Northampton Archery Club will be holding it’s first annual Open Portsmouth Competition at John Ashby Sports Hall, Moulton College, Northampton on Sunday 24th March 2013. The Club has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and after the success of two open outdoor competitions at Sywell, is proud to now host an indoor open. Two sessions will be held, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Single and Double awards will be up for the taking. It is anticipated that the event will prove to be very popular and potential entrants are advised to apply as soon as possible. An entry form is available for download from our Tournaments Page or here.
Category: Club Events
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!
The end of the outdoor season is upon us
After a brief summer, the outdoor shooting season is almost at an end. Our last competition at Sywell this year will be next week the 29th September. On Saturday 6th October we will be having more of a fun day at the field (details to be published later), and then on Saturday 13th October NAC will start shooting at the John Ashby Sports Hall at Moulton College again. The sessions start at 10.30am and run to 1.30pm. Members are asked to arrive in order to help set up the equipment. Shooting fees are £4 for adults and £2 for juniors with a family ticket of £10 (due to increased costs when moving indoors). For those who haven’t shot at Moulton College before, we would like to say what an excellent venue it is with ample space for the indoor rounds. Food and confectionery cannot be consumed on the premises, although there is an on site cafeteria on site nearby. Drinks in plastic bottles are allowed. Access to the Sports Hall is via Gate 3 on the Pitsford Road (see our When and Where Page).
Photo’s from the 2nd NAC Open on the county website.
NAC Club Competition abandoned due to high winds
Our club competition on Saturday 16th June started off in well and truly windy conditions, but at least the rain was holding off. With over 30 archers turning up the event looked like being a long awaited success after a previous wash out in April. Upon completing the first 8 ends and less than brilliant scoring, we all prepared for the shorter distances. The winds then really picked up and our targets succumbed to the British weather, collapsing backwards and uprooting our ground pegs. Unfortunately it was felt that conditions were no longer safe for either arrows or archers and the event was abandoned at that point. Maybe at some stage this year the weather will be kind to NAC. We did however all enjoy the hot dogs and tea organized for us by Pam and the crew.
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.