By Bill Mackieson
Over the weekend of the 8 and 9 July, the Yering District Archers hosted the National and State Indoor Archery Championships at Wandin East.
We had 70 archers varying from aged 10 to 70+ competing for National and State rankings over that two day period.
This is an annual event in which more than 800 archers compete in all states and territories.
One of our senior members, Ron Baddeley, shooting in recurve 70+ division obtained a new state record for Victoria, and is a champ in his own right. His ranking is now number 1 for Victoria and number 3 nationally.
One of our junior male compound bow members under 14 division, 11 year old Ethan shot extremely well with a state ranking of number 4 and nationally number 8. We could say ‘watch this space’.
Our youngest and oldest shooter, were national champions. Overall Yering District Archers performed excellent and we should be proud of the dedication and practice that our members contribute to our local club.
We are most grateful Mr Ray Barrett Chairman of Bendigo Bank in Wandin/Seville branch, who as our sponsor made the event happen.
Thanks also to Cr Tim Heenan, Shire of Yarra Ranges for making the venue available and supplying the amenities.
The event was opened by one of our ongoing supporters, our Federal Member Mr Aaron Violi, who along with Ray Barrett, fired the opening special ‘golden arrows’ cheered on by all present.
