the vegas shoot
vegas TIPS shoot Darrin Christenberry Shawnn Vincent Pam Severtson Shane Wills Henry Bass Josh Ulickey Randy Spanfeller How to Calm Your Nerves Shane Wills: “I usually listen to music that helps relax me before a shoot/shoot off. Go take in all the sights and sounds and enjoy [the tournament]. It is definitely a shoot you will not forget.” Henry Bass: “Treat Vegas like it was a local tournament or league, most people put a massive amount of pressure on the shoot because it’s “Vegas”. I try to look at it like it’s another night at practice.” Shawnn Vincent: “Get to know the people you shoot with, make jokes and get yourself to laugh. The more relaxed you are with the people around you, the better your shooting will be.”
Practice Shane Wills: “Put yourself in as many pressure situations as you can; whether it be local shoots, state shoots or regional shoots. The more you are put in that type of environment the better you will be.” Henry Bass: “Practice as much as you can. The shoots I have done the best at, I did nothing but practice the round every day for weeks. The more arrows you put through your bow the more you learn your and the bow’s tendencies.” Josh Ulickey: “The first 1-2 ends are usually the most difficult, so practice them. Hang half dozen targets and shoot only one or two ends on each. This will help you to establish a good hole to aim at on a clean face. It’s also important to keep score regularly, so
you know what your true average is.” Darrin Christenberry: “I try to shoot every day in preparation for Vegas. Some practice days are better than others. If I’m shooting well, I shoot until my arms are ready to fall off. If I’m not holding well or not executing perfect shots, I will put the bow down for a while and try not to force anything.” Pam Severtson: “If you know which lane you are shooting on for the tournament, check the lighting on that lane and try to shoot under the same lighting for practice.” Shawnn Vincent: “Once you get to Vegas, don’t practice for hours. Practice just enough to make sure your gear is on.”
Experience Henry Bass: “There is no better feeling then shooting under the same roof as the World’s best, in the same conditions, and knowing where you rank with them. I feel Vegas is one of the best learning experiences in all of archery as well as my favorite shoot of the year.”
Shawnn Vincent: “Be careful being on your feet all day before shooting. My first time at Vegas, I was so excited to meet and see all the different sponsors and vendors that I was wore out by the time it was my turn to shoot. Visit the trade show AFTER your line time.”
Josh Ulickey: “Go see a show, check out the strip, remember to be safe and know when your line time is the following day!”
Josh Ulickey: “Be respectful, act professionally, talk with your competitors and to the manufacturers at their booths. Always represent yourself in good spirits even if you shoot badly, it not only helps you but it makes the experience a lot more fun for the people around you!”
Darrin Christenberry: “I love Vegas. I have been going to The Vegas Shoot for 14 years and I see something new every year!” Randy Spanfellner: “If they aren’t into archery, leave your wife or husband at home so you can enjoy the whole shoot and not worry about entertaining them.” V18 Archery Magazine
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Pam Severtson: “If you are flying, check with the airline on any restrictions or limitations on your bow case. This will give you piece of mind when checking in with the airline.”
Fourth Quarter 2013