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Shooting your way to NFAA Outdoor Field Nationals

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Then it dawned on me that NFAA US Outdoor National Championships, July 25 – 29, 2012, are in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania this year—nearly in my back yard. If you’re not from around here, and you fly in the Philadelphia instead of Harrisburg, you may want to come into town early, tour, and shoot your way over to the tournament at the Mechanicsburg Sportsman’s Association and archery club (www. msa-pa.org).

be of interest. The list is not all inclusive. Do research, like I do when hunting, to make note of archery shops and ranges that might be able to help in case the gear doesn’t make it all, or all in one piece. Outside of Philadelphia is Valley Forge National Historical Park, and there are lots of hiking trails and photo opportunities along the Delaware River. The park is loaded with whitetail deer, so take your camera.

Come into town early and shoot your way over to the tournament at the Mechanicsburg Sportsman’s Association and archery club

If you’re coming into Pennsylvania for the US Outdoor National Field Championships via Philadelphia, there several outdoorsy things to do in addition to touring the city, seeing the Liberty Bell and checking out Valley Forge and Washington’s crossing at the Delaware, going to Gettysburg or driving the countryside. Like hunters who share their hunting information and tips with other hunters, here are a few things that might

If you’re at Valley Forge, there’s an archery shop called French Creek Outfitters that you can visit in Phoenixville. Their site is www.FrenchCreekOutfitters.com. In the Philadelphia area are a number of beautiful parks. One of my favorite is Ridley Creek State Park, 20 minutes from the Philadelphia Airport, and a 2,600-acre treat. There’s a pre-war plantation on the park property, built out of stone, and it makes you wonder how they built those things so long ago. The north side of the park has a golf course.

Inside the park are miles of paved and unpaved hiking trails, a major creek that winds through the park. With a license—and be sure to get a trout stamp—you can fish. The creek is stocked and its free entry. Maps of the park, fishing information and contact information is located at: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ continued on page 6 scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaa-archery.org 5

SHOOTING YOUR WAY | continued from page 5 findapark/ridleycreek. There are nearly five miles of horse trails in the park. You can go trail riding, for a fee. The contact information is on the web site or at 610-892-7260. A round the corner from Ridley Creek State Park is Middletown Archery, which has an indoor archery range that is open in the evening, during the week, and daytime hours on Saturday. Call the proshop or check out the web site at www.MiddletownArchery.com for times and shooting fees. There are several fun country orchards and country stores near Middletown Archery and Ridley Creek, too. There is Linvilla Orchards, maybe 10 minutes away, that has rolling orchards, a kids petting zoo, deer pens, and a big country store with bakery, produce, and greenhouse. Information is at www.Linvilla.com. A couple of miles from Linvilla is an outdoor archery range at Delaware County Field and Stream—one of the largest sportsman’s club in the area. It has two archery Top Row—Left: Pennsylvania has plenty of fishing which can offer fun before or after the NFAA Outdoor Field National Championships in Mechanicsburg this year. Center: Canadian Geese are a part of the landscape in Pennsylvania. Right: Enjoying the scenery at the last visit of NFAA Outdoor Field National Championship to Mechanicsburg Sportsman’s Association

ranges: one set up with distances from 10 to 80 yards, where you can shoot from under cover, and a walking range that has bale targets and 3-D animal targets on the range. It also has a crossbow range on the top of the hill by the skeet and trap ranges, if you’re competing with a crossbow. Day passes cost $10 per person. Go into the main clubhouse and get a guest day pass for the archery range. Information is available on the website at www.dvfs.org. Call before you go to make sure visitor shooting is open. As you make your way across the state to Mechanicsburg Sportsman’s Association archery range you might want to do more activities. Touring Amish country is a big thing in Pennsylvania, and there’s a hub of beautiful Amish farms in Lancaster. Driving in the area, you can see working farms, watch horse-drawn buggies along the roads and covered bridges.

Of course a drive to Lancaster should include a visit

archery facilities. Bottom Row—Left: There are plenty of deer in Pennsylvania’s wilderness areas. Middle: Pennsylvania offers outdoors enthusiasts plenty of natural beauty. Right: View wildlife in many Pennsylvania parks.

Left: NFAA Outdoor Field National Championship shooters at Mechanicsburg, PA in 2009. Right: Lancaster Archery Indoor: A trip to Pennsylvania can include any of their archery facilities and retailers, such as Lancaster Archery, to shoot your bow or shop.

to Lancaster Archery. They have an enormous show room for all kinds of archery interests, including hunting, competition, and recreational archery for compound, recurve and traditional shooters. Lancaster Archery has a 20-yard indoor range that you can shoot, or go into the video hunting experience room, and have a ball shooting in there. You may want to reserve a time, because it’s popular—even with the locals. Check out the website at www. LancasterArchery.com for showroom hours, phone numbers, and address for your GPS or directions. There are hotels a few minutes away. You may want to plan a half day just for that. Plus, there’s a giant outlet mall around the corner for the other shoppers who might be accompanying you on the trip. If you like burgers, there’s Five Guys, between Lancaster Archery and the outlet mall that will give you energy for either kind of shopping.

that can help you prepare for the tournament. Like hunting, the more you get out there, the better you are able to handle your shooting:

▪ Great Lakes Outdoor Sectional: June 16 – 17 ▪ Mid Atlantic Outdoor Sectional: June 16 – 17

▪ Southwest Outdoor Sectional: May 19 – 20

▪ Midwest Outdoor Sectional: June 23-24

▪ Southeast Outdoor Sectional: May 25 – 26

▪ US Outdoor National Field Championships: July 25 through 29

▪ Southern Outdoor Sectional: June 9-10 ▪ Northwest Outdoor Sectional: June 16 – 17 ▪ New England Outdoor Sectional: June 16 – 17

So try a sectional. And because NFAA Nationals are so centrally located this year, try to get there, too. Your big game hunting this fall could benefit from it. n

Check out the details on the NFAA website or in this issue for locations, registration and contact information. Come in early or stay later and get to know other places of interest. 6 Archery Magazine

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Here’s a list of sectionals, too, scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaa-archery.org 7

Results 2012 Indoor National Championships

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Division

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

STATE

FLIGHT

TOTAL

X’s

DAY ONE

Division

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

STATE

FLIGHT

TOTAL

X’s

DAY ONE

AFBB

BARRA

RACHEL

394

198

X’s DAY TWO X’s PLACE AWARD

196

AMBHFS

FRAZER

AARON

599

103

299

300

AFBB

TRAIL

SAMANTHA

343

170

173

AMBHFS

HINTZ

GARY

599

102

299

300

X’s DAY TWO X’s PLACE AWARD

AFBHFS

HAKL

JULENE

600

300

AMBHFS

SCHMIDT

CHRIS

599

299

300

AFBHFS

GREEN

ANNALESHA

600

300

AMBHFS

BROWN

COREY

598

298

300

AFBHFS

SMITH

CHERYL

599

300

299

AMBHFS

WILPER

CHRIS

598

298

300

AFBHFS

JAMES

MARIA

583

286

297

AMBHFS

KAYS

KENNETH

598

298

300

AFBHFS

CAMPBELL

JULI

582

291

AMBHFS

LAMPE

JARED

598

298

300

AFBHFS

NORWOOD

DAYNA

560

279

281

AMBHFS

FINNEY

STEVE

595

295

300

AFBHFSL

STINE-TRUJILLO

SHERI

546

273

AMBHFS

HODGES

WILLIAM

593

296

297

AFBHFSL

STEWART

KITTY

545

264

281

AMBHFS

FOLK

DUSTIN

593

295

298

AFBHFSL

EAGLETON

KELLY

492

248

244

AMBHFS

PERRY

DONALD

584

289

295

AFFS

HEBERT

MARCIE

600

110

300

AMBHFS

SHERRICK

CHRISTOPHER

581

286

295

PHILPOT

JESSE

581

290

291

JOHN ADAM

580

288

292

AFFS

KLINE

BRITTANY

600

107

300

AMBHFS

AFFS

CANNON

MORGAN

600

102

300

AMBHFSL BLOOM

AFFS

GALLAGHER

DIANE

598

298

300

AMBHFSL KEEN

JIM

AFFS

GAMBILL

CARLA

598

299

AMBHFSL CHENG

NELSON

532

265

267

ONT

525

261

264

AFFS

SCHUH

LAURIE

598

299

AMBHFSL SHEFFLER

JEREMIAH

479

243

236

AFFS

GRUBE

BECKY

588

294

AMFS

BRAD

600

120

300

BAKER JR

AFFS

SIMONE

DIANA

588

292

296

AMFS

GREENLIEF

RYAN

AFFS

KIBEL

MICHELLE

586

292

294

AMFS

HAMILTON

JASON

600

119

300

600

119

300

AFFSL

STRASSMAN

ERICA

597

298

299

AMFS

SETHER

DILLON

600

119

300

AFFSL

STAUFFACHER

DANIELLE

582

290

292

AMFS

TEDFORD

AARON

600

119

300

AFFSL

GILLEY

JENNIFER

578

291

287

AMFS

HARMON

JORDAN

600

118

300

AFFSL

RANDALL

CONNIE

557

282

275

AMFS

HARRIS

TONY

600

118

300

AFFSL

LOIGNON-UPRICHARD

LORI

ONT

501

251

250

AMFS

KEITH

DAVID

600

118

300

AFR

CIESLINSKI

LORI

574

290

284

AMFS

CARTER

KEITH

600

118

300

AFR

DELOACH

BRANDI

569

293

276

AMFS

CHRISTIAN

STEVEN

600

117

300

AFR

HAMM

MARY

569

283

286

AMFS

ALFONSO JR

ALAN

600

116

300

AFTRAD

STONER

JENIFER

523

264

259

AMFS

LABELLE

SHAWN

600

116

300

AFTRAD

VOGEL

ROBIN

508

256

252

AMFS

CONKLIN II

SAMMY

600

115

300

AFTRAD

COOMBE

ELIZABETH

452

223

229

AMFS

JENSON

JUSTIN

600

115

300

AMBB

DOWDY

ROWDY

586

292

294

AMFS

LUCAS

LUKE

600

115

300

3 3

AMBB

KRISCHAN

KYLE

571

281

290

AMFS

VOORN

CRAIG

600

115

300

AMBB

WILLARD

CHRISTOPHER

569

288

281

AMFS

HULBURT

MICHAEL

600

114

300

AMBH

KIBEL

TEDDY

595

297

298

AMFS

DROUILLARD

JAMES

600

112

300

AMBH

STEWART

SAM

560

281

279

AMFS

GREGORY

JAMES

600

112

300

AMBHFS

FRIEDMANN

JEFF

600

115

300

AMFS

LANE

DAN

600

111

300

AMBHFS

BERRY

CHRIS

600

114

300

AMFS

NELLESSEN

ISAAC

600

111

300

AMBHFS

DAVIS

DARRIN

600

114

300

AMFS

KUECHLER

BRAD

600

113

300

AMBHFS

WARNER

THOMAS

600

114

300

AMFS

GILLAM

JEREMIAH

600

108

300

AMBHFS

BOTKINS

CHRIS

600

111

300

AMFS

JENSEN

MARK

600

108

300

AMBHFS

MCDONELL

BLAKE

600

111

300

AMFS

LYON

FRANK

600

108

300

AMBHFS

SPLUDE

LEE

600

105

300

AMFS

OLLER

CHRISTIAN

600

108

300

AMBHFS

AISENBREY

RAY

600

103

300

AMFS

MOORE

NICHOLAS

600

107

300

AMBHFS

HAKL

BILL

600

102

300

AMFS

HOLMAN

TONY

600

107

300

AMBHFS

SMITH

GARY

600

102

300

AMFS

KESSINGER

BRADLEY

600

105

300

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Division

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

STATE

FLIGHT

TOTAL

X’s

DAY ONE

X’s DAY TWO X’s PLACE AWARD

Division

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

AMFS

BECHTOLD JR.

GREG

600

105

300

CMBB

MCINTIRE

DANNY

AMFS

LEIMBACH

JUSTUS

600

105

300

CMBB

MOUNTCASTLE

SHAWN

STATE

FLIGHT

TOTAL

X’s

DAY ONE

565

282

X’s DAY TWO X’s PLACE AWARD

283

516

260

256

2 3

AMFS

ELLIS

RONALD

600

106

300

CMBB

LEFEBVRE

ROWDY

479

248

231

AMFS

MIZE

JONATHAN

600

104

300

CMBB

ARANDA

CALLAWAY (C.J.)

472

229

243

AMFS

HOLZAPFEL

JAMES

600

101

300

CMFS

KLUS

JOHN JR.

600

120

300

AMFS

MORPHEW

KENNY

600

101

300

CMFS

CLARK

EVAN

AMFS

SHAW

KEN

600

300

CMFS

COLLINS

BEAU

600

115

300

600

111

300

AMFS

CARELLO

VITO

600

300

CMFS

HENSON

ZACHARY

594

295

299

AMFS

KITSON

CHAD

600

300

CMFS

BENADUM

ALEC

592

296

AMFS

AMOS

CHUCK

599

113

299

300

CMFS

OWCZARZAK

CAIBRY

590

295

AMFS

WALKER

DOUG

599

112

299

300

CMFS

CHAPMAN

BRADYN

555

270

285

AMFS

KNOLL

RHETT

599

110

299

300

CMFS

FOSTER

JEREMIAH

555

274

281

AMFS

WARDRIP

JASON

599

110

299

300

CMFS

MC CALEB

BAILEY

554

276

278

AMFS

ELEY

JUSTIN

599

102

299

300

CMFSL

DUNN

JANSEN

477

245

232

AMFS

TATMAN

MIKE

599

299

300

CMR

SHEDROFF

OWEN

542

279

263

AMFS

CAIN

GARY

599

299

300

CMR

MATTHEWS

BRENT

540

262

278

AMFS

SCALES

MATT

599

299

300

CMR

PALACIOS

MIGUEL

518

261

257

AMFS

CALLAWAY

RICHARD

599

299

300

CXBM

GILMORE

GARY

596

299

297

AMFS

LUCAS

AUSTIN

599

299

300

CXBM

BOUTIN

JOHN

592

297

295

AMFS

RYBA

RON

599

299

300

CXBM

HARTMAN

DEVIN

590

294

296

AMFS

MAUCELLI

SAM

598

108

298

300

CXBM

THOMAS

CECIL

582

288

294

AMFS

ORR

GARY

598

298

300

EFNASP

LEEPER

SIDNEY

439

210

229

AMFS

BUNTING

KEITH

598

298

300

HFNASP

FREDERICK

MICHALA

552

278

274

AMFS

WRIGHT

BRIAN

597

102

297

300

HMNASP

MEHS

JUSTIN

586

293

AMFS

PARSONS 111

CHARLES

597

297

300

MFNASP

DAUGHERTY

KYLIE

532

264

268

AMFS

ANSLEY

ANTHONY

597

297

300

MFNASP

CROWELL

MOLLI

271

137

134

AMFS

BURTON

AARON

596

296

300

MSFFS

GROSS

MECKY

578

288

290

AMFS

HOLLAND

MIKE

595

109

295

300

MSFFS

MCMURRAY

GWEN

577

291

286

AMFS

HERSHBERGER

JOSEPH

595

109

295

300

MSFFS

BITNER

CAROL

573

289

284

AMFS

SWISHER

MARK

595

296

299

MSFFSL

QUALTERS

MARY

499

247

252

AMFS

LOVASCO

LOUIS

590

293

297

MSMBB

CLEM

DAVID

551

274

277

AMFS

DUVALL

BILL

590

293

297

MSMBB

HANLON

DICK

AMFS

COONEY

DARRYL

590

291

299

MSMBB

SLINKARD

CHARLES

AMFS

FRACALOSSI

ROGER

587

290

297

MSMFS

JOYCE

AMFS

SEXTON

BRAD

584

290

294

MSMFS

WILSON

544

274

270

PHILIPPINES

544

268

276

DOUG

600

107

300

ROGER

600

103

300

2 3

AMFS

KEPHART

FRANCIS

584

289

295

MSMFS

WILSON

MIKE

600

101

300

AMFS

WILLIAMS

TERRY

574

280

294

MSMFS

GEHMAN

DARREL

598

298

300

AMFS

AUSTIN

JAKE

493

252

241

MSMFS

BOTS

JAMES

598

298

300

AMFS

HEMBREE

CRAIG

486

239

247

MSMFS

LEWIS

JOHN

598

299

AMR

WIFLER

ALEX

598

299

MSMFS

SANDERS

GARY

594

295

299

1 2

AMR

BALDOWSKI

S. PHILLIP

579

289

290

MSMFS

PARMENTIER

STAN

593

296

297

AMR

ZBIGNIEW

SCIBOR

ONT

579

284

295

MSMFS

WALKER

LARRY

592

294

298

AMR

RANDALL

TIM

549

273

276

MSMFS

COGNEVICH

THOMAS

581

288

293

AMR

ECKERD

NICKLAS

545

274

271

MSMFS

WILL

DON

579

286

293

AMR

NUZZO

TONY

531

272

259

MSMFS

SCHIMBERG

GEORGE

566

283

AMTRAD

EAGLETON

ALAN

558

279

MSMFSL

MAY

CHARLES

589

298

291

AMTRAD

BILLS

SCOTT

554

281

273

MSMFSL

MOSCHETZ

RONALD

578

289

AMTRAD

HURD

NEIL

548

277

271

MSMFSL

LEAR

CHUCK

555

281

274

CFBB

SIMONIS

DELANY

512

254

258

PFFS

LANCE

SARAH

600

115

300

CFBB

MARISA

KYLIE

429

237

192

PFFS

JOHNSTON

KAILEY

600

115

300

$830

CFBB

HAMM

KAYLIE

PFFS

VAN NATTA

JAMIE

600

115

300

$585

$1,528

CFFS

MILLER

BROOKE

600

115

300

PFFS

COLIN

CHRISTIE

600

115

300

$407

CFFS

EARLY

JORDAN

599

299

300

PFFS

FERNANDEZ

CARA

600

114

300

$319

CFFS

DANA

SYDNEY

597

298

299

PFFS

PEARCE

PAIGE

600

114

300

$319

CFFS

NELLETT

ADRIANNA

566

280

286

PMFS

MORGAN

LEVI

600

120

300

$7,500

CFFS

HENSON

LINDSAY

557

279

278

PMFS

WILDE

REO

600

120

300

$3,000

CFFS

RUTKOWSKI

BREANNA

556

278

PMFS

GELLENTHIEN

BRADEN

600

120

300

$1,500 $1,112

CFFSL

GOODRICH

LAUREN

576

286

290

PMFS

BROADWATER

JESSE

600

120

300

CFFSL

HANSON

MIRANDA

561

284

277

PMFS

SCHLEUSNER

GRANT

600

120

300

$968

CFFSL

BARTOS

HANNAH

489

255

234

PMFS

BEAUBOUEF

CHANCE

600

120

300

$758

CFR

DUCOTE

MADELEINE

599

300

299

PMFSL

BUDZINSKI

EMORY

596

299

297

$523

CFR

KUMAR

RISHIKA

578

294

284

PMFSL

CLARSON

BRUCE

593

296

297

$281

CFR

BAIRD

DANA

558

280

278

PMFSL

FABRY

JEFF

593

298

295

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LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

STATE

FLIGHT

TOTAL

X’s

DAY ONE

X’s DAY TWO X’s PLACE AWARD

Division

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

STATE

FLIGHT

TOTAL

X’s

DAY ONE

PMFSL

LANDSINGER

DUSTIN

587

291

296

YAFFS

MEYLAN

LEIGHCIA

600

101

300

SFBHFS

NEMEC-WOOD

MARY

590

299

291

YAFFS

KELLER

LEXI

600

100

300

SFBHFS

HABRUKOWICH

JEAN

562

290

272

YAFFS

RISNER

AMBER

600

300

SFBHFS

DORION

ROSE

526

257

269

YAFFSL

DIXON

MARY

490

244

246

SFBHFSL

PARKER

LINDA

542

268

274

YAFR

WONG

ODELIA

572

288

284

SFFS

PEARSON

BECKY

598

298

300

YAFR

ANDERSON

COURTNEY

560

280

SFFS

MOWBRAY

JANE

598

298

300

YAFR

BAILEY

CAMILLE

541

266

275

SFFS

SMITH

LORA

598

299

YAMBB

REED

DALLAN

399

206

193

SFFSL

BLICKENSTAFF

SUE

534

263

271

YAMBB

STONER

ZACHARY

310

158

152

SFFSL

COOK

CATHY

530

263

267

YAMFS

KRAMER

ADAM

600

117

300

SFFSL

PHILLIPS

TEKO

483

245

238

YAMFS

BUTTON

DANNY

600

115

300

SFR

KOCHERT

CONNIE

561

272

289

YAMFS

MUNDELL

MATTHEW

600

115

300

SFR

WALTER

LYNN

519

256

263

YAMFS

MANFULL

STEVE

600

114

300

SFR

WINTERBOWER

GWEN

467

232

235

YAMFS

WILSON

CHASE

600

108

300

SFTRAD

HINTERBICHLER

JOAN

394

186

208

YAMFS

LEIMBACH

JACOB

600

104

300

SMBB

JOHNSON

TOM

573

287

286

YAMFS

CROUSE

BRETT

600

101

300

SMBB

MIKA

GARY W

560

277

283

YAMFS

VOORHIES

AUSTIN

600

101

300

SMBB

GREGORY

LEE

549

274

275

YAMFS

ADKINS

MICHAEL

599

106

299

300

SMBH

COTTRILL

JAY

573

286

287

YAMFS

MASKELL

OWEN

599

105

299

300

SMBH

BORGES

BOB

529

262

267

YAMFS

SMITH

AARON

599

102

299

300

SMBH

YAM

JACKY

353

197

156

YAMFS

ZUROWSKI

BRANDON

598

298

300

SMBHFS

WILPER

JOHN

600

300

YAMFS

OSTROWSKI III

LENNY

598

298

300

SMBHFS

KENASTON

DENNIS

599

300

299

YAMFS

PRESTON

KYLE

597

298

299

SMBHFS

EATON

TIM

599

299

300

YAMFS

OLSON

ALEXANDER

587

289

298

SMBHFS

SHIPMAN

BOB

595

295

300

YAMFS

CARLTON

HUNTER

587

289

298

SMBHFS

BRUMFIELD

JERRY

593

293

300

YAMFS

PELKEY

JACOB

587

291

296

SMBHFS

PARKER

GREG

592

296

YAMFSL

HEBERT

STEVEN

559

279

280

SMBHFS

VEACH

JOHN JR

592

293

299

YAMFSL

RHIND

JONATHON

501

240

261

CARROLL

589

292

297

YAMR

PETERS

ERIC

590

295

SMBHFSL KUECKER

KENNETH

573

289

284

YAMR

ESPINET

JEAN-LUC

581

293

288

SMBHFSL LITTLE

JIM

573

287

286

YAMR

SERDYNSKI

ADAM

ONT

571

279

292

SMBHFSL WALKER

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X’s DAY TWO X’s PLACE AWARD

SMFS

BURNS

JIM

600

114

300

YFBB

LYNCH

ELIZABETH

430

224

206

SMFS

DUMKE

JEFFREY

600

109

300

YFBB

ALTERSITZ

HALEIGH

409

192

217

SMFS

PRESTON

KEITH

600

108

300

YFBB

SIMONIS

CAILYN

311

164

147

SMFS

CHRISTMAN

EDWARD

600

300

YFBB

TRAIL

SARAH

262

128

134

SMFS

GIVEN

JIM

600

300

YFFS

DOWELL

KAYLA

599

100

299

300

SMFS

RHODES

TOM

600

300

YFFS

CYR

GABRIELLE

599

299

300

SMFS

VANDUSEN

CARL

598

298

300

YFFS

HANCOCK

CASSIE

599

299

300

SMFS

PAULEY

RICHARD

598

299

YFFS

WATSON

JESSICA

557

274

283

SMFS

WAITE

CRAIG

598

298

300

YFFS

CARELLO

JESSICA

539

266

273

SMFS

WILSON

BOB

590

293

297

YFFS

ESTRADA

ALISON

537

254

283

SMFS

KANTER

JOHN

588

292

296

YFR

HASSAN

ANUSHKA

550

280

270

SMFS

REESE

STEVE

588

292

296

YFR

HUNHOFF

KENDRA

528

260

268

SMFSL

ZICAFOOSE

MICHAEL

595

298

297

YFR

SCHROEDER

HALEY

487

226

261

SMFSL

PETERSBURG

RANDY

595

297

298

YMFS

KENLEY

LUCAS

600

112

300

SMFSL

HRYN

DAVE

587

295

292

YMFS

MCGEORGE

DILLON

600

111

300

SMR

WINTERBOWER

PAUL

578

287

291

YMFS

HANLEY

KOLBY

600

100

300

SMR

LOPEZ

TOMAS

563

280

283

YMFS

LEX

KYLE

597

297

300

SMR

NICHOLSON

KIRK

545

271

274

YMFS

ABELL

CORY

596

297

299

SMTRAD

POWELL

JAMES

543

278

265

YMFS

COOPER

SEBASTIAN

SMTRAD

WEDDINGTON

GARRY

537

268

269

YMFS

BRETSCH

CHEYENNE

595

297

298

592

294

298

SMTRAD

GARRRETT

PETER

537

263

274

YMFS

CLAYTON

KEVIN

588

293

295

SMTRAD

PLUMMER

STEVE

490

225

265

YMFS

MADDEN

TIMOTHY

586

292

294

SMTRAD

DORION

BARRY

471

238

233

YMFS

GARVER

COLE

554

274

280

SMTRAD

GRABMAN

JERRY

462

238

224

YMFS

DEARMAN

JUSTIN

547

268

279

SPMFS

HARBAUGH

TONY

600

118

300

$1,500

SPMFS

BOYLAN

STEVE

600

118

300

$870

YMFS

CLARK

SHAWN

544

266

278

YMR

PAPROSKI

KEVIN

571

289

282

SPMFS

KAPP

JOE

600

117

300

$713

YMR

COOMBE

IAN

537

279

258

SPMFS

WARD

DON

600

115

300

$564

YMR

MOSCOWITZ

COBY

527

269

258

SPMFSL

CONRAD

DEAN

580

287

293

SPMFSL

YEATER

KENNETH

562

278

284

SPMFSL

EDWARDS

RONALD

518

275

243

YAFBB

ZIEGLER

JESSICA

458

232

226

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The shoot-offs were awesome!!

couple of arrows inside out for the weekend. At that point the top two Vegas guys were out of the running and it was up to Reo and Levi. As the judges were going across all the bales, it became obvious that Reo had dropped his and Levi was solid with all five inside out. It was a very emotional moment for him and his wife and he broke down a bit celebrating his first indoor National Championship. He was honored, excited and humbled that he’d beaten the best in the world on an indoor line. It was something he cherished since he’s usually perceived as just a 3-D shooter. It was important to him before the shoot-off began that when I do his introduction I mention that he thanks God for the support and grace of even being there. n

By Chuck Cooley, National Pro Chairman

At the 2012 NFAA Indoor National Championships, a very professional class was shooting off for first—seniors, women and men. The seniors went deep, several ends; Steve and Tony went back and forth, arrow-for-arrow, and it was a great battle. They were backslapping and high-fiving each other for pushing the other so hard for a good win and for making good shots. You could tell they have a great friendship and relationship. The balance was clear but opposite. They both wanted to win, but they didnt want their buddy to loose. It was very, very refreshing

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Levi Morgan of NC, winning archer, at full draw.

Women pros in the shooting line.

  

to see such sportsmanship on the line. The women went a little quicker. They started off strong, none of them giving an inch to the others. Third and fourth place were the first to be determined, then a couple ends later it went third, followed by another end or two for first and second. I believe it was Sara’s first indoor National Championships event, but she also did very well in Las Vegas for the World Cup. Kailey had her first high finish like that, too. The men also went quite a while, ending with a sixway shootoff. Surprisingly Chance fell out of first when he dropped one low. Grant made a very strong show but was the next to go out, followed by Jesse. Braden fell next— also a surprise since both he and Jesse had shot all but a

Overall winner Levi Morgan of NC is congratulated by his wife.

May/June 2012

Sarah Lance, women’s overall winner.

                 

           

    Senior Pro shoot-off opponents Steve Boylan, left, and Tony Harbaugh (winner). ABOVE, RIGHT: Author Chuck Cooley. scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaa-archery.org 15

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I shoot for the fun of it now. Nothing serious at all so it doesn’t matter if I hit the spot or not—but I still get excited when I break a nock or hit the spot from eighty-yards. Shooting archery to win is different. Shooting to win is hard work. Shooting to win requires complete commitment and the smartest approach to practice and preparation that you can muster. After you’ve done all of that then you have to remind yourself that archery is still fun (and mean it)...and then go shoot the tournament. Pre-tournament preparation is just as important for the mental game as shooting-practice is for the physical form game. Taking care of the “business of shooting” in the weeks and months leading up to a tournament plays a large part in how well you meet your goals for that tournament. Fail to organize at home and you will ensure that you get to the tournament “unorganized”—and suffer the consequences. Following are some ideas that you need to try. You will find some of them useful, maybe all of them, and then again you’ll find some that don’t fit with your own plan. If, however, you have no plan at all then don’t dismiss any of these concepts – you need them to help get yourself organized.

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Organize your physical practice schedule by dividing it into smaller, manageable time frames. We need to review those time frames and then build into them the needed work on the pre-tournament mental practice. The largest time unit is the “macrocycle” which is about a yearlong. Serious training plans will divide that year into eight to ten “mesocycles” each four to six weeks

long with each mesocycle divided into seven to ten-day “microcycles”. Using this structure we can effectively manage athletic training to reach our peak performance level for those few really important tournaments we plan to win.

tournaments until you reach the first tournament of the year. Preceding that first tournament, mark off your calendar into 4 to 6 weeks intervals backtracking to about Thanksgiving. Or some other date you plan to start practicing after hunting season is over. During my early years as a pro I took little time off from practice during the fall months although I did reduce the load substantially. MESOCYCLE PLANNING

r. Begin your training plans with a multi-month calenda you Mark the two or three most important tournaments e want to shoot and plan backwards from each becaus the you always know what needs to be done during week preceding the tournament.

BACKWARD PLANNING MESOCYCLES Begin by printing full-page calendars for each month of the coming year. With the two or three most important tournaments marked on these calendars you can begin with “backplanning” from each. SAMPLE MACROCYCLE The end of your competition year will likely be in August. Mine was usually the NFAA Field Nationals held the last week of July. Yours might be one of the big 3-D tournaments held in mid August. In either case, your calendar planning begins with the date of that tournament. Once the date is marked you can set a mesocycle preceding it back to the day after the previous tournament. If the time is less than thirty-days then mark the intervening time frame into two or three microcycles. Mark additional mesocycles by backtracking on the calendar between

We know that the mesocycle immediately preceding any tournament is the most important for practicing official scoring rounds. During this four to six week period you need to be practicing both the physical shooting sequence and the mental thought sequence you plan to use for each and every scoring arrow. You also need to do any pre-tournament travel planning and equipment preparation. MESOCYCLE PLANNING CHART

OBJECTIVE: ___________________________ START DATE ________ END DATE _______

The training you do in the final four-to-six week mesocycle preceding a tournament is critical to your success. The final week of this mesocycle should contain lots of scoring rounds just like in the tournament.

The mesocycle leading up to a tournament should be divided into four or five microcycles (time continued on page 18

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permitting), each seven to ten days long, so that your practice and mental focus levels can be managed according to a plan. When you played high school or college sports your coaching staff did this for you by regulating your practice schedule and practice activities before the first game of the season and between games after that. Now you have to do it for yourself or with the help of a coach. Are you doing that on paper? Or just thinking about it? I suggest that if you are serious then it’s time to write it down!

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The intensity of consecutive microcycles must be varied as well. If the sample cycle above is of greater overall work load than the previous cycle then the next cycle must be of lesser intensity so the body can recover from the workload. (Alternate cycles after that may have increasingly higher loads in order to build endurance.) During this recovery a stronger and more developed body will emerge. Without alternating periods of high load with reduced workload the body’s performance will not recover and may, in fact, regress.

MICROCYCLE: 10-DAY, LOWVOLUME EXAMPLE (perhaps for a December practice schedule) 1) 30 shots @ blank bale => bow hand & release hand + 10 shots @ 20 yd five-spot target. 2) 20 @ 20 yd five-spot target + 10 bb (blank bale). 3) No shooting. 4) Score 30 @ 20 yd @ local club 5) No shooting. 6) Score 30 @ 20 yd @ local club 7) 30 @ blank bale => bow hand & release hand. 8) No shooting. 9) 20 @ 20 yd @ five-spot target + 10 bb. 10) 40 @ 20 yd @ local club. Shooters preparing for a major tournament will shoot more arrows than this but everyone must pay close attention to resting their bodies. No one can maintain a continuous high volume of shooting over a long period and expect to get better. What happens to everyone is a breakdown in muscle conditioning unless those muscles get time to rest, a time to restore themselves and to grow to a higher level of strength and performance. Every microcycle must have two or three days of rest built into it. Every microcycle must also have a variety of activities, focus level and duration. This variety is good for both the mind and body so that neither gets stale or over-conditioned to one specific activity. 18 Archery Magazine

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Keeping simple but good notes always pays dividends. You save lots of time not repeating things you’ve already tried and you can track your skill level as training progresses.

REVIEW: THE MENTAL THOUGHT SEQUENCE As you near tournament time your physical form has been whipped into rather good shape. That means that you no longer need to micro manage any single physical action or phase of the shot sequence at the blank bale – you’ve trained the subconscious mind to run it. That leaves your conscious mind free to “think” about other stuff and the really neat feature of this situation is YOU get to decide what those thoughts are and when to think them. Here’s a sample of the conscious thought sequence that I have used. You may like to arrange it differently, which is fine, just be sure to have a plan to follow. SAMPLE THOUGHT SEQUENCE 1) Affirmation of my shot objective => execute with back tension. 2) Breathe to relax.

3) Visually acquire target and mentally visualize the arrow impacting it. 4) Feel my full-draw-position and transfer holding into my back muscles. 5) Continue back tension thru release. 6) Evaluate & breathe. The important concept to remember here is that you “choose” what you consciously think. You can choose to think about the present task and allow other non-present thoughts to pass out of your mind. It takes practice, yes, but you can learn to do it – you can learn “tunnel” vision for your mental plan. And once you learn it your game will get better when it’s “crunch” time. What’s not in the plan is important also. So what’s missing? If you are thinking positive shot-making thoughts then you are not thinking negative thoughts or those extraneous thoughts that take you away from the present time and process. If you learn your plan and stick to it then there is no time to be thinking about matters other than the thoughts on your list. And so when one of these “other” thoughts barges into your desired thought sequence you have to stop, let that thought pass and then restart your mental program at the beginning. You can learn to do this and get good at it but only if you plan it and then practice it. PLAN YOUR THINKING and THEN THINK YOUR PLAN! THE PRE-TOURNAMENT MESOCYCLE The four to six weeks prior to any tournament is a critical period in your training. It is for any athlete in any sport. A very structured schedule of action and rest not only prepares the body for the upcoming important event it also prepares the mind. That same time should also allow you to do some contingency planning for those times when something goes wrong continued on page 20

Dwell on the Positive Terry Wunderle

Once there was a little steam engine that tried to pull a big train up a hill. The process began very slowly and then the little engine started repeating to itself, “I think I can. I think I can.” As the railroad cars chugged into motion, the little engine carried the train over the hill chanting, “I knew I could. I knew I could.” At an archery competition, you need to have an upbeat attitude like that of the little steam engine. As you view the tournament and your performance with a “can do” attitude, you increase your chances of staying focused and shooting effective form. What your mind thinks, your body will try to accomplish. Through practice, an archer establishes a consistent form. In competition, it is important to picture yourself executing the same shot that you developed on the practice range. Attempt to feel the muscles that you use when shooting good form. This consistency in shot sequence is what enables you to shoot tight groups away from competition. It is also the same form that will produce tight groups on the tournament field. Dwell on the positive. Remind yourself that you do shoot a good, consistent shot and that is all you need in order to have a successful performance at a tournament.

thirty arrows on the mark. A friend walks up and asks you how you are doing. Are you going to answer, “I missed one,” and then follow this with an explanation for the missed arrow? You shot twenty-nine perfect arrows the first half. This means that nearly every arrow was released with perfect form. Why not take the highroad and dwell on your success? Positive thoughts yield positive results. When you think of an upcoming competition, how do you picture your performance? Do you see yourself shooting a strong and rhythmic shot like you do on the practice range? Are you calm and focused? If the answers to these questions are yes, the odds of having a successful tournament are greatly enhanced. I would estimate that over a third of the shooters are good enough to place at most archery events. Ironically, most of these people seldom or never place at a tournament. Why? They have developed their shooting skills, but have done little or no work in developing their mental game. Many archers can continued on page 20

When my daughter Sally was a teenager competing in an indoor national championship, she hit a center ten on her eighth shot. The problem was it was in someone else’s target. She looked at me, shook her head, and stood there for a moment to recompose her thought process. Another coach standing beside me asked, “How will she do on her next shot?” I replied, “I have ten dollars that says it will be a ten in the right target.” The next shot was a bull’s-eye. When Sally came off the line we talked about how good her form was and the fact that there were over a hundred shots remaining in the two-day tournament. My advice was, “Shoot your great form and you will do the best that you can do.” She did and won the championship by one point. Every archer occasionally makes a bad shot. The effective archer puts it behind him or herself and follows up with a series of good shots. Rehashing the bad arrow leaves a negative picture in your mind, which will create self-doubt, change your point of focus, and perhaps alter the shot execution. Imagine yourself at the halfway point of an indoor tournament. You have hit twenty-nine of the scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaa-archery.org 19

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shoot, but very few can remain calm and focused at a competition. Developing mental imagery to create a positive approach at tournaments is just as important as the practice of shooting arrows. Nearly all archers have to work at maintaining a positive attitude at competitions. Making a bad shot does not necessarily mean you will lose. It does indicate that you are going to have to work harder to place. Even if placing is out of the question, you owe it to yourself to do well the rest of the game. By turning the situation around and shooting your best during the rest of the event, you will be building a stronger foundation to launch your next performance. If an archer can maintain a positive attitude concerning his or her ability to execute a perfect shot, the score and tournaments will take care of themselves. Logically thinking, shooting well is easy. All you have to do is remain calm, stay focused, and shoot consistent form. You do it in practice because that is your goal. Keep that objective at the tournament. Be positive and believe in your ability to execute form that will make you successful. n

NFAA® Calendar of Events DATE/TOURNAMENT

2012 May 19-20 Southwest Outdoor Sectional.....................Las Vegas, NV May 25-26 Southeast Outdoor Sectional..................... Gainesville, FL June 9-10 Southern Outdoor Sectional............. Oklahoma, City, OK June 15-17 Big Sky Open.....................................Grand Junction, CO June 16-17 Mid Atlantic Outdoor Sectional.................... Waldorf, MD June 16-17 New England Outdoor Sectional.................... Palmer, MA June 16-17 Northwest Outdoor Sectional................................. Idaho June 23-24 Great Lakes Outdoor Sectional...................... Ypsilanti, MI June 23-24 Midwest Outdoor Sectional........................ Andover, MN July 7-8 First Dakota National Bank Classic............ Yankton, SD July 7-8 NFAA Unmarked 3D Chamionship................ Yankton, SD July 25-29 NFAA National Field Championship ........................................................Mechanicsburg, PA Dec 7-9 North American Field Archery Championship ................................................................ Homestead, FL

2013 Feb 8-10 The Vegas Shoot..................................... Las Vegas, NV March 16-17 NFAA Indoor National Championship.......... Louisville, KY July 24-28 NFAA National Field Championship.........Darrington, WA

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- it’s like Murphy said, “If it can go wrong, it will!” Here’s a sample-training program you might use to prepare for the NFAA Indoor National Championships. That tournament uses the five-spot blue & white target face on which you must shoot one official round each of two consecutive days. The five-spot target is more difficult to shoot than the three-spot target because of shooting five arrows in the four minutes allowed. In short, it’s more physically demanding. SAMPLE FOUR-WEEK TRAINING PLAN —THE 28-DAY COUNTDOWN— PREP WEEK ONE: 28) FULL PRACTICE ROUND #1 BOW = 10 SHOTS PRACTICE + 60 SCORE 27) HALF ROUND #1 BOW = 10P + 30S, HALF ROUND #2 BOW = 10P + 30S 26) BOW TUNING ISSUES AS NEEDED (100 SHOTS MAX) 25) EXERCISE ONLY, NO SHOOTING 24) MENTAL GAME PRACTICE = NO TARGET 20 SHOTS, 10 MIN BREAK, REPEAT 4 TIMES 23) HALF ROUND #1 BOW = 10P + 30S + HALF ROUND #2 BOW = 10P + 30S 22) BOW TUNING IF NEEDED = 50S MAX PREP WEEK 2 21) MENTAL GAME PRACTICE = NO TARGET, 20 SHOTS, 10 MIN BREAK, REPEAT 4 TIMES 20) FULL PRACTICE ROUND = 10PRACTICE + 60SCORE 19) REST 18) MENTAL GAME PRACTICE = 20S, BREAK, REPEAT 4 MORE TIMES 17) START GAME PRACTICE = 10P + 15 SCORE, REPEAT TWICE + 1/2 ROUND PRACTICE = 30S 16) MENTAL PRACTICE = 20S + FULL PRACTICE ROUND = 10P + 60S 15) EXERCISE 22 Archery Magazine

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PREP WEEK 3 14) STARTING GAME PRACTICE = 2 PRACTICE ENDS + 3 SCORING ENDS, 10 minute break. REPEAT 4 TIMES 13) HALF-ROUND PRACTICE = 10P + 30S, 10 min. break. REPEAT 3 TIMES. 12) EXERCISE + TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS 11) STARTING GAME PRACTICE = 10P + 15S, REPEAT 4 TIMES 10) FULL PRACTICE ROUND = 10P + 60S + BACKUP BOW PRACTICE = 10P + 60S 1) STARTING GAME PRACTICE = 10P + 15S, REPEAT 3 TIMES 8) EXERCISE ONLY FINAL PREP WEEK 7) FULL PRACTICE ROUND = 10 PRACTICE + 60 SCORE 6) FULL PRACTICE ROUND = 10P + 60S + BACKUP BOW = 60S 5) EXERCISE ONLY 4) FULL PRACTICE ROUND = 10P + 60S + BACKUP BOW = 60S 3) FULL PRACTICE ROUND = 10P + 60S 2) #1 BOW = 30P + #2 BOW = 30P 1) EXERCISE ONLY + TRAVEL NOTES During every scoring shot of your prep weeks you must use your mental thought sequence as if you were at the actual tournament setting. If you cheat on this you are only cheating yourself and this leads to disappointment on tournament weekend. You must learn to “see” yourself already at the tournament for these practice rounds. It helps to have your thought sequence printed on a 3x5 card in your quiver. Get it out and read it often. Read it before the first arrow of each end. Read it after the last arrow of the end. Read it between ends. Doing so will keep your conscious mind on the “present” task at hand and help prevent your thoughts from wandering. During those hours when you are not shooting it may be helpful to think about your beginning game. In other words think only about the first few

arrows of the tournament. See yourself shooting the two practice ends and getting smoother and settled during those ten arrows. Then see yourself shooting that first arrow for score and smoothly moving to the next and then the next, etc. This is a manageable task. Thinking about shooting the entire first round and achieving a certain score is a bit too much to carry in your head so don’t do it – reduce the load and think about the beginning only. KISS = Keep It Smart Simple! Because simplicity repeats under pressure! Most indoor archers I know shoot in a local league several nights a week. If you do this then your practice schedule will have to be adjusted to accommodate the league shooting load so that you do not over-practice trying to get ready for the big tournament. Control the number of arrows shot being sure to schedule rest days. SETTING GOALS Take out a piece of paper or find a page in your archery notebook/ log and write your goals for the next tournament for which you are training. There are three types of goals you can make: 1) performance goals, 2) result-oriented goals or 3) Process-oriented goals. Performance goals are linked to results also. An example would be “I want to average 50 X’s per round” or “I want to shoot my personal best”. Result oriented goals are those that focus on where you finish relative to your competitors. An example would be “I want to finish in the top three” or “I want to win”. A process goal would be “I want to execute at least 50 out of 60 shots with proper back tension”. These types of goals help you learn and/or rebuild form. Process goals also help you stay focused in the present and, therefore, can and should be used by shooters at continued on page 39

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NFAA National by John Pawlowski Pennsylvania State Director

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and Enola, Pennsylvania are neighbors. To get to Mechanicsburg Archers for the 2012 NFAA Outdoor National Championship, July 25 through 29, you must go through Enola. So, set your GPS unit to 493 Sample Bridge Road, Enola, Pa 17025 and enjoy the ride to beautiful Pennsylvania. This advance story is to urge NFAA archers to make the trip to Mechanicsburg Archers for an archery experience that will last a lifetime. For more complete details visit these two web sites—www.psaa. net or www.pfata.net Five world class 28-target archery ranges await the anxious toxophilites. The courses are identified by color, yellow, red, white, blue, and black course. Of course, an area and courses for pre-tournament practice will be open on Monday and Tuesday, July 23 and 24. Mechanicsburg Archers is the scene of many archery tournaments annually. The weekend prior to the National is no exception. A state championship will be held there July 21 and 22. Shooting each day begins at 8:30 am. If you want to shoot as a guest in that tournament, contact Julia at Julia_yarlett@comcast.net. Give Julia at least a two week notice. When not shooting archery, there

are many family venues and fun places to visit while in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s state capital building is among the most beautiful in the United States. If you are making the trip to Pennsylvania for more than archery, places like Cabelas, Lancaster Archery Supply, Gander Mountain, Bass Pro Shop, world famous Hershey Park, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, New York City, Inner Harbor at Baltimore, Maryland and Kinsey’s Archery Products are an easy drive from the Harrisburg area. July is the perfect month to visit Lancaster County. Many of Pennsylvania’s Amish live in Lancaster County. License plates from every state in the Union are spotted along roads flooded with tourists to that delightful county. A ride in an Amish horse drawn buggy is an experience long remembered. Lancaster County also features many outlets that feature nationally known brands. You may even find a bargain. Many nationally known motels and hotels are in the Harrisburg

and Carlisle areas. Some lodges are offering discounts to archers, but you must say your stay is for archery. Over the years, I’ve attended many archery tournaments at continued on page 38

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Complete results of the Indoor Sectional Tournaments are available online at www.fieldarchery.com/results

GREAT LAKES SECTION Bob McCutcheon, Councilman Prairie1@royell.net

Great Lakes Outdoor Sectional June 23-24, 2012 Host: Washtenaw Sportsman’s Club, 5095 Ellis Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 734/475-5839 Directions: Exit 181 from I-94, ¼ mile west to Ellis road, 1-1/2 miles to club. Send Registration to: Mike Spence, 11263 Connell Dr., Dexter, MI 48130 Pre Registration deadline: Saturday, June 16, 2012 Schedule: Saturday 9am, 28 Field & 14 Animal Sunday 9am, 28 Hunter and awards following. Accommodations: Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort | 1275 S. Huron St. Ypsilanti • 734-487-2000. Comfort Inn & Suites | 2376 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor • 734-477-9977 Days Inn Ann Arbor | 2380 Carpenter Rd. Ann Arbor • 734-971-0700 Quality Inn & Suites | 2455 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor • 734-973-6100 Red Roof Inn | 3621 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor 734-996-5800 Campgrounds: Detroit Greenfield RV Park | 6680 Bunton Rd, Ypsilanti • 734-482-7722 Limited primitive camping at club. Add’l Contacts:

Jack Romeo • 734-276-4597

MID-ATLANTIC SECTION Dave Hryn, Councilman midatlcouncilman@hotmail.com

Mid Atlantic Outdoor Sectional June 16-17, 2012 Host Club: Eutaw Forest Archers, 3550 Elsa Ave., Waldorf, MD 24 Archery Magazine

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20603 Directions: From Virginia: Cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to MD Rt 210 South. Proceed 10 miles, turn left onto Rt 228 Ease. Go approximately 1.5 miles to 3rd traffic light. Turn right onto Rt. 229. Go 3.3 miles to dirt road/club on the right. From Maryland: Take Rt 301 South to Waldorf to Rt 228 West. Turn right on Rt 228 West approx.. 6.4 miles and turn left onto Rt. 229. Go 3.3 miles to dirt road/ club on the right. Send registration to: Kelly Hickey, 2330 Ashford Lane, Waldorf, MD 20603 Pre registration deadline: Friday, June 1, 2012 Late registration: At club until 8am Saturday, June 16 Schedule: Saturday 9am start; 28 Hunter & 14 Animal Sunday 8:30 am start; 28 Field Round Accommodations: Comfort Suites | Waldorf • 301-932-4400 Courtyard Marriott • 301-885-3333 Clarion Inn • 301-645-8200 Country Inn & Suites • 301-645-6595 Hampton Inn • 301-632-9600 Waldorf Motel • 301-645-5076 Campgrounds: EFA On site DNR Park Service • 888-432-2267 Attention Vendors: Booth space is available! Vendor booth space will be made available to those interested in displaying their products. The tournament site is located just outside Waldorf on a beautiful wooded 33 acre, member owned facility. The cost is $25 a space if you bring your own table. $50 if we provide the tables/chairs. $75 for vendors with large trailers. Electricity is available. Please contact EFA Secretary, Kelly Hickey 301-638-7433 or email: hickey1379@ comcast.net for registration and/or more information.

MIDWEST SECTION Ray Jones, Councilman iowaarchery@hotmail.com

Midwest Outdoor Sectional June 23-24, 2012 Host Club: Rapids Archery Club, 13315 Hanson Blvd, Andover, MN. Directions:

1/5 miles north of Hwy 242 on Hanson Blvd.

Send registration to: Julene Hakl, 5656 317th St., Stacy, MN 55079 • Phone 651-462-1913 Schedule:

Saturday • 9am/28 Field

Sunday • 14 Hunter and 14 Animal

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Fairfield Inn, Coon Rapids • 763-785-8922 Comfort Suites, Ramsey • 763-423-4800 Americinn, Ham Lake • 763-755-2100 Americinn, Coon Rapids • 763-323-0010

Misc. Info:

Ankoa Area Chamber • 763-757-3920

Club website:

www.rapidsarchery.org

Late registration: Will be open Friday evening 4-8pm and Saturday morning.

New England Section Ken Moore, Councilman kmoore151@verizon.net

New England Indoor Sectional Results April 13-15, 2012

Hosted by Lunenburg Sportsman’s Club Complete results available at www.fieldarchery.com PARTICIPANT SSTATE SCORE Adult Male Freestyle - Championship Flight ALAN ALFONSO MA 300 KEN KANE VT 300 STEPHEN SANTOS MA 300 Adult Male Freestyle - First Flight MIKE HULME MA 299 MIKE PESTILLI CT 299 JON THOMPSON ME 299 Adult Male Freestyle - Second Flight SHAWN SULLIVAN VT 294 JACOB JANSEN VT 292 TIMOTHY HERVIEUX MA 289 Adult Male Freestyle Limited PAUL LEWKOWICZ MA 298

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Adult Male Barebow TOM SOUZA MA 254 6 BEN DEYO NH 251 13

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Adult Male Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow ERIC NOHELTY MA 280

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CARMEN SARVER MA 296 39 KIMBERLY PARISI VT 296 34 Adult Female Bowhunter Freestyle KATHIE AINSWORTH NH 293 30 Adult Female Traditional PATRICIA MUSOTIC RI 177 5 Adult Female Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow VICTORIA BENNETT MA 260 11 JENNIFER GABRIEL VT 250 9 Young Adult Male Freestyle OWEN MASKELL VT 300 54 KOLBY HANLEY VT 300 42 AVERY BRIUETTE VT 296 30 Young Adult Male FSL Recurve Longbow FORREST LIZOTTE ME 255 18 Young Adult Female Freestyle CALLIE GALLANT ME 299 46 HILLARY PEYRAT VT 291 31 Young Adult Female FSL Recurve Longbow LIZZY LOXTERKAMP ME 249 5 Youth Male Freestyle - Championship Flight KYLE LOUKO VT 293 23 CORY ABELL VT 292 28 KEVIN BERMINGHAM MA 291 19 Youth Male Freestyle - First Flight DANIEL ALICANDRO MA 235 13 TYLER BRUYETTE VT 225 5 JACOB FAGER MA 213 2 Youth Male Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow WES BAKER MA 268 20 AUSTIN XU MA 202 5 Youth Female Freestyle GABRIELLE CYR ME 298 42 Youth Female Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow NATALIE HOWELL ME 225 8 Cub Male Freestyle - Championship Flight EVAN OLIVER VT 298 48 TYLER PIGEON VT 297 39 HUNTER DESOCIO CT 296 29 Cub Male Freestyle - First Flight DAVID PARISI VT 281 14 BEN WRIGHT MA 277 13 NICK BOWMAN MA 250 6 Cub Male Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow MICHAEL NGAI MA 296 34 NOAH WEIK CT 275 12 AUSTIN MITAL-SKIFF VT 237 8 Cub Female Freestyle LILITH HENSHAW VT 297 36 KATELYN LOUKO VT 268 11 LAUREN CODNER MA 241 3 Cub Female Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow MEGAN BRUYETTE VT 230 5 VICTORIA MARTEL NH 221 7 Senior Male Freestyle - Championship Flight CHRIS MIZNER ME 300 59 RICK THEILIG MA 300 52 JACK BRANDENBURG MA 300 49 Senior Male Freestyle - First Flight SAM COFFIN ME 294 37 ROBERT LINCOLN MA 294 31 FRANK MARHEFKA MA 290 33 Senior Male Freestyle Limited KENNETH MOORE RI 259 12 Senior Male Barebow PAUL TREMBLAY MA 190 2 Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle RHETT BISHOP RI 300 47

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GARY MARRIER VT 297 41 Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Limited BUZZ POMBAR VT 246 4 Senior Male Traditional LARRY MARTIN MA 261 12 Senior Male Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow JOSEPH DENNIS MA 248 8 Senior Female Freestyle DARLENE MARRIER VT 290 24 Master Senior Male Freestyle - Championship Flight GLENN MONESMITH NH 299 49 EVERETT HANSON MA 298 48 JOSEPH MARZUILO CT 298 39 Master Senior Male Freestyle - First Flight GABE LAMANNA MA 291 37 KEN BESTENBOSTEL CT 290 36 FREDERICK LUONGO CT 286 31 Master Senior Male Freestyle Limited PATRICK PETTINGILL MA 272 19 Master Senior Male Barebow EDWARD SOUZA MA 223 4

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New England Outdoor Sectional June 16-17, 2012 Host Club: Nenameseck Sportsman’s Club, 150 Bacon Rd., Palmer, MA Directions: From Mass Pike to exit 8 Palmer. Left Rt. 32 N on Old Warren Rd. to road’s end. Left on Rt. 67 – 1.3 miles. Left on Ware Rd., 1.5 miles. Left to club on Bacon Rd. Send registration to: Kathy Ainsworth, PO Box 518, West Swanzey, NH 03469 • Phone 603-357-8475 Pre registration deadline: None; however, a reservation is suggested to ensure a desired line Schedule: Saturday – Start time 8am to noon Sunday – pick up cards 8am, assembly at 8:30am, shotgun start at 9am. Accommodations: Copper Lantern Motor Lodge | West Brookfield 508-867-6441 Wedge Motel | Palmer • 413-283-4501 Econo Lodge | Sturbridge • 508-347-2324 Campgrounds: High View Campground | West Brookfield • 508867-7800

Northwest Section Dan Kolb, Councilman bhfsdjk@hotmail.com

Northwest Outdoor Sectional June 16-17, 2012 Hosting Club: Camas Prairie Bowmen, located 2.8 miles South of Grangeville, Idaho Directions to Range: Turn off US 95 at Main St. exit; go east 1.1 mile thru town to Grangeville/Salmon Rd. (also called Snowhaven Ski Area Rd.); go south toward mountain 2.8 mi.; range is on right side of the road (do not turn left at drive-in theatre toward Elk 26 Archery Magazine

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City). Send registration to: Barney Mowery, 217 S. Park, Grangeville, Idaho 83530 • phone 208-983-0287 7 June 2012. Late registration will be at the range site on Friday evening 4-7 p.m. and on Sunday morning from 6-7 a.m.

Schedule: Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 28 Field. Saturday. 3:00 P.M. - 28 Animal. Sunday. 9:00 A.M. 28 Hunter. Area Motels: Super 8, 208-983-1002; Gateway Inn, 208-9832500; Elkhorn Lodge, 208-983-1500. Camping: Allowed on the range with several spots available. It’s all primitive with no hook-ups available.

SMFSLR/L C David Brandfass FL 174 170 169 513 2 Don Planthaber FL 145 138 134 417 1 AMFSL C Kevin Bryant KY 185 179 175 539 Oliver Austin FL 163 181 164 508

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SMFSL C Frank Mosser KY 156 167 148 471 MSMFSL C Robert Metzler FL 129 152 156 437 0

AMBHFS C Josh Larsen FL 189 179 188 556 8 2 Rene Mederos FL 178 173 182 533 3 Dan Beckham FL 175 168 174 517 3

Add’l. Info.: It’s a very pretty range with lots of timber and a creek running through the middle. All the target butts are made of the “block” layered foam material and stop arrows very well. You might bring some arrow lube as arrows sometimes are hard to pull from this material.

SMBHFS C Bob St Jean FL 181 177 179 537 2 Pete Murphy FL 158 153 161 472 Edgar Chattin FL 132 154 157 443

More Information: Harold Schuerman, Range Captain • 208-9832676 or Barney Mowrey • 208-983-0287

PMFS C Eric Helfritz FL 184 184 198 566 3

SOUTHEAST SECTION Tim Austin, Councilman flarchery@earthlink.net

Southeast 3D Sectional Results April 14-15, 2012 RD 1 RD 2 RD 3 TOTAL 12 CMFS C Hunter Shrieves FL 176 176 177 529 2 YFFSL C Chasity Bryant KY 48 70 63 181 3 YMFS C Christian Pennell SC 197 189 195 581 10 2 Colton Cromwell FL 189 163 171 523 6 3 Colin Brewer SC 125 139 174 438 2 Grant Brewer SC 140 108 119 367 3 YAFFS C Haylee Black SC 133 151 89 373 4 YAMFS C Jacob Marlow FL 226 212 220 658 34 2 Anthony Bristow NC 191 194 188 573 10 3 Kyle Brandon SC 147 161 147 455 5 AMTrad C Johnny Henegar FL 87 79 70 236 0 SMTrad C Bill Byrnes FL 72 74 87 233 0 AMBB C Glenn Baxter KY 175 189 170 534 10 MSMBB C Shannon North FL 155 143 129 427 0 AMBHFSL C Eddie Chattin FL 108 113 105 326 0 SMBHFSL C Hermit Gann FL 130 147 113 390 0 AFFSLR/L C Jennifer Samsel FL 111 87 57 255 1 AMFSLR/L C Steven Coleman SC 169 157 168 494 5

7500 • Email: Gainesville hotel@gmail.com www.gainesvillehotelconferencecenter.com Misc Information: This is a multi-site event: Florida May 26-27, Kentucky June 2-3 and North Carolina June 9-10. Results will be combined by SE Councilman following events and awards till be mailed from NFAA Headquarters. Additional Info: Contact Tim Austin 352-332-1969 or cell 352-2815697 or email flarchery@earthlink.net

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SFFS C Joyce Wyatt SC 170 170 174 514 5

AMFS C John Bowersox FL 216 202 216 634 2 Mike Marlow FL 208 216 204 628 3 Scott Pollock FL 200 214 212 626 Michael McKnight SC 202 204 202 608 Jamie Wilbanks SC 192 208 205 605 James Harden FL 194 194 205 593

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Flt 2 AMFS 1 Neal Amos SC 184 199 193 576 16 2 John Black SC 188 193 184 565 15 3 Kelly Rogers SC 176 194 193 563 8 Richard Brown SC 162 169 155 486 11 Eric Metzler FL 139 179 168 486 2 SMFS C Jake Pettitt FL 195 206 206 607 2 Mark Smith FL 201 208 194 603 3 Jackie Wyatt SC 190 189 194 573 Julius Wiggins FL 157 153 173 483 Louis Haverlock FL 85 102 141 328

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MSMFS C Kevin Bergenroth FL 204 188 212 604 2 Alex Toser FL 198 182 210 590 3 Ed Foerster FL 167 158 159 484 Ralph Galatz FL 156 156 164 476 Bob Jones FL 154 161 160 475 Ben Brown FL 134 170 152 456 Tim Austin FL 156 127 149 432

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Southeast Outdoor Sectional May 26-27, 2012 Host Club: Gator Bowmen, Inc, 10404 SW Williston Rd (FL 121) Gainesville, FL Directions: 3.4 miles West of I-75 (exit 382) on right side of FL 121 Send registration and check to: Florida Archery Assn., Tim Austin, 1710 SW 76th Terr, Gainesville FL 32607-3418 Pre registration deadline: Postmarked May 19 or emailed/phone by May 23 Late registration: On site – late fees apply. Schedule: Saturday, assembly 8am, shoot 8:30 – 28 Field, 14 Animal after lunch. Sunday, assembly 8am, shoot 8:30 – 28 Hunter Accommodations: Gainesville Hotel & Conference Center • 352-332-

SOUTHERN SECTION Lee Gregory, Councilman lee@dlprint.com

Southern Outdoor Sectional June 6-10, 2012 Host: Trosper Archery Club, Oklahoma City, Ok Contact: Lee Gregory 512-893-8296 or Steve Coleman 254723-4018 Directions: Range located @ 2201 SE Grand Blvd., 1/2 mile east of IH 35 Start time

9:00 am both days

Contact: Randy Callison 405-863-4823 Add’l. Info: Website www.trosperarchery.com

SOUTHWEST SECTION Bob Borges, Councilman archer_nm@yahoo.com

Southwest Outdoor Sectional May 19-20, 2012 Host Club: Las Vegas Archers Directions: I-15 to Hwy 160, 19 miles west, sign will be on the South side of the highway. Registration: All registrations will be at the range on Saturday morning. Schedule: Saturday, 7 to 8:15am registration, 9am-28 Field and 14 Animal Sunday, 8am-28 Hunter, awards to follow Accommodations: www.lasvegas.com Campgrounds: At the range on first come basis. Additional Info: Frank Roof, 702-468-1240 or email frankroof@aol. com.

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SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM

Dave Gordon Memorial Scholarship Program

National Field Archery Association

NFAA SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM Last Name:

First Name:

Address:

City:

Zip:

Phone:

Memorial Scholarship Program 800 Archery Lane • Yankton, SD 57078 • Phone 605/260-9279 • Fax 605/260-9280

State:

NFAA Memorial Scholarship Program Information

E-Mail: Male

Pro Division

National Field Archery Association

800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078 Phone 605-260-9279 Fax 605-260-9280

Female

Adult/ Senior/ Master Sr.

Young Adult/Youth/Cub

Family

a) All applicants must be at least a senior in high school or enrolled in an institution of higher education. b) All applicants must be current members of NFAA and have been a member of the NFAA for at least two (2) years.

Pre-Registration Fee

$85

$35

$25

$95

Late Registration

$100 $50 $110 $40 **************************************************************************************************************************** PROFESSIONAL ADULT/SENIOR GUEST DIVISION Adult

Senior

_____ Freestyle

_____ Freestyle Limited CUB/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT Cub (under 12) Youth(12-14) Young Adult (15-17 yrs.) _____ Barebow _____ Freestyle _____ Freestyle Limited _____ Freestyle Ltd Recurve/Longbow

Adult (over 18) Senior (over 55) _____ Barebow _____ Bowhunter _____ Bowhunter Freestyle _____ Bowhunter Freestyle Limited _____ Traditional _____ Freestyle Limited _____ Freestyle _____ Freestyle Ltd. Recurve/ Longbow MASTER SENIOR (over 65) _____ Barebow ______ Freestyle _____ Freestyle Limited

For members outside of Section No Awards for Guests CROSSBOW DIVISION Adult and senior combined, may not be offered in all sections.

How many scholarships will be given each year? The number of scholarships to be given each year will be determined by the Scholarship Committee, based on funds available and number of qualified nominees.

Will the scholarships be given to the person finishing high school with the best grade point average? Scholastic achievements are not the main requirement, but will be weighed in their proper balance during the selection process.

SHOOTING TIME First Choice Second Choice

How can you become eligible for the NFAA Scholarship?

How much will the scholarship amount per winner be? The minimum amount will be $100, but the actual amount will be based on the amount available in the scholarship fund at the time of selection.

May not be offered in all sections

Additional forms and detailed information for shooting styles may be found at www.fieldarchery.com Field Archery/styles and rules

Please use one entry form for each archer Make checks payable to your tournament host

How can you apply for the NFAA Scholarship? If you meet the qualifications, above, write or call NFAA Headquarters for an application. The completed application must be mailed to National Field Archery Association, 800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078. All applications are due (postmarked) by December 31 to be considered for the following year.

If I am selected to receive the NFAA Scholarship, when and how will I receive it? A confirmation letter to the winner(s) of the NFAA Scholarship will be mailed in April. During August of said year, the NFAA will forward the award in the form of a check to the cashier of the institute of higher education of the recipient’s choice for deposit to the student’s financial account to be used as the student sees fit. If the student decides not to attend an institution of higher learning, the amount will be returned to the NFAA Scholarship Fund.

For more news, scores and the latest archery trends, visit us online anytime! www.fieldarchery.com

REMINDER Applications for the NFAA Scholarship must be mailed (postmarked) to NFAA Headquarters no later than December 31. Please include a picture.

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National Archery Association DaveField Gordon Memorial Memorial Scholarship Application Scholarship Application

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Archers!

Outdoor National

Please type or print and submit application to: NFAA Headquarters, 800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078 NAME __________________________________________ AGE ____________________________________

July 25-29, 2012

Male

Female

Social Security Number ______ - ______ - ______

Current grade ___________________ Year of graduation ____________________________________

Grade or quality point average _____________ ACT score ____________

Mechanicsburg Sportsmen’s Association, home to the Mechanicsburg Archers, is proud to once again host the Outdoor National Field Championships!

5. Class position (numerical position out of total number in grade or class) ______________________________ 6. College/University expected to attend _________________________________________________________ 7. Has student been accepted to college/university yet?

Yes

8. Year and month studies expected to start _______________________________________________________ 9. Major intended to pursue ___________________________________________________________________ 10. Member of NFAA?

Yes

Date joined: ____________________________

11. Extra-curricular activities (clubs and organizations you belong to; use reverse side if necessary)

Where are We? Mechanicsburg Sportsmen’s Association’s physical address is 493 Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Our website is www. msa-pa.org Our 153 acre club is easy to get to, located only 5 minutes from exit 57 of I81. From the exit, take Rt. 114 West to the light. Turn right on Rt. 944, go approximately 1/3 mile and turn left onto Miller’s Gap Road. Go approximately 1 mile and turn right at the “Y” onto Sample Bridge Road. Club is located on the right.

About Our Courses Our archery facilities include five (5) 28 target NFAA approved field courses. Most of our shooting lanes are wide enough to accommodate four archers at one time. There are no steep hills to climb; they are like walking on a golf course (grass and all). The target butts on our permanent courses are made from Celotex. This sometimes leaves a slight residue on arrow shafts. Using an arrow lubricant will help prevent sticking and a pot scrubber will help remove any residue.

12. Hobbies/interests Where to Stay Many major hotel/motel chains are located within 10 miles of the club.

13. Archery activities (hunting, tournaments, awards, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________________

The Park Inn, Harrisburg West will serve as the host hotel, offering a room rate of $99 per night, single or double. The phone is 717-697-0321 or 800-772-7829. You must identify yourself as a member of NFAA Archery. The hotel is located 10 minutes from the club grounds. They are home to the West Shore Hardware Bar (night club), Legends Sports Bar and Restaurant, and the Carlisle Pike Saloon. Other hotels/motels in the area are:

NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________ CITY ___________________________________ STATE ______________________ ZIP __________________

Comfort Inn West | 3.9 miles to range • 866-925-8709 Ramada Limited | 2.7 miles to range • 866-538-6315 Holiday Inn Express | 3.4 miles to range • 866-538-0192

For those interested in camping there are several privately owned campgrounds within 20 miles: Harrisburg East Campground | 15 miles • 717-939-4331 Harrisburg Postal Pitt Grounds | 12 miles • 717-599-7710 Or you may choose one of the local state parks. Please see www.DCNR.state.pa.us

High school or higher educational institution currently attending, name and address ________________________ Please attach or include any information you would like the Scholarship Committee to consider. Please include a picture. Application must be postmarked by December 31 to be considered for the following year.

For more information on Mechanicsburg Archers, see www.msa-pa.org

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First Dakota Archery Classic

67th NFAA National Outdoor Field Championships July 25-‐29, 2012 Mechanicsburg, PA

Last Name: First Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Registration Fees: Late registration fee of $25 applies after 7/18/12

Pro Division (pro membership required) Adult/Senior/Master Senior Young Adult/Youth/Cub Family: Family with one professional member

$225 $ 85 $ 70 $250 $325

Late Fee: $250 Late Fee: $110 Late Fee: $ 95 Late Fee: $275 Late Fee: $350

Gender: Female Shooting Division & Style

Male

(Family is defined as 2 adults and children under 18)

Please circle your choices

Professional Division: Select age category: Select a shooting style

Adult/Senior Divisions

Freestyle Freestyle Limited Freestyle Limited Recurve Longbow Crossbow (adult and senior combined)

Barebow Bowhunter Bowhunter Freestyle Bowhunter Freestyle Limited Traditional

Freestyle Limited

Note: Master Senior age archers may choose to compete in Senior or Adult divisions

Freestyle

Young Adult/Youth/Cub Division Select an age category Young Adult (15-‐17) Barebow Freestyle Payment type: Cash

Credit Cardholder Name:

Card Number:

Expiration Date:

Barebow

Youth (12-‐14) Cub (under 12) Freestyle Limited Freestyle Limited Recurve/Longbow

Check

Credit Card

Card Security Code:

This is the 3 digit code on the back of your Visa, Discover or Master Card or the 4 digit code on the front of American Express.

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You may enter either a Championship Division or a Flight Division. You will remain in the same division both days. The number of places offered in each Championship Division will be determined by the number of entries in that division. The tournament guarantees 70% payback for each division based on attendance. This will guarantee that prize money is paid out fairly based on registration by division.

Within walking distance of range 1607 East Hwy 50, Yankton, SD 57078, 605-665-2906 WAF Archery Classic Tournament Rates: Single/King $89.99 – Two Queens $99.00 - Poolside 2nd floor $109.00 Other Participating Hotels: Days Inn 2410 Broadway, Yankton 605-665-8717 Holiday Inn Express 2607 Broadway, Yankton 605-665-3177

Yankton! Senior (55 and over) Freestyle Limited Recurve

Master Senior Divisions (65 and over)

The NFAA Classic 600 Round will be shot each day. Each Round on Saturday and Sunday will consist of 12 ends of 5 arrows shot at 3 distances. 4 minute time allowed for each end. The target will be the 92 cm. single spot target face with gold – red – blue, etc. (10 through 1) scoring areas. The X ring will be used for tie breaks in the flight Divisions and for 4th place or below in the Championship divisions. Cub distances will be 10-20-30 yards, Youth distances will be 30-40-50 yards and Young Adult/Adult/Senior distances will be 40-50-60 yards.

Yankton Host Hotel: Best Western Kelly Inn

Adult (over 18) Freestyle

Note: Senior age archers may choose to compete in Adult divisions

NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex 800 Archery Lane, Yankton, South Dakota July 7-8, 2012

Convention & Visitors Bureau

1-800-888-1460 * (605) 665-3636 Website: www.yanktonsd.com

First Dakota Archery Classic

Friday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

July 6, 2012 Check In, Late Registration & Practice

Sunday 9:00 am 2:00 pm

July 8, 2012

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday 9:00 am 2:00 pm

July 7, 2012 st Unmarked 3D National 1 Rd. st First Dakota Classic 1 Rd.

3-Star Tour Car Shoot Off Immediately following last shooting line. First Dakota Classic Final round Unmarked 3D Championship Final round

First Dakota Archery Classic - REGISTRATION FORM Last Name _________________ First Name _________________ Address:_________________ Male Female City ________________ State ______Zip ______ Social Security # ___________Phone CHAMPIONSHIP $200

FLIGHTS $100

JUNIOR $60

Late Registration (on site) add $25

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHTS DIVISIONS _____ Freestyle _____ Freestyle _____ Freestyle Limited Recurve _____ Freestyle Limited Recurve _____ Bowhunter Freestyle _____ Bowhunter Freestyle _____ Freestyle Limited Compound _____ Freestyle Limited Compound _____ Senior Freestyle _____ Crossbow _____ Barebow Collegiate Division Entry Fee $60 Name of College ____________________________ JUNIOR DIVISIONS Select one age group and one equipment division’ Men/Women Recurve/Compound Please be prepared to provide proof of college enrollment. _____ Cub (under 12 yrs.) _____ Freestyle _____ Youth (12-14 yrs ) _____ Freestyle Limited Recurve _____ Young Adult (15-17 yrs) _____ Freestyle Limited Compound Please use one entry form for each archer

Make checks payable to: "World Archery Festival" mail to: World Archery Festival, 800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078-4174. Phone or fax with credit card (605)260-9279 fax (605) 260-9280. Register on line at www.fieldarchery.com Visa MasterCard Discover Amex Credit Card # _____________________________________ Exp Date _____________ Signature ___________________________ Phone ____________________ Amount $__________ Card Security Code # _____________

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Easton Foundations National Field Archery Association Foundation

EASTON FOUNDATIONS NATIONAL FIELD ARCHERY ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION JOINT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1. Deadline for 2012 scholarship applications to be received at the NFAAF Office in Yankton is December 31, 2012. The winners will be announced at the World Archery Festival Vegas Shoot, February 2013. 2. The NFAA Scholarship Committee will review and rank the applications, place each applicant into the appropriate category and present their suggestions to the Joint Scholarship Approval Committee for their approval. The Joint Scholarship Approval Committee, consisting of two Directors of the National Field Archery Association Foundation and two Directors of the Easton Foundations, will make a joint decision on winners and the final amounts for each scholarship. 3. The NFAA National Office will notify all applicants if their application was denied or approved, and the amount of the scholarship. If approved, it will also describe the procedure for the scholarship payment. 4. For all scholarships greater than $500, the recipient will receive an Archery Activity Report form that must be completed and sent to the NFAA National Office twice a year, showing their archery activities during the year. Applicant Requirements The maximum amount of all scholarships for the first three years will be $50,000 per year. The goal is to provide 50% of the scholarships to recurve archers and 50% to compound archers. A secondary goal will be to split the scholarships equally between men & women. • Applicants must be a member of the NFAA or the NAA/USA Archery. • Applicants that are not graduating from high school in the current year (JOAD, NASP, junior high, or high school freshman/sophomore archers) may apply. n For this group, any approved scholarships will be held by the Foundation until the student notifies the Foundation they are graduating from high school, and the name of the qualified school they plan to attend. • High school applicants must be applying to be full time students at a two or four year college/university or a technical training college (these are considered qualified schools). n Applicant must maintain a 2.0 GPA minimum on a 4.0 scale in the current year. • College applicants must be full time students at either a two or four year college or university. 34 Archery Magazine

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n Applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA minimum on a 4.0 scale in the current year. Scholarship recipients must compete in archery during the entire academic year. Olympic, PanAm, or World Team members that have graduated from college may apply for training grants.

Scholarship Levels 1. JOAD, NASP, Junior High, High School, Junior College or Trade College Students: Eligible for $500 scholarships. 2. College Freshmen, Sophomore, or Juniors: Scholarship amounts will vary between $500-2,500 based on the archer’s accomplishments, future competition plans, and the following: a. Applicant is attending college, participates in the college archery club program, and is shooting competitively. b. Applicant is attending a college that does not have an archery club program, but the student is shooting competitively on their own. i. If the student starts a new archery club program at their school, this will be a major factor to receive a scholarship the next year. ii. Students that are more successful starting archery clubs will be considered for greater scholarship amounts. 3. If the Applicant has made the current Olympic, PanAm, or Other International Team through the USA Archery selection process: Scholarship amounts will vary between $2,500-5,000 based on the archer’s accomplishments and future competition plans. a. The Joint Scholarship Approval Committee may approve a ‘training grant’ for Olympic, PanAm, or World Team members that have graduated from college, and allow them to use the grant to pay for training, and competition travel expenses without needing to be spent on the archer’s education. (Though this situation is expected to be rare, it will allow top US archers to apply for financial support.) 4. The Joint Scholarship Approval Committee has the discretion to create a larger scholarship for an extraordinary applicant (up to $20,000) depending on specontinued on page 39

Scholarship Application Please type or print and submit application to: NFAA Headquarters, 800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078 (Completed applications must be received by the NFAA Office no later than December 31, 2012.) Last Name __________________ First Name _________________ MI __ Birth Date ____________________ 1. Male _______ Female _______ (optional response) 2. Address: ________________________________ City ____________________ State ___ Zip _______ 3. Phone: ____________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________ 4. Social Security Number: ______-_____-_______ Age or Date of Birth: _______________________ 5. Are you a current member of the NFAA ____________or USA Archery/ NAA __________ . a. When did you first join NFAA _______________ USA Archery/NAA ____________ b. Other archery organization membership___________________________________ b. Other archery organization membership _________________________________ . 6. Do you compete with a compound ___________ or recurve ___________ bow. Applicants that are not currently enrolled in a college or university, complete Section 7-8. College/university students please complete Section 9. All applicants are to complete Sections 10-16 and sign the application. APPLICANTS THAT ARE NOT IN COLLEGE, PLEASE COMPLETE SECTIONS 7 & 8, AND SECTIONS 10-16. 7. Name of the school you are currently enrolled in: ____________________________ a. ( Is this a High School _____ Middle School _____ Primary School _____) b. Date of planned high school graduation: ___________________ c. If you have already graduated, date of graduation: ________________ i. Class rank at graduation (numerical position/total in class):____/____ (Please attach a school letter or copy of graduation ranking to confirm.) ii. High school GPA: _____________ (Please attach a copy of transcript showing GPA.) 8. If you are in high school, what college do you expect to attend?_______________________ College City and State: __________________________________________________________ a. Have you been accepted to this institution? _________ b. List the year and month studies are expected to start ________________ c. Major you intend to pursue _______________________________ d. Does this college have an archery club? _______________ i. If not, are you interested in starting a college archery club? __________ APPLICANTS THAT ARE IN COLLEGE, PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION 9 AND SECTIONS 10-16. 9. Name of college/university you attend: _______________________ City ____________ State _____ i. College hours completed: ______ Quarter or Semester Hours? ______ ii. Cumulative College GPA (4.0 scale) __________ (Please attach a copy of transcript showing GPA.)

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iii. Does this college have an archery club? ___________ iv. Do you participate and compete with the school archery club? ________ 10. Tell us about your archery experience. a. What was your USAT ranking at the end of the prior year __________. i. What is your current USAT ranking _________ As of what date ________ . b. Have you been a resident athlete at the Olympic Training Center ________ . i. Have you trained at the OTC? ______ When _______________ c. Have you been a member of the US Olympic, PanAm or other International Team? What year (or years)? __________________________________________________ d. Were you a JOAD Olympian or Junior World Team Member? What year(s) _____ i. Did you compete at the JOAD National Championships? What year(s) ______ e. Did you participate at the USIAC in the prior year? ______What was your score and what place did you finish? i. Year______ (Score) _______ (Place)_____ ii. Year______ (Score) _______ (Place) _____ iii. Year ______ (Score) _______ (Place) _____ f. Did you participate in the NAA or NFAA Sectional Tournaments in the prior year? i. Sectional ______________ Score ________ Place _______ NAA _____ NFAA _____ ii. Sectional_______________ Score ________ Place _______ NAA _____ NFAA _____ iii. Sectional _______________ Score _______ Place _______ NAA _____ NFAA _____ g. Did you participate in the NFAA Indoor, Outdoor, or 3-D Nationals in the prior year? i. Indoor _________ Division __________________ Score ______ Place _____ ii. Outdoor _______ Division __________________ Score _______ Place _____ iii. 3-D _________ Division __________________ Score _______ Place _____ h. Did you participate in the World Archery Festival 3-Star Tour in the prior year? i. Vegas Shoot Division __________________ Score _______ Place _____ ii. Indoor National Division __________________ Score _______ Place _____ iii. Stanislawski Open Division __________________ Score _______ Place_____ 11. Have you applied for any other archery scholarships? _______ a. Describe the archery scholarship that you have applied for, indicate the amount requested, and the amount of any scholarship that has been approved. _____________________________________________________________________ 12. Have you previously received a scholarship from Easton Foundations or the NFAAF? a. Date __________ Amount _________ b. Date __________ Amount _________ 13. Extra curricular activities (non-archery clubs and organizations you belong to, use reverse side if necessary). ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. What are your hobbies & interests besides archery. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. What are you goals in archery. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Other comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ p I confirm that all information submitted on this Scholarship Application Form is correct to the best of my knowledge. Applicant Signature:______________________________________________ Date: __________________ (All applicants must sign the application) Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________ Date:__________________ (Parent or guardian must sign for all applicants under the age of 18.) Incomplete applications will not be considered. 36 Archery Magazine

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NFAA® Council & Board of Directors NFAA® Council

NFAA® Board of Directors

Officers President—Bruce Cull 2305 E. Hwy. 50 Yankton, SD 57078 605/665-8340 archery@iw.net

Great Lakes Judy McCutcheon Director - IL 23358 Virden Rd. Virden, IL 62690 217/652-5836 jlynnmac@royell.org

Vice President—Brian Sheffler 7006 Beargrass Ct. Indianapolis, IN 46241 317/244-7585 lbsheff@comcast.net NFAA® Office 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 605/260-9279 605/260-9280 fax NFAArchery@aol.com Great Lakes Robert McCutcheon 23358 Virden Rd. Virden, IL 62690 217/827-2831 prairie1@royell.net Mid-Atlantic Dave Hryn PO Box 341 West Seneca, NY 14224-0341 716/481-4699 midatlcouncilman@hotmail.com Midwest Ray Jones 704 West South Winterset, IA 50273 515/462-6788 IowaArchery@hotmail.com New England Kenneth Moore 730 Newman Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508/761-5415 kmoore151@verizon.net Northwest Dan Kolb 3571 Teton St., Casper, WY 82609 307/262-7598 bhfsdjk@hotmail.com Southeast Tim Austin 1710 SW 76th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32607 352/332-1969 Flarchery@bellsouth.net Southern Lee Gregory 112 Ridge Oak Drive Georgetown, TX 78628-7613 512/863-8296 lee@dlprint.com Southwest Bob Borges 5332 River Ridge Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 505/890-4665 archer_nm@yahoo.com

Archery Magazine Editorial Board Bruce Cull Brian Sheffler John Pawlowski Natalie Vollmer

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Mike Thomas Director - OR 4122 Jana Dr. Klamath Falls, OR 97603 541/891-2264 foothillsdental@hotmail.com

Kathy Potter Director - MO PO Box 108 Huntsville, MO 65259 660/651-3175 potter.mbh@cvalley.net

Matt Anderson Director - WA 4099 Jones Rd Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360/929-4330 mpa4matt@aol.com

Ed Christman Director - NE 3818 34th St. Columbus, NE 69601 402/563-3504 eChristman@neb.rr.com

Andy Turnquist Director - WY 2060 Wolf Rd. Gillette, WY 82718 307/257-7509 andyturn@bresnan.net

Marc Tebelius Director - ND 5292 8th Ave. North Grand Forks, ND 58203 701/792-3582 (home) 218/230-3258 (cell) tebelius@gra.midco.net

Southeast Mike Albertson Director - AL 3385 Coe Rd. Slocomb AL 36375-4010 334/324-9322 JMAlbertson@aol.com

Reginald “Shorty” Faber Director - SD P.O. Box 66 Carthage, SD 57349 605/772-4468 shortyfaber@gmail.com

Oliver Austin Director - FL 1620 Yearling Trail Tallahassee, FL 32317 850/309-1918 oaustin@admin.fsu.edu

New England Gary Marrier Director - VT 1525 Gibou Rd. Montgomery Ctr., VT 05471 802/326-4797 bowdoctor@pivot.net

Tom Boots Director - GA 6530 Robert Dr. Harlem, GA 30814-5360 706/556-3240 boots_thomas@yahoo.com

Jim Lamoin Director - CT 138 Albrecht Rd. Torrington, CT 06790 860/489-9452 CTArchery@snet.net Pam Gallant Director - ME 26 Windsor Place Poland, ME 04230 207/988-2793 psgallant@fairpoint.net Paul Lewkowicz Director - MA 3 Davis Road Southborough, MA 01772 luke84@charter.net Michael Wright Director - NH PO box 237 Marlboro, NH 03455 603/876-4249 barebownh@aol.com

Glen Baxter Director - KY 9301 Whitley Rd. Louisville, KY 40272 502-262-6738 gbaxter@heiltrailer.com Chris Wilson Director - NC 114 Water Filter Plant Rd. Morganton, NC 28655 828/403-1795 rockinarcher@charter.net S. Dale Smith Director - SC 149 Low Road Six Mile, SC 29682 864/868-9422 sdalesmith@yahoo.com Clinton Berry Director - TN 1802 Porter Road Nashville, TN 37206 615/943-1919 Caberry3@att.net

Bruce Mulneix Director - RI 6101 Post Rd. Trlr 73, N. Kingstown, RI 02852 401/269-9181

Southern Garry Randall Director - MS 5301 Baron Rd. Summit, MS 39666 601/249-2988

Northwest Hubert Sims Director - ID PO Box 1713 Orofino, ID 83544 208/476-5377 hmsarchery@email.com

Dick Andrews Director - AR 11 Tuxford Circle Bellavista, AR 72714 479/855-6066 andr-ds@cox.net

Joel McNeese Director - MT 4205 Lewis Ave. Great Falls, MT 59405 406/727-2997 jrmcneese@bresnan.net Dwight Coppock Director - AK 7362 W. Parks Hwy. PMB 303 Wasilla, AK 99654 907/357-4063

Scott Bradford Director - LA 40340 Old Hickory Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737-6756 225/622-0838 NFAALADirector@aol.com David Blockcolski Director - OK 202 S. Orphan St. Pryor, OK 74361 918/825-3149 Steve Coleman Director - TX 909 LCR 120 Mount Calm, TX 76673 254/993-2900 j13scoleman@yahoo.com

Southwest Frank Pearson Director - AZ P.O. Box 308. St. David, AZ 85630 520/647-7847 frank@frankpearson.com Tom Daley Director - CA 12916 Austin Forest Circle Auburn, CA 95602 650/722-2713 nfaadir@cbhsaa@org Sheri Stine-Trujillo Director - CO 7723 Raritan Street Denver, CO 80221 303/427-4430 sherist1000@msn.com George Kong, Jr. Director - HI 1255 14th Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816-3838 808/734-5402 Carl Jamison Director - NM 6763 Forest Hills Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505/857-0815 carl_jamison@msn.com

Committee Chairmen Pro Chairperson Chuck Cooley 404 10th St. Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607/343-8990 chuckcooley@gmail.com Certified Instructor Committee M.J. Rogers 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 605/260-9279 rogers_mj@msn.com Bowhunting Chairman Tom Vollmer 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078-4174 605-260-9279 nfaasec@knology.net

The NFAA® has 50 chartered state associations and over 1,000

John Thayer Director - NV 7215 W. Tara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89117 702/222-9878 mdthayer@cox.net

affiliated clubs in

Judd Wathen Director - UT 675 N. 460 E Ephraim, UT 84627 435/283-3129 Wathen_1@msn.com

sport of archery

Professional Representatives

activity in which

Great Lakes Jeff Button 2889 Busston Rd. Cottage Grove, WI 53527 608/839-5137

the entire family

New England Chris Deston 74 Springbrook Dr. Glastonbury, CT 06033 860/8171177 Midwest vacant Midatlantic Tom Coblentz 1 Ash Drive Knoxville, MD 21758 301/834-7154 Southern vacant Southeast Diane Watson 11815 Lakewood Drive Hudson, FL 34669 727/856-6841 DianeN2Archery@aol.com Southwest Jonathan Pemberton 1652 N. 2100 W. Provo, UT 85604 801/323-3704

the United States and abroad. The

is a healthy and exciting sport providing an

can participate.

Write us on how to obtain information about various programs offered by NFAA®. National Championship Tournaments, Sectional/State Tournaments, Indoor/Outdoor Leagues, Junior Bowhunter Programs, which include the Art Young Small / Big Game Awards, and the Bowfisher Program.

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Mechanicsburg Archers. I, like most archers, simply like being there. After the day’s shooting, participants don’t seem to be in much of a hurry to leave except on final awards day. The atmosphere at Mechanicsburg is archery, serious archery. The identical flyer that can be found at either one of the above web sites is very detailed. Check it out. Major airlines use the Harrisburg International

Airport and the Baltimore/Washington Airport is an easy drive on Interstate 43. If you are driving, find 1-81 in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area drive to exit 57 to West Rt. 114. Go 1 mile to right on Rt. 944. Go .3 miles to left on Miller’s Gap Road. Go .9 miles to a “Y” in the road, then turn right on Sample Bridge Road to the club’s entrance. n

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cial circumstances and the Applicant’s accomplishments. RANKING SELECTION CRITERIA The following criteria will be used by the NFAA Scholarship Committee to assign the applications to the appropriate scholarship level and to rank the applicants. 1. The applicant’s prior year end USAT Ranking, and their current year ranking at the time the application was submitted. a. Senior Mens’ & Senior Womens’ Recurve or Compound b. Junior Boys’ & Junior Girls’ Recurve or Compound 2. Is (was) the applicant a Resident Athlete at the Olympic Training Center. 3. Is (was) applicant a member of the US Olympic, Pan Am or other International Team? 4. Is (was) the applicant a JOAD Olympian or Junior World Team member? a. Did applicant compete at the JOAD National

Championships? 5. Did the applicant participate at the USIAC in the prior year? 6. Did the applicant participate in the NAA or NFAA Sectional Tournaments in the prior year? 7. Did the applicant participate in the NFAA Indoor, Outdoor, or 3-D Nationals in the prior year? 8. Did the applicant participate in the World Archery Festival’s 3-Star Tour in the prior year? 9. Did the applicant participate in the NASP National Championship? 10. The applicant’s GPA, college entrance scores, and community support activities, are important Ranking Selection Criteria, and will be considered after evaluating the applicant’s archery experience and capability to improve/enhance future US Archery Teams. The Joint Scholarship Approval Committee will make the final determination of which students will receive scholarships and the amount of each scholarship. n

pre-tournament preparation | larry wise continued from pg. 22 any level. Write your goals on paper! Keep them in your daily log book so you can review them after each tournament and use them to help set future goals. Plan and prepare for each tournament and you’ll take a big step toward reaching your goals. PLAN YOUR WORK then WORK YOUR PLAN! PART TWO Part 2 of this article will appear in a future issue of Archery Magazine. That article will present some ideas about practicing at the tournament site, during tournament shooting and post-tournament evaluation and how that effects your future mesocycle planning. Keep well. Shoot straight. n See my books and DVDs on my web site store at larrywise.com. scores, tournament info and more at www.nfaa-archery.org 39

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