Records Officer Monthly Report – May 2023

June 1, 2023

Welcome to the second report of the 2023 outdoor shooting season! Overall it has been a busy month with archers taking an active part in a number of competitions, as well as working their way through the 252 award and AGB progress schemes.

Success in both the Brixham Open Rose and DCAS Summer Postal shows that since restarting after ‘lockdown’ the club is performing well when compared to other DCAS clubs.

Club Records

Four new club records were set, one existing club record equaled, and four existing records beaten in May.

Certificates were awarded to the following archers:

  • Jack Cunningham – U14 Men’s Recurve record for:
    • Short Junior Warwick (now Warwick 30) – Score 343 (previous record 326)
  • Jill Hudson – Senior Women Longbow Record for:
    • Warwick – Score 144 (no previous record)
  • Jenni Mattock – Senior Women’s Barebow record for:
    • Warwick 30 (was Short Junior Warwick) – Score 349  (no previous score)
  • Corey Richardson – Senior Men’s Compound record for:
    • Windsor 50 (was Short Windsor) – Score 871  (no previous score)
  • Neill White – Senior Men’s Longbow record for:
    • Long Warwick – Score 181 (previous record 58)
    • Long Windsor (Albion) – Score 451 (previous record 286)
    • Hereford / Bristol I – Score 561, which equals the current club record and so is jointly held.
  • Steve Marsh – Senior Men’s Barebow record for:
    • Warwick 50 (was Short Warwick) – Score 346 (previous record 340)
    • Bristol V – Score 1178 (no previous record)
  • John Pengilley – Senior men’s Recurve record for:
    • Bristol III – Score 1036 (previous record 904)

Classifications

 The following Classification Badges were awarded under the new Archery GB Classification Scheme:

  • Nick Tripp – Archer 2nd Class
  • Corey Richardson – Archer 2nd Class
  • Paul Horsley – Archer 1st Class
  • John Pengilley – Archer 1st Class

More information on classification can be found here, or speak to me on a shooting night. You can start to shoot classification rounds once you have achieved your 20 yard 252 or AGB Progress award and then start working towards your first Archer Classification.

252 Scheme and Progress Awards

Badges were awarded to the following archers:

  • John Pengilley:
    • 50yd – Progress
  • Steve Marsh:
    • 40yd – Progress
    • 80yd – 252
  • Corey Richardson:
    • 50yd – 252 & Progress
    • 60yd – 252
  • Neill White:
    • 60yd – 252 & Progress
  • Terry Harris:
    • 40yd – Progress
  • Linda Wright:
    • 60yd – Progress
  • Paul Horsley:
    • 50yd – 252 & Progress
  • Paul Warren:
    • 50yd – Progress
  • Graeme Bullock:
    • 30yd – Progress
  • Stacey Warren:
    • 20yd – 252 & Progress
    • 30yd – 252 & Progress
  • Josie:
    • 20yd – 252 & Progress
    • 30yd – 252 & Progress
  • Jack:
    • 20yd – 252 & Progress
  • Seraya:
    • 10yd – 252

More information on the two progress schemes can be found here, or speak to me at one of our club sessions.

Competitions

DCAS Summer Postal League

The club had a really great start to the DCAS Summer Postal competition with 5 out of our 8 teams winning, which shows that as a club we are at least on a par with most of the rest of the Devon and Cornwall clubs, and currently better than some. However, as this was the first round I am sure that we will start to see the scores improving as the season progresses.

The following scores were entered for May:

Unfortunately the Longbow team were beaten by Exeter, who shot the highest score in Division 2 (553) and the third highest across both divisions.

We only shot enough rounds to enter two scores in our 4th Short Warwick team and they were beaten by Brixham ‘C’.

We also only had 3 juniors shooting in May, so we entered no score for the second junior team. However, the Junior A team are leading their Division so well done to Jack, Josie & Oliver.

Individually Jack is currently the highest scoring U16 Recurve Boy archer, so well done Jack.

After the first month the team standings are as follows:

  • Long Warwick Compound Team – 3rd place in Division 1
  • Warwick Longbow team – 4th place in Division 2
  • Short Warwick Team A – 3rd place in Division 1
  • Short Warwick Team B – 2nd place in Division 2
  • Short Warwick Team C – 2nd place in Division 3
  • Short Warwick Team D – 4th place in Division 4
  • Short Junior Warwick Team A – 1st place in Division 2
  • Short Junior Warwick Team B – 5th place in Division 2; we currently do no have enough juniors to shoot this round, but we could in the coming months

We need to build on this success so can I please remind you all that this is a monthly competition so we all need to be shooting our Warwick rounds for entry into the June round. This is open to all club members who are currently capable of shooting the relevant distances.

Details of the competition can be found here.

DCAS Summer Postal League Scores – May 2023

DCAS Summer Postal League Tables – May 2023

Brixham Open Rose

Five Yelverton Bowmen archers took to the field in the Brixham Open Rose Competition on Sunday 28th May. The constantly changing wind and hot conditions made it challenging for all competitors who took part in the well organised event. The event was attended by clubs all over Devon and Cornwall, and included a full range of experience levels from Archery GB team members to one person who had been shooting for 12 weeks. Despite the changeable wind conditions all of our archers performed very well.

Corey, Linda and Neill all won competition medals. Linda and Neill won Rose Awards, and Neill shot a new Longbow 50+ National Record with his Hereford/Bristol I score of 561.

A full report of the day can be found in the club news section.

All the Yelverton Bowmen archers who took part have been encouraged by their participation and are looking forward to entering more external competitions. Details of forthcoming competitions can be found on the club events page.

Coronation Competition

So far only 5 score sheets have been submitted for the club Coronation Competition. Three have qualified for a Gold medal and two for silver.

The competition runs to the end of August and details can be found here, anyone with a 20 yard 252 or AGB Progress award can shoot a Windsor round and be in with the chance to win a Coronation medal. Shooting a successful Windsor round will also go a long way towards an Archer Classification.

If you have any questions please talk to me at one of our club sessions.


John Pengilley,

Records Officer, Yelverton Bowman

Great day for Yelverton Bowmen at the Brixham Open Rose Competition

May 29, 2023

Five Yelverton Bowmen archers took to the field in the Brixham Open Rose Competition on Sunday 28th May. The constantly changing wind and hot conditions made it challenging for all competitors who took part in the well organised event. The event was attended by clubs all over Devon and Cornwall, and included a full range of experience levels from Archery GB team members to one person who had been shooting for 12 weeks. Despite the changeable wind conditions all of our archers performed very well.

Jamie Pruden shot a Recurve Men’s Bristol II Round and despite only having his new arrows for a few weeks managed to score 908, with 142 hits and 36 golds. This further cements Jamie’s current Archer 1st Class status.

John Pengilley shot a Recurve 50+ Men’s Bristol III Round, and scored 1036, with 144 hits and 49 golds. This has set a new club record, and gives John 12 dozen arrows towards his Bowman 3rd Class status.

Corey Richardson shot a Compound U21 Men’s National Round and scored 550, with 72 hits and 35 golds, this was particularly impressive when you consider that Corey was shooting on the same boss as one of the Archery GB team members. Corey was presented with a medal and achieved six dozen arrows towards his Archer Class 1 status.

Linda Wright shot a Barebow 50+ Women’s Bristol II Round and scored 662, with 134 hits and 13 golds. This saw Linda presented with a competition medal, as well as achieving Black Rose badge, and gives Linda 12 dozen arrows towards her Bowman 3rd Class status.

Finally, Neill White shot a Longbow 50+ Men’s Hereford/Bristol I Round and scored 561, with 11 hits and 13 golds. This was a fantastic score and saw Neill presented with a competition medal, as well as achieving a Purple Rose medal (which is the highest possible). It also gave Neill his first score towards Master Bowman status. But above all that it also means that Neill can submit a claim for an Archery GB 50+ National Record, which currently stands at 547. Well done Neill, and I am sure the whole club wishes you well with your claim.

Phil Gillbanks, one of the judges on the day, said that he was glad to see Yelverton Bowmen coming to more competitions, and it would be good to keep that going. So if attending these competitions interests you please follow this link to the DCAS website where you can find a list of this seasons competitions.

The full results for the competition can be found on Ianseo.

King Charles III Coronation Competition

May 7, 2023

To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III Yelverton Bowmen will be hosting an internal completion to give all members the opportunity to win one of the following Bronze, Silver or Gold medals with an engraved reverse side.
The competition will run between Friday 5th May and Friday 25th August 2023, to give all club members the opportunity to take part.
There is some serious archery bling to be won!

Records Officer Monthly Report – April 2023

May 1, 2023

Welcome to the first Records Officer Monthly report for the 2023 outdoor season. There is a lot of news to include in this report so it is substantially longer than I intend it to be for future months.

Firstly for those new to the club, or archery in general, the outdoor season runs from 1st January to 31st December every year. Which means that Classification and progress/252 rounds can be shot at any club outdoor session.

Outdoor Classifications

Archery GB have this season revised the outdoor classification and handicap schemes, and linked them to a revised set of age categories. Details of these changes. More information on classifications and handicaps can be found here.

A copy of each of the classification tables can be found in the Records Officer folder in the storage cabin at Widewell.

In order for the Records Officer to assess your classification level and handicap you will need to complete your Yelverton Bowmen Record Card and return it to me at the end of each month.

These cards should only be used for Classification rounds shot at either club shooting/target days or other Archery GB affiliated competitions (including DCAS). They should not be used for recording 252 or Archery GB Progress scores.

If you do not have your record card yet and are intending to shoot classification rounds please come and see me at a club shooting session.

Archery GB Progress Awards

Archery GB have also introduced a new progress scheme. This has not superseded the 252 scheme; the club has decided to run both schemes in parallel. Both schemes are designed to focus new and improving archers on progressing though their archery journey to the point of being able to commence classification rounds as soon as possible, and then rising up through the Archer and Bowman ranks.

More details of this scheme can be found here and score sheets and be obtained from here or can be collected from the records officer folder in the storage cabin at Widewell School. Completed score sheets should be signed by the archer and a witness, and handed to the Records Officer for assessment before a badge can be awarded.

252 Scheme

The 252 Scheme is still running and score sheets are available to print from here or can be collected from the records officer folder in the storage cabin at Widewell. Completed score sheets should be signed by the archer and a witness, and handed to the Records Officer for assessment before a badge can be awarded.

Competitions

DCAS Postal Competition

The club have re-joined the DCAS Summer Postal competition and have 8 teams included in the event which runs from May to August. More information can be found on the DCAS Postal Competition page on the club website.

Any club member can take part in the competition providing they are able to shoot the relevant distance, i.e. have a 40 yard 252 to allow a Warwick 50 (previously Short Warwick) to be shot.

Scores must be recorded on a club Warwick score sheet, signed by the archer and a witness, as well as the field captain, and returned to me by the end of the month. We will need at lease 3 Long Warwick Compound individual scores, 3 Warwick Longbow individual score, 12 short Warwick combined (but not compound) individual scores and 6 Junior short Warwick combined (max 2 compound) individual scores each month. So please get your May scores in as soon as possible.

Note – DCAS have confirmed that scores submitted for the Summer Postal do not automatically count towards a Bowmen, however as they are intended to be shot on a club Target Day I see no reason why the club cannot count them.

Yelverton Bowmen King Charles III Coronation Competition

The club has also introduced a outdoor season long Coronation Competition offering every club member the opportunity to win either a bronze, silver or gold medal. Medals will be awarded at the end of the season.

 

Details of the competition can be found on the Coronation Competition page on the club website.

As the club has declared that all outdoor sessions up to the end of the Coronation Competition are effectively classed as Target days in accordance with Rule 313, all scores shot in accordance with AGB rules and filed on a completed club score sheet can be counted towards Bowman classification.

April Results

Club Records

Certificates were awarded for the following club records:

  • John Pengilley – Senior Men’s Recurve record for:
    • Junior Warwick (now Warwick 40) – Score 370 (no previous record)
  • Jenny Kerchey – Senior Women’s Recurve:
    • Short Windsor – Score 748
  • Steve Marsh – Senior Men’s Barebow:
    • Windsor – Score 802
    • Short Warwick – Score 340
    • Warwick – Score 314
    • Long National – Score 336
  • Neill White – Senior Men’s Longbow:
    • Long National – Score 230
    • Portsmouth (Single Face) – Score 490
    • Short National – Score 431
    • Short Warwick – Score 305
    • National – Score 305
    • Short Windsor – Score 618
    • WA18 (Single Face) – Score 374
  • Corey Richardson – Senior Men’s Compound:
    • Portsmouth (single face) – Score 547
    • Junior Warwick (now Warwick 40) – Score 414
  • J Nuttall – U14 Women’s Barebow:
    • Short Junior Warwick (now Warwick 30) – Score 252
  • J Cunningham – U14 Men’s Recurve record for:
    • Short Junior Warwick (now Warwick 30) – Score 326 (previous record 294)

Classifications

Badges were awarded for the following classifications:

  • Indoor:
    • Corey Richardson – D
    • Steve Marsh – E
    • Tim Tatum – F
  • Outdoor:
    • Jamie Pruden achieved a Archer 1st Class with 2 National scores of 454 & 448.

252 Scheme and Progress Awards

Badges were awarded to the following archers:

  • Corey Richardson:
    • 30yd – 252 & Progress
    • 40yd – 252 & Progress
  • Steve Marsh:
    • 20yd – Progress
    • 30yd – Progress

Competitions

St George’s Day Competition

On 23rd April 11 archers took the field to compete in the Yelverton Bowmen St Georges day competition. On a good day for shooting some impressive scores were shot, including 4 club records. The majority of archers shot either Archer or Bowman qualifying scores. The results card is shown below and due to the variety of ages, bow styles and rounds shot the club have awarded the following medals:

·        Best Overall Score & Handicap – Corey Richardson – Score 414, Handicap 43

·        Best Classification Ranking score – Linda Wright – Bowman 2nd Class

·        Best Junior Score – J Cunningham – Score 326

An additional prize was awarded on the day of the competition to Steve Millard for the best outfit.

Archer dressed in St. Georges Day related attire taking aim

 

Grand Day Out

Only one Yelverton Bowman competed in this years DCAS Grand Day Out. Jamie Pruden shot a National round in testing, wet conditions and posted a score of 502. This saw Jamie placed 9th overall in the Senior Men’s Recurve category and gives him 6 dozen arrows towards his Bowman 3rd Class.

Congratulations to Jamie.


And congratulations to all of those who set records or received awards this month.

John Pengilley,

Records Officer, Yelverton Bowman

St. George’s Day Warwick Round Shoot

April 23, 2023

A great St. George’s day shoot was had by all today. Weather held up and was a great way to kick off the outdoor season. Turn out was strong and all had a good time blowing the outdoor archery cobwebs away.

Results will be collated and released throughout the week.

Thank you to Pops (John Pengilley, Records Officer) for arranging the shoot and all to that attended.

Archer dressed in St. Georges Day related attire taking aim

DCAS 45th Open Indoor Championships

January 21, 2023

The DCAS 45th Open Indoor Championships will be held on the 26th February 2023 on our home ground at the YMCA Plymouth. Members can enter via the DCAS website or by completing the application form we have emailed you.

Beginners course running in March 2023

Next beginners course will run March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at the YMCA, Plymouth. Cost is £50 per person. Places are limited. Contact us via our Contact us page, or through our Facebook or Instagram pages

Winter Warmer competition

December 4, 2022

Kyrton Archer are running their Winter warmer competition in January 23. See their website for details

Indoor classification update for Barebow & Longbow

October 19, 2022

Our current indoor classification scheme only caters for Recurve and Compound shooters, leaving other bow styles at a disadvantage and struggling to compete.

With this in mind the committee and club have decided to extend the classifications to Barebow and Longbow for Portsmouth scores.

The Longbow classification will include other traditional bows without a shelf.

The usual rules apply for a classification rating; three separate qualifying (witnessed) scores must be submitted to the Records officer to gain an award and ultimately what everyone wants, a badge. Make sure you get a score card from Paul if you don’t have one already.

You can now download the updated score sheets from the records page

Halloween 2022 Fun shoot

On Tuesday 25th October we will be holding a SPOOKTACULAR fun shoot for Halloween.

Fancy dress is optional – as some don’t need it ;P We do remind you that if you want to shoot in fancy dress, please make sure you don’t have loose items that may catch in your bow!

This shoot will be open to all members.

We’ll also run a raffle for the evening, with all proceeds to the club.