COVID-19 update and club closure

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As announced by the state government, regional Victoria will re-enter Stage 3 restrictions midnight Wednesday 5/8/2020. This means our last shoot before entering these restrictions will be Tuesday 4th August 2020. Remember you MUST wear a face covering if you are attending today.

Unfortunately we will have to cease indoor and outdoor club activity once restrictions are enforced, meaning there will be no Saturday, Friday or Tuesday shoots until restrictions are once again lifted. This includes Come and try sessions, indoor league, QDE’s (Qualifying Distance Events) and Club Championship Rounds.

We hope to be back on the archery range on Tuesday 24/09/2020.

Stay safe and mask up! 😷 the sooner we’re through this, the sooner we’re back to the sport we all love! 🎯

Our First Field Shoot

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The first ever field shoot on the John Goodwin Range was conducted last Saturday 1-08-2020. The event was won by Jess Reid, with Alex Nesic in 2nd place and Gerry Mahony, who was shooting for the first time in months and was trying out his new hip, in 3rd place.
Well done and thank you to all who shot today, and a big thank you to all those who helped in the construction of the field course, especially my amazing wife Jess Reid, Charles and Michelle Dillon, Alex Nesic, Chris “Slick” Densley and Gerry Mahony. Thank you also to Bunnings Warehouse for donating all the timber used on the field course and to Tom King Signs for a great deal on all the target markers.

Covid Update 2/8/2020

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COVID-19 update and club safety.

With yesterday’s announcement of mandatory face masks/face coverings from midnight Sunday for ALL Victoria we have received the below updated safety advice from Archery Victoria.

🎯 Athletes engaged in archery for exercise and active recreation purposes MUST wear a face covering at all times when at the club.

🎯 The only exception to this rule is when you are standing on the shooting line and actively engaged in using your bow, where a face covering may interfere with the travel of the bowstring and cause a hazard.

🎯 At all other times, including when moving to and from the target, your face covering must be in place.

🎯 Athletes must at all times be a minimum of 1.5m away from all others. If greater distances can be maintained then this is preferred.

We want all our members to continue to enjoy the competition, active recreation and positive mental wellbeing that archery provides, particularly during these challenging times. To ensure this and to respect the safety and wellbeing of your fellow members, you MUST wear a face covering if you are entering the club from Monday onwards.

Club Championship July 2020

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Scores from the Club Championship round, shot at the club on Saturday. This round goes toward the club champion for each division and the overall shooter of the year.

Male Compound 
Dave Reid – 396/450 – 10 Points
Daniel Baker – 395/450 – 8 Points
Alex Nesic – 156/300 – 6 Points

Female Compound 
Jessica Reid – 325/450 – 10 Points

Male Recurve 
Travis Thornton – 246/450 – 10 Points
Jason Thornton – 241/600 – 8 Points
Mick Austin – 188/450 – 6 points

Female Recurve 
Chelsea Theobald-Daly 145/450 – 10 Points

Junior Compound
Kai Van Kempen – NFI – 10 points

Junior Recurve 
Riley Austin – 200/450 10 Points

The next round of the club championship is Saturday 22th August at 1pm.

Winter League 2020 Round 3 & 4

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Hello Everyone.

On the 10/07 we saw the shooting of rounds 3 and 4 of our Winter Indoor League. Ten archers competed on the night, with Riley Austin shooting a personal best score on the night.

Round 1

With a small speech from our wonderful Club Captain we began round 3. Through out the whole round we had the usual sledging between Dave and Elliot and Lex.

After a quick 15 minute break

Round 2

Just as we were about to start Lex broke his release aid. Halfway through the round Lex decided to all of a sudden play with his sights. Much to the humor of Dave and Elliot.

Overall Scores

Archer Round 3 Round 4
Peter 152 159
Elliot 289 287
Lex 268 236
Jess 188 193
Dave 273 271
Chris 127 147
Paul 257 263
Mick 187 188
Riley 127 125
Denise 168 158

After league we had match play for some fun.

As you can see Dave finally beat Elliot at something. Good job Dave.

All in all it was a good night, and fun was had by all.