Junior National Outdoor Championships 2023

Junior National Outdoor Championships 2023

Several juniors from clubs across the county, competed in this years Junior National Outdoor Championships at Lilleshall on 1st & 2nd July 2023.

Denitsa Dimitrova of Northampton AC
Maisie Hailes, Finley Ellis, Rose Sharpe, Christiyan Dimitrov & Nyah West-Ley of Wellingborough OAC
Sheryl Lai, Emilia Erhan, Bertie Fulton, Georgie Hay, Bella North & Ching Li Lau of Corby Archers
Daisy Simpson of Banbury Cross A.

Many new county records were achieved and plenty of medals brought home.

Denitsa Dimitrova of NAC finished in 1st place on day 1 in the Metric 3 Womens Barebow Under 16, and then 2nd on day 2 in the Hereford Womens Barebow Under 21.

Christiyan Dimitrov of WOAC finished in 2nd place on day 1 in the Metric 5 Mens Barebow Under 12, and in 3rd place on day 2 in the Bristol 5 Men Barebow Under 12.

Finley Ellis of WOAC finished in 1st place on both days in the Metric 4 & Bristol 4 Mens Longbow Under 14.

As did Sheryl Lai of Corby A , finishing in 1st place on both days in the Metric 5 & Bristol 5 Womens Compound Under 12.

Emilia Erhan of Corby A, came in 1st place on Day 2 in the Bristol 4 Womens Barebow Under 14.

Ching Li Lai also of Corby A, finished in 3rd place on both days in the Metric 5 & Bristol 5 Womens Recurve Under 12.

And Daisy Simpson of BXA, finished in 1st place on day in the 1440 Womens Barebow Under 21, and then in 3rd place on day 2 in the Hereford Women Barebow Under 21.

Many congratulations to all those who took part. The archers themselves certainly did their clubs and county very proud.

Photos courtesy of Fii West-Ley.

Volunteers Required – British Transplant Games 27th July

Volunteers Required – British Transplant Games 27th July

Archery GB have reached out to ask for volunteers to help at this years British Transplant Games on 27th July 2023.

This inspirational event relies on sport specific volunteers to make it a memorable event for all taking part. To achieve this we need:
– 20+ coaches/instructors
– Archers to help with equipment allocation
– Field party, athlete support, scoring
– Assistance with medal ceremonies and results
– Registration/booking in
– Judging – supporting the Lead Judge

Please see the poster attached for further information about the event.

Kath Fitzpatrick of AGB says, ‘This is my 10th year of organising this and each year has been great – tiring but so worth it!
It would be good to make 2023 great for the 100+ archers we will have on the day’
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If you can help with an of this and want to be part of a truly great and celebratory event please contact Kath Fitzpatrick, Archery Sport Manager – my details are below. We don’t have any budget – but the T shirts are very sought after!

To volunteer for the Archery event contact Sport Manager Kath Fitzpatrick at Kath.fitzpatrick@me.com 07590 466907

Archery GB Youth Festival Week – Archie & Rebecca Pick Up Medals

Archery GB Youth Festival Week – Archie & Rebecca Pick Up Medals

This years Archery GB Youth Festival Week ran from 26th to 30th July. The team and individual finals were live streamed over the course of the event.

Archie Bromley of Archers of Raunds claimed Silver in the U18 Mixed Team and Bronze in the U18 Gents Team. He also claimed both golds in the Level 1 Unofficial Round Robins.

Archie was also asked to do the commentary for the live stream on Saturday’s finals afternoon giving him experience of public speaking and gaining confidence.

Rebecca Stevens of Towcester Archers claimed Silver in the U21 Ladies Team event.

Many congratulations to them both!

The full results can be found on ianseo.net

Archie & Daisy bring back medals from JNOC 2022

Archie & Daisy bring back medals from JNOC 2022

Many congratulations to Archie Bromley of Archers of Raunds, and Daisy Simpson of Banbury Cross Archers. Both came away from last weekend’s Junior Nationals at Lilleshall with medals!

Archie finished in 1st place on Day 1 in the Gents Recurve Under 16 Metric II, and then finished in 1st place again on Day 2 for the Bristol II round, making him Under 16 Gents Recurve National Champion!

Daisy finished in 3rd place on Day 2 in the Under 18 Ladies Barebow and setting a new county record in the process. Daisy was asked about the weekend by Archery GB who published her response on their website.

Very well done to them both!

Results Day 1Results Day 2