages were so deceiving", was a common phrase that echoed throughout the weekend! Twenty-seven little Future Bowhunters gathered at the McKenzie 10 target range on Saturday afternoon. They were surrounded by excited parents and spectators who had come to watch and cheer them on. Like the adults, they shot at a variety of targets ranging from the large life-like buck to the small rock-critters. All the kids had a great time shooting! All the adults had a great time watching! Al the end of the shoot, it was Kristin lieatley who emerged with the highest score. But in this event, all the children arc winners! After the shoot, each child was presented with a handsome award pendant, a bag of assorted archery related accessories, and a hearty handshake from LB.O. President. Ken Watkins Everyone went away with a smile! The McKenzie Shoot Out premiered on Saturday evening. First place winners from each class of the previous Triple Crown leg were paired together in a sudden death shootout for a $1,000.00 purse. Targets were set at unmarked distances on a designated range, with shooters required to hit a dot placed on his or her designated target. Each round passed quickly as successful shooters dwindled away. The final shootout took place between semi-pro shooter Todd Cook and pro shooter George Dixon Dixon's 38 yard shot nailed the dot. giving him the claim to fame for this tension filled event! Sunday was an exciting day for everyone. The weather was
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sizzling, and so were the shooters! Competitors descended from the ranges and headed to the vendor area for some socializing before the day’s end. Score cards were in by 2:00 p.m. and scores were tallied, followed by shootoffs and the Awards Ceremony. The mens pro division was dominated by Hoyt shooter, Nathan Brooks. Mathews shooter. Alicia Shultz topped the leader board with the first place win in the ladies pro division. Other winners in the pro ranks included fingers shooter Rodney Huffman, and senior pro shooter Ronnie Smart Semi-pro winners included Sandi Friend (SPF) and Lynn Wilson (SPM). First place winners in the amateur divisions included Darlene Pacha (FBO). April Burger(FBR). Jeremy Jarrett (MBO). Justin Hoon (MBR) and Gregg Vowcll (PCMB). Senior shooter. Jack Romeo, claimed first place in the new Masters division (MCBH). for shooters aged sixty and over. Linda Koris (FSR) and Robert Clark (MSR) also topped the leader board in the senior shooter divisions Winning shooters in the finger divisions included Kim Fowler (FBF), Tom Blanton Jr. (MBA), John Inlow (MCU) and David Jaeggi (YMF). Winners in the traditional shooter divisions included Rcnac Parsons-Whiffen (FTRD). Bill Trego (TRD) and Randy Epling(RU). First place winners in the youth and CUB divisions included Amber Dawson (YF), Elliot Heath (YR13). Matthew Zickafoosc (YR 15) and Samantha Kline (CUB). Although there can be only one winner per division, all shooters who competed at this tournament are to be congratulated for their hard work and effort during this tough and exciting event. The Bowhuntcr Challenge takes place at Nelsonville. Ohio on July 911. and will determine who will claim the title of this year’s Triple Crown Winner. See you there!
(L-R): Kim Kulicki. Leslie Rindfuss and Jayne Rindfuss help out wherever needed during the shoot The Rindfussfamily will play a major part m hosting the upcoming LB O. World Shoot in August!
FBR winner. April Burger, and Masters division shooter. Bob Gresser. stop to discuss archery tips and techniques after the tournament.
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International Bowhunter Challenge Final Countdown to the "World" Nelsonville, Ohio - July 9-11, 1999 Photos and Story By Rhonda Campbell
L-R 1st place winners at this tournament included Jack Wallace (PMR), Bob Harrell (MCBH), Linda Gresser (FSR), Frank Carr (PSR), Elisa Rue (YF). Elliot Heath (YR-13) and Charles Washleck (YR-15). Well this is it folks! A remark that was repeated among shooters as they made their way onto the ranges to shoot. The third and final jewel of the I.B.O. National Triple Crown scries of shoots was well underway! Over 1.350 shooters and spectators Hooded into Ohio's beautiful 1 locking Valley to attend the International Bowhuntcr Challenge on the weekend of July 9-11. held on the campus of Hocking Technical College in Nelsonville. What an exciting weekend it was! The combined scores from this, and the previous two Triple Crown shoots, would determine the Overall National Triple Crown winners in each shooting class. Arrows flew fast and furious as participants vied for top billing on the leader board Shooters registered as early as Thursday afternoon. By Friday and Saturday things began to heat up as crowds of participants and their guests saturated the Exhibit Hall, practice range, Bowhuntcr Defense range and Easton Eagle Eye area. People enjoyed exploring the campus and taking train rides to and from the nearby town Many participants registered for the S.T.A.R.S. event before heading to their respective ranges. Anyone who has attended this tournament in the past knows that they are in for a lot of exercise here. Targets were set among the steep hills, rocky crags, crevices, cliffs and anything else that would challenge every skill a shooter had! On Saturday afternoon. 26 Future Bowhunters faced some challenging terrain as they assembled on the hilly range next to the Exhibit Hall. The talented little archers took their best shots as parents and spectators
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L-R: LB O President. Ken Watkins. presents prize checks to McKenzie Shoot Out winner, Bob Clark (MSR), and 2nd place winner. Rodney Huffman (PMF).
cheered them on. Although Kyle Wolfe had the highest score for the event, every youngster was presented with an award and a bag of archery accessories that made them smile from car to ear. Everyone is a winner at the Future Bowhunters event! A large crowd ofspectators gathered near the practice range on Saturday evening. The McKenzie Shootoff was underway. Spectators were concentrating almost as hard as the contenders in this tension filled event New to this year’s Triple Crown series, the McKenzie Shootoff is quickly gaining popularity. First place winners from the Great Lakes Shoot Out competed with each other in a sudden death shootoff for a S1,000.00 purse Competition dwindled away until it came to a final challenge between pro fingers shooter, Rodney Huffman, and amateur senior shooter. Bob Clark. Each man took his shot at the 47 yard turkey target The crowd went wild as Bob Clark was proclaimed the winner! He was presented a check for SI ,000.00 by I.B.O. President. Ken Watkins. Huffman, received a check for S500.00 for his 2nd place win. as well. Sunday saw a mix of smiles and frowns among shooters, as the tournament scries neared its close. Winning archers received awards at a ceremony held on Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to all winners in all the divisions! Pro shooter. Jack Wallace, reigned as the winner for this year’s International Bowhuntcr Challenge. Darla Owen also claimed 1st place in the women’s pro division. Frank Carr’s efforts rewarded him with
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Left: Tom Blanton Jr. (MBA) looks on as Randy Epling (RU) makes his shot, during McKenzie Shootoffon Saturday night. top billing in the senior pro division Rodney Huffman out shot the competition to claim 1st place in the pro fingers division, once again. Timothy Young dominated the mens semi-pro division, while Dawn Larson claimed the 1st place win in the womens semi-pro division Karen Evans (FBO) and Erin Haendigcs-Huth (FBR) claimed 1st place in their divisions, for the tournament. Chris VanDcvcnder out shot the competition to claim 1st place in the MBO division, the largest division of all! Ray Young emerged as the winner in the MBR division, also a large division. Gregg Yowell (PCMB) topped the leader board in his division as well. The amateur senior divisions are quickly growing! Linda Gresser (FSR) and Lester Jones (MSR) reigned as Queen and King in each of these divisions. Boh Harrell reclaimed 1st place position in the Masters (MCBH) division. First place winners in the finger shooting divisions included Tammy Davison (FBF) and Jack Jones (MCU). along with Tom Blanton Jr. (MBA) and David Jaeggi (YMF), once again. Winners in the traditional shooter divisions included Renae Parsons-Whiffen (FTRD), John Hood (MTRD) and Boh Bass (RU) Winners in the Youth and CUB divisions were Elisa Rue (YF), Elliot Heath (YR13), Charles Washleck (YR 15) and Austin Miland (CUB). Rodney Huffman, Elliot Heath and Renae Parsons-Whiffen were the only three shooters to claim I st place wins at all 3 tournaments in the Triple Crown series, becoming Overall Triple Crown winners as well! Other Overall Triple Crown winners included Dave Stepp (PMR), Alicia Shultz (PRF), Tom Crowe (PSR), Dawn Larson (SPF), Darin
Stan and Darla Owen enjoy sharing Elliot Heath dominated the male archery together. Darla took 1st youth class throughout the Triple place in the womens Pm division this Crown series, and claimed the title weekend, while Stan s 8th place win of Overall Triple Crown winner. put him well above the majority' in the growing Semi-Pm division.
Christcnbcrry (SPM), Samantha Kline (CUB). Kim Fowler (FBF), Karen Evans (FBO). April Burger (FBR). Linda Koris (FSR). Ted Donkins (MBA). Gary Stutd (MBO). Justin Hoon (MBR). Bob Harrell (MCBH). John Inlow (MCU). Roger Caldwell (MSR). Gregg Yowell (PCMB), Randy Epling (RU). Darrell George (MTRD). Elisa Rue (YF). David Jaeggi (YMF), and Charles Washleck (YR15). Most participants who attended the Triple Crown scries will also shoot the I.B.O. World Championships, in Clymer, New York, next month. Get ready . the countdown to the World has begun! Hope to see you all there?
Left: Tom Crowe (PSR) and Linda Gresser (FSR) join the shooter lineup on the practice range. Crowe placed 2nd at this tournament. and 1st in the overall series, while Gresser placed 1st this weekend and 2nd overall.
L-Rfront: Twins Jessica and Jennifer Kline have enjoyed shooting in the Future Bow Hunters events this season. L-R back: 1998 World CUB class winner. Cara Fernandez (YF). and 1999 Overall CUB class winner. Samantha Kline. SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1999
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A Champion Builds His Legacy By Matthew J. Malek
Hollis Lankford
With victories in over 130 invitational tournaments, six Senior Olympics and many other honors to his name, you'd think Hollis Lankford would decide to slow down. Especially at the age of 80. when many competitors might simply enjoy reflecting on past glories and watching new, talented archers take to the field. But not Hollis. As a man for whom many achievements came after the age of retirement he continues his love of the sport with a renewed dedication to its growth and with the introduction of his Kwik Clik Panic Master™, an invention that has brought hint so much success and which he hopes will help other competitors as well. Lankford's development into a professional target archer did not. like some competitors, begin in the childhood he spent in Southern Indiana. Rather, he got hisstart in 1957 after his brother-in-law told him that Indiana would soon allow bow and arrow hunting. An expert marksman in the military. Lankford took to the sport immediately and quickly became a competitor in his new home of Ft. Worth. Texas. Lankford had moved to Texas to begin his 25-ycar career as a helical welder for General Dynamics Corporation where he worked on fighter planes. His membership in both the NFAA and the Texas Field Archcry Association in 1962 began his string of victories. 29 state championships and 130 more invitationals followed his first win in a 1968 Texas 322
Invitational. Along the way the honors included the Southern Sectionals with five first, one second and three third place trophies. Lankford also brought his talents to the Senior Olympics with five Gold Medals and one Silver Medal. The Olympics also gave Lankford the opportunity to realize a kind of personal best. During the 1995 Tucson. Arizona games he competed against "someone 1 had wanted to beat for years. Bill Betner, a professional and an excellent competitor." Likewise he takes pride in having defeated Jim McDonald, an all-around champion who Lankford recognizes as an excellent archer. The victories and trophies arc near and dear to Lankford's heart but they only tell part of the story of his involvement with archcry. For fifteen years he served as director of the American Round in Texas and watched the organization grow from five competitors to over 100 people. His dedication to the Irving. Texas Bowhunters Association earned him a Certificate of Merit in 1999. Lankford takes special pride in a Certificate of Sincere Appreciation from the same organization in 1995. Its inscription reads. “Your big bear hugs and your dedication to the tradition of archcry arc comforting and inspiring to many who know you." Appropriately. Lankford has earned part of this recognition as an instructor. Since 1967 he has coached professionals. amateurs and young people in the sport. For two years he was a friend to both the Boy and Girl Scouts in Texas, providing training and inspiration. He remembers all of his students with pride but has special affection for Tommy Sprinkle. Sprinkle, who is a pianist for the Dallas Texas Symphony Orchestra, became a state and sectional champion in Texas in the 1960's and 1970's with Lankford's care and guidance. Lankford’s association with these and other competitors are a part of what he says helped to sustain his success in the sport. But he also credits the instructions of L.D. Molder, a professional archer who, in his eighties, still shoots competitively. Molder has been a friend as well as a fan and has competed with Lankford in the Senior Olympics. "Hollis will go out of his way more than anyone to help a person get into archcry, to do anything to help them and to encourage them to join an association. More people (in Texas archery) know Hollis than any other one person." Molder said.
Along with the guidance of Molder, Lankford attributes his achievements to some other fundamentals he believes a professional must possess. These include maintaining good physical health and having the ability to visualize every shot. “You have to mentally shoot every arrow into that X-ring. If you miss, don't worry about it. Forget about losing. You never know - the next time you might win," Lankford said. He also credits his ability to accept a variety of triumphs and defeats as well as a strong faith in St. Sebastian. I le says that age has been neither a barrier nor an advantage in competing. Yet Lankford also gives the lion's share of credit to something he has used throughout his career - a special clicker of his own design. It is this innovation that Lankford hopes will be his lasting legacy to archery. Using his skills as a welder and metal worker he fashioned a small, elegant device that has helped him combat the enemy of many an archer, target panic. The design, which Lankford officially calls the Kwik Clik Panic Master™, was bom in 1975 for use in target and field shooting. Lankford has always been a finger shooter, pushing and pulling the arrow simultaneously. The Kwik Clik controls target panic by making the shooter pull with the same tension on every draw, and the shooter relaxes, rather than releases, his finger muscles to complete the shot. “Ifyou practice with the Kwik Clik for thirty days with your eyes closed, your mind will respond to the sound of the click and you'll shoot with precision and accuracy. If you have target panic it will fix it and if used when you start archery you will never develop target panic." Lankford said. Lankford's unique design earned him the interest of fellow competitors and Al
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Henderson, the instructor, author and Olympian who Lankford praises as being “the best instructor I’ve ever met." Henderson told him that he operated his clicker beautifully and that it would help to make him a champion. Despite the interest in his design Lankford never envisioned making it available to others. But all that changed in September. 1998 when he returned to Southern Indiana to be with his family in Evansville. Lankford showed the Kwik Clik to his nephew Steve, who also has had success in metalworking and production. Together they created Hollis Lankford Industries Incorporated, the company which now manufactures and sells the product for S39.95 and S4.95 shipping and handling. The Kwik Clik combines quality, durability and a compact design with all-metal construction and is for use with arrow rests from Star Hunter™. Springe™. Cavalier™. Super Flyte™ and #A Nap Center Flipper Rest. Orders maybe sent to Hollis Lankford Industries Incorporated. P.O. Box 5591, Evansville, IN 47716-5591. Based on both the success of the design and the worldwide interest in archcry Steve and Hollis are confident that the product will quickly have a global following. Not surprisingly Steve, who is the company's president, has great pride in the product and his uncle, the company’s vice president. “Hollis is an incredible archer and a real giant in the sport. It’s an honor to be a part of making something so fundamental to his success a reality for other competitors, “Steve Lankford said. And Lankford is not alone in his admiration for the product. Hollis’ mentor L.D. Molder said that the product “is a really good addition to the sport." Molder cited professionals such as Frank and Becky Pearson as competitors that could benefit from using the Kwik Clik. With the introduction of the Kwik Clik Panic Master™ Lankford has not only taken his dedication to archery into a new personal arena but also has given the sport a kind of legacy. It is one that has played an enormous part in his string of titles and championships and which he hopes can benefit other competitors, especially young people. “Young people arc the future of this sport. I hope that whatever contributions I have made will help to instill in them the love of archery that 1 have had for many years to come."
Clicker Shooting By Frank Pearson Generally people shoot with a clicker for one of two reasons: They need a draw check, or they need a triggering mechanism, something to tell them when to shoot. Learning to shoot with a clicker involves spending some time shooting lots of shots into a bale up close and without a sight. You need to get the feel of what is required to set the clicker off and how to shoot a smooth shot after the click. With a recurve bow. the clicker is generally used to ensure that the bow is shot at the same draw length every time. As the recurve bow is drawn back, the archer must anchor softly, achieve string alignment, aim and continue pushing and pulling until the clicker goes off and then drops the string. Once the motion is started don’t slop. There arc other ways to shoot with a recurve and clicker, but this is what 1 suggest. Shooting with a clicker and a compound bow is a little different. Draw length of the bow is the most important thing. When you set up so the tip of your arrow is at the clicker, you must have some leverage left so you can pull or push or both to get through the clicker. You want to be able to aim and slowly come through the clicker. You need to have a release that you can set off when the clicker clicks. SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1999
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Press Releases ARRO LAST TARGET SYSTEM
Upon receiving my latest issue of Archery. 1 read the product evaluation article on the Arro Last Target System. I am very familiar with the product and would like to give you my opinion. Here are some details (orbackground). • Competitive archer for 39 years going after my 1 Oth National title in Watkins Glen, New York • Pro shop owner for 9 years • Have used this system both on shop level, club level and personal home use In our store we have 14 lanes which are used by day shooters and 3 leagues a week, 365 days a year. We installed this system and didn't tum them for 2 years. We have never had a passthrough nor any trouble with them whatsoever. They do lose some of their cosmetic appeal with repeated use but if you move your target around there is no problem. As far as bounce-outs, you get maybe 3 in 300.1 shoot at 39 pounds and I honestly cannot say my bounce-out average is any different than with cedar, excelsior, hay or stuffed bags. Arro Last has a personal model on the market that is wonderful. It is a little pricy for the average consumer (retails for S94.99) but when you average this cost out over years of service, it is very economical. This target can stand alone and regardless of the poundage you shoot, it will not tip over. Plus with the coating on it, it is weather resistant (and as you know, the Northwest gets pretty wet). It does not mold, fall apart and will last for years. I highly recommend this product and the people behind it. Jeannie Hall Archery World Inc. 803 Grand Blvd. Vancouver. WA 98661 324
Darton Introduces New Yukon™ Single Cam Bow
It’s hard to believe that DARTON Archery will soon be celebrating 50 years as a top manufacturer of Archery equipment. It’s not hard to believe they used every day to perfect that equipment when you take a look at one of their newest offerings, the YUKON. The YUKON is one of the most aesthetically pleasing pieces of equipment ever with its CNC machined, scalloped deflex riser, smooth drawing Single Cam C/ P/S (Controlled Power System) and your choice of dependable, power storing SimulFlex split or FlcxPower straight limbs. The YUKON is one great shooting bow and this beauty is in the DARTON TROPHY SERIES which is supposed to be their ‘Value’ Series where you get a lot of bow for not a lol of money. Rex Darlington, President of DARTON Archery made the announcement, “The YUKON is an exceptional value regardless of the purpose of the purchase. This bow, while a part of our TROPHY Scries, has been designed and manufactured with the most advanced techniques and using the most modem of materials. The result is a rugged piece of high-tech equipment that utilizes many of the features found in our higher priced bows." “For example, the YUKON is built on a lightweight, super strong CNC aluminum
riser, features our matched, high-strength limbs and then is fitted with our C/P/S Single Cam System with interchangeable modules. This is one fast, accurate shooting bow and it’s one of the easiest to tune so every one will shoot their best." The YUKON is available in both right and left hand models, has a 7" brace height. is 35 7/16" axle to axle, weighs a light 3.7 lbs. and 80% let off. Draw weights range from 50 to 70 lbs. and draw lengths of 26 inches to 31 inches. For archers looking for a bam burner at a bam burning price the YU KON will fit the bill, nicely! For more information sec your local DARTON dealer or contact: DARTONARCHERY 3540 Darton Road Hale, Ml 48739 517-728-4314 www.Dartonarchery.com
The Bohning Company, Ltd. donates arrowbuilding supplies to one of the country’s largest 4-H youth archery programs. The Bohning Company, Ltd. recently donated arrowbuilding supplies to one of the country’s largest 4-H youth archery programs. These supplies and accessories arc being utilized for youth archcry instruction in various Michigan counties beginning an archery program. Patrick Cudney, County Extension Youth Agent, stated, “because of the generous support of people and companies such asBohning. youth archcry will continue to be an excellent learning and youth development tool, helping us educate the young archers of tomorrow - today.” Larry Griffith, President of the Bohning Company, states, “Bohning is dedicated to educating our youth to the positive aspects of archery. They are the future of this industry and deserve the chance to find out just how exciting archery can be." The Bohning Company, Ltd. 7361 N. 7 Mile Road Lake City, MI 49651 616-229-4247 THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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“Competition shooters know something that has not yet dawned on the average bowhunter. That is. that next to a release aid, a high quality stabilizer will do more to balance and perfect your shooting, than any other archery accessory. “ Jim Fitzgerald. President. X-Ring Archery Products. Richmond. KY - The "best kept secret” in archery circles, is the beneficial efTect a shock absorbing stabilizer, whether it is the onc-shol-day of a bowhuntcr or the all-day grind of competition. “In the '70s.” Jim Fitzgerald. President of X-Ring Archcry notes, “bowhunters successfully experimented with bow sights. In the ’80s. they discovered the positive effects of a crisp release and adopted release aids. Now. it’s time to introduce every bowhuntcr to the benefits of bow stabilization.” To illustrate, Jim points to his background in automobile design. "Shock absorbers are critical for a superior ride in the family car. In the same way. a shock absorber is critical to the launch of an arrow and for taking the hard sting out of a shot. A modem compound bow is going to put half of its launch energy into the arrow and the other half into the bow and your ami and shoulder. Unlike the string and the arrow rest, which do all of their work in a fraction of a second, a stabilizer works throughout the shot sequence. Before the shot, the stabilizer helps dissipate tension and distribute weight fore and aft, or even to the side with and offset or V-Bar 326
arrangement. During and following a shot. a stabilizer acts like a shock absorber. "Without a hard-working stabilizer on your bow, imagine that every time you shoot, a professional wrestler punches you in the shoulder, then in the wrist and then the elbow. Next, he gives your bow the Siberian Slam, banging it on the floor. How long do you think your shooting system can stay in tunc then?" For additional information please contact X-Ring Archery Products. 700-B South Kceneland Drive Richmond. KY 40475 (606)623-3660 Fax: (606)625-0935 www.x-ringarchery.com
New Dimension Lens From Original Brite Site
Original Brite Site think tank has developed another archcry innovation. The Twin View lens is a radical advancement in scope technology. We have joined the best of three worlds. Perfect clarity, large field of vicwand MAGNIFICATION. Our new lens has a clear base with up to a six power center aiming area. This combination gives the archer the magnification needed for pin point accuracy with the large field of view needed for many shooting conditions. Whether you’re a 3-D or target shooter we feel this extraordinary lens will do nothing but help with your shooting. Please contact us for any more information you may need or want. Original BriteSite * 34 Kentwood Rd. Succasunna, NJ 07876 (973)584-0637 • Fax: (973)927-6779 E-mail: brtesite@gti.net
Hooter Shooter Portable bow shooting machine
Spot-Hogg Archery Products introduces the industry’s first portable shooting machine. Engineered to shoot a bow the way an archer should with adjustable high/low wrist, universal release holder and unique grip which emulates the human hand. Of what value is it to an archer to know absolutely, for certain, if their equipment is the cause or their shooting is the cause for missed shots? With the Hooter Shooter you can offer your customer visual, undeniable proof that their bow is shooting an arrow in the same arrow hole repeatedly. Are all your arrows flying identically? Now you can test them with unerring accuracy. Is your bow tuned well enough to have broadheads shoot exactly like field tips? With the Hooter Shooter you will have the tool you need to find out and tunc your bow to accomplish the results you desire. The portability of the Hooter Shooter makes it an ideal revenue generator for your shop renting it both by the hour at your indoor range and by the day for someone to lake to an outdoor range. Safe and simple enough to use that a customer, with just a few minutes of instruction, can become proficient with its operation. For those folks who love to tinker with and tunc their bows the Hooter Shooter will provide endless hours of enjoyment and fascinating results. With Spot-Hogg Archcry Products special financing, the Hooter Shooter creates an opportunity for your pro shop to generate additional revenue from day one. Be the first shop in your area to offer the Hooter Shooter to your customers. 125 Smith Street P.O. Box 226 Harrisburg, OR 97446 541-995-3702 • Fax: 541-995-6370 E-mail: Spothog@AOL.com www.Spot-Hogg.com THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
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Press Releases Golden Key Keeps the Bow in Your Hand with New ‘Comfort Sling’™
To shoot with proper form and not torque the bow, it is advisable to outfit your bow with a wrist sling. With a sling in place the archer can rest the bow comfortably in the web of the hand during draw and the shot, fingers loose and not worry about the bow leaping out of control and into space at release. Golden Key-Futura. known worldwide as the leader in Arrow Rest innovation has recently introduced the 'Comfort Sling'™ to make the simple Sling better, easier and more comfortable to use. The Comfort Sling' is made ofsoft leather that is braided for looks, strength and comfort. It secures onto the Stabilizer bushing with eitheraStabilizer or hex screw, that is included in the package. The ‘Comfort Sling' is adjustable to fit most archers. Robert Troncoso. VP, Sales and Marketing. "The two things I like best about the new 'Comfort Sling' are its strength and comfortable feel. It is braided of soft leather and unlike the many narrow straps, is wider so it just feels better, especially after a full day of shooting. It is also adjustable so it should fit even the largest and smallest hand.” The 'Comfort Sling' is available now at all quality archcry pro shops. For more information see your Golden Key dealer/dist/rctail outlet or send S2.00 for catalog to: GOLDEN KEY-FUTURA, Inc. P.O. Box 1446 Montrose, CO 81402-1446 970-249-6700 Fax:970-249-4108 www.gkfarchcry.coni 328
Golden Key Goes for the ‘Gold’ with New ‘Medalist’™ Arrow Rest
More arrows have been accurately launched at targets and trophies, around the world by Golden Key-Futura. than any other brand in the history of archery. For the bowhunter, 3-D. NFAA. FITA or Olympic archer, when it comes to Arrow Rests, the resounding choice is Golden Key. The Medalist™ is an advanced design Arrow Rest developed by Golden Key engineers at the request of the USA Olympic Archcry Team Coaching Staff. It was designed to provide incredible accuracy, and reliability under all environments. It had to be tough, microadjustable. consistent and durable. It is all these and more. The Medalist incorporates the adjustability of the Premier Scries Micro Drive System and the time proven performance of the Retractable Wire Style launcher System. The Medalist Sidcplatc is designed to depress at the shot for top forgiveness on every shot. Robert Troncoso, VP, Sales and Marketing. "The Medalist is designed to provide the accuracy demanded at the highly competitive Olympic level. It is tunable, reliable, forgiving and accurate. The Medalist is one of the very few Arrow Rests that have achieved the high standard of performance demanded by worldwide competitors. It is the Rest every target archer, recurve, finger or compound shooter can win with." The Medalist is available in black, chrome and USA Red. White & Blue. For more information sec your Golden Key Dealer/dist/rctail outlet or send $2.00 for catalog.
Truglo® Magnum Range Rover™ Bow Sight Offers a Bright New Look
Truglo. the world leader in fiber optic technology for modem sighting systems. has announced it had added to its popular Range Rover Fiber Optic Bow Sight with the new Magnum model. The Magnum Range Rover, like the original Range Rover, is an advanced design utilizing a single sighting aperture that may cither be locked down and used as a fixed pin sight or adjusted before each shot to account for various yardages. This linkage design allows for smoother, trouble free operation while adjusting for yardage and windage range. The Magnum Range Rover is made from high-tech composites for years of trouble free shooting. It is available with a camouflaged body and Truglo’s super bright, 2 1/4" diameter machined acrylic aperture with 3-Pin Fiber Optic Aperture. Each pin picks up available light, even in low light conditions, to provide a bright, easy to see aiming point. The Yardage Adjustment arm is smooth to operate and locks down firmly at the desired yardage. Lorraine llcllinghausen of Truglo made the announcement, “At Truglo we have made it a priority to consistently design improvements and alterations into our line of advanced fiber optic systems. The Magnum Range Rover simply improves a great, original design making it more applicable to a larger portion of the archers. For information and/or color catalog contact: TRUGLO. Inc., PO Box 1612 McKinney, TX 75070 972-774-0300 • Fax: 972-774-0323 Dealers only 888-8-TRUGLO wtvw.truglosights.com THE U.S. and INTERNATIONAL ARCHER
WHAT HAS TWO WHEELS, CAN'T SLOW DOWN AND LAYS TO REST EVERYTHING THAT GETS IN ITS WAY? THE 2000 PSE MACH 10 LW. The adventure began in 1986 with the introduction of the Mach-Flite 4. It set a new standard for compound bows with accuracy, quality and attention to detail like no other bow in the world.
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Press Releases New Totally Micro-Adjustable QuikTune 3000/W/cro Arrowrest from N.A.P.
Forest Park. IL - Due to the remarkable growth in popularity of the QuikTune Arrowrest line. New Archery Products introduced the new QuikTune 3000,Wcro Arrowrest for 1999. Incorporating the QuikTune "1 wrench adjusts everything" philosophy, the QuikTune 3000;Wr'cro has Micro-adjust spring tension, Micro-adjust elevation and Micro-adjust centershot ALL with “position indicator markings” so there's no more guessing when adjusting your arrowrest (patent pending). "The past year’s demand for the QuikTune line dictated our next step - to produce a playfree. Micro-Adjustable QuikTune for the serious archer - like nothing else on the market." said Andy Simo. President of N.A.P. Each QuikTune3000 l/icro comes with patented Quict-TuffSilcncers factoryinstalled plus free silencers in each package along with 1-sizc alien wrench. Suggested retail price: S69.99 New Archery Products 7500 Industrial Drive Forest Park. IL 60130 708-488-2500 Fax:708-488-2515 www.newarchery.com
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The Beman ICS Crosses the Finish Line
Hunter. “With Beman’s unmatched reputation for producing the highest quality carbon arrows, you can’t lose - whether you’re hunting or shooting for a 3-D championship." For more information about the Beman ICS and other Beman products, visit your local archery pro shop. You may also call (801)539-1433. or write Beman USA, 5040 West Harold Gatty Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Or visit the Beman web site al www.bcrnan.com
Salt Lake City, Utah, July, 1999 - Beman USA, the recognized leader in carbon-arrow technology, announces a new micro smooth finish for the recognized winner in internal-component carbon arrows, the Beman ICS. “The ICS is by far the best all-around carbon arrow on the market," said Jay Gregory, producer of Wild Outdoors airing on the syndicated Outdoor channel, and avid bowhuntcr. “And with the addition of the new finish to this already trophy winning arrow, Beman has raised the bar of excellence once again," The new smooth surface finish makes the sleek, fast ICS easy to remove from any target. Ted Palomaki, Director of Product Development for Easton and Beman states. “With our unique design and proven construction processes, the ICS has it all: superior impact resistance, flat trajectory, and super accuracy.” The Beman ICS combines ultra high-strength carbon fibers in a radial core with a unique directional carbon fiber overlay. Fibers and layers are combined using a toughened epoxy resin matrix. The Beman ICS is available in three spine sizes, ICS 500, ICS 400 and ICS 340, providing a shaft size for all types of shooting, from 3-D and target to bowhunting. ICS uses Easton’s Super Nock with double “snap” throat, ensuring that the arrow stays on the string. And it is designed for a perfect fit to standard - 60 components for your target points and broadheads. “Beman recognizes the needs of both archery and bowhunting consumers,” commented 1BO Champion, Jack Tyree. Beman. backed by years of manufacturing experience and cutting-edge technology, is the only carbon arrow manufacturer to offer a choice in internal-component carbon arrows, with the Beman ICS and the ICS
Seneca Unveils New Packaging for Youth Bows; Available Fall of‘99 Salt Lake City, UT - Beginning fall of ‘99, Seneca Outdoors convertible compound bows will be available in an attractive and dynamic skin board packaging. The new packaging is vibrant in color and features Olympic Medalists Denise Parker and Justin I luish. The bows will hit retailer’s shelves throughout the country in the new packaging beginning early autumn. Seneca's user friendly convertible bows offer the accuracy and durability any youth shooter needs at a price parents can afford. With right-hand or left-hand option, draw length and draw weight adjustability, Seneca's convertible compound bows are ideal for any youth shooter between the ages of 5 to 10 years of age. Included with every Seneca bow purchase is an arm guard, finger tab, two arrows, camo tape. arrow rest and a one year limited warranty. The future of archcry looks bright, as Seneca Outdoors offers children throughout the Country the opportunity to join in a life long adventure only archery can provide. Fora FREE 1999 Seneca Product Guide. write to:
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Wheel Timing by Perry Ratcliff www.archersadvantage.com
Good wheel timing is important to consistent shooting. Have you ever pulled back a cam bow expecting to find a hard wall and discovered that the bow felt mushy at full draw? This problem is usually associated with wheel timing. Its not uncommon to receive a brand new bow with wheels that are out of time. It is up to you to properly adjust the wheel timing and tiller of your bow. Poor wheel timing can also make it difficult to stay on the spot when aiming.
Note how the bus cable is in contact with the back side of the lop cam in the photo below.
Note how the bus cable is well away from the back side of the bottom cam in the photo below.
Quick & Dirty Wheel Timing You can do a fair job of wheel timing with no special tools as follows: • Slowly draw the bow back while watching the bus cables and cams. • When you pull through the valley into the wall, one bus cable will come to rest on the back side of the cam before the other cable. • If the Back Side of the Top Cam touches the bus cable first, you will need to shorten the bus cable connected to the bottom limb by adding twists to the bus cable. • If the Back Side of the Bottom Cam touches the bus cable
Precision Wheel Timing The following technique provides detailed instructions for obtaining perfect wheel timing on two-wheel compounds. You will require the following tools to perform these adjustments: • Bow Square • Narrow Straight Edge ■ Ruler or Calipers • Bow Jig, to pull bow back for measurements • Bow Press, to take tension off of bus cables for adjustment
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I use the jig above to draw my bow for Wheel Timing adjustments. The jig consists of a 4x4. lag boll wrapped with duct tape, locking ring & an inexpensive winch with nylon rope.
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Adjust wheel timing as follows: Remove cable guard slider from bus cables. Place Bow on Bow Jig and draw the bow back until one of the bus cables comes in contact with the back side of a cam (see Figure 1 above). Note, it is important that you draw the bow back pulling from the same location as you would if you were shooting the bow. You may need to draw with an arrow on the string to draw from the correct position on your serving. I tie nocking points above and below the nock which allows me to time the wheels with no arrow on the string. Place a bow square on the bus cable as it exits the cam as shown in Figure 3. Use a pair of calipers or ruler to measure the distance from the axle to the bow square. It is very important that the bow square be placed the same distance from the top axle as the bottom axle when making your timing measurements. As shown in the figure, 1 chose a distance of 1.5" away from the axle as my reference point.
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Next lay a straight edge across two fixed reference points on your cam as shown in Figure 4. These reference points will be used to determine your wheel timing. When wheel timing is properly adjusted, the angle represented by these two points will be the same for the top and bottom cams on your bow.
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You are now ready to measure your wheel timing. Record where the straight edge crosses your bow square. The initial measurement for the top wheel is 8 3/8" on this bow. as shown in Figure 5. You may find that the straight edge does not cross the bow square at a measurable location the first time you attempt to take a meaurement. If this is the case, move the bow square closer or further away from the axle as required to get a good reading. Make certain that you place the bow square the same distance from the axle for the bottom wheel. If your wheels are significantly out of time, you may find that the straight edge never crosses the bow square on the second cam. Adjust the appropriate bus cable in two turn increments until you can obtain measurements for both cams.
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The measurement for the bottom wheel is 10.5" as shown in Figure 6. This is nearly a 2" difference in wheel timing when measured by this method. Small changes in wheel timing show up as large differences in measured timing using this method. This allows you to make very precise adjustments to wheel timing.
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Given these measurements I chose to shorten the bus cable connected to my bottom limb by two turns. When I recheckcd the wheel timing, the top wheel measured 7 1/4" and the bottom wheel measured 7 3/4" for a change of nearly 1 1/2" in wheel timing for two twists of the bus cable (see Figures 7 & 8 right).
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Given these measurements 1 chose to lengthen the bus cable connected to my top limb by 1/2 turn. When I rechecked the wheel timing, both the top and bottom wheels measured 7 1/4" (see Figures 9 & 10 right).
When you have completed wheel timing using this method, you should find that the bow has a more solid feel against the wall and is easier to aim. I would like to thank Don Kudlacek and Roland Haggard for developing this technique and passing their knowledge on to me. Don is a current I FA A World Champion and Roland is a former IFAA World Champion. You can’t argue with success! I hope you find it as valuable as 1 have.
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