Club News
07 Dec 2011
News from the Annual General Meeting
ABAC held it's Annual General Meeting at the Stanhope Arms, Stanton-By-Dale last night. It was a well attended meeting with lots of club members
and some family members packing out this cosy venue.
The previous committee members voiced their end of year reports and acting Chair, Barrie Monk also paid tribute to two members who had passed away this
year; Harvey Harrison and Richard Bradley. Both, like a gold at 100 yards will be sadly missed by many.
Following the voting in of the new committee, with a few new faces taking up the challenge for the first time, the excellent buffet was then polished off
before lots of applause given to the deserving few as they collected various trophies, classification medals and club badges.
Well done ABAC on another succesful and rewarding years shooting!
05 May 2011
ABAC Longbower wins Open National at Keddleston
Derby Archery Club's Open National took place again last Sunday, May 1st on the Great Lawn of Keddleston Hall.
It was a fine sunny day with a breeze that was challenging to say the least!
Judges for the day were John Goad and Sandra Bennett. Sandra did a fine job of also shooing a fearless Pheasant that had wondered onto the field. Not that it had anything to fear!
There was good few archers from Anchor taking part, but a particular well done goes to Dan Doxey who took 1st place in the men's longbow competition.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
1 May 2011
Revised GNAS Junior Classifications. Current club members scoop up a few records!
With the current edition of GNAS Rule Book, the revised Junior categories have been incorporated (ie Jun. Girl U/14 & U/12 replace the old U/13), & extra junior rounds for which Jun. Girl U/12 are eligible.
Congratulations go to the following Juniors who now hold club records in the following J/G U/12 category:-
Rebecca Martin
Long Metric V 276
Half Metric IV (+ U/14) 260
Short Windsor (+ U/14) 318
Portsmouth 318
Stafford 282
Worcester 64
Frostbite 54
Olivia Geraghty
Short Junior National
11 Mar 2011
County Indoor Champs Results
The Derby County Indoor Championships were held again last week (5th and 6th of March) at LNER's excellent club facilities. The two day event had a great turnout as usual and was expertly managed by the host club
with Judges Phil Herrett and Sandra Bennett doing a fine job of keeping everyone in line and ensuring the shoots went as scheduled.
Well done to everyone taking part including all those from Anchor Bowmen. A special well done goes to junior club member, Olivia Geraghty for taking part in her first county competition and being the only one from ABAC to go home with a medal!
Full results can be downloaded from here.
01 Feb 2011
First Winter Badge Scheme winners!
The club's winter badge scheme for Portsmouth and Frostbite shoots has seen it's first claimants. Well done to Dan Doxey (Frostbite badge winner) and John Robinson (Portsmouth badge winner)!
Both Dan and John needed to score a new PB above one the threshold scores.
Who will be next?
07 Dec 2010
ABAC 2010 Annual General Meeting
The club's AGM was held last night at the Harrington Arms, Thulston, with lots of members in attendence including some of this years new recruits!
Committee members were once again elected, with most (thankfully) retaking last years positions, although we do welcome a couple of new faces to the Committee bench. We also give
a hearty thanks to Mick Simpson for his valued contribution to the club over the past few years as he stands down as Tournament Officer.
Once the main meeting had concluded, out came the butties and pork pies (and one or two cream cakes thanks to John) and then lots of well deserved applause was given as an abundance of trophies and awards were
accepted by a skillful bunch of club members.
Check out our Gallery page for a few photos from the night's events.
12 Nov 2010
New ABAC winter medal award scheme planned
The club will be starting a winter medal scheme for Portsmouth and Frostbite shoots. Open to all club members, you will need to achieve
one of the threshold scores above
your personal best to win a shiny new pin badge.
More details to follow.
10 Aug 2010
Results from our 24th Annual Open Western Shoot
Warm, dry, calm, bright but overcast. These were the conditions for Anchor’s 24th Open Shoot that was shot at the Asterdale on the Graham Street Prims football ground on Sunday 8th August.
Forty archers competed at the friendly Western that started with sighters at 1pm. Entries included a good mix of ladies, gents and juniors shooting Longbow, recurve and compound.
After shooting was complete the raffle was drawn, with lots of bottles, whilst archers enjoyed tea and cake during the wait for results.
Our Lady Paramount, Lesley Ray presented an array of Trophies, Medals and Prizes to the more successful shooters (and one who won the prize for Worst Black !).
All thanks to our Tournament Organiser Mick Simpson and the ever present field party.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
Photos from the event are now also available on our Gallery page.
3 Aug 2010
DAC's Open Windsor was a Breeze!
The Derby Archery Club Open Windsor on the 25th July 2010 was well attended by a number of Archery clubs from across the Midlands. There was a notable gathering of Longbow archers this time adding their presence to the tournament on the Great Lawn at Kedleston Hall.
The shoot opened at 60yds in glorious sunshine but with a steady breeze which was both welcoming for its cooling affect on the archers and cursed at the same time because of its affect on the arrows. An hours break followed the 60yds giving time for the archers to chat, drink, and catch up with old friends.
By the time the shoot resumed at 50yds the sky had clouded over and the breeze had picked up and was continually changing direction and strength making the tournament more challenging. The change in conditions did not spoil the enjoyment of the day for the archers or the large audience of National Trust visitors who stopped to watch the action.
Unfortunately there were no medals for Anchor Bowmen, our nearest results were a 4th position in the Gents Recurve by Dave Coupland, a 5th position in the Ladies Recurve for Lesley Ray and a 5th position for Harvey Harrison in the Gents Longbow. Well done to them. We did have a result in the raffle though with Dave winning a wind up torch, nice one Dave.
Many thanks to DAC for running this Tournament. Hope to see more Anchor Bowmen at this enjoyable shoot next year.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
21 Jun 2010
Enjoyable DAC National Open
Eight of our members attended the DAC Open National Shoot on 2/5/10 which was held on the Great Lawn at Kedleston Hall. It was a threateningly overcast day which was very cold and gave a challengingly varied wind direction and strength. However despite a brief sprinkle of rain it remained dry.
Sadly no medals were won by any of our members, our nearest positions were a 5th place in the Ladies Recurve for Lesley Ray, a 5th place for Harvey Harrison in the Longbow and an 8th place for Derrick Conway in the Mens Recurve.
However this did not stop us having an enjoyable shoot and our thanks go to DAC for running it!
Full results can be downloaded from here.
15 Mar 2010
Results from the Derbyshire County Indoor Championships 2010
Sadly, there were no medals won by the Anchor entrants of the 2010 championships, hosted again by LNER, but good effort put in by all on what was an enjoyable couple of days.
Judge for the Portsmouth Round, two day event was Phil Herrett and the Lady Paramount was Jan Creasey.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
04 Nov 2009
Anchor Team remain unbeaten in Derbyshire league
In the Senior League Anchor again finished in 1st place on 12 points and therefore retain the trophy. The team finished with 13478 points. The team members were Derrick Conway, Dave Coupland, Scott Conway, Barrie Monk & Dan Doxey. Reserves were Roger Kent & Tim Simmonds.
LNER were 2nd with 10 points & Derwent 3rd on 8.
In the Longbow League Anchor finished 5th with 2 points (1655 points). The winners were Derwent with 6 points & Burton 2nd
The Compound League was won by LNER.
The Junior League was won by Burton with 6 points.
In the Handicap League the winners were DAC with 12 points, followed by Derwent 8 points & Pastures 6 (aggregate 29479) & Anchor joint 3rd with an inferior aggregate of 28958.
10 Oct 2009
Anchor members shoot well at recent external shoots
At LNER's 50/50 shoot on the 20th September, Dave Coupland took 2nd place and Pat Margett came 3rd in the Recurve competition.
Lesley Ray took 3rd place in the Ladies Recurve competition and Dan Doxey took 2nd place in the Longbow competition.
Full results can be downloaded from LNER's site here.
At the Derbyshire County Champs – Pat Margett came 2nd, Barrie Monk came 3rd (both recurve) and Dan Doxey came 3rd (Longbow).
At the Greenwood Open Western Shoot yesterday, Anchor had a medals bonanza. The Anchor Team of Dan Doxey and Dave Coupland scooped Gold in the Longbow and Silver in the Recurve but fell short in the Team Trophy competition.
Congratulations to all!
24 Aug 2009
Anchor in first place in Derbyshire League
Current positions after the July shoot are as follows:-
Recurve :- 1st on 8 Pts. (2 matches to play from 6)
Longbow:- 4th on 2 Pts. (1 matches to play from 4)
Handicap League:- 4th on 4 Pts. (2 matches to play from 6)
Our final matches of the season will be at Burton on 13 September, competing against DAC & Greenwood. Sighters are at 1300 hrs.
14 Aug 2009
Our Open Western Shoot was a success
Last Sunday saw a return to Anchor's annual Open Western shoot.
With almost perfect shooting weather, the event was well attended and some good arrows were shot.
Lord Paramount was Tom Knott and field Judge was Phil Herret.
Thanks to all of the shooters, supporters, parents, and the excellent weather for making the Anchor Open come back shoot certainly worthwhile organising.
Thanks must also go to Mick Simpson, our tournament organiser and all of the Anchor helpers.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
Please also take a look at our new Gallery page, where pics have been posted of the event.
27 Jul 2009
More club records beat!
This quarter spots another two records beat by Anchor members :
Adam Billinger beat the Junior U/14 Recurve L/Metric IV record with 525 points (previously 484).
Dan Doxey beat the Long Bow Albion record with a score of 479 (previously 434).
Well done to both of them!
26 Jul 2009
Damp DAC Windsor - Anchor does well
Seven of Anchor's members attended DAC's 60th Anniversary Windsor shoot on the front lawn of Keddleston Hall.
Despite the drizzle and the damp a few came back with well deserved awards.
Dan Doxey came first in the Mens Longbow, Lesley Ray came third in the Ladies Recurve competion and Jack Enticott took third place in the Junior Boys Short Windsor.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
22 Jun 2009
U14 Club Record Smashed
Adam Billinger JB U/14 broke the club record for a St Nicholas round with ease. He scored 588 points with his trusty Recurve bow, breaking the previous record of 485.
Well done to him!
04 May 2009
Medals won at DAC's Open National
Five of Anchor's members attended DAC's 60th anniversary year Open National shoot on Sunday 3rd May.
Fine spring weather helped to make it a great day for outdoor archery.
Congratulations go to Lesley Ray for picking up 3rd place in the ladies recurve competition and
also to Dave Coupland, who took joint 2nd place in the men's recurve competition.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
08 Mar 2009
Derbyshire County Senior and Junior Indoor Championships
The Portsmouth Round competition took place at LNER over the weekend of March 7th/8th 2009. Lady Paramount: Yvette Spacie. Judges: John Goad, Phil Herrett
A good show from Anchor with Tony Dolby coming 2nd in the Recurve competion (score of 571), Tim Simmonds 4th (560), Barry Monk 8th (552), Scott Conway 11th (548) and Derrick Conway 20th (530).
Adam Billinger came 2nd in the Under 14 boys Recurve competition, with a score of 455.
Full results can be downloaded from here.
02 Dec 2008
2008 Annual General Meeting
The AGM took place last night at the Queens Head Inn, Ockbrook with not a bad turnout from club members.
Most of the "old faithfuls" were "sworn in" for another year on the committee, whilst a hearty thanks must be given for the good service to those standing down from their posts and to those taking them up.
Well done also to all that received trophies and medals!
Worthy of a special mention is Tom Knott, who as our most "senior" archer was made an Honoury Member of the club. Tom has been an archer for over 60 years, many of them with Anchor.
29 Oct 2008
Anchor scoops 1st place in League!
In the Senior Derbyshire League Anchor finished Champions again, unbeaten on 12 points, and an aggregate score of 13930. We have won this trophy for the last 7 years.
Derwent won the Longbow League, unbeaten on 8 points. Anchor finished 4th with 4 points (agg. 1933), with Burton & Pastures above us on the same points but higher aggregate (2891 & 2447).
The Compound League was won by Derwent with 4 points
The Junior League was also won by Derwent with 6 points.
The Handicap League was won by Pastures with 12 points, followed by Burton on 8 points & Anchor 3rd on 6 points, aggregate 29461.
26 Oct 2008
4 Club Records broken
Martin Garnett Sgle. Clout 29 (26)
Martin Garnett Dble. Clout 51 (38)
Scott Conway Bray I 271 (267) Claim Cty. Record
Tony Dolby Bray II 281 (280) Claim Cty. Record
Excellent shooting fellas!
25 Sept 2008
Anchor does well at LNER's 50/50 shoot! Sunday 21st September
Dave Coupland came 1st in the recurve, Dan Doxey came 3rd in the Longbow and the Anchor Team came 3rd.
Well done to all.
22 Sept 2008
Results of Derbyshire League Shoot Long Western @ LNER, Sunday 14th September:
Recurve Team
Anchor 478 3502 189 4 Pts. (D Coupland 766,S Conway 699, D Doxey 698, B Monk 674, D Conway 665)
LNER 477 3450 190 2 Pts
Pastures 467 2953 102 0 Pts
Longbow Team
Anchor 140 608 14 0 Pts. (H Harrison 266, M Garnett 220, G Fisher 122)
Pastures 157 710 10 2 Pts
Handicap League
Anchor 7457 2 Pts (D Enticott 1534, A Thirkill 1504, S Gooch 1499, R Kent 1462, M Garnett 1458)
Pastures 7487 4 Pts
LNER 7242 0 Pts
We have won all of our league matches this season in the recurve competition, and await final results.
18 Aug 2008
Derbyshire League Shoot Update for July
The positions after the July shoot, with just Septembers to come at LNER, are as follows :-
Recurve team in 2nd after 4 matches with two remaining, 2 points behind Derwent who have completed all of theirs.
Longbow team in 2nd after 3 matches with one remaining, 4 points behind Derwent who have completed all of theirs.
Handicap team in equal 3rd with Burton, DAC & Greenwood, all with two remaining, 4 points behind Pastures.
29 July 2008
Results of Derbyshire League Shoot Long Western @ DAC, Sunday 8 June:
Recurve Team
Anchor 479 3539 203 2 Pts. (D Coupland 754, D Doxey 750, S Conway 736,D Conway 665, T Simmonds 634)
DAC 475 3091 120 0 Pts
Anchor are in 2nd on 4 pts
Longbow Team
Anchor 149 585 8 2 Pts. (H Harrison 249, M Garnett 188, G Fisher 148)
DAC 40 168 4 0 Pts.
Anchor are in 2nd on 4 pts
Handicap League
Anchor 7409 0 Pts (R Faulkner 1581, L Ray 1481, M Garnett 1460, D Doxey 1450, D Coupland 1437)
DAC 7437 2 Pts.
Anchor are in 6th on 0 pts
21 May 2008
Our club website has had a revamp!
All club members are invited to send in news items, or suggestions for improvement. If you spot any mistakes or ommisions then please let us know. Details for contact are in the Member's Area.
19 May 2008
Results of Derbyshire League Shoot Long Western @ Burton Sunday 18 May:
Recurve Team
Anchor 476 3436 159 2 Pts. (D Coupland 754,D Doxey 719,B Monk 687,
D Conway 648,T Simmonds 628)
Burton 476 2714 132 0 Pts
Longbow Team
Anchor 130 542 11 2 Pts. (M Garnett 189, H Harrison 181, G Fisher 172)
Burton 120 510 13 0 Pts.
Handicap Team
Anchor 7279 0 Pts (L Ray 1539,M Garnett 1461,D Coupland 1437, R Kent 1423,
D Doxey 1419)
Burton 7318 2 Pts.
01 Apr 2008
Our Spring Beginner's Course ended tonight with a fun competition shoot. Both beginners and existing club archers shot a few rounds of arrows. Fun had by all. Thanks to all those that took part and helped out during the night and throughout the 6 weeks course. Here's hoping that we see some new members signing up soon!!
18 Feb 2008
Outdoor season has begun! You can find us at The Asterdale on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Bring your wellies!!
23 Dec 2007
AGM meeting.
Trophies galore and the sausage rolls weren't too bad either!