Interested In Archery

Rebecca Smith

Phone: 027 313 2270 Email: rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz Website: www.ruraltenancy.co.nz WE HAVE MOVED TO NEW PREMISES… 1972 Telegraph Road, Darfield

The Darfield Shooting Centre is hoping to include an Archery division to join the existing clubs. On Wednesday, July 6th, Mathew D’Ath from Darfield will be promoting the growing sport at the Shooting Centre (corner Creyke/Telegraph Road). Mathew from Arrowhead Archery, first began to shoot a bow around the age of five, when he and his older brother were both given bows from their father. He feels very lucky to have been able to do archery for close to forty years with his father before he passed away. “Something I used to enjoy, and still do to this day, is watching the flight of an arrow. There is just something about watching an arrow fly through the air to the target,” commented Mathew. “There are many ways to try archery, but I would suggest if you are interested in an Archery division starting locally, come to the July meeting. The Darfield Club may offer an introductory course in the future, depending how much support comes from the meeting. “Equipment can be very simple with a one piece traditional Robin Hood type bow with a string and a few arrows, through to a compound bow with cams, cables, string sights etc. It's a bit like a bike, you can have a BMX or a full electric with gears and flashing lights. There is something for everyone. “Archery is for all ages, and all abilities can join in and have fun, or be as competitive as they like. Recently, I got to shoot with someone in an electric wheelchair, and in the past, I have shot with someone with one arm and one leg, which shows the sport really is for everyone. “I started at five years old, and I have friends whose children have been shooting from as young as three. The beautiful part is you can give a child a bow and arrow, and they will shoot it for hours, finding many ways of having fun. “This year, the biggest shoot in the world, ‘The VegasShoot’, was won by a fifteen year old,” Mathew concluded. Mathew’s son Chase (11 years old) after making a good shot at 90 yards.