Centenary Archery Info to 1-Feb-2026 (Monday shoot CANCELLED!)

[Centenary Archers Club Newsletter]

Hi Centenary Archers Club members,

MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY CHANGES

Due to the extreme weather (heat) forecast for Monday, the club is deciding to err on the side of caution, by cancelling the “Indoor” shoot & the planned BBQ. The club will be open very early instead (7:30-9:30am) to escape the heat and may remain open later in the day. Basically, if it is heading towards 35℃ or higher, don’t bother! We will be closed.

Club Rule Reminder:

Only Target & Field pointed arrows are allowed. E.g. Broadhead arrows are banned.

This Week

Monday, 26 January - 🩴🏖 Lamb Day 🌞🏏 (Public Holiday)

07:30-09:30 General Archery. (Open:  Bernd)

09:30-12:00 The Great Indoor Outdoor shoot of 2026 🏉(🥩π)🦘🚗 (Scoring at 10:00)

12:00-13:00 Youth Fundraising BBQ (Dean) (It ain’t Aussie day without a BBQ!) 🌭🍔

15:00-17:30 The Great Indoor Outdoor shoot of 2026 🏉(🥩π)🦘🚗 (Scoring at 15:30)

Wednesday, 28 January - 07:00-12:00 General Archery (Jim & David)

Thursday, 29 January - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd)

Saturday, 31 January

08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: Chris)

09:00-12:30 Pre-Come & Try season Working/Fletching Bee (in Clubhouse AirCon!) 🪶🐝

10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Mark)

February

Sunday, 1 February - Closed - Working bee - Undercover surface replacement at C&T end. 🏗🚧

Club News

• The Longbow Spectacular has been moved a week early (14th of Feb). Brian forgot he was attending the L1 Coaching course on the previous date. D’oh! 🤦

• We will be replacing & trialing a new ground surface (compacted crusher dust) under-cover at the Come & Try end of the field. If it is successful, we will look to replace all the roadbase surfaces. 🚧

• Robin Hood Alert - Michael Schilling joins the elite few by melding two good arrows into (n)one.

Etiquette

The club needs a handful of volunteers to help maintain the club’s arrows. E.g Replacing fletches. Without these arrows in working order, we can’t run Come & Try classes, which brings in most of the club's income. Without that income, we’d have no choice but to pass on the significant running costs to members. All that is required is a commitment of a few hours a month, which can be done at home in front of the TV. The club will supply all the training, tools, & consumables. Let someone on the committee know if you can help out. 

Come to the 31 January Pre-Come & Try season Working/Fletching Bee 🪶🐝

“Alternative” Archery Facts

Did you know that whilst shooting at clubs & during competitions there is an expectation of shooting in silence & you can be cautioned for making noise. However at World Ranking events & the Australian Nationals all have music blaring, and during Match Play events, the crowd is expected to not be quiet while people are shooting.

I know. *shrug* Archery Rules. Go figure!

Tip of the Week.

🦶 Footwear 🦶

As target archers, we want a repeatable stable stance when on the shooting line. We want our weight spread evenly on our feet, with just a slight bias to the balls of our feet. Hence, comfortable flat soled shoes are the way to go; The flatter, the better. Beware that a lot of running/training/sport-style shoes have a more rounded sole. They will give you a less solid grounding and reduced repeatability & stability. Per safety rules, they must also fully enclose the foot.

Another type of footwear to consider are some waterproof boots. Archery fields can get very soggy & wet. Shooting with wet shoes, socks, & feet is no fun.

Safety Tip

🏃💨 No running 🏃💨

As a child, you were told & learnt to never run with scissors; Arrows are just as bad. So don’t. Unlike scissors, arrows also like to embed themselves in targets at face height, and love pointing out of the ground at optimal angles for injury. That’s all before we get to tripping hazards etc. The sport of Target Archery is not a race, there is no need to run, jog, or even power walk. The DOS will always wait for you to get behind the line safely.

To quote a very experienced SQAS archer: “Take your time; Be quick about it!”.

The Month ahead

Monday, 2 February - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: Bernd)

19:00-20:30 Management Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 4 February - CLOSED due to no available people to open. Any offers?

Thursday, 5 February - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd)

Saturday, 7 February

08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: Lionel) 

08:30-12:00 Morning OzBow & 720 Club Shoot (ChrisK)
10:00-13:00 Come & Try class. (Instructors: AlexR, Kate, Shane, AlexF)
10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (MichaelB)

Sunday, 8 February - closed

Monday, 9 February - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (Bernd)

Wednesday, 11 February - 07:00-10:00 General Archery (Jim)

Thursday, 12 February - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd)

Saturday, 14 February - 💘💕🍫🕯 St. Cupid’s Day  💋💝💑🍬

08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: Sarah)

10:00-13:00 Come & Try class. (Instructors: Bronwyn, Dale, Scott, AlexH)

10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (MichaelS)
13:30-16:00 Longbow & Traditional Spectacular Gala with prizes! 🎁 (Scoring at 14:00) (Brian)

14:00-16:00 Feb Mid Month 900 & OzBow shoot (ChrisK)

Sunday, 15 February - closed

Monday, 16 February - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: Bernd)

Wednesday, 18 February - 07:00-10:00 General Archery (Jim)

Thursday, 19 February - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd)

Saturday, 21 February 

08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: TBD)

08:30-12:00 Morning OzBow & 720 Club Shoot (ChrisK)
10:00-13:00 Come & Try class. (Instructors: Hayden, Heming, Shane, Bec)
10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Rob)
09:00-1600 SQAS L1 Coaching course at SVTA (Alisha, Brian, Don, Ellen, Kristy, Liezel, & Tim)

Sunday, 22 February - SQAS Youth Development Day at CAC

09:00-15:00 General Archery. (Close: TBD)

09:00-15:00 SQAS Youth Development Day (Free inc. lunch) (Register by 8pm Feb 18)

Monday, 23 February - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: Bernd)

Wednesday, 25 February - 07:00-10:00 General Archery (Jim)

Thursday, 26 February - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd)

Saturday, 28 February 

08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: Brian)

10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Salomon)

14:00-16:00 OzBow & Monthly Medal Event (720) (ChrisK)

March

Sunday, 1 March - closed

Monday, 2 March - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: Bernd)

Wednesday, 4 March - 09:00-12:00 General Archery (Jim)

Thursday, 5 March - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd)

Saturday, 7 March

08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: ChrisK) 

08:30-12:00 Morning OzBow & 720 Club Shoot (ChrisK)
10:00-13:00 Come & Try class. (Instructors: Mark, Joslyn, Dale, Brydon)
10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Sandy)

Sunday, 8 March - closed