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2004 Arizona JOAD Indoor
Championship
Hosted by the Precision Shooters JOAD (PSJ) at PSE
1-24-2004
Tucson, AZ
New State Records
Results Photos
Twenty three took part in the Arizona JOAD Indoor Championship. Ten
traveled from the Phoenix metro area, having negotiated the fog on I-10.
Eleven were from the Tucson area. One came from Payson and another from
Douglas. It was the first official tournament (Star FITA, State
Championship) for five of the JOADs. They gained valuable tournament
experience and had fun, too. Two were senior guests taking advantage of the
available tournament space.
Kathy Greene led this Star FITA tournament as the Director of
Shooting (DOS) and Alan Huff judged. Teresa and Alan Huff
took on the tournament director administrative effort and securing the
awards. They deserve a sincere thank you from all.
PSE made some great range improvements resulting in fourteen lanes
and a very large open spectator area. The dominant range feature was the
new large LED time clock made available by Alan Huff and a grant he secured
(Sportable Scoreboards ST-15). PSE staff member volunteer Beverly
helped the kid’s scoring, which was greatly appreciated.
At days end, each JOAD was awarded a first, second or third place trophy.
(PSJ arranged for a very nice new trophy style that was well received by the
contestants.) High score medallions were also awarded to Robyn Repp,
Lindsay Pian, Brady Ellison and Ryan Davis. In typical fashion the
JOADs “behaved” as young ladies and gentlemen that make up 99% of all
youths. For the most part the families represented themselves well by
recognizing the dedication and determination of their JOADs by supporting
honest effort.
It is not about score or winning,
It is all about commitment, honesty and the willingness to participate.
Summary:
Precision Shooters JOAD/PSE
14 lanes, AB, CD shooting line
21 JOADs
2 seniors
Entry Fee $25 including JOAD State Championship trophies
DOS plus Judge
Did I mention the New LED digital clock?
On time on Schedule:
8:00 AM Doors open
9:00 AM Official Practice
9:40 AM Practice ends
10:00 AM Scoring first ½-600, AB and CD lines
11:30 AM Finish of first ½-600, Lunch break
12:30 PM Scoring second ½-600
2:00 PM Finish second ½-600
2:20 PM Scores sheet competed, checked and turned into to Tournament
Directors
2:30 PM Awards presentation, photos taken
3:00 PM everything cleaned up and put away
Ready to host both JOADs and seniors for the 2004 ASAA Indoor Championship
the following weekend.
Thoughts:
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Early registration really helps the tournament
organizers put on a successful tournament without the need for last minute
heroics.
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JOADs, talk with many other JOADs, they know
best as to how things work.
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We always find math addition errors on the
official score cards; take time to check the arithmetic before turning
them in. Calculators maybe used.
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New parents are encouraged to surf the web and
chat with other parents about JOAD.
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Focus on the good shots; forget the bad as if
it never happened.
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Parent clue: If the JOAD wants you to watch,
watch. If they don’t, don’t and chat with other parents. We are all in
this together.
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The focus should be on form, not score or
winning.
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There are fast food outlets close to PSE on
Grant. Consider driving out before the lunch break and having the food
back just in time for lunch.
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During both indoors or outdoors tournaments
drink and munch on healthy snacks during the tournament. This is good for
both JOADs and spectators.
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www.sportablescoreboards.com Model ST-15 with remote control extension
cables.
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Visit
www.azarchery.com and click on the Arizona JOAD Association link.
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Join the NAA with a family membership. Family
membership allows the entire family to take part as archers, judges,
instructors and volunteers.
www.usarchery.org
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Also, keep comfortable folding chairs in your
car. They come in handy often.
Further thoughts:
For even more information visit NADA at
http://www.discoverarchery.org/
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