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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
The snow-mageddon from two weeks ago postponed our Bring-A-Friend night, but most folks were able to join us for the make-up date. We had a great time with a soundtrack including punk covers of holiday classics 😆 What's your favourite music for an archery playlist?
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
I thought I'd play with a pinkie trigger on the compound rig for a bit. It certainly forces me to focus on follow-through! Definitely can't slouch or get sloppy with back tension (engaging the musles of the upper back to brace and follow through properly). There's a bit of a learning curve and I don't think it will be my main choice but it's reinforcing some good habits.
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Archers came together on a festive firing line this weekend. The annual Christmas Cheer Shoot, hosted by Arrows In Motion & The Algoma Rod & Gun Club, saw four full lines of archers. No entry was accepted, only donations. -->Over 165 pounds of food went to Harvest Algoma (a small contribution to the 330,000 lbs of food they distribute annually in the fight against food insecurity!) --> Christmas Cheer accepted a heaping cart full of toys, …
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
“Is archery even a real sport?” What do you think? My thoughts: Absolutely. Sports require skill, physical exertion, and competition—check, check, and check. Archery demands focus, precision, and strength, especially at the highest levels, like the Olympics. In fact, it was one of the original Olympic sports in ancient Greece. But archery can be more than just a sport too. It can be an art, especially in traditional forms, where …
55 archers of all ages competed at the Arrows In Motion Fall Fling this weekend 3
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Know someone who needs to try archery? Let them know that November 29th is the time - details in the 2nd image. (Psst - makes a great ladies night out or date night too!) How long has it been since you launched an arrow?
Testimonials like this sure make us grin :) 2
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Gadgets! You might be wondering: what the heck are those things? When we picture an archer, we might imagine them drawing back a traditional, wooden bow. They might wearing an armguard, and they're pulling the bowstring with their fingers, right? Well, with most modern compound bows, grabbing the string with your fingers is simply not an effective choice. While there are some shooters who pull very large compound bows with their fingers, …
Top to bottom: trigger release with jaws; trigger release with a hook; thumb trigger release. 4
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Think your eyes aren't sharp enough for archery? Im Dong-Hyun, a South Korean archer with multiple Olympic medals and world records, proves that vision isn’t the biggest factor in hitting the target. Despite being legally blind—his “good” eye is 10 times worse than normal—he competes at the highest level. What he sees at 20 yards is like what most of us see at 200 yards. Archery is more about form, consistency, and mental tenacity than it …
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Is archery a good way to de-stress or meditate? Yes, 100%! Ask any shooter why they *really* spend time at the range 😄 Maybe you've heard of the kyudo practice of archery or the book "Zen in the Art of Archery". These are incredible, but we don't have to follow the Zen approach to feel better after letting a quiver full of arrows fly: ---Concentration: Archery demands complete concentration on the task at hand—on your form, on the …
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Did you know that Archery Ontario's first-ever Coach of the Year is right here in Sault Ste. Marie? Lana's award was announced months ago and has finally arrived in hand. It is named after Joan McDonald, who was an absolute force among coaches in this country. Congratulations Lana, in this well deserved recognition of your dedication and coaching skill. Have you ever shot with Lana?
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
You know Robin Hood right? The guy famous for splitting an arrow by firing another one into the back of it? Today, we still call these destroyed arrows a robin hood. The two fused arrows are evidence of great focus, skill, strength and balance. They make a great trophy! Here's one from our class on Monday (zoom to see if it's right in the bull's eye too😁 ) Have you been there to hear the unmistakable sound and see this happen?
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Lacy Atalick Lacy Atalick ·
Huge congrats to Team Canada and coach Lana Perry (a co-host here!) for their impressive efforts at the World Archery 3D Championships. Competitors from across the country took their best skills to castle grounds in Slovenia where they shot at giant animal foam targets throughout the terrain. 🔗 More on SooToday, linked below.
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Don't try this at home! Yes, the Swiss legend of William Tell sees the hero shooting an apple balanced on his son's head. That was different though: it was Tell's punishment for bold tyrannicide which inspired a revolution. Thankfully he was pretty good under pressure. (BTW, the instrument of choice in that story is usually a crossbow.) The tale goes back to the 1400s, but similar stories go back another couple hundred years. Who …
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
Have you ever made your own bow? This one was handcrafted right here in Sault Ste. Marie by Scott at Kirkwood Traditional. I love the contrasting cocobolo and canarywood. The colour of the latter has become richer and richer over the years. What materials have you used in homemade bows?
How do you think it shoots?
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
We had an absolute blast at the Halloween Support Benefit for Memphis this weekend! The young man himself showed off his accuracy against the hovering balls and flying balloon targets. We've been so happy that our inflatable range lets us safely bring archery to all kinds of events like this. It's been a super fun way to give people a taste of the sport.
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Lana Perry Lana Perry ·
One of the ways we love to promote archery is through fun local competitions. This shoot is a gathering of the inexperienced and the experienced, a place to learn from one another and build connections and community. The only thing you need is to have is equipment of your own, or some set up for you in one of our classes. Every shooter is going home with a prize. Please let us know if you have any questions at all!
Nov 24, 2024 9:00 AM
Fall fling archery shoot! Fun for all ages and levels. Registration required.
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Jacob McEachern Jacob McEachern ·
First Post! Just testing this out with a quick intro: my partner Lana and I run archery classes and all sorts of events around Algoma. She's currently in Slovenia, coaching Team Canada at the World Championships. We're always happy to see old friends and new faces at the range :)
A quick pic of the fam looking mildly feral, with medals after a local shoot last year.
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