Victoria Bowmen Newsletter January 2008 (Includes JOP News # 14)

Hello All,

Here is the latest news as of our Board meeting this past Monday:

Indoor Shooting:

We have a new indoor facility (at least new to us), it is Sangster School 3325 Metchosin Road Saturday Mornings 9 – 1, Tuesday evenings 8PM – 10PM (see the website for directions). You are asked to be sure you are there early so that you can help put up the equipment; it is not fair to have others do it for you.

Next Tournament:

Our next is February 2^nd an indoor event shooting the FITA standard 18M round, 60 arrows (2 x 30 arrow rounds). Practice will start at 1030 and end at 1115, then scoring will commence. The tournament is the Multi-Sites Indoor Championships of the Americas (MICA), this tournament is shot in all countries in the Americas, and the scores are tabulated and published on the web. Those in the top 3 of any category receive medals from the COPARCO (The Americas Archery Federation). This tournament follows FITA categories (Compound/Recurve, Men/Women, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Master). Here is your chance to have your scores listed with the best shooters in the Americas. This is an excellent opportunity to shoot your first tournament or to get back in the swing of tournament shooting. The entire procedure is simple to follow and the judge will explain it all to everyone, the group is happy to have new comers, so come on out! You should let our tournament chair, Tracy know that you intend to shoot, tournaments@victoriabowmen.com.

The next indoor tournament is March 1^st, a similar format, except that this one is shot regionally for Canada. The event is sponsored by the Federation of Canadian Archers, so all their categories apply: http://www.fca.ca

Annual Dues

Renewals are coming in, please don’t be caught without your insurance. You are asked to wear your new (yellow) membership card so it is visible both indoors and out. If you’re not wearing your membership card, you can expect to be challenged. Even if you are renewing you need to send in a new membership form as we need the waiver signed every year.

Membership forms are available on the website: http://victoriabowmen.com/forms/formsindex.htm

For more information, please contact our Membership Director Lynn Brochu at 383-6550 or a7a34935@telus.net.

3D Shoots – we are planning 2 3D Shoots for the spring 2^nd of March and 4^th of May. Contact Doug Bell for info and to volunteer to assist him. Note that these shoots use the entire range, the 900 and FITA ranges are closed.

Great Shooters in this Club:

At the January Cowichan Shoot Bernie Van Gylswyk was first (again), Kelly McKewon took a 3^rd and Doug Bell took a 2^nd, congratulations to them all!

Dogs:

We don’t want to have to take action to restrict dogs on the range; however the few that are not cleaning up after their dogs are ruining it for everyone else.

The next Board meeting will be February 18^th at the clubhouse all members are welcome.

Weekly Practices
J.O.P. practice is held at Sangster Elementary School from 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  Please try to come on time, but the doors will not be open until George’s beginners classes have finished at 10:15.  Please try to stay for the duration of the time so that you may make the most of the practice and help take down.  Space is limited, so try to make use of the room on the stage.  Club practice is at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Field and 3D practice begins around 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays.  The outdoor range is open all year around for personal practice and all of the above practices are open to everyone.

If you are interested in trying 3D or Field shooting come out to the outdoor range EARLY Saturday mornings or early Wednesday evenings. If you are not familiar with the courses, you should ask an experienced archer if you may join them. Most will be happy to have you along with them. You might want to contact Greg to tell him you’re coming 592-1950.

Valentine’s Day Funshoot

There will be a J.O.P. Funshoot on February 16^th at Sangster Elementary at 10:30 a.m.  There will be novelty targets and great prizes!  Shooting is by donation, suggested donation of $3 to $5.  Contact Bradley Clements or Allison Weick for further information on the funshoot.  See you there!

Island Outfitters

Members are reminded that Victoria Bowmen members receive a 10% discount by identifying yourself as a member with a current membership card BEFORE payment commences! Thank you Island Outfitters.

Equipment

If you are searching for equipment you can check the Buy/Sell section of the web-site.  Remember to show your membership card before purchasing anything at Island Outfitters for a 10% discount.  If you wish to advertise a piece of equipment on the web-site, contact Al Wills; or contact Bradley Clements to advertise junior equipment in this newsletter.

Note to Parents
You are asked to stay and watch over your children when they are at JOP practice. When you are absolutely unable to stay and look after them for the whole practice, please arrange with another adult to do so for you.
Please try your best to get your kids to practice on time and stay the duration of the practice so that they can get the most of the practice and help set up and take down equipment. Also try to come to practice on a regular basis. Read the Newsletters and mark the dates on your calendars. Your dedication is very much appreciated!

Contacts
For more information, go to our website http://www.victoriabowmen.com, there you can find most information or contacts to call.