Proposed Trad Calendar 2020

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Hi Everyone,

Here is the Proposed Trad Calendar for 2020.
Some shoots are still to be confirmed, so I will update the calendar as this happens.

cheers
sue

file removed 29/12/19 see post further down

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Hi.

I haven't received any more confirmations as yet, however, I thought I would just add a post to this thread - If anyone reading this should need information in future re the Trad shoot calendar, or you can contact me directly on swallace@wallacetradwoods.com

cheers
sue

[Outbackdad]

Thanks Sue

I will be keeping an eye out for updates here.

Eddie

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that's good Eddie, 'cause not all Trad archers are on Facebook.
cheers
sue

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here is an update for the Proposed Trad Calendar -Coffs Harbour has been confirmed - Stanthorpe Aug is not being held - NAFA Trad Tourney is on the calendar for Oct however the format is still to be confirmed - Chevallan Oct shoot may move.

cheers
sue

edit 30/12/19 - file removed

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but wait there's more - Chevallan Archery Park has moved to Sept 26/27 leaving the weekend free for NAFA Trad tourney oct 24/25, whatever the format shall be.

cheers
sue


file removed 22/02/2020

[Towball]

Hi Sue,
Correction to the calendar. The Hunter Valley Traditional Archers "Gathering" is to be held in its usual spot over the June long weekend 6th and 7th with camping commencing Thursday 4th through to 8th.
HVTA are an independent club. Fully Traditional bows and wooden arrows. No card is required as we have our own insurance.
Cheers Towball

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oops sorry I don't know what happened to the calendar upload - it has now been corrected. Sorry Towball, and thanks.

cheers
sue

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have received notification that Swan Hill Archery Club has cancelled the Trad shoot June 06/07, 2020.

cheers
sue

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I have been advised the Gladstone Longbow and Recurve Muster is not going to be held this year (May 2/3), basically they have not been attracting the numbers to make it worthwhile for the amount of time, energy required to set it up. No indication, at this stage of future years. I shall remove the shoot from the calendar.
regards
sue

[Outbackdad]

I have not missed a Gladstone shoot since I started Archery. Numbers have been down the last 2 or 3 years. It has always been a great shoot, will miss it.
Eddie

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Hi Eddie,

Dwindling attendance at traditional shoots appears to have started a few years back.

I have attended many traditional shoots over the last twenty years or so and a lot of archers attending those shoots were around my age.

I am on the wrong side of seventy and health issues have curtailed a lot of my archery activities. Perhaps the older archers are finding themselves in a similar situation.

Some other points that may be relevant;

The financial climate and the need to control household debt.

A lack of interest in traditional archery by the younger generation.

Is there reluctance by archers to buy additional gear to comply with equipment guidelines? Inconsistent equipment rules and bow category definitions.

Are there any other thoughts as to why numbers attending traditional shoots is on the decline?

Daryl.

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here is some of the reasons various clubs no longer hold trad shoots:
too much effort for very little outcome - bad weather keeping attendance low, so club interested wained - rule changes to make more inclusive, had the reverse effect - club support of the Trad archers had adverse outcomes - and I could go on, however that isn't going to benefit the clubs that are still holding good trad shoots.

Anyhooo I have a new calendar with the latest updates which includes 2 TAA club shoots - Mossman North Qld May 22 to 24 and Maydaan Dec date to be confirmed.

cheers
sue


19/03/20 File removed

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As at 19/03/20 the following shoots have been Cancelled due to the Covid 19 outbreak, following directive from either the clubs committee or the clubs association directive.
HVTA Andy Firth Memorial - NAFA Trad Rendevous - Kurwongbah Open

Here is the latest calendar, including shoots HELD and CANX

The Kurwongbah Open may be held a little later in the year.

[Towball]

Thanks Sue,
Just to save confusion in amongst all the COVID-19 shuffling and cancellation of events.
At this stage the HVTA Gathering is still on the calendar for June.
It is the Andy Firth Memorial Shoot at the end of March that has been cancelled.
We all need to follow government protocols at the moment, but more importantly be sensible and look after each other.
If that means we can't attend shoots for a while then so be it.
Cheers for now,
Towball

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sorry Towball I had noted the incorrect shoot title. That has now been corrected.

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Stawell Trad shoot May 30/31) has now also been Cancelled, and I don't think it will be the last

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A couple more Cancellations due to Covid-19

TAA Nationals 10/11 October @ Tenterfield and TAA NSW State Titles 17/18 Oct @ Coffs Harbour

2020 - not a great year for any archery I'm afraid.

not-very-cheery
sue