BATH ARCHERS NOVICE TOURNAMENT 2025:
Steve Edgell (left) and Chris Guille (right) entered the Bath Archers Novice Tournament on 14th June. The weather was very sunny with the occasional black cloud passing over while we were competing. Steve shot a National 30 and I shot a National 50. We are both Barebow archers so we don’t use any sighting aids to help us shoot. We shot 8 rounds of 6 arrows and the broke for lunch for 45 minutes. The shooting line was then changed to 10 yards closer for the remaining 4 rounds of 6 arrows. By 2.30pm all shooting had just finished when we had a heavy downpour of rain which lasted 20 minutes after which it came out blazing hot, just right for the presentations. Steve shot really well and came first in the men’s 30 yard National and 3rd overall in the Tournament. I came 2nd in my 50 yard National and also 2nd overall in the tournament for the team entry. Everyone who entered (45 entries if I recall) had a really nice day with nice people and great organisation by Bath Archers who arranged this friendly tournament.
Report by Chris Guille