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The Hammer Tim Gillingham showing how to shoot one of the hardest shots in archery!

From Archery Canada image UPDATE #14 | 29 April 2020... image Advisory on COVID-19 SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: Disease Update The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 3.1 million with 975,000 recovered and 219,287 deaths. There are documented cases in over 213 countries or territories. While some countries have slowed the doubling rate of new cases and deaths, other areas in the world are seeing these rates continue to accelerate. We are continuing to see prolonged second waves in countries that had relaxed their restrictions and are monitoring this closely as this will have an impact on how other countries including Canada manage restrictions and relaxations in the future. In Canada we have over 50,000 cases, 2859 deaths and 19,000 (38%) recovered. Of the 28,000 presently active cases in Canada 97% are classified as mild. At present our doubling time has prolonged to every 16 days. Although the curve continues to flatten in Canada there remains a lot of risk involved in relaxing restrictions too early and we can only reemphasize that in Canada there are limited resources available and asymptomatic spread is occurring. Continue to assume all others you may encounter may have COVID and act with that in mind and continue to maintain physical distancing vigilance. Many provinces are starting to prepare plans for staged relaxation of restrictions as is considered safe in their specific area. This progressive relaxation of restrictions will have an impact on training and access to facilities, but timing will differ across regions and across different sports and is yet to be finalised or confirmed. Training As per the previous updates we strongly encourage athletes to take this enforced self-isolation period to work with their Coaches, HPDs, IST and CMOs to address any known biomechanical and physical deficiencies that are easily addressed with home training and NOT to be attempting to reach peak performance this summer (the rationale has been addressed in earlier releases). In addition we would recommend taking this opportunity to also work on mental training. Institutes and Training Facilities At this stage all Canadians remain under national and provincial public health guidance and as such all institutes and public training facilities remain closed at this time. As information changes it will be updated. Return to Training in Groups At a Town Hall call involving NSOs and national sport partners on 27 April a Risk Assessment Tool for Sport that will allow groups and teams to assess risk and mitigation of this risk was presented in a draft form. The SMAC group, in concert with COC, CPC and OTP are finalising this tool (to be made available on 1 May 2020) and will continue to collect information from WHO and other countries to create the best path forward for returning to training. Despite a number of nations returning to group training this week, in Canada physical distancing measures remain in force and we are thus not able to start group training at this point in time. Any decisions regarding return to group training would ultimately be in conjunction with provincial / local health authorities, provincial / local government bodies, your sports associations as well as OTP, CPC and COC. It cannot be emphasized enough that groups, teams or sports should go through this risk assessment process carefully in planning for the safety of their athletes, coaches and the larger population in general when the return is possible. Ultimately local health officials will need to be on board as different provinces, regions and cities are affected differently with COVID-19 and as a result may have unique policies regarding gatherings of individuals that will determine when and how group training may resume in different regions. Mental Health Update Leading mental health authorities and advocacy groups are calling for an increase in mental health resources to cope with the threat of an echo pandemic, the significant rise in mental health issues in those significantly affected by COVID-19. The Canadian Sport community is not immune to this echo pandemic, and to help flatten the mental health spike, a preventative and proactive approach must be taken. To help mitigate the ill-effects of stress, protect mental health and promote mental fitness, it is recommended that we practice psychological hygiene as part of the daily routine. The following are some activities to be considered. Emotional Tolerance We must remember that emotions are an integral part of the human experience; they are there to protect us, guide us and help us recognize what we need. We should accept that our emotions are real and valid responses to this abnormal event. By understanding our emotions and core needs, we are able to increase our emotional tolerance. Valuable steps in this process include: Naming the emotion we are experiencing (e.g., I feel anxious and overwhelmed) and recognizing it as normal and valid (e.g., just my emotions doing their job in these times of uncertainty) Accepting the emotion as a normal aspect of our experience (e.g., It’s understandable that I have heightened level of anxiety given the current situation) Identifying needs by exploring what the emotion is revealing or why it is important (e.g., I want to be safe and need to take necessary precautions) Stress Management COVID-19 is an unprecedented event. As such, there is no rule book to follow and it is inevitable that stress and anxiety levels rise given the uncertainty and unpredictability of the situation we are facing. However, it is important to remember that not all stress is bad; it depends on our perspective, competencies, and support. Adversity is part of high performance sport, therefore, athletes, coaches, and IST members can use existing skills to manage challenges and the unknown. COVID-related stress management tips include: Protective physical and psychological factors Engaging in physical distancing Washing hands and wearing a mask and gloves when out in public Staying home, especially if sick Reducing information by taking breaks from watching or listening to news Maintaining a sense of balance by pairing intense information processing with light activities (e.g., watching or reading something amusing, playing a game). Stress management Identifying stressors and focusing on the knowledge and skills we have to manage them keeping our confidence greater than our fears Connecting with others and expressing worries and concerns to feel supported Taking care of our body by exercising, eating and sleeping well, and limiting our alcohol intake Spending time outdoors to benefit from mother nature’s healing effects Doing breathing / relaxation exercises Having fun and staying stimulated by trying out new activities / hobbies Mindfulness Mindfulness is deep awareness of the present moment. It reflects our ability to BE.HERE.NOW with an accepting, nonjudgmental attitude. Mindfulness helps us to embrace all human experiences, regulate emotions, improve focus and sleep, and boost immunity. A daily dose of mindfulness training can make a world of difference. Try the mindfulness app Calm for free for one month by clicking here Gratitude and Growth To help balance the part of the brain that becomes activated when exposed to perceived threat and danger (the amygdala), we can even out the input by focusing on what is good. This can be done by scanning the world around us for three good things and writing those things down at the end of each day. This activity has shown to improve levels of optimism, happiness and subjective well-being. We can also mitigate the stress response by adopting a challenger mindset and looking for opportunities for growth and learning that comes with the challenge we are facing. For example, this quarantine is a great opportunity to build mental fitness and resilience skills, which can help enhance sport performance when back to training and competition. Take a proactive and preventative approach and practice psychological hygiene on a daily basis. AN UPDATE WILL BE PROVIDED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 4:00 PM EDT OR AS REQUIRED. image image Updated links from the Government of Canada and WHO https://www.canada.ca///coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html https://www.who.int/emergen/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Provincial Information Further Questions: Further information about COVID-19 may be obtained from your NSO Chief Medical Officer or Team Physician, or the Chief Medical Officers of the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee. Dr. Mike Wilkinson, Canadian Olympic Committee: [email protected] Dr. Andy Marshall Canadian, Paralympic Committee: [email protected] Dr. Suzanne Leclerc, Institut National du Sport du Québec: [email protected] Dr. Doug Richards, Canadian Sport Institute Ontario: [email protected] Dr. Brian Benson, Canadian Sport Institute Calgary: [email protected] Dr. Paddy McCluskey, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific: [email protected] image

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Such a horrible thing to happen to one of our archery brothers and sister's place in Hamilton. Especially with the lock down of non-essential business, this is not something they should be having to worry and pay for during this time. Please keep an eye out for the bow's that were taken, in your groups and pages. If you have any information leading to the break-in, please contact Hamilton Police.... Thank you Our thoughts are with our friends at Hamilton Archery Centre

WARNING: In doing our regular scans for MAP pricing, we have found several scam web sites that end with .club instead of .com that are claiming to sell our prod...ucts at extremely low prices. Several of these sites have been flagged by fact checkers as scam sites that will take your money and not send product based on similar addresses and phone numbers listed on other scam sites. We strongly suggest that you buy or order through your local dealer, but if you buy online, be sure that you know the source you are using is legitimate. Unfortunately, these scammers operate outside the United States, so it will be difficult to fight, but we have registered trademarks in several countries and continents now and hope our due diligence can protect you, our valued customers! As the old saying goes, Let the buyer beware! and if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. We hope this warning protects good people from harm! See more

BREAKING NEWS After several years of litigation Mathews Inc was successful on their patent Infringement lawsuit against Bowtech archery dating back nearly 6 years and involving the following cam systems.

From Archery Canada image UPDATE #14 | 29 April 2020... image Advisory on COVID-19 SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: Disease Update The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 3.1 million with 975,000 recovered and 219,287 deaths. There are documented cases in over 213 countries or territories. While some countries have slowed the doubling rate of new cases and deaths, other areas in the world are seeing these rates continue to accelerate. We are continuing to see prolonged second waves in countries that had relaxed their restrictions and are monitoring this closely as this will have an impact on how other countries including Canada manage restrictions and relaxations in the future. In Canada we have over 50,000 cases, 2859 deaths and 19,000 (38%) recovered. Of the 28,000 presently active cases in Canada 97% are classified as mild. At present our doubling time has prolonged to every 16 days. Although the curve continues to flatten in Canada there remains a lot of risk involved in relaxing restrictions too early and we can only reemphasize that in Canada there are limited resources available and asymptomatic spread is occurring. Continue to assume all others you may encounter may have COVID and act with that in mind and continue to maintain physical distancing vigilance. Many provinces are starting to prepare plans for staged relaxation of restrictions as is considered safe in their specific area. This progressive relaxation of restrictions will have an impact on training and access to facilities, but timing will differ across regions and across different sports and is yet to be finalised or confirmed. Training As per the previous updates we strongly encourage athletes to take this enforced self-isolation period to work with their Coaches, HPDs, IST and CMOs to address any known biomechanical and physical deficiencies that are easily addressed with home training and NOT to be attempting to reach peak performance this summer (the rationale has been addressed in earlier releases). In addition we would recommend taking this opportunity to also work on mental training. Institutes and Training Facilities At this stage all Canadians remain under national and provincial public health guidance and as such all institutes and public training facilities remain closed at this time. As information changes it will be updated. Return to Training in Groups At a Town Hall call involving NSOs and national sport partners on 27 April a Risk Assessment Tool for Sport that will allow groups and teams to assess risk and mitigation of this risk was presented in a draft form. The SMAC group, in concert with COC, CPC and OTP are finalising this tool (to be made available on 1 May 2020) and will continue to collect information from WHO and other countries to create the best path forward for returning to training. Despite a number of nations returning to group training this week, in Canada physical distancing measures remain in force and we are thus not able to start group training at this point in time. Any decisions regarding return to group training would ultimately be in conjunction with provincial / local health authorities, provincial / local government bodies, your sports associations as well as OTP, CPC and COC. It cannot be emphasized enough that groups, teams or sports should go through this risk assessment process carefully in planning for the safety of their athletes, coaches and the larger population in general when the return is possible. Ultimately local health officials will need to be on board as different provinces, regions and cities are affected differently with COVID-19 and as a result may have unique policies regarding gatherings of individuals that will determine when and how group training may resume in different regions. Mental Health Update Leading mental health authorities and advocacy groups are calling for an increase in mental health resources to cope with the threat of an echo pandemic, the significant rise in mental health issues in those significantly affected by COVID-19. The Canadian Sport community is not immune to this echo pandemic, and to help flatten the mental health spike, a preventative and proactive approach must be taken. To help mitigate the ill-effects of stress, protect mental health and promote mental fitness, it is recommended that we practice psychological hygiene as part of the daily routine. The following are some activities to be considered. Emotional Tolerance We must remember that emotions are an integral part of the human experience; they are there to protect us, guide us and help us recognize what we need. We should accept that our emotions are real and valid responses to this abnormal event. By understanding our emotions and core needs, we are able to increase our emotional tolerance. Valuable steps in this process include: Naming the emotion we are experiencing (e.g., I feel anxious and overwhelmed) and recognizing it as normal and valid (e.g., just my emotions doing their job in these times of uncertainty) Accepting the emotion as a normal aspect of our experience (e.g., Its understandable that I have heightened level of anxiety given the current situation) Identifying needs by exploring what the emotion is revealing or why it is important (e.g., I want to be safe and need to take necessary precautions) Stress Management COVID-19 is an unprecedented event. As such, there is no rule book to follow and it is inevitable that stress and anxiety levels rise given the uncertainty and unpredictability of the situation we are facing. However, it is important to remember that not all stress is bad; it depends on our perspective, competencies, and support. Adversity is part of high performance sport, therefore, athletes, coaches, and IST members can use existing skills to manage challenges and the unknown. COVID-related stress management tips include: Protective physical and psychological factors Engaging in physical distancing Washing hands and wearing a mask and gloves when out in public Staying home, especially if sick Reducing information by taking breaks from watching or listening to news Maintaining a sense of balance by pairing intense information processing with light activities (e.g., watching or reading something amusing, playing a game). Stress management Identifying stressors and focusing on the knowledge and skills we have to manage them keeping our confidence greater than our fears Connecting with others and expressing worries and concerns to feel supported Taking care of our body by exercising, eating and sleeping well, and limiting our alcohol intake Spending time outdoors to benefit from mother natures healing effects Doing breathing / relaxation exercises Having fun and staying stimulated by trying out new activities / hobbies Mindfulness Mindfulness is deep awareness of the present moment. It reflects our ability to BE.HERE.NOW with an accepting, nonjudgmental attitude. Mindfulness helps us to embrace all human experiences, regulate emotions, improve focus and sleep, and boost immunity. A daily dose of mindfulness training can make a world of difference. Try the mindfulness app Calm for free for one month by clicking here Gratitude and Growth To help balance the part of the brain that becomes activated when exposed to perceived threat and danger (the amygdala), we can even out the input by focusing on what is good. This can be done by scanning the world around us for three good things and writing those things down at the end of each day. This activity has shown to improve levels of optimism, happiness and subjective well-being. We can also mitigate the stress response by adopting a challenger mindset and looking for opportunities for growth and learning that comes with the challenge we are facing. For example, this quarantine is a great opportunity to build mental fitness and resilience skills, which can help enhance sport performance when back to training and competition. Take a proactive and preventative approach and practice psychological hygiene on a daily basis. AN UPDATE WILL BE PROVIDED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 4:00 PM EDT OR AS REQUIRED. image image Updated links from the Government of Canada and WHO https://www.canada.ca///coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html https://www.who.int/emergen/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Provincial Information Further Questions: Further information about COVID-19 may be obtained from your NSO Chief Medical Officer or Team Physician, or the Chief Medical Officers of the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee. Dr. Mike Wilkinson, Canadian Olympic Committee: [email protected] Dr. Andy Marshall Canadian, Paralympic Committee: [email protected] Dr. Suzanne Leclerc, Institut National du Sport du Québec: [email protected] Dr. Doug Richards, Canadian Sport Institute Ontario: [email protected] Dr. Brian Benson, Canadian Sport Institute Calgary: [email protected] Dr. Paddy McCluskey, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific: [email protected] image

We fully endorse and support Women That Hunt - WTH and their amazing development of true conservation, and ethical development of women and youth in our sport shooting, and hunting, fishing and wildlife here in Canada. Their work and vision has no rival in Canada. They are an inspiration. Continued love and support to all these great people.

Such a horrible thing to happen to one of our archery brothers and sister's place in Hamilton. Especially with the lock down of non-essential business, this is not something they should be having to worry and pay for during this time. Please keep an eye out for the bow's that were taken, in your groups and pages. If you have any information leading to the break-in, please contact Hamilton Police.... Thank you Our thoughts are with our friends at Hamilton Archery Centre

Great news. An arrest has been made!

BREAKING NEWS After several years of litigation Mathews Inc was successful on their patent Infringement lawsuit against Bowtech archery dating back nearly 6 years and involving the following cam systems.

Sara attempts to get Brandon's attention for an archery Valentine's day. See where it all goes face slappingly crazy.

Call for Judges! Archery Canada is now accepting applications for judges wishing to officiate at the 2020 Canadian Outdoor Championships in PEI. Click Here: htt...ps://buff.ly/2UxfyiS Appel aux juges ! Tir à l'arc Canada accepte désormais les candidatures des juges qui souhaitent officier aux Championnats canadiens de plein air 2020 à l'Î.-P.-É. Cliquez ici : https://buff.ly/385xBR2

Holiday Schedule Closed: Dec 23,24,25 and 26 Merry Christmas!Holiday Schedule Closed: Dec 23,24,25 and 26 Merry Christmas!

Get your training on! Help with your physical fitness for archery!

Before you watch this video... close your eyes for 5 seconds and think of something in your life that you wanted to do but didnt because you were afraid for wha...tever reason to at least try...ED GEER...AKA...FAST EDDIE has cerebral palsy... He takes a bus for 2 hours one way for his archery lessons with archery coach mike pierce at predators archery in Gilroy California... Mike has taken this person with the DESIRE and the HEART to do something positive in his life no matter what his situation is.... Fast Eddy is quite a example to all us what can be accomplished with enough heart and desire.. case in point... Local Gilroyan Football Coach Robert Mendez and ESPY award winner is another prime example what can be accomplished with enough HEART and DESIRE to make things happen. Who says we cant???? NOBODYYYYYYYY!!!!!!....Only us people.... Only us... I myself am guilty of holding myself back at times from at least trying....Because of my FEAR... False Evidence Appearing Real!!!! Thank God for the people like Fast Eddie and Rob that remind us from time to time to never feel sorry for ourselves when life deals us a bad card... instead its how we play the cards that life deals us that truly makes all the difference... FOR THE BEST DEALS ON ALL ARCHERY EQUIPMENT AND LESSONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND CAPABILITIES CALL owner Curtis Campisi. For archery lessons ask for coach Mike Pierce at (408) 842-7733 Excellent exercise and confidence building for all kids . Side note: fast Eddie will be informed tomorrow that over 40,000 saw his video.. He will be blown away... He Inspired over 40,000 of us with his CAN DO attitude. Im sure when he finds this out that so many people saw his video that he will be even more inspired to work even harder to get even better at his sport... we all need inspiration from time to time... nobody gets through this life alone See more

Just a Reminder to come on out tomorow night and support us in raising funds for the DDHA Archery. Food, prizes and Fun. Hope to see you there!!!

I am happy to announce the 2020 pro staff / Fields staff lineup. We would like to welcome all of our new team members and welcome back all our returning team me...mbers. Mason Mogren (youth) Andrew Fagan Daniel Morgan Robin Marie East Fiona Shea Maude Abby Bunn (youth) Kasey Bunn (youth) Nolan Eakins (youth) Mike Shotlander Matt Rimmer Chris Chaplin Wayne Woodcock Paul Drysdale Luc Martin Keegan Crawford (youth) Avery Crawford (youth) Duncan Crawford Karla Crawford Matt Skinner Cole Shotlander (youth) Bela Webb (youth) Daniela Webb Josh Webb Carl Jones Jason Doupe Ashley McNabb Toni Cooper Lance Grange Greg McLaughlin Alexandra Paquette (youth) Avery Cyr Ron Perreault Dale Martin Mike Downham Darren Prosper John Reeves Brady Klassen (youth) Anthony Steevs Randy Reid Spencer Freeze (youth) Kristen Arsenault (youth) Macy Shaddick (youth) Moseley Middleton Kaity Horlock Jay Morris Dave Schnarr Grace Oglesby (youth) Austin Taylor (youth) Kate Shebib (youth) Simon Bonefant AbIgale Staton (youth) Bruno Morin Dawn Groszko Bruce Dickson Alex Melnik See more

Always check your arrows regularly

Team Canada has arrived and have hit the practice line at the 2019 World Archery 3D Championships #2019worldarcheryllb

2020 - 136th U.S. National Target Championships & U.S. Open

Eric Peters of Ottawa ON, has defeated Brady Ellison of the USA in the Quarterfinals at the 2019 Pan American Games, while Crispin Duenas won his match to move ...to the Semi-Final. This guarantees a Canadian in both the Gold and Bronze medal match. Its awesome! Its crazy, its the best shooting I have ever done, said Peters. Peters and Duenas, will face each other on Sunday August 11th. More to follow. (Photo of Peters from World Archery World Cup - World Archery) See more

**** BREAKING NEWS **** Easton Archery will no longer sell to Cabela's & Bass Pro Shops!!! As the Industry leader and foundation of the arrow category & Sport w...orld wide Easton has also become one of the most proactive in MAP enforcement in addition to concerted efforts to protect dealers. See more

Time for some sunshine! Outdoor Mailmatch starts on June 1st so make sure to register at your local club to compete against archers across Canada! Check out our... website for more details or email [email protected] for more information. https://buff.ly/2EeeZ4a -- C'est l'heure du soleil ! Le Tournoi postal en plein air commence le 1er juin, alors assurez-vous de vous inscrire à votre club local pour faire la compétition contre des archers de partout au Canada! Visitez notre site Web pour plus de détails ou envoyez un courriel à [email protected] pour plus d'information. https://buff.ly/2Q7ITfj See more

Open regular hours today! Thanks everyone for coming to our Easter Shoot! We raised $200 for McMaster Children's Hospital!!! Thanks for prize donations Triskelion Photography & Sola Flowers Canada! Shoutout to Lisa for bringing in a bunch of awesome muffins :D

If you havent heard. Brownell is closing there doors. Its a sad day in the Archery community for sure.

Great work Glenn Blanchard & Lori Blackett !!!!

Day three string Demo with Kristeen Shotlander from Mean Moose Archey.