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BREAK IN AT SUNSET COAST ARCHERS

April 2006

Items Stolen include 10 to 12 bows (5 of them compounds) and up to 100 + Jazz arrows

The break in occurred sometime between Sun evening 16th April and Sunday morning 22nd April 2006, probably late night/early morning of Sun 22nd April.

The Police and relevant authorities have been notified but if everyone could keep an eye out for any Newspaper adds selling equipment - Hock shops with bows and arrows for sale - etc etc - it would be most appreciated.

The following is a quick list of the makes of Bows that are believed stolen. Most of the Bows would have the Initials SC on them. Most have sights - mainly Cartel.

Compound.
Jennings
Golden Eagle
McPherson
Seneca

Recurve
Internature
Samick
Red Bow
Game Master
Silver Crane
Sherwood
Heron
Yamaha
Most would have Cartel Sights on them.

Contact President: Katherine Brett on 0412 905 521 or Secretary: John Dwyer. 0439 953 579

FAIRBRIDGE THEFT

We (Fairbridge) also recently had the following archery equipment stolen from our locked trailer at fairbridge village on the long weekend in June 2006

30 x 60 inch Internature recurve bows (most had girls names on them eg Alexandra)

120 assorted arrows mainly 1816/1919

If you can assist us in any way please call Bert Winning on 0409071699

Local News

Sadly, I must inform you of the passing of Lynn Axford last after a long illness.

Lynn was the ASWA Treasurer for a number of years, a member of several Nationals Organising Committees, and an organiser and helper at the Junior Camps that used to be held in the May School holidays.

At a club level she was the Secretary of Gosnells Archers for many years and a stalwart of the club. For the Axfords, it was a family affair with husband Marty, sons Alan and Wayne and sister Chrissy all shooting.

Lynn is survived by Alan and his family

Chris Mulconray
General Secretary

At the recent Archery Australia Board meeting the way in which the age of juniors is determined was changed. This will come into force from the 1st January 2004 with the 2004 Junior Nationals excepted.

The C&R Committee is developing the exact wording that will be used in the Archery Australia Rule book but the motion that was moved is -
Juniors shall be eligible to participate in any junior competition providing they are of or under the age of 18, 16, 14 and 12 years respectively when the competition takes place in the year of the 18,16,14 or 12 birthday.

Reason - Currently a junior archer advances up an age division the day of their birthday. Under this change the junior would not advance up an age division until the 31st December of the year of their birthday.

This brings age divisions in line with FITA Rules.

From ASWA Secretary, a summary: Whatever age a Junior is on the 1st January, he or she will shoot in that age group until the 31 December of that year.

AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO ARCHERY.

In recognition of their service to Archery, over a long period of time, Kaye Duncan and Bob Willis were presented with Society awards at the 2003 Presentation Dinner.

If there is someone in your club, who you believe deserves to be acknowledged for their work for the sport, then please send a nomination to ASWA. For eligibility details are available and an easy to complete nomination form. The base mark is ten years or more membership of ASWA.

It is a fantastic experience to see people’s shocked looks at the Dinner each year when they are named as an award recipient.

Recently distributed AA rule clarification.

In answer to the request for clarification regarding arrow diameter size for clout under Archery Australia Inc Rules.

Till 1st January, 2004 there is no restriction on the diameter size of arrows for clout shot to Archery Australia Inc Rules.

After 1st January 2004 there will be the FITA standard restriction applied as Chapter 8 has been amended and is now approved by the Board - i.e. max 9.3mm for shafts and 9.4mm for points for all divisions except Longbow (the amendments will be circulated shortly).

Arrow size is one of the amendments and was done to standardize and avoid confusion for competitors and judges.

The Western Australian Junior State Team, which will be representing us at the Junior Nationals at Olympic Park, Sydney in January is:

3rd May 2003

from Chris Madeley

Archery Australia National Teams Matchplay Championship

Western Australia (ASWA) did amazingly well in the team matchplay on Saturday, the 3rd of May. W.A entered two teams in the days proceedings: a men’s recurve matchplay team and a field matchplay team.
Both teams consisted of the best archers present from W.A for their divisions, everybody knew that W.A was going to be highly competitive even before the day began. The men’s recurve matchplay team consisted of Alfie Bass (BAL), Nick Graham (BAL) and Chris Madeley (BOM), the team was coached by experienced archer Wayne Messenger. This team was the first of the two W.A teams competing on the day. For the first match W.A had a bye, and were sent straight into the semi final against a highly rated Victoria. The crowd of West Aussies roared with support going into the first end, each arrow was followed with a big cheer from the crowd. After the first end of 9 arrows W.A gained themselves a small lead over Victoria, of just one point. The second end showed more great shooting from both teams and after both teams shooting the same score for the end, so W.A kept their narrow one point lead. Going into the final end the nerves were high. Great shooting from all team members in the last end ensured W.A.'s win in the match, the final score 206 - 211, W.A won!!! Everybody was nervous for the gold medal match, against South Queensland, who were lead by hot shot AIS archer Robert Turner. Tragedy struck in the first end, blues and blacks everywhere for W.A left them 7 points behind after 9 arrows! But the best archers always pull through, and the team focused on making up for immense lost ground from the first end. Reasonable shooting in the second end kept W.A in the match. After the second end the progressive scores were announced and much to everybody’s disbelief W.A were five points ahead, but unfortunately this was soon corrected with W.A still five points behind! The final end was the team's moment of truth for W.A. The team was spot on with its shooting and a barrage of 6 golds in the final end kept the Queenslanders honest, and made the weaker opposition archers slip up under pressure. W.A had pulled through an amazing win and the crowd went wild, 204 - 202 gave W.A their first gold medal for the day! The field matchplay team consisted of the gun compounder David Crabtree (SOR), marksman recurver Chris Madeley (BOM) and star barebow archer Andrew Scandlin (BAL). This amazing team towered over the other five not only in ability and expertise but also good looks. W.A were the 4th team to begin the event, but looked like winners from the beginning. For the first arrow of the match David Crabtree nailed the five from 55m, followed by Chris Madeley. Andrew Scandlin finished off the target, giving W.A the highest score of any team for the first target. They then followed up this effort on the second target. All the way through to the last target W.A dominated over all of the other teams scoring 51 points out of a possible 60, winning by a huge 6 points over the silver medallists who scored 45. The teams field event was the last event of a week of great success for W.A, who took home many medals. Hopefully we can send a larger State team next year, for even more successes. Star of the day... Andrew Scandlin, barebow archer and backbone of W.A.'s success in the field teams event.