Need To Know This Week
Rules for Youth Archers
To coincide with the start of youth coaching this Sunday, the committee has strengthened the rules for youth archers to ensure the wellbeing of our youth archers and the smooth running of our coaching and club operations.
Effective immediately, children who are in primary or intermediate school(i.e. have not started their first term of school in year 9) must have a parent/caregiver present during any scheduled club programmes (e.g. Youth or MAGS Development or BAP programmes) or tournaments.
You can read this rule in our outdoor range shooting rules, and indoor range shooting rules.
WA Field Archery Workshop
Would you like to know a little more about World Archery Field? Fleur Maggs is running a workshop on Saturday 15 February, from 2.30pm, open to all bow types. See flyer here
The workshop will cover: target types, some rules, and for those who use sights: guaging for unmarked and sight tapes.
If you would like to make a sight tape, please fill out this “Archers Advantage PDF” about your gear and bring it with you on the day. We will collect the rest of the information on the day to make the sight tape at a later date.
If you have any questions please email Fleur at: fleur@mgac.org.nz or text: 027 836 3977
Orion and Ben in UTNZ Blog
MGAC members Orion Elward and Ben Way recently featured in the University & Tertiary Sports New Zealand blog about the new Archery Tertiary Challenge Series.
Congratulations Orion and Ben for representing our club so well!
Read the article here
Reminder About Safe Shooting
A member of public who lives a few kilometres from our indoor range recently contacted us (as well as the Police) to ask for advice after she found three arrows embedded into her front garden. While there is no suggestion members of our club were involved, it’s a good opportunity to remind ourselves about safe shooting.
Remember the safest place to practice archery is at a dedicated archery range such as ours. Never release arrows in a public place (unless you are hunting on DoC land and you have a permit).
If you are training at home, please ensure there is no risk of your arrows landing on neighbouring properties; and your target is properly secured, big enough to catch any stray arrows, and strong enough to hold your arrows.
At The CLub This Week
Saturday 15 February
9 – 10.30 Beginners’ course #2 (5 lanes)
1pm – 3pm Club Shoot brought to you by Warren Hatcher
3pm – 5pm Field Workshop
Sunday 16 February
9 – 10.30am Youth Line (12 lanes) – limited space for casual shooting – be there by 9am
11 – 12.30 MAGS Line – (12 lanes) – limited space for casual shooting – be there by 11am
1 – 2.30 Young Adults Development Group (3 lanes)
Wednesday 19 February
3.30pm – 5.30pm College Sport barebow division (5 lanes)
What’s On In The District
| 25 Nov to 9 Mar | 2025 Outdoor League Series | All Clubs | Register on Archery OSA |
| 15 Feb | Devious Double 2025 | Auckland | Register on Archery OSA |
| 15 March | World Games Qualifying Tournament (Compound) | Auckland | Info on Archery OSA No self-registering |
| 29 March | North Island Target Champs (no youth divisions) | Shore Archery | Register on Archery OSA |
Remember to check Archery OSA for Archery NZ target tournaments, and NZFAA (NZ Field Archery Association) for Field events.
Keep In Touch
- Keep an eye on the club Calendar and subscribe to the .ical link from your phone or tablet
- Club Facebook page
- Reach the club on Messenger or at info@mgac.org.nz
- Send anonymous feedback anytime
Have fun and safe shooting
Sarah
Secretary, MGAC