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Bustin' at the seams Proud.....

Started by Mike Orton, December 16, 2007, 10:34:00 PM

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Mike Orton

December 16, 2007, 10:34:00 PM
Allow me to indulge in just a little bit of Proud Daddy boasting.....

Yesterday my twin 6 year old daughters participated in their first JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Tournament.  They're not actually old enough, as to compete an archer needs to be at least seven years....but the Range officials managed to bent the rules just a bit to accomodate us.

The girls shoot a pair of matched Martin Prodigy recurves (amo 48", 15# @ 24"), although they are really only pulling 18 inches draw.  They shoot 1/4 dowel arrows made by Dad.   :bigsmyl:   For ease of learning they shoot a "No-Tab" rubber fingers mounted right on the string.  No sights.  They're little Instinctors!    :thumbsup:  

 

 

Targets are just at 10 yards and the competition was at times pretty intense.  Some lessons learned about the most important arrow in the world is the one on your bowstring that you'll shoot next.  The last arrow does not count, since it's already history.  Lessons learned about keeping one's head in the game....take full advantage of the time allowed and remember the fundamentals of good form....



Success comes from disciplined coaching and solid application of what is being instructed.  Mark West of West Archery JOAD club in Colton, CA is our coach.  Hiring Mark West was one of the best ideas I've had toward developing my daughters as archers and eventually huntresses.  Mark is an outstanding instructor and great with children.

Accuracy does not get too much better this....





At the end of the day my girls took first and second place in the girls Yeoman class.   The winning score was a 171.   Proud little ladies and a very happy Coach Mark West.



I'm hoping this is just a peak into future archery successes.
TGMM Family of the Bow

vermonster13

#1
December 16, 2007, 10:36:00 PM
That is just awesome Mike!
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SOS

#2
December 16, 2007, 10:45:00 PM
Give them High Fives from all of us.  Nice form to boot!

longbowben

#3
December 16, 2007, 10:47:00 PM
GREAT   :clapper:
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4runr

#4
December 16, 2007, 10:54:00 PM
Good stuff right there Mike, Congrats!
Kenny

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and in my heart I find a need
of Him to be my Savior
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dragonheart

#5
December 16, 2007, 10:59:00 PM
Pass it on!  Awesome!
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mike g

#6
December 16, 2007, 11:03:00 PM
Thats good stuff for sure....  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :archer:    :clapper:
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paleFace

#7
December 16, 2007, 11:04:00 PM
that there is AWESOME!!!!  no doubt you are a proud daddy......
>~Rob~>

"Dad, I need to sit down I'm shaking to bad" my 12 year old son the first time he shot at a deer with his bow.
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Onestringer

#8
December 16, 2007, 11:14:00 PM
That is completely awesome.  Good Job.

scott
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John 4

#9
December 16, 2007, 11:16:00 PM
Way to go dad.  :thumbsup:  
Tell em' congrat's from me.

BamBooBender

#10
December 17, 2007, 12:31:00 AM
That's awesome bud!    :thumbsup:
Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

Goodbye Shiner you were always a good dog.

guzzi2000

#11
December 17, 2007, 01:49:00 AM
Way cool. You must be doing something right.
"Our arrows will blot out the sun." "Then we will fight in the shade."

allanburden

#12
December 17, 2007, 01:55:00 AM
That is awesome...Congratulations!
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Guru

#13
December 17, 2007, 05:04:00 AM
Dang Mike, That's just plain awesome bud    :clapper:
Curt } >>--->   

"I love you Daddy".......My son Cade while stump shooting  3/19/06

Stone Knife

#14
December 17, 2007, 05:15:00 AM
Words cannot describe how cool that is    :thumbsup:   Those are two of the cutest archers that i have ever seen.
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.


John 14:6

BigRonHuntAlot

#15
December 17, 2007, 05:32:00 AM
:bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Crooked Stic

#16
December 17, 2007, 05:47:00 AM
Great stuff!-- and them gals got some good form to.
High on Archery.

sticshooter

#17
December 17, 2007, 05:49:00 AM
AWESOME! CONGRATS TO ALL! <><
The Church of God is an anvil that has worn out many hammers.

"Walk softly..and carry a sharp   Stic."
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Huntrdfk

#18
December 17, 2007, 07:13:00 AM
Awesome Mike, you have every right to be bustin at the seams!!  :thumbsup:    :clapper:  


David
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Tom Leemans

#19
December 17, 2007, 07:45:00 AM
Yep, the little girls always have the best shooting form.
Got wood? - Tom
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