Newsletter - National Field Archery Society
Newsletter - National Field Archery Society
Newsletter - National Field Archery Society
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NFAS<br />
VOLUNTEERS<br />
Officers<br />
President<br />
Mr Nigel Bell<br />
18 Roman Road<br />
Stockton Heath<br />
Warrington WA4 6DX<br />
Tel: 01925 601149<br />
president@nfas.net<br />
General Secretary<br />
VACANT<br />
Treasurer<br />
Mr Mike Cobban<br />
80A Blakelow Road<br />
Macclesfield<br />
Cheshire SK11 7ED<br />
Tel: 07775 624388<br />
treasurer@nfas.net<br />
Membership Secretary<br />
Mr Richard Dobson<br />
48 Muirfield Way<br />
Mansfield Woodhouse<br />
Mansfield<br />
Notts NG19 9EH<br />
Tel:07971 162404<br />
membership@nfas.net<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor<br />
Ms Carol Flavell<br />
20 Queens Drive<br />
Buckley<br />
Flintshire CH7 2LJ<br />
Tel: 01244 546891<br />
newsletter.editor@nfas.net<br />
<strong>Field</strong> Officer<br />
Mr Dave Fuller<br />
Tel: 01768 88621<br />
field@nfas.net<br />
Coach Training Co-ordinator<br />
Mr Bernie Britton<br />
Tel:01270 766792<br />
coachco-ordinator@nfas.net<br />
Shoots Organiser<br />
Mr Lewis Chuck<br />
Tel: 01332 841931<br />
shootdates@nfas.net<br />
Webmaster<br />
Mrs Jo Cane<br />
webby@nfas.net<br />
Safety Advisor<br />
Mr Rob Williams<br />
safety@nfas.net<br />
CRB Administrator<br />
Mr Bernie Britton<br />
Tel: 01270 766792<br />
crb@nfas.net<br />
Child Protection Advisor<br />
Mr Ian Buckley<br />
Tel: 07841 519300<br />
childprotection@nfas.net<br />
Shop Administrator<br />
Mr Scott Ball<br />
4 Coronation Avenue<br />
Sandiacre<br />
Nottingham NG10 5ER<br />
Tel: 07432 720574 (before<br />
9pm)<br />
shop@nfas.net<br />
Trophies Administrator<br />
Mr Richard Cope<br />
Tel: 07773 438381<br />
trophyadmin@nfas.net<br />
Copyright © <strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> Ltd<br />
Company No: 5065370<br />
President’s Letter<br />
I HAVE recently been taken to task over the Committee’s stance on the Cocking Aid proposal. It has also been<br />
stated that the Committee is only there to do the membership’s "bidding".<br />
On the second poin,t we are elected to run the <strong>Society</strong> in the interests of its members, and we are entrusted<br />
to make decisions on behalf of the members in accordance with NFAS’ Constitution. This does not mean that we<br />
have to hold ballots on every single decision made by the Committee.<br />
If the membership does not think we have made the correct decisions then the Constitution sets out that an<br />
Extraordinary General Meeting can be called. This EGM would then be used for a vote of ‘no confidence’ in either<br />
the whole committee or individual committee members. But if some or all of the committee are sacked then<br />
somebody else will need to step forward to fill the vacant positions.<br />
So what about the Cocking Aid proposal? Well let’s just have a look at how it may affect the rest of the<br />
<strong>Society</strong>, even though “Shooting Style” proposals can only be voted on by those eligible archers who predominantly<br />
shoot that bow style.<br />
The proposal would require every club putting on a shoot "scrutinise" the crossbow archers’ equipment. This<br />
would consist of purchasing a chronograph and a set of grain scales. Then someone from that club would need to<br />
check all bolt weights and speed check the crossbow bolts through the chronograph. If the shoot organisers<br />
failed to do this they might be considered liable if there was an accident involving illegal, unchecked equipment.<br />
At championship events we, the organisers, would need to set up a scrutineering bay where all crossbow competitors<br />
would need to have the same checks. So where would we get the personnel to do this? Also, who would<br />
carry out the 'on course' checks? Would the proposers be willing to do it for us? Personally, I doubt it, but you<br />
never know.<br />
The Committee strongly believes that the crossbow should be held in the same regard as every other bow within<br />
the <strong>Society</strong>. If a crossbow archer is not capable of safely drawing and letting down his/her crossbow, he/she<br />
should purchase lighter equipment which he/she can manage.<br />
We also believe, as previously stated, that safety issues and excessive target damage will increase significantly.<br />
Many clubs have expressed concerns on all of the above, and have stated that they would consider banning<br />
crossbows at their events if the rules were to be changed. So in the interests of "fostering and promoting" the<br />
sport of <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong>, which is our 'remit', we have to study the effects of any "injurious" proposals, irrelevant<br />
of class, that may affect the rest of the <strong>Society</strong>. And as I stated at the beginning of this piece, it is then up to<br />
the Committee to make decisions within our rules and constitution on behalf of the membership, to the best of<br />
our ability and beliefs.<br />
THE <strong>National</strong> Champs has caused much discussion this year, and many proposals and ideas have been put forward<br />
to change its fortunes in future years. One of the best ideas is to ask any clubs that feel they have the facilities<br />
to host the Champs to come forward and contact the <strong>Field</strong> Officer, Dave Fuller, who can then visit to see if<br />
the venue is suitable. (See Dave’s written criteria on page 17.)<br />
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to thank Andrew Knott for his<br />
inspirational guidance and unwavering commitment over the past four plus<br />
years and to wish both Andy and Alex every success in the future and<br />
lots of 'chilled out' evenings and weekends.<br />
The fact that no one has come forward to take up his position is alarming<br />
but understandable as he is a hard act to follow.<br />
SO THAT’S nearly the end of my ramblings for this issue, but I would<br />
like to add this: If you put a proposal forward to change something in our<br />
society, please regard the following:<br />
1. Is it workable and practical?<br />
2. Are you, as the proposer, committed enough to get involved in the<br />
application of the changes and not lumber it onto the Committee to<br />
administer and police?<br />
3. Have you considered the effect on the <strong>Society</strong> generally? See the bigger<br />
picture!<br />
Have fun , stay safe.<br />
Nigel Bell.<br />
NFAS President<br />
Next Issue - January/February 2013<br />
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Line cutters<br />
What counts... and what<br />
doesn’t!<br />
If the arrow shaft cuts into the<br />
outer edge of the line, the higher<br />
score counts.<br />
Scoring zone<br />
Arrow<br />
Scoring zone<br />
Arrow<br />
Scoring zone<br />
Arrow<br />
Scoring zone<br />
Arrow<br />
NO<br />
YES<br />
YES<br />
YES<br />
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