We are pleased to report that for the first time, the event, which was launched in conjunction with the Archery GB Development Disability Group was full and we even had a waiting list!
The Worshipful Company of Fletchers again supported the event and we thank them, they had 4 of their members spend a considerable amount of time showing a great interest in what was happening and our ambitions to continue to support Archery GB’s drive for inclusion and grow our contribution.
Hopefully the photos capture a taste of what was a very enjoyable and rewarding day, with an incredible range of abilities traveling from across the UK.
Jo Frith MBE and Lady Paramount with Jessica Diamond.
Jo Frith MBE, Silver Medal Individual winner at the Rio Paralympics was out Lady Paramount for the day as well as taking part. Jo was presented with a token of our appreciation by our own Jessica Diamond, Coach and competitor and Jess managed to record a personal best on the day.
There was again a team from the Enham Trust and we would like to record their and our thanks for the support provided by Tenzone Targets.
Phoebe Pine, fresh from recording a new World and European record at the recent World Cup event in Nimes, again shot well and recorded a British Record.
Phoebe Pine, achieved recent World, European and British Records
We again had a good level of support from Visually Impaired Archers and some excellent shooting (last year we had a World Record!)
On a more parochial note good performances came from Ed Humphrey shooting his first recurve competition, since returning to the sport, recording a very respectable 560. John Dalton shooting Barebow broke the 500 barrier and his own county record in doing that. Toby Reece (age 12) won silver and scored 480 in his first competition.
Sue Sandars in her first tournament supported by coach Peter Pawley.
A big thank you to all competitors, officials, supporters and club volunteers for again making this a very special event! We now begin our preparations for a further 2 Club Record Status Indoor events over the next few weeks. There are still places left on our Double Bray 1 Tournament, however our Record Status Stafford filled up within hours of being launched on our website!
