Abby 3D in Pictures - Day 1

[Stéphane]

Here are a few pictures from the day. Nice to see a few Members: Greybark, Big Boar and Kudu.

Shoot out for the 150ers

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Close to 20 door prizes!!!! And some very nice too!
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A winner of a PSE Compound Bow
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And a splendid recurve!
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[Stéphane]

The course.

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[Stéphane]

More

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Kids have their own targets.

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[Stéphane]

Finally, a more general view.

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Key players in organising this shoot.

With the mike, Dale, Mark and Wayne behind the table.

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[nano]

Cool pics, but how does a 3-D shoot work?

[Chuck]

Thanks for posting those pics...I've never seen anything like that before and it looks like it could actually be fun and laid-back relaxing. Lol on that #11!

[Stéphane]

Cool pics, but how does a 3-D shoot work?

1. You buy your ticket $7 and you wait for your group (6 persons max)to be called (your group # is on your ticket).

2. There's a caller/marshal that says "Archers to the line". After every one shot at their target, you regress behind the line wait for "All clear".

3. One person in the group records the points, one picks up the arrows. You switch the next round.

You start at #1 in order all the way to 15 moving from left to right. If your score is good, you record it on the board. However, to win prizes, all you have to do is participate.

Hope that helped.

SG

[mplozzer]

looks like alot of fun - are there skill levels or age categories? where was this competition held & is it an annual event?

[Blk Arrow]

Thanks Stephane for posting the great pictures! I got to meet him this weekend at the setup.


looks like alot of fun - are there skill levels or age categories? where was this competition held & is it an annual event?
We, the Saggitaruius Archers of Abbotsford, have been hosting this annual event since 1994. It is generally held the 2nd weekend in January. It is located at Agri-Fair Arena on the Abbotsford Fairgrounds. Awards are handed out for Saturday and Sunday. There are age categories. 6 and under is a general category. Then it is broken down into age, Female and Male, and type of equipment. For example there is a Female, age 7-12, longbow and recurve class.

There are 15 adult targets and 15 cub (12 and under) targets. This year a group of our younger archers took it upon themselves to setup the Cub targets and they should be commended for that!

[nano]

Thanks Stephane, all I need now is a bow!

[BowSitter]

I was hoping to be there this year but it just didn't work out:cry:
Maybe next year!

[fozzy]

I was hoping to be there this year but it just didn't work out:cry:
Maybe next year!

Me too bowsitter. I kept the camper on the truck from newyears for this weekend. Just wasn't in the cards. :(

Thanks for posting up pictures and a report from the shoot.

[bowhunterbruce]

both the wife and i had planned on being there as well but a damn stomach flu got us both .thanks for the pics
bhb

[Stéphane]

If you live near by, you're welcome to come and watch too. There is a nice spectator area in the bleachers and food as well.
On top of that, there is the flea market adjacent to the shooting building. I think it's $0.75 to get in the flea market.

I'll be there early and at the end of the day. Hope to see you there!

SG

[greybark]

:-D Hey Stephane , Great photos and coverage . Sun will have much more of a crowd .
:wink: For a beginner this event is possibly the best training aid as no lost arrows , help from fellow archers and target distances readly comparible and good course setup .
:wink:A bit harder for newer Tradies as shots are a little longer then usual but efforts made to accomodate .
Cheers

[BowSitter]

I forgot to mention Great pictures!!! and thank-you for posting them!!:-D

[Bow Walker]

It looks like a well organized event that was great fun. I'm sorry to have missed it. :icon_frow

Like B S'er and Fozzy, I'll be marking my calendar for next year. :wink:

Thanks Stephane for the pics and descriptions.

[Ruger4]

nice job posting pics Stephane , good fun shoot , thanx to all that organised , big job well done !!

[Stéphane]

Day 2.

Panoramic view of the course.
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Arrow just entering the target.
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Busy on the line.
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Through the sight.
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No sight shoot out.
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[Stéphane]

150ers shoot out.
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Extra inning!
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Chad Davis Award to the ones who scored a perfect card on their first try.
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The medal
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[Stéphane]

The leader board.
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The winning team.
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22 door prizes!
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I wanted that one so bad!
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[Stéphane]

The winners of the bows and bow case.

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And it's over!

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Thanks to all the organizers. I had a blast even though my best score was a mere 134. Nice to meet all the people there. Congrats Bid Boar on your new bow. Hope to see you around.

[xtremearchery]

Stephane,

Thank you for all your pics and help. Without guys like you our event would never go as smooth as it did. To all who shot and took part in our shoot, thank you very much for your support! My wife is already thinking of different things she wants to do next year in the Kitchen..lol Also to all our sponsors, Thank you very much (Big Game Archery, Chilliwack Dart & Tackle, Bormans, HardCore Archery, PSE, G and H, The Old Spaghetti Factory, Hub Sports and many many more. If I missed your name forgive me I dont have the official list with me. A big thank you to our setup and tear down crew! You guys rock!

Our next Sagittarious shoot (Chad Davis Memorial) will be held at the Abbotsford Fish and Game Club April 9th-10th. Keep posted for details.

Mark Porter

[BiG Boar]

It was my first 3d event. From my point of view:
Awesome!
So good I actually went both days. Second day I went alone. Met lots of great guys as each round you're with 5 new people. Only have to be there for 1-2 hours or spend the whole day there. I shot 4 rounds. I enjoyed some of the insight from other archers so much I bought a recurve 2nd hand off a guy in my group.

Well worth going for a round, it's cheap and gives you experience at animal targets. Lots of knowledgeable guys to answer questions. Will be going to more 3d events. For the off season it's a good day back in hunting mode almost. Met quite a few guys from HBC there. I hadn't shot in 5 months, but still did pretty good. This event is even for beginners.

[Riverbc]

My first 3d event as well. Hell...second time I'd picked up a bow. lol..Had lots of fun. Super people...made me feel right at home. Nice to see all the kids out there shooting. Well organized, and inexpensive. I look forward to doing it again.

[greybark]

:-D Hey BiG Boar , which bow did you buy ?????
Cheers