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Following the County Championships weekend on 10th and 11th July, the Sussex archery rankings have been updated.  The current rankings table can be downloaded by clicking here.

Recurve rankings

There have been some notable changes in recent weeks. In the Ladies Recurve, Diane Billenness of Eastbourne Archers has regained the top spot from Stella Wilson (Bayeaux Bowmen) and now heads the table by 30 points, while Adele McPeake of Hellingly AC has entered the rankings for the first time in third place.

In the Gents Recurve table, Adele’s club mate Gavin Sutherland also appears for the first time in second place, just 19 points behind Mykola Prysnyak of Bognor Regis AC.

Two members of Worthing AC head the Junior Recurve tables.

Bryony Pitman remains in first place in the Junior Ladies Recurve table by over 500 points from Hayley Foord (Newhaven AC). Ditchling’s Abigail Goacher enters the rankings for the first time in third place.

And following some outstanding scores at the Junior National Outdoor and County Championships this month, Will Martin has consolidated his position at the top of the Junior Gents Recurve rankings. Thomas Hooper (Bognor Regis AC) remains in second place, while Tom Winkworth (Bayeaux Bowmen) moves into third and Darren Galley (Crawley AC) appears for the first time in seventh place.

Compound rankings

Although currently recuperating from a stay in hospital, Vanessa Devenish (Ditchling AC) maintains her first place in the Ladies Compound table.  But it’s all change in the next three positions with Hannah Temple (Ditchling AC) moving into second place and Linda Palmer of Bognor Regis AC squeezing into third place by the tiny margin of three points ahead of Julie Pede (Chichester Bowmen).

The Gents Compound sees Steve Allen stay in first place, with Gary Kinghorn (Worthing AC) just 20 points behind in second.  Chris Keate (Hellingly AC) enters the rankings for the first time in fifth place.  The Gents Compound tops the activity league with 13 entries.

The Junior Ladies Compound table is disappointingly bereft of scores, but the Junior Gents table remains highly competitive with Ditchling’s Pip Tucknott moving into first place ahead of Jamie Cole (West Sussex Youth Archers). High Weald’s Peter Moore requires just one more score that could see him achieve a top three ranking.

Recurve Barebow rankings

Wendy Sinclair (Worthing AC) has retained her position at the top of the Ladies Barebow rankings, while Vivienne Foord and Rebecca Davis of Newhaven AC remain in first and second place in the Junior Ladies Barebow.

Newhaven archers also feature in the Gents Barebow tables. After successfully defending his County title, Phil Reay has moved into first place among the seniors. Paul Skippins (Worthing AC) and John Humphrey (Ditchling AC) remain second and third respectively.

Dominic Bodle and Josh Scudder maintain their positions at the top of the Junior Gents Barebow table.  Following a recent switch from compound, Troy Mallyon (Eastbourne Archers) put in two good scores at the County Championships and seems certain to provide the top two with some healthy competition soon.

Longbow rankings

There has been little activity to report in the longbow category, with the exception of Chris Ellis of High Weald’s recent run of scores that have taken him to the top of the Gents Longbow table.

Submitting your scores

With an extended fixture list planned for next season, the Sussex archery rankings are assuming increasing importance for everyone who wishes to shoot for the County team. For more information on how to submit your scores, see the Sussex Archery Rankings page.

A surprising and unforecast drizzle started the proceedings but this soon cleared to a fine, cloudy but breezy day.

Peter Hammond shooting the Burntwood VI York broke the UK National record.

The Lady Champions in Recurve – Diane Billenness – and Compound – Jacki Beard – won convincingly.

In the Gents Recurve Gavin Sutherland took the honours but only 6 points separated the first 3. For the Gents Compound, Barebow and Longbow the respective Champions were Gary Kinghorn, Phil Reay and Ron Smith who all won comfortably.

For the Junior Ladies Recurve Bryony Pitman was the Champion with a score of 1216. Rebecca Davis won the Barebow with a score of 798. Zara Green on her Sussex debut aged 8 years scored a very creditable 598.

For the Junior Gents Compound Jamie Cole was crowned champion with a score of 1264 which amazed Ken Bearman. For the Junior Gents Recurve William Martin won with 1238 and Dominic Bodle won the Barebow with 670.

Rose awards were claimed by the following people:

Sue Koch (1000)
Julie Arthur (800)
Abigail Goacher (800)
Jodie Green (900)
Jon Stafford (800)
Ian Martin (900)
Elizabeth Bowyer (800)
Sylvia Baldwin (1000)
Lindsey McBride (1000)
William Martin (1200)
Robert Martin (800)
Sean Crease (1100)
Darren Galley (900)
Andrew Galley (1000)
Paul King (900)

Congratulations!!

Our Lord Patron was Ken Bearman who also played an active role as a helper.

Thanks to all those who helped setting up the field on the Friday for the two-day shoot – Bob Darling, John Humphrey, Peter Merryweather and Mike Rowlands.

Thanks also to the working party helpers on the day Bob Darling, Peter Merryweather, Katie O’Brien, Ian Neale, Ivor Knight, Malcolm Parsons and to the results party of Rod Brown, Stella Wilson, Christine Bearman, Zillah McMullan and Diane Hillier.

A big thanks to Chris Tucknott who processed all the entries and produced the target lists, and to Rod Woodhatch as Field Captain.

The judges complimented the field party on their efficiency in their report.

To View and Download the Provisional Results of the tournament,
please click on >> Sussex 2010 Championship Results

To see more pictures please click on >> Sunday Championships Picture Page

This was a glorious day with a slight cooling wind that brought out some excellent scores, especially from the Juniors.

William Martin broke the recurve UK Metric II national record with a score of 1303 fresh from his success at the UK nationals. Pip Tucknott also did well shooting compound with a score of 1360. Rebecca Davis (716 – Metric 2 Barebow) and Bryony Pitman (1304 – Metric 4 Recurve) both added around 50 points each to existing Sussex County records.

The Ladies Compound was hotly contested with 4 points separating the top three, won by Sally Du Feu.

Chris Ellis broke the 30m County Longbow Record.

The awards were presented by Alan and Jean Ruby, as Lord Patron and Lady Paramount, who were also helping that day with the tombola.

Thanks also to the helpers on the day – Peter Mitchell (Plumpton), Dave Howard (COAC), John Booker (COAC), Peter Merryweather (Holbrook), Tony Tutt, Stella Wilson (Bayeux) as well as to Zillah McMullan and Diane Hillier, the respective wives of judges Roger McMullan and Richard Hiller.

Mark Davis as chief judge as usual gave clear instructions.

To view, download and print the provisional results of today’s shoot….

please click here >> Metric Tournament Results

To see more pictures please click on >> Saturday FITA Picture Page

The prize winners for June are as follows : -

1st prize – no. 17 – Roger Wolfe – £25
2nd prize – no.21 – Annette Collett – £15
3rd prize – no. 27 – Tony Jerome – £10

If you are coming to the Sussex Championships this weekend, make sure you have some extra cash on you, so you can help boost the membership. The more new members we have, the bigger the prizes will become and you will also be contributing towards the future of Sussex Archery.