Not to be out done... A couple of posts ago we saw Rickie Robson putting an arrow through the flag cloth at 165 metres - today Sarah went one better and actually put an arrow squarely in the flag-post itself! An incredible feat of accuracy.
The Robson family represented Bridlington and Bridlington Bay Archers at the weekend at a shoot organised by the St George archers club, at Allerton Park, North Yorkshire.
A result from the winter indoor season - Lilly Longworth sports her 1st place medal from the junior girls Worchester recurve section. A Worcester round consists of 60 arrows shot in ends of 5 arrows on a target only 16 inches wide. The medal was presented last night at the Friday club shoot, by club secretary Carole Reaney.
During the indoor winter season club members shot what is known as a Worcester round (5 dozen arrows at 20yards) using smaller than usual black and white targets. At the end of the winter season the cumulative results are: 1st in the ladies ladies barebow Janet1st in the gents barebow Rickie Robson1st in the gents senior recurve Chris Langley 1st in the ladies recurve Sarah Robson1st junior barebow girl Lilly 1st junior compound bow Boy Josh.
At our new shooting ground we have plenty of space and so we're hoping develop a good team of clout archers. At least one of our members is up to the task already. Pictured here is Bridlington Bay Archer Rickie Robson, putting an arrow right through the flag at over 180 yards! (click to enlarge)
Junior Bridlington Bay Archer, Hugo Robson, competed in the Yorkshire Archery Association Outdoor Championships at the weekend. He shot at 40 yards, 30 yards and 20 yards - he did rather well and gained a medal for overall second place!The photo (courtesy Rickie Robson) shows Hugo on the podium.
After a winter of indoor archery Bridlington Bay Archers have now fully moved onto their new permanent outdoor range! Taster sessions are being arranged for those who would like to try their hand at this absorbing sport and leisure activity. If you would like to 'twang a bowstring' and launch a few arrows at our targets, use the form to get in touch for forthcoming dates. Young and old are welcome, but for the sake of safety there is a lower limit of 8 years of age.
Rickie Robson, Roger Bennett, and Tom Connelly (pictured here) winners of the Selby Winter league - taking 1st place in the barebow team category.
BBA juniors Robyn Holland and Hugo Robson visited the Hutton Cranswick archery grounds to take part in a clout competition at the weekend. This was over a set 90 metre distance, even longer than that at which they had previously practised. Non-the-less they both did very well! Robyn shot in the recurve category and Hugo in the compound bow category - and they both came first in their class!
A few medals for Bridlington Bay Archers, now all the winter results are in: Olivia White (pictured here) gained her 3rd class badge after shooting a National 30 yard round - 4 dozen arrows @30 yards and 2 dozens @ 20 yards (x 3) - scoring well above the required average. Next stop, the second class badge!
Robyn Holland, who joined Bridlington Bay Archers last year, has quickly established herself as a dedicated junior archer. In the photo, she’s proudly receiving her '252 badge at 20 yards', presented by our club secretary, Carole Reaney.
A twist to the usual routine at club night — bingo with a bow!Everyone used the target numbers to build their bingo cards, and the race was on to complete all eight squares.Our winner was Hugo Robson, proudly posing here with his dad, Richie.
