Club News, Target Information, Teaching Archery,

Archery Support, Recalls and Other Events

 

 

VBA 2010 Spring 3-D Classic:

 

The VBA Spring 3-D Classic will be on Saturday, April 17th and on Sunday, April 18th, hosted Augusta Archers.

25 3-D targets each day at marked distances.  VBA rules will be followed.

 

Directions:

Take I-81 to Exit 222, then take Rt. 250 East towards Waynesboro, go to 2nd stoplight and take a right on Desper Hollow Road.  Go about 1 mile then take a right on Archery Lane and follow the road straight up to the clubhouse.

From I-64, take I-81 North then follow directions above.

 

Pre-registration:  Must be received by Wed. April 14th.

 

Registration times:  Friday:  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Shotgun starts at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

 

Contact information and/or to send your Pre-Registration forms to:

Dennis Wilfong

49 Freeport Lane

Staunton, VA 24401

540.849.8351 or martin4me2@yahoo.com

 

Make checks payable to:  Augusta Archers.

 

Must shoot both days and open to all archers.

Fees:  $20 per person or $40 max per family.

 

Fill out this form completely.  Please print clearly and only one person per form.

 

                                         VBA 2010 Spring Classic Registration

 

NAME:  ___________________________ PHONE:  (___) ___________________

ADDRESS:  ________________________________________________________

CITY:  __________________________________ STATE:  _____ ZIP:  _________

VBA#:  _____________ HOME CLUB:  __________________________________

 

Circle those that apply:

 

Division:  PeeWee       Cub       Youth       Young Adult       Adult       Senior       Guests      Gender:    M     F

Style:       FS        FS/F        BHFS        BHFS/F       BH        BB       TRAD

Round Preference:  Saturday -   AM    or   PM Sunday:  Will be determined after Saturday’s round.

 

 

Club News:

The BUGGS ISLAND ARCHERS has 2 shoots scheduled for 2010 at the BUGGS ISLAND FISH AND WILDLIFE CLUB

April 11th, 2010 - Pin Shoot from 8 a.m. -  2 p.m.

July 3rd & 4th, 2010 - The Annual "Big Apple" Field/Hunter Trophy Shoot

Registration:  Friday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 11 pm & Sunday 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Sunday - Door Prizes, Raffles and Awards Will begin at 3:00 Sharp

Please be sure to have score cards turned in no later then 2:30

Friday Supper at 6pm (Menu TBD)

Saturday - Breakfast:  7 a.m. till 9 a.m.  Sunday - Breakfast 6am - 8am

Lunch:  11 a.m. till 2 p.m.                       Lunch: 11am - 1pm

Supper:  6 p.m. till 7:30

Snacks and Beverages will be available in Club House and on the Range.

Volunteer’s & Donation’s are WELCOME & EVERYONE is WELCOME

As always The BUGGS ISLAND ARCHERS do our best to make all feel WELCOME!

So, come join us for the possibility of The LAST "BIG APPLE" Shoot

We as fellow ARCHERS, we should be together to create memories, to remember our Archers who are no longer with us.

to have fun, to have fellowship with all our friends and family, and one last time at the Buggs Island Fish and Wildlife Club.

Sincerely, Gary and Kim Sehan (434) 738-3563 - (434) 738-7347 &

Jerry and Debbie Jordan (434) 470-2492 - (434) 470-2492

 

SHERWOOD ARCHERS invites you to their Club’s Annual Dogwood Tournament on May 1st & 2nd, 2010.

 

Registration is Multi-Casual starting on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and on

Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

Cost is $10.00 for Singles and $25.00 a Family.  Additional Round is $5.00 or $10.00 for the Family.

 

For information call 540,520.8455 or the Clubhouse at 540.366.3701.

Website at:  www.sherwoodarchersroanokeva.com.

There will be 14 Field and 14 Hunter rounds on both Days.  There is NO Animal round.

Trophies Awarded in All Classes on Sunday.

 

Directions to Sherwood Archers – Exit 141 off I-81, take Rt. 311, Timberview Road, to Dutch Oven Road.  Primitive Camping is available with restrooms & showers.  Call for more information.

 

Teaching Archery:

One of our ASAP club members, Logan Weller, won the NFAA National in Cub FSL Division.  He also won the VBA State Indoor, the IBO VA State and the VFAA State Animal tournaments

If you would like someone to teach or learn you more about archery to your child; your family; a youth organization, such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church organization, then contact the following individuals:  Paul Vogel - 703.930.5649 or rvogel7@verizon.net 

Blackwater, Al Self - 540.483.1522 or www.blackwaterbowhunters@yahoo.com

Manahoac, Jerry Wenzel – 540.854.0245 or mandjw@mindspring.com

ShanandoahTerry Ballowe - 540.984.8208 or terryballowe@yahoo.com

Two Rivers, Joyce & Maxie Cameron - 540.635.8128 or jhcameron@embargmail.com

 

IBEP Training Events for 2010 at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Fort Belvoir IBEP classes are now listed on the VDGIF Hunter Safety website @ http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/.

Class Dates:  Saturday, March 20th, Saturday, July 17th, Saturday, August 7th, Saturday, August 21, Sunday, September 12, Sunday, October 10th and Sunday, November 14th..

 

Class Time:  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Cost:  $13.00 per student (NOTE:  This is to cover the cost of training materials provided to the students)

 

Class Location:  Outdoor Recreation Building (Bldg 778), Archery Center, Tompkins Basin Area, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5932

 

Contact Name and Number:  Archery Center Staff at (703) 805-3688

 

Lead Instructor:  Bob Foster

 

Maximum Number of Students: 40

 

Minimum Number of Students:  10

 

Registration Deadline:  The course will be cancelled if there are fewer than 10 paid students one week prior to the class date.  However, once the class minimum number is met, additional students may walk in and register the day of the course until the maximum class size of 40 students is reached.   

Cell Phone: (703) 966-3003

Home Phone: (703) 758-5540

Robert.Foster@dla.mil (work) or rrfoster@verizon.net (home)

What’s the purpose of Bowhunter Education?

Thinking of archery hunting on Fort Belvoir this year?  How about Alaska, Montana or Quebec?  If so, you must successfully complete the International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP) course!  The course is designed to provide bowhunters with the basic fundamentals of good, safe bowhunting while maintaining the highest ethical standards in the sport. It instills a responsible attitude and to adopt and follow acceptable behavior towards people, wildlife and the environment in which they hunt.  It is also mandatory to hunt on Fort Belvoir, as well as some 14 states and most of the Canadian provinces!  However, it does not replace the Virginia requirement for first time hunters and hunters 12 to 15 years of age to complete a Virginia Hunter Education course before buying a hunting license.

What will I learn?

Course content includes the following major areas:

·        Becoming a Responsible Bowhunter

·        Preparing for the Hunt

·        Big Game Anatomy and Effective Shot Placement

·        Hunting Methods and Techniques

·        Survival and First Aid

·        Map and Compass Basics

·        Distance Estimation

·        Care, Use and Shooting of Bowhunting Equipment

·        Treestand Use and Safety

·        Big Game Recovery and Care

Classroom teaching aids include 3D models and anatomy flip charts to reinforce shot placement concepts. Teaching methods include videos, demonstrations, group discussion and hands on instruction. There is also a field exercise include that simulates blood trailing. 

When and where are the IBEP course taught?

Classes are scheduled to be taught on five dates: Saturday, July 18; Saturday, August 15; Saturday, September 5; Sunday, October 18 and Sunday, November 22.  All classes will be taught at the Outdoor Recreation Building (Bldg #778), Archery Center, Tompkins Basin Area, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5932.  The course is taught in one eight-hour day.  Class starts at 8:00 AM sharp and ends at 5:00 PM.  Students are given one hour off for lunch and can purchase food on the base or bring their own and eat at their desk. 

Who can take the IBEP course?

This class is open to anyone interested in learning more about bowhunting and safety.  It includes both experienced archers and novices.  Young adults are welcomed and encouraged to attend, but must be at least 11 years old to enroll in a course. There is no maximum age for enrollment. Parents are encouraged to attend the course with their children. 

How do I sign up?

You can register for a course by going by the Archery Center, located in Bldg #778, Tompkins Basin Area of Fort Belvoir, or by calling (703) 805-3688.   The cost of the course is $13.00 and covers the expense of student materials used during the course.  Enrollment is limited to 40 students per course, and filled on a first come/first served basis. However, you must pay your full course cost in order to reserve your seat in a course.  The course will be cancelled if there are fewer than 10 paid students one week prior to the class date; however, once the class minimum number is met, additional students may walk in and register the day of the course until the maximum class size of 40 students is reached.  

How Do I Get To Fort Belvoir?

From Interstate 95, take exit take the Fairfax Parkway/Backlick Road (7100) exit 166 A (if traveling South on I-95) or exit 166 B (if traveling North on I-95). Take the Fairfax County Parkway to its end at U.S. Rt. 1 (Richmond Highway.) Turn left. At the first light, on the right, is the entrance for Tulley Gate on to Fort Belvoir. All visitors to Fort Belvoir without DOD decals on their vehicles must use Tulley Gate.  It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Where Can I Get More Information?

Additional information can be obtained by calling the Archery Center at (703) 805-3688.

 

Archery Support:

 

B & B Archery in Manassas is collecting serviceable archery items (shafts, releases, arm guards, quivers, finger table, field points and other items) to BBH/WRAMC.  Also, a 10% discount on archery equipment to Military archers

 

Bow Tech Archery has donated 10 bows to the Soldier Support at Walter Reed Army Medical center.

 

Manufacture Bow Recalls:

 

Gander Mountain has announced a voluntary recall on the 2008 Model GMT101 and Model GMT103 of the Hang-On Fixed Position Treesstands.  This recall does not affect the 2009 models.  The recall hazard resulted from reports that the clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and person to fall to the ground.  Customers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and return them to Gander Mountain for a refund, exchange for a 2009 model or a store credit.

 

Bow Tech Archery is recalling #60 and #70 bows that may have been incorrectly machined, resulting in possible limb separation through the center of the axle hole.  This could cause major failure and the risk of personal injury to the archer.  If you bought their bow between September 2007 and July 2008, please contact them at 1.888.689.1289 of www.bowtacharchery.com.

 

Other Archery Organizations Events:

 

March 6th & 7th – NFAA Indoor Mids

March 6th & 7th -  USAA Nationals in MS

March 20th & 21st – NFAA Indoor Nationals

March 20th & 21st – IBO Indoors

March 27th & 28th – ASA in Paris, TX

March 27th & 28th – WVAA Indoors

 

April 24th & 25th – ASA in Augusta, GA

 

May 15th & 16th – IBO in Indiana

May 22nd & 23rd – VFAA Animal at Pr. William Archers

 

June 5th & 6th – ASA in London, KY

June 12th & 13th – IBO in Erie, PA

June 19th & 20th – NFAA Outdoor Mids (EFA)

June 19th & 20th – VFAA Open at Pr. William Archers

 

July 31st & August 1st – NFAA Outdoor Nationals, ASA Classic

 

August 7th (tentative) – USAA Nationals

 

September 11th & 12thFITA Virginia State Outdoors

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