Need to know this week
International Women’s Day Shoot
Auckland Archery Club is hosting a free event to celebrate International Women’s Day this Saturday from 3pm. There is a special shoot of 36 arrows at 30m for the 80 year old Championship Shield. Come in costume and be in to win special prizes including the mother and daughter costume prize.
See Archery OSA for more info.
Learn About WA Field
Would you like to know a little more about World Archery Field? Fleur Maggs is running a workshop on Sunday 9th March, from 2.00pm, open to all bow types. Please register here.
The workshop will cover: target types, some rules, and for those who use sights: gauging for unmarked and sight tapes.
World Archery Judge Logan Andrew will be there to answer all your questions too. For more information please email Fleur at: fleur@mgac.org.nz
MGAC Clout Club Champs – Filling Up Fast!
Have you registered yet for our Clout Club Champs? Don’t delay, places are filling fast!
Whether you’re a clout enthusiast or a first-time clout-er, this is always a fun event, so mark it in your diary and register today. Scores from clout will count towards the presentation of our Club Champs Trophies at the end of the year!
Sunday 13 April, Rutherford College, two sessions 9.30am and 1.30pm – do one or both.
See this flyer with all the information and a clout guide on the second page. If you have more questions, contact Fleur on fleur@mgac.org.nz.
NO SMOKING 禁止抽烟
Please do not smoke in our indoor or outdoor ranges. On Tuesday night we found a packet of cigarettes left behind at the indoor range. Smoking is not permitted at the indoor range!
And, please take all rubbish home with you – there is no rubbish collection in either of our ranges.
室内靶场内禁止吸烟！
Diary for the Week
Saturday 8 March
9 – 10.30am Beginners’ course #3 (5 lanes)
1pm – 3pm Club Shoot brought to you by Lorne Roodt
Sunday 9 March
9 – 10.30am Youth Line (12 lanes) – limited space for casual shooting – be there by 9am
11 – 12.30am MAGS (12 lanes) – limited space for casual shooting – be there by 11am
1- 2.30 MAGS Beginners’ Course (5 lanes)
1-2.30 Young Adult Development Group (3 lanes)
2pm WA Field Archery Workshop
Wednesday 12 March
3.30pm – 5.30pm College Sport barebow division (7 lanes)
What’s On in the district
| 25 Nov to 9 Mar | 2025 Outdoor League Series | All Clubs | Register on Archery OSA |
| 8 March | RGA Recurve Round Up | River Glade Archers (Hamilton) | Register on Archery OSA |
| 8 March | International Women’s Day | Auckland Archery Club | Information on Archery OSA |
| 9 March | WA Field Workshop | Mountain Green | |
| 9 March | Compound Classic | River Glade Archers | Register on Archery OSA |
| 15 March | World Games Qualifying Tournament (Compound) | Auckland Archery Club | Info on Archery OSA No self-registering |
| 22 March | Barebow Bonanza | River Glade Archers | Register on Archery OSA |
| 29 March | North Island Target Champs (no youth divisions) | Shore Archery | Register on Archery OSA |
| 13 April | MGAC Club Champs – CLOUT | Rutherford Collge | Register here |
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