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‘Editorial Export If you were at the NFAA World It is with much sadness we have to tell you, our dear friend Jim Pickering passed away earlier this year. Our Championships in Las Vegas, NV, ... . . paths have crossed may times since the 1950’s when the AZ Cup in Phoenix, AZ and the we both started archery. He always had a smile and NFAA Indoor Championships in I a welcome greeting every time we met. Our thoughts Louisville, KY, you knew we had a drawing for Alpen Binoculars at and prayers are with Jim’s family. On the next turn of my archery life I have to each of those events. The winners Arlyne Rhode welcome a new writer Damon Newsom. Her first were Richard Potter in Las Vegas, name is a family name which she says surprises many. Karen Kroll in Phoenix and Ron I thought for a long time it as “Dana.” When she Welch in Louisville. Congratulations to all of you wh corrected me, I thought, “How dignified and powerful registered and thank you to Alpen Optics for supplyin name Damon was and very appropriate for a lady in the 700 Spotting Scopes. business. Welcome, Damon. We really appreciate your See you at the National in the Archery School help in covering the 3-D side of Archery. Check out Program (NASP) National Championships May 11-12 her first reports on the Archery Shooters Association in Louisville, KY. Over 7,000 students are expected (ASA) on pages 22-25. Please welcome Damon when to participate from five countries. It will be a wild and you see her working in the Shrewd Archery booth with wonderful weekend. n n her husband Sam.
“Gentleman Jim” Pickering 1939-2012 Jim, 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 23, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was bom on March 24, 1939 to Clarence A. Pickering and Thressa Bills Pickering. He participated and won many state and national archery tournaments since 1957. He was an avid bow hunter with his trophy animals consisting of moose, mule deer, elk, caribou, bear, cougar and Javalina. Jim was inducted into the Archery Hall of Fame December 5, 1987. He was a member of Datus Archery and Beehive Wasatch Bow Hunters. Jim was employed by Bear Archery, Carroll Archery and Hoyt/Easton. After retiring he started a company with his son-in-law Rodney Park. Pick’s INC. DBA Pick’s Roll Off Containers in 1998 which has become very successful and will remain being run by family. His influence and honesty has made a mark on many peoples’ lives; his benevolent spirit and love will continue to live on in all of the lives that he touched on a daily basis, and he will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Jim married Donna Hilton Pickering on June 28, 1957. Their children are: Gary (Roxanne), Tina, Chris Allen Pickering (deceased), Kelly (Kristie), Lisa (Rodney)
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James Madison University archery coach Bob Ryder, one of the country’s most distinguished collegiate archery coaches, has been presented today with the Thompson Medal of Honor at the National Indoor Championships taking place at James Madison University. Denise Parker, USA Archery CEO, was present for the award presentation, as well as several JMU Year and Margaret KJann Awards archery team alums and members of numerous times, and has served as the head coach of the JMU Archery Team Ryder’s family. The prestigious Thompson Medal since 1992, coaching many archers of Honor was established by USA to National Championship and World Archery (then known as the National Championship teams and medals. Archery Association) in 1939 and is “In addition to the impressive reserved for those who have “rendered history of his contributions, as well outstanding and meritorious service as is personal archery achievements, to archery without expectation of Bob is recognized by all who have award.” The Thompson Medal of been associated with him for his Honor is considered to be one of the consummate dedication and tireless most cherished honors conferred by support of this organization,” noted Christine McCartney, who nominated USA Archery. Ryder served on the former NAA Ryder for the award. “I met Bob in 1982 while serving (on) the NAA Board of Governors from 1980-1986, and was vice president of the former Board of Governors and have always NAA from 1981-1986. He was one of regarded him not only as a thoughtful the parties responsible for the creation visionary and hard worker but a of U.S. Olympic Team Selection gentleman of high integrity and an Procedures, as well as the creation exceptional caretaker of fair play both of the U.S. Archery Team (USAT). on and off the field.” Denise Parker, CEO of USA Ryder was also instrumental in the development of the NAA Foundation, Archery explained that there is not a which manages the financial resources more deserving individual: “Bob is ofUSAArchery toensure availability of one of those few people you meet and have the pleasure to be around who funds for future archery development. A national judge, certified Level truly cares about others long before he 3 coach, and multi-time tournament cares about himself. Archery has been director, Ryder has also participated in so blessed to have him involved in our sport. If you have been in this sport high level speaking and promotional long enough, you have been touched efforts, providing outreach to media in some way by the work of Bob Ryder outlets such as ABC, CBS and NBC Sports, ESPN and Sports Illustrated. and I personally thank him for all the Ryder has received the Coach of the tireless effort on behalf of us all.” 8
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Editor's note: “ Teresa laconi has been an archery coach for four years, and was the recipient of USA Archery's 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year Award. Teresa specializes in public relations and marketing, and may be reached on Facebook: www.facebook.com/teresaiaconi. ” Teresa laconi
Phoenix, AZ - Today's elimination round match play - the final day of competition in the AAE Arizona Cup World Ranking Event - showcased the talents of several top-ranked archers, despite surprising results in some early matches. While archers from fifteen different countries were present, all of today's gold medals in the major categories were awarded to U.S. archers: Brady Ellison (AZ) for men's recurve, Miranda Leek (IA) in women’s recurve, Reo Wilde (ID) for men's compound, and Jamie Van Natta (OH) for women's compound. Mexico and Venezuela also had strong showings in the finals, with Elias Malave (VEN) shooting his way to the gold medal match after pushing past five time Olympian Butch Johnson (CT) in the semifinals; Johnson went on to defeat Jake Kaminski (CA), taking the bronze 7-3
from the number nine world ranked archer, while Malave could not slop Olympian Ellison, who won the gold after an exciting 6-5 match and one point tiebreak win. In the women's recurve, Leek claimed her first-ever Arizona Cup title after a 6-0 shutout win over Mexico's Mariana Avitia, who won the silver after edging out Mackenzie Brown (TX) in the semifinals; Brown made her Arizona Cup finals debut shooting as a junior. Brown went on to face Mexico's Aida Roman for the bronze medal, but Olympian Roman proved impossible to defeat, claiming the bronze, 6-4. Suijirising early exits in the competition on the recurve side included 1/8 round losses for Olympic hopeful Jacob Wukie (OH), Olympic medalist Victor Wunderle, Pan Am Games Team member Heather Koehl (WI), two-time
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Champions at the AAE Arizona Cup close matches on both men's and women's sides. Junior Paige results are available at http://ianseo.net/Details.php?told=252; Pearce (CA) faced multi-time world record holder Van Natta in the United States Archery Team (USAT) Qualifier Series picks up the semis, with Van Natta taking the win. Tristan Skarvan (WI) next month with the Easton Foundations Gator Cup, beginning edged Christie Colin (PA) in the semis by just two points. In the April 19 in Newberry, FL. Follow USAArchery on Facebook and bronze medal match, Pearce took the win by four points, 144 to on Twitter for updates throughout this exciting Olympic season. Colin’s 140, while it was a win for Van Natta in the gold medal Photos and scores from the event will be posted at http://www. final, 141 to 138 to give Skarvan the silver. usarchery.org. In the compound men's semifinals, Wilde met World Cup Champion Rodger Willett, Jr. (VA); Willett was unable to stop multi-time World Champion Wilde, who took the match, 148143. Dave Cousins (ME) had a tied match with recent Vegas Champion Jesse Broadwater (PA); the two drew the match at 142-all. but Cousins took the tiebreaker with a closer 9. In the gold medal contest, Wilde shot a 147 to Cousins' 141 to win the gold; Broadwater took the bronze from Willett by just one point, 145-144. The winners in these categories were awarded not only medals but also cash prizes, thanks to an Easton Foundations grant to USA Archery. Gold medalists were awarded SI 000; silver Students from Northern Arizona College who volunteered to received S500; and bronze medalists earned S250. Complete help sent up and take down the shooting fieldfor the AZ Cup.
Flexor is being used by a number of top recurve and compound shooters, noted Latella, “The response has been overwhelming,” he said. Notable archers already using Flexor include world number one ranked male recurve archer Brady Ellison, top compound archer Jesse Broadwater and Resident Athlete Jake Kaminski, and TEAM USA #1 Para Archer Jeff Fabry. “Flexor is a great tool that helps archers to become stronger by using proper and, biomechanically sound posture,” noted U.S. National Head Coach KiSik Lee, who has seen benefits for top archers who have tested the system. “I recommend that archers of all levels try the Flexor system at least once to see the benefit it can offer.” “Since using Flexor, I have noticed increased flexibility in my upper body and significant gains in body control and stability,” noted Kristin Braun, the Resident Athlete who is currently fourth for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Ellison commented as well: “The balance Flexor has given me is incredible. In my opinion there’s nothing that's going to make an archer stronger in the wind than this system. I think my win in Antalya [at the World Cup] over Oh Jin Hyek was the result of my using the Flexor system, which also helped me to rehabilitate my knees.” Flexor comes to archery after gaining wide acceptance of its exercises in the world of golf. According to the company, “Flexor's Method has been scientifically proven at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. In its study, the Neuromuscular Lab determined that Flexor’s Method improved strength, balance, flexibility and coordination - adding distance and improving accuracy for golfers of all ages, sexes, and playing abilities.” “We are very pleased to announce this partnership with Flexor, and feel that their technology is an excellent fit for USA Archery’s development programs,” explains USA Archery CEO Denise Parker. “We think integrating their methodology into our training programs will benefit our entire pipeline from grassroots program development to elite archer training.” For more on Flexor, visit http://www.flexor.com.
F. Skip Latella, Inventor of Flexor with World #1 Archer Brady Ellison Colorado Springs, CO - Flexor, a Connecticut-based company founded by F. “Skip” Latella, has been utilizing its patented motor-learning exercise program to USAArchery and Para archer Team members. Flexor will work with USA Archery’s teams, introducing them to its unique exercise solution, which delivers enhanced balance, stability, flexibility, and sports specific motor learning protocols “The Flexor Method,” said Skip Latella, “is the first scientifically validated, patented, sport-specific motor-learning exercise program developed for archery. On-target performance requires a stable platform; Flexor’s patented exercises provide what general balance and conditioning exercises cannot deliver: immediate, lasting, sport-specific improvement in the body’s posture, balance, and stability.” 12
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Newberry, FL - In a surprise upset at the Easton Foundations Gator Cup, Alex Wifler (IA) won his first ever senior title at a USAT Qualifier Series Event, taking a 6-2 victory against Canadian Olympic Team member Crispin Duenas, on a field that had some of the country's (and Canada's) strongest archers competing. Wifler overcame several tough opponents in his earlier matches, including Olympic hopeful Matthew Zumbo (CA), Chris Webster (AZ) and Resident Athlete Jeremiah Cusick (CA) to reach his match with Duenas, who had to content himself with a silver medal. "I thought it was pretty fun," the gold medalist recounted. "It's my first tournament shot with adults...! just did what I normally do. I was just shooting. I just came here to shoot, and that's what I was doing." The other upset in the men's recurve matches came in the bronze final, when Cusick came back from a 1-5 deficit versus Canada's Phil Arsenault to win the match and the medal, 6-5 after a one arrow tiebreaker. When asked about the match, Cusick said "I just told myself to shoot strong shots, and not worry about what he was shooting. I just worked on my follow through and it worked in my favor." When asked about how he's currently training, Cusick commented: "I made a couple of form changes recently, [including] better posture. I went down in bow weight, so there's a little more control now." The compound women's category also produced some surprises, with multi time world record holder Jamie Van Natta (OH) and World Cup bronze medalist Diane Watson (FL) being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Carli Cochran (PA) and Kailey Johnston (GA). Johnston ultimately edged Cochran out in the semifinals, earning her spot in the gold medal match versus number one world ranked archer Erika Anschutz (NE), while Cochran met World Archery Indoor Championships silver medalist Lexi Keller (WI) for the bronze. The gold medal match came down to a very close one arrow shoot-off, which Johnston took with a closer "x," 142-142, giving Anschutz the silver. In the bronze medal match, Cochran was able to fend May-June 2012
off Keller with a three point win, 144-141. When asked about the pressure of facing Van Natta in the quarterfinals, Cochran said, "I just wanted to make strong shots and work on form. I don't look at the other archers, I just try to focus on my own shooting." The recurve women's group saw the current top ranked Olympic hopefuls Jennifer Nichols (TX), Miranda Leek (IA) and Khatuna Lorig (CA) rise to the top. along with Canada's Virginie Chenier. Following a 6-2 semifinal win versus Lorig, Nichols moved to the gold medal final, where she met Leek, who came from behind to win versus Chenier. In the bronze medal match, Lorig prevailed with a four point margin, 6-2 for the bronze, while Nichols and Leek had a back and forth battle that Nichols ultimately won, 6-4. It was an all-Wilde gold medal matchup on the compound men's side, when brothers Reo (ID) and Logan (UT) ended up facing one another after semifinal victories versus Garrett Abernathy (SC) and Ben Cleland (OH), respectively. In the final, Reo took an initial lead and never looked back, increasing the gap to 149-143 for a six point gold medal win, with Logan taking silver. For the bronze medal, it was an even closer match, with Abernathy winning the bronze, 148-146. The winners of today's finals were awarded checks thanks to a prize money grant from the Easton Foundations and USA Archery which affords $1000 for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third, to winners of the four major senior categories at each USAT Qualifier Series Event. Complete results for all categories are detailed here: http://ianseo.net/Details. php?told=262. USA Archery's events continue on Monday with the second nomination shoot for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, and the next USAT Qualifier Series Event is the Nor'easter, June 8-10 in Canton, Massachusetts. For more information, visit http://www2.teamusa. org/USA-Archery/Events.aspx.
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Chula Vista, CA - Fans watching the action from the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Archery are being treated to a very exciting event as the competition heats up. Shadow team members are vying for the eight berths per gender that are up for grabs tomorrow, which will guarantee archers' entries to the third and final Olympic Trials event. Today's event closed with an extremely tight race on the men's side. As of tonight's unofficial results, Brady Ellison (AZ) holds a solid nine-point lead in first with 51 total points, and Jake Kaminski (CA) is in second by five and one quarter points with 42. They are followed by Butch Johnson (CT), pulling up from fifth to third with 36.75; Jacob Wukie (OH) up to fourth with 36.5 and Joe Fanchin (CA) dropping from third to fifth with 36.25 in this very close competition. Holding sixth by six points is Thomas Stanwood (MA) with 30.25; he's followed closely by Victor Wunderle (NC) with 29.75 and Dan Schuller (PA), at 26.75. Rounding out positions nine through sixteen are Staten Holmes (TX) with 21.5. Peter Kelchner (NM) with 19, Daniel McLaughlin (OH) and John Magera (TX), both with 17.75, Michael Quayle (SC) with 15.25. Joe McGlyn (NY) and JeffAnderson (WA) with 14.5, and Matthew Zumbo (CA) at 13.5 points. Miranda Leek (IA) managed to hold on to the first place lead she established yesterday on the women's side, finishing today with 48.75 total points. Just three quarters of a point behind is Jennifer Nichols (WY) with 48, and Khatuna Lorig (CA), shooting well enough to pull up from fourth to third with 40.5. Kristin Braun (CA) is just four and a half points out of the top three with 35; she is followed very closely by teammate Heather Koehl (WI) at 34.75 points. Lori Cieslinski (MI) ended her day with 29 points; Mackenzie Brown (TX) is in the seventh position with 27.5. Stephanie Miller (IL) follows with 22.25, followed by Holly Stover (MI) with 22 points, Lauren Clamon with 19.5 and Mary Hamm with 17.75. In the twelfth spot is Erin Mickelberry (WA) with 17.25. Ariel Gibilaro (CT), up two spots to thirteenth with 15.50, Nicole Rasor (AZ), up one position with 13.50. Madison Eich (WA) with 13.25, and Sarah Chai (NY) with 8.5. Just four matches remain in the round robins tomorrow, after which the top eight archers per category will be announced. The action intensifies on Friday and Saturday, with an elimination round and another set of round robins in which bonus points double for match wins and three arrow average scores. USA Archery is providing live updates via Twitter and updating standings after each match on the Team Selection Results page
the first three of fifteen matches out of the way. only one thing is clear at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Archery: it's still very much anyone's game. The sixteen men and sixteen men who are competing at this second of three Trials events (nomination shoots) have carried over their points from the first nomination shoot, and many aspects of this week's competition are more heavily weighted than they were in September. This morning's ranking round afforded archers an opportunity to eam bonus points for their final placement after 72 arrows, and bonus points for scores over a certain threshold. Following a midday break, archers began the process of round robin matches. during which each archer will shoot against each other archer in their category once. Archers are awarded a bonus point for each match win. in addition to bonus points for their three-arrow averages. On the men's side, there was movement in the top archers. though Brady Ellison (AZ) maintains a commanding point lead in the standings. He is followed by Jake Kaminski (CA) still holding the second position; from there, point standings become very close, starting with Joe Fanchin (CA), who moved up from fifth place to third by day’s end. Five-time Olympian Butch Johnson (CT) was unable to hold on to the third spot, dropping to fourth; Jacob Wukie (OH) dropped from the fourth position to fifth. In the sixth position is Vic Wunderle (NC); followed by Thomas Stanwood (MA), moving from tenth to seventh; Dan Schuller (PA); Peter Kelchner (NM); Staten Holmes (TX); Dan McLaughlin (OH); JeffAnderson (WA): Michael Quayle (NC); Matthew Zumbo (CA); Olympian John Magera (TX); and Joe McGlyn (NY). For the women, Miranda Leek (1A) moved into the top spot, just past two-time Olympian Jennifer Nichols (WY), while Kristin Braun (CA) moved into third, and four-time Olympian Khatuna Lorig (CA) dropped to fourth. Heather Koehl (Wl) is fifth by just one and a quarter points, and overall the point spread between third, fourth and fifth positions is very close. In sixth is Lori Cieslinski (MI), followed by Mackenzie Brown (TX), Stephanie Miller (IL) and Holly Stover (CA). The surprise of the day was fourteen year old Lauren Clamon (CA), who won key matches versus Lorig and Koehl to push into the tenth spot. She is followed by Erin Mickelberry (WA), Mary Hamm (TX). Madison Eich (WA), Nicole Rasor (AZ), Ariel Gibilaro (CT) and Sarah Chai (NY). With just the first three matches out of the way, twelve round robin matches remain in the first part of the week, followed by a cut to the top eight men and top eight women. Those competitors will go on to individual eliminations and another set of round robin matches on Friday and Saturday. Also up for grabs are bonus points for archers' three arrow averages throughout the week, meaning that anything can happen as the week continues, and with one Trials event still remaining in June, the competition will continue to keep spectators on the edges of their seats.
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Chula Vista, CA - Today was the third day of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Archery, and the first day of competition for the Paralympic Team Trials for Archery. In both cases, archers encountered heavy rain and blustery winds in their quest for spots on the teams bound for London. In the Olympic Team Trials, the day's competition consisted of the final four of fifteen round robin matches, after which the field was cut to the top eight archers per gender. Those athletes will advance to an elimination round tomorrow followed by round robin matches on Saturday, with increased point values, after which they will go on to compete in the third and final Olympic Trials event, June 1-3 in Colorado Springs. For the men, Brady Ellison (AZ) still leads the field with 54 points; he is followed by Jake Kaminski (CA) with 46, Jacob Wukie (OH) with 39, Butch Johnson (CT) and Joe Fanchin (CA) with 38.25, Thomas Stanwood (MA) and Victor Wunderle (NC) with 31.75, and Dan Schuller (PA) with 31.25. On the women’s side of the field, Jennifer Nichols (WY) just edged out Miranda Leek (IA) for today's top spot with 51 points to Leek's 50.75. They are followed by Khatuna Lorig (CA) with 43.5, Kristin Braun (CA) with 37, Heather Koehl (Wl) with 36.75, Lori Cieslinski (Ml) with 32. Mackenzie Brown (TX) with 31.5 and Holly Stover (MI) with 26 points. Viewers will note interesting circumstances on both sides of the field: for the men, there is extremely close competition for the third spot, and with many more points at stake tomorrow and Saturday, as well as at the final Trials event, all three positions could still change. For the women, there is the additional question of whether Team USA will be able to secure a full team at the final Olympic Qualification Tournament; if the team is unable to do so, only the top-ranked female archer from the Olympic Trials will head to May-June 2012
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London, making it critical to finish in the top spot. The Paralympic Team Trials opened today as well'with a 72 arrow ranking round; archers will go on to compete in round robin matches tomorrow. Leading the open male category was Matt Stutzman (1A) with 686; he was followed by Jonathan Mize (IN) with 679 and Dugan Denton (MT) with 662. In the standing male category. Eric Bennett (AZ) led with 624. followed by Michael Lukow (UT) with 562 and Tim Palumbo (NY) with 541. Standing female results saw Lee Ford (GA) in first" with 508; D'arce Hess (CA) and Natalie Wells (CA) followed with 499 and 469 respectively. In the W1 male category, it was Jerry Shields (FL) leading with 626; Aaron Cross (MN) was second with 606; Chuck Lear (MO) ended in third with 606. Russell Wolfe (PA) was the sole competitor in the men's W2 category. finishing today' with 540. The action in Chula Vista gets even hotter on Friday and Saturday: for the Olympic Trials, it's an elimination round and another set of round robins in which bonus points double for match wins and three arrow average scores. For the Paralympic Team Trials, it's round robin match play in this single Trials event that will determine the team for London. USA Archery is providing live updates via Twitter and updating standings after each match on the Team Selection Results page.
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Cuts made in Paralympic Trials Elimination Rounds for Olympic Trials April 27th PM Chula Vista. CA - The Paralympic Team Trials for Archery had a cut to eight archers in one category today. and all archers were ranked according to performance in the event's double 72-arrow. 70-meter ranking round. In the Olympic Team Trials, the eight archers per gender shot an elimination match which awarded a significant number of points for wins. Paralympic hopeful Matt Stutzman (IA) was the top qualifier in the Compound Men Open category with 1385 in the ranking round; archers earned bonus points for scores above a certain threshold as well as qualification score points, bringing Stutzman’s total points to 9 for the event thus far. Following was Jonathan Mize (IN) with 1362 and 7 overall points; they were followed by Dugie Denton (MT) with 1353 and 5 total points. Jeff Sena (CA) finished in the fourth spot, shooting a 1340 for 3.5 points; he
is joined in the top eight by John Bellora (CA). with 1328 and 3 points; Andre Shelby (FL) with 1321 and 1.5 points; Joe Bailey (Ml) with 1304 and 1 point, and Ken Park (WA) with 1300 and .5 points. I n the Recurve Standing Men category. it was Eric Bennett who led the pack with 1213 and 7 total points. He is followed by Michael Lukow (TX), shooting 1121 for 4 points; Travis Akin (TX) with 1121 and 4 points; Timothy Palumbo (NY) with 1118 and 2.5 points; and Steve Bosson (UT) with 923 and 2 points. For the Recurve Standing Women, it's Lee Ford (GA) in the lead, shooting a 1056 for 6 total points. D'Arce Hess (CA) posted a 996 for 4 points, while Natalie Wells (CA) shot a 987 for 3 pionts. Rounding out the top four is Lori Dupree (TX) with a 713 and 2.5 points. The Compound Men WI category saw a strong performance from Jerry Shields (FL) with a 1246 and 9 points; Aaron Cross (MN), making a return to competition, shot a 1208 for 6 points. The category is completed by Chuck Lear (MO), shooting a 1201 for 4 points. Russell Wolfe (VA), the sole entrant in the Recurve Men W2 category, shot 1126 for 5 points. All of the archers will compete in round robin match play tomorrow, which will finalize the rankings that will determine the Paralympic Archery Team for London. Jeff Fabry, a Paralympic medalist, has already qualified for the Paralympic Games thanks to his top three performance at the 2011 World Archery Para Championships. The six open quota slots are divided among the five categories, including two quota slots for Compound Men Open, one for Compound Men Wl, and one each for Recurve Standing Men, Recurve Standing Women and Recurve Men WI/W2.
For the Olympic Team Trials, the remaining Olympic hopefuls (eight per gender) competed today in an elimination round that featured one match at a time, under conditions similar to Olympic Round match play. The men competed first, with Joe Fanchin (CA), Jacob Wukie (OH), Jake Kaminski (CA) and Brady Ellison (AZ) advancing to the medal matches. Gold and silver went to Ellison and Kaminski, while Wukie won the bronze. At day's end. Ellison continues to lead point totals with 62. followed by Kaminski with 53. Wukie with 44. Fanchin with 42.25. Butch Johnson (CT) with 40.25, Tom Stanwood (MA) with 33.75, Vic Wunderle (NC) with 33.75 and Dan Schuller (PA) with 33.25. Miranda Leek (IA) managed to take a narrow point lead today for the women, after joining Jennifer Nichols (WY). Khatuna Lorig (CA) and Heather Koehl (WI) in the medal matches. Leek pulled off a gold medal victory over silver medalist Nichols; it was bronze for Lorig. For point totals, Leek now has the lead going into tomorrow's final set of round robins, with 58.75. She is followed very closely by Nichols with 58, and Lorig rounds out the top three with 48.5. Koehl is fourth with 40.75, followed by Kristin Braun (CA) with 39. Lori Cieslinski (MI) with 34, Mackenzie Brown (TX) with 33.5, and Holly Stover (MI) with 28.
Following tomorrow's round robin matches, in which increased point totals are applied, the sixteen remaining athletes will travel to Colorado Springs for the final Olympic Trials event, June 1-3. There, the three men and three women who will comprise the team for London will be selected.
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Chula Vista, CA - USA Archery has selected the 2012 Paralympic Team for Archety. Seven archers are now Londonbound, following a rigorous Trials process that included a double 70 meter ranking round and round robin match play. Jeff Fabry (CA), who qualified his spot for London by virtue of his finish at the World Archery Para Championships, will be joined by Matt Stutzman (IA) and Dugan Denton (MT) in the Compound Men Open sport classification. Paralympians Jerry Shields (FL) in Compound Men Wl, Eric Bennett (AZ) and Lee Ford (GA) in Standing Recurve, and Russell Wolfe (VA) in Recurve Men W2 will round out the U.S. Paralympic Team. The Paralympic Team Trials saw tough competition between many archers with substantial international experience, including Chuck Lear (MO), Steve Bosson (UT), Natalie Wells (CA), Jonathan Mize (IN), Michael Lukow (TX), Aaron Cross May-June 2012
(MN) and D'Arce Hess (CA). The second nomination shoot of the Olympic Team Trials also concluded today, though the Olympic Team will not be decided until after the third nomination shoot, scheduled for June 1-3 in Colorado Springs, CO. The second nomination shoot was a six-day event including practice, and featured a ranking round and fifteen round robin matches, followed by a cut to eight archers per gender. After the cut. archers shot an elimination round and seven additional round robin matches. Following today's round robins, there was some movement within the ranks. though point totals will triple at the next Trials event, making it difficult to predict who will ultimately prevail in the grueling Trials process. For the men. Brady Ellison (AZ) leads the pack with 82 points, followed by Jake Kaminski (NY) with 72, Jacob
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Wukie (OH) with 58. Joe Fanchin (CA) with 53.25, Butch Johnson (CT) with 48.25. Dan Schuller (PA) with 42.25. Thomas Stanwood (MA) with 39.75 and Vic Wunderle (NC) with 38.75. On the women’s side, Miranda Leek (IA) has garnered a solid point lead with 75.75; she is followed by Jennifer Nichols (WY) with 69, Khatuna Lorig (CA) with 66.5. Heather Koehl (WI) with 58.75. Kristin Braun (CA) with 51, Lori Cieslinski (Ml) with 40. Mackenzie Brown (TX) with 36.5. and Holly Stover (Ml) with 35. The Paralympic Team Trials, along with the Olympic Team Trials, were hosted by Roadrunner Archery' Club at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Next up for'eight Olympic hopefuls. along with several of the country's top compound archers, is the second stage of the World Cup. next week in Antalya Turkey.
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Warrior Games Army Archery Coach Trains with Passion By Lt. Col. Jeanette Griffin, Warrior Transition Command, Strategic Communications Division
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Steven Coleman poses for a photo with members of the U.S. Army archery team, (l-r) Jessie White, Army veteran, Benjamin Trescot, Army veteran, StaffSgt. Justin Steele, Sgt. Fred Prince,(Compound archers) Kinga Kiss-Johnson, Army Veteran, StaffSgt. Curtis Winston and StaffSgt. Atnmala (A!) Louangketh (Recurve archers). Photo credit: U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jeanette Griffin
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He said the sport of archery provides many lessons; such as the ability to control ones nerves, focus, concentration, breathing methods, and some physical training such as light stretching and flexing methods. “With archery one learns many lessons that will carry them through life and enable anyone to handle anything that may come their way,” said Coleman. “All of these will allow anyone to be successful in life and archery.” Throughout the week, archery training took place at the Bill Pellegrino’s Archery Hut, LLC and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, Colo. Last year, two Army athletes took home silver medals in the compound and recurve competitions during the Warrior Games 2011 archery finals held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Colorado Springs, Colo. In late March, after months of intense training clinics, the Warrior Transition Command announced the Army team for the third annual Warrior Games.
selected to compete in the 2012 Warrior Games will represent Army in the archery competition May 2. Four athletes were chosen to shoot in the recurve category and three in the compound category at the U.S Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs. Colo. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Steven Coleman is returning for his second year as the WTC archery coach for the Warrior Games 2012 Army team. Coleman, a Sumter, S.C. native, has been coaching since 2004. is a National Field Archery and USA Archer Certified Community coach and is a competitive archer in both compound and recurve. “Give me a few minutes on the range and you’ll be hooked for life and you’ll see and understand my passion for archery,” said Coleman. Coleman first became involved with Warrior Games two years ago while stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. He taught archery skills and techniques to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion, other service members, and members of the community with disabilities. 18
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During the second clinic. Paralympian Lee Ford trained and shared her experience and expertise with the archery team. Ford was recently named to the U.S. Paralympic Archery Team and will be competing in Standing Recurve in London. More than six years ago. Ford was in a speed-skating accident resulting in damage to her back, along with a subsequent diagnosis revealing she also had Crohn's Disease, an autoimmune disease that contributed to further spinal damage. As a result her injury' and illness has left her in and out of a wheelchair. "We were honored to have Lee Ford spend time with us during the second clinic,” said Coleman. "She showed us that even with her disabilities, anything is possible. She was an inspiration to the team.” During Warrior Games, Coleman has his own coach Ed Eliason, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic archery team who competed in the Munich Olympic Games, and a member of the U.S. National team from 1972 through 2007. “I’m very excited that my mentor and coach is here with me during Warrior Games,” said Coleman. "He is the driving force in my physical game. He keeps me true and honest to myself and the sport.”
Photo to the right: Staff Sgt. Ammala (Al) Louangketh, a native of Boise, Idaho and Staff Sgt. Curtis Winston, a native of Zion, Illinois receive instruction from retired Sgt. 1st Class Steven Coleman, U.S. Army archery coach. Ed Eliason, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic archery team who competed in the Munich Olympic Games and coach of Coleman for more than three years observes athletes during the final day of training before the start of Warrior Games 2012 competitions. Photo credit: U.S. Army StaffSgt. Tracy Smith
Coleman continued, “These Soldiers and Veterans have had to overcome many obstacles, injuries and personal sacrifices. They make me proud to be involved with them and of course, with the sport of archery,” said Coleman. To learn more about the Warrior Games, visit http://www. usparalympic.org Read more: http://www.wtc.anny.mil The Anny 2012 Warrior Games Archery team:
Kinga Kiss-Johnson (Veteran) Staff Sgt. Ammala (Al) Louangketh (Europe Regional Medical Command) Sgt. Fred Prince (Fort Lewis) Staff Sgt. Justin Steele (Fort Eustis) Benjamin Trescott (Veteran) Jessie White (Veteran) Staff Sgt. Curtis Winston (Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 25th Infantry Division) May-June 2012
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Photo to the left: Kinga Kiss-Johnson, a native ofAugusta, Ga., Army [ veteran and member of the U.S. Army archery team competing in Warrior Games 2012 at Colorado Springs, Colo, receives instructions . from Lee Ford, who was recently named to the U.S. Paralympic Archery team and Army archery coach; retired Sgt. 1st Class Steve Coleman. The two shared their experiences and expertise. Photo Credit: U.S. Army StaffSgt. Tracy Smith
Sumter Community and Army Support Warrior Games Archery Clinic By Lt. Col. Jeanette Griffin, Warrior Transition Command The Warrior Games showcases the resilient spirit of today’s wounded, ill, and injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition. At the Warrior Games, more than 200 athletes from the Army, Air Force. Marine Corps. Navy/Coast Guard and Special Operations compete individually or as a team member for gold in archery, cycling, wheelchair basketball, shooting, swimming, track and field, and sitting volleyball. This year, the Warrior Games are hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee and supported by the U.S. Department of Defense. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, USO, Fisher House Foundation and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Seven of the 50 Army athletes selected to compete in the 2012 Warrior Games represented the Army in the archery competition May 2. In late March, after months of intense training clinics, which the Warrior Transition Command announced the Army team for the third annual Warrior Games. Four athletes were chosen to shoot in the recurve category and three in the compound category at the U.S Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, Colo. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Steven Coleman returned for his second year as the WTC archery coach for the Warrior Games 2012 Army team. Coleman, a Sumter. S.C. native, has been coaching since 2004. is a National Field Archery and USA Archer Certified Community coach and is a competitive archer in both compound and recurve. “Give me a few minutes on the range and you’ll be hooked for life and you’ll see and understand my passion for archery,” said Coleman. Coleman first became involved with Warrior Games two years ago while stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. He taught archery' skills and techniques to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion, other service members, and members of the community with disabilities. He said the sport of archery' provides many lessons; such as the ability to control ones nerves, focus, concentration, breathing methods, and some physical training such as light stretching and flexing methods. “With archery one learns many lessons that will carry them through life and enable anyone to handle anything that may come their way,” said Coleman. “All of these will allow' anyone to be successful in life and archery.” Archery training took place at the Bill Pellegrino's Archery Hut, LLC and the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. The offer of community support to this effort began with American Legion Post 15's agreement to allow the Army archery participants to use the Agriculture Building located in the Sumter County Fairgrounds, in Sumter, South Carolina for the first clinic held on January' 31 to February 5, and the final qualification clinic that was conducted on March 12-16. The list of supporters included American Legion Post 15, American Whitetail, Coca-Cola, Crossroads Archery, Dartfish, Elk’s Lodge, Gamecock Body Shop, Hansen International, emWave, and Third Army/ARCENT. During the second clinic, Paralympian Lee Ford trained and shared her experience and expertise with the archery team. Ford was recently named to the U.S. Paralympic Archery Team and will be competing in Standing Recurve in London. More than six years ago, Ford was in a speed-skating accident resulting in damage to her back, along with a subsequent diagnosis revealing she also had Crohn’s Disease, an autoimmune disease that contributed to further spinal damage. As a result her injury and illness has left her in and out of a wheelchair.
Recurve archers “We were honored to have Lee Ford spend time with us during the second clinic,” said Coleman. “She showed us that even with her disabilities, anything is possible. She was an inspiration to the team.” Last year, two Army athletes took home silver medals in the compound and recurve competitions during the Warrior Games 2011 archery finals held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Colorado Springs, Colo. During Warrior Games, Coleman has his own coach Ed Eliason, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic archery team who competed in the Munich Olympic Games, and a member of the U.S. National team from 1972 through 2007. “I’m very excited that my mentor and coach is here with me during Warrior Games,” said Coleman. “He is the driving force in my physical game. He keeps me true and honest to myself and the sport.” Coleman continued, “These Soldiers and Veterans have had to overcome many obstacles, injuries and personal sacrifices. They make me proud to be involved with them and of course, with the sport of archery,” said Coleman. The Warrior Games is about more than winning medals it’s about overcoming challenges to celebrate accomplishments. Each athlete competing tells of triumph, regardless of whether they stand on the podium: Read more: Online http://www.wtc.army.mil Blog: http://wtc.armylive.dodlive.mil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyAW2 Twitter: http://twitter.eom/#l/armywtc/ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/armywtc/
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More than 12 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and Veterans participated in The Warrior Transition Command's Army archery clinic on March 12 through 16. Third Army/ARCENT Medics and Combat Lifesavers assisted throughout the week. Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tracy J. Smith
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Colin Boothe. Senior Pro. wins at Paris. Texas with the top score of 420. followed by Bart Larson with a 416 and Brian Stokes with a 40S. Colin began shooting "a long time ago” in his backyard after seeing his brother-in-law shoot a bow that was more
Colin Boothe technologically advanced than anything he'd seen before. So he went to Otasco (Gander Mountain equivalent) and bought himself a Bear Jennings Compound Bow Package to hunt with. He followed the directions about how to set up his bow and got some tips from Bill Morgan in Natchez. Mississippi and 2 weeks later he won the Turkey Shoot al the Soybean Festival in LA with a prize of a turkey and a trophy. He said he was hooked! Colin had a reputation as “Mr Second" for about ten years because he finished almost every shoot in the top 10 but he couldn't win a big event. He said it was all his frame of mind and he had to team “how to win". His philosophy is that part of learning to win is not to fear losing. He believes you can’t be afraid of making the shot and you have to learn to shoot at anything and you have to show up to win. Since that time he has gone on to win at “every discipline of archery”. Colin easily reels oiT the list: NABA World Champion on the Cabelos Tour, 30+ ASA
wins, 10 I BO National wins, 8 National Team titles in IBO, ASA & NFAA, four Buckmaster wins and a half dozen four wheelers. He shoots every one of these with the same bow and he attends 22-28 events a year. He has shot a bow for a living for 16 years. Colin’s equipment is a Mathews Conquest Triumph (29”, 64 pounds). Quality Archery Design rest, CBE sight, Scott release. Classic scope. Gold Tip arrows. Alpen Optics, Dean End stabilizers. Tiger Twist strings (Mathews). Magic Stop Targets. Premier Deer Attractants, Bohning vanes and HTM Precision Archery Products. At his home. Colin runs a custom archery shop which caters to “big name clients” who want their bows set up for a “lifetime hunt” they're planning or some event and they fly in from all over the world or send him their bows. Colin displays all his checks and trophies in his shop. The Bow Shop. Colin has a 3D range at his home but he also shoots at several clubs around Harrisonburg, LA - Aimwell Archery Club, 3D Archery Club, and Island Hilltop Archery Club. He has buddies around home that he says push him - Carl Adkins and Richard Friedland among them. Colin lost part of his left leg when he was 21 in a construction site accident and in 2004 he was in a car wreck on the way to an IBO event where he broke his back in about seven places and was never supposed to walk again. He says he knows a little about overcoming adversities. Nerves are a motivator for him, not a distraction and he takes this strong drive into the shoot offs. He played sports as a kid and had experiences where he had to hit the basket in the basketball game for the win or hit the run in baseball and he felt the weight of that on his shoulders and he did it. He credits “the good Lord” for this ability. He also says his success is due to the support of his family: wife, Kathy; daughter, Ashlen; son, Derek; his friends, his church at home, his community and his mother, Marilyn, who he says is still his biggest fan. ASA events arc his favorite because they are well run and Mike Tyrell and his staff do a great job hosting them. But he 22
had to mention Buckmasters also because he loves Jackie Bushman and the fast paced, exciting shooting which is like the hunting sequence. Colin says as far as years shooting with Mathews, he is the oldest active shooter. He also holds the distinction of being “ the first Pro to place in a National or World event with a Mathews bow”. He gets a phone call from Joel Maxfield at Mathews before every event and gets asked “what are you going to do this weekend?" If he responds with “do my best" Joel asks again and Colin's response is "I’m going to win” and Maxfield's comes back with “Atta boy". This year Colin plans to go over the $1 million mark in lifetime archery winnings.
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Paige Klawitter Paige has set her archery goals and is on track to reach them. At 13 years old she just won her first Paris, TX ASA belt buckle in the Youth Girls Class and she’s working toward Shooter of the Year in her class for 2012. Next year she plans to move up to Women’s Open B, Open A the following year and be shooting Women’s Pro when she’s 16.
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weekends, shooting locally and nationally at field, target or 3D. Two weeks ago Paige set 2 records in Youth Female Freestyle at the Florida State Indoors but it’s not all about Paige. There is a strong camaraderie between her mom, Cheri. stepfather. Glen, and herself. Glen taught her how to make bowstrings and she can almost build her own. She proudly states she fletches her own arrows and puts her own sight tapes on. And she immediately says she wants to see her Mom do really well. She says "If I’m not having problems with my bow and I’m shooting fine, I’ll go and help Mom because she helps me a lot too. She’ll stop and come over and help me any time. Mom and Glen say they want me to shoot the best that I can so they help me as much as they can.” The deal for the Paris shoot was that if Paige won her class Glen and his buddy, Adam Jirovsky, would carry ALL of Paige's stuff for the next two shoots - that was a huge motivator.
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Paige picked up a bow when she was 10 years old and both of her parents shoot. She doesn’t believe there is any magic age to begin shooting though. Her family is teaching a 17 year old to shoot now and they have worked with other teenage archers just starting out. Paige uses Kaitlyn Price and Kailey Johnston as her role models because they were both shooting in the Pro class when they were 16. When I asked Paige who her major competition was she said this year she really doesn’t have any but last year it was Ashley Scott. Ashley has moved up this year and Paige has stepped into her shoes. Paige smiled as she said she finished second every time last year never beating Ashley. Ashley is older than Paige is but Paige says that doesn’t matter, “1 can shoot just as well as she does if I try hard enough". She misses the competition but loves her belt buckle. Paige shoots with a Hoyt Contender Elite, Toxonic Sight and Shrewd scope and stabilizers. She shoots what is at her house and decides what she likes best. She tried the Alpha Elite but likes the Contender better. To condition for shooting Paige shoots every day. When she first moved up the poundage on her bow she had some trouble, so every morning before school she pulled her bow back 10 times without an arrow and let it down. She did this after school and before bed also until she could easily handle the change. She tries to eat healthy, vegetables and lots of water, and she makes sure she takes plenty of snacks on the range. She says if she’s hungry she gets tired and then shakey and she can’t shoot like that. She also offers her food to others because she always has a ton of food. Nerves do play a part in Paige’s shooting but she says she shoots better under pressure. In fact she does most things better under pressure because she “can't mess up when everybody is looking at me”. Her shots are better when she feels the pressure. Locally, Paige and her parents shoot some field with Diane Watson who lives 20 minutes away and they also see Jake Pettit and judge on his 3D targets. The two Pro’s kindly offer tips and after the Tuesday night league the lowest score holder buys ice cream. Jake has only bought once and that was because he had equipment problems that night. When asked "Why archery?" Paige says she “enjoys it so much and it’s different”. She also likes the variety of 3D, target and field. She misses doing things on the weekends at home with her friends, like movies and birthday parties, but she has friends at the shoots too. mostly younger or older kids, and adults. She sees archery as a lifetime sport for her. “1 don’t think I’ll forget about this sport ever”. Archery consumes all of Paige’s
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This year will be a very significant one for the Archer)' Hall of Fame & Museum. Not only will we induct five archery legends, but our new fa cility in Springfield, MO, will include a display recognizing Doug Walker, the late Bowhunters Hall of Fame’s founder, and all BHOF inductees through 2011. Walker passed away early last year and no further BHOF inductions are slated. On-going discussions between Board members of both Halls have resulted in an agreement designed to recognize the BHOF’s place in archery history'. “I’m confident that this Boardapproved action will preserve and protect the history and integrity of the Bowhunters Hall of Fame," stated Dave Gordon, BHOF Chairman. “I also believe that by blending the BHOF into the Archery' Hall of Fame we have eliminated any confusion that has existed since 1994 when our sport’s finest were being recognized by' two Halls of Fame.”
INDUCTION SLATED FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 Gail Martin, Ann Butz and Vickie Cook will join Frank Gandy and Hollis Wilber Allen as the latest inductees into the Archery Hall of Fame at the 27,h Induction Ceremony to be held in Springfield, Missouri at the Bass Pro Shops/ Wonders of Wild life Campus. Gail Martin, founder and patri arch of world re nowned Martin Ar chery Company, and a pair of outstand ing target archery competitors from the 1960s, five time PAA Champion, Ann Butz and World Champion Vicki Cook comprise the Archery Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012. “We are pleased to welcome Gail, Ann, and Vicki to the Archery Hall ofFame,” said M. R. James, AHOF President. “Each has contributed significantly to our sport and is deserving of this exceptional honor and pub lic recognition. They will join the AHOF Class of 2011, which includes Holless W. Allen, the father of the com pound bow, and top target archer and PAA Champion Frank Gandy, at the mid September induction ceremony.”
“This is a logical step that needed to be taken,” said M. R. James, AHOF President. “Doug Walker was the heart and soul of the BHOF. His passing could have been the death knell for his vision, but now Doug and other inductees will have permanent recognition at the AHOF in The Bass Pro I Wonders of Wildlife Campus in Springfield Missouri where millions of visi tors can discover and explore the rich history of archery and bowhunting.” Visit our website: archeryhalloffame.org.
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Carpenter lives in Florida so the flat terrain is what she’s used to shooting. There was a slight wind that came and went during the shoot down but she said that wasn’t much of a factor. Carpenter admits to some nerves during the big moments though. Her remedy is to breathe and envision herself in her backyard shooting like she does in practice. She isn’t aware of the announcer and once she pulls back she’s “in the zone”. What’s the secret to getting on the podium? Carpenter says it’s more practice. She shoots every day for 1-2 hours, 200-300 arrows a week mostly on the 12 targets in her back yard. She also works out 5 times a week and she practices judging. Her trick forjudging is to place PVC pipe at 20, 30 and 40 yards and keep looking at it. She says she sees those pipes in her mind when she looks at targets and it’s a huge help. During the shoots she doesn't eat heavy foods and she snacks al! day long. Carpenter travels to 3 shoots a month during the target season, January to August each year. Her next shoot is the Augusta, Georgia ASA shoot in April. She has no special plans for her big checks from the win, just putting it in the bank. Carpenter shoots a Mathews Heli, Shrewd stabilizers and scope, CBE sight. Gold Tip arrows, Bohning vanes, Alpen Optics and Stan release.
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of 434! Joseph Goza placed second with a 426 and Dan McCarthy was third with a 424. The last target of the day was the ibex and Jamie says he couldn’t have landed a better one. Jamie hails from nearby Durant, OK where he works in the landscaping and roofing business when he’s not shooting arrows in his indoor range. He and his 9 year old son shoot together and he has a slew of buddies he shoots with to include - Justin Bethel, Chad Hilburn, Tommy Gomez, Art Brown and Brandon Lyles. Jamie sat down with me shortly after the shoot out to answer my questions and many friends stopped and congratulated as they passed by and others stood and listened as he talked about how he got to the winner’s podium. He describes himself as a talker, and “so competitive”. He says if he’s not winning he only blames it on the fact he’s not trying hard enough. Jamie isn’t the new kid on the block. He shot for years, quitting in 2004 and then coming back to the sport in 2009 in SemiPro. 2010 he turned Pro and in 2011 he collected his first win at the ASA Classic in Monroe, LA under the lights in the Ike Hamilton Arena, beating Levi Morgan with a 14. Jamie shoots all the ASA’s, some IBO’s and a few indoor shoots. When he shoots indoors he just changes his arrows. He thinks he’ll be making that change this week for Indoor Nationals in Louisville now that he took home the big check here. Jamie shoots a Hoyt Vantage Elite, CBE sight, Fuse Blade, Gold Tip arrows, Scott release, Vortex Optics, Bohning vanes. Jay James Hard Core Bowstrings, and uses an EZ Press. How does Jamie prepare for a shoot out? There were about 4 hours for the shooters to think about their game plan for the shoot out and Jamie used that time to go back out on the range but this time he wasn’t shooting, he was helping instructing archery to the younger kids and he said he had a ball! Jamie believes in promoting the sport and he tries to do his part, giving advice on Archery Talk, talking to amateur shooters at the shoots and trying to bring a friend to the events to get others involved in the sport he loves. Practice time for Jamie is divided between indoor sessions where he might shoot 100 arrows a week and outdoors with about 50 arrows/week. He has an indoor range at his home and he shoots at a local club, 12 Ring Archery. Jamie’s advice for youngsters is to set goals. And for all archers he says to “shoot the course”, don’t shoot against anyone else. His most important piece of advice in 3D to take notes and learn our tendencies on each target. Jamie says he has never forgotten where he came from so with his weekend eamings of roughly S13,500 he plans to pay bills and then get back to shooting arrows and preparing for the next tournament.
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Easton Tech-tips #5-12 Fletching - tips and tricks to get it right By George Tekmitchov Editor's note: George is the Senior Recurve Engineer for Hoyt. Inc. and International Technical Advisor for Easton Technical Products, where he developed the X10 arrow shaft. A four-time member of the US Archery team. George has also represented the United States in the F1TA World Field Championships and the World Games. George is also known as the "Voice of Archery" having been the official FITA announcer at World and Olympic events since 1992.
"Fletching” is the term in our sport that covers any and all forms of vanes, feathers, etc. which steer the arrow after launch- a fundamental, essential equipment element at least as important as any other in the grand scheme of things. Of all the maintenance items in our sport, fletching is perhaps one that requires the most frequent attention. This is due to the sheer wear and tear endured by fletching, especially when shooting tight groups. And when it comes to accuracy, fletching can make or break your setup. Fletching is one of those things we take for granted - until something goes wrong. There’s nothing quite like a suddenly-loose fletch to drop your score... usually, right into the dirt. So. working from the general to the specific, let’s consider some important tips and tricks to get the most out ofthis inglorious bit vital bit of kit. Fletching your own arrows is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do for yourself in our sport. Once you have bought or borrowed the needed tools, they will last the rest of your entire archery career- not to mention that of your great grandchildren. It’s a great family activity. Even i fyou choose to buy factory fletched shafts or have a pro shop fletch your arrows for you. it’s certainly good to understand repair and other procedures for fletching maintenance.
To wrap or not to wrap Arrow shaft wraps sport some undeniable advantages, particularly on carbon shafts, with only some relatively minor downsides. Wraps can add color and make arrows easier to identify, making scoring faster and more accurate. They do add a bit of mass weight, but this can be advantageous for some tuning situations. They make it much easier to strip and refresh fletching, which is their chief advantage on carbon shafting. This is related to their main downside- when one fletch must be replaced, all must normally be redone. Most vinyl-based arrow wraps can easily be stripped by dunking the wrapped portion of the shaft in hot (near boiling) water and quickly removing. If peeled before cooling, they can unwrap nearly as easily as a banana skin- often without leaving any residue behind. Personally, 1 use wraps (the excellent Socx made by Ron van der Hoff in NED) for the convenience, style and also, increased adhesion reliability. Tape-type vanes like Spin Wings simply work better with wraps than on a bare carbon surface. And, when it’s time to re-fletch, it’s much easier to strip to a clean surface to start over again.
Cleaning vanes Cleaning extends to the vanes themselves if used- except for Spin Wing and similar vanes, which should be minimally handled before installation. For polymer vanes (Flex Fletch, Easton Vanes, Bohning Vanes, etc.) read the manufacturer directions. Some vanes intended for installation with Cyanoacrylate gels are pre-treated with an accelerant and should not be cleaned at allparticularly not with acetone (which will leave a residue that can cause bond failure). Others, such as Flex Fletch, require very aggressive cleaning with some scuffing needed for a reliable bond.
Fundamentals First, no matter what kind of fletching you use, and no matter what kind of adhesive system you use, there is one overarching rule. Cleanliness! Grease, dust and dirt are the enemies of a good fletching job. Always take care to clean your hands and anything that will touch the arrow shaft in the fletching zone before proceeding.
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The jig is up For tape-type vanes (eg. GasPro, Spin Wing, K-Vane) the advent of the pre-printed arrow wrap, featuring placement lines, signaled the end of the need for any sort of fletching jig or other indexing tool. For those who need to place index marks on shafts, the best solution is the BeiterTri-Liner, which works with either Beiter or Easton nocks. However, for all other types of vanes, as well as feather fletching, a good quality fletching jig is an important tool and essential to good results. For more than 50 years the industry ’’gold standard” has been the Bitzenburger- a cast zinc item with a long track record of service. However, even the venerable Bitzenburger has room for improvement, specifically in the nock receiver indexing which can be a bit uneven after extensive use. Aftermarket nock receivers are available which solve this issue. Fletching provides a unique opportunity to get personal with your own style and preferences and is just one more activity- like string making- where with a bit of effort you can get even better, more personal results than with a store bought solution. 26
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Are You Listening? by B. Howard Coffey
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“Come to me, al! who are wear)’ and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shallfind rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my load is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).
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You and I should long to hear his voice, know his direction, follow his path moment by moment and know exactly what he wants for us in the way of ministry. The writer John Ortberg said, “God wants to spend each day with us; how many do we want to spend with Him?” Your answer should be, “I want to spend more time with you each day.” As your ears are tuned to his word, you like me will hear him speak to you the words from Matthew 11 above. Jesus says that he wants you to hook up with him, let him guide you, so you can find rest for your soul. He always gives you ministry that fits your personality and giftedness. He places you into ministry about which you are passionate. That’s why it is so important to hear his voice. That way you know you are doing exactly what he has prepared for you to do. You want be doing some work that you are disinterested in doing. Because you are hooked up with him, you hear his voice and get more ministry done then you are trying to accomplish on your own. Therefore if you aren’t already, begin spending quality time with the master each day. Let him give you direction for your life. You will begin to hear his voice in all your affairs, and your ministry will grow and prosper. As always, shoot straight with your bow and with your personal and spiritual life.
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US Collegiate Archery Association News By Stella Chen
National Indoors In February and March, eight different venues hosted National Indoors. Once again, USCAA had a record number of participation, which highlights the growth in college archery. There was a significant increase in the Bow Hunter and College Basic Bow divisions. Three of the venues included guest divisions to allow JOAD and 4H archers to participate.
Congratulations to the winners in these events. It was a 2 day event contested at 18 meters. The top 3 in each division are: Basic Bow Men Cameron McLeod (CSULB) - 841 Kevin Kwan (UC Merced) - 835 Joseph Byington (CSULB) - 665
Bow Hunter Women Maria James (MSU) -1091 Terra Haines (Penn State) -1053 Brianna Batykefer (Penn College) -1040
Compound Men Daniel Suter (JMU) -1164 Andrew Everett (Penn College) -1162 Evan Scudner (Mt. Marty) -1161
Basic Bow Women Rachel Bouchillon (UFL) — 715 Robyn McAllen (Penn State) - 557 Janelie Tokunaga (CSUF) - 429
Compound Women Tristan Skarvan (TAMU) -1165 Marcie Hebert (UW Stevens Point) -1134 Elissa Falconer (Miami Univ of Oh) -1131
Bow Hunter Men Joe Wilkin (UNH) -1144 (Tie - Dual National Champion) Seth Tremblay (UNH) -1144 (Tie - Dual National Champion) Patrick Purcell (Penn State) -1131
Recurve Men Sungwoo Shin (ACCC) - 1147 Anthony Don (University of Arizona) - 1145 Ryan Fortenberry (TAMU) - 1141
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Recurve Women Sarah Chai (Columbia) -1110 Katie Alexander (U of A) - 1091 Kayla DeBord (TAMU) -1082
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USIAC The final event for USCA for the 2011-12 Academic year is the U. S. Intercollegiate Archery Championship (USIAC) which will be held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. USCA anticipates record participation with more than 40 colleges and universities. USIAC has been the premiere event for college archery since 1966 when it was established. This event is the final qualifier for students to earn the prestigious All-American honors. The teams will also compete in head to head competition as 3 person teams, mixed teams (1 man 1 woman), and individual elimination matches. The national champion is determined by the final finish in the elimination matches.
Christensen (Weber State) and Robert Sinclair (UCSD/Cerro Coso).
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Florida State NASP Article and photos submitted by Steven R. Robbins NationalArchery
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The sport of archery in the United States promises to show a resurgence in popularity in 2012. Fresh off their successes at the Indoor World Cup, American archers and teams are poised to make a huge splash at the London Olympics this summer. Many of these future Olympians will come from the ranks of the National Archery in the Schools Program, commonly called NASP. The NASP is swelling in numbers throughout the Florida school systems, both public and private. There are currently over 310 schools participating in the Sunshine State, and many of its best shooters met in Newberry on February 25 for the 5th annual State Tournament. With school athletic budgets facing cuts, a number of schools chose to participate in the virtual component, allowing them to shoot in their own gymnasiums, and mail in the scores. With the virtual tournament concluded and the numbers tallied, they were compared to the top scores at the live event and awards (trophies and medals) were presented. All participants received a state tournament t-shirt and certificate, and enjoyed a great experience competing with other schools in their grade level. Winners from the tournament are listed below. If you would like more information about Florida's NASP Program, visit our webpage at http://MyFWC.com/ NASP, or "like" us on Facebook at Florida's NASP Program. If your school is interested in joining in the fun of shooting archery in their physical education curriculum, send us an email to NASP@MyFWC.com and we will contact the athletic administrator at the school.
Winners of the custom Genesis Bows for top boy and girl shooters, Jessica Andrew and Caleb LangreU
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Top 3 shooters. Middle Male Michael Cothron, Robert H. Jenkins Clayton Faircloth, Robert H. Jenkins Joel Albritton, Robert H. Jenkins Tanner Tilton, Robert H. Jenkins
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NASP Washington ARCHERS TAKE OVER ELLENSBURG Submitted by Linda Parker NationalArchery
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from Archers around Washington State swarmed to Ellensburg WA on 17 March 2012 to compete in the Washington NASP State Championship. The event held at the Central Washington University, Nicholson Pavilion Gym included over 400 students representing 25 schools from across the state. They came from as far as Deer Park in the Northeast, Kelso in the Southwest, Oak Harbor and Lynden in the Northwest, and Clarkston in the Southeast, so Zach and Kaelin Ellensburg made a nice with their Champion bows. central meeting point. Students aimed for individual awards for both boys and girls as well as for school team trophies. Competition categories are Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. High scoring teams and individuals received trophies and awards, and also qualify to participate in the National Championship to be held May 11-12 in Louisville Kentucky. The School Team Competition combines the individual scores of each school’s top 12 scores for the team score. Students eligible to compete have been participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program “Archery - On Target for Life”. Archers use standardized bows and arrows to shoot at bulls-eye targets at distances of 10 meters and 15 meters. Each archer shot 15 arrows at each distance, with value of 10 points for a center hit descending to 1 point for a rim shot. Maximum score is 300 points for the round.
The event kicked off at 8:30 AM. with groups starting each hour throughout the day. and the awards presentation at 6:00 PM. Spectators filled the bleachers to root for their family members and home teams, or just to experience the excitement. High male and female archers were Zach Grandle. of Kelso HS and Kaelin Pitner of Heights Elementary, Clarkston. Each received a special edition silver-colored Genesis bow and a half-dozen arrows. The Spirit Award went to Briley Jones, of Skagit Family Learning Center. The high-scoring team was Deer Park High School, who will display the special Wolf Cup trophy at their school until next year’s event. The school was also awarded a Genesis bow donated by Fletchsetter Archery of Rainier.
LIST OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Bridgeport High School and Bridgeport Middle School, Bridgeport Broad View Elementary Oak Harbor Chief Joseph Middle School Richland Crescent Harbor Elementary Oak Harbor Deer Park High School, Middle School and Elementary, Deer Park Easton High School and Elementary School, Easton Ebenezer Christian School, Lynden Enterprise Middle School, Richland Evergreen Elementary, Mead Grantham Elementary, Clarkston Heights Elementary, Clarkston Highland Elementary. Clarkston Kelso High School, Kelso Lincoln Middle School, Clarkston Mid Columbia Partnership, Richland North Kitsap High School. Poulsbo Parkway Elementary, Clarkston Prairie View Elementary, Mead Skagit Family Learning Center, Mount Vernon Thornton Creek Elementary, Seattle Whatcom County Homeschool, Bellingham Individual and Team Results are listed below. FULL results are available on the NASP website at http:// nasptoumaments.org/VTToumamentDetail.aspx?tid= 133 For more information about the NASP Washington 2012, or about the National Archery in the Schools Program, Contact
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Top Five Elementary Female
DENISE PARKER A Teenage Archer’s Quest for Olympic Glory
1 2 J 4 5
Score 283 266 262 261 255
10’s 17 8 7 10 3
9’s 9 15 11 9 14
Name Kaelin Pitner Allison Moyer Seneca Dehuff Devon Anderson Selah Meredith
School Heights Elementary Evergreen Elementary Easton Elementary Heights Elementary Evergreen Elementary
City Clarkston Spokane Easton Clarkston Spokane
Evergreen Elementary Evergreen Elementary Parkway Elementary Ebenezer Christian School Heights Elementary
Spokane Spokane Clarkston Ferndale Clarkston
Top Five Elementary Male 1 2 3 4 5
274 272 268 264 263
10 12 12 7 8
14 9 10 16 11
Isaiah Chavez Sloan Kraus Justin Smith Luke Telvelde Branden Johnson
Top Five Middle School Female 1 2 3 4 5
266 265 261 260 258
9 II 5 8 9
10 8 14 13 9
Whatcom Cty Homeschool Ferndale Danielle Dykstra Easton Easton Middle School Aristy Rosales Whatcom Cty Homeschool Ferndale Amanda Evans Easton Easton Middle School Kristina Fudge Clarkston Autumn Scheuermann Lincoln Middle School
DENISE PARKER: A TEENAGE ARCHER’S QUEST FOR OLYMPIC GLORY takes a unique look into the journey of world-class archer, who, at the age of 14, qualified for the 1988 Olympic Games. Nobody would have expected her to come away with a medal, but what “they" didn't know was this teenager’s tenacity to succeed. In this intriguing book, Denise Parker recounts all aspects of her archery career. From the countless hours of practice, to the joy of winning, to the delicate balance of external pressurethis book tells it all. It is the perfect read for any child or teenager who strives to achieve greatness and also provides parents and mentors insights to help any child or young adult to achieve his/her dreams. Denise Parker took home a team bronze medal as the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Team at the 1988 Seoul Games. Parker also competed in the 1992 and 2000 Olympics. She won a gold medal at the Pan American games at age 13. She placed third at the 1989 World Championships at the precious age of 15. She is a past Junior World Champion and has five outdoor and seven indoor national titles to her credit. A graduate of Westminster College, Parker has been the editor of Archery Focus. Marketing Manager for Hoyt USA. Vice President of the Archery Trade Association, and is currently President of DP Event Marketing. Parker is married and living in Pleasant View, Utah with two stepdaughters and two sons. 176 pages, soft cover, BW images throughout.
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Top Five Middle School Male 1 2 3 4 5
280 276 272 267 264
15 10 7 8 9
12 16 18 13 10
Cody Allen Christian Skok Hayden Garrett Jack Wuollet Neil Lockwood
Deer Park Middle School Deer Park Middle School Lincoln Middle School Deer Park Middle School Deer Park Middle School
Deer Park Deer Park Clarkston Deer Park Deer Park
Top Five High School Female I 2 3 4 5
275 268 266 265 264
10 11 11 10 8
16 11 6 9 12
Kendra Strahm Mykaela Hendrix Jemma Lakewolf Maegan Dykstra Molly Honcoop
Easton Easton High School Deer Park Deer Park High School Deer Park High School Deer Park Whatcom Cty Homeschool Ferndale Whatcom Cty Homeschool Ferndale
Top Five High School Male 1 2 3 4 5
283 280 274 272 272
16 14 12 14 12
11 13 10 8 12
Zachary Grandle Zane Taggart Zach Samek Jeremy Beal Nathan Dunford
Kelso High School Kelso Deer Park High School Deer Park Deer Park High School Deer Park Deer Park High School Deer Park Whatcom Cty Homeschool Ferndale
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Team Standings Elementary RankScore School 10’s 1 3051 79 Evergreen Elementary Spokane 2 3014 88 Heights Elementary Clarkston 3 2803 57 Parkway Elementary Clarkston 4 2678 43 Easton Elementary Easton 5 2543 30 Deer Park Middle School E Deer Park 6 2460 26 Grantham Elementary Clarkston 7 2422 36 Prairie View Elementary Spokane 8 2242 31 Thornton Creek @ Decatur Elementary Seattle 9 1889 17 Highland Elementary Clarkston
Middle School RankScore 10’s School 1 3047 76 Lincoln Middle School Clarkston 2 3020 84 Deer Park Middle School Deer Park 3 2808 49 Ebenezer Christian School Ferndale 4 2696 38 Skagit Family Learning Ctr Mount Vernon 5 2357 28 Enterprise Middle School W Richland 6 1856 12 Bridgeport Middle School Bridgeport
High School 10’s School RankScore I 3202 109 Deer Park High School Deer Park 2 3080 76 Whatcom Cty Homeschool Ferndale 3 3070 90 Easton High School Easton 4 2060 20 Bridgeport High School Bridgeport May-June 2012
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Logan, UT- It takes something special for a T-handle release to appeal to target archers and something even more profound for it to grab the attention of hunters, alike. Few release aids achieve such a measurable feat, but Hot Shot’s Tempest has done so in just two short years. In 2011 this spurred the development of the Stan Potts signature series and for 2012 Hot Shot continues the trend with their new Eclipse. When it comes to a handheld release form and function are pinnacle and demanding archers are able \ to differentiate between what \ Kf constitutes a good release Al 1HV and a great release. Because ! of individual shooting styles, anchor points and draw
New Boston, Michigan - Podium Plus Competition Bowstrings ™, owned by Ron Hardesty and Sandie Swirles-Duncan, is entering the National market in 2012. Both are familiar faces on the National Pro circuit. Ron has worked as a master bow technician and master string machine operator for the past three decades. Sandie, aside from being a National and State record setting competitor, IFAA World Champion, was a manager at her parents welding supply business for 32 years. Ron says, “It is the perfect time for us to do (his. I have been doing a lot of developing and experimenting on pushing the envelope of not only string technology, but also machine technology and methodologies, and while we were doing this, so was the company whose string material we use exclusively.... BCY. They came out with a new material called 8190; it utilizes SK90 Dyneema, the strongest material out there, blended with Gore fibers. This new material along with their venerable Halo material was what we needed to al low our methodologies to work as I envisioned, to use our increased tensions in all areas to make for the toughest, most accurate string system available was our goal...... and exceeded our expectations!” “So this led to the development of our new system called WinRZ ™ (said: winners90X). We make these systems for most every compound bow out there, competition or hunting. We offer all colors offered by BCY, and the color chart is available on our website in the products page. So, for the most advanced string system available to take your bow to the next level, let us build you a WinRZ ™ system!” IVinRZ90X™ advantages: Much stronger than other bowstrings! Most complete stability! Most accuracy and consistency shot after shot! Absolutely no creep, no peep rotation, no serving separation! Extreme durability and string life! Improved arrow speed! WinRZ ™ -The Future of Bowstring Technology. NOW. Podium Plus Competition Bowstrings ™ is a family owned business established in 2011 and is backed by three decades of precision string manufacturing experience. Podium Plus Competition Bowstrings ™ strives to provide superior product with forward looking technology that is designed to compete and perform at the highest levels through precision manufacturing and innovative design and painstaking attention to detail. To leant more about WinRZ ™, visit www.podiumplusbowstrings. com or call 734-778-9338.
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that’s secure on the draw, comfortable to long stints at anchor and crisp as an autumn apple during trigger. With it’s enhanced handle curve, the Eclipse is secure and stable during draw, anchors rock-solid and provides exceptional leverage while squeezing off the shot allowing it to fall easily into the “great release” category. A kin to its predecessors, the Eclipse boasts additional surface area on the handle for unparalleled comfort eliminating finger tingle, numbness and dead hand. Hot Shot’s exclusive 2-Thirds™ case design is once again employed to ensure each internal part stays in place to eliminate sear misalignment and misfires. Using only the highest quality materials, the Eclipse’s case is precision milled from high-grade aluminum for extreme durability and anodized with a textured, flat black finish that created a unparalleled grip and a bad-ass, stealth look on the target line or in the treestand. Available in three and four finger models the Eclipse offers dual-locking screw adjustment for trigger travel and trigger tension, while a multiple axis thumb post permits exceptional adjustment for projection, tilt and distance adjustment for an exact fit to any hand size or shooting style. For 2012. Hot Shot has upgraded their internal components to improve sear interaction for and even smoother, crisper shot than ever experienced before while still using Hot Shot’s exclusive Titanium-Diamond Nitride™ coating and hardening process. This exclusive process yields stronger parts with 60-percent less friction than 440 Stainless Steel while pledging the hook and sear system won’t exhibit any brittleness under even the most extreme working conditions. Additionally, this hardening process allows the release’s parts to be cut from a softer metal that can form more precise angles and tighter tolerances without any sacrifice to overall quality. Hailing from an Aerospace pedigree, the unique hardening process penetrates deep in the componentry creating parts with a hardness exceeding Rockwell 70 that exhibit no wear even after thousands of shots fired. MSRP: S196.59 For over 30 years Hot Shot Manufacturing has been a staple in the release aid business. After changing hands in April 2008, Research and Development of Hot Shot's entire product line by a group of dedicated and knowledgeable engineers, hunters, target archers and non-archery related individuals who have painstakingly reviewed and designed what those associated with Hot Shot believe to be one of the Archery Industry’s most comprehensive, practical and well-designed release aid lines. For more information on the new-for-2012 Eclipse or the rest of the Hot Shot line up visit www.hotshotmanufacturing.com or call (800) 551-3076.
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Specialty Archery, LLC Introduces Ultra Lite Peep With Wide Range of Accessories When you consider how adaptable the new Ultra Peep from Specialty Archery is, it is amazing that it weighs just 7.5 grains. Careftil sculpting of this threaded, machined aluminum peep means it is ^B^^BB approximately 25 percent lighter than the original Super Peep housing. The reduced load on your string boosts arrow speed. Despite its light weight and compact profile, the new peep accepts all the company’s apertures. 1/8” and smaller Clarifiers, and 1/8” Verifiers. The peep comes in black, camo, red. green, blue, silver and pink. Let’s start with _ apertures. With the UltraLite peep in your string, you can go from a dimly lit hunting blind or tree-shaded 3-D course to bright indoor lanes, without changing the peep and resighting the bow. That’s because screw-in apertures take you all the way from 1/32” to 1/8.” 1/32 3/64 1/16 3/32 1/8 You can buy these apertures singly, in a complete set of five, or in sets of the three smallest, three middle or three largest. Along with your chosen aperture, target shooters can equip this threaded peep with a tiny Clarifier lens. The Clarifiers help make the target crystal clear when viewed through a magnifying scope. Specialty builds Clarifiers in three powers, with the higher powers designed for use with stronger scope powers. Dealers who have one of our Clarifier displays can help you decide whether the yellow #1, green #2 or red #3 is the best choice for your setup. Verifiers from Specialty Archery are also designed to work with our precision peeps, but their role is to help sharpen pin sights when used for hunting or competition. Blurred sight pins are a common concern of older archers and a tiny Verifier lens may be all that’s needed to restore your confidence and accuracy. For l/8 inch peeps like the new Ultra Lite, and for larger l/4 inch peeps that some hunters prefer, Specialty has six different powers to choose from. Check our web site for retailers who stock the Verifiers and who have a handy Verifier display to help you choose the one that works best for your eyes. See the company’s web site at www.specialtyarch.com for more information or to request a catalog detailing all our peeps and peep accessories. You can also call the Spencer, Iowa firm at (712) 580-5762 and can contact the staff by email at technical® specialtyarch, com
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Dave Cousins Goes Seven For Seven! With His New Prime Bow, Dave Is 100 Percent at the Doinker Welsh Masters Memphis, Michigan - G5® Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment is proud to announce that Prime™ shooter Dave Cousins won the Welsh Masters Euro Pro Scries this past weekend, which now gives him a perfect seven-forseven record at the Doinker Welsh Masters. “Dave has done a tremendous job representing the G5 Brand and our Prime™ bow with such class and distinction, we couldn’t be happier,” stated Joel Harris, Brand Manager for G5 Outdoors. His perseverance, skill and experience showed on Sunday when Dave quickly began his climb up the standings. With his Prime™ bow in hand Dave navigated the course that was comprised of 28 targets in the 1FAA Field on Saturday and 20 IFAA International targets on Sunday. This win has such distinction as it is an invite only event that features 56 of the top compound archers in the world and forces competitors to bring their best shooting skills, but also their mental toughness as one target you’re shooting side by side with your competitors and the next you could be shooting through a castle. “This year has just been incredible so far, I never would’ve thought I would go for seven-for-seven” exclaimed Dave. “The Prime™ Bow has just been amazing!”
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Spot Hogg Introduces The New Whipper Snapper Release Aid Harrisburg, OR- Spot Hogg Archery Products has built a solid reputation on the foundation of quality products. Their latest innovation, the Whipper Snapper, upholds tradition and offers archers the next level in release aids. Starting with the all-important element ofjust how a release feels in hand throughout the shot process no comers were cut during the design process. The result is an ergonomically designed handle that fits so well in hand that it complements and encourages flawless shot execution; shot after shot. Like all Spot Hogg products the Whipper Snapper features unique, contoured lines intended to generate comfort during long shooting sessions and through every segment of the shot sequence. With it’s slender design the release seems almost non-existent in your hand during draw and is easily positioned during trigger for repeatable anchoring and consistent shots. Built with both a proprietary materials and design the Whipper Snapper’s actuating system provides an extremely crisp trigger break that is also industry-leading fast. With single screw adjustability for both trigger tension and travel the highlyadjustable Whipper Snapper offers something that is missing on most releases - the piece of mind of knowing that once you’ve fine-tuned settings to your style they won’t change or wear out no matter how much you shoot or how hard you hunt. As well, the releases trigger barrel is adjustable to fit each individuals hand via two different positions on the post and it's offset set screw position. If variety is the spice of life than the Whipper Snapper hits the mark- available with open or closed jaws, both of which are designed to perforin perfectly with D-loops the Whipper Snapper boasts an auto reload feature for seamless hookups. Available in with a flat black finish in either 3-finger and 4-finger options, and is also wrist-strap accessible. MSRP: 3-Finger Versions SI39.95 MSRP: 4-Finger Versions S 149.95 For more information on the Whipper Snapper release aid or the entire line of Spot Hogg products visit www.spot-hogg.com or call (SSS) 302-7768. Spot Hogg Archery P.O. Box 226, Harrisburg, OR 97446
the quiver attachment hole. The Cap fits directly into the quiver attachment hole, which provides the archer with another option to attach their side bar bracket. By placing the side bar lower on the riser the archer will notice less movement and a steadier hold on the target. The V-Bar Cap is CNC Machined and made out of 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum and is anodized black in color. The second item is the QC Point Adapters. This item was developed to be used with Easton 2712, Gold Tip XXX and Carbon Express Line Jammer 27. The logic behind this product is to give the archer help in setting up their arrows. When deciding on what point weight you need all you have to do is screw in different weight point to find your proper tune and spine. With the QC Point Adapters you can use them as a set up tool or use them permanently. If you damage a point it’s as simple as unscrewing the damaged one and replacing it with a new one. Each 80 grain QC Point Adapter is CNC Machined out of 6061 T-6 Aircraft Aluminum. The third is a full line of CNC Precision Machined Uni Bushings made out of 6061T6 Aircraft Aluminum. These Uni Bushings are a high quality bushings made for Gold Tip and Carbon Express arrows. They will receive super nocks and g-nocks for their respective sizes. Our DP Sleeves are protective coverings made for stabilizers and sights. This is a high quality cover made out of a polyesterpadded material. The stabilizer sleeves come in standard sizes of 16”, 20”, 30”, 34”. 36”, 38”, 40” and 44”. The sight sleeves come in 11”, 14” and 16". The sight sleeves are a two-part system of which the scope housing is placed in its own sleeve and then placed into the larger sleeve with the frame of the sight.
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A&D Archery and DP Sleeves A&D Archery is proud to announce three new products for the archery world. The first is the V-Bar Attachment Cap. This item is made to be used exclusively with Mathews bows that have
PRO BALANCER By Dead Center Archery Products DEADCENTERARCHERY.COM A product review by Larry Wise of Core Archery. The heavy-duty mounting plate that holds the balancing clamp, cradle and block is machined to .5” thickness. It is 13.75” long x 3.875” at the widest end and tapers to 2” wide at the mounting block end. Seven 1" diameter holes reduce its weight while seven smaller holes hold hex wrenches. It clamps or bolts to your work bench. I have one caution about using this device - it cannot and does not compensate for poor bow hand placement. The “yaw” or torque rotation of the bow handle that can be caused by bow hand tightness or gripping has to be eliminated by the archer. As good as this machine is it can never compensate for poor form.
The Pro Balancer by Dead Center Archery Products hits the "BULLS EYE" when it comes to balancing your target bow. This device will be most welcomed by any shop owner or avid target archer who wants to prepare bows to shoot with their highest degree of accuracy over the longest period of time. It's one of those tools that you know at a glance can do the job!
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With this industrial-strength device you can prove “beyond any doubt” that a bow is balanced and ready for its final long distance tuning. Todd Reich, creator of the Pro Balancer, has chosen to use heavy-duty machined aluminum for all parts of the unit. And. as part-owner of Top Notch CNC, he also oversees the manufacture and purchase of all parts to ensure their high quality. The bow-holding collar, machined to .75” thickness, is constructed of two padded parts that clamp around the bow handle at the grip pressure point. This simulates the pressure of your hand and balances the bow around that below-center reference via a pair of 1.1” diameter ball bearings on .4375" axles. Two 3” bolts lock the bow gently in the clamp while the bearings allow the bow to “pitch" freely (as though being aimed up or down hill) when placed in the “C” shaped holding bracket. The 5”x 4.6” x 1.5” “C” cradle receives the two bow-collar bearings into its two capture slots. This larger bracket has a single !6” axle extending from one side that mounts into a 1.5” x 1.5” x 2” block on two more 1.1 "-diameter bearings. This single axle allows the mounted-bow to “roll” as though the top is tipping or canting left or right.
Todd Reich has a simple process for balancing a bow. First after mounting the bow in the cradle and locking out the “roll” axle he balances the pitch of the bow. By using offset bars and angled connectors he adjusts the counter balance weight to achieve a target-side tip-down angle of about 30 to 40-degrees. This serves as a starting point for long range tuning where the final micro weight-adjustments can be made to achieve best groups. Secondly he unlocks the roll axle and adjusts the counter balance outward angle. He also makes adjustment to the angle and length of the offset extension to eliminate any “roll” so the bow is left/right equally balanced. Note: The sight level needs to be set before the balancing process begins so that it can be used as a reference for the final handle position. Todd is a master machinist and a very knowledgeable archer. He has used his Pro Balancer to balance over a thousand bows with superb results. The feedback he gets substantiates his procedure and motivated him to put it into a DVD that will be released later in the summer. The balancer is available through his web site-
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Gatorskins are made and sewn in the USA. The company is owned by Michael Burke. He is a service disabled veteran who served during the Vietnam and Desert Storm era conflicts. Gatorskins are used by anyone who works out of doors or in a cold environment. Some of our biggest clients are farmers, construction workers, steel workers, dairymen etc. Gatorskins are currently sold to U.S. Navy SEAL teams and Coast Guard units. The USMC Special Operations branch is testing Gatorskins for several uses in dynamic operations. Gatorskins are currently being used by U.S. Military special operations teams and contractors of the highest level in actual operational situations throughout the world. Benefits: 1. Gatorskins will wick sweat from the wearer during movement, yet keep the wearer warm when stopped. 2. Prevents the need for layer upon layer of clothing in colder conditions. Features: 3. The material is extremely strong and long lasting. 1. Gatorskins are 3 times warmer than wool. 4. Can be worn as an outer garment with clothing underneath, or 2. Lighter than paper. as a base layer against the skin. 3. Wind proof, wind can not penetrate this clothing. 5. With the fabrics thin, lightweight and stretchable characteristics, 4. Wick sweat. movement is greatly enhanced. 5. Breath, the fibers open up and expel overheated air. 6. Gatorskins are antimicrobial and will not retain smells, after 6. The material will not shrink, fray or tear. proper washing, even after several days of wear. AH laundry 7. Water repellant. 8. Worn loose, not tight. The looser you wear them, the wanner additives can be used with Gatorskins except bleach. 7. After washing, Gatorskins become as soft as an old cotton teeyou stay. shirt, yet still retaining all their properties. 9. Gatorskins are washed normally and do not retain smells. 10. The material stretches easily and enhances the wearer’s movement.
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Doinker stars in The Doinker Welsh Masters by Peter Bourke Sitting back in a leather recliner with a freshly brewed coffee and the world’s top field archers on the wide screen has to be one of the best ways to spend a lazy weekend, especially when I saw the weather the Pro archers had to contend with for The Doinker Welsh Masters. Day one started out fine enough with a little sun peeking through, this soon turned to dull leaden skies with flurries of rain interspersed with Hail storms and howling gales, perfect conditions for my style of viewing (from the armchair). Halfway through the first day you could see the top shooters settling into the lead even though a few shots started finding the four ring in both the Female and Male ranks, showing just how difficult a task these Professional archers had before them. This course is quite challenging and can deliver I some surprises in the best of weather but when Wales turns on the nasty i weather all the archers have to work for each and every point. At the end of day one 1 am sure all competitors were looking forward to the warmth of the Welsh hospitality and comfortable hotel. The European Professional Archery has become one of the most watched Archery competitions around the world, its promotion of the 1FAA J Professional classes is changing our
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sport and for the better in this archer’s opinion. This format is giving our up and coming field archers a goal to aspire towards, with the prize money
and international exposure they can provide more value to their sponsors. As they step up into the Professional divisions it is not just about winning for your own sake as all pro’s know it is about who you represent, your club, your country and your sponsors, it is a fact that without sponsors many of our events would not exist. Because of a poll run on the IFAA website many archers have asked if I thought Pro archery in the IFAA is on the way out, to this my answer is that we hope to keep the pro divisions because of the benefits to all archers. Results from this poll could not be accepted even as an indicator as web polling is never accurate this is why we still go to a polling station to vote for our governments. I feel losing the Pro divisions would be a step backwards and cost our sponsors and our sport dearly. As Pro archery develops there is a bleed down effect to the general archery community and it is a fact that through sponsorship of Professional archer’s archery companies gain massive exposure increasing sales and driving innovation in technology that then ends up in your hands as equipment and events. Yes 1 am a pro however in my case 1 look at it more as promotion of the sport I love and I am proud to be able to pass on what knowledge I have thanks to my sponsors, so enough of me and my soap box speech back to the Doinker Welsh Masters. Day two continued to be ruled by the weather, it was just plain awful
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with even Dave Cousins dropping 13 points. No doubt Eric and Casey the Doinker representatives would say Doinker stabilizers saved Dave from dropping even more and they may well be right, knowing the quality of their products. It is wonderful to see new faces fighting their way up through the pro ranks with a good friend of ours Linda Lainchbury taking third place behind Camilla Soemod in second and the Ladies overall winner Ivana Buden
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shot a magnificent tournament. For the gents division Dave Cousins maintained a consistent lead to win the 3000 Euro for first with Dietmar Trillus second and Liam Grimwood a close third. Now I am not going to go into the scores as I am leaving it up to you to visit www.europroarchery.com and watch the Doinker Welsh Masters for yourself free and don’t forget the Cartel Classic Pro shoot starts in a few weeks so get your armchair ready. Thanks to archeryfoto.com and Stephen Kendrick for supplying the Photos.
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Full-Draw-Position Your anatomy tells you how April, 2012 By Larry Wise
At the 2012 Lancaster Classic Archery' Tournament I watched the top pros use a host of different cams; hybrid, single and binary. They also used different release aids: 40% thumb, 3% index trigger, and 57% back tension. They used many different bows: PSE. Hoyt, Mathews. Bow Tech. G5 and others. They' used arrows too numerous to mention. But despite the different equipment the scores were awesomely impressive and the competition was extremely close. What I must relate to all of you who want to improve your skill level is that all of these professionals who made the top sixteen - men and women - all had something in common with their shooting form. They’ve all figured out how to stand properly at full draw in order to get optimum performance out of their bodies. They all demonstrated how to stand in proper FULL-DRAW-POSITION. So if you want to take your game up a notch or two then start with you F-D-P! A biomechanically correct model for your posture is absolutely essentia! to your success as an archer or as an athlete in any other sport. Knowing how to stand at full draw and why you need to do so will get you started on the best and shortest path to shooting higher scores. It’s as simple as seeing the blueprint of the house you plan to build BEFORE y'ou build it - you’ll do a better job of building if you know what the final product should look like!
your success. Further, we also do not want to be consciously engaged in managing specific shooting skills - we transferred that work to our subconscious mind during practice. To achieve elite athletic performance you must be consciously engaged in the present and in a process oriented goal.
PRESENT PROCESS THINKING is required ifyou plan to reach your highest level of performance. Your conscious mind will always be thinking something so put it to work thinking the right things at the right time - the present. Put it to work thinking thoughts that contribute to making the shot. Therefore, make your archery shooting form objective about how you intend to execute your shot. For me this is easy: Objective: Execute this archery shot using the appropriately limed execution of back tension. Please note that this objective focuses on a “process” and not a “result”. There are thousands of ways to execute an archery shot - we’ve all seen most of them - but by far transferring the “holding” into the back is the most consistent method over the longest period of time. So, if you invest the time to leant back tension you will reap the rewards of having a shooting process that has the best chance to “repeat” every time.
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TWO IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS: Shooting form is a set of precise movements, like a ballet, each of which must relate to our overall shot objective. Have you defined that objective for every scoring shot you make? Having this objective gives you the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of each of your form steps by how well you meet your objective. Without it you can’t really evaluate any of the actions you undertake to make the shot - you can only evaluate the score you get. Most say that their objective is to "hit the X” or "spot”. Let’s look at that concept. If you are at full draw and aiming an arrow for score then isn’t the “arrow hitting the X” a future event? Of course it is. The problem with this thinking is the fact that you must shoot the arrow in the present. Your aiming is in the present and your shot execution is in the present so allowing your conscious mind to think about the future is going to work against
blade close to the rib cage and linking the shoulder to the shoulder blade (scapula). BACK MUSCLES)
So. what is back tension? We start to build good font! by defining it. Being able to see our target is essential to hitting it and, therefore, knowing and understanding the definition of back tension is essential to achieving it. DEFINITION: Back Tension is the isometric contraction of the dominant or drawing-side rhomboid muscles, levator scapulae muscle, aided by the trapezius causing a micro sliding-rotation of the scapula toward the spine. Further, this motion of the scapula and shoulder unit places a rotational force on the holding elbow which can be used to discharge the mechanical release aid (without finger manipulation). The more you know about your objective, the better you can achieve it. Figure 1 shows the rhomboids and levator scapulae muscles that must be contracted to rotate and slide the shoulder blade toward the spine. At the same time the trapezius contracts, keeping the shoulder 46
BACK MUSCLES: At full draw, the rhomboid, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles ou the drawing side (right-side in this illustration) should do the holding of the bow. Contracting theses muscles places a rotational force on the holding elbow which can be used to discharge the release aid.
As mentioned before, this backmuscle action produces a rotational force that affects the holding arm and elbow. The elbow rotates a micro-amount about the shoulder joint - the ball and socket. This rotation also affects the forearm and release hand so that the back tension release aid handle also rotates. This “finesse” action is what causes the discharge of the bowstring from the release aid. The rotation comes entirely form the back and not from the fingers or hand. Please note here that this elbow rotation is not in the horizontal plane. The shoulder rotates freely in a slightly downhill plane tilted about 30-degrees from horizontal.
FULL-DRAW-POSITION: Ifyou adopt the back tension shooting objective then what has to happen immediately before you engage in it? You must place your body in the proper physical position to employ the required muscles and that position is as follows. Definition: Full-Draw-Position is the skeletal alignment that places the drawing side scapula near the spine so as to allow
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POSITION viewed from the top shows how the drawing forearm and elbow should line up with the arrow. Once this position is reached the holding force can be transferred into the back muscles allowing for arm muscles to be relaxed. This results in a short and naturalfollow through.
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Full-draw-position is. by definition, the prerequisite of back tension and must be set up by each and every preceding form step. Keeping both of these definitions in mind will be important to your understanding of every' preceding form step, as well as the sequence of the steps. If you skimp on any form step then the house you build will not be stable. Cheat when building your foundation and your full-draw-position will rely on excess muscle use and falter under pressure. This full-draw-position, as defined previously, depends on your shoulder and shoulder blade and not on where your draw hand touches a certain place on your face, neck or jaw. When your shoulders are at equal height and your drawing ami (top view) is in line with the arrow then, and only' then, are you prepared to execute back tension most efficiently. Only then have you reached full-draw-position. The significance of the drawing forearm position has to do with physics. Your drawing arm is a simple lever and only when it lines up behind the arrow and string (elbow slightly elevated) can you transfer the holding of the bow into your back muscles. If the elbow is rotated short of this line then you are still holding the bowstring with your arm muscles and that leads to muscle fatigue and inconsistent performance. If you rotate your holding elbow too far beyond this line then you are pushing you scapula too close to your spine and rendering your rhomboids ineffective in creating a rotational force on your holding elbow.
Your bow-side shoulder must be kept in its downward position from the beginning of the draw and it must remain there throughout the holding and aiming. The bones of the bow arm must be held in line so that the force load of the bow is most consistently transferred through them and into your back. The bones of the bow arm RESIST the force of the bow. If you elevate your bow shoulder or bend your bow arm (you don't stand with your knees bent do you?), then muscle must hold that position and both consistency and stamina are in jeopardy. Back tension then relies on bow arm resistance to the bow and release arm/ elbow rotation. RESIST & ROTATE and not push & pull. Finesse trumps brute strength. In full-draw-position the draw hand wrist is straight and relaxed, as are the forearm and biceps muscles. The draw side elbow is held level or slightly higher than the arrow in preparation for final back tension execution and a "touch” is established between the draw hand and some part of your face, jaw or neck. This touch is secondary to the establishment of proper shoulder and shoulder blade position - shoulder and shoulder blade position is always more important. Our strategy throughout all of our form steps and also in full-draw-position is to MINIMIZE MUSCLE AND
MAXIMIZE SKELETON. Bones don’t fatigue but muscles do.
FULL-DRAW-POSITION ILLUSTRATED: PROPER FULL-DRAWPOSITION: From behind your holding elbow anyone can see if your drawing
FULL-DRAW-POSITION: Full draw-position seen from the draw-side shows the holding elbow directly in line behind the arrow and bowstring. In this position the holding force can and should be transferred into the back where it can be used to implement a proper release.
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forearm is in line with the arrow. In this position you can make the transfer of holding into your back muscles. Put yourself into this position without your bow and then make the bow fit you! Adjust the draw length until the bow fits YOUR. body position. Most of my students confess that they bought their bow and fit themselves into it only because they didn’t know what their true draw length was supposed to be. They really didn’t have any standard for deciding on their draw length. They didn’t know about their body position and so they went by a friend’s advice or on nothing at all.
LONG DRAW: A draw setting that is too long for the archer requires his drawing arm to rotate beyond the arrow line (shown here) or downward below the arrow line thus decreasing the effectiveness of the back muscles. In this position many archers improperly use hand and finger action to help discharge the release aid.
LONG-DRAW-POSITION: LONG DRAVA') In this illustration you SHORT DRAW: This bow is set too short for the archer and causes his holding arm and elbow to position short ofthe arrow line. In this position the draw force must be held in the upper and lower arm muscles resulting in inconsistent releases resulting in the hand swinging out to the right during follow through.
SHORT-DRAW-POSITION: SHORT DRAW) Again, from behind the archer's holding elbow you can easily see that a short draw length setting does not allow this archer to rotate his holding elbow in line with the arrow. This forces him to hold the bowstring with arm muscles.
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can see that the archer’s elbow has rotated beyond the line of the arrow rendering the back muscles near useless in rotating the holding arm and elbow. Without this capability the archer is left to execute the shot through some other means like finger manipulation of the release aid.
CONCLUSION: Everyone wants to shoot better and to that end we try a host of techniques - I've seen about all of them. Most of these techniques are home-spun ideas that seemed to work for a short time but left us floundering and wanting more. With the well defined terms laid out here and the illustrations provided, you can begin putting yourself into a biomechanically efficient position that helps you reduce the use of muscle by relying more on your skeleton. Build yourself into proper FULLDRAW-POSITION and make the bow fit you. Do this and you'll take a big step toward reaching your full shooting potential. Keep well, shoot straight. Larry Wise NOTE: Larry’s book. Core Archery and DVD: Core Archery Back Tension is available on his web site larrywise.com.
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Earlier in my career, while shooting a state indoor championship, I let my bow down five or six times. The pin just would not settle in on the “dot.” With a minute left on the clock, I was the last person on the line when I shot. The arrow hit its mark and the line judge blew the whistle. “Hold it!” I’m not done!” I exclaimed. The next shot went much easier and the arrow slammed into the center with 30 seconds remaining. The whistle sounded again. “Hold it!” I still have one left,” I said. By now, everyone was watching, and the place became very quiet. 1 kept telling myself, “Concentrate and shoot good form.” 1 then executed another sound shot. When we went to pull arrows
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another archer inquired. “How can you concentrate after all of those interruptions? ” My reply was, “I concentrate really hard because the shot is very important to me. If someone offers you a thousand dollars to thread a needle on the very first try, how hard would you concentrate?” “Real hard,” he replied. This is what you should be doing on each shot in a tournament. You have to stay focused on the task that is in front of you. Concentrate and make the best shot that you are capable of producing. Develop the attitude, “I will thread the needle.” Archery is a sport of concentration and steady nerves. Focused mental thinking will help eliminate or reduce tournament anxiety. Top archers are not bom with this gift. They develop and fine-tune it over the years. Concentration is learned on the practice field and refined and mastered on the tournament field. This is why it is important to participate in as many competitions as possible. Once each shoot is over, work to analyze and evaluate your performance. If you got nervous or lost your concentration, try to identify the reason so it can be corrected. Make every' tournament a learning experience. Whether you win or lose, look for ways to improve. While you develop these abilities on the practice field, do not expect to walk onto the tournament field and just have them. Try to hone these skills by shooting every practice shot with the same degree of intensity as you would if you were competing in a national championship. Each individual practice shot should be treated as the most important shot you are going to execute that day. If you are at full-draw and the pin will not “steady up” or if you have negative thoughts and are not staying focused, don’t release the arrow. Stop! Concentrate on your shooting process and then re-address the target. When practicing alone, it helps to give the experience meaning. Try testing different pieces of equipment such as arrows, rests, stabilizers, etc. You will be forced to concentrate, as you attempt to get more valid testing results. Do not hesitate to also make minor changes with your present equipment. Then, while you 50
re-sight the bow, limit yourself to three shots at each distance, which increases your mental focus. As you practice with bull’s-eye targets, keep score to measure your performance and enhance concentration. Most archers put far too much emphasis on their points during a tournament and ignore them during practice. Instead, raise the importance of each arrow shot during drill and lower the value of each arrow in a tournament. With effort, the gap between the two should narrow. Before you can master concentration when shooting in front of a crowd, you have to learn it while practicing at home. Once concentration is learned under calm, ideal conditions, start adding a few distractions to your practice routine. Attach a piece of paper to a stick and allow it to blow back and forth around the bull's-eye. Practice during a strong gusty wind or light rain. Try placing a radio beside you and tune it to a talk show. Better yet, invite that friend that “won’t quit talking” over to practice with you. Once you are handling these distractions well, join some friends to shoot targets for score. Make your own rules that create distractions, such as talking and harassing the opponent, as long as you don’t touch the person or create a dangerous situation. Shoot ten shots with each game while keeping score. Wagering is optional, but is a good way to add more pressure. It is a fun competition that will truly test your concentration. Participate in as many tournaments as you are able without getting burned out. Attend different kinds of events, such as 3-D, field, and indoor target. Each will all help, as you develop into a well-rounded, accomplished archer. It is difficult, if not impossible, to hold a high degree of intensity throughout an entire tournament. When you are not at the line, relax. Then a few minutes before shooting time, begin focusing on the shot in front of you. Look at the target and visualize yourself releasing the arrow with perfect form. See as it impacts the middle of the ten-ring. Then step to the line and execute your shots with the same focus. When you improve your level of concentration, the arrow groups will tighten and you will raise your level of performance.
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Editors note: Old Dave not only shot and coached archery, he is certified as a level four instructor in pool and billiards with the American Cuesports Alliance. He was certified as an instructor by the National Rifle Association and certified by the State of Arizona to hold classes for the concealed carry of firearms. Dave
The Way It Was by Dave Keaggy Sr.
I hope my friend in Australia, Kevin Matushka, received the last issue of U.S. Archer. In that issue I promised him a follow up of an article I wrote for this magazine in 1985. Because so much has been written since 1985 about archery form by so many excellent coaches; I am going to change the format somewhat from developing ‘muscle motor memory’, to just developing muscle and strength. In 1985 I attended the ‘Master Coaches’ school in Colorado Springs, CO. I came away with some disappointment in the fact that very little time was spent on strength development. I have always held the view that strength, endurance and balance is the foundation of all world class athletes. A couple of years later I was invited to the Colorado Springs Training Center as an instructor for the U.S. Elite team during part of their training camp. ‘Wow’ what a reality check. One male archer could not complete one ‘push-up‘. One female archer could not complete a ‘slow jog’ once around the track; and too many of both sexes were too stiff to complete proper stretching exercises. During my attempt to hold a stretching session, I was directed not to let the group bounce between stretches because bouncing may cause an injury. 1 suppose that could happen when you are so out of shape. I was just following a proven method that we had been doing three times a week for three years that 1
No. 2 Reverse shoulder Keep arms straight and complete the full range of motion for three sets of 12.
No. 1 Stomach crunches To get the most benefit start with the heaviest weight with which you can do 15. Drop one plate and repeat for 15. Drop one plate and do 20. Drop one plate and do 30. Drop one plate and do 50.
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The Way It Was by Dave Keaggy Sr. No. 3 Front shoulder Keep arms straight, pall completely to the front and hold for 3 seconds. Three sets of 12
No. 4 Cables Assume an archers stance. Pull at bow level, close to face and past your normal anchor. Holdfor a count ofsix. Three sets of 12 with each arm. Start at your bow weight and increase in 10 lb. increments.
No. 5 Horizontal press One set of 15 with warm-up weight. Add weight for 12 reps. Add weight for 10 reps. Add weightfor 8 reps. Rest and reverse process. May-June 2012
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spent training in ‘Shotokan Karate'. I did not dare to demonstrate how we would team up and sit on each others back to extend the stretch. I did not dare show them how; at our training camps we trained two, two hour sessions each day on a golf course, where we did front kicks all the way from tee to green [450 yards], and did side kicks all the way back; and then completed 100 plus punches while standing in a semi-squat position. On the positive side, about half of the U.S.Team took strength training seriously and went on to do very well in their archery careers. The others never reached their true potential. Late last year I completed a prototype of a physical training manual. It would be too expensive to print in small quantities so I wrote to the president of a major bow manufacturer, sent him a copy of the manual for archers and suggested it might make a good promotional piece. Possibly to give the booklet to customers with the purchase of a new bow. I would give them the copyrighted material if they were interested. I never received a reply. Guess it could not have been very good! What I will do in this issue is offer photos of my personal favorite machine exercises for archers. They encompass both strength and stretching in the same movement, providing you do a full extension with each one. Determine your personal weight limits for completing 12 to 15 repetitions and three sets on each machine. My complete workout includes 12 machines or free weight exercises per session. Four core, four upper body and four leg exercises; combined with some use of a half ball for balance improvement. Don’t ignore your stretch band exercises that you do at home. In my opinion the greatest and most lasting gift you could give your teen-age children is a fitness club membership. It just might keep them healthy for a lifetime, and develop self assurance, and leadership skills. You get out of it what you put into it. Dave Keaggy, Sr.
No. 6 Pull downs Three sets of 12. Let weight stretch arms to full extension at the top.
No. 7 Rows Three sets of 12. Pull elbows behind chest. Hold the extension to count of 6.
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Bruce Dillon: Administrator. Coach and Judge
Bruce Dillon first became involved with the sport of archery in the late 1970’s. It was, in fact, Bruce’s passion for hunting that led him to archery in 1978. He thought that hunting with a bow might give him a greater advantage over using a gun. He was referred to his local club, St George Archers, and was immediately hooked on target archery. Through his association with St George Archers, Bruce also participated in field, clout and target archery, as well as the occasional spot of bowhunting. During the 1980’s Bruce was also a member of the Australian Bowhunters Association for many years, and has also been involved with the NSW Wheelchair Sports’ Association since this time. Over the years Bruce has worked tirelessly to increase his knowledge and improve his skills in archery, participating in numerous training and educational programs with the main aim being to
pass this experience on to others for their shooting benefit. Right from the start Bruce has been heavily involved in archery. He has held the position of president or secretary within the St George Archers since 1979 until the present. During this time the club has had to relocate to various sites and Bruce has been instrumental in the club’s continued existence during these times of change. Bruce continues to spend countless hours each week at St George Archers, making sure the equipment is up to date, formulating new techniques and equipment, and helping archers to optimise their equipment and shooting techniques. He is never too tired to welcome new members or visitors with untold enthusiasm and patience. Bruce has also been heavily involved with the Archery Society of NSW, serving as Vice President, State Coaching Administrator and State Coach at one time or another. In 1987, Brace was appointed the NSW Head coach for the state team attending the National Championships in Perth. He was also instrumental in instigating the High Performance Pathways Program in NSW along with Robert De Bondt. Bruce also became involved in the National Coaching programs accredited with Archery Australia, becoming an instructor in 1979, participating in the second ever instractor’s course presented by the Archery Society of NSW. This was followed by his senior instructor’s accreditation in 1981 and in 1982 Brace was appointed as a NCAS Level II coach. Further study in the area of sport’s administration and management saw Bruce’s skills grow. He was appointed as a State Judge in 1986 and later National Judge in 1989. Over the years Bruce has found that he has had to give up active shooting in order to be able to devote his time to coaching and administration in archery. Bruce gained practical coaching experience by working with archers at all levels from beginners to experienced archers competing at national and international level. He was appointed as national head coach in 1999 in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Sport. He has worked closely with other state and national coaches such as Hans Wright, Ki Sik Lee, Keith Gaisford, Robert De Bondt. This has widened his practical and theoretical knowledge base enabling him to disseminate up-todate skills to archers. Brace has also had several appointments on Archery Australia committees dedicated to high performance 56
and coaching development. Bruce was appointed as the Archery Australia High Performance co-ordinator in 2004 and regional coach in 2008. He has participated in many AIS training camps with the national coaching administrator and was involved in the establishment of the archery program there. He regularly participates in the training and education of new coaches through programs run through Archery Australia and the Archery Society of NSW. Bruce has participated in international coaching seminars for over 20 years. He was involved in Olympic Solidarity seminars in Adelaide (1990) and Canberra (1997) as well as FITA coaching seminars in Spain (2003) and Korea (2005, 2007). He has contributed teaching material to the FITA Level I and Level II FITA coaching manuals. He has also had input into the Archery Australia’s “Introduction to Archery” coaching manual, as well as the preparation of his own coaching notes that are used as reference material for his personal coaching sessions. Bruce’s skill as a coach is recognised far and wide. He has spent many years coaching archers of all ages and skill levels, with many of his students achieving success at both state and national level. He has also seen some of those he has worked with achieve success on the international stage at both junior and senior levels. Bruce puts his whole soul into everything that he does in archery. He finds it hard to say no to anyone, and while being passionate about the archery he has always been more concerned about the archer. He works tirelessly for archery, and can be seen regularly coaching at St George, judging at club, state and national tournaments, or teaching at various coaching seminars or expos. He is always trying to bring out the best in each archer that he works with and has a very special way of working with others. Bruce was awarded life membership of St George Archers in 1989 and the Archery Society of New South Wales in 2007. Archery Australia awarded Bruce a bronze plaquette for long and continuous service to the Archery Society of New South Wales in 2001, and in 2009 he received an award of merit from the Australian Archery Hall of Fame. Tom Hannay OAM: Administrator and Archer Deceased 1924 - 2005 After leaving the RAAF, which started his life-long fascination with aeroplanes and dying, Tom attended
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Queensland University and graduated as a physiotherapist. In 1947 while still at university, Tom accompanied a fellow student to the Grange Company of Archers club grounds to ‘have a shot’. He was immediately entranced with archery, joined the club (a member for 17 years) and another life-long interest was bom. In 1964, Tom joined the fledgling Mount Petrie Bowmen archery club (a member for 42 years), which was being established on the QRA shooting complex in Belmont, and for years was one of the main mainstays of the club. During his time, the club grew from half a dozen members using an old small bore rifle range, with only partially flattened shooting mounds, to its existing splendid club grounds, which are acknowledged as one of the finest in Australia. His work in building and maintaining the 56 target field course through the surrounding bushland was most impressive. While never reaching the heights of a champion archer, Tom gained his 1100 FITA Star in the 80s, and enjoyed competing in all disciplines ofarchery - Target, Field, Clout and especially Flight. Tom attended 43 Australian Archery Championships, mostly as a competitor, but also as an administrator and official (sometimes in all of these roles), and he was actively involved in the staging of nine of these events in Brisbane. He enjoyed meeting and mixing with local, interstate and international fellow archers and his handshake was legendary. Some of the most pleasurable tournaments Tom attended were held on the Murarrie Sports Grounds, where he could not only shoot his arrows, but also get a good view of the planes coming into land at Eagle Farm Airport. What a day he had at one event held in Adelaide, when the nearby Edinburgh Air Force Base was having an air display. Tom saw archery change from the steel bow with wooden arrows used in the 40’s and 50's, to the modem bow with a May-June 2012
forged riser and carbon fibre laminated limbs, and carbon arrows. Hewasalsoactiveontheadministration side of archery, and in 1983 was awarded an 0AM. and in 2000 an Australian Sports Medal. At the national level, Tom served four terms as president of the Archery Association ofAustralia (ten years), was its recorder for six years and was a member of the governing council/board for 40 years. In South Queensland, he served at various times as president, treasurer and for over 40 years as recorder. He also served as archery delegate to the Queensland Commonwealth Games Foundation and to the Queensland Olympic Council. During the Brisbane SG1O Games in 1981 and the Commonwealth Games in 1982, Tom was Officials Manager and Deputy Competition Director. Tom was granted life membership of Grange Company of Archers (1968), Mount Petrie Bowmen (1980) South Queensland Archcry Society (1965) and Archery Australia (1992). He believed that life was to be experienced to the full, and food was there for his enjoyment. His was a large foot print in the Australian archery world and he will be remembered as a gentleman, in the true sense of the word. Jan Holmes: Administrator, Coach and Archer
Under the influence of her husband Gary'. Jan became interested in taking up archery herself. A short time later they went shopping for an eternity ring and came home with a plastic Daco longbow for herself and Ben Pearson compound for Gary, but no ring! Three weeks later she progressed to a Bear compound which proved too cumbersome and was followed by a Jennings (compound) shortly after and that cemented her future in the sport. Now both having compound bows, Jan and Gary needed somewhere to shoot and in November of 1977 they became foundations members of the North Albert Bowhunters Club. Quite obviously the progression from bow ownership to foundation member of a club
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was one that entailed countless hours of work in obtaining land, facilities and an administrative framework to run the Club. Jan joined ABA at its inception (member number 16) and has held continuous membership ever since During the initial years of the club Jan held various administrative positions until taking on the role of President in 1979 which in fact recognized her as the first female President of any ABA Club up until that time. As Jan and Gary moved house over the years they became members of Tweed Bowmen, Grange Bowmen and Wide Bay Archers. At each of these Clubs Jan undertook various administrative roles including Secretary. Treasurer Canteen Convener, Club coach (participated in the inaugural Level I Coaching Seminar in 1986) and most recently Publicity Officer for the Wide Bay Club (2010). During her time serving clubs administratively, Jan also served the South Queensland Branch of ABA for a two year term as Treasurer (1992 to 1993) as well as beginning her long term relationship with the Australian Bowhunters Association National Executive. In 1979 Jan was elected to the position of Membership Secretary for ABA, and in the following year also held the position of General Secretary until that position was filled. Jan continued as Membership Secretary through to 2004, a period of 24 years (with just a short break during 1985). In 1986 Jan was one of three Executive Officers involved in the computerization of the Association’s records. Jan continued to contribute in a leadership role in converting the hand-written records to an Electronic Macintosh Data Base. Then conversion again from Macintosh to an IBM format which considerably enhanced the productivity and professionalism of the Membership Data Base. Back in the early days prior to computers, nominations for competitions were undertaken by hand and the number of competitors sometimes were in excess of 380. It was very time consuming, sometimes compiling scores until late in the night and then having to get up the next day to compete, but Jan always took it in her stride. As a consequence of her untiring involvement in the administration of the sport over a 24 year period. Life Membership of the Association was awarded in 2004 for her exceptional service and expertise provided to the sport. In 1985 Jan also received the Sports Australia Award of Administrator of the Year and in 1992 the Rotary Club of Australia awarded her Administrator of the Year for services to the students at the University of Queensland. Jan was not only an outstanding administrator in the sport, but also an extraordinary' archer which is evidenced by her accomplishments at Club, Branch, State, National and International Tournaments. Her success ranges across a
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number of bow disciplines as well as the different competition formats. On the National scene, she competed in 21 continuous ABA National Championships from 1979 winning eleven National Titles in the Women's Barebow Division (including six in row), seven times placing second and third on one occasion. With the 1FAA National Events, she won sixteen Australian Titles and was placed second once and third on three occasions. On the International front, Jan’s achievements are again outstanding achieving Australian representation on eleven occasions. At World Field Archery Tournaments, she has won three gold, one silver and one bronze as well as two fourth placings. At Pan Pacific's she attained three Gold and two fourth placings. In 1986 she was Assistant Team Manager to the Australian team attending the World Field Archery Championships held in Scotland and at the 1993 Pan Pacific Field Archery titles held in New Zealand she attended as both Team Coach and competitor. The highest Award within Field Archery’ Australia is the Grand Masters Award and in the late I980’s Jan achieved this goal to join a select few that have reached this pinnacle of the sport. Since the Masters Games concept including ABA member's participation. Jan has competed wherever possible in these Games throughout Australia and always attained Gold Medals in her respective division. Over the 35 continuous years of Jan’s participation in the sport of field archery she has also given up her time to advertise and promote archery through appearing at High School Sports Award nights as a guest speaker and on regular promotional media presentations.
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Eduard Lanske: Administrator, Bowhunter and Archer Ed Lanske has a long and respected history in our sport which spans over 33 years. He was first introduced to the bow in 1955 when a member of the Scouts in Germany. He joined Manly Field Archers in 1978 and began his long association with field archery, bowhunting and the Australian Bowhunters Association when he joined that body in the following year as his membership number of 119 attests. Ed spent many years on the Manly Warringah Club Committee as both Vice President Bowhunting (1983 to 1989) and Vice President Field (1992 to 1998), ABA Representative and Bowhunter Education Instructor (1980 to 1992) and Field Representative/ABA A Class Game Measurer (1985 to 1996) as well as a three year term as President (2000 to 2003). His services to our sport and the Manly-Warringah Club were recognised through the awarding of Life Membership of the Club in 1993. In the same year Ed’s dedication to the sport was further
recognised when he became a finalist in the NSW Shooting Association Sportsman of the Year award. He also served the ABA archery fraternity as the Southern NSW and ACT Branch Controller for the four year period 1986 to 1990. Ed was elected to this position in the early years of the establishment of ABA and it is a measure of his expertise and dedication to the sport that the Branch more than doubled its membership during his term of office. The assets of the Branch and therefore its ability to effectively communicate with its membership were greatly enhanced by Ed’s fund raising abilities and sound economic judgement. His promotion of family participation in archery is widely acknowledged and it is to his credit that his Branch was able to attract more than half of its membership to one Championship shoot. In Ed’s various roles within the Australian Bowhunters Association he has been a regular attendee and contributor at National AGM’s. Among other things he is attributed with proposing the Ten Year Badge (recognsing Loyalty through continuous membership) which led to the introduction of a Twenty Five Year Badge. Ed has served two four year terms as an Official Measurer to the World Bowhunting Association (first appointed in 1998) and was a Director of the NSW Shooting Association Ltd for the period 1 July 1991 through to the 25 September 2009 as the ABA representative. Ed represented his country at three World Field Archery Championships in the Bowhunter Recurve Division: 1986 Blair Athol, Scotland; 1988 Darrington, USA and 1990 Valla Park, Australia. Ed progressed from Field Archery to Bowhunting at a relatively late period in his archcry life when at age 40 he took his first boar with a recurve in the 58
Macquarie marshes of NSW. From this time on he combined his love of travel with bowhunting which saw him hunt on numerous occasions in the USA, Canada. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia as well as in most parts of Australia. The prolific photographs and published writings of his exploits across three continents have been widely printed, particularly within the pages of Archery Action with Outdoor Connections, for the enjoyment of all bowhunters. Ed is a senior member of the Trophy Bowhunters Australia club and holds many bowhunting awards both internationally and in Australia. In 1998 he was the first recipient of the prestigious International Master Bowhunter Award (World Bowhunting Association) which in part required the taking of trophy game on three continents - yet another testament to the lengths that Ed has been prepared to go in pursuing his chosen sport. In the international bowhunting arena Ed has an outstanding record of achievement with his trophy animals being listed within the Pope and Young Record Book for North American Game (bowhunting), the World Bowhunting Association Record Book of Bowshot Game and the Safari Club International Record Book (bowhunting). Additionally, Ed has worked as a bowhunting guide for Caribou in Northern Canada. Ed has taken Caribou (Canada) which is the only entry for this specie in the Pope and Young Record Book by an Australian and he is also ranked both one and two in the World Bowhunting Association Record Book for this specie. He has taken a Black Bear (also Canada) which received a Bronze Award with Safari Club International. In Namibia Ed took a number of Record Book trophy animals which included a Kalahari Gemsbok which received a Silver Award with SCI, a Red Hartebeest which received a Gold Award with SCI and is also ranked number one with WoBA and two Warthogs one of which received a Bronze Award with SCI. Travelling to the Republic of South Ed was able to improve on his previous Kalahari Gemsbok which this time received a Gold Award with SCI and is ranked number two with WoBA. On another trip, this time to Zimbabwe, Ed took a magnificent Kudu which is ranked number two with WoBA and received an SCI Bronze Award as well as two Impala which are ranked six and seven respectively with WoBA. Ed has spent a considerable period of his life as a diplomat to both Field Archery and Bowhunting and his role in promoting, defending and encouraging in the sport he loves is surpassed by very few in archery.
Terry Reilly: Administrator, Coach and Archer Terry commenced archery in 1960 at Adelaide Archery Club. He started shooting (against advice) left handed with
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a right handed bow but soon changed when all other beginners were beating him. As a junior he won many State and National Junior Championships. Terry won his first State Senior event when he was 17 years of age. During his competitive shooting career he won eight National titles: four as Target Champion in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1977, three as Field Champion in 1973, 1974 and 1977 and Clout Champion in 1977 in which year he took out all three titles. Terry competed in four World Championships, the first in 1973 at Grenoble in Switzerland where he placed ninth. In 1975 he travelled to Interlaken in Switzerland placing 32nd and two years later competed in Canberra where he was 16th and a member of the men’s team which placed fifth. 1981 saw Terry in Italy where he placed 43rd and 12th as part of the men’s team. He also competed in two Olympic Games being Munich in 1972 placing 15th and Montreal in 1976 where he was 26th. He was also selected for the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Additionally, during his International career he competed in and won a number of FITA events. At club and State administration level, Terry held a number of positions in his club including that of President, Field Captain and Club Coach. He was instrumental in developing the State Coaching Program and coached a number of State, National and Olympic archers during his time as State Coach. Terry also worked with paralympians Libby Richards (Kosmala) and Natalie Cordawiner training them for their events. He represented Archery SA on the SA Olympic Committee from 1982 to 1983 and was Archery SA Publicity Officer during 1983 and 1984. Vice President 1983 to 1986 and also contributed articles to “Shooting Lines” magazine. Terry’scontributionasanadministrator to the sport at a National and International level is vast. As an event manager, he organised the World Championships held in Adelaide in 1987, which was the first time an elimination event had been held May-June 2012
at that level. He was also the Venue and Competition Manager for Archery at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics. In 2001, he was appointed to the position CEO of Archery Australia during which time AA was restructured to a more “business like” organisation and developed a relationship with the Australian Institute of Sport for future high level development. Terry was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the International Archery body (FITA) in 2002, a position he held until 2005. During his time in Lausanne, Terry worked with the council to ensure that archery was retained in the Olympic Games. He also promoted “Centres of Excellence” worldwide and gained council approval to commence a World Cup. In 1993 Terry was awarded the Silver Plaquette by Archery Australia for his distinguished service to the sport and this was followed by a Gold Plaquette in 2000 and in 2001 Terry’s service to archery on an International level was recognised by the
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awarding of the FITA Silver Plaquette. His involvement in the 2006 Asian Games and the preparation for the 2009 World Masters Games also contributed to the success of these archery events. Currently, Terry shoots a compound bow and is the Groundsman and Librarian at Adelaide Archery Club. X
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Additional Aero vane Fletching Jig features Four interchangeable chucks and hooks assist in ob taining perfect arrow alignment on the jig The inter changeable chuck sets are tapered to provide zero play. The ball bearing arrow support hooks are color-coded to match up with color-coded Firenock Extreme shock end caps for easy size identification. Firenock will of fer 3 fixed chucks and 1 adjustable chuck to cover most shafts. (Picture shows the 4 fixed sizes. The fixed size chucks are made of 303 stainless with 3 sets of O-rings for perfect alignment and solid grabbing of arrows. For those who want maximum flexibility an adjustable chuck and hook system is available as an option to cover 0 115” to 0.667" shaft sizes.) vane Clamp, 3+1 sets of chuck and hook combinations, 4-axis fully adjustable neck, base, Laser, water level, in a 2 compartment handy carrying case. This full protection carrying case allows an archer to travel to the remotest places. For those that want to travel light, the jig can easily separate from the neck with the twist of a knob. This design allows the archer to pick and choose how much gear to take with them to any specific destination.
Perfect refletching with Laser Alignment Module: Aerovane laser Alignment modules was developed to make vane refletching a single vane and alignment simple and fool-proof set up on Aerovane jig simple and fool-proof. The high precision 3 lens optics sys tem one which has a final line with of 0.25 - 0.55mm. In order achieve perfect alignment, best precision and ease of use, the Aerovane laser modules are designed to be mounted about 75 mm right above the Aerovane Jig's chuck via the 2 holes with its 2 screws, with which the laser line will span from the base of the clamp alignment line to the valley of the hook set at the top of fhe jig. With these optional laser modules, perfect single vane re fletching can bedone via any vane that is already installed on the arrow by eyes (which is believed to be 1/4 to 1/16 of a degree accurate). With these laser line alignment tools, one can precisely make perfect alignment from a perfect center line. The line laser modules will give a crisp red line on the arrow even shine through the clamp and vane are on the jig through between the clamp and on the vane when it is on the jig for perfect alignment.
Aero vane AG0600 Adhesive To complete your feet Aerovane fletchspecially formulated adhesive. This cyglue will set in 15 be ready to shoot help of the high net and precithe Aerovane The glue is ofounce bottle good for about arrows. Un fletching glue, it is labeled with an expidate, typically 1 year date of manufacturing.
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All the hook set are also available with the slide ability to do offset up to 1.5 degree to the right. This allows you to set offset without the need to adjust the magnet and be quite precise
(+/-0.25 degree due to eyeballing). The laser engraved slide hook has 4 markings and should bottoms out at 1.5 degree at maximum setting. It is a fantastic addition for those who shot slower speed arrow and/ or use other vanes beside Aerovane.
The Aerovane Clamp: Is precision made of 303 stainless steel that is first die cast then machined with a straightness up to 0.001”. The pivot point utilizes a zirconium ceramic ball bearing for smoothness, durability and resistance to moisture (rust). The extra thick spring system with self alignment capability for any vane provides a consistent hold regardless All rights reserved. Other company and products names mentioned herein may be trademarks ol
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