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2024-04-22

Presentation Night Booklet 2023 

There should be about 10 years worth in the booklet below under Records & Awards.

Note all care was taken with spelling of names, so apologies in advance if any errors made, send a kindly note and we can fix if you see an error. This is a snapshot of awards that were achieved in 2023, World Cups / National events we kept to a minimum as these have been well documented through facebook & Archery Australia.

It is our aim over the next month or two to put the trophy / criteria and honour roll on the website, however, this will take time.

Perpetual-Booklet-2023Download
2024-02-24

Archery NSW State Presentation Night 2024

Great summary video by Simon Mei.

What a great night and wonderful to see everyone in their beautiful outfits at Balgowlah RSL. Congratulations to the award recipients, to recognise the members’ achievements in 2023.

2024-02-05

Striking the Right Balance: Navigating School, Sports, and Commitments for Aussie Kids


In the fast-paced world of Australian youth sports, striking a balance between academics, athletic pursuits, and other commitments can be a challenging juggling act for both kids and their parents. With the increasing emphasis on holistic development, finding the right equilibrium has become crucial for fostering well-rounded individuals.

For Aussie youngsters passionate about sports, the commitment to training and competitions often collides with the demands of school life. Balancing academic responsibilities with the physical and mental demands of sports can be overwhelming, and finding the right strategy is imperative.

Parents play a pivotal role in helping their kids navigate these challenges. It’s essential for them to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy equilibrium between education and sports. Encouraging effective time management and open communication can foster a supportive environment.

Strategies for Success

Establish a Schedule:
Creating a well-structured daily or weekly schedule that includes dedicated time for both academics and sports ensures that neither aspect is neglected. Prioritise tasks and allocate specific time slots for homework, training, and downtime.

Foster Time Management Skills:
Teach kids the importance of effective time management. Encourage them to set realistic goals, prioritise tasks, and understand that completing assignments ahead of time allows for a smoother integration of sports and academics.

Open Communication Channels:
Establishing open lines of communication between parents, teachers, and coaches is essential. This ensures everyone is on the same page regarding a child’s commitments and allows for adjustments when necessary.

Encourage Breaks and Downtime:
It’s crucial to strike a balance between academics and sports without sacrificing much-needed downtime. Adequate rest is vital for both physical and mental well-being. Parents should be vigilant about avoiding burnout.

Set Realistic Goals:
Help kids set achievable goals both in academics and sports. This not only provides motivation but also instills a sense of accomplishment when goals are met.

Several Aussie families have successfully navigated the challenges of balancing school and sports commitments. The key, they say, lies in finding a rhythm that works for both the child and the family.

Achieving balance between school, sports, and other commitments is an ongoing process that requires collaboration between parents, teachers, and coaches. In Australia, where sports are deeply ingrained in the culture, fostering this balance ensures that young athletes not only excel on the field but also thrive academically and personally. With the right strategies in place, Aussie kids can continue to chase their dreams, both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Source

2022-08-31

Webinar Training Courses For Committees

Sports Community provide training and knowledge, both in person and online, to clubs and their volunteers.

They do this by:

  • Website and social media how-to articles
  • Checklists, templates and worksheets for common club activities
  • Sharing resources via our social media and digital newsletter
  • Digital training programs including online videos, eBooks and webinars

Sports Community’s vision is to help build thriving local communities. They want to assist sports clubs by giving club volunteers the extensive knowledge and training they need. Above all, Sports Community want them to achieve amazing results, on and off the field.

They passionately believe healthy local sports clubs play a vital role within all local and regional communities. So, Sports Community enthusiastically work with volunteers Australia-wide to help them achieve their objectives.

They do everything from walking you through the process of obtaining grants funding to giving you details about the best kind of trivia night to hold. Sports Community is here to provide expert advice on how to make your club consistently and sustainably successful.

If you have any questions about any of the services Sports Community provide, please send them an email at [email protected] for more information and assistance.

2022-05-09

Ross Herron Shield 2022

Ross Herron Memorial Shield

The memorial shield was first awarded in 1998 to acknowledge the best performing club.

Each time a member competes in a division within a competition event, as per the A.A. Rules. 3 points are awarded for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, 1 point for 3rd places in all events registered with Archery Australia through AcheryNSW
as Tournaments, approved and listed on the NSW Calandar of events (excluding National Championship events).

Current results (From 1 January to 31 March 2022)

  • Sydney Olympic Park Archers. Points: 74
  • Liverpool City Archers. Points: 24
  • Warringah Archers. Points: 21
  • Coast Archers. Points: 19
  • Armidale Archers. Points: 13
  • Sawtell Archers. Points: 9
  • Northern Archers. Points: 8
  • Illawarra Archers. Points: 6
  • Penrith City Archers. Points: 3
  • Sydney Uni. Points: 3
  • Newcastle City Archers. Points: 1
2022-05-09

State Field Perpetual Trophies 2022

Perpetual Trophy for Outright winners awarded to the archer who has obtained the highest score at the State Field Championships in the following disciplines from the red peg.

State Field Championships

Date: 16 & 17 April 2022

Host: Armidale Field Archers

Results

Female Recurve: Ella-Rose Carson (Armidale Archers). Score: 618 points

Male Recurve: Nicholas Kyriazis (Northern Archers). Score: 682 points

Male Compound: Dennis Carson (Armidale Archers). Score: 780 points

Female Compound: Alyssa Mollema (Warringah Archers). Score: 708 points

2022-01-10

Talent Identification Day AARDP (NSW)

Date: Sunday 13 February 2022

Location: Sydney Olympic Park Archers

A Talent Identification Day is a unique opportunity for prospective athletes to experience a full day at Archery Australia Regional Development Program (AARDP) without the commitment of a formal enrolment and without having to complete an enrolment interview.

2021 Australian Open from above (drone footage) at Sydney Olympic Park Archers

A Talent Identification Day allows athletes to spend a day with the current AARDP athletes. They can see how the other athletes interact with each other, and with coaches. In this way the reality of the program can be experienced by the athlete firsthand.

The Talent Identification athlete also gets to experience the way the coaches go about their jobs, and to see if that fits in with their own way of learning.

To attend a Talent Identification Day at AARDP you must fill out an application form. Please note that this is an application form only and not an enrolment form. An enrolment interview follows a successful trial period.

To download an application form, click here. Please send completed application form to [email protected]

2021-04-23

$1,000 Commonwealth Games Grant For Junior Athletes

Commonwealth Games NSW is offering $1,000 grants to one female and one male athlete from each of the 22 sports and para-sports on the 2022 Commonwealth Games program (in England and India).  Archery will be a part of the India based Commonwealth Games, so we encourage all youth archers between 13-19 to apply.

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About The Athlete Grant

The CGNSW Athlete Grant, first awarded in 2016, provides financial assistance for young ‘up and coming’ NSW athletes. The program targets athletes that have not received significant funding from other peak bodies, eg AIS, NSWIS, NSWOC, state or national sporting bodies or via individual sponsorships.

Nominations

Nominations close 30th April, 2021. Each sport and para-sport on the upcoming Commonwealth Games program is entitled and encouraged to submit 1 x female nomination and 1 x male nomination. Such nominations can only be submitted from organisations that are currently affiliated with CGNSW.

In recognition of the outstanding contribution of past President Alex Fulcher, the CGNSW Executive shall consider from amongst all the grant recipients one athlete deserving of the Alex Fulcher Award. Such athlete shall receive an additional $1,000 grant.

The CGNSW Athlete Grant program is sustainable and ongoing. The Division will award the grants every second year.

Program Criteria

Each nomination shall comply with the following criteria:

  1. The athlete shall be minimum age of 13 years and maximum age of 19 years on the closing date of nominations.
  2. The athlete should be chosen from amongst your sport’s high performance pathway programs.
  3. All nominees must be a resident of NSW.
  4. Nominees are preferably regionally-based, however sports may present a case otherwise.
  5. Each nomination must be endorsed by the SSO senior executive and President or Head Coach.
  6. The athlete must not have received significant funding from other peak bodies (inc NSWIS, NSW Olympic Council).
  7. No athlete may receive the CGNSW Athlete Grant more than once.
  8. Maximum athlete grant of $1,000 each for one female and one male per sport and para-sport per year of the program.
  9. Only SSOs affiliated with CGNSW and which are on the upcoming Commonwealth Games sports program are eligible to submit nominations.
  10. A sport that is gender-selective can only nominate for the same gender.
  11. The decision of the Division Executive to award any nomination is final and binding, including the Alex Fulcher Award.