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PROGRAM
Thank to our Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Gold
1. IMG
2. Golden Buckets
Silver
1. Image Mart
2. Brooks Hire
3. Panthers
4. Masters - St Marys
5. Holman
Bronze
1. Oz Archery
2. Online Hire
3. Nepean Bolt Master
Welcome from Penrith City Archers
On behalf of the members of Penrith City Archers, welcome. The team at PCA have been planning this event for over 12 months. Our aim is to host a family friendly event where all you
have to think about is enjoying the archery.
Over the last 2-3 years PCA has invested heavily in the Troy Adams Archery Field. In this time
the club has grown from 70 to over 240 members, with an average of 50+ people on the
shooting line each weekend. Our success in gaining multiple NSW government grants has
seen the addition of 20+ targets, a clubhouse, toilets and the construction of the Field Course.
PCA celebrated 50 years in 2014 with a Golden Jubilee event. The event was attended by Mrs
Innal, wife of foundation President Mr John Innal. PCA is also very privileged to have Mr John
Pope, the 2nd President of PCA as an active member.
Like many clubs PCA had several homes before taking up residence at the Troy Adams Archery
Field. The Troy Adams Archery Field is named after 16 year old PCA member Troy Adams. His
sudden passing in 1985 was felt by all. PCA move to the current location shortly after Troy’s
passing, naming the field after Troy is a fitting tribute to a young life lost.
The members of PCA hope you have a great event.
Regards
The 2015 YNAC Organising Team
All events will be held at the Troy Adams Archery Field.
There is free parking on site, with parking attendants to
assist each day. Please follow the speed limit at all times.
Program of Events
Over 1,500,000 meters of arrow flight
Monday Range is Closed to ALL COMPETITORS
Tuesday Registration & Official Practice Open 9am
(please have your equipment inspected before you start practice)
Team Managers Meeting 12:30
Electronic Scoring Overview 1:30pm
Newbies briefing 2pm
Official Practice Ends 2:30pm
Opening Ceremony 3pm
Official Team Photos starting - 3:40pm
- 10min intervals - Internationals
NSW - QLD - VIC - WA -SA - TAS - ACT
Independent and sponsor photos
Wednesday - Target & Field - registration from 8am
Target - 8:45am Official Practice - 9:15am Scoring
Field - 8:30am Offical Practice - 9:30am Muster
Target - Compound* Field - Recurve*
Thursday - Field & Target - registration from 8am
Target - 8:45am Official Practice - 9:15am Scoring
Field - 8:30am Offical Practice - 9:30am Muster
Target - Recurve* Field - Compound*
Friday - Matchplay - registration from 8am
Recurve - 8:30am Official Practice - 8:45am Scoring
Compound - 11:30 Offical Practice - 11:45am Scoring
Medals Finals - Compound & Recurve from 2:30pm
Saturday - Clout - registration from 8am
Compound - 8:30am Official Practice - 2 ends - 9:10am Scoring
Recurve - 1pm Official Practice - 2 ends - 1:30pm Scoring
Gala Presentation - 6pm
Panthers - Mulgoa Rd - smart casual dress
Practice @ Troy Adams Archery Range
Official practice - Tuesday 7th April from 9am - 2:30pm. The Range will not be open to any competitors
on Monday 6th. Archers are able to use the target area and clout #1 only. Targets with field faces will be
arranged at appropriate distances for field practice, there will be no practice in the field course.
Practice will cease at 2:30pm sharp.
TARGET
Target will be conducted under World Archery & Archery Australia Rules. Please ensure you know your lane
and lane position (A,B,C) they are clearly marked on the shooting line. The target range faces due south
and is somewhat protected from wind. The sun can be a bit distracting from the west in the late afternoon,
please ensure you have sunscreen, hat and plenty of water. Using an umbrella can also help.
Dress Code: Archery Australia Rule 7.11
Archers are encouraged to wear their state uniform
International Archers their national or club uniform
MATCH PLAY
The middle two distances in the Target round will be used for ranking Archers for matchplay.
The Matchplay competition will be separated
• Male & Female;
• Compound - Under 20 & Cadet - 50M 80cm face
• Recurve - Under 20 & Cadet - 60M 122cm face
• Compound - Intermediate & Cub - 35M 122cm face
• Recurve - Intermediate & Cub - 35M 122cm face
A 32 Player World Archery matchplay format will be used, where there is no competitor in the first round
the archer will receive a bye. Where there are 16 or less entries in the division the competition will start
from the 1/8 ranking positions. Each archer will be given a corresponding ranking card that will be used to
control the event. The winning archer in each event will take the lower numbered card and progress to the
next round.
Scoring Match Play
Recurve matches shoot 3-arrow ends, the match has a maximum of 5 ends. 3 arrows are added together
and the archer with the highest score wins that end and is awarded 2 points. If the scores are tied, the
end is tied and each archer receives 1 point. The first archer to 6 points wins the match. After 5 ends if the
scores are tied a single arrow shoot-off with the archer with the highest score will wining the match or, if
the same score is shot by both archers, the archer with the arrow closest to the centre will win the match.
Compound matches shoot five, 3-arrow ends. Scoring is cumulative, the archer with the highest score after
five ends wins the match. After 5 ends if the scores are tied a single arrow shoot-off the archer with the
highest score will win the match or, if the same score is shot by both archers, the archer with the arrow
closest to the centre will win the match.
Dress Code: Archery Australia Rule 7.11
Archers are encouraged to wear their club or sponsors uniform
FIELD - Nigel Matthews Field Course
There has been a Field Course set-out in the tree line of Wianamatta or South Creek
several times over the last 25 years. Youth Nationals were held at this same venue in
the 80s’. In 2012 a vision to create a permanent Field Course took hold and with the
support of Penrith City Council and the NSW Government the members of PCA built
the permanent Field Course in April of 2013.
356,800+ Arrows over 5 days
South Creek is home to many and very special native plants, please stay on the
paths and target lanes at all times. While we are not far from the city, this is real
Australian bushland. There are spiders and snakes in the area. The snakes are starting to hibernate, however if you see one please leave it alone. There are also many
animals and birds that make their homes in the Field Course, including Bower Birds
who make their nests on the ground please look but don’t touch.
The range has been designed to international standards. Searching for lost arrows is
not permitted during the event. Please take note of where you have lost an arrow
and we will help you look at the end of the days shooting. Please leave your bow at
the end of each lane when collecting arrows.
There is one entry and exit point - via target one. There are no spectators in the
field. The course takes approximately 5 hours to shoot. You should pack a small
bag with water and snacks. Please take your rubbish with you. There is a toilet at
targets 3 & 14 but you should make sure you go beforehand. You are not permitted
to leave the course once shooting has commenced without permission of a Judge.
There are water stations at targets 3, 7 & 14.
Dress Code: Archery Australia Rule 7.11
Archers are encouraged to wear their State uniform
CLOUT
Clout will be shot in two sessions Compound in the morning session and Recurve in
the second session. Each session will be a single clout of 36 arrows.
PCA has 2 permanent mounds and 2 temporary mounds, all facing South. Golden
Buckets & Penrith City Council have been very supportive of this event by completing earth works to create access for the additional clout mounds.
Dress Code: Archery Australia Rule 7.11
Archers are encouraged to wear their State uniform
RGB Teams & Team Officials
Each RGB will be allowed 2 officials per team (Recurve & Compound) on the field of
play, at any one time. Team officials will be provided with event ID that they must
wear at all times on the venue.
Note: at no time will any team have a ratio greater than 1:1 officials to archers.
Independent Archers
Archers who are not part of a State team or Squad who have an individual coach;
provision may be made for individual coaches / managers to enter the field of play
under some circumstances. This will be at the complete discretion of the DOS &
Chief Judge. Archers should call for a Judge who can consider the archers needs.
2015 YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Accreditation
All archers and officials will be provided with event accreditation. With more than 500 people moving around
the site it is critical that everyone wears their accreditation at all times.
Competitors: International & Interstate = Red, NSW = Blue
Officials: All officials have a hard plastic ID card that must be warn at all times.
Photography
The event has an official photographer. Photos will be available for purchase online during the event. Only
accredited photographers will be allowed in to the field of play and at the Official Team Photos. All archers
must provide a signed copy of AA’s media release.
Electronic Scoring
There will be electronic scoring used for Target. This will require the use of both a tablet and paper scoring.
It is normal for volunteers to assist Cub Archers with scoring. Volunteers will need to register on the day of
the event and can not support their own child or relative.
International Competitors
Welcome to NSW & Penrith City Archers, we hope your event is fantastic! All international competitors have
a Red id band. If you need anything please let any of the Event Organisers know. The event has a dedicated
International Athlete liaison to assist you, please ask for the liaison if you have any concerns.
First Time Competitors
If this is your first Youth National Archery Championships “GOOD LUCK” There is a Newbies briefing for all
first time competitors and parents at 2pm on Tuesday.
Experienced Archers
If this is not your first Youth National Archery Championships, welcome. We hope you set an new PB! If its
your last Youth Nationals we send you an extra special hello and good bye.
Penrith City Archers
As hosts our members say, thank you & we hope you enjoy the event. However please refer any questions to
event organisers who are wearing the event organisers T-Shirts.
Judges & Officials
Events can only run with the support and dedication of Judges, they volunteer their time and act in the best
interest of all archers. Please show your support and respect for these people who give of themselves.
Presentation Evening
The Gala Presentation evening will be a fantastic night, tickets will be available up until the 2nd of April, if you
change your mind, unless sold out. The night will include live music from young local talent, awards, dinner
and some activities for the kids. The event will be hosted by Penrith Panthers in the Gala ball room.
TROY ADAMS ARCHERY RANGE
Athlete & Officials Area
Each RGB and the officials have been provided a section of the main Marquee inside
the restricted area to store equipment and provide a place to meet.
204 Competitors - The Largest YNAC
Safety
Your safety is our primary concern, please follow the directions provided by signage
or event marshals. The field of play is restricted for those with event accreditation,
spectators must remain behind the spectator marking.
Parking
There are three parking areas: Gold- VIP’s, Red - Officials & Blue - Competitors. There
will be parking attendants each day to assist.
Toilets
There are three set of toilets at the Troy Adams Archery Field. The main toilet block
located on the “mound” has Male, Female & Disabled toilets. There is also a Porto-lo
at Target 3 & 14 in the field course. There is a Porto-lo beside the marquee for athletes and officials.
Food
A commercial food van will operate on site each day from Tuesday (Practice day) to
Saturday morning. A range of food will be available, including coffee at reasonable
prices.
First Aid
The dedicated First Aid van is in the centre of the range behind the registration table.
There will be qualified first aiders available at all times during the event. First Aiders
will be wearing a First Aid arm bands or vests. There is an ancillary First Aid kit at the
#3 Emergency Muster point in the Field - next to the toilet.
Smoking
In NSW Smoking is prohibited on all sporting fields, with a $300 on the spot fine for
rule breakers. There is a designated smoking are at the Northern most boundary of
the Target range near the Trees. Anyone found smoking outside this area will be asked
to leave the Event.
Rubbish
There are bins located around the event please use them.
Lost Property
Any lost property should be handed into the registration table in the centre of the
Target range. All Lost property will be stored by the club for collection.
Athletes Oath
37th National Youth Archery Championships
“In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Championships, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit and the
glory of sport.”
• I promise to do my best
• I promise to play fair and according to the rules.
• I promise to respect the people I am competing with, including all opponents, officials, and volunteers and to remember that participating is more important than
winning.
Officials Oath
37th National Youth Archery Championships
On behalf of all judges and officials at these championships, I make this oath:
• I declare we will strive to apply the rules of archery australia, fita and these championships in a manner that is fair and equitable to all competitors; showing complete
impartiality, and respecting the abilities and rights of all concerned.
• We will encourage the true spirit of sportsmanship through our professional approach to our duties and the fairness of our decisions and actions.
from the President of Archery Australia
NSW has 30 Clubs & 1700 members
On behalf of Archery Australia I would like to welcome all the competitors,
families and volunteers that go towards making this a successful event.
I hope all those competing shoot well and achieve the results they
have practiced for. Penrith City Archers have worked hard to make
this a enjoyable and successful event and we owe them our thanks.
These events are only able to be run because of the volunteers that work
tirelessly behind the scenes. I am sure we all appreciate their effort.
To all those who have travelled many miles to be here I wish you a safe
and happy trip and look forward to seeing some of you at the event.
John Hyde - President Archery Australia Inc.
from the President of Archery NSW
On behalf of Archery NSW welcome, I hope your competition is fun and
you achieve a personal best. I am excited for the Youth Nationals to be
held in NSW again.
My thanks go to Penrith City Archers for hosting the event, the club has
put a lot of time and effort into upgrading their facilities and developing
their event management skills to ensure the event is a success.
Archery is an exciting sport, as much as you are competing against others you are really competing against yourself. Stay focused on what
you need to do, play your game, but most of all have fun. Take home a
medal or not, its really all about doing something you enjoy and giving it
your best.
If you are visiting, enjoy NSW its a great place to be & good luck.
To the New South Wales Archers - go the BLUES!
Nigel Matthews - President ANSW
Conditions of Entry to the Troy Adams Archery Field
In support of other community groups the 1st Blaxland Scouts are providing car parking and entry support to
the event. Please show your support with a gold coin entry each day for the Scouts.
In caring for the safety of competitors, officials & spectators of the 37th Youth National Championships,
Penrith City Archers Inc reserve the right to refuse entry or remove from the grounds at any time after entry;
any person who:
• Is intoxicated
• Deemed to be behaving in a disorderly manner (as defined by the organising committee)
• Does not have a valid form of entry
• Who is unauthorised or prohibited
• Who has no reasonable purpose to attend the event
Patrons are not permitted to bring the following items into the Troy Adams Archery Field;
• Alcoholic refreshments
• Illicit drugs
• Fireworks, flares or any other explosive devise
• Glass bottles or breakable containers
• Weapons of any kind (competition equipment exempt)
• Motorised bikes or toys (mobility scooters are exempt)
• Dogs or other pets
• Laser pointers
Entry to the event is conditional on;
1. Compliance with Archery Australia’s policy’s and rules of play, regardless of the patron being a member
of Archery Australia, competitor or not.
2. Agree to remove any item which, as deemed by the Penrith City Archers, that can cause public nuisance
or offence (musical instruments, whistles, horns and / or hooters) to any other patron in the venue.
3. Patrons choosing to leave valuables on the premises do so at their own risk. The Penrith City Archers will
not be held responsible for any damages for any lost, stolen, damaged or misplaced personal items.
4. Parking is at your own risk.
5. Patrons are not permitted to wear or otherwise display any commercial (ambush marketing), political or
other offensive logos or signage.
6. All patrons may be subject to bag searches before entering the venue.
7. Showing respect for all others and not engaging in any conduct, act or speech to any player, match official
or any other patron in a manner which offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens, disparages or
vilifies that person on the basis of that person’s race, colour, religion, decent, nationality or ethnic background.
8. Patrons will not erect elaborate structures, any shade structures erected by the patron must be securely
anchored and is the sole responsibility of the patron. The patron is liable for any and all damage caused
by or as a result of any belonging used at the venue.
9. All children must be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times while in the venue.
10.The Troy Adams Archery Field is a non-smoking venue. Patrons wishing to smoke must only smoke in the
designated smoking area.
11.At all-times patrons must comply with direct instructions from Venue organisers and or event Officials.
These rules are enforceable under the NSW SPORTING VENUES AUTHORITIES REGULATION 2014 - REG 4
Evacuation Procedure
In the event of an emergency
please remain calm and alert an official.
There are 3 field muster points at targets 3, 7 & 15.
The muster point for Target & Clout is the athletes marque.
PCA use IMG’s SiteDesqPro
An evacuation will be signalled by repetitive long whistle blasts.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Leave your equipment and move towards a signposted muster point.
Follow the directions of Officials
Once instructed move to the Athletes Marque.
At the main muster point (Athletes Marque) please wait for team managers to hand children back to their parents & careers.
(so we don’t look for people who are not lost)
Please follow the instructions of the event organisers at all times.
Workshops for Club Officals
Tuesday Archers Diary Club Information Session 4pm
Thursday IMG - Member Desq Training - 1pm
IMG - Event Desq Training - 2pm
IMG - Custom Website Information - 3pm
IMG - Free Website Information - 4pm
RGB’s Presidents Dinner - 6:30pm
Friday IMG - Event Desq Training - 9am
IMG - Custom Website Information - 10am
IMG - Individual Club Appointments 11am - 2pm
Keeping Track - Recurve Team
Name
Target
Field
Clout
Total
Matchplay
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Add Top 4 Scores
Keeping Track - Compound Team
Name
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Add Top 4 Scores
Target
Field
Clout
Total
Matchplay
Keeping Track - Individuals
Name
Target
Field
NOTES
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