Thomas Williams, aged 12, enjoyed his first archery tournament on the 22nd June, after joining the South Wansdyke Archery Club just last year.
The Somerset County Archery Association Junior County and Open Championships provided a friendly and inclusive setting for young people and their supporters, with this year’s event being held in Burnham on Sea. The competition progressed over 3 different distances, a Bristol IV, and participants showed great concentration and skill. After a well-deserved picnic lunch, the tournament concluded, and awards were presented.
With successes across the board, our Olympic archers of the future could be right here in Somerset!
Thomas was pleased to bring home the Men’s Under-14 Recurve trophy for his club. He encourages anyone to give archery a try, and have a go at a beginner’s course. Who knows what you could achieve!