Need To Know This Week
BAP’s back on Saturday!
This Saturday is BAP, our monthly opportunity for archers of all abilities to learn the steps in World Archery’s Beginner Award Programme. Come along for coaching and a chance to practice with others as you work towards your White, Black, Blue, Red or Gold Arrow. Please arrive by 10:30am. Later arrivals may not be able to join in the programme.
Hutton Memorial Shoot on Waitangi Day
Every year on Waitangi Day, clubs around NZ shoot the Hutton Memorial Tournament to commemorate Royle and Alison Hutton, the founders of Youth Archery in New Zealand. It’s open to all archers of all ages.
Our shoot starts at 1pm at MGAC outdoor range – rain or shine (arrive by 12.30 so you’re ready to shoot at 1pm). No need to register in advance, just come along on the day and bring your $5 fee per archer which we will forward to Archery NZ.
Archers will shoot 5 x 6 arrow ends at each distance of 55m, 46m & 37m; except Junior B (under 16) who will shoot 37m, 28m and 18m. Novice and Development archers will shoot 37m, 28m and 18m.
You can win medals and earn pins for this shoot AND the badger will be in attendance! Please email Emma clubcaptain@mgac.org.nz with any questions, or check out our Facebook post with more detail.
Indoor Nationals Registration is LIVE!
Archers interested in competing in this year’s Indoor Nationals, get in quick! The registration form is now live on Archery OSA here. The tournament will be held in Palmerston North on 16 and 17 August, hosted by Manuwatu Archery Club.
College Sport practice on Wednesday afternoons
Mountain Green youth archers planning on competing in this year’s CollegeSport competition are welcome to join Jan Lees for practice on Wednesdays until CollegeSport begins . Please arrive at 3.30pm to set up and be ready to start shooting by 4pm, finishing no later than 5.30pm. Make sure you’re wearing sunblock, have a full water bottle, and bring a hat and/or sunglasses.
At The Club This Week
Saturday 1 February
9 – 10.30 Beginners’ course #1 (5 lanes)
10.45am – 12.30pm BAP
1pm – 3pm Club Shoot brought to you by keyholder Madison Fisher.
Sunday 26 January
Youth, MAGS and Young Adults Lines re-start from Sunday 16 February
Wednesday 5 February
4pm – 5.30pm College Sport practice for college age archers (5/6 lanes)
What’s On In The District
| 25 Nov to 9 Mar | 2025 Outdoor League Series | All Clubs | Register on Archery OSA |
| 8 – 9 Feb | Massey Safari | Massey Club | Info here |
| 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