http://www.manawatuarchery.org/ 2010-09-05T11:56:24+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/ http://www.manawatuarchery.org/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-08-01T11:19:25+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=2008_09_postal_league_final_newsletter&rev=1280618365&do=diff Hi Everyone Well the end of another season is upon us, nights are drawing in and the final results for the season have been collated. So without further ado let’s get to reporting the results. Despite losing in the final month to a resurgent Auckland A team the honours’ this year in Division 1, and therefore the overall League Champions, go to Mountain Green. So congratulations Mountain Green, for topping what is an extremely competitive division where the top four teams were separated by a si… text/html 2010-01-09T15:01:23+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=2010_nat_mac_results&rev=1263002483&do=diff Here's a quick summary of how our shooters did at the 2010 NZ Nationals up in Hamilton. Patrick Biggs 18th target with 1013 (FITA) and 161 (720) 21st in matchplay 8th clout 227 12th (last) in field with 321 Pretty good considering his limbs delaminated 8 arrows in to the tournament. text/html 2010-01-11T21:04:28+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=anz&rev=1263197068&do=diff ANZ Membership Archery New Zealand is the governing body of Target Archery in New Zealand. It is affiliated to FITA, Oceania Archery Association and the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association. It holds annual National Championships for Target, Field, Clout and Indoor Archery. Being a member also allows you to shoot at National tournaments like the Rotorua Merit Star, Auckland FITA Star, and more. If you intend to shoot at a serious competitive level, ANZ membership is really a … text/html 2010-08-01T12:44:22+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=anz_indoor_champs&rev=1280623462&do=diff This is the annual Archery New Zealand indoor championship. Date for 2010 is not yet confirmed. Most likely to be held during August. text/html 2010-08-01T11:26:45+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=anz_postal_league&rev=1280618805&do=diff The ANZ postal league is run throughout the country each year over summer. Each club determines at the start of the season how many 3-person teams they wish to register. The club nominates teams, not individuals, since individual shooters are assigned into a team each month based on their score for that month. All candidate shooters must be affiliated to a national archery organization. Shooters may be from any bow type. There is no distinction between men/woman or between junior/senior. text/html 2010-08-02T08:24:15+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=beginners&rev=1280694255&do=diff Beginners Courses For safety reasons, beginner archers who want to join the Club must go through a beginners training session before they can be allowed to be members. The charge for the entire course is currently set at $30. All gear is provided during the sessions. text/html 2010-07-06T14:22:44+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=beginners_award_program&rev=1278382964&do=diff FITA is the International Federation of Target Archery (based in Switzerland) and governs the sport world wide including the Olympics, World Cups and World Championships. FITA recently introduced the Beginners Award Programme, which provides a structured approach to target archery and is based on safe practice, skills, knowledge, and basic maintance of equipment. text/html 2010-08-01T12:56:54+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=broken_links&rev=1280624214&do=diff text/html 2010-05-23T14:12:30+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=capital_challenger_series&rev=1274580750&do=diff This is the name for Mana's series of RMT (Registered Minor Tournaments). Mana is currently the most active club in the WAA region for holding RMTs. They also have the most challenging shooting conditions in the region. The Capital Challenger Series are full 144-arrow FITA rounds. Mana typically offers a choice of: text/html 2010-02-01T20:52:15+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=coaching&rev=1265010735&do=diff Our club recurve champion, Amanda Biggs-Hume has offered to give beginner/intermediate coaching sessions in the 2010 year. Coaching times will be listed on the Events page. Please Contact Amanda if you are interested in turning up for coaching, and she will talk to you to discuss what is involved. text/html 2010-01-18T08:29:18+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=contacts&rev=1263756558&do=diff Committee Members Here are the current committee members. Role Name E-Mail Address Phone President Chris Jones mac.president H: (06) 329 6908 Secretary/Webmaster Jonathan Couper-Smartt mac.secretary H: (06) 329 4150 M: (027) 733 9716 Treasurer Amanda Biggs-Hume Junior Coordinator Colin Faiers colin.faiers H: (06) 329 0955 M: (027) 408 1800 Records Officer Patrick Biggs Equipment Officer David Morse Committee Member Sean Robins Committee Member Ray Mennie … text/html 2010-05-23T18:49:49+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=double_gold_star&rev=1274597389&do=diff This is a FITA Star tournament. The 2010 Double Gold Star is being held at Wembley Park, Wanganui, on the weekend of June 5th/6th (Queen's Birthday Weekend). Here is the Registration Form. text/html 2010-07-08T10:01:30+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=ecbopaa_winter_postal_league&rev=1278540090&do=diff The ECBOPAA Winter Postal League is run by the East Coast Bay of Plenty Archery Association but is in fact open to all clubs in New Zealand. The shoot consists of five rounds, one each in May, June, July, August September. The winner in each age/bow category is determined by the simple sum of scores. text/html 2010-08-01T13:04:09+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=events&rev=1280624649&do=diff Here are the upcoming competition and social events which may be of interest to Manawatu Archery Club members. This calendar should include all Manawatu Archery Club events, all Wellington Archery Association events. National level events run by Archery New Zealand and Major ANZ tournaments within easy driving distance of Palmerston North are also listed. For other major ANZ tournaments please refer to the Archery New Zealand Calendar. text/html 2010-08-02T22:24:21+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=faq&rev=1280744661&do=diff Where does the club shoot? We have a full-sized outdoor range next to the Riverdale Scout Hall. We shoot outdoors during the evenings over summer, and also on Sunday mornings all year round. Indoor shooting is generally held at other locations around Palmerston North, as per the schedule on the Practice page. The scout hall is also used for indoor shoots from time to time, and is also the location for our Beginners courses. text/html 2010-05-23T18:54:10+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=fita_round&rev=1274597650&do=diff A FITA round (aka a “Full FITA) is an all-day tournament where 144 scoring arrows are shot. Men shoot 36 arrows at distances of 90m, 70m, 50m and 30m. Women shoot 70m, 60m, 50m and 30m. The FITA round is the most common international competitive round. It is the round used to compute New Zealand rankings. text/html 2010-05-23T18:51:42+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=fita_star&rev=1274597502&do=diff A “FITA Star” tournament is a two-day tournament where a full FITA Round is shot on each day. These tournaments are normally Major Tournaments. Regular FITA Star tournaments currently run in the lower North Island include the Sir Walter Nash and the Double Gold Star. text/html 2010-08-29T21:24:53+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=gear_for_sale&rev=1283073893&do=diff Manawatu Archery Club and the Webmaster will not be held responsible for any losses incurred through sales of goods on this website. All sellers advertise and sell to purchasers at their own risk. ---------- Limbs, Risers, Complete Bows Win & Win NX right hand riser 25” black - SOLD text/html 2010-02-19T10:06:41+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=juniors&rev=1266527201&do=diff Our Junior Squad is enthusiastically managed by Colin Faiers. If your school or child is keen to try archery, get in touch with Colin via the details on our Contacts page. Archery New Zealand has organized an inter-school postal shoot for Juniors in 2010. Manawatu intends to take part. Here are the Rules for the 2010 Junior Postal League. text/html 2010-05-23T14:28:09+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=louden_trophy&rev=1274581689&do=diff This is a WAA teams event, normally shot some time in Spring. The distance is 40 yards, making it suitable for competitors at nearly all levels. text/html 2010-08-22T17:25:24+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=mana_shield&rev=1282454724&do=diff This is a two day event. Day 1: Full Mens/Womens FITA. Day 2: FITA 720 shoot Team & Individual Match Play Cash prizes are given to the winners. This event is registered as a Major Tournament with Archery NZ. text/html 2010-05-23T14:37:19+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=manawatu_christmas_clout&rev=1274582239&do=diff The Inaugural 2009 Manawatu Christmas Clout shoot was held in the Pohangina Valley. Here are the results: * 2009 Results text/html 2010-05-23T14:33:25+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=north_island_champs&rev=1274582005&do=diff The Archery New Zealand North Island champs are a three day event typically held over Easter Weekend. The usual location is Park Island, Napier. This is a well-sheltered range, and scores are typically quite high. text/html 2010-08-01T12:10:58+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=north_island_field_champs&rev=1280621458&do=diff This is a two-day annual field shooting event. text/html 2010-08-02T22:24:44+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=practice&rev=1280744684&do=diff Outdoor Shooting - Sunday Morning Our regular Sunday morning outdoor shoot runs pretty much all year round, with just a couple of weeks off over Christmas/New Year. Shooting starts by 10am, though often starts as early as 9am depending on which key-holder is feeling keen. Shooting finishes around 12pm, or whenever the last key-holder decides they've had enough. text/html 2010-08-01T13:37:41+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=resources&rev=1280626661&do=diff This page collects links to various documents which may also be scattered around the site. FITA Information * FITA Beginners Manual Club Information * Range Map (270kb JPG) text/html 2010-02-19T11:50:13+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=royle_hutton_memorial&rev=1266533413&do=diff The Royle Hutton Memorial shoot is an individual competition shot throughout the country on February 6th. Shooters compete separately, but must shoot in the presence of other club shooters. The shoot is a “Burton”, 30 arrows at 55m, 46m and 37m at a 1.22m target face (or 60cm for crossbows). 10-zone scoring is used. Note that a 6-arrow practice is end is permitted at each distance. text/html 2010-08-01T13:58:44+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=rules&rev=1280627924&do=diff Club Documents Membership application form: * Membership Application 2010-2011 (for new members) The club year runs from April 1 to March 31. Towards the end of each year, we will produce a personalized renewal form for each club member, allowing you to check and updated your details. If you have not received a renewal form by March 31, please Contact the club secretary. text/html 2010-05-23T16:42:03+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=ruscoe_shield&rev=1274589723&do=diff This is a WAA region inter-club teams shoot. The round is a “Short Ohio” (96 arrows at 46m). This shoot is normally held on a Sunday following the Silver Knight. text/html 2010-01-21T12:57:08+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=ryan_fraser_shields&rev=1264031828&do=diff The Ryan Shield & Fraser Shield shoots are the two major single all-club teams events organized by Archery New Zealand each year. The Ryan Shield is for recurve, and the Fraser Shield for compound bows. Teams consist of four shooters - one woman and three men, or one junior and three men. text/html 2010-05-23T16:42:20+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=silver_knight&rev=1274589740&do=diff This is a WAA region “gentleman's competition”. The shoot is an “American” for men (30 arrows at each of 55m, 46m, 37m) or a “Junior American” for juniors and women (30 arrows at each of 46m, 37m and 28m). The distinctive “Silver Knight” trophies are awarded in the recurve and compound divisions. text/html 2010-08-01T14:30:57+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=sir_walter_nash&rev=1280629857&do=diff The Sir Walter Nash is a two day weekend event held each year in November at Trentham Camp Archery Club, Upper Hutt. Full FITA rounds are shot on both days. Only the scores of the second round (Sunday) are counted for trophies. 2010 Tournament text/html 2010-08-02T20:21:21+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=start&rev=1280737281&do=diff Welcome The Manawatu Archery Club is aiming at promoting the enjoyment of Target Archery, encompassing all styles and disciplines, for all ages. It is affiliated to and encourages its members to join in Provincial (WAA) and National (ANZ) competition. We also offer Coaching to members who are keen to progress. We have an active squad of Junior Archers. text/html 2010-01-11T21:03:56+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=uniform&rev=1263197036&do=diff Practice Sessions There's no special clothing required for practice sessions. Note however that open-toed shoes (and bare feet) are not permitted. Baggy clothing on your upper body should be avoided, as it will interfere with the bowstring. Also, archery is an old-fashioned sport, so please dress for the range, not for the beach or the night-club. text/html 2010-05-23T14:30:09+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=venues&rev=1274581809&do=diff Riverdale Scout Hall The Riverdale Scout Hall is our club's home ground. We have a full-sized outdoor range right next door for when the weather is fine. If the weather is terrible, we can at least practice technique indoors. The Scout Hall is also usually where we hold our Beginners sessions. text/html 2010-01-11T21:04:52+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=waa&rev=1263197092&do=diff WAA Membership Even if you intend to shoot casually, you probably want to join the Wellington Archery Association. The annual fee is minimal, and it grants you access to many other competitions of different levels, which will also give you great access to the social aspect of the sport in New Zealand. text/html 2010-08-02T19:06:04+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=waa_600&rev=1280732764&do=diff The WAA “Novice 600” shoot is an ongoing series of events run by the Wellington Archery Association. These are not really competitions as such. Instead, each archer challenges themselves against a personal goal. Each archer chooses their own target face - either 122cm, or 80cm, or 60cm triple spot, or 40cm triple spot, or 20cm triple spot. Shooters fire 90 arrows at 30 metres. A score of 600 or greater is required in order to pass the grade. text/html 2010-08-26T19:09:31+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=waa_agm_shoot&rev=1282806571&do=diff This is a “friendly” tournament typically held in the morning before the WAA region Annual General Meeting. Shooters have a choice of: * FITA Short Metric * Short Metric II * Short Metric III This is not an NZA registered shoot. The 2010 WAA AGM (and the pre-meeting shoot) will be held on Saturday 18 September at Wembley Park, Wanganui. text/html 2010-05-23T15:07:04+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=waa_field_champs&rev=1274584024&do=diff This is a two-day annual field shooting event. text/html 2010-07-23T21:46:36+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=waa_indoor_champs&rev=1279878396&do=diff This is the Wellington regional indoor championship. This is typically a one day event, comprising a standard FITA 18m round and a Portsmouth Round. Past Results Here are the results for past years: * 2010 Results text/html 2010-08-01T12:03:30+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=waa_target_champs&rev=1280621010&do=diff This is the major WAA shoot of the year. It is typically a two day event. Day is the target shooting, for which trophies are awarded. The second day is two rounds of clout shooting. Past Results Here are the 2010 Results. text/html 2010-08-01T13:57:54+12:00 http://www.manawatuarchery.org/doku.php?id=wellington_archery_team&rev=1280627874&do=diff The Wellington Archery Team is a group of the top performing and selected upcoming archers from within the WAA region. The WAT have a team uniform. They practice together and are supported by the team manager, team coaches, and by each other as they work together to compete at regional and national tournaments.