- could be used as a more objective basis for the awarding of IFAF Arrows
- has great flexibility in course design
- can use a wide variety of target faces
- is challenging for the experienced but also not too daunting for beginners and the "accuracy challenged"
This trial shoot was extremely successful, with all competitors seemingly well pleased with their day's shooting. With a prompt start they all managed the 36 targets within the November hours of daylight. (Apart from a few notable exceptions)
Many of those present filled a questionaire the results of which are here
As yet there are no published rules for the course layout as these will be subject to modification based on the assessment of this shoot and other factors.
Loughcrew Archers thank all those who took part for their generosity. Here are some of the comments made -
Eric Kelly "Brill day, thankyou". Mark Ivory "Just the right challenge" Robert Clarke "Excellent shoot, Well done" Don Bradley "Very good. Great variety in targets. Some very good placements" Clive Hewer "Found the course challenging" Chris Dawkins "Good course. Good mixture of difficulty and distance" Michael Hambly "Excellent course. Great idea to try and standardise. Well done." Roy Verity "The p.m. session needs to be more structured" Pat Rochford "Great course" Fintan Blake Kelly "I thought it was very good indeed. Testing but shootable. Pretty much perfect"
Don P
