Centenary Archery Info to 30-Nov-2025
Centenary Archers Club Newsletter
Hi Centenary Archers Club members,
Club Rule Reminder: Our rules apply to everyone, from Visitor to President.
This Week
Monday, 24 November - Club Closed Sorry, no one was available to open this Monday. Life happens.
Wednesday, 26 November - 07:00-10:00 General Archery (Jim)
Thursday, 27 November - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Jim) & YouFor2032 class (Amanda)
Marcus Anear coaching (via video) at CAC (See Kristy for details)
Saturday, 29 November
8:30-12:00 Monthly Shoot (720) & OzBow (Scoring at 9:00) (Lionel & Georgia, Judge: TBA)
09:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: TBA)
10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Mark)
13:30-17:00 Marcus Anear coaching (in-person) at CAC (See Kristy for details)
Sunday, 30 November
09:00-12:00 Private Come & Try Class (Sandy)
09:30-13:00 Marcus Anear coaching (in-person) at CAC (See Kristy for details)
For Sale
• A donated wooden recurve bow. $5 + a good story/cause. (Pics & Details)
• A(nother) custom Personal Archery Target Butt (650mm x 640mm x 200mm) for sale by the club. $200 Available for inspection in the Green Titan Shed (ie. compound target) at the club. (pics)
• Private sale - A RH recurve bow setup ($220ono) & a Compound bow setup ($350)
Club News
• Congrats to Ellen, Mitchel, & Sarah; who represented us at the National Target Championships in Canberra this week! Ellen (15yo) was only bested by an ex-olympian, after taking her to a one arrow shoot-off; Ellen managed 5th in the OPEN recurve division! 👏👏👏🤯
• We need some backup people to open & close the club during the week, see the TBA’s below. Bernd will be away ✈ so alternates would be great! 🙏
• The water pump at the clubhouse has been replaced. On tap drinkable water is back up there.🚰
• The club’s 2025 Talent Encouragement funding has been decided & awarded; Congratulations & Thanks to Ellen, Liezel, Mitchell, Ruth, & Sarah. The club was happy to contribute. 💸
• Please welcome our newest, fully approved club members: 👏👏
(U18) Miles Rye & (70+) Jack Andrew Krame
Etiquette
Want to shoot at the club during a time that the club currently isn’t open? If you can convince an instructor or a coach, they can open up the club for you at any time. They all have access. Really, the only thing stopping the club from regularly being open more frequently is a commitment by individuals. E.g. We could be open every Sunday etc. if a few people were willing to commit to opening & closing regularly. If you’re keen, there is nothing stopping you from talking to an instructor or someone on the committee about it. We want the club’s facilities to be used more by the membership, we just need volunteers.
“Alternative” Archery Facts
If you leave your arrows undisturbed buried in the ground long enough, they will eventually grow & multiply. Note: Your experience may will vary.
Tip of the Week.
🏹👀🔍 How to be coached 🏫🎓🎯
We have a large number of Instructors/Coaches at our club & there is almost always at least one at the club. Most, if not all, are very approachable most of the time. If you’re not sure you can approach one, we have our free regular Saturday 10am-12pm coaching lane available to you, or you can just ask them for short/quick advice. Most of that is also free. Longer & regular sessions may incur a fee, but that’s between you & the coach. Often you will need to approach them for help. Occasionally, they will offer it to you unsolicited. If the latter, feel free to say no, especially if you’re being coached regularly by someone else, or tell them what your existing coach has you focusing on. The only time they won’t respect that is if you’re doing something unsafe etc. Some people are happy to just fling arrows at something while some want to improve & go as far as they can in the sport. A coach can’t read your mind, they will often assume you don’t want or need help. Thus it is typically you who will need to make the first move.
Safety Tip
🌅 Summer is coming! 🌞
• Put on plenty of sunscreen. Re-apply it regularly.
• Wear an appropriate hat & sunglasses. Consider an umbrella when going to the target.
• Try to remain in the shade as much as possible.
• Drink plenty of water. Stay hydrated.
• If you start to feel unwell, dizzy, or faint. Immediately stop and let someone know. Heat stroke is a real & serious threat.
• The DOS will monitor the weather conditions & may close the field if conditions are bad.
• Ask the DOS if we can all shoot from the shade structure (add 5m to all distances)
The Month ahead
Monday, 1 December - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: TBA)
Tuesday, 2 December - 10:00-13:00 RSPCA Blow Dart training. No visiting the club during it.
Wednesday, 3 December - 07:00-12:00 General Archery (Jim/David)
Thursday, 4 December - 16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Jim) & YouFor2032 class (Amanda)
Marcus Anear coaching (via video) at CAC (See Kristy for details)
Saturday, 6 December 🎄CAC Xmas/EOY Party, Games, & Presentations. 🎅
10:00 to close Par-tay! RSVP by email to in...@centenaryarchers.org.au for catering purposes.
Families, kids, partners, & Eskys welcome. Lunch, drinks & activities provided free! No need to bring your archery gear as club bows & arrows are to be used. BYO Chairs
• Which archer will be crowned Christmas Clout Champion this year? 🏹🏹🏹 ↘ ↘🎄↘
• Who will be awarded the Ross Larsen Medal(s)? 🥇🥇
• Why do 🍉, 🎃, & 🍏s always choose the worst day possible to attack our club?
• Who’s name will get added to the MMMMMM Barry Trophy this year?
• Will the kids win against Rob in the annual Water Balloon fight? 🎈
• Who will ride Binky to fame & glory this year in the Iron Bow challenge? 🐎🏹🎯 (Probably Alex!)
• Will last year’s Elimination Shoot Champion get eliminated?
• Will “Pin the tail …” - Visually-Impaired archer style team game be a hit .. or a Miss this year?
• Don’t blink, or you might miss the winners of the Speed Shooting comp! ⏱⇶⇶⏱
• How many archers will outdo themselves with overly Festive Attire?🎅🍍🤶
Sunday, 7 December - Club Closed
Monday, 8 December - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: Bernd)
Wednesday, 10 December - 07:00-12:00 General Archery (Jim/David)
Thursday, 11 December
16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd) & YouFor2032 class (Amanda)
Marcus Anear coaching (via video) at CAC (See Kristy for details)
Saturday, 13 December
08:30-17:00 General Archery. (TBA)
10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Pierre)
10:00-13:00 Members-only Beginners Course - Week 1 of 2 (TBA) - Register.
Sunday, 14 December - 09:00-12:30 General Archery. (Sarah)
Monday, 15 December - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: Bernd)
Thursday, 18 December
16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd) & YouFor2032 class (Amanda)
Marcus Anear coaching (via video) at CAC (See Kristy for details)
Saturday, 20 December
08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: Brian)
10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Rob)
10:00-13:00 Members-only Beginners Course - Week 2 of 2 (TBA)
Sunday, 21 December - Club Closed
Monday, 22 December - 08:30-12:00 & 16:00-18:00+ General Archery. (AM: David; PM: Bernd)
Thursday, 25 December
16:00-18:00+ General Archery (Bernd) & YouFor2032 class (Amanda)
Marcus Anear coaching (via video) at CAC (See Kristy for details)
Saturday, 27 December
08:30-17:00 General Archery. (Close: Sarah)
10:00-12:00 Coaching lane (Salomon)
Sunday, 28 December - closed