County News

2009

December
Obituary -Janet Faralewski

It is with great sadness we report the death of Janet Faralewski.
Obituary - JanetFaralewski.pdf (11Kb)

September
Grand Western Inter-Counties Championships

DWAA were the overall team winners for the second year running.

Other categories won by DWAA were:
Dunster Challenge Trophy - Recurve team of 3 Herefords
Compound Team Trophy - 2 Yorks and 2 Herefords
Longbow Team Trophy - 2 Yorks and 2 Herefords
The Awdry Trophy - highest scoring Lady Recurve
The Chippenham Archers Salver - Highest scoring Lady Compound
The Silver Napkin Rings - Highest Scoring Gentleman Longbow

Full results can be found at http://www.gwas.org.uk

July
Congratulations

R Powell of Devizes Bowmen claimed the folowing longbow records (subject to retification) on 26 July 09.
90m - 161
70m - 233
Long Metric - 394
Gents Fita - 878
Double Fita - 1592

DWAA V Hampshire

A team match against Hampshire took place on 26th July 2009. the team members comprised of:

Gents Recurve: Simon Bulley-1195, Kelvin Read-1160, Keith Rye-1062
Ladies Recurve: Jill Newland-1202, Janice Reynolds-1131, Caroline Lawrence-1105
Gents Compound: Mark Rudd-1336, Kim Bulley-1305, Peter Parry-1281
Ladies Compound: Kay Smith-1347, Pauline Burfitt-1325, Michelle Pavey-1231
Full Results - DWAA v Hamp.pdf (139KB)

June
HELP WANTED!

Do you know of any club members who have enjoyed attending tournaments but feel they no longer shoot to their own expected high standards or face physical problems?

There is an alternative to shooting at tournaments.
Become a CANDIDATE JUDGE.
The Candidate will still attend the competitions without the pressures of shooting.
The Candidate will still meet their fellow archers and enjoy the day.
When club members are bemoaning their fate at the end of the day the judge will be relaxed.
A sense of humour is a help but not compulsory.
A basic knowledge of the rules of shooting will also help!

You can become a Candidate judge and ask to attend tournaments but if you decide it is not your cup of tea you are not bound to continue. A mentor/tutor will be appointed to assist you.
If you are interested, please contact Miss Joan Griffiths. Email: joan_griffiths@btinternet.com
Any GWAS archers reading this message and are interested may also contact the above.

2008

September
DWAA County Team win the GWAS Inter Counties Championships.
A great effort by the county team made sure of a winning result. This year a number of new members joined the team for the first time. A full list can be found on the Team Members page.