Events 2014
150th anniversary of the first Archery Tournament in Ballarat
On the 26th & 27th December 1864, a large Fete was held in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens to raise money for the erection of the Ballarat District Orphan Asylum.
This is only 10 years after Eureka.
The first two archery clubs in Ballarat, The Foresters Archery Club and Webster Street Archery Club (The Ladies Club) held a 100 yard shoot in the botanical gardens.
The entry fees paid on the day were donated to the Orphan's building fund.
On the 27th December 2014, the Wendouree Archery Club recognised the 150th Anniversary of the first tournament with a Challenge shoot at the club grounds, Prince of Wales Park, Lake Gardens. Archers from across Victoria and new South Wales competed
As the orphanage no longer exists, the entry fees paid on the day were donated to the Paediatric & Adolescent Unit at the Ballarat Base Hospital with an official handover on Tuesday 10 February 2015. The amount raised including the profit from the catering was $250.
This is only 10 years after Eureka.
The first two archery clubs in Ballarat, The Foresters Archery Club and Webster Street Archery Club (The Ladies Club) held a 100 yard shoot in the botanical gardens.
The entry fees paid on the day were donated to the Orphan's building fund.
On the 27th December 2014, the Wendouree Archery Club recognised the 150th Anniversary of the first tournament with a Challenge shoot at the club grounds, Prince of Wales Park, Lake Gardens. Archers from across Victoria and new South Wales competed
As the orphanage no longer exists, the entry fees paid on the day were donated to the Paediatric & Adolescent Unit at the Ballarat Base Hospital with an official handover on Tuesday 10 February 2015. The amount raised including the profit from the catering was $250.
Official Opening
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On the shooting Line
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1st Place - Neil Nickless 955
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2nd Place Tim Tune 906
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3rd Place - Justin Burnett 904
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Team Winners - Tim Tune, Justin Burnett & Mitch Rogers 2683
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President John Blake presenting cheque to Clinton Griffiths Manager Paediatric & Adolescent Unit with Secretary Phil Greenbank.
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Springfest 2nd November 2014 - Archery Display
Members Phil Greenbank, Neil Nickless, Judy, Elizabeth & James McCracken, & Nelson Tuncks spent either part of or all day at Springfest on the shores of Lake Wendouree, with our annual archery display and shooting demonstrations.
Throughout the day we had over 330 visitors to the marquee asking questions, watching the shooting display or picking up our Come N Try discount vouchers. The club brochures ran out by 2pm. The same number as last year which we ended up taking home some of them.
With only a few club members assisting, the result on the day for the club was very good.
Only one problem (for our Come N Try instructors) with over 75 vouchers handed out, the Come N Try sessions over the next few weeks, may see the shooting lines a bit crowded.
Throughout the day we had over 330 visitors to the marquee asking questions, watching the shooting display or picking up our Come N Try discount vouchers. The club brochures ran out by 2pm. The same number as last year which we ended up taking home some of them.
With only a few club members assisting, the result on the day for the club was very good.
Only one problem (for our Come N Try instructors) with over 75 vouchers handed out, the Come N Try sessions over the next few weeks, may see the shooting lines a bit crowded.
Springfest Archery site
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Nelson's Recurve
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Phil's Longbow
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Kryal Castle Inaugural Archery Tournament - 11 & 12 January 2014
The Wand Shoot
Shooting of the Running Boar
The Sunday Team
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Phil Greenbank WAC plus 11 other competitors from archery clubs and re-enactment societies took part on Day 1 Saturday with 9 competing on the Sunday. All archers were encouraged to dress for the occasion. (It also gave you free entry to the castle) SATURDAY RESULTS The Speed Shoot WINNER - Matthew Keating (with 9 arrows in 30 seconds) RUNNERS UP - Cameron Mc Intyre The Wand Shoot WINNER - John Sultana RUNNERS UP - Vicky Creed Shoot of the Running Boar WINNER - Matthew Keating RUNNERS UP - John Sultana Traditional Target Shoot WINNER - Guenter Licht RUNNERS UP - John Sultana DAY CHAMPION - Matthew Keating SUNDAY RESULTS The Fearra Wreath Shoot WINNER - Guenter Licht RUNNERS UP - Sheryn Licht Bell Shoot WINNER - Guenter Licht RUNNERS UP - Sheryn Licht Combat Archery Display - Archers were to shoot an apple off the helmet of one of the ground knights in armour. Congratulations to Vicky Creed managed to knock the apple off will no trouble at all! DAY CHAMPION - Sheryn Licht OVERALL WEEKEND CHAMPION - Guenter Licht |
