Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:58:36 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/ Arizona State Archery Association en-us http://www.azarchery.com/images/logo.gif http://www.azarchery.com/ webmaster@azarchery.com http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=405 As Arizona’s own Olympic Archer, Brady Ellison hosts an archery clinic on Saturday, March 13th at Ben Avery’s new Indoor Archery Range. It’s all for a good cause…all proceeds from this clinic will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Come hang out with Brady and hear about his adventures. Be sure to bring your camera…he will be happy to pose for pictures and autograph miscellaneous items. Please feel free to pass this information to along to others who may be interested. The more the merrier! View the Flyer Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:58:36 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=404 The Usery Mountain Archers Club is hosting The 2010 Arizona Desert FITA Field Tournament on April 24 & 25 at the Usery Mountain Park Archery Range. This is a registered tournament for World Ranking in Field Archery. Contact Richard Doria at rpdjr45@aol.com or call Richard at 480-494-3281. Registration Form Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:25:10 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=403 The 2010 Arizona State JOAD Outdoor Target Archery Championship will be hosted by the Paseo Vista Archery Club on April 17 & 18 and held at the new Paseo Vista Archery Range in Chandler, AZ. The Archery Range is on the Northwest corner of McQueen Rd and Ocotillo Rd. For information and registration go to https://event-manager.compete-at.com/paseovistaarchery. The Paseo Vista Web site is http://www.paseoarchery.org Tournament Director Mike Cullumber can be contacted at mcullumber@cox.net if you have any questions. Adult guest archers are welcome to shoot in this event. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:14:11 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=402 The 2010 AAE Arizona Cup is shaping up to be a unique event. Volunteering is a great way to help make the tournament run smoothly. What would being a Volunteer need to do? Read More at http://www.azjoad.com/2010azcup/WEB/volunteers.htm Contact Tournament Director, Bob Pian at azjoad@cox.net or (602) 228-0465. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:43:11 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=401 James Rutherford of the Corner Kidz Arizona JOAD club claimed the compound bowman boy's class by shooting an impressive 294 that was highlighted with 24 arrows landing in the 10-count center position. In the Compound junior boy's division Travis McCurry of Corner Kidz Arizona JOAD was second with 283 points. In the men's team competition, the Corner Kidz Arizona JOAD club took top honors with a combined 861 points, shot by James Rutherford, Seth Waldroup and Travis Konrad. For the complete story visit http://www.usarchery.org "Tennessee's Michelle Gilbert Nails 299 at JOAD Mail-In Tournament", posted January 28, 2010. The second JOAD Mail in of the season takes place all January long. Results must be received no later than February 10, 2010. http://www.usarchery.org/events/2453 Best of luck to all Arizona JOADs and Arizona JOAD club teams! “Congratulations to the Corner Archery and the Corner Kidz JOAD! Not only did the club members compete but they achieved some great results at the national level”, Lynn Van Patter, Arizona JOAD Coordinator, “We are eager to see more Arizona JOADs take part. Best of luck to all that take part in the second event!" Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:21:15 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=400 In the Bowman Male Compound division, Brian Bullis from Desert Sky Archers shot a 2 x 600 round total of 1041. In the Cub Male Compound division, James Rutherford of the Corner Kidz shot a 600 round total 559 and a 2 x 600 round total of 1110. In the Cadet Male Recurve division, Nathan Yamaguchi from Paseo Vista Archery club shot a 600 round total 552. In the Cadet Male Compound division, Adam Stringham of the Corner Kids shot a 600 round total 560 and a 2 x 600 round total of 1116. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:15:34 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=399 The 2010 ASAA Outdoor Championship will be held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility on Saturday, April 3, 2010 as a one day 72 arrow Qualifier followed by the “Get Set” Open which is the new set system elimination Round. Easter is Sunday April 4. State Champions will be determined by the winners of the Qualification Round. Information and mail-in registration forms(pdf) are available at this link: http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Outdoor_Registration.pdf Entries will be listed on this webpage: http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Outdoor.htm Online Registration to pay with a VISA or MasterCard is available at this link: https://event-manager.compete-at.com/arizonastatearchery Tournament is hosted by Arizona JOAD Association and is a test run of the AAE Arizona Cup April 8 – 11, 2010. Here is the AAE Arizona Cup link: www.arizonacup.com New for 2010 are the brand new FITA rules that go into effect on April 1. Rule Changes Summary: http://www.azjoad.com/2010azcup/WEB/rules.htm As the State Outdoor occurs during the final preparation stages for the AZ Cup, we may have the Danage Hand Held Terminal scoring system that was used in Vegas and at the AZ Cup last year along with the Danage timing systems up and running for the State Outdoor. There may be USA Archery personnel on site to observe, train, and help out. We thank the Easton Sports Foundation for their funding which allow for such improvements. We will update this information as soon as things are finalized. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:48:58 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=398 The 2010 ASAA Indoor Championship was held this weekend, Jan. 23-24, at the Ben Avery Indoor Archery Range. The Story, Results and Photos can be found at http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Indoor.htm. Some new records were set in the JOAD classes. Look for a future update on JOAD records. Congratulations to all the archers. Next up is the Arizona JOAD Indoor Championship to be held on Feb. 6 at Precision High School, Phoenix. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:44:46 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=397 The 2010 ASAA Indoor Championship still has space to shoot. Online Registration has been extended thru late evening, Monday, January 18. Registration online (Visa or MasterCard credit card payment): Click on link below https://event-manager.compete-at.com/arizonastatearchery Entries, General Information and Schedule can be found at this link. http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Indoor.htm Hope to see you there. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:14:31 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=396 The AZ JOAD State Indoor tournament will take place on Feb 6th, 2010 at Precision High School. Map to event More information along with the schedule and a link to register are available HERE. Contact angilopez@papagoarchery.com for more information. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:11:32 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=395 Hi all Arizona Archers, here is a reminder about the Arizona State Indoor Championship to be held on January 23-24, 2010 at the Indoor Archery Range at Ben Avery Shooting Facility. On time registration for the ASAA Indoor Championship is fast approaching. Mailed-in registrations should be postmarked by Jan. 11. Online registration closes on Jan. 16. Late registration may be available, if space allows. Important links: Registration information, schedule and registration form: http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Indoor_Championship-Registration.pdf Online registration through Compete-at by credit card only: https://event-manager.compete-at.com/arizonastatearchery Webpage showing the current entry list and choices.: http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Indoor.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:39:03 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=394 The ABFAA is hosting two Vegas Preparation shoots in Tucson. For more information, view the ABFAA website schedule page HERE and then contact the AFBAA for more information. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:38:12 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=393 Free Archery Clinic! The Town of Buckeye Recreation Division will be hosting a free archery clinic from 9am to 10:30am, Saturday, January 9th, at Earl Edgar Recreational Facility on Miller Road and Beloat. The clinic is designed to teach fundamental archery skills such as equipment review, basic shooting techniques and safety and is open to participants’ ages 8 to 17 years. All archery equipment will be provided for the clinic and no experience is necessary. The clinic will be led by a Level 2 National Field Archery Association Instructor. Space is limited to the first 24 participants completing registration by January 6th at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Ave. Youth Archery Program! Looking to take your skills to the next level, registrations are also being accepted for the upcoming Youth Archery Program starting every Saturday on January 30th and running through March 6th. Two sessions are offered and space is limited to the first 24 participants per session completing the registration by January 22nd at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center. Registration fee for the program is $50.00 for Residents and $60.00 for Non-Residents and includes all equipment, t-shirt, and participation award. For more information, contact Brian Guinn, Recreation Programmer, at 623-349-6354 or at bguinn@buckeyeaz.gov. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:41:44 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=392 The Paseo Vista Archery Club, Inc. is an non-profit Adult/JOAD Target Archery Club which will be practicing and hosting events at the new Paseo Vista Recreation Area in Chandler, AZ. The park and Archery range are located on the northwest corner of McQueen Rd and Ocotillo Rd in Chandler. The Park and archery range will be open around the last week of December. The club will hold beginners and intermediate archery lessons through the City of Chandler and will be forming a high performance archery team led by USAA Regional Coach Gary Yamaguchi and USAA Community Coach Mike Cullumber. The Paseo Vista Archery Club is now accepting membership applications. For more information on the Archery range and the club go to http://www.paseoarchery.org or contact Mike Cullumber at mcullumber@cox.net. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:21:02 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=391 Two separate seminars are planned: Judge's Seminar: Sunday January 10 Seminar is for all judges and officials including those that would like to become judges and those that would like a procedures and rules update. Flyer Rules Update: Monday evening January 11 (postponed) Presentation focuses on the new 2010 FITA procedures and rules. Flyer Sign up early, space is limited, a must for anyone that would like to host or support tournament target archers. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:00:56 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=390 The tournament will be held on January 23-24, 2010 at the Indoor Archery Range at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The 2010 ASAA Indoor Championship information and schedule are available at http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Indoor_Championship-Registration.pdf. Entry list and other information can be found at http://www.azjoad.com/2010/2010_ASAA_Indoor.htm. Contact azjoad@cox.net for more information. You may also register and pay online at https://event-manager.compete-at.com/Manager/event/home.do?eid=2021 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:25:30 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=389 Results, Pics, and the Story have been posted about the first leg of the Iron Archer at http://www.azjoad.com/2009/2009_iron_archer.htm. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:26:39 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=388 The new Desert Sky Archers begins Beginner JOAD and Adult classes on Jan. 8, 2010. Visit Desert Sky Archer’s website at http://www.desertskyarchers.com for all the details. Desert Sky Archers is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching, training and promoting archery in all forms. With a home at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona, Desert Sky Archers can offer a variety of spaces to learn and master archery. From the indoor facility to the FITA outdoor range an archer can practice and train for target archery. The Field and 3-D ranges provide an opportunity to master archery in the outdoor environment of the Arizona desert landscape. Desert Sky Archers promotes archery as a family activity and will offer eight-week sessions of classes to both youth and adults at beginner and intermediate levels. Individuals completing one class level are encouraged to register for the next level. The instructors with Desert Sky Archers will be able to work with archers who wish to hone their skills in this sport and possibility go on to competitive level archery. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:24:48 -0500 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=387 The Iron Archer Arizona Tournament Series will be held at the newly remodeled Indoor Air Pistol Range at Ben Avery Shooting Facility. See the Iron Archer information page. As in the past, the series is comprised of several qualification Indoor rounds culminating in flighted Round Robin match play. All archers are welcome. Dates are: Nov. 21 (Qualification) Nov. 22 (Qualification) Dec. 5 (Qualification) Dec. 6 (Round Robin) Sign up now! For more information, contact Bob Pian at azjoad@cox.net. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:21:52 -0400 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=386 The 2009 ASAA Field Championship was held on Oct. 10-11, 2009 at Usery Mountain Park. The ASAA wishes to thank Richard Doria for all his hard work in preparing for a well attend Field shoot. Congratulations to all the competitors. See the complete Story and Results. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:59:00 -0400 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=385 An Intermediate Instructors Certification Course will be held on January 16 & 17 at Precision High School. The Class will be taught by Ed Votruba and Mike Cullumber. This class is for individuals who have little or no Archery experience and are looking to start a new Archery Club or will be working in a more established Archery Program. For more information on the class go to https://event-manager.compete-at.com/paseovistaarchery All are encouraged to take part in this class. Those in need of financial support are invited to submit a funding request to the Arizona State Archery Association (ASAA). Grants are available to those who can volunteer at a JOAD/Collegiate/Family Archery Club in Arizona at least twice a month. Grants are also available for those who wish to start and run a new JOAD/Collegiate/Family Archery Club in Arizona. All individuals that are interested in participating in an ASAA grant program will be required to contact the ASAA in writing with personal information and write a brief statement on how the Target Archery Community in Arizona will benefit from the grant. Each applicant will be required to pay for the class in advance and return to the ASAA proof of completion from the class instructors. Each application will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the ASAA Grant Review Committee. You may apply for the grant up to two weeks after the class has ended. Contact Mike Cullumber at mcullumber@cox.net for more information on this grant program. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:19:39 -0400 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=384 The 2009 Arizona Duel in the Desert Team Trials was held on Oct. 3-4, 2009 at the Papago Park Archery Range, hosted by the Papago FITA Archers. Arizona will be sending a full team to compete against their California counterparts on Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at El Dorado Park in Long Beach, CA. Each team member will shoot for match points that can be earned during each end, each distance and the final score. A full FITA is shot over a two day period. Congratulations to our 2009 Arizona Team and wish them “Good Bear Hunting” when you see them!! Results AZ Team Listing Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:44:02 -0400 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=383 The Town of Buckeye is planning a 6 week (one program per week on a Saturday) basic archery program for the Buckeye community youth. The ASAA would like to assist the Town of Buckeye by finding certified archery instructors that would be interested in teaching the program. The program is scheduled for the time frame from January 23rd through the first weekend of March, 2010 during the morning hours between 9-11AM. The times would be two (2) one-hour classes. The Town of Buckeye provides the equipment and has a Certified Level 1 instructor to help administer the program. The archery instructor for this program is a paid position. Mike Braunstein mbraunstein@cox.net is coordinating the effort for the ASAA. Interested parties may also contact the Town of Buckeye directly: Brian Guinn Recreation Programmer Town of Buckeye Community Services - Recreation Division 530 East Monroe Avenue Buckeye, Arizona, 85326 Phone: 623-349-6354 Fax: 623-433-6630 bguinn@buckeyeaz.gov Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:41:02 -0400 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=382 The annual Warrior Shootout (Indoor Archery) has been scheduled for Oct. 24th at Dine’ College in Tsaile, AZ. For details please see the registration form. Contact: Fray Gray berettag002000@hotmail.com Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:31:26 -0400 http://www.azarchery.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=381 The Arizona target archery community helped Arizona archers in 2009. See the complete story. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:52:16 -0400