lower level. Archers Afield, 11945 SW Pacific Hwy Ste #121, Tigard, OR 97223 Tel: 503-639-3553 E-mail: archers@archersafield.com Deadline None Late Registration N/A Schedule Fri. 7:00 pm, Sat. 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm if needed. Sun 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm if needed Accommodations Howard Johnson 503-245-6421 Registration
Washington T. C. Parker, Director wa_nfaa@olynet.com
parts, and how to inspect the class equipment to ensure it is safe to use. The teachers worked in two lab stations to learn to perform simple maintenance on arrows (replacing nocks and re-fletching) and for bows (setting draw weight, installing nock sets, waxing the string). After a review, learning was evaluated with a written test! The third day, the class was joined by additional students, for their Level I instructor qualification. After another intro to NASP, the new Level II instructors performed their “practical,” each presenting a portion of the material they had just learned themselves. In this effort, they had plenty of supervision and assistance from their peers and the staff. Then these new Level I instructors took their turn being on the spot, practicing their new archery skills and the teaching techniques by repeating the lessons with their own peer group as the students. Their course also concluded with a written test for certification.
SOUTHEASTERN SECTION WSAA “Does the Puyallup” By Linda Parker, WSAA President For the umpteenth consecutive year, WSAA has a booth at the Puyallup Fair. This is the third year of our current format, bringing the fair visitors (focusing on the kids) into the booth to shoot a few arrows, using the Genesis bows. Our new location in the “Northwest Outdoors” building was the incentive to spruce up our presentation, and put our best foot forward. We have three new banners: (1) Washington State Archery Association (with WSAA logo), (2) There’s a place for YOU in WSAA (with Club and Shop names on state map), and (3) NASP — On Target for Life (with NASP logo). The wooden parts of the booth were painted and the floor was carpeted. Our setup was the best it has been in several years. The Fair is one of those opportunities for us to pitch Archery in general, and WSAA in particular to people from the general public — those who are not already archers or the archers and bowhunters who are not members. We use the shooting activity as an attention-getter, and try to get a few words across about the value of archery as a family sport, and as a life-long recreational activity. Many of the visitors are at least casual archers, and are happy to get information about places to get equipment, and where they can shoot or places for beginner lessons. We pass out our brochure, and a card which lists the WSAA Chartered Clubs and Shops. I worked three of the 17 days, and coordinated the Calendar. We ended up with some coverage for each day of the fair. Still could have used a few more folks! Thanks to those who pitched in. It is a lot of hard work, but our payback is the delight expressed by “kids” (of all ages) when they launch an arrow and hit the target. Washington State Kicks Off Archery in the Schools Program By Linda Parker, WSAA President The Washington NASP kick-off is history, and now the fun begins. For three intense days, physical education teachers from 15 schools around the state underwent training to implement an archery unit in their school PE classes. Leader for the course was Roy Grimes of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. He was assisted during the practical exercises by Level 3 and Level 4 qualified instructors from Washington: Carolyn Elder, Sherrie Crisp and Chan Evans. Class sessions were held at Brookdale Elementary in Tacoma, one of the participating schools. The presentation started on 17 August, with introductions of the staff and attendees and an overview of the National Archery in the Schools Program, followed by guidelines for safe archery range setup. Significant emphasis was devoted to establishing the beginning archer’s form and the “eleven steps to archery success.” For many of the prospective instructors, this was their own introduction to archery shooting technique! The evening concluded with coaching concepts — how to best observe student archers, and to provide correction that will help develop their skills. That was enough to cover in the first, abbreviated session. The following morning, each of the Level II Instructor candidates was challenged to demonstrate their knowledge in operating a safe range, demonstrating shooting techniques, and supervising their peers in initial shooting and retrieving arrows. They also learned the terminology for bow and arrow
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Tim Austin, Councilman flarchery@earthlink.net
2006 SOUTHEASTERN OUTDOOR SECTIONAL May 27-28, 2006 Host Location Directions
Registration Tel: E-mail: Deadline Late Registration Schedule
Accommodations
Miscellaneous Info
Sectional Tournament Info 2006 SOUTHEASTERN INDOOR SECTIONAL March 11-12, 2006 Host Tri-State Archers Location Tully Gym on FSU campus, Tallahassee, FL Directions To motel from 1-10: Take 1-10 to Tallahassee Exit 196. Go south on Capital Circle 11⁄4 miles to US 90 (Tennessee St). Take a left heading east 21⁄2 miles until you see Collegiate Village Inn on right. To tournament site from motel: Head east on US 90 (Tennessee St) and take the first right onto Ocala Rd. Go 1/4 mile on Ocala to Pensacola St. Take a left on Pensacola and head east 1/2 mile to Stadium Drive (Stadium is towards the right and you can’t go straight). Turn left one block, and turn right on Connector Way. Take Connector to the stop sign. Tully Gym is straight ahead with parking on your right (Tully Gym is next to tennis courts). Registration Tim Austin, 1710 S W 76th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607 Tel: 352-332-1969 or 352-332-1914 E-mail: flarchery@earthlink.net Deadline By mail: Must be postmarked by March 2, 2006. By phone through March 9. $2.00 surcharge for advanced phoned-in registrations paid at shoot. Late Registration At Tully Gym. Late fees apply. Schedule Saturday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Sunday: 8:00 am and 11:00 am. Collegiate Village Inn, 2121 West Tennessee St, TallahasAccommodations see FL 32301. Tel: 850-576-6121. The rate is $47.50 per night, 1-4 persons. Archers need to mention “Archery Tournament” when requesting a room. Other motels include: Days Inn North, I-10 and US 27 N, 850-385-0136 University Motel, 691 W Tennessee St., 800-578-7878 Holiday Inn Select, 316 W Tennessee St., 850-222-9555 Miscellaneous Info Crossbows will be allowed. The FAA/NAA Indoor Championship will be held Friday 7:00 pm and Saturday 5:00 pm shooting two 18 meter FITA I rounds under NAA rules. Out-of-State NFAA and NAA guests are invited to participate with registration fee of $22.50; and archers will be required to conform to NAA dress code and shooting rules for that event. Double registration is allowed (shoot both NAA rounds on Saturday night). Other Contacts
Host club contact: Oliver Austin, 1620 Yearling Trl, Tallahassee, FL 32317. Tel: 850-309-1918, weekdays 850-644-0289. E-mail: oaustin@admin.fsu.edu.
Gator Bowmen, Inc. 10404 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL Range is 3.4 miles southwest of I-75, Exit 382, on the right side of Williston Rd (SR 121). The driveway is just behind a right turn arrow, about 400 feet north of SW 105th Ave. Tim Austin, 1710 S W 76th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607 352-332-1969 or 352-332-1914 flarchery@earthlink.net By mail: Must be postmarked by May 19, 2006. By phone through May 25, 2006. At host motel Friday evening, or at range by 7:00 am Saturday morning. Saturday: 8:00 am announcements, 8:30 am 28 Field, and 2:00 pm 14 Animal. Sunday: 8:00 am announcements and 8:30 am 28 Hunter. Host motel: Quality Inn, 3455 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-378-2405. Mention that you are with the “Archery Championship.” The host motel is on the south side of Williston Rd, immediately west of I-75, Exit 382, and is about 5 minutes from the range. Range is in a city park, and is closed from dusk to dawn. There is no on-site camping, but there are many campgrounds in the county.
Host Location Directions Registration Tel: Deadline Late Registration Schedule
Miscellaneous Info
Wagoner Archery Club PO Box 705, Wagoner, OK 74477 From intersection of State Hwy. 51 and 69, go 3.3 miles due east. Look for sign on north side of road. Charlie Burns, PO Box 705, Wagoner, Ok 74477 918-639-1996 May 15, 2006 At range, Friday, May 19, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am and 1:00 pm both days (shotgun start). 20 targets each day; you must shoot both days. For more info., contact Roger Hayes at 918-485-5728 or Robert Wood at 918-857-5924.
2006 SOUTHERN OUTDOOR SECTIONAL June 10-11, 2006 Host Location Directions Registration E-mail: Deadline Late Registration Schedule Accommodations
Trosper Archery Club 2201 SE Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 Take Exit 124 off I-35 east on Grand Blvd 1.5 miles. Range located on north side of road in Trosper Park. Dennis Lynch, 290 N Buffalo Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044, Tel: 405-282-3617 dennis_lynch@sbcglobal.net June 2, 2006 Contact club for info. Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am announcements and 8:30 am start shooting, both days. All major motels in the area.
2006 SOUTHEASTERN 3-D SECTIONAL June 24-25, 2006 Host Location Directions
Smoky Mountain Archers Maryville, TN From Maryville take US 441/129 south for 6 miles, then left on US 129 for 2.2 miles, then left on Walker School Rd for 0.5 miles, then right to Camp Tipton. Registration Gordon Oland, 8851 Highland View Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938, Tel: 865-925-0138 E-mail: goland@staffingtech.com Deadline None. Late Registration At site, Friday evening, or by 9:00 am Saturday morning. Schedule Shotgun start 9:00 am and 1:00 pm both days. 30 unmarked Saturday, 30 marked Sunday. Accommodations Many motels at the airport area near Alcoa and Maryville. Miscellaneous Info Camp Tipton is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, and is close to the National Park, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Knoxville.
SOUTHERN SECTION Lee Gregory, Councilman lee@dlprint.com
Sectional Tournament Info 2006 SOUTHERN INDOOR SECTIONAL March 11-12, 2006 Host Osage Archers Location RR 3, Box 9250, Bartlesville, OK 74003 Directions From US 75, take Adams Rd (US 60) west to SR 123, then 1/8 mile on US 60. Range is in Armory Building on north side of road. Registration Albert Nitz, RR 3, Box 9250, Bartlesville, OK 74003 Tel: 918-336-0898 Deadline March 4, 2006 Late Registration Contact Club Schedule Saturday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, only if needed.
2006 SOUTHERN 3-D SECTIONAL May 20-21, 2006
Texas
Monty Heishman, Director barebow@att.net
Looking Back at TFAA’s Very Good Year We started the year shooting indoors and using the “Shoot your way across Texas” (SYWAT) format for 30 indoor tournaments prior to our TFAA State Indoor and Hall of Fame banquet in April. At the banquet, two people were honored and inducted into the TFAA Hall of Fame: Lee Gregory was inducted for his past and present service to the TFAA, and David Hughes was inducted for his past championship performances. Lee Gregory was recognized for the following accomplishments since 1998: Printed sixty Texas Field Archery Newsletters (TFAN) while never raising the cost; Added color to the TFAN for no extra cost in 2001; Added full color to the TFAN for no extra cost in 2003; Always moved the work of the TFAA to the front so we could meet deadlines (Lee owns D & L Printing in Georgetown, TX); Led Williams County Archery Club in building a 14-target field range to host SYWAT and Top Gun events; Located and negotiated the space, and hosted five State indoor tournaments and one Sectional Indoor Tournament; Located and negotiated the space, and hosted four Hall of Fame Banquets; Picked up, stored, delivered and helped set up targets for eight TFAA State sponsored tournaments; Directed three TFAA raffles ... raising thousands of dollars; Served as District 6 Field Governor from July 02 to May 03; Served as NFAA Director from June 03 to August 04; Served as Southern Sectional Councilman from September 04 through today. As you can see by his accomplishments, TFAA newsletters and the organization would not be the same today without a hard working, dedicated archer named Lee Gregory. From all the TFAA archers we say, “Thank you, Lee!” Lee has been active in TFAA archery for approximately 33 years. David Hughes was recognized for the following accomplishments: Ten National Outdoor and one National Indoor Championships (this year at the National Outdoor, he’s added the SMBB Championship); Eleven State Championships (added two more in 2005: Indoor and Outdoor Senior Men Barebow); Ten Sectional Championships; Three Las Vegas Championships; The San Diego World Open David was also a staff shooter for the following bow manufacturers: Wing, Pearson, Groves, Carroll, Olympus, Rocky Mountain, Bear, Jennings, Viking and Native American Archery. David Hughes is back and shooting again,
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