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

WOAC, Jim McKeown Memorial Shoot, 2012.

Woac hosted the Jim Mckeown memorial Shoot over the weekend of 11th & 12th February in which several members of the NAC attended.

Both Paul Hyde and David Quemby took part over the two day event and others took part on the Sunday only. Missing the Saturday was a treat for me as the schools heating system had failed and the temperature was well below freezing (and very cold indoors too). Sunday was almost tropical in comparison as temperatures rose above freezing but several layers of clothing was still the order of the day.The shoot was a FITA 18 and WOAC use an electronic audible system, (saves blowing a whistle), the other feature of the electronics was that it was “timed”, so after the first audible warning you get so many seconds to approach the line and place an arrow on the rest, shooting then commenced after the second audible warning when a countdown system took over allowing 40 seconds (average)  per arrow. If a shot is made after the zero audible warning then a penalty is imposed, so too if you run out of time you shouldn’t release an arrow after the zero has sounded.

The NAC team consisting of Susan Corless, David Quemby,Mick Lovell and Paul Hyde managed a very respectful 2nd place in the team categoryand yes youv’e guessed it Susan achieved another personal best with some impressive shooting and so another club record will be claimed. The most fantastic news of all is that Dave Quemby and Paul Hyde took first and second place in the Quadruple round which one would assume will also set new records for the NAC.

Individual scores can be seen on the WOAC website.

Well done to all who took part once again showing that the NAC is back where it should be.

 

 

10 New Club Records Plus a New County Record

There have been 10 new club records and one county record since our last update in December. The following is a brief rundown (which is in no set order) –

Tina King (senior ladies Barebow – Portsmouth – 228), Kirsty Stephenson (senior ladies Longbow-Portsmouth – 186), Susan Corless (senior ladies recurve Portsmouth 495), Daniel Watt (sen gents compound Portsmouth 571), Leigh Masters (sen gent Flatbow Portsmouth 359), Robyn Stevens (junior ladies flatbow Portsmouth 227), Jacob Lovell (junior gents recurve Portsmouth 478), David Quemby (senior gents compound – Triple Portsmouth 1677, Double Portsmouth 1117, Double Worcester 591).

David Quemby’s Triple Portsmouth Score also sets a new county record.

Well done to all of you – and keep the records coming. The records can be viewed here

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.

New Club Records at Portsmouth Series 10th December 2011

The Shooting Line

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.

WOAC Indoor Open – Team Bronze Medal for NAC Team

Simon receives his first medal from a countywide tournament

Five members of NAC took part in the WOAC Indoor Portsmouth competition over the weekend 12th and 13th November at Wrenn School in Wellingborough. In the team results, David Quemby, Paul Hyde,David Major and Simon Kneeshaw won a bronze medal with a total of 2113 points, whilst Heather Major did us proud in the Women’s Recurve coming 5th out of 15 competitors. Both Paul and David Q. achieved new personal best scores. In addition new Club Records were set by David Q for both single and quadruple rounds – with scores of 557 and 2234, Paul Hyde for the single and quadruple rounds with 559 and 2201, and Heather Major in the single round with 478. Good Team effort. Results

Dave Quemby Passes Another Milestone!

On the 10th November 2011 our Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer attended the County Archery Association’s Annual General Meeting. It was during those proceedings that Dave Quemby (NAC) was recognized for his achievement of at least two (2), 1st Class scores and as such was awarded in his absence a “County Award” including a “Year Badge” for 2011.

Therefore during our normal shooting session at Moulton on the 12th November 2011, and in front of a good crowd of NAC archers, he was awarded this County Award by our Treasurer David Stevens.

It goes without saying that all NAC members congratulate Dave on his remarkable achievements (so far) throughout this season.

Well done Dave and lets see even more!!