APRIL 30-MAY 1 - THE TSAA STATE FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Eagle Lake (Southeast of Columbus) TX.
April 30 - May 1, 2011 Competition: Saturday , April 30, and Sunday, May 1
Saturday April 30 - Start time 11:00 am Sunday May 1 - Start time 9:00 am
It's $10 discount days!!!
NOTE: THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN AMENDED AWAY FROM THE APRIL 15th DATE!
****Lunch and refreshments will be available by Chef Bruce Williams and the South Texas Archery Club of Victoria. Please plan on partaking to support their efforts.
Tentative BBQ courtesy of Nolan Blaschke late Saturday afternoon/evening.
We need a head count of how many mouths to feed, so please help us plan the right amount of food - please indicate on registration form if you are interested in BBQ by Nolan, or will be supporting the South Texas Archery Club's fund raising efforts during the shoot - they can stock up better/more accurately if you do...
One-day shooting is available (either Saturday or Sunday). $15 - no awards. Indicate in the comment box field of the entry form to shoot only one day.
$40 for Adults divisions, $30 for Jr., Cadet, Cub, Bowman, Yeoman (SUBTRACT $10 PER ARCHER IF YOU MAKE THE DEADLINE!)
Guests are welcome and encouraged. Make checks payable to the TSAA.
Mail to our newest member of the volunteer crew that is assisting the TSAA.
MAIL PAYMENTS TO:
State Field 2011
c/o Tish Posecion 21739 Hardy Oak Blvd #3306
San Antonio, 78258
For families with more than two archers: The TSAA now discounts entry fees - the first two archers (adults if in a senior & junior event) pay full fees, all other family members 18 years and under pay $10 each.
Contact: Rick Stonebraker 281-488-3527 (H), 832-552-2096 (Cell) or e-mail- Ricks@texasarchery.org
All rounds will be MARKED distances (METERS) shooting at 24 targets.
New distances as of 2006 for the CUB division.
For the marked distances:
Adults/Masters/Junior distances are from 10-60 meters.
Barebow and Cadet distances are from 5-50 meters.
Cub distances are from 5-40 meters.
Bowman distances are from 5-30 meters
Yeoman: Any comfortable distance at or inside YELLOW bowman stakes.
No state titles, Yeoman shoot for fun.
NOTE: Archers must be NAA/USARCHERY/NFAA members to compete for State Championship Titles, but cannot compete for 'TSAA Archer of the Year' unless you are a cross-over member if you are NFAA. Also, FITA regulations limit peak draw weight of compound bows to 60 pounds. The more relaxed USAA dress code is in effect (denim is ok, but still, no Camouflage).
Columbus is 72 miles west of Houston. From Columbus, go south on 71 for 9 miles to Altair, intersection of 71 / Alt 90. Then head east on Alt 90 for 5.1 miles, turn left on Old Altair Rd. From Eagle Lake, go 3.2 miles west on Alt 90. Turn right on Old Altair Rd.
WORK PARTY FOR FIELD PREPARATION: On April 2 and April 23 (both Saturdays), arrive on Friday afternoon/evening if possible, stay the night.
Stay Saturday night if you wishl. This is a work party and a fun time.
B-B-Q lunch at Austin's in Eagle Lake or bring your own grub.
Bring your favorite weapon(firearm). We work awhile, then play awhile. Contact Rick Stonebraker for details if you are interested and he needs a head count of those attending.
FINAL FIELD PREP is Thurs April 28th and Friday, April 29th. Always appreciate help setting shooting stakes on Thurs and the matts on the day before the event. Lodging free at work parties, bring your own needs.
Rooms available at the LODGE for people who assist at work parties at the discretion of the tournament director. $20 a night. Save driving, save time, enjoy country style breakfast, enjoy movie night.
Management has notified us that NO PETS are allowed in the premises, including dogs! Please honor this regulation for the safety of the ranch animals! Again, do NOT BRING A DOG!
NOTE: 4-wheel vehicles: Due to the huge volume of ATVs last year, this will be limited this year. Contact the Tournament Director (Rick Stonebraker) concerning this issue. IF YOU MUST have an ATV accompanying your group, that ATV will stay with your group, no running back-n-forth unless an emergency. ATV’s are not to carry an archer or their equipment unless actually disabled, SR. citizen, etc.
View TSAA State Field Archery Venue in a larger Google map- note that the blue marker is to the GATE into the venue, NOT to where you will actually shoot.
GPS coordinates will take you to the gate
N 29.591220 W 096.395770
NOTE: Book your hotel as early as possible, one never knows what is going on in Columbus. Motels in nearby Sealy, Tx.
Motels in Columbus (These are 2008 prices, which will be updated soon):
Holiday inn 99.99
Country Hearth 78
Sportsman 42
Rodeway 59
Best Western 76.99
Motels in Eagle Lake
Sportsman 42
(Rick says: I checked this two years ago, a 2-Star and I would stay there).
Ferris Hotel - Rustic, for the well heeled
WARNING
The field has been altered to be more exciting and will have fewer if any plain old flat targets. Wear ankle supporting hiking shoes and be prepared for a walk of about 1 1/2 miles for the course. Get some exercise in early and walk some stairs or hills if possible. The course is challenging and more so than in previous years.
NOTE: When entering or exiting the high fence gate, please wait until the gate starts to close before continuing to keep the exotic game animals from escaping. Management would be highly appreciative!
Information: Rick Stonebraker (281) 488-3527 (H), Cell Phone 832-552-2096 John Blaschke (979) 732-5371 or Mike Hojnacki (512) 496-6835.