MT native prepares for World Field Archery Championships

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Smith says he never has played golf, but the similarities between golf and field archery are clear.

“I think golf is the nearest sport to what we’re doing” with archery, he said.

Field archery involves a course of 24 targets of different sizes throughout rolling, wooded terrain. Archers have to shoot uphill and downhill at widely varying angles, often from uneven locations that require different stances.

“It’s never a nice level spot,” Smith said.

Field archers have to estimate distances and target angles, and the shot requires extreme body control and mental focus.

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NAA Dress Code Defined

The Georgia Archery Association 2008 State JOAD Target Championship is to take place on June 28th in Conyers, Georgia. At the bottom of the registration form, it states that “NAA Dress Code is Required At All Times”. I wasn’t quite sure what that meant so I went to The US Archery : Dress Code page.

It turns out that the requirement is pretty easy to meet and is very reasonable. It states that khaki bottoms are to be worn. It can be slacks, shorts, skirts or whatever. Yes, it defines what khaki means. The only other restriction is that the length of the shorts or skirts must be past the finger tips of the wearer when held to the side. All of this, plus proper shoes should be worn. Pretty reasonable I think.

I hope to see you there in June. I’ve already sent in my registration form for my kids. Check out the Georgia Archery Association web site for more details.

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Results from Gainesville 900 – June 7th

Wow, it was hot. I believe it was 95 in the shade, but everyone had a great time. I am so proud and impressed by our archers. Each of them shot 90 arrows in the competition, and that doesn’t count the practice arrows. I’m seeing a lot of progress in their skills, but I’m also seeing good attitude and a camaraderie building within our team.

A big thank you goes to the Gainesville Archery club for putting on this great tournament. We’ll definitely be back in August for the night shoot.

Here are the results for our archers:
Adult Male Traditional - Kevin Cully :: 416-1 Young Adult Traditional - Caleb Williams :: 313-0 Young Adult Male Open - Logan Cully :: 134-0 Youth Open - Griffin Cully :: 376-1 Youth Recurve - Nikelas Kekel :: 589-3

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Gainesville 900 Tournament – June 7, 2008

Whew, it was a hot one. Everyone had a great time though and the kids did great! We’re proud of each and every one of them. Great job guys!

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3D Tournament – Gainesville Georgia – 4/20/08

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900 Target Tournament – Gainesville Georgia 4/12/08

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3D Tournament Shoot, Cumming Georgia

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3D Tournament Shoot 2008

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Godfrey Family Memorial Tournament – Jun 21

The Godfrey is working through a tragedy and the loss of a father and husband. Our community has lost a great archery coach as well. Please do your best to attend this tournament.

Godfrey Family Tournament Registration Doc

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