I’m delighted to report the results from the first ACF National Archery Competition.
The weather couldn’t have been better and liberal sun cream was in order!
The event was officiated by GB Archery Judges and run with the support of a local archery team, High Elm Archers.
Initially, there was a huge amount to take on board and we have certainly learned a lot, which will set us in good stead for 2024.
The Cadets did brilliantly, picking up the competition rhythm and scoring protocol quickly.
Target archery was challenging at the further distance with the Cadets receiving some first class coaching, improving both their confidence and scores. At the shorter distance, the team came into their own.
The real Robin Hood action came with the clout archery, a medieval practice which is enormous fun and was thoroughly enjoyed by all (including the adults). After a brief introduction it was game on!
Outside of the competition, the Cadets were excellent ambassadors for their Sectors and for London District. They made friends, were polite, displayed excellent camaraderie and kept their accommodation in excellent order. We even had a member of the public approach Staff at a service station to praise one of the Cadets for their kindness to his disabled father. They really were shining examples of the V&S.
I have to say an enormous and heartfelt thank you to the staff who attended to support the event:
Maj Konstantinious, GLSE
2LT Humphries, GLSE
SI Kenny, GLSW
The team couldn’t have worked harder and thanks to the professionalism, dedication, uplifting energy and sense of fun – the Cadets had a wonderful time and were looked after spectacularly well.
I am grateful to the PSS for their support and to all Staff who helped train the team and ensure they had the admin details in order to attend
The Cadets did extremely well. A summary of the results is as follows:
JUNIOR RESULTS |
SENIOR RESULTS |
TARGET ARCHERY |
TARGET ARCHERY |
Team Competition – 3rd Place O’Neill, NW Klotz, SE Henden, SE Humphries, SE |
Team Competition – 1st Place Sunderland, SE Barnes, SW Munera, SE Mignott, SE Team Competition – 3rd Place Borrego, SW Gentles, SE Beattie, SW Munera, SE |
Individual overall placement: 3rd Place - O’Neill, NW |
Individual overall placement: 1st Place – Sunderland, SE 2nd Place – Borrego, SW |
CLOUT ARCHERY |
CLOUT ARCHERY |
Team Competition – 1st Place O’Neill, NW Klotz, SE Henden, SE Humphries, SE |
Team Competition – 1st Place Mignott, SE Gentles, SE Sunderland, SE Barnes, SW |
Individual overall placement: 1st Place – Klotz, SE |
Individual overall placement: 1st Place – Borrego, SW 2nd Place – Mignott 3rd Place - Gentles |
All members of the team have been issued with their London colours and in some cases, their ‘National Sports Champion’ badges, I hope they will wear these with pride.
