Sunday the 31st December 2023 is the last date to submit scores if you want to be considered for selection to shoot for KAA at the upcoming 4 way inter-county indoor match, to be held on Saturday 2nd March 2024 at the Sittingbourne Community College. Submittions must be via Golden Records. If you require an account please contact the records office @ records@archerykent.org.uk.
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Tenzone Targets Devastated by Fire
For those of you that shot any of the Kent target events last year you will recall that KAA hired in layered foam targets from Tenzone targets. It was our hope to do so again this year. Sadly Tenzone’s workshop, along with a number of other businesses were destroyed by a fire. This took with it all of their tournament hire bosses, supplies, machinery and current customer orders. Steve is hoping to rebuild the business in time to support the archery community this summer. A lot of tournaments can only run now because they hire in these targets. Locally that includes the Crystal Palace shoot in April. In order to get up and running again as quickly as possible Tenzone have launched a GoFundMe page. If you would like to contribute you can find the page at Tenzone Targets GoFundMe
National titles and medals at the National Indoor
A number of Kent archers landed national titles at this weekends national indoor champions along with other success in both the senior and junior events. All results can be found at Senior Event and Junior Nationals Event.
Senior Longbow Men
Adam Nason-Smith of 1066 Archers in Tenterden qualified 2nd, with a score of 379 behind Noak Hills Harry Cossey with 432. This took Adam in to the last 16 head to head matches, where Adam started by beating 15th seed Cameron MacNaughton 7 – 3. Next up Ben Ledwick who Adam beat 6 – 0. In the semi-finals Adam faced Richard Hudson and in a closely though match he triumphed 6 – 4. In the Final Adam meet first seed Harry Cossey with Adam taking the match 6 – 2.
Congratulations Adam on your first place and national title.
Senior Compound Men
Two Kent archers competed in this category, Steve Griffiths of Medway archers finished 67th with a score of 550 and Ajay Scott of University of Kent archery. Ajay Scott qualified 7th with a score 587 ahead of some notable names in UK compound archery with many more years of experience.
Up first in the head to head matches Ajay faced Liam Peake, the 26th Qualifier, Ajay took the close match with a score of 146 – 145. Next match Ajay was matched against Luke Frearson with Ajay taking a more comfortable 147 – 138 win. Next opponent for Ajay was No 2 seed Adam Carpenter, in a very close match Ajay pipped Adam with a score of 147 – 145. In the semi-finals Ajay faced 3rd seed James Mason, this match went to the wire with both archers finishing the 15 arrow match on 147. On to the shoot off, which seems to be becoming an Ajay speciality. James could only shoot 9 with Ajay shooting a 10.
In the final Ajay faced no 1 qualifier, and current world no 2, Jozef Bosansky. Jozef took the match 147 – 148 leaving Ajay with 2nd place and the silver medal.
BUT….
With Jozef not being a UK resident the title of senior national compound indoor champion went to Ajay Scott. Very good shooting and congratulations on your title.
Senior Compound Women
Three Kent archers competed in the senior women’s compound. Hannah Brown of Medway archers qualified 15th with a score of 567. Erin Barkway of Fox archers scored 542 and finished 51st. Competing as a senior, Sittingbourne Community College Archers, Mia McGuane, qualified a superb 3rd, behind the current world number 1 Ella Gibson, with a score of 583.
In the head to head matches Hannah’s first opponent was Phoebe Paterson Pine. Hannah took the match 142 – 137. Next up 2nd seed and world no 32, Izzy Carpenter, sadly Izzy took the win a very tight match 145 – 144. Hannah finished with a joint 9th place over all.
Having qualified 3rd Mia faced 30th seed Lulia Petre, with Mia taking a tight match 140 – 139. Next for Mia was 11th seed Patience Wood, which Mia won 145 – 144. In the semi finals Mia faced the archer that sadly bought Hannah’s run to an end. Once again only a single point separated the archers after 15 arrows with Izzy taking the match 146-145. This put Mia in the bronze medal match against world number 13 Sarah Prieels, with ends of 30-29, 28-30, 28-28, 29-27 and 29-28 Mia took the bronze medal and 3rd place with a score or 144-142. Congratulations Mia
Junior Nationals medals
With no head to head matches to report on and with your reporter working on packing away the event I am sorry to say at this time I have no pictures of the medal winners. If I receive them I will gladly update this story.
U21 Women’s Longbow
Congratulations to Lara Green of SCCA who finished 2nd and a silver medal with a score of 250
U18 Women’s Longbow
Congratulation to Niamh Kelly-Halabi who took 1st place and the gold medal with a score of 258
U16 Men’s Compound
Congratulations to Evan Clarke of SCCA on his 3rd place and bronze medal with a score of 549
U16 Women’s Barebow
Congratulations to Simona Mockeviciute from EJA on her 3rd place and bronze medal with a score of 302.
U15 Men’s Compound
Congratulations to Baliey Yates of SCCA on his 1st and bronze medal with a score of 442
U15 Women’s Barebow
Congratulations to Imogen Burns from SCCA Archers on her 2nd place and silver medal with a score of 220
U14 Women’s Compound
Congratulations to Maetha Edwards from EJA on her 2nd place and silver medal with a score of 529.
Kent Field Archery Event Dates Published
The committee of the Kent Field Archery Group have published the dates for its 2024 calendar. You can find all the details on the KAF page, linked here.
Notes from the KAA AGM
Finally held at Medway Archers on Sunday 19th November with 22 members from 11 clubs and one direct member.
Reports were submitted and discussed and those listed below have been elected for the fort coming year, unfortunately there are vacancies and the committee will be seeking members to fill the gaps, including the Tournament Organisers. Anybody wanting to fill a gap and undertake a role please be assured that there will be full support to help you.
As it stands we only have one tournament organiser for a senior outdoor tournament so we may be seeking your thoughts on which shoot to hold if we can’t find a TO.
| KAA Post Holders 2023 – 24 | |||||
| Position | Holder | Tournament Organisers | |||
| President | Bob Beaney | Championships | Vacant | Lewis Brown has undertaken to one of these shoots. | |
| Chairman | Marc Carroll | WA 1440 | Vacant | ||
| Secretary | Sarah Carroll | WA720 | Vacant | ||
| Treasurer | Vacant | Longbow | Vacant | ||
| Development Officer | Paul Germaine | Indoor | Vacant | ||
| Records Officer | Mel Bruguier | Para Tourmament | Delegated to SCCA | ||
| Team Manager | Hannah Brown | Clout | Diane Pople currently working to re-establish. | ||
| Team Selection Panel member | Tony Harris | ||||
| SCAS rep 1 | Bob Beaney | Jnr Tournament | Toby Noar | ||
| SCAS rep 2 | Anita Baily | ||||
| SCAS rep 3 | Vacant | N.Dimmock has since declared his willingness to stand again. | |||
| Ordinary Member 1 | Toby Noar | ||||
| Ordinary Member 2 | Vacant | ||||
Field Taster Day 12th November Info
12th November at KAF’s Gorewood course
An introduction to Field shooting for Beginners.
Starting at 10:00am
1st event Obtaining Sight marks for the appropriate disciplines.
2nd event an introduction with guidance around a 12 target marked course.
Cost for the day £5/person
Parking is at a premium at the venue Please car share if at all possible, thank you.
Due to the wet weather we may have to cancel at the last moment please bear with us. In order to be notified of changes to this event please email kaf-chairman@archerykent.org.uk to inform them you will be attending.
Things to consider pre taster
- Suitable foot wear is required, walking boots.
- Layered top cloths, not green or Camo please
- A Hat
- Binoculars are allowed.
- Either a haversack or stool haversack to carry min of drink.
- Recurve/Compound archers with some sightmarks ranging from 60,50, 30m would be useful.
- Other disciplines BB and LB it would helpful to know your pile on distance.
- No toilet facilities
County Team Selection Procedure
The county team manager with the assistance of the selection committee and county committee are pleased to publish the procedures that will be followed in selecting all future teams to represent the county at all events.
You can find the procedure as a download from KAA Team Selection procedure.
The following is a list of some known typical submission dates
February indoor match – Dec 31st
March field match – Jan 30th
April outdoor match – February 28th
June outdoor match – April 30th
4-Way field – June 20th
National County Team – July 31st
If you want a Golden Records account in order to submit scores please send an email to records@archerykent.org.uk
Questions about the selection procedure should be addressed to the county team manager at captain@archerykent.org.uk
Kent Field Archery event information
The Kent Field Archery events are open to all Kent Archery members.
You can pay for individual days at a cost of £5 per person or a years membership is available, the planned event on the 12th of November is the last this season.
Archers of any age or bow style are welcome so long as you are able to negotiate the woods, it can be slippery, muddy and you will need to climb up hills and over obstacles. Dress appropriately.
Located at Gore Wood, Pett Rd, near Sittingbourne, https://maps.app.goo.gl/7i4B3GeKDfJVAJ7V6.
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If you wish to attend please notify KAF chairman Geoff Barker by emailing, kaf-chairman@archerykent.org.uk, this is especially important if juniors are attending to ensure the correct shooting distances are set out.
Erin Barkway passes her county judges exam
Kent judge Erin Barkway travelled to Archery GB headquarters today to sit and pass her county judges exam. Having taken and passed her practical exam at the Pocahontas Shoot at Gravesend Archers she is immediately promoted to county judge. Well done Erin we never doubted it.
We are always in need of judges. If its something you think you would be interested in trying judging we can arrange a taster day for You. Please contact the Judging Liason Officer at judges@scasarchery.org.uk
Re-Scheduled KAA AGM
The Kent Archery Association AGM will be held on
Sunday 19 November 2023
3pm
at Medway Archers
Please bring a fold-up chair as seating is limited.
Agenda and nomination form are available below
Nominations must be received via email by Sunday 5th November 2023
How to Find Us | Medway Archers
Regards
Sarah