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News (2004)
Second Indoor Shooting Venue We now have a second indoor shooting venue at Penryn Sports College on Saturday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm Social Evening This years social evening will be held at Country Skittles on Saturday 13th March 2004 The club will treat club members of Redruth Archers to one free game of bowling. Ask Margaret for details. Lottery Award We have been awarded £40,000 from Sport England to buy the field and build the first stage of our project, a toilet block and storage area. Negotiations are under way to initialize this part of our project and we hope building will start later on in the year. Thanks must go to all those who have contributed to making this possible. We will be the first Archery Club in DCAS to own their own field. Penwith Community Development Trust We have been successful with our application to the Engage Small Grants for young people and have been awarded £1150. This is to purchase 10 Bows and 10 sets of Arrows for our junior club. The dates for the rest of the indoor shooting sessions for Juniors will be: 24th March – cancelled (Senior Indoor Championships) 31st March – as normal 7th April – cancelled 14th April – as normal 21st April – as normal 28th April – as normal (this will be the last indoor session for this season) 5th May – Junior sessions move outdoors at our club field (please bring your own refreshments if required)
Those juniors who have achieved the scores for AAS Badges will be awarded shortly. Details of the scores required are on the notice board. So that Caroline can claim your badges for you please leave your completed score sheets in the black box folder in the garage. Well done to all the juniors who have taken part in the GWAS Indoor Postal League: we will not receive the final results until early April. GNAS runs a Junior July National Postal you will need to submit your best National round in your correct age group shot only in July. The Junior National Championships will be held a bit closer to home this year at Andover on Sunday 4th July The Grand Western Junior Championships will be at Burnham-on-Sea on Saturday 26th June entry forms to both events can be found in the folder in the garage. One big event to look out for is the Junior Outdoor Target Archery World Championships as the UK play hosts this year at Lilleshall National Sports Centre in July: this event is expected to get a lot of media coverage!! GNAS Handicap Improvement Medal Winners These were awarded to Senior: Barbara Bunyon from 34 reduced to 31 Junior: Chloe Gillatt from 76 reduced to 54 The Junior Indoor Club Championships held on Wednesday 17th March 2004 Boys Under 16 1st Andrew Rowe – Trophy & Medal 2nd Peter Williams – Medal 3rd Andrew White – Medal Girls Under 14 1st Chloe Gillatt – Trophy & Medal Boys Under 14 1st Brendan Gillatt – Trophy & Medal 2nd Tom Goldsworthy – Medal 3rd Tarrann Quinnan – Medal Girls Under 12 1st Emily Haddy – Trophy & Medal 2nd Alice Matthews – Medal 3rd Wendy Matthews – Medal Boys Under 12 1st Joseph Herring – Trophy & Medal Girls Under 10 1st Rachel Haddy – Trophy & Medal Senior Indoor Championships – this will be held at the St. John Ambulance Hall on Wednesday 24th March 2004 please note that this will be the last indoor session for seniors this season at the hall. Margaret has kindly volunteered to be co‑ordinator for the DCAS outdoor postal league this year. This is for shooting the Warwick Rounds. These being a short round can easily be shot during an evening, for both seniors and juniors and count for handicap & classifications This starts in May – please place your completed score sheets in the black box folder in the garage. Details will be posted on the notice board. Juniors Warwick shooting 2doz @ 40yds 2 doz @ 30yds Long Warwick 2doz @ 80yds 2doz @ 60yds Short Warwick 2doz @ 50yds 2doz @ 40yds
Tournaments: we host five tournaments a year on our club field. YOUR HELP is always needed at these events. We do not supply refreshments at The Longbow Clout, Double/Single Pope Young and single two-way Longbow Western, however, we do need donations for the refreshments and raffle prizes at our record status Double American and FITA Star Tournaments. The dates for our tournaments are: 4th April 2004 Longbow Clout 18th April 2004 Double/Single Pope Young 25th April 2004 Two Way Longbow Western 9th May 2004 Double American 1st August 2004 FITA Star Handicap & Classifications Don’t forget to put completed scores sheets for Sally of any recognized and completed round in the black box folder (don’t worry Sally, Margaret & Caroline will worked out who has what). Beginners’ course start on Wednesday 31st March 2004 indoors at the Ambulance Hall your help will be very much appreciated at these courses setting up etc. DCAS Grand Day DCAS kicks off the outdoor season with a Grand Day Tournament. You will find entry forms in the folder. Our club is a member of Kerrier Sports Council: this gives us access to the courses they have on offer. (Often at discounted prices) Some of our members have already taken child protection and first aid for sport courses. Details of courses will be posted on the notice board. Indoor Shooting will continue for all members at Penryn Sports College on Saturday afternoons, from 1pm to 4pm. Dates presently arranged are as follows: 27 March 2004 3 April 2004 10 April 2004 17 April 2004 24 April 2004 1 May 2004 Normal indoor shooting fees apply. On Saturday 3 April 2004, Paul Callaway will conduct a Coaching Workshop aimed at sorting your equipment out prior to the forthcoming outdoor season – nocking point, limb alignment, centre shot, nocks, strings, etc. All this, as well as having the opportunity to shoot up to 30 metres indoors to start building up your outdoor sightmarks.
Grant from Redruth Charity Trust We have been successful in receiving a grant from Redruth Charity Trust for materials to make a permanent target. Geoff Gardener has kindly made this for us and will be available shortly for use on the field.
Pictured above in front of our new permanent target (left to right): David Smith, Eddy and Wendy Wheeler, John Garbett, & Margaret Simpson.
Outreach to the community Redruth Archers take part each year in local activities promoting archery and raising funds for our club. Please help out where you can. Penryn Sports College – every Monday during term time Highfields School beginner’s course/June & July 30th June - Girl Guides - Have a Go 3rd July - Mabe School Fete 23rd July - Over 50s Try a Sport 27th July - Dreadnought Centre - Have a Go 21st Sept - Girl Guides – Have a Go
Reminder: Will all parents & guardians please remain with your children throughout the shooting sessions.
Outdoor shooting still carries on during the winter months Your Club takes part in the outdoor postal league (Frostbite) You will be welcome to join in - usually takes place on Sunday mornings at the field.
Club’s 30 year Anniversary in 2005 Next year is the clubs 30th Anniversary. We are looking of ways to celebrate this event. If you have any ideas please tell a Committee Member.
Club Outdoor Championships This will be held on Sunday 26th September and is open to all members of Redruth Archery Club. There is no entry fee, but bring 50p for the colour pot prize. Please note that so that all members can shoot we will not be providing refreshments, so bring a packed lunch. Assembly 10.00 a.m. Ø Seniors – Windsor 3doz@60yds+3doz@50yds+3doz@40yds
Ø Girls under 18 + Boys under 16: Short Windsor 3doz@50yds+3doz@40yds+3doz@30yds
Ø Girls under 16 + Boys under 14: Junior Windsor 3doz@40yds+3doz@30yds+3doz@20yds
Plus special rounds for new members – so no excuses!
Challenges for All - Indoor Postal Leagues DCAS League for Seniors & Juniors 5 doz. arrows GWAS League for Juniors 3 doz arrows GNAS November Challenge for Juniors 3 doz arrows
DCAS Summer Outdoor Postal Margaret would like to thank you all for your scores. The results are posted on the notice board and keep shooting the Warwick rounds. August & September still to go.
AGM 3rd November approaching: Two positions which will be vacant this year. Paul Callaway will not be seeking re‑election again this year as Child Protection Officer due to the recommendations from GNAS that this position should not be held by a coach. Wendy Wheeler will be retiring this year from her position as Tournament Organiser; Wendy has been tournament organizer for Newquay and Redruth Archers for the past few years and I am sure she will be missed. Club Records Longbow Indoors
Longbow Outdoor
Compound Outdoor
Club Members Achievements at Tournaments Redruth Longbow Clout
Redruth Pope Young
Redruth Double American
Bowmen of the Lizard Open Shoot Tom Goldsworthy won a bar of chocolate (Lucky duck) Ladies Compound: Barbara Bunyon 1st Gents Recurve Novice: Adrian Dale 3rd
Truro Canadian: Ladies Compound: Barbara Bunyon 1st Barbara and Ron won the pairs trophy. Jamie Sanderson came 1st in the under 12 section winning a medal and trophy and also claimed his white Canadian badge.
Newquay Bowmen Open Shoot:
Redruth FITA Star: There was a good turn out from our Junior Members (and what a brilliant raffle & food turnout!). Medal & Trophy Winners:
Dates for your Dairy/Calendar 15th August - DCAS FITA Clout 22nd August - Kenwith Co Archers 29th August – Bowmen of St. Michael’s 7th September – Mounts Bay Archery Club 12th September - DCAS Autumn Gold 19th September – Intercounties 26th September – Redruth Archers Club Members Championships 2nd October – Indoor Penryn Sports College 6th October – Indoor St. John Ambulance Hall 24th October – St. Austell Indoor Longbow only 3rd November – Redruth Archers AGM 21st November – St. Austell Double Portsmouth
Indoor shooting venues Starting Saturday 2nd October at Penryn Sports College. Start Time for both seniors & juniors 1 pm to 4 pm It is also hoped that another evening will be available at Penryn Sports College during the week subject to availability and demand. Details to follow later. Starting Wednesday 6th October at Redruth St. John Ambulance Hall. Juniors 5.30 Start time Seniors 7 pm Start time. Change of Indoor Shooting times In order that our junior archers can take part in the DCAS Postal league it has been decided that on the 1st Wednesday in each month (5th January, 2nd February, 2nd March 2005), Senior Archers will not be able to arrive at the St. John Ambulance Hall before 7 pm. Shooting will commence at 7.20 pm Summary of AGM *Best Newcomer Award presented to Adrian Dale *Chairman’s Award presented to Paul Callaway Election of Officers Chairman: David Smith Treasurer/Vice Chairman: Barbara Bunyon Secretary: Ann Callaway Tournament Officer: Philip Spavins Armourer: Ron Bunyon Equipment Officer: Roger Simpson Records Officer: Sally Sandoe Press Officer: Margaret Simpson Junior Liaison Officer: Caroline Gillatt Child Protection Officer: Martin Cunningham Committee Member: Michael Sanderson
Adoption of Constitution Alternative 1 (with minor amendments) The new number for the combination lock at the garage was drawn - please ask a Committee Member for the new number. DCAS Summer Postal League Results Division 2 Long Warwick 1st place Congratulations to our team: Ron Bunyon, John Garbett, Jimmy Sandoe, Sally Sandoe, and David Smith. Mike Robinson 1st Individual Gent Longbow (Highest Overall Longbow score)
Dates to be confirmed in the New Year for: Redruth Archers Annual Social Evening will be held at Country Skittles. Free game of skittles for members. Margaret has kindly volunteered to organise this for us and will advise us of the date (Feb/March) along with details of their menu for those wishing to order meals.
As agreed at the AGM, a coaching and bow tuning day for senior members. · Coaching – this will take place at Penryn Sports College, during February cost £3 in advance. To book contact Ann in the New Year. · Bow Tuning – this will take place outdoors in the Spring at our club field. Club Indoor Championships – will be held in March at the Redruth St. John Ambulance Hall Indoor Shooting Dates: · Redruth St. John Ambulance Hall on Wednesday Evenings 8th December 2004 15th December 2004 22nd December 2004 Fun Shoot [Donations of food would be very much appreciated] Recommence 5th January 2005 · Penryn Sports College on Saturday Afternoons 1 to 4 pm 11th December 2004 18th December 2004 Recommence 8th January 2005 Senior January Challenge After its success last year, GNAS is running the January Challenge again: a postal shoot for senior archers based on the format of the November Challenge for junior archers. This is open to all archers, from the novice to the most experienced. |
