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Danae Ingram
Danae Ingram ·
We had such a great time trying this out tonight (those who won the family bet for arrows in the target especially!) Thank you Lana & Jacob!!
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Tawny Daigle
Tawny Daigle ·
Me and my Husband are looking to try out Archery for the first time, was looking to see if there was a try night/event of some sort to test it out?
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
Q: What happens when you shoot one arrow INSIDE another one...during a provincial championship??? Answer: You take a picture! And both arrows get scored the same, based on the location of the first one. It happened twice this past weekend. Good shooting folks! (The results from the championship are still unofficial but once they're verified we should have a host of medals coming to the Sault :) )
Lana with Herb and his robinhood 2
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Elise Nelson, SooToday
Elise Nelson, SooToday ·
Excellent opportunity at Bon Soo this year with Jake and Lana Arrows in Motion, kids loved it! 💘
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
What's the difference between a traditional wooden bow and a modern compound bow? Let's start with a longbow (pic 1). This is as simple as they come - the bow is basically a "C" shape. This technology goes back a long, long time. (The exact number changes everytime the archeologists discover something new, err old, but let's say "over 70,000 years".) Then there's the recurve. Still essentially a wooden stick and a string, but notice how …
Longbow (not quite pulled back to full draw yet) 3
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
This is crazy: archers from Algoma claimed 15 (!) medals at the provincial IFAA championships! Well done to everyone who trained and put themselves out there. We're super proud of ya! ( Whether you're an Arrows In Motion shooter or not 😆 ) Asher - Gold U13 Compound Boys Mack - Silver U13 Compound Boys (hes mistakenly in U10 on the website, waiting for it to be fixed) Neil - Silver U15 Compound Boys Bryson - Bronze U15 Compound Boys …
A few of the archers who came out
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
Look at all those Canadian flags! We are extra, extra proud of Algoma's own Lochlyn Good. The Lancaster shoot is an absolutely massive competition drawing archers from all over the world. These memories will stick with her forever. Lochlyn fell in love with archery while still in elementary school, but only recently started practicing with barebow equipment. The difference between compound shooting and barebow is something like switching from …
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
After dedicating themselves in classes, these ladies were ready to shoot their first provincial competition on Sunday! Since travel can be dicey in the winter, the Ontario Indoor Championships is hosted at ranges across the province, as long as registered judge is on hand. The judges submit scores to Archery Ontario throughout the week, so these two should know how they placed in about 7 days. Regardless of the medal standings, I hope …
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
Are you a perfectionist about bow tuning and maintenance? Or more of a "set it and forget it" type of archer? Here's Lana showing a group of compound bow shooters the basics of using a bow press, string and cable installation, peep sight tying, and D-loops. The traditional recurve shooters were focused more on repairing string loop serving & arrow tuning. ...and everyone was interested in arrow fletching! Here's a fresh set of Easton …
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Jacob McEachern
Jacob McEachern ·
Happy New Year! Can you guess where I'm shooting? I'm feeling lucky to launch some arrows with no toque, no gloves today. Even stripped the sweater and long sleeves after a bit. Got me thinking of watching my feathered arrows drill a tunnel through the torrential rain at Nationals in Amos, QC (2009 I think?); of snowshoeing and shooting the field archery trail in March; of provincial matches nearly getting cancelled due to sweltering heat …
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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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