Author: Mackenzie Geyton

252s and Classification Schemes are back

Now we are shooting outside, we resume the 252 and classification awards, full details of which can be found on these pages 252 and Classification.Members can partake of the 252 scheme at any club shooting session (subject to the rules outlined), whereas the Classification scheme awards can only come from scores at recognised club shoots and tournaments. To qualify for the 252 awards archers need to shoot 252 points (there are adjusted scores for longbows/compounds etc.) three times at different distances of 20,30,40,50,60,80 and 100 yds).

  1. The score of 252 or more to be shot from 3 dozen arrows, using a 5 Zone scoring. (9, 7, 5, 3, 1) After 6 sighters.
  2. The 3 dozen arrows may be shot alone, or as the first 3 dozen of a longer imperial round.
  3. There is no restriction on the order of distances in which the badges are obtained, (ie: a 30 yard badge may be obtained before a shorter distance is attempted. Therefore you may achieve your 60 yard badge, then go for a 20 yard badge

Badges (which cost £2 each) are awarded for each distance and samples of these are being ordered. The Classification Badges are free.

Records Roundup April 2012

Our club records have been updated today. We congratulate David Quemby for setting a new County Triple Portsmouth Gents Compound record of 1698 at the NCAS County Championships at Rothwell on the 11th March. Not only that, David earned a silver in the single round and golds in the double and triple rounds. He has also claimed new club records for the Portsmouth single and double rounds and the Stafford and Stafford Double Rounds.  Susan Corless achieved a new ladies recurve club record at the Wicken Stafford Shoot. Well done.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is given of the Annual General meeting of Northampton Archery Club to be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 24th May 2012 at Carlsberg Sports and Social Club, Old Towcester Road, Northampton.

The following documents can be found on the Members Page of the web site:
Agenda
Nomination of Posts Form
Brief Details of Agenda Items.

Correspondence, completed Nomination Forms and additional items for the agenda should be submitted to Leigh Masters to arrive no later than 10th May 2012.

NAC Outdoor Season Starts with a “Ping”

The NAC outdoor season started on Easter Saturday at Sywell with an overcast sky and light showers. Nevertheless many members braved the weather and enjoyed the afternoon as well as taking part in the Easter “Ping”.

The results of the Ping are shown  below;

Juniors
Lizzie 8, Chloe 9, Reece 17, Robyn 20, Liam 25, Lizzie 26, Niamn 32, Ewan 41.

Adults
Lynne 9, Paul H 21, Steve 34, Ian 50, Tina 50, Leigh 53, Bez 54, Ronnie 66, Mick 72, Vaughan 75.

 

. I have also included two photos to show just how well attended the first outdoor shoot was.

Shootathon – 12,617 Arrows & lots being raised for Sport Relief

Members of NAC smashed their target of shooting 10,000 arrows in 24 hours at Carlsberg Sports and Social Club on 23rd/24th March. The shoot started off at 10pm on the Friday and at 4.07 pm on the Saturday the magic arrow was shot, leaving another 6 hours of aiming. At the close of play at 10pm a total of 12,617 arrows had been slammed into the targets. Early indications are that sponsorship money raised could be in excess of £1,500 to £2,000 for Sport Relief. A great effort and lots of hard work and organising by many members of the Club. Our thanks also to the many kind-hearted folk and groups who have donated to or sponsored the event.

Deaglan enters club records and 4 other records set

Deaglan, our young junior, is a new name added to our record holders at NAC. Deaglan scored 171 shooting flatbow last Saturday at JASH in the last of our Portsmouth Series. Jacob also shot a new junior record for the recurve with a score of 484. Leigh Masters beat his previous senior record shooting flatbow with a score of 361 and Sarah Fowler-Jardine shooting compound beat her previous record with a new high of 541. Susan Corless beat her old record scoring 525, but this lasted just 24 hours -she scored 531 the following day. Great news and well done. The final positions for the whole series will be published in due course.