This will be a 'trad only' event, for historical bows and modern laminated longbows/recurves. It's a one day event, as we don't have the necesarry permission to camp overnight on the Deakin University grounds.
We will have 30 x 3D targets set out on 3 separate courses, much the same as we had last year. Also, like last year, will will host the biggest and most exciting flu-flu / flying disk event in Victoria straight after the 3D is finished.
Only wooden arrows fletched with feathers will be eligible for the prizes, but feel free to use your synthetic arrows if you're not fussed about that sort of thing.
Breakfast and lunch, as well as hot beverages and cold drinks will be available on the day at the usual low prices.
The shoot will kick off at 9.30am sharp, after a warm up session at the practice butts. The 'Lilydale' rules will apply for the 3D event. For those who are not familiar with the "Lilydale rules', you can shoot up to two arrows per target, but only the last arrow shot will be the scoring one. These rules add a whole new dimension to the event, where you can push your luck to the limit, if you're cocky enough (or silly enough
).You will need to bring approximately 8 to 12 field arrows and 6 flu-flu arrows. If you don't own any flu-flus, don't worry as the club has plenty which you will be able to borrow on the day.
We sincerely hope that the Victorian trad archer community will support Victoria's only 'tradional only' club by attending this event.
Don't forget, it's now very easy to get to the Jarvis Oval, as the Geelong Ring Road is now complete right through to the venue. Once you get to the end of the Ring Road (where the traffic lights are), you turn right and travel for about 200 metres to the next intersection where you turn right again (into Pigdons Rd). The main entrance to Deakin Uni is only a few hundred metres up the road, on the left. It's less than one kilometre from the end of the Ring Road, so there's no excuse for not coming.
Come and enjoy some of the nicest 3D terrain in the state. You will find our target placement very interesting. The distances will generally be rather short, but they will still be challenging to our more experienced competitors. We will have some extreme up hill and down hill shots. The absolute maximum range for the adult shooters will be 30 metres, but most shots will be considerably closer than this. It will be a great day out.
The offical flyer for this event will be posted sometime in the near future.
Mark this shoot down on your calendars. Don't miss it. I hope to see you there.
Mick
...........Bill
, for I'll not be able to attend. My little brother is able to come home from interstate and we'll all be celebrating his 50th birthday 