NAC did well at AOR’s 35th Annual Portsmouth Tournament on Sunday 13th January 2013. Susan Corless and Christine Gibson took Gold and Bronze respectively in the Ladies’ Recurve single; and Silver and Bronze in the Double. Susan took Silver in the Triple. Steve Gibson was awarded Bronze in the Gents Single Recurve, and Silver in the Double. Beryl Taberner took Silver in the Ladies Barebow. David Quemby took Silver in the Gents Double Compound and Steve and Christine Gibson took Gold in the Married Couples. NAC as a Team took Silver. A Great Day, but we do need to be bringing our Juniors on. Full results can be found here.
Category: Achievements
This category is for members achivements that don’t fall into categories such as awards. They may often be outside of the club such as county or personal life such as driving test
Another Great Day for the Portsmouth Series
Paul Bond shooting a few years ago.
Our third in the current season series of Portsmouth Club Competitions was held on Saturday 12 January and was another great success with Peter Bond presiding over affairs as Judge. Entries for the competition were snapped up as soon as the event was published and 34 archers took part. The event saw the return to our club of Paul Bond who still holds a Stafford County Record dating back to 1994. We hadn’t got a recent shot of him so we thought the picture above would cause appropriate embarrassment – or maybe not. Paul on this occasion shot a new Club Record of 573 in the Gents Recurve. Leigh Masters also set a new record in the Gents Flatbow with a score of 410, beating his old Club Record of 363. Vaughan Tucker set a new record in the Gents Traditional Recurve with 409 and Robyn Stevens (welcome back home) set a Ladies Senior Flatbow record of 251 (beating her old record of 227 as a junior). Our Records Officers also have to admit to missing a Club Record set by Callum Howes in the Gents under 12s recurve in the December Shoot when he scored 306. A few personal bests were also achieved and Portsmouth Badges are awaiting claims. Well done to you all. We must not however forget that the day was not just about high scores. Archery is for enjoyment as much as winning, and a great day was had by all – except the grumpy ones!
Medals and Trophies for NAC at Targetcraft 6th Open Portsmouth
Beryl proudly shows off her trophy.
NAC performed well again in the Targetcraft 6th Open Portsmouth Tournament at Rothwell on the 2nd December.
In the single rounds – David Quemby received a bronze for the Gents Compound, Christine Gibson a Silver in the Ladies Recurve, whilst Beryl Tabberner achieved a Gold and Trophy in the Ladies Barebow. David Quemby and Pamela Joseph received a silver in the couples awards, whilst NAC achieved a bronze in the Team section.
In the Double Rounds – Mick Lovell and Christine Gibson came second in the Gents and Ladies Recurve rounds respectively. Steve and Christine Gibson went on to receive Golds in the Triple Recurve Rounds. Christine also set a new county record in the triple round (along with club records for double and triple).
Another good day for our club.
A Great Weekend for NAC
Not only was Saturday 10th November a full event for the first of the 2012-13 Winter Portsmouth series, with no less than 34 archers participating, plus other archers shooting at Carlsberg; BUT on Sunday 11th November eleven NAC members competed in the Wellingborough Open Archery Club Indoor Open competition. Seven medals were claimed by the club in the single rounds and others in multiple rounds. In the team results NAC came second, being beaten by WOAC. It was great to see two of our juniors, Jacob and Lizzie taking part and bringing away some of the metal in the process. All in all a very busy and great weekend for the club.
A Round-up of Summer
The outdoor season is over, and we have now moved indoors for winter. What started off as a wet and miserable summer in 2012, ended with considerable achievements for NAC. We won’t mention names, because so many have done so much for the club. There has been a steady improvement in archery standards and we have seen an increasing number of active members. Numerous new records have been set and 18 classification awards presented, including several to our Junior Section. Two NAC members have shot for the County, whilst those at the helm and others have sacrificed considerable shooting time to take NAC forwards and improve facilities and equipment. Despite abandoned have-a-go sessions early on in the season, things went well in the end and we have introduced many to the sport, with a large beginners course being held last month. Our social side flourishes and we can safely say NAC is looking very healthy. Thanks to all our supporters.
Two to shoot for County
Susan Corless has been invited to represent the county at the EMAS Senior Inter counties shoot ‘Thorsbey’Team Tournament 2012, On Sunday 2nd September.
This is a fantastic oppoturnity for her,and I know she is very excited.
Also, David Quemby has been invited to shoot for the county again at the same shoot,and is really happy about this
NAC wish them both all the luck for the day and are really proud they belong to NAC.
Pam.