E-mail: Deadline Late Registration Schedule
Accommodations Miscellaneous Info
February 25-26, 2006 Host Minnehaha Archers, Inc. Location North Harvestore Rd, Sioux Falls, SD Directions I-29 to SR 38 (Exit 83) on northwest side of Sioux Falls; then west on SR 38 to North Harvestore Rd (first road); then north on North Harvestore to range, which is third building on right. Or, if coming in on I-90, exit south on I-29 to Exit 83 then west on SR 38, and follow directions as above. Registration Jackie Meisenheimer, 48088 259th St, Brandon, SD 57005, Tel: 605-582-7179 E-mail: justablu@aol.com Deadline February 24, 2006 Late Registration At tournament site. Pre-registration is suggested and appreciated. Schedule Friday: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm practice. Saturday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, and 2:00 pm. Sunday: To be announced. Scores will be flighted and coordinated at both Midwestern Section sites on Saturday after the last round of shooting. Accommodations Day’s Inn, 605-331-5959 ($59.00 double/$49.00 single). Full continental breakfast, waffles, etc. Comfort Inn, 605-331- 4490 ($53.99 double / $49.00 single). Pool, hot tub, continental breakfast. Super 8, 605-339-9212 ($50.99 two double beds). Continental breakfast. Miscellaneous Info These motels are located on North Cliff Ave east of the archery range on SR 38 (approximately 2 miles). When calling for reservations, please state you are in Sioux Falls for the Midwestern Sectional Archery Tournament.
South Dakota Jackie Meisenheimer, Director justablu@aol.com
50 Years of Field Archery in South Dakota This past year, the South Dakota Archery Association celebrated the 50th anniversary of field archery in South Dakota. For the occasion, our esteemed historian, Evelyn Buckley (who was a participant at that first tournament), mailed invitations to all the living participants of that first field tournament held in 1954, as well as to participants of other early state field tournaments. Much to our amazement and excitement, approximately 25 participants of the first tournament showed up for a catered dinner and a great time. This amazing group of archers came bearing volumes of exciting photos, memories and stories, as well as the bows and equipment they shot in that first tournament! It was phenomenal to sit and listen to them tell stories of
40 Archery Magazine December ‘05/January '06
camaraderie, funny shooting mistakes made, and skills needed in those early days to shoot field archery. And today there are some that complain about shooting 80 yards with fancy new compounds! A practice range was set up and with a little persuasion from the “newbies”, and the “seasoned” archers enjoyed flinging arrows. Today’s “finger shooters” could still learn a thing or two from these archers. The proper “form” was still there, not forgotten, and bullseyes were shot! Most amazing is that some of the archers who competed in 1954 are actively involved in archery in their communities, serving on local archery boards, and still teaching archery to newcomers to the sport! The South Dakota Archery Association and members wish to extend a public THANK YOU to this group of archery pioneers! Names will not be listed as I would feel badly forgetting any names. However, one of the founding fathers of archery in South Dakota is Charlie Bledsoe, a former NFAA Director, who is pictured. The SDAA feels privileged to have South Dakota chosen as the host site for the 2005 National Outdoor Tournament, as well as the 2006 National Outdoor Tournament. Field archery is alive and well in South Dakota and growing!
Charlie Bledsoe
Registration
to 63rd St. Left on 63rd to Raytown Rd, then right for two blocks to 6423 Railroad St (before the bridge). Alternately, I-70 to Exit 9, then south on Blue Ridge Cutoff to Raytown Trafficway. Left on 63rd St for one block to Raytown Rd, then right for one block to Railroad St Tobi Rogers, 5728 NW Flintridge Ct, Kansas city, MO 64151, Tel: 816-505-9331 tandtrogers4387@sbcglobal.net February 24, 2006 At tournament site Friday: 7:00 pm practice. Saturday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Sunday: To be announced.Scores will be flighted and coordinated at both Midwestern Section sites on Saturday after the last round of shooting. Drury Inn, 3830 Blue Ridge Cutoff ($62.99 king), 816923-3000 Clarion Inn, 9103 E 39th St ($70.00 king or double), 816-737-0200 Hulsing Hotels, 4011 Blue Ridge Cutoff ($92.00 king or double), 816-353-5300 All three hotels are within a few miles of the range. Room rates subject to change. The Drury Inn offers a hot breakfast and three evening beverages plus snacks to all guests.
NEW ENGLAND SECTION Ken Moore, Councilman Kmoore15@comcast.net
Sectional Tournament Info 2006 NEW ENGLAND INDOOR SECTIONAL March 31–April 2, 2006 Host Lunenburg Sportsman Club Location Reservoir Rd, Lunenburg, MA Directions From SR 2 in Massachusetts, take Exit 35 to SR 70 heading north (Lunenburg Rd). Then turn right onto Leominster-Shirley Rd, then left onto Reservoir Rd. Follow Reservoir Rd to club on left. Registration Ruby Shannon, 96 Lakefront, Lunenburg, MA 01462. Tel: 978-345-0479. Make checks payable to NESFAA, and please include your phone number. Deadline None; however a reservation is suggested to ensure a desired line. Late Registration None Schedule Friday: 7:00 pm. Saturday: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Sunday: 8:30 am and 11:30 am Accommodations Super 8 Motel, 482 N Main, Leominster, MA, 978-537-2800 Sheraton Four Points, 99 Erdman, Leominster, MA, 978534-9000 Best Western, 150 Royal Plaza Dr, Fitchburg, MA, 978-342-7100 Campgrounds Camping available at club, call Ruby Shannon for confirmation and availability at 978-345-0479
2006 NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR SECTIONAL June 24-25, 2006 Host Location Directions
Lunenburg Sportsman Club Reservoir Rd, Lunenburg, MA From SR 2 in Massachusetts, take Exit 35 to SR 70
heading north (Lunenburg Rd). Then turn right onto Leominster-Shirley Rd, then left onto Reservoir Rd. Follow Reservoir Rd to club on left. Registration Lori LePage, 5 Sunrise Dr, Bradford, MA 01835. Tel: 978-372-8459 Make checks payable to NESFAA, and please include your phone number. Deadline None Late Registration None Schedule Saturday: 28 Field and 14 Animal by assigned course. Start from 8:00 am until noon. Shoot all 28 Field, then shoot 14 Animal beginning on target #1 of same course and with same group. Animal targets are to go up at 2:00 pm. Sunday: Pick up scorecards at 8:00 am, general assembly at 8:30am, and then shoot 28 Hunter by assigned target with shotgun start at 9:00 am. Awards at 4:00 pm. Accommodations Super 8 Motel, 482 N Main, Leominster, MA, 978-537-2800 Sheraton Four Points, 99 Erdman, Leominster, MA, 978534-9000 Best Western, 150 Royal Plaza Dr, Fitchburg, MA, 978-342-7100 Campgrounds Camping available at club.
NORTHWESTERN SECTION
Bill Tiddy, Councilman tiddyw@aol.com
2006 NORTHWESTERN INDOOR SECTIONAL March 10-12, 2006 Host Olympic Archery Location 2726-B Blacklake Blvd SW, Tumwater, WA Directions From I-5, take Exit 104 (US 101) west. Go to second exit (Blacklake Blvd), turn left, go south toward Black Lake. Range is 2 miles on the left, behind black and yellow espresso stand. Registration Jamie VanBlaricom Olympic Archery, 2726-B Blacklake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98512, Tel: 360-786-8315 E-mail: extremearcher@aol.com Deadline March 1, 2006 Late Registration At range by 9 am Saturday. Late registration fee of $15 will apply. Schedule Friday, 7:00 pm. Saturday, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon , and 3:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm (if necessary). List preferred line times on pre-registration. Comfort Inn, 1620 74th Ave SW, Tumwater, 360-352-0691 Accommodations Guesthouse Inn & Suites, 1600 74th Ave SW, Tumwater, 360-943-5040 Red Lion Olympia Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive, 360943-4000 March 10-12, 2006 Host AS&J Archery Location 2603 Ahtanum Rd, Yakima, WA Directions From I-82, take Exit 36 at Valley Mall Rd. Turn left on S 3rd St, right on Ahtanum Rd, then 2 miles to shop. Registration Brandon Porter & Tom Shinkle, 421 N 62nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98903, Tel: 866-457-4856 E-mail: ASJArchery@hotmail.com Deadline March 1, 2006 Late Registration At range by 9 am Saturday. Late registration fee of $15 will apply. Schedule Friday, 7:30 pm. Saturday, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon , and 3:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm (if necessary). List preferred line times on pre-registration. Accommodations Oxford Inn, 1603 E Yakima Ave., 509-457-4444 Days Inn, 1504 N First St. 509-248-3393 Quality Inn, 12 E Valley Mall Blvd, 509-248-6924
March 11-12, 2006 Host Fletchers Archery Location 540 Hjellen Drive, Wasilla, AK Directions Exit Parks Highway at Chevron service station and take dirt road across railroad tracks. Registration Fletchers Archery, P.O Box 872068 Wasilla, AK 99687, Tel: 907-373-7770 Deadline None Late Registration N/A Schedule Call range at 373-7770 for shooting schedule. Accommodations Alaska View, 907 376-6787 Best Western, 907 373-1776 Grandview Inn & Suites, 907 357-7666 Miscellaneous Info Practice available before shooting times. March 11-12, 2006 Host King’s Nock Archery Location 3204 International, Fairbanks, AK Directions From Mitchell Expressway, go south on Lathrop St, take right exit onto 30th St, and take next left on International. Building is gray and on left side of street at 3204 International. Registration King’s Nock Archery, 3204 International, Fairbanks, AK 99701, Tel: 907-479-4339 Deadline Call ahead to schedule time. May register 1st day prior to shooting time. Late Registration At range 9:30 am, Saturday, March 12, 2006. Schedule Two lines both days: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm Accommodations Best Western 877 456-6602 Aspen 907 457-2288 Captain Bartlette Inn 888 478-7900 Comfort Inn 907 479-8080 Miscellaneous Info Practice available before shooting times. March 11-12, 2006 Host Black Sheep Bowmen Location Elmendorf Air Force Base Recreational Center, Alaska Directions Enter Boniface Security Gate, drive 1.2 miles, turn left onto 2nd St, go 2.1 miles to Elm Street. Turn right and go Recreational Bldg. #7271. Entrance to range faces runway to the east. Registration Black Sheep Bowmen, PO Box 6075, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506. Tel: 907 753-1855; or Rod Miland at 907 952-2191. Deadline None Late Registration N/A Two lines both days: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Schedule Accommodations Available in Anchorage and Eagle River Miscellaneous Info Practice available before shooting times. If you are not a member of the Black Sheep Bowmen and do not have a security pass, call Rod Miland and make arrangements to be meet at the Boniface Gate, and be escorted to the Range. Rod can be contacted at 952-2191 to make arrangements for the escort. March 11-12, 2006 Host Pocatello Field Archers, Inc. Location Pocatello Creek Rd & Archery Club Lane, Pocatello, ID. Directions East on Pocatello Creek Rd., from I-15, left on Archery Club Lane to range. Registration Jeanne Beebe, 477 Packard, Pocatello, ID 83201 Tel: 208-233-5196 or SanDee Quinn, 4925 Galena, Chubbuck, ID 83202. Tel: 208-238-0819 Deadline None Late Registration On site. Schedule Call for shooting schedule. Accommodations Cottontree Inn 208-237-7650 Red Lion Hotel 208-233-2200 Holiday Inn 208-237-1400 Ameritel Inn 208-234-7500 Miscellaneous Info Contact Pocatello Convention & visitors Bureau for accommodations and rates. March 11-12, 2006 Host Archers Afield Location 11945 SW Pacific Hwy, Ste #121, Tigard OR 97223 Directions Between Hall and Greenberg on 99W at Tigard Plaza,
December ‘05/January '06 Archery Magazine 41