Club News
2025 IFAA Asia Pacific Regional Field Archery Championships
A huge congratulations to all MGAC athletes who represented New Zealand at the 2025 IFAA Asia Pacific Regional Field Archery Championships.
Medalists from our Club:
Ella Yang – 1st, Junior Female Freestyle Limited Recurve
*Animal & Hunter Round Pacific Region Records (subject to ratification)
Kelly Atkinson – 1st, Adult Female Freestyle Limited Recurve
*Animal Round Pacific Region Record (subject to ratification)
Fleur Maggs – 2nd, Adult Female Freestyle Limited Recurve
Simon Atkinson – 1st, Junior Male Freestyle Unlimited
Max Maggs – 2nd, Young Adult Male Freestyle Unlimited
Scott Townsend – 2nd, Veteran Male Freestyle Unlimited
Adam Maggs – 3rd, Veteran Male Freestyle Unlimited
Molly Yang – 1st, Junior Female Barebow Recurve
*Animal Round Pacific Region Records & Hunter World & Pacific Region Record (subject to ratification)
Ian Yang – 3rd, Adult Male Barebow Recurve
Kerry Hoole – 1st, Veteran Male Barebow Recurve
Eric Espinassy – 1st, Senior Male Barebow Recurve
*Animal & Hunter Round Pacific Region Records (subject to ratification)
An outstanding set of results. Congratulations to all our archers for their dedication, skill, and for proudly representing New Zealand!
Safety Reminder | No Headphones or Earplugs While Shooting
A reminder to all members that headphones, earplugs, and noise-cancelling devices are strictly prohibited while shooting. This is a serious health and safety breach under the Club’s safety rules and policy.
It’s imperative that every archer can clearly hear range commands and safety calls at all times.
Background music on a small speaker is fine if left on the safety line, but please keep the volume low and be considerate of others; a quick check that everyone’s okay with it never hurts.
Poundage Scales and Judges Ring
Need to check your bow weight?
Poundage Scales are now available for members to use.
Outdoor Range: Find it in the armoury cupboard. Please ask a coach to unlock it for you.
Indoor Range: Find it on top of the target face drawers.
Do you need to check your bow will pass inspection?
Red Rings are now available to simulate the Judges’ ring,
These are especially useful for Barebow archers wanting to check their gear. The ring has a diameter of 122 mm, which is the official size used to ensure Barebow equipment passes part of the inspection.
Outdoor Range: Find them hanging on the clibboard on top of the signing in table.
Please handle all equipment with care and return it after use so everyone can access it.
Ryan, Fraser and Hamilton Shields
The Ryan, Fraser, and Hamilton Shields are coming around again, and we are seeking recurvers, compounders, and barebowers/longbowers to shoot these events!
Please email nuala@mgac.org.nz if you are interested in representing the club in this “postal-style” event. Recurvers and compounders shoot at 46m, while the Hamilton Shield is shot at 35m. These events are shot in teams, which must be named before the shoot begins, so we will need to schedule times that suit before the end of November.
Thanks!
Indoor Range CLOSED on Tuesday 28 October | St Jude Scouts
Please note that the indoor range will be closed on Tuesday 28 October from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for the St Jude Scouts session. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The range will reopen for regular use after 9:00 pm.
Solar Panels Installation | Call for Helpers
We’re looking for a few helping hands to install a couple of solar panels on the side of the outdoor clubroom. This is the last step before we can introduce electronic check-in at the outdoor range, so your help will make a real difference!
If you’ve got some DIY skills, electrical know-how, or just enthusiasm to lend a hand, please get in touch. Every bit of help counts to get this project over the line.
If you’re interested or want to learn more, reach out directly to Kelly at kelly@mgac.org.nz.
Range Diary
Saturday 25 October
1:00pm-3:00pm Club Shoot brought to you by keyholder Yami Hung
1:00pm Achievement Round
Sunday 26 October
No Youth, MAGS, Young Adults Programme
District Events
| ate | Event | Venue | Action |
| 25-26 Oct | Archery Warehouse Challenge | Auckland Archery Club | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 1 Nov | RGA Double 720 (2 x 720) | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 2 Nov | ADAA Clout Championships 2025 | Rutherford College | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 8-9 Nov | Lakeview Traditional Shoot | Lakeview Archers (Cambridge) | Contact Lakeview |
| 15 Nov | Ken Leyman Memorial 2025 | Shore Archery Club | 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 |
| 6 Dec | RGA Doubled Down | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on ArcheryOSA |
| 10 Dec | 2025 Evening On The Maunga – Whā | MGAC | 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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Have fun and safe shooting!
Tina