Scottish Field Archery Association News Archive
The IFAA and FITA have signed a Mermorandum of Mutual Acknowledgement concerning the mutual agreed understanding of the role that both parties play in the world of archery and related sports activities.
The full text can be seen on the IFAA Web Site
Any SFAA archer wishing to take part in the IFAA 2010 Mail Match can pay the entry fee to the SFAA. We will then send a single payment to the IFAA Treasurer avoiding each member incurring bank charges.
To take advantage of this please send a cheque for £ 9 to Linda Sutherland before 31st December 2009.
Please add your SFAA membership number and shooting style to the rear of the cheque.
The SFAA is proud to announce, two World Archery Indoor Champion's, Alan Abernethy and Philip Sutherland. Alan won the adult compound division and Philip won veteran compound division in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The shoot was held on 22nd October till 24th October.
The SFAA would like to extend a huge congratulations to both of them. Alan came into the sport 2 years ago and Philip is his coach, what a remarkable achievement. The SFAA wishes them all success in future competitions.
Wolfstar Archers indoor venue has re-opened for the Autumn session on Mondays 18.30 to 21.00 and on Fridays from 19.00 to 21.30 but will be closed on 18th Sept and 21st Sept 2009 due to Midlothian holiday weekend.
Newbattle Community Learning Centre
67 Gardiner Place
Newtongrange
EH22 4RT
Binatone MR300 Walkie Talkie used for marshalling, lost during SFAC on Redgauntlet Course?
Any information please contact Andy Logan logan@alogan.fsworld.co.uk or Fiona Cowburgh. fionacowburgh@hotmail.co.uk
Thank You
Adidas Bag found after Forest Spirit Shoot
Black adidas shoulder bag found after the Forest Spirit shoot 9th Aug, the owner can pick it up at the West Lothian shoot on 16th August from Ian Bolton.
EFAC 2009
Well done to all SFAA archers who took part in EFAC 2009 and congratulations to all the medal winners. The full results can be found here.
| Bob Tweedie | AMBB(C) | 3rd | Colin Campbell | VMBB(C) | 2nd |
| Dayle Ashall | CMBB(R) | 3rd | Sara Black | AFBH(C) | 2nd |
| Phil Sutherland | AMFS(C) | 2nd | Martin O'Nions | AMFS(C) | 3rd |
| Walter Buchanan | VMFS(C) | 1st | Sally Campbell | AFFS(C) | 1st |
| Pauline Ashall | AFFS(C) | 2nd | Murray Britton | JMFS(C) | 1st |
| Natasha Marr | JFFS(C) | 1st | Cameron Goodwin | CMFS(C) | 2nd |
| Lesley Logue | AFFS(R) | 1st B | Liam Marr | JMFS(R) | 2nd |
| Zoe Linton | CFFS(R) | 1st | Shona Donachie | CFFS(R) | 2nd |
| Rachel Donachie | CFFS(R) | 3rd | Sandra Russell | AFHB | 1st |
An update from Loet Smit regarding WFAC 2010 in Dahn.
Scotland has a number of guaranteed pre-registration places available. If you intend to attend WFAC 2010 please contact Phil Sutherland as soon as possible to note your interest so a place can be reserved for you.
If you use one of the pre-registration places please also ensure you send your full registration fee to Linda Sutherland by Friday 3rd July 2009 to allow her to bank it and make the necessary payment to DFBV.
We would like to re-introduce regular member meetings to the SFAA.
We have booked the Forth Lodge at the Bonaly Outdoor Centre from 7.30pm on Monday 18th May 2009.
Bonaly Outdoor Centre location.
Bonaly Outdoor Centre site map.
With these meetings we hope to foster greater communication and interaction between the members, board and clubs.
For the first meeting the following draft agenda is proposed. If you have any thoughts for additional items please feel free to send them via the website or speak to any of the directors.
- Welcome and outline of the purpose of the meetings
- Discussion and agreement regarding frequency of meetings
- Discussion and agreement regarding location of meetings
- Shooting Outside Scotland - clarification
- Additional winter shoots discussion - ideas to provide events during the indoor shooting months
- UK and I of I 2009
- Request for nominations for new SFAA directors
- AOB
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Important update: UK and I of I at Drum
Following the re-arrangement of the 2009 UK and I of I Championships to England we have regrettably decided to cancel the competition at Drum on the 4th and 5th of July 2009.
Details of the background to this have already been sent to members. If you did not receive this communication because your membership had not been renewed at the time please contact the secretary who will be happy to send you a copy.
Full refunds of entry fees will be sent to all members who have already entered the event in Scotland.
For those members not attending the 2009 UK and I of I we intend to arrange a fun shoot on Sunday 5th July, details will be posted shortly.
Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Important: Shooting Outside Scotland Update
Ensuring our members are properly insured when shooting at events not organised by the SFAA is of upmost importance. When we introduced the Shooting Outside Scotland form it appears some members have taken this as an intention to control and/ or manipulate shoots they can attend. This was in no way the intention and if it was perceived that way we apologise.
There has also been some constructive feedback on how this process could be improved so, effective immediately, the following apply:
- For the purposes of insurance ‘abroad’ is defined as outside the UK and Island of Ireland.
- For SFAA members taking part in shoots organised by UK or Island of Ireland IFAA affiliates no form is required and SFAA insurance is automatically extended.
- For all other shoots/ activites where the member is requesting cover under the SFAA insurance a form must be completed
Please note members shooting outside Scotland are subject to the same terms and conditions applied, by the insurer, when they shoot within the SFAA 'environment'.
Hopefully this will simplify things, reducing the number of forms to an absolute minumum while ensuring all our members are properly insured.
To further clarify and avoid any confusion, SFAA members attending the re-arranged UK and I of I in England on the 4th and 5th of July WILL be covered by SFAA insurance and DO NOT require to complete a form.
Thanks to all those who completed forms and provided feedback. We appreciate your patience as we try to strike the right balance. If you have any other comments or suggestions please feel free to submit those through the web site.
Shooting Outside Scotland Form (MS Word Form)Shooting Outside Scotland Form (PDF)
Folks Mathew Symmonds the President of the WFAA has been in touch to remind us that the registration fee for EFAC 2009 increases on the 1st of April.
Please also note there are now only 70 places left so if you intend to shoot at EFAC please get your entries in ASAP.
http://www.efac2009.com
New Scottish Indoor Records
Congratulations to Pauline Ashall, Richard Skorupa and Zoe Linton who each shot a new Scottish record at Sunday's Indoor Championships -).
Pauline Ashall AFFS(C) - 296
Richard Skorupa AMBB(R) - 204
Zoe Linton CFFS(R) - 249
Drum Field Archers have access to Gracemount Centre on a Monday evenings from 6.30 to 8.30pm, anyone wishing to go along should contact Pauline Ashall for details.
Argentina will be having their national elections on the 25th October 2009. Local legislation prevents the hosting of sports events during that day!
The IFAA therefore has accepted a one day change of the event date to:
Opening Ceremony: 21st October 2009
Closing Ceremony : 24th October 2009
Archers who hve already made reservations/bookings and cannot change the booking or can only change the booking with additional costs must please contact the IFAA Secretary.
Changes to US Visa Requirements and Competing at WBHC 2009
NEW AMERICAN VISA REQUIREMENTS
We have been informed by travel advisors that as from January 12, 2009, travelers without a USA Visa that are intending to stay for less than 90 days must comply with the new ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) system, and are required to obtain travel authorization prior to arriving in the US.
The US Government’s Advisory Statement for ESTA says, “All nationals and citizens of VWP (Visa Waiver Program) countries are required by law to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the USA under the VWP. This authorization may be obtained online through ESTA, a free internet application administered by the US Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), thru a government website.
The website is http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/.
So, archers from countries where the VWP applies should ensure they apply in plenty of time if they are intending to compete at the IFAA WBHC 2009 June 11-14, 2009.
Awards
In February, Phil Sutherland will be presented with an award from West Lothian Council in recognition of his achievements in field archery and Janet Penman will be presented with the Centenary Masters Award in Dunfermline in the same month.
Congratulations to both Phil and Janet.
2009 Shoot Calendar
The Scottish Field Archery Association 2009 shoot calendar can be found here.
WFAC 2010 Entry Details
Details regarding WFAC 2010 in Dahn, Germany can be found here as well as the pre-registration form and reserved starts list.
IFAA 2008 Presidents report and draft FITA agreement
A copy of the 2008 I.F.A.A Presidents report and a draft agreement with FITA.
IFAA 2008 Presidents report and draft FITA agreement
A copy of the 2008 I.F.A.A Presidents report and a draft agreement with FITA.
IFAA 2009 Indoor Mail Match
Any SFAA archer wishing to take part in the IFAA 2009 Mail Match can pay the entry fee to the SFAA. We will then send a single payment to the IFAA Treasurer avoiding each member incurring bank charges.
Please contact Phil or Linda Sutherland for further details.
We are sad to announce the death of Cyril Hindle, one of the SFAA's most loyal and dedicated founder members.
SFAA 2008 Annual General Meeting
The 2008 AGM will be held on 30th November 2008 at the Peter Sutherland Centre, Beecraigs Country Park at 1.00 pm for 1.30pm.
SFAA Rulebook for 2009
Folks the new SFAA Rule Book for 2009 is now available.
An update from our insurers regarding status and terms.
EFAC 2009 Registration and Update October 2008
An update from the Welsh Field Archery Association with registration form for EFAC 2009.
An update from the Welsh Field Archery Association with registration information for EFAC 2009.
The 2008 Scottish Field Archery Championships were a great success. Congratulations to the medal winners, thanks to all who took part and a huge thanks to Andy Logan, Ron Aikman and all members of Redgauntlet for their hard work in making it a tremendous event.
Some photographs from the Scottish Field Archery Championships 2008. If you have any others you would like to add to the gallery please send me a message through the feedback page.
SFAA 2008 Annual General Meeting
The 2008 AGM will be held on date, time and venue to be arranged, callout papers will be posted out shortly.
Scottish Field Archery Target Championships 2008
The entry form for the 2008 Scottish Field Archery Championships to be held on Sunday 14th September 2008 at Beecraigs Country Park target range is now available.
See the followiing link for further details: http://www.supersport.co.za/content.aspx?id=14470&des=content&view=full#ss2
Update from the IFAA
A rules update from the IFAA, information regarding the World Bow Hunter 2009 and the IFAA 40th anniversary logo competition ... more
Janet Penman - Profile of a Champion
A history of Janet's archery career ... more
Results from the Beltane Fun shoot, 21st June.
Drum Results
Results from the Drum field shoot, 15th June.
Scottish Records
Urgently requested, information from old Bulletins regarding Scottish records for Field, Hunter and Animal Rounds. These must have been shot at an S.F.A.A. National Championship.
Also if you think you have a Scottish Record and can supply proof, either scorecard or old bulletin etc. Then please let me know. This would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks, Andy Logan (logan@alogan.fsworld.co.uk)Mike Dodds eBay Search Site
I've spent the last few weeks creating a new website which makes it easier to find archery equipment for sale on eBay by categorising and filtering the listings.
It's early days yet, but I'd really like to get some feedback on what is there so far.
http://www.archery-equipment-uk.comDo you think the site is useful? What other categories would you like to see?
Please email any thoughts to ebaysite@scottishfieldarchery.co.uk
Thanks, Mike DoddsScottish Championships 2008 Trophies
Could all trophies awarded at the 2007 Scottish, please be returned in good time for their re-issue for 2008.
If you are going to return them on the weekend, please would you advise me by e-mail. This would be much appreciated.
Very Best Regards
A Logan (S.F.A.A. Shoot Director) logan@alogan.fsworld.co.uk
WFAA News and EFAC 2009
Latest news from the Welsh Field Archery Association and entry form for EFAC 2009.
West Lothian Results
Results from the West Lothian hunter shoot, 1st June.
World Indoors 2009
The website for the 2009 World Indoors is now available
Affiliated to the International Field Archery Association (IFAA)
Recognised by sportscotland as the governing body for field archery in Scotland.
