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DCAS News

Issue No. 50 - Autumn 2013

Welcome to your latest Devon and Cornwall Archery newsletter. I hope everyone had a good summer’s shooting. The indoor season is upon us again, don’t forget to take photos and send me your stories

whilst you are shooting arrows! If you have anything you wish to contribute to future editions, articles, photos, jokes, etc. please forward them to me at: eedwick@barnstaplearcheryclub.org.uk

Estelle Edwick

Newsletter Editor

GWAS Intercounties

DCAS Ladies Recurves win Gold

Full story on page 5

Country House Sunday Series ITV 1

Jane Forrow of Junction Archers and DCAS 2013 Indoor and Outdoor Lady Longbow Champion, donned Victorian Costume to appear on ITV1’s Country House Sunday series, filmed at Ugbrooke House near Torquay, talking about the history of the Longbow in Victorian times and teaching Lynda Bellingham to shoot.

In this issue:

GNAM

Mars Milk Fund

County Development Coordinators

Winter Postal League

Organiser

DCAS Team at the GWAS Intercounties

Dress Regulations

Updated records

Tournament diary

DCAS Clothing for sale

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GRAND NATIONAL ARCHERY MEETING JUNE 25 - 28 2013

During the 3 days before the National Intercounties, 7 archers from DCAS entered the GNAM for the experience plus warm up. It’s the oldest archery competition/meeting that is still going after 159 years. Shot over 3 days, starting with a Double York on the Wednesday and Thursday and finishing with a handicap Long National round on the Friday. Still shot in the traditional way of 3 arrows shot at a time with a break at 11 o’clock (not 3doz.) for sherry, tea and biscuits. Even though the weather wasn’t that good, windy on Weds, rain on Thurs, all had an enjoyable time with some very good results as follows: Zena Barker: most hits at 80yds, highest double score at 80yds, most hits overall, 2nd on handicap day. Sarah Conisbee: 3day handicap award and 1st on handicap day. Andrew Hoyle: Best gold (mens) at meeting Daniel Tompkins: Highest score at 60yds(compound) Andrew Scott: 3rd Double York Kenny Hosegood: 1st Gent on Handicap Day Also Zena and Sarah won the impressive county trophy. Photo below.

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County Development Coordinators A little while ago I was asked (had my arm twisted) by the DCAS committee if I would take on the post of the County Development Coordinator for archery in Devon. I have had quite a lot of dealings with both Archery GB's development team as well as Active Devon, the organisation that represent the County Sports Partnership for Devon. Initially I had no particular experience in "development" that I could draw upon. I was drawn into development by my involvement in successfully applying for grants from different bodies over the last fourteen years for several different archery projects for Brixham Archers. I am still no "Oracle" but I have usually managed to find my way around. As well as finding funding I have been actively involved with creating close links many local schools and groups for the last few years. As a member of the Torbay Sports Council committee for the last two years I have managed to promote Archery to both the Torbay Council and the community at large. Brixham Archers has grown enormously over the last couple of years. Obviously this is due to a lot of team effort - that is the key to good development. If you or your club need advice about issues regarding development I will be only too pleased to try to help. I may even be able to pay you a visit if that is appropriate. If I am not able to help/assist directly, then I should be able to point you in the direction of finding suitable answers leading to a positive outcome. Most of all you/the club need to have the ambition to grow - increase participation - and secure your own futures I can be contacted on e-mail: archerygbcoach@talktalk.net or by phone 01803 843097 or 07855 282 925 Malcolm Grant - Chairman/Coach-Brixham Archers County Development Coordinator for archery in Devon Sean Ellis has been appointed as County Development Coordinator for archery in Cornwall and will be introduced in the next issue of the newsletter.

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Winter Postal league – New organiser - Simon Slade

Simon introduces himself...

Hi Everyone.

I am in my fifties and have worked all my life at Torridge District Council, in the Information Technology Section, yes Computers !

If you are an archer who frequented the Devon & Cornwall County and Club shoots during the 2004-2008 years, you may remember me. During that time I taxied my son Joshua around all the shoots possible and with hard work he managed to be able to shoot for the Junior County Team in 2006, 2007 & 2008.

I am an Associate Member of Kenwith Company of Archers in North Devon, yes the Windy Place, where I help with the scoring of their Open and Indoor Tournaments each year, and have surprised many with the fact that I want to photograph the score sheets a few times during the day. This is because I enter all the information into a computer and get the system to generate me the results etc.

I hope the Leagues will run as smoothly as they have under Megan, many thanks to her for all she has done.

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The DCAS Ladies Recurves Estelle Edwick, Zena Barker and Sue Day retained the Dunster trophy and Estelle Edwick won the Awdry trophy for the highest Ladies Recurve Hereford. Results as follows:

The full DCAS team, selected this year was as follows: Gents Recurve Andrew Richards Philip Spavins Mark O’Halloran Martin Rooke Jimmy Sandoe Andrew Hoyle Glen Wilde Gents Compound Neil Bennett Daniel Tompkins Andrew Scott Mark Cardy Darren Bennion Gents Longbow Seth Neil Chris Quinn Ladies Recurve Estelle Edwick Zena Barker Sue Day Karen Williams Sally Sandoe Ladies Compound Wendy Broom Kerry Bennett Jess Luck Ladies Longbow Sarah Conisbee Myra Hingston

Photo (L-R): John Poyner (Chairman), Karen Williams, Andrew Hoyle, Myra Hingston, Sarah Conisbee, Neil Bennett, Mark O’Halloran, Zena Barker, Sally Sandoe, Andrew Scott, Martin Rooke, Sue Day, Chris Quinn, Kerry Bennett, Seth Neil, Estelle Edwick, Wendy Broom, Andrew Richards, Jess Luck, Mark Cardy, Daniel Tompkins, Glen Wilde, Jimmy Sandoe, Darren Bennion.

A big thank you to our team manager Jimmy Sandoe, to the hosts Exeter archers and all those who supported the team during the day.

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How to dress for an Archery Tournament by Phil Gillbanks

As Judges we become increasingly frustrated at clubs that do not emphasise to new archers that there is a dress code for archery tournaments. We see at nearly all tournaments archers turning up in blue jeans, shirts with non archery related logo's and incorrect footwear. Admittedly several years ago it was easier when every archer turned up in dark green and/or white clothing. The only time that you saw other colours was when inclement weather was declared by the Senior Judge. The Archery GB Rulebook rule 307 is quite clear in what is allowed and every club should have an up to date copy. Alternatively a copy can be downloaded free from the Archery GB Website. But just in case a copy of the rule is below:- 307. Dress Regulations (a) The recognised dress of Archery GB is plain dark green and/or white. (b) Footwear that fully encloses the toes and front of the foot must be worn at all times when shooting. (c) Members of Archery GB shooting and officiating at tournaments granted UK or World Record Status by Archery GB are required to wear clothing that is appropriate, clean, in good condition (ie not frayed or worn, either deliberately or by use) and conventional in style and appearance. In particular: (i) Tops or shirts must cover the front and back of the body (including the midriff when at full draw), they must not be strapless and, for gentlemen, must include sleeves. (ii) Any colour garments may be worn with the exception of blue denim, olive drab and camouflage pattern. (iii) Badges, Logos and Wording. a. Clothing manufacturers’ trade marks are allowed. The wearer’s name is allowed. b. Individuals, and members of clubs and other archery organisations that are commercially sponsored may wear sponsors’ logos and names during the sponsorship period only. c. Other wording or badges on clothing must represent archery organisations. (iv) Members of Archery GB who are officiating as the Chairman of Judges, Judge or Director of Shooting at a UK or World Record Status tournament shall wear Archery GB recognised Judges official dress. (v) A member of Archery GB who has represented Great Britain (GBR) as an archer at an international tournament may wear their international shooting uniform for the remainder of that season and the following one. Please ensure that you comply with the dress regulations when attending tournaments. This even applies to smaller tournaments that have stated on the application form that Archery GB or GNAS dress regulations apply. We don't want to have to enforce the rules, we want the day to be enjoyable for all involved. Also, please remember that the safety for the shoot rests solely with the Judges and that all people walking on to the field after assembly must have the correct footwear. There are no exceptions.

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Record Claims Reminder For anyone wanting to claim a DCAS County record, please remember that you have only four weeks from the date of the tournament to do this and three months for GWAS. GWAS Regional Record Claims should be sent via your DCAS CRO. Claim forms are available on DCAS and GWAS websites respectively and as DCAS CRO I usually carry a few blank forms to tournaments; you can also hand completed forms to me personally at any shoot I attend. All claims from outside County must be accompanied by a copy of the results sheet. Claims can be made from scores achieved at any Open Tournament, including 'Masters' claims for archers aged 50+, many of which remain as yet unclaimed, in addition to regular record claims. So come on fellow 'Masters', where are you?

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40 new DCAS records have been claimed since the last newsletter, here is a list of those claimed:

Round Bow Score Name

Date and Venue

DCAS Previous

Claim for

GWAS Gents 180 yd Single 2 way Recurve 76 Glenn Wilde Paignton 24/08/13 @ Devizes new claim

180 yd Double 2 way Recurve 171 Glenn Wilde Paignton 24/08/13 @ Devizes new claim

125m Single clout Longbow 87 Kenneth Quick Redruth 29/09/12 @ Newquay 35 125m Double clout Longbow 187 Kenneth Quick Redruth 29/09/12 @ Newquay 83 Masters Gents Worcester Compound 300 Marek Kantczak Barnstaple 6/10/13 @ Kyrton new Portsmouth Compound 567 Marek Kantczak Barnstaple 3/11/13 @ Kenwith new FITA 18 Compound 569 Marek Kantczak Barnstaple 3/11/13 @ Kenwith 565 Ladies Gents Long Metric Longbow 130 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 8/06/13 @ Exmouth new claim Gents FITA Longbow 486 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 04/08/13 @ Redruth 392 claim

Gents Double FITA Longbow 922 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 3&4/08/13 @ Exmouth 707 claim

Short Metric Longbow 385 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 04/08/13 @ Redruth new claim

50M distance 80cm face Longbow 155 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 04/08/13 @ Redruth 140 claim

St George Barebow 294 Jane Forrow Junction 01/09/13 @ Tors AG 227 claim

Double Stafford Recurve 1327 Zena Barker Loco 13/10/13 @ St Austell 1314

Worcester Compound 296 Wendy Broom Lacetown 6/10/13 @ Kyrton 294

Stafford Compound 663 Wendy Broom Lacetown 13/10/13 @ St Austell new

Double Stafford Compound 1333 Wendy Broom Lacetown 13/10/13 @ St Austell new

Masters Ladies

included in the above

Gents Long Metric Longbow 130 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 8/06/13 @ Exmouth new Gents FITA Longbow 486 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 04/08/13 @ Redruth 392

Gents Double FITA Longbow 922 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 3&4/08/13 @ Exmouth 707

Short Metric Longbow 385 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 04/08/13 @ Redruth new

50M distance 80cm face Longbow 155 Sarah Conisbee AOTW 04/08/13 @ Redruth 140

St George Barebow 294 Jane Forrow Junction 01/09/13 @ Tors AG 227

Worcester Recurve 159 Julie Adnams Hatch Barnstaple 6/10/13 @ Kyrton new

Portsmouth Recurve 336 Julie Adnams Hatch Barnstaple 3/11/13 @ Kenwith new

FITA 18 Recurve 247 Julie Adnams Hatch Barnstaple 3/11/13 @ Kenwith new

Junior Gents Short Metric 3 Recurve 460 Josh Diaz Crozier Exmouth 9/06/13 @ Exmouth new

Windsor Recurve 836 Alex Rowe Mounts Bay 1/09/13 @ Tors AG 791

90m Single clout Recurve 85 Jack Edensor Newquay 29/09/12 @ Newquay new claim U14

90m Double clout Recurve 200 Jack Edensor Newquay 29/09/12 @ Newquay new claim U14

75m Single clout Recurve 81 Ben Cole Newquay 29/09/12 @ Newquay new claim U12

75m Double clout Recurve 168 Ben Cole Newquay 29/09/12 @ Newquay new claim U12

Double Stafford Recurve 1209 Alex Rowe Mounts Bay

13/11/13 @ St Austell 1202

Stafford Compound 591 Ben Cardy Lacetown 13/11/13 @ St Austell new

claim U12

Double Stafford Compound 1144 Ben Cardy Lacetown 13/11/13 @ St Austell new

Junior Ladies Bristol 2 Compound 1194 Jess Luck Exmouth 14/07/13 @ Exmouth new Ladies FITA Compound 1233 Jess Luck Exmouth 30/06/13 @ Lilleshall new Bristol 3 Compound 1222 Jess Luck Exmouth 10/08/13 @ Burnham 1194

Short Junior National Recurve 352 Abbie Reid Redruth

21/07/13 @ Newquay new

Short Junior National Barebow 350 Rhiannon Walker Junction

21/07/13 @ Newquay new

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Want to get out and compete? Here are the events scheduled in Devon and Cornwall over the next few months. Further details and entry forms can be found on the DCAS website or from the tournament organisers listed below.

December

8th Archers of the West Handicap Porstmouth Handicap Portsmouth

Peter Conisbee, Little Carew House, Carew Road, St Day, TR16 5LA ~ 01209 822871 ~ peter.littlecarew1 @ hotmail.co.uk

2014 January

19th Kyrton Winter Warmer Portsmouth Ieuan Lovett, 5 Cavendish Road, Exeter EX1 2PB ~ 01392 493621 ~ tournaments @ kyrton-archers.co.uk

26th Newquay Indoor Double Portsmouth

February

2nd Brixham Archers Clipper Portsmouth and Head to Head

Jerry Handyside, 20 Broadsands Bend, Paignton TQ4 6JH ~ 01803 845336 ~ jhandyside@talktalk.net

16th Archers of the West Worcester AM. Vegas PM Peter Conisbee, Little Carew House, Carew Road, St Day, TR16 5LA ~ 01209 822871 ~ peter.littlecarew1 @ hotmail.co.uk

March

2nd Barnstaple Indoor Vegas AM and FITA 18 PM Ron Harper, Rumsam Villa, Rumsam Road, Barnstaple EX23 9ER ~ tournaments @ barnstaplearcheryclub.org.uk

DCAS Merchandise Hoodies and Polo shirts reduced

Not many left in stock!

DCAS Enamel Map Pin Badges £3.00DCAS Patch Badge £2.00GNAS Box Sticker 50pGNAS Tax Disc Holder £1.75GNAS Window Sticker 75pDCAS Polo Shirt – reduced! £11.00DCAS Sweatshirt £10.00DCAS Hoody – reduced! £12.00Please contact Judith Brelsford or any member of the DCAS committee if interested.