Newcastle Schools Archery Competition

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Benfield, Heaton Manor St Mary's RC Schools today took part in our first ever Archery competition hosted by the Bowmen of Walker Archery Club in conjunction with GB Archery.

Each school has received coaching leading up to a 9 arrow competition form 15 yards. A number of the pupils taking part have never took part in any archery and the standard overall standard was really good.

As ever the competition was built around the school games values of honesty, self belief, determination, respect, passion and teamwork.

Gold and silver positions went to St Mary's with Heaton Manor in a bronze position with a highly competitive field in the 9 arrow competition.

Jill Stacey from Benfield School commented:-

" this has given our pupils the chance to take part in a sport which we do not offer through our PE curriculum. I have been really impressed with the standard of the competition and our pupils, thanks "

Dave Harrison said:-

" the behaviour of all the pupils has been exemplary and we are always happy to support the schools in Newcastle"

We have organised another 2 opportunities for schools on February 28th which is fully subscribed but there is still an opportunity for schools to sign up to the other competition on 28th March. contact the School Games office for more details on 265 6091 ext 317.

Steve Beharall, Lead School Games Organiser commented:-

"We first me Dave Harrison as part of the support they provide for our Newcastle Schools 500 Games event and after the positive feedback from our 2012 event from pupils and teachers we were keen to get some more organised archery into the curriculum. Today has been brilliant and the pupils have really enjoyed the experience and we look froward to the next couple of competitions in February and March"

A big thank you to Dave Harrison, Chairman of both Bowmen of Walker and GB Archery for providing the competition and coaching.

For more information on Archery Clubs in Northumberland go to www.dnaa.co.uk or for Bowmen of Walker visit www.bowmenofwalker.org