Club News
Hector McNeilly | Bronze at the Swiss Open 2025 in Lausanne
Congratulations to Hector McNeilly, who brought home bronze in the Compound Men U21 division at the recent Archery Swiss Open 2025 in Lausanne.
A fantastic international result and a proud moment for MGAC.
Well done, Hector!
Congratulations to Yue Wang & Kinsey Cropper | ADAA Clout Championship 2025
Congratulations to Yue Wang (Luna), winner of the Robin Hood Trophy for the first flag hit, with Jeff Kai-Fong and Ian Matheson also striking the flag on the day.
We also heard that Kinsey Cropper may have in fact beaten her very own national record score on the day setting a new personal best. Congratulations!
We’re looking for volunteers!
Love MGAC? Want to be part of what makes this Club awesome? We’ve got a few volunteer roles available and are looking for members / parents to:
- Help produce our weekly Newsletter – this is a key role to help ensure our members are kept informed about what’s happening
- Help with organising social and fundraising events – not just shooting-related events, but also fun and social events
- Join the Committee – this is for the Secretary role and can be a shared role
If you’re interested in any of these, or just curious to find out more, please email Secretary@mgac.org.nz
Upcoming Schedule Updates
Please note a few changes to our usual range events and timings this week:
• Thursday 6 November, 5:00–7:00 pm – Small private event with 6 archers using 2 lanes.
• Saturday 8 November, 10:45 am – Beginner Achievement Program (B.A.P.) is on!
• Sunday 9 November, 11:00 am–1:00 pm – No Youth or MAGS coaching, as our coaches will be attending a Coaching Workshop with Jan Lees at Crave Café, Morningside. All coaches are welcome: please RSVP. The Young Adult group may run a self-directed session during its usual time.
Thank you for your flexibility, and enjoy another great week of shooting!
Member Spotlight Series | Get Involved!
Our Member Spotlight Series celebrates the people who make MGAC special; from new archers finding their rhythm to experienced members sharing their passion for the sport.
It’s not just about shooting, we’d also love to feature those who give their time through coaching, being an official judge, volunteering, maintenance, or helping at events and all the in betweens.
Every story shows the heart of our club and inspires others to get involved. If you’d like to be featured (or nominate someone), we’d love to hear from you!
Range Diary
| Saturday 08 November |
| 9:00 to 10:30 am Beginners Course |
| 10:45am Beginners Achievement Program (BAP) |
| 1:00 – 3:00pm Club Shoot brought to you by keyholder Kelly Atkinson |
| Sunday 09 November |
| Youth and MAGS Development CANCELLED |
| 1:00pm Young Adults Development |
District Events
| te | Event | Venue | Action |
| 8-9 Nov | Lakeview Traditional Shoot | Lakeview Archers (Cambridge) | Contact Lakeview |
| 15 Nov | Ken Leyman Memorial 2025 | Shore Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 18 Nov | Online info session – 2026 WA 3D and Field Championships | Online | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 19 Nov | 2025 Evening On The Maunga – Tahi | MGAC | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 23 Nov | ADAA Field Championships 2025 | Whitford Forrest Archers | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 26 Nov | 2025 Evening On The Maunga – Rua | MGAC | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 29-30 Nov | One Tree Hill Cup | Auckland Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 3 Dec | 2025 Evening On The Maunga – Toru | MGAC | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 5 Dec | AAC No Frills #1 | Auckland Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 6 Dec | RGA Doubled Down | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 10 Dec | 2025 Evening On The Maunga – Whā | MGAC | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 12 Dec | AAC No Frills #2 | Auckland Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 14 Dec | AAC No Frills #3 | Auckland Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 10 Jan | Barebow Bonanza | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 17 Jan | Recurve Round Up | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 18 Jan | Compound Classic | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 22-24 Jan | National Outdoor Championships (Clout and Target) | Rongomai Park, Auckland | Register on ArcheryNZ |
| 28 Feb-1 Mar | The Rockin’ Robin | MGAC | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 21-22 Mar | Youth North Island Championships | Tauranga Archers | TBC |
| 3-4 Apr | National Outdoor Championships (Field) | Massey Archery Club | Register on ArcheryNZ |
Find Archery NZ target events on ArcheryOSA and field events on the NZFAA site.
Contact The club
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Club Facebook page and Instagram @mgac_nz
Reach the club on Messenger or at info@mgac.org.nz
Have fun and safe shooting!
Tina