This years Boxing Day “Ping” competition was held at the Sywell Shooting Range. The weather was very kind to us as it was a very mild 11- 12deg C December day although at times it was rather cloudy with a fair breeze. It’s fair to say that the majority of club members turned out for this years event. There was mulled wine and mince pies to be enjoyed by all whilst the totals were being “totted up ” by Dave Q.Close to the end of the shoot the chairman tried to escape back to the safety of his home but was cleverly ambushed by the junior members who pelted him with what looked like cotton wool snowballs. Last year of course he had similar treatment but they were using real snow. One of our longest serving members ( honoree ) “Pete Bond” joined us at this years event and he was thrilled with the increase in the senior membership and so impressed with the numbers of juniors coming through and taking an interest in the sport. It was nice to see Pete back at the field with a bow in his hand and he was told so by our vice chairperson Pam Joseph. On the day there was a high number of good scores but the overall winner was Pete Bond with Paul Barrett in second place and Beryl (our very own Bez) with Mick Lovell (topside) both in joint 3rd place. Thanks to all who participated to make this a memorable day.
Month: December 2011
Boxing Day Shoot at Sywell
Our Annual Boxing Day Shoot will be held once again at Sywell Range. Arrive at 10.30am – shoot starts at 11am to 1pm approx. The shoot will be a “ping” as we held at Halloween, but we will be able to see where our arrows are!!!!!!!!!!!! Look forward to seeing you all.
Kettering Archers “Flight Shoot” Sunday 18th December 2011.
On Sunday 18th December the Kettering Archers held their annual “Flight Shoot ” at Kettering on what could only be described as a bitterly cold day. Several members of the NAC attended to take part and have a little fun, namely, Sarah S, Pam,Bez,Susan,Dan,Dave Q,Paul and Steve. The shoot had several different categories ie, Flatbow/Longbow, Recurve etc. There was also different categories depending on the weight of bows. Thinking they were only taking part for a bit of fun and not actually competing against each other, they were surprised to have ended the day with all but one of them being presented with medals. So congratulations must go to all who took part on the day for making themselves available to once again represent the NAC.Well done.
NAC Christmas get together at Sixfields.
Many members of the NAC met for their Christmas get together at Sixfields Northampton where they spent the evening bowling and eating pizzas. As can be seen in the attached photos, Dave Stephens was in immaculate form coaching all who attended on how to get consistent 10’s. Another shot shows a few happy faces waiting to be fed in Pizza Hut. Ian once again captured the event and it seems his photographic skills were better than his bowling skills. Paul Hyde made several exquisite attempts of showing members how to make a strike without using a ball and I think the fastest bowl was demonstrated by David Harris at just under the speed of sound!
I think a good time was had by all.
New Club Records at Portsmouth Series 10th December 2011
Five new club records have been set at the first of the Portsmouth Series Competitions at the John Ashby Sports Hall on the 10th December. Daniel Watt set a new club record for the Gents Compound, Jacob Lovell for the Junior Gents Recurve, Sarah Fowler-Jardine for the Ladies Compound, Lizzie Lovell for the Junior Ladies Recurve and Robyn Stevens for the Junior Ladies Flatbow. Well done to all of you. The full records can be viewed on the Records Page.
Portsmouth Series 2011-2012 – Round 1
Our first Portsmouth Series round went off very well with 26 archers taking part. Some new Club records have been set, particularly by our Juniors who have not previously shot a Portsmouth in competition conditions. The results from the shoot can be found on the Club’s tournament page or by clicking here. The Club records can be checked here or by checking our Records Page. The Club Records Officers will be updating the records in the next few days, but if any archer wishes to make a claim for a club record, they should submit a claim form from the Members Page (Downloads).