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SNAC Annual WA18M tournament results for 2024

Kathleen Millar

We were pleased to host our first indoor tournament of the 2024-2025 season with our annual December WA18M event on December 15.  It was encouraging to see people trying out competitive archery for the first time, as well as welcoming back regular indoor competitors.

Congratulations to Larry E. Smith who shot a new (unofficial) 60+ national record in Men’s Compound Unlimited of 561.

Here are the results for everyone who shot:

2024_SNAC_WA18M_2024-12-15 (13.6KB PDF) - December 15th, 2024

Results are available also at:  https://can.service.ianseo.net/General/CompetitionDetail.php?Competition=2024481

Our next tournament will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025.  It will be a WA18M.

Then, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, we will host the annual Ontario provincial IFAA round championship.

Space is limited, so if you wish to pre-register, contact Kathleen Millar at:  info@southnationarchery.com

HOLIDAY SEASON STORE HOURS 2024-2025

Kathleen Millar

South Nation Archery will be open as usual on Monday, December 23rd from 1:00pm – 9:00pm.

Our annual store closure will run from Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 to Saturday, January 04th, 2025.  The store and lanes will re-open on Saturday, January 4th, 2024 at 9am.

Kathy and Larry wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season.  See you in the new year!

Lanes fees going up effective January 01, 2025

Kathleen Millar

For the first time in 35 years, South Nation Archery will be increasing its flat rate for using the indoor and outdoor target facilities.

Effective January 01, 2025, the range fee will be $10/person.

Unlike other shops, South Nation Archery does not charge you by-the-hour to use the lanes during normal business hours.  This flat fee is applicable to encourage archers to shoot quality arrows, and not to rush and learn bad habits.

Open practice / use of the lanes is not available when classes are in session.  Please call ahead to check if you will be able to shoot.

Thank you.

2024-2025 Indoor Competition Schedule at SNAC

Kathleen Millar

Indoor season gives everyone an opportunity to compete locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and all from the comfort of your home club.  This 2024-2025 indoor season, all 18m events have been registered with Archery Canada and World Archery for national as well as world records and awards.   Also, we run House Leagues and Mail Matches from the beginning of January until the end of March 2025.

Here are the dates and times for our SNAC events:

FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS:

Pre-registration is compulsory. Space is limited.  Evening lines will be added only if required.

Sunday, December 15, 2024 WA18M 60-arrow round shot at 18m on either a 40cm single or vertical 3-spot face

Sunday, January 12, 2025 WA18M 60-arrow round shot at 18m on either a 40cm single or vertical 3-spot face

Sunday, January 19, 2025 IFAA ON provincial championship

Ontario provincial 10-ring championship week

Sunday, March 02, 2025 National Regional Indoor Championship

Sunday, March 16, 2025 MICA Championship of the Americas Event

Tournament Rate card will be published soon.

Mail matches and House Leagues will run on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon and Monday evenings from 8pm-9pm.  More information to follow.

2024-2025 Instructional Season Information on website

Kathleen Millar

South Nation Archery has published exact dates and times for advanced and beginner group archery lessons on our website.

As usual, there are 3 beginner sessions to choose from, each with 6 lessons .  These start in January 2025.

Please consult the website to choose the age category that works for you.  Then e-mail us to pre-register at:  info@southnationarchery.com.

There are 4 sessions for advanced youth/adult archers who meet the criteria.  There are 5 advanced class starting times to choose from.  Changes this year include increasing the age for participation in these classes and combining youth and adults in each class.

Please consult the website to choose the session that works for you.  Then e-mail us to pre-register at:  info@southnationarchery.com.

August 24, 2024 SNAC Indoor AWARDS Celebration

Kathleen Millar

We have had quite a few challenges getting all the medals and certificates for those of you who competed in tournaments and mail matches since last May (understatement!).  Thank you to everyone who was able to drop by to celebrate with us.

This year, we presented house league medals, ON mail match certificates, ON indoor champ medals, and AC medals for mail matches and the Regional Indoor Championship.

We realise that some of you may be on vacation or cannot join us on that day.  We will keep your awards, if any, until you can drop in.

Even if you shot tournaments as a guest, we are celebrating your participation, too.

If you were not able to be with us and you earned a medal/certificate, you can drop by our shop during normal business hours to pick up your awards.

Use these links for house league results and ON mail match results.

2024_SNAC_House_League_results (11.8KB XLSX) - August 14th, 2024
AO_2024_ON_MailMatch_Results (55.7KB XLSX) - August 14th, 2024

Millar to judge at 2024 National Target and Field Championships

Kathleen Millar

Kathleen Millar will be joining other national judges to volunteer at Archery Canada’s national field/target championships in Fredericton, NB during the first weeks of August.

Competing at these championships will be SNAC members:  Serenity Last, Connie Siedule and Garnett Last.  Best wishes for good shooting and good weather!

Kathleen will not be available for private lessons throughout August.  For immediate assistance contact Larry Smith at 613-989-2943 during normal business hours.

Great weather and great scores for 4×720 weekend 2024

Kathleen Millar

Perfect weather conditions greeted archers shooting over the July 20-21 weekend.

Personal Best scores were shot on both days, for recurve, barebow and compound categories – congratulations to everyone.

Special shout-out to Kaity Horlock who earned national Gold Squad ranking on Saturday.

Use the following links for all 4 rounds:

2024_SNAC_720_Round_4_2024-07-21 (12KB PDF) - July 22nd, 2024
2024_SNAC_720_Round_3_2024-07-21 (12.5KB PDF) - July 22nd, 2024
2024_SNAC_720_Round_2_2024-07-20 (10.2KB PDF) - July 22nd, 2024
2024_SNAC_720_Round_1_2024-07-20 (11.2KB PDF) - July 22nd, 2024

It was a good way to end our outdoor tournaments at SNAC.  Thank you to everyone who participated over the years and supported our club.