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May 2025
Hi All!
I trust this finds you well and enjoying the Spring sunshine!
There are a few items for your information this month so here you go!
Scores e-mail
We have a new email to send in your scores to! If you shoot any round either at the club or in a competition anywhere please do send in your scores to Lins at thirskbowmenscores2@gmail.com
If you have been in the club house recently you may have seen the new noticeboard and information. This covers all the things you can submit scores from including details of the Archery GB Progress Awards, 252 scheme, handicaps as well as club and other competitions. We totally appreciate that not everyone wants to go to a formal competition but please be aware that there are still a bunch of awards and badges you can look to qualify for.
If you are looking for an explanation of what is available please do ask anyone at the club when you are there and we will be happy to help you out.
Clout WhatsApp
The Clout archers at the club meet fortnightly at the field on the morning of the 1st Sunday and afternoon of the 3rd Sunday at 9.30 and 12.30 respectively. Clout offers a completely different style of archery from traditional target archery and all are welcome. To keep in touch with what's going on in this area please join the dedicated WhatsApp group at -https://chat.whatsapp.com/IkS7bYCGobR16khrUjlp0q
Social Media Role
As we continue to grow and evolve as a club, we recognise the importance of staying connected and sharing our achievements with the wider community. To this end, we are looking for a dedicated volunteer to manage and update our social media. We currently only have a limited Facebook page and are eager to develop the and also an open an Instagram page! There is a lot of information about the club circulated internally which we are eager to share with the wider world!
Role: Social Media Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Regularly update the social media with club news, competition results, and upcoming events.
Engage with members by responding to comments and messages.
Promote the club to attract new members and increase our visibility.
Requirements:
Basic knowledge of Facebook and social media platforms.
Good communication skills.
Enthusiasm for archery and the club.
Volunteering for this role is a great way to contribute to the club, stay informed, and help us grow. If you are interested or have any questions, please reply to this message and I'll be in touch.
Well - that's all for now folks! Keep on popping those scores in and I'll have an update shortly on where we are with the Progress Awards etc. and who has currently achieved what!
April 2025
Hi All,
Welcome to Spring! As we finally emerge from the winter months it's time to dust off the archery kit and head back to the field which is free from sheep and their kind deposits! Please remember when you are there to sign in on arrival. This is a requirement of our insurers as well as the club. Thank you!!
Here are a few things for your information - more are sure to follow in the coming weeks!
Club Clean Up
As we head into our outdoor season and fast approach the club competition at the end of the month we need to invest a little time in tidying up and making repairs at the field. This years working weekend will be on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April from 9.30am onwards.
There is something for everyone to do including a club house clean up, rubber matting to take up and re-lay, target frames to repair and painting to catch up on. We have a small team of people who always come along to these but desperately need more to come. Don't worry if you can't stay for the whole day - any amount of time is appreciated. Please do come along and help out - YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!
While on this thread - a big shout out to Ian, Malcolm & Linton for their work in extending the lean to area.
Competition Season
April brings with it the start of the outdoor competition season. There are a lot to choose from with everything from novice comps for those with less than 2 years experience to weekend with almost 300 arrows to shoot! If you are interested in doing some of these but are not sure what to expect, Thomas will be organising another 'Competition Experience Day'. This is a fun, relaxed event which aims to familiarise you with what to expect and any comp. This will run in early May with more details to follow.
If you are looking for a competition to enter then head over to the Yorkshire Archery Association website here - http://www.yorkshirearchery.co.uk/upcoming.html
Alternatively you can visit the DNAA site for info on comps in the North East here - https://dnaa.co.uk/events-2025/
If you fancy journeying a little further afield there are comps all over the country listed on Archery GB here -https://archerygb.org/competitions/find-a-competition
Happy shooting!
Club Competitions
If going out to competitions is not your thing then why not enter the club competitions which run from now through to the close of the outdoor season. All you need to do id complete one of the many rounds available from 4 dozen up to 12 dozen arrows and either send it to Andy on the link below or leave the sheet in the clubhouse. It is important to note here that these competitions are all ranked on handicap which levels the ground for all abilities of archers. Last year we had very few entries so this year why not have a go and throw your hat in the ring - you've gotta be in it to win it...!!!
Well - that's all for now folks. Watch your inbox for more updates and keep an eye on the WhatsApp group for more opportunities to get involved.