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2003 Fall star fita
Dec. 13, 2003 Papago Park Archery Range Phoenix, Arizona Click on photo to enlarge
Correction: John
Heffelfinger actually shot in Master +60 Recurve division and should have been awarded first place in this
division. Our apologies. The Arizona Fall
STAR FITA was filled with great, weather, food, shooting and more for both
Arizonans and guests from around the county.
The one-day FITA was held in the traditional order of longest to
shortest distance with one line of mostly three archers per target. Thirty archers competed as the flu and
other illnesses kept at least four archers away from the event. The event was hosted
by the Arizona JOAD Association and raised $400 towards any Arizona JOAD
members that make the 2004 US Junior World Team. (Arizona JOAD members will try and earn spots on the team in
early June 2004). The US Junior team will compete in July of 2004 in Great
Britain. This brings the total funds
collected so far to $800. ($400 Fall
Star FITA and $400, the Longbow Golf event.) Weather: The morning began with temperatures in the
low 40’s, cold for most. The calm,
crisp morning air quickly gave way to very nice temperatures that reached
into the mid 60’s. Breezes rarely
exceed the 2 to 3 mph range and many archers commented on how ideal the
conditions were. Food: The Papago FITA Archers celebrated its
first year of improvements and activities at the Papago Park Archery Range by
providing party sub sandwich, chips, veggie tray, bottled water, lunch, free
of charge, to all the archers, spectators and volunteers. The Papago Archers received many thanks
for the generosity and convenience.
Special thanks goes out to ASAA Vice President, Barbara Noblet for
coming up with the idea and making it happen. Shooting: PSE Tucson brought a number of “X Factor”
archers. Nine PSE team members
(and/or) Alexander Kirillov coached archers competed. Three US National Disabled Archery Team
(USDAT) members scored Star FITA personal bests. The scores advance the USDAT members ranking for 2004 Olympic
competition position. The City of
Phoenix/Arizona State Archery Association/Papago FITA Archer range
improvements made it possible for the USDAT to compete on the field with
access provided by the newly installed decomposed granite ground cover and
rental of an accessible port a pottie. Guests: The valley’s climate and hospitality were
irresistible to archers from around the county. Guests came from
chilly Montana and Wyoming including the #1 ranked US Olympic style woman,
Jennifer Nichols. The USDAT came from
across the country. (Many USDAT members
are armed services veterans. As they
enjoyed the freedom and pursuit of happiness at the Arizona Fall Star
FITA, American armed forces captured
Sadam Hussein in Iraq.) Fun: The USDAT participations and fast pace of
the event pressed many volunteers into service. Laura Davis, Matt Latka and A. Ron Carmichael retrieved arrows
and assisted in scoring. They
received a great sense of accomplishment knowing their help is valued and
appreciated. The event flew by
quickly pushed along by the short winter daylight. The event organizers were quite pleased to hear many sincere
thanks from archers for making the event welcoming. More: The Papago FITA archers are looking
forward to hosting a variety of tournament style events on a monthly
basis. Many will be ˝ day events that
are very beginner friendly. Tourney Stats: Set up 6:00 AM Check in and Equipment
inspection 8:00 AM Official Practice
8:30 AM National Anthem Karl
Keranen 1st
distance 9:30 AM 2nd
distance 10:30 AM 1 hour sandwich
lunch 12:00 noon 3rd
distance 1:00 PM Last distance 2:30
PM Equipment take down
and storage 4:00 PM Score cards completed
4:30 PM Awards 4:45 PM The Arizona JOAD
Association sincerely appreciates the archers and volunteers help. Before the event George Frangos and John
Howland took care of such things and the rubber skirting installation and
lane stripping. The Noblet, Panawa,
Toback and Richardson families helped out during the event. DOS Mike
Koistinen ran an effective and efficient event. EVERYONE helped set
up and put away. Thank you all! Return to Top Return to
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