All British and Open Field Championships 2008
The All British and Open Field Championships 2008 will be hosted by Lough Cuan Bowmen on the 24th and 25th May 2008 at Ballywalter Park, the home of the Lord and Lady Dunleath.
The entry form below may be downloaded as may be the accommodation booking form for Ganaway. We would ask archers intending to stay at Ganaway to book their places as soon as possible and before the 17th March as the owners need to know the number of rooms taken. The accommodation at Ganaway may be viewed on http://www.bbni.org.uk/ where a series of video clips promote the work of the Boy's Brigade. One of these relates to Ganaway where the accommodation is featured around 2/3rds of the way through
Lough Cuan Bowmen would like to acknowledge the generous contribution to the running of the AB&OFAC '08 by 
who have provided sponsorship towards the purchase of buttresses
The 41st All British & Open Field Archery Championships
24th &
Hosted by Lough Cuan Bowmen
Venue:
Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, Co. Down, BT22 2PA
click for map
Lady Paramount: Lady Dunleath
Chairman of Judges: Mr Frank Mulligan
Judges panel: Mr. Peter Turner, Mr. Derrick Lovell, Mrs. Chris Farr, Mr Eddie McClean
Mr Tony McLaughlin, Mr Stan Bartosz, Miss Hannah Brown
Organisation: Lough Cuan Bowmen
The All British Field Championships are open to British Nationals being members of GNAS. The recognised categories are Recurve, Barebow, Traditional, Compound Barebow, Compound Limited, Compound Unlimited and Traditional Longbow as defined by GNAS. Those shooting Longbow but not conforming to this definition are eligible for the traditional class in so far as they conform to the latter.
The Open Championships are open to all archers being members of GNAS or a FITA affiliated body, the recognised categories are Recurve, Barebow and FITA Compound. Proof of membership of GNAS or a body affiliated to FITA will be required at registration.
Arrowhead implications:
There will be an official equipment inspection before the start.
Eligibility:
Titles, awards and records. Archers are only eligible for those classes in which they are entered.
Awards:
Please note. The GNAS regrets that the Society's trophies cannot be taken outside
Medals:
Medals will be awarded in all classes according to the number of entries.
1 - 3 entries = 1 medal, 4 - 7 entries = 2 medals, 8 or more entries = 3 medals
To qualify for FITA Arrowhead awards, all classes must shoot as follows:
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Barebow, Traditional and Traditional Longbow |
Blue posts |
The following classes are recommended to shoot as below. They will then be eligible for National titles, awards and medals but may not qualify for FITA Arrowhead awards.
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Junior U15, All styles except Compound Unlimited |
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Timetable: |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Practice targets available |
09.00 - late |
08.00 – 09.45 |
08.00 - 09.15 |
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Registration and equipment inspection |
N/A |
08.00 – 09.45 |
08.00 - 09.15 |
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Assembly |
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10.00 |
09.30 |
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Shooting commences approx. |
N/A |
10.30 |
10.00 |
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Presentation Ceremony |
N/A |
N/A |
When scoring completed |
The Shooting:
Both Championships will be shot over an unmarked and marked course, shot to FITA Tournament Rules. Each course will consist of 24 targets, shooting will be continuous each day over the 24 targets without a break for lunch. Shooting groups will be allocated for the first day by ballot, adjusted as necessary, with a possible reallocation for the second day by order of scores. In accordance with FITA rules, searches for lost arrows must not delay shooting groups, such arrows should be sought on completion of shooting. If archers will note where their arrows were lost, a work party may assist in a search for them after shooting
All lost arrows must be reported to the tournament organiser on the day, after that day's scoring has been completed.
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Age Limits |
All ages will be those effective on |
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Drug Testing |
The event is liable to drug testing and competitors approached must comply as a refusal will be treated as a positive result. If in doubt there is a list of banned substances. |
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Status |
Entrants must state whether they are of Amateur or Professional status. |
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Spectators |
Will be allowed on the course during the period of the competition but only if escorted, and at the discretion of the Judges. |
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Car Parking |
There is car parking available on site. |
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Refreshments |
Refreshments will be available on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Accommodation |
An accommodation list can be provided, please send SAE to the organiser. |
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Photography |
In line with GNAS child protection policy any person wishing to take photographs or video must register with the organiser on arrival. |
Completed forms should be sent to;
Mr Arthur Halligey,
Tel: 02891 873421 email: mail@loughcuanbowmen.com
No provisional bookings can be accepted. There will be no spaces provided for late entries.
Closing date:
Photocopies of the entry form are acceptable.
Enclose SAE's if you require confirmation of receipt of entry form and/or results sheets and score cards.
Entry Fees: Seniors; £17.50....................Juniors; £10.00.
Cheques to be made payable to; Lough Cuan Bowmen
Rules for the Home Nations at The All-British Field Championship.
1. Each Nation shall field a team of one each of the following disciplines (in order of seniority). Compound Unlimited (CUL), Compound Limited (Cltd), Recurve (RC), Compound Barebow (CBB), Barebow (BB), Traditional (Trad), Longbow (LB).
2. Each team must have at least one Male or Female.
3. Juniors may be members of the team providing they shoot from the senior peg for their discipline.
4. The names of all team members must be submitted to the tournament organiser by the published closing date and by the recognised Field Liaison Officer for that Nation.
5. If a nation is unable to place a discipline, an archer can be pulled in from a lower listed discipline. E.g. If Wales is unable to find a Cltd they can put in an extra RC. However, if a Cltd turns up on the day from that Nation there will be a forfeit.
6. If due to illness/bereavement etc (i.e. a serious problem) a named team member cannot shoot, all the recognised Field Liaison Officers for the Nations will meet and come to a mutual agreement.
7. The total of all seven scores count as the system allows 7 styles and a system to cover any absence in a style.
8. Gold medals will be awarded to all members of the winning Nation. Nothing for other placings.
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First & Family name: |
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Style: Please tick one box |
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Address inc postcode |
Gentleman |
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Barebow |
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Longbow |
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Jun. Gent U18 |
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Compound unlimited |
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Jun. Gent U15 |
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Compound limited |
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G.N.A.S. No. |
Veteran |
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Club |
I wish to compete for arrowhead awards |
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Date of birth if Junior |
I am eligible for the married couples award |
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Juniors under 18 must have the consent of their parent or guardian for drug testing. Without this consent an entry cannot be accepted. |
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I give my consent to my son/daughter giving a sample if asked to by an official. |
My status is: |
Amateur |
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Professional |
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I enclose fee of: |
Senior £17.50 |
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Junior £10.00 |
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Total (cheques payable to Lough Cuan Bowmen) |
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Completed forms should be sent to; Tel: 02891 873421 email: mail@loughcuanbowmen.com |
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GANAWAY
BT22 2LG
Send to: Arthur Halligey, 21, Mill Street, COMBER, Co Down. BT23 5EG email mail@loughcuanbowmen.com
The Boy’s Brigade has given us full use of their residential facility at Ganaway for the weekend of the All British & Open Field Championships 2008. There is accommodation for 88 persons and may be booked on a ‘first come first served’ basis. This is situated in its own grounds on the coast with access to the beach around 10 minutes drive from
The main block has two floors and there are also two chalets and two cottages. Each unit has its own common room with television and tabletop games for relaxation as well as a kitchen area for preparing snacks, tea, coffee etc. and barbeque areas. Motor homes can be accommodated on site (no link up available for electricity) as can tents for those wishing to use these types of accommodation as well. An area will be set aside with butts for practice on site.
There are 33 rooms which sleep either two or four persons all with bunk beds (there are four available with twin beds which will be reserved for disabled persons or those with a need for such sleeping arrangements) all are (by May 2008 we are assured) en suite. The Boy’s Brigade has offered Bed & Breakfast with an optional Evening Meal if required on the nights of 23rd & 24th May 2008. The 25th May may also be booked for those wishing to travel home on the Monday.
Please use the form below to book accommodation indicating your preference of room mates. No provisional bookings will be accepted. An early booking is advised.
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Please indicate requirements |
Bed &Breakfast £24.00 per night |
Evening meal *Consisting soup, main course, coffee or tea £9.60 |
Room Mates |
Motor Home |
Tent |
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£12.00 per night |
Free |
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Friday 23rd May |
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Saturday 24th May |
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Sunday 25th May |
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* If opting for meals please state any dietary requirements ;………………………….
Preview Ganaway at http://www.bbni.org.uk/ and navigate to the video clip on the site
Those who wish to make their own arrangements can log on to www.ards-council.gov.uk/visitor-information and navigate for lists of where to stay and where a visitor’s guide and a map of the area in PDF format can be viewed. The Ards Tourist office can be contacted at tourisim@ards-council.gov.uk or on 028 9182 6846 although there will be a £2.00 charge to reserve accommodation. Alternatively visit http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/ for a full list of accommodation, places to eat etc.