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Welcome to the South African National Archery Association Website

The South African National Archery Association (SANAA) is the national sports federation for target archery in South Africa. It is affiliated to a number of sporting bodies, including the international governing body World Archery, The Continental Archery Association and Archery South Africa. Welcome to our interactive website, inviting you to contribute to the growth of the sport. Once you have signed up, you will be allowed to post comments, view league scores, post photographs to the gallery and have access to the national ranking and a host of archery information.

Vote for your favourite Olympic Games Opening Ceremony kit before 18 May 2012

Vote for the Opening Ceremony kit you think best represents our national Olympic and Paralympic teams and you could win R10 000 or one of five state-of-the-art Samsung Galaxy Tablets. Team South Africa needs a kit to wear to the Opening Ceremony at this year’s London 2012 Games – and we need your help! Fashion designers around the country were tasked with the job of creating a truly South African kit – one that not only embodies everything our country stands for, but is also extremely comfortable and stylish. You Magazine, Drum or Huisgenoot.

Posted by webmaster on Wednesday 16 May 2012 - 10:27:53

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Free State Gets New Judge

he Executive of the SA National Archery Association congratulates Mielie Du Toit on passing his practical judges exam and he now takes on the role as Provincial Judge Candidate. Judges have to go through a process of accreditation involving both a theory and practical exam, and on passing with at least an 80% average, serve a probationary period of one year. Mielie passed his examination under the guidance of the National Judges Chairman, Dave Martin at the Free State Provincial Championships this past weekend.

Posted by SANAA on Tuesday 15 May 2012 - 15:46:34

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Stuart Gates provides memorabilia to allow us to expand the Hall of Fame

Our thanks an appreciation goes to Stuart Gates who provided us with photographic memorabilia of Michael Shires who was the first person to be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame. Michael was the first person on the planet to shoot a 1200 and was President of SANAA for 10 years, representing the country on a number of occasions internationally. The memorabilia can be viewed on this link and members are encouraged to comment on the photographs, especially those who knew Michael, to allow us to expand on his achievements and contribution to the sport.

Posted by webmaster on Tuesday 15 May 2012 - 12:10:42

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Tournament calendar gremlins

A gremlin has crept in to the Tournament calendar .Please note that there is no Indoor tournament at the Italian Archery Club on the 17th May and that the Western Province Target Championships will be held at the Belville Archery Club on the 26th & 27th May and not at Protea as indicated on the SANAA calendar . For an updated WPAA calendar please visit the WP archery website

Posted by Tracey on Tuesday 15 May 2012 - 11:06:30

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Another feather in Mary's Cap : WP to see a new judge on the line soon

The Western Province is about to see a new judge candidate on the line. Mary van Wyk (RW) started archery in the UK in 2003, joining her husband on the line. She quickly realised the challenge and fun of the sport and particularly enjoyed the social aspects of shooting. Mary Obtained her ‘bowman’ status and shot for the county (Middlesex) both indoors and outdoors while also taking on Cranford Archery Club secretary and child protection officer posts. Mary earned 6-gold-end status, several FITA stars as well as roses (imperial equivalent of stars). At an archery improvement course at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, she became more interested in the coaching aspects of the sport, leading up to a level 2 archery coaching course and working with the youth. In 2008, Mary and her husband emigrated back to SA and joined the Belville Archery Club. "I am looking into a way back into the sport which does not require hours of practise! I am hoping that judging will allow me this opportunity and will be another feather in my archery cap!"

Posted by SANAA on Monday 14 May 2012 - 10:21:34

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SA public get to decide on Olympic Games gear for opening ceremonies

Following the successful voting of Chukuru as Team South Africa’s mascot for the 2012 Olympics and Paralymic Games and beyond, the nation has now been invited to help choose the official kit that South Africa will proudly wear at the Opening Ceremony for this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. South Africa’s Olympic governing body SASCOC sent out a tender to the top fashion designers around the country for proposals to design the kit. Criteria for the creation of the designs were that the outfits must be proudly South African, for males and females (two separate garments if required), as well as being comfortable.

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Posted by SANAA on Sunday 13 May 2012 - 11:27:41

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Rhino mascot : Highlighting the plight of real rhinos

SASCOC News: The South African public voted Chukuru as their favourite in the mascot race. The name chukuru is a Southern African word for rhinoceros, in the Setswana language. The Sascoc mascot features the five colours of the Olympic rings around its horn, but fittingly these are also the colours of the South African flag. The cheerful animal was designed by the Johannesburg-based Mortimer Harvey advertising agency, and saw off competition from over 100 entries to make it to the final six and then claim top spot, winning by a margin of 233 over its closest rival.

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Posted by SANAA on Sunday 13 May 2012 - 11:20:38

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National Lottery Board calls for input from Provinces & Clubs

The National Lotteries Board (NLB) invites stakeholders to make contributions that will assist in identifying funding priorities areas in line with the July 2010 Government Regulations and other related legislation. All clubs and provincial archery associations are invited to be part of this initiative. Input from stakeholders involved in the fields of Sport & Recreation will assist in the prioritisation of areas of funding for the 2012 call for applications. It is hoped that a maximum of five priority areas for funding in each sector will be identified.

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Posted by webmaster on Thursday 10 May 2012 - 17:13:23

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Alfredo Lobo Das Neves Appointed National Judge

The SA National Archery Association congratulates Alfredo Lobo Das Neves on passing his Judges examination and who has been escalated by the Judges Committee to the status of National Judge. Alfredo, of the Western Province is well known to archers all over the country, having judged at a number of national events, both indoor and outdoor; including the Continental Youth Olympic Qualifier and a number of World Ranking events. Alfredo has progressed from a club judge to serving as a provincial judge for a number of years. He demonstrated a high technical knowledge and practical ability by far exceeding the 80% pass mark required for qualification. For more information about our judges program, visit our judges pages.

Posted by SANAA on Wednesday 09 May 2012 - 14:58:38

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Our Condolences to the Wilson Family from SANAA & KZNAA

SANAA and the members of the KZN Archery Association send their condolences to the Wilson Family for the tragic passing of Rick's son Kyle on Saturday 06 May 2012. Kyle, who embraced the sport of archery when he was younger, passed away as a result of a motor accident. A memorial service will be held for him on Saturday 12 May 2012 at Durban North College (25 Prospect Hill Road) at 10h00.

Posted by SANAA on Tuesday 08 May 2012 - 09:55:43

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Pointy Ambitions : Pupils at Bryanston High School learn a thing or two about archery

Keba Mothogae reports: In a bid to find future Olympians, SANAA has begin a campaign to increase awareness of the sport. Representatives of SANAA made an appearance at Bryanston high school to give pupils a taste of what the sport entails with demonstrations and practice. "Archery is not a very visible sport", said SANAA's Leanda Hendricks. "We are aiming at introducing it to the mainstream participants and audience, hopefully finding potential archers who can represent South Africa at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil". Hendricks, the countries archery representative at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, said the sport was not expensive initially as those keen to take part could join a club where the instruments were provided. "Obviously the more one progresses the more they have to get their own material and rely on sponsorship. Archery will be enjoyed by those who are not into team sport as it is highly individualistic and requires complete dedication. Most importantly, it is not that difficult to master," added Hendricks.

Posted by webmaster on Thursday 03 May 2012 - 09:24:32

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International Judge Charmaine Ho Hits London

The biggest test yet of whether the Olympic Park is ready for the London 2012 Games begins today. With six major sporting events and 11,000 staff, the east London venue in Stratford is getting its most comprehensive operational workout to date. From May 2 to 8, five venues will stage three Olympic and three Paralympic sports. More than 140,000 spectators will watch 3,000 athletes take part in archery, hockey, wheelchair tennis, water polo, athletics, boccia and Paralympic athletics. IJ, Charmaine Ho, is part of the tests having been appointed by World Archery to officiate at the games.

Posted by webmaster on Wednesday 02 May 2012 - 14:35:55

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Team RSA for Archery World Cup Announced.

Trials to select the team that will be representing South Africa at the Archery World Cup were run this weekend at the Mpumulanga Provincial Championships. In the qualification round, the standard was high, with just four points separating the 3rd and 4th seeded archer from the 2nd. Gabriel Badenhorst (691), Petrus Marx (688), Riaan Crowther (684 43/17) and Patrick Roux 684 (40/19). The final points after the round robin was Gabriel Badenhorst 8, Petrus Marx 7, Patrick Roux 3.5 and Riaan Crowther 3. Bad luck was on Riaan's side when due to equipment failure, he failed to get two arrows off, costing him a penalty of -0.5 points and eliminating him from the event. The CM who will be joining Lizeth de Wet and Danielle Wentzel at the Archery World Cup (USA) will be Gabriel Badenhorst, Petrus Marx and Patrick Roux.

Posted by SANAA on Monday 30 April 2012 - 14:13:43

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Mike Wisch (EP) Escalated to Continental Judge (C)

The SANAA Executive would like to take this opportunity of congratulating Mike Wisch (EP) in passing his Continental Judges examination and being escalated to the Continental Judge (CJ) Candidate status. Mike has been a provincial judge for a number of years, and then served duty as a national judge for five years. He is now required to officiate as a CJ for two years, before he is eligible to write the International Judges (IJ) exam. His new status allows him to be part of a team of two CJ or IJ's to accredit a tournament for world ranking status. Mike will now report directly to the Federation of African Archery and the Continental Judges Committee.

Posted by SANAA on Saturday 28 April 2012 - 12:53:25

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Posted by webmaster on Tuesday 24 April 2012 - 09:54:39

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