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Towcester Archers First Club Session

ncas Acheivements, Dean Edwards, General News, Towcester Archers
Towcester Archers First Club Session

“After a lot of hard work and patience, we finally had our very first shooting session together as a club, on the morning of Sunday 2nd August 2020.

Literally just three weeks ago, we were very close to knocking the idea of a 2020 start on the head. Very little seemed to be going our way, with only a few months left of the outdoor season, and very little possibility of finding a suitable indoor venue during current restrictions, it was starting to seem pointless. A sensible pause and wait, until the ground works are finally complete next year, allowing us start the club properly at our permanent Towcestrians range.

Thankfully, an opportunity to use Dadford Road Campsite came along for us at just the right time. Despite the added complication of the spectatorless Grand Prix being held at Silverstone on the same first two weekends, and possible access restrictions, our first session took place.

The afternoon before was spent putting the target stands together, measuring out and marking the field with the distances and shooting lanes, in order to comply with current Archery GB guidance for shoot under social distancing.

A big thank you to all involved in getting us here, to the clubs who have donated their time and spare equipment, and to our new members for making this possible.”

Dean Edwards
Chair – Towcester Archers

A Thank You from Long Buckby AC

ncas General News, Long Buckby AC, Thank You
A Thank You from Long Buckby AC

Hi All

Just a big thank you to all the local clubs who have offered to help us Long Buckby Archery Club with the loan of equipment after our arson attack. We are still awaiting a final decision from the insurers on the final settlement fee. We may still be taking some of your offers up on help, so we will let

They have 1 young adult, and he’s is going to court this week so we will see what comes from this.

On a serious note I would suggest that all clubs actual take stock of what they have in there various store rooms containers club houses, have a list and get a value together and make sure your insurance covers you. It’s surprising how quick the value ramps up!! And if you have more than 1 container value the contents per container and again check your insurance.

Really this is a big thank you to all the clubs that have been great offering help supportive comments it has been over whelming the support from you all. What a great county support has been fantastic thank you all. After 30 years of being a member of the county its times like this that reminds me why were one of the best.

Thank you

LBAC Committee

Archery GB release guidelines for returning to archery – Phase 1

ncas Archery GB, General News
Archery GB release guidelines for returning to archery – Phase 1

Archery GB have released an update including guidelines for clubs, archers and coaches, on Phase 1 of returning to archery, Here.

“Following the announcement from the Prime Minister on Sunday 10 May, Archery GB has prepared guidelines for clubs, coaches and members on returning to archery safely in England, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. There is no change to the current position in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and archery activity remains on hold. We will continue to work with Home Nations as the guidance changes in those territories.

The safety of the archery community remains our top priority, the effects of coronavirus will be felt across the archery community for a considerable time to come. As we return to archery we need to do so responsibly, and we all need to continue to play our part in controlling the virus and saving lives.

The guidelines relate to the first phase of returning to archery (restricted shooting). They have been produced in line with the government guidance on public spaces, outdoor activity and exercise published on 11 May 2020, which can be read on the Gov.uk website.

Archery is a sport where close contact with others can be avoided. Archery GB has developed a set of practical guidelines for clubs to follow so that restricted shooting can take place where the local environment allows. The choice to return to archery at this time is one that needs to be made locally by clubs, after considering their own circumstances. There are many clubs who are keen to return to archery as soon as possible, but we appreciate there will be those that have genuine concerns, or their local environment will make shooting safely impossible at this stage. It is the responsibility of each club to make their own assessment based on their local environment and circumstances.

We therefore ask you to read and consider the guidelines carefully, before making a decision whether to return to archery during this current phase. Please do not feel pressured to open your club, attend your club, or coach until you are confident you can do so as safely, by following both the Archery GB guidelines and the current government advice.

We have issued this advice to all Archery GB clubs, members and coaches regardless of which territory people reside, so everyone has access to the information at the same time. We will continue to work with our Home Nations to support them in their preparations for returning to archery when they allowed to do so.”

A Message from Junior Rep

ncas General News, Jack Sharpe, Junior News, Junior Representative

Hi, I just wanted to say hello and I hope you are all staying safe.

It’s a strange time for us all being at home from school and trying to keep up with school work, fitness and shooting.

In our house we are very lucky to have a boss at home to help us keep up technique practise and arrow count.

We also have access to our coaches via online coaching.

If you can’t shoot at home but want to try and keep in shape ready for when this is all over – clingy bands, bow drills and general strength and conditioning will all help.

There are lots of resources available on the internet or you could contact your club coaches with the help of your responsible adults.

For those of you who should be sitting exams and now won’t be able to put your hard work to use, or year 6 students who may miss out on those leavers experiences that mark you goodbyes to friends and teachers as you move on.
You are still awesome and the strange situation we find ourselves in doesn’t change any of that.

If you want to get in touch with me for anything please ask your adults to message via my mum at:treasurer@woac.co.uk

Please do remember your internet safety as many of us are using technology more at the moment than we might do normally.

Hope to see you all back out on a range soon.

Take care and stay safe.

Jack Sharpe
NCAS Junior Rep