Archive for August, 2008
He brought home a bronze, the first U.S. team event medal in Paralympics history, with two teammates, at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, Greece.
“They took the top 32 archers, with three slots going to the host country,” Stone said. “I came in 29th and just made it. I qualified 16th in Athens and then ended up on the podium with the bronze medal.”
It was an “indescribable” feeling, he said.
“I felt complete,” he said. “Watching the flag being raised and hearing the national anthem, I wanted to cry but couldn’t. I wanted to smile, but there are pictures of me with a stone cold face,” he said.
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Kodak man makes his mark in Paralympic archery
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It’ll be the nation hosting the 2008 Youth World Archery Championship, where sisters Danielle and Jessica Gibbs hope to compete in October.
Jessica, 17, earned one of the 24 spots on the USAA Youth World Archery Championship Team at the national trials held in Colorado earlier this month.
Danielle, 16, is an alternate. Both are students at Carman-Ainsworth High School.
“They’ve got a lot of grit and really buckle down when the time for competition comes. But their real secret is they basically don’t like to lose,” joked their coach, Rich Andrews.
The team leaves for Turkey on Oct. 3.
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Right on target: Archery-shooting sisters, Danielle and Jessica Gibbs of Burton, aiming for chance to compete overseas
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Competing countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, People’s Republic of China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Germany; Hungary; Iran, Ireland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands’ Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden, Chinese Taipei and USA.
Competition organiser Jeanette Howells said: “We are looking forward to welcoming competitors from across the world and hope members of the public will come along and cheer them on.”
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World archery tourney in Rhondda
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Geena Davis may be an actress, and a model, and a superstar, but we love her for being an archer! In 1999 Geena tried out for the US Olympic Archery team. She needed a wildcard to get into the competition held in Australia that year, and she did great but finished 24th.
But despite losing 160-120 in the 18-arrow alternate shot held in windy conditions, she remained upbeat.
“I am humbled by the standard of archers here,” Davis said. “It’s not good to beat yourself up — you must just let each arrow go and concentrate on the next one.
“This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be exposed to this amount of stress and level of competition. I just focus on my technique and not worry about the result.”
Donning a blue and yellow hat, white Sydney 2000 Olympics top and blue shorts, the Californian admitted archery was more nerve-wracking than acting.
“It’s really worse — in archery there are tangible results — points. It’s character building and it really puts you in touch with yourself,” she said.
“Archery is a battle with yourself, a war with yourself. It’s really addictive.”
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Geena Davis still causing commotion in archery
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Thwap. Bull’s-eye. Thwap. Bull’s-eye. Thwap. Bull’s-eye.
Welcome to archery practice at Dugan Denton’s house.
The 11-year-old sixth-grader picked up a bow only two years ago, but he is already headed to the World Field Archery Champion-ships.
He and his father, Dugie Denton, were scheduled to leave today for the six-day event in Llwynypia, Wales, where Dugan will compete as a member of the U.S. archery team.
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Skillful shooting takes young archer far
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We live in a very civilized society when compared to the past. People will often lament on how society is so much meaner, and crueler than in the past. I disagree. I believe we’re making great strides in becoming a better society, and we also have a long way to go as well.
Why am I bringing this up, and why is this on an archery web site? Well, I stumbled across a story from Greek Mythology that had an archery tie-in, and I followed it to this synopsis. Then I’m wondering if this story is appropriate for kids reading this site because I strive to make our club, and this site kid friendly. The story is something of a twist, meandering, cruel story. Typical of the Greek (and Roman) gods of the past. It also reminds me of Grimms Fairy Tales from Germany as well. Past times. Yes, we’re a better society today. I’m sure of it.
So, without further ado, I present you the story of Artemis, Apollo, and Orion:
The Story of Artemis
Let me know if you find a better description of this story. This one is short and to the point. Others that I have found were not acceptable for the site.
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Amit Dror is ready to go: His bow is cocked and so are his arms, tense and taut, veins about to burst, elbow vibrating with violent energy. If archery, like all forms of sport and art, is an expression of self, the bow is an extension of self. The bow “becomes a part of you,” Dror’s coach Yehuda Efrati explains, and Dror says, “You are the gunpowder.”
It is an intensely personal sport, and not only because Dror, who arrived in Beijing this week with the Israeli delegation to compete in the Paralympic Games, is the only high-level archer in the country, but because a bow is rigorously tailored to the measurements and mannerisms of its owner, interlocked in a mutually exclusive relationship.
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Robin Hood on wheels
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Danielle aims for Paralympic glory
An archer who took up the sport just five years ago is representing team GB in Beijing for the Paralympic games.
Danielle Brown is among the 11-strong archery squad and flew out yesterday, ahead of the games which begin on Saturday, September 6.
The 20 year-old, from Lothersdale, is a member of the Aire Valley Archers, who shoot at South Craven School, Cross Hills, near Skipton, and St Ives, Bingley. She suffers from reflex sympathetic dystrophy, which affects her ability to stand.
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Could Andrew be an Olympic contender?
BAMFORD-based Andrew Randall’s archery career is right on target for international success.
The 15-year-old Hope Valley College student has already been the top-scoring boy in a regional competition in which the East Midlands won against the Northern Counties.
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Greetings,
The Forsyth County Archery Club has grown a lot over the past year. We have faced challenges and opportunities this year as we grow, educate and train an inspiring group of talented kids. We have more challenges and opportunities that we will be facing this year as well.
ARCHERY CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS
Unfortunately we have reached our limits with our park, parking lot, and equipment storage. Because of these limits, we aren’t able to grow any further. Thank you for your interest.
- Forsyth County Archery Club
Board of Directors
The good news, that you’ll note, is the membership dues have not gone up! Membership continues to be one payment of $40 per child or parent.
We are still looking for additional coaches, so parents – speak up! Our club is run with Volunteers, Sponsors and Donations. We are asking everyone to step up to the plate and help make this club a prospering one.
Thank you and we are looking forward to another great year of archery!
The Board Members
Forsyth County Archery Club
Membership
Must fill out a 4-H enrollment FormMust read and sign “Code of Conduct” (review every year)Must fill out Medical Forms every yearNew Members will have 2 free shoots and must sign up on their 3rd shoot if they wish to continue.Every parent that wishes to shoot or be down in the field with the children must fill out a parent background check through 4-H.Parents are required to stay during the entire practice period. No drop offs.
Dues
Dues will be collected the First Practice in AugustDues are $40Maximum dues per family are $100
Attire
- Our club shirts (if available) are to be worn at weekly practices and tournaments.
- Shoes (closed toes / no sandals) are a must at all times.
Summer Season
- Runs from first shoot of April to last shoot of August
- Ducktown Park on Tuesday Evenings 6:30 to 8:00pm
Winter Season
- Runs from first shoot of September to last shoot of March
- Ducktown Park on Saturday Mornings Practice 10:30am to 12noon
Parents Participation
- Please try and get Sponsorships/Donations (they are there for the asking)
- Sponsorship papers are on the website! forsytharchery.com
- Sign up to become a coach. Training Classes are provided in the Spring and Fall.
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