Norbert Murphy (Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC) , winner of the bronze medal in archery at the 2012 Paralympic Games, began his 2013 outdoor season in fine form by setting a World record last month at the Arizona Cup in Phoenix, Arizona. Murphy established the World record in the individual men’s Compound Bow, W1 category for 15 arrows shot. He achieved a score of 140 points out of a possible 150 points to win his category and set the record.

“I’m very pleased with my win and to have set a World record is a bonus”, said Murphy. “This a good start to the season and a real confidence booster.”

The 3-time Paralympian made Canadian history last September at the 2012 Paralympic Games. The bronze medal win marked the first time in history that a Canadian archer has won a Paralympic or Olympic medal.

Murphy and his teammates have a busy international season ahead of them as they prepare for the 2013 Para-Archery World Championship. “It’s a long season for us with the World Championship not taking place until November”, added Murphy. The 2013 Para-Archery World Championship takes place November 1-7 in Bangkok, Thailand. ______________________________________________________________________________

3. PEI Archery Association Joins Archery Canada

Al Wills, President of Archery Canada, is pleased to announce that the Prince Edward Island Archery Association (PEIAA) has recently become a member of Archery Canada. Mr. Duncan Crawford is President of the PEIAA and will serve as its representative to the Archery Canada Board of Directors.

A warm welcome is extended to the PEI Archery Association and Duncan Crawford!

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4. Appointment of New Chair of Judge Committee

Allan Wills, President of Archery Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Pannell of Prince Albert, SK, as the volunteer Chair of the Judge Committee. Bob is an International Judge Candidate (recognized by World Archery in 2012). Congratulations and thank you Bob!

Lastly, thank you to Ghislain Arsenault for his long standing volunteer service as the Chair of the Judge Committee. Throughout his chairmanship, Ghislain has made a tremendous contribution to the growth and development of judging in Canada. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Ghislain for everything he has done to advance judging in Canada!

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5. 2013 Canadian 3D, Field & Target Outdoor Championships

As announced earlier this year, the 2013 Canadian Outdoor 3D, Field & Target Championships will be hosted by the Woodstock Archery Club and the Sussex Golden Arrows Archery Club, from August 2 – 10, 2013. Not since 2005 have the 3D, Field and Target Championships been held back-to-back in the same location. This will make for a super week of archery and a great opportunity for archers to participate in all the National Championships in the same location in the same week. For details, visit: http://nationals.archerynb.ca/

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6. 2013 Canada Cup

As announced earlier this year, the 2013 Canada Cup will be hosted by the Capital Region Archery Club of Edmonton. The 2013 Canada Cup will take place the May long weekend, May 17-20 at the Sherwood Park Outdoor Range. The range is located about 15km east of the Edmonton city limits. For details, visit the Archery Canada website at: http://www.archerycanada.ca/images/stories/FCA/tournaments/2013/CanadaCup2013.pdf

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7. 2013 Ontario Spring Classic

The 2013 Ontario Spring Classic will take place June 15^th – 16^th at the Bill Crothers Secondary School in Markham, Ontario. For details on the Ontario Spring Classic, visit the website at:

www.springclassic.ca

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8. 2013 Recipients of Grants from Petro-Canada FACE Program

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) recently announced the recipients of the Petro- Canada FACE (Funding Athletes and Coaching Excellence) Program grants for 2013. Archery Canada is pleased to announce that Bob Hudson of Leoville, Saskatchewan and his personal coach, Ken Chipley of Estevan, Saskatchewan, are recipients of the grant.

Since 1988, the Petro-Canada FACE Program has provided nearly 8 million dollars to more than 2,450 Canadian athletes and coaches. The Petro-Canada FACE program provides funding in the amount of $4000 targeted towards non-carded, developing athletes who have demonstrated the potential for international success. The goal of the program is to help developing athletes achieve carding status and ultimately, be named to a Paralympic or Olympic Team. In addition, the coach of the selected athlete also receives a matching grant in the amount of $4000, for a total of $8,000 for each athlete/coach pair.

Congratulations Bob and Ken!

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9. New Program: Outdoor Mailmatch

The Outdoor Mailmatch is a new initiative being offered by Archery Canada to incorporate a yearly competition operating from June through to the end of September as an outdoor target competition. The Outdoor Mailmatch is an excellent opportunity for the archer who cannot get to any of the larger tournaments during the summer months but still wants to test his / her skills against competitors from across the country. It also gives the archer an idea as to how other archers are shooting by comparison. This competition also provides a great practice format for tournaments but under less stressful conditions.

The volunteer Coordinator for the Outdoor Mailmatch is Darcy Dean of Ladysmith, BC. Darcy may be contacted at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Competitors may shoot a maximum of one Archery Canada 720 Round (AC 4.5.1.5 to 4.5.1.7 – 72 arrows shot from 70, 60, 50 or 30 meters outdoor dependent on category and division) per week for 18 weeks. These scores are sent to the Outdoor Mailmatch Coordinator, Darcy Dean, who will send out monthly updates of scores and averages. At the end of the 18 weeks the six best scores for each individual archer are averaged and medals awarded in two ways, first under the Archery Canada categories and divisions (Gold, Silver and Bronze) and secondly by the listed Outdoor Mailmatch classifications (only Gold is award to the top score in each classification if a Gold has not been awarded in the Archery Canada Category and divisions).

If you wish to join the Outdoor Mailmatch contact your Club President or Secretary. If they don’t have the information, contact Darcy Dean, Archery Canada’s Outdoor Mailmatch Coordinator at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For details about the Outdoor Mailmatch Rules, visit the Archery Canada website at:

http://www.archerycanada.ca/en/tournament-information/1387-outdoor-mailmatch-rules

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10. New Canadian Championship (CC) and Canadian Open (CO) Records

Cub Girl Barebow: Elissa Foley, Surrey, BC in a FITA I round with a score of 470. 2013-03-30

Master Men’s Bowhunter Release: Ty Burch, Peterborough, ON in a FITA I round with a score of 586 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Master Men’s Hunter: Bruce Malmberg, Ottawa, ON in a FITA I round with a score of 589 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Master Men’s Open Compound category (para-archery): Alec Denys, Warsaw, ON in a FITA I round with a score of 558 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Senior Men’s Bowhunter Open: Andrew Fagan, Ajax, ON in a FITA I round with a tie-score of 599 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Senior Men’s Bowhunter Release: Chris Hofer, AB in a FITA I round with a score of 590 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Senior Men’s Hunter: Allan Gunter, Winnipeg, MB in a FITA I round with a score of 590 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Cub Girl’s Barebow: Elissa Foley, Surrey, BC in a FITA I round with a score of 469 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Master Women’s Bowhunter Release: Lorrie Swirhun, BC in a FITA I round with a score of 541 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Master Women’s Hunter: Heather Dempsey, Lac La Biche, AB in a FITA I round with a score of 478 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Cub Girl’s Compound W1 category (para-archery): Camille Lemay, Sainte-Catherine, QC in a FITA I round with a score of 401 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Senior Women’s Bowhunter Release: Wanda Borschawa, Prince George, BC in a FITA I round with a score of 526 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Senior Women’s Hunter: Adrienne Sprecker, Lac La Biche, AB in a FITA I round with a score of 409 (CC-CO). 2013-03-03

Pre-Cub Girl’s Barebow: Mollie Brown, Winnipeg, MB in a FITA I round with a score of 383 (CO). 2013-03-24

Pre-Cub Boy’s Barebow: Landyn Ray Vandale, Prince Albert, SK in a FITA I round with a score of 486 (CO). 2013-03-30

Master 60+ Men’s Bowhunter Release: Al Campsall, Williams Lake, BC in a FITA I round with a score of 594 (CO). 2013-03-30

Master Women’s Hunter: Heather Dempsey, Lac La Biche, AB in a FITA 1 round with a score of 503. 2013-03-24

Cub Girl’s Recurve: Laurianne Lalonde, Saint-Constant, QC in a FITA 1 round with a score of 562. 2013-04-14

Senior Men’s Compound W1 category (para-archery): Norbert Murphy, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC in a FITA 50m round with a score of 620. 2013-04-05

Senior Men’s Compound W1 category (para-archery): Norbert Murphy, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC in an elimination 15 arrows match with a score of 140. 2013-04-07

Cadet Men’s Recurve: David Van Der Spek, Sidney, BC in a FITA 1440 round with a total score of 1320. 2013-05-12

Cadet Men’s Recurve: David Van Der Spek, Sidney, BC in a FITA 720 round with a score of 646. 2013-04-14

Senior Men’s Open Compound category (para-archery): Kevin Evans, Jaffray, BC in a FITA 50m round for compound with a score of 687. 2013-05-11

Congratulations to all!

Christiane Murphy

Canadian Records Coordinator

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11. The WW Gunter Memorial Bursary: Call for 2013 Applications

The WW Gunter Memorial Bursary is awarded annually to a Canadian Archer between the ages of 15 and 20, who has competed or will be competing for Canada at a World Championship or international archery competition such as the Youth Olympic Games, and who is planning to continue their education at the post-secondary level. The archer must conduct themselves in a manner that is a credit to their sport, their country and always maintain a sense of dignity and sportsmanship in victory and defeat.

Any archer between the ages of 15 and 20 who meet these criteria may apply. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of the Gunter Family. Applications are to consist of an introductory cover letter, autobiographical in nature, stating the length of time the archer has participated in the sport, their goals for international competition, their participation in World Championships, Youth Olympic Games or other international archery competitions.

Applications are to also include the archer’s plans for post-secondary education. Applications should also include a short (1-2) page ‘essay’ on what it means to the archer to representCanadaat international archery competitions. A letter from the archer’s personal coach is desirable. In this letter, the personal coach can describe the archer’s abilities, successes, and how they conduct themselves as a representative of the sport, their country and their community.

Applications can be mailed to Jeff Gunter at 120 Eade Crescent, Winnipeg Manitoba, or emailed to < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >. All applications must be received no later than May 31^st in the year for which the award is applied. The successful archer will be presented with the award at the 2013 Canadian Archery Championships in Woodstock, NB.

All decisions and the reasons for the decisions remain within the discretion of the Gunter Family

and will be kept confidential.

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12. London 2012 Olympians, Paralympians & Olympic Builders Honoured with Diamond Jubilee Medal in Vancouver

Media Release: Canadian Olympic Committee congratulates recipients, celebrates contributions to Canada

Vancouver, May 12, 2013 - Today, the contributions of four London 2012 Canadian Olympians, five London 2012 Canadian Paralympians and four of Canada’s Olympic Builders were celebrated through the presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals at a special ceremony in Vancouver. This ceremony is the final of a series of special events that have taken place across Canada in which Canadian Olympic Team members from last summer’s Olympic Games, as well as Canadian Olympic builders, have been honoured with the Diamond Jubilee medal.

“An athlete’s path to the podium is built on a foundation of coaching and passion and we owe a great debt to those who have selflessly contributed their talents to building Canadian sport excellence,” said Marcel Aubut, President of the Canadian Olympic Committee. “Without the dedication of those we celebrate today, our nation’s Olympic movement would not be on such a dramatic trajectory and for that, we sincerely thank them.”

“I have been fortunate to have had experienced many unique moments in life, and being awarded this Diamond Jubilee medal will surely be remembered,” said Sally Rehorick, Chef de Mission, Salt Lake City 2002. “I can’t help but note all the incredible national heroes that have been granted this distinction and I am humbled to be included in this list of wonderful Canadians.”

“Being honoured in this fashion is incredibly special,” said Brittany Timko (soccer), London 2012 Bronze medallist. “To be personally recognized for our team’s contributions on the pitch last summer in London is something I am very thankful for. This medal will serve as a reminder of all the hard work and dedication that went along with our performances – moments that I am so incredibly lucky to have been able to share with so many Canadians across the country.”

“It was an honor to represent Canada at the London 2012 Paralympics,” said Ian Chan, a London 2012 silver medallist in wheelchair rugby. “It's so nice to be recognized by our country and honored for our contributions to our communities. I am inspired to bring home a gold medal in Rio 2016!”

The following athletes were honoured today in Vancouver with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal:

London 2012 Olympians

Laura Brown, Cycling

William Dean, Rowing

Nikola Girke, Sailing

Brittany Timko, Soccer, Bronze Medallist

London 2012 Paralympians

Ian Chan, Wheelchair Rugby, 2-time Silver Medallist, Bronze Medallist

Eleonore Elston, Equestrian

Monica Martino, Boccia

Doug Ripley, Goalball

Ahmad Zeividavi, Goalball

In addition to the London 2012 Olympians and Paralympians, the ceremony also honoured 4 individuals who, over the course of their careers in Canadian sport, have helped to build the Olympic movement and contributed to the overall success of Canadian Olympic Teams.

Canadian Olympic Committee Builders

Charmaine Crooks, five-time Olympian, Canadian Olympic Committee Board Member

Les McDonald, Former President Triathlon Canada, Former Member of the International Triathlon Union

Sally Rehorick, Chef de Mission, Salt Lake City 2002

Allan Wills, President, Archery Canada

The Diamond Jubilee medals have provided a unique opportunity to honour exceptional Canadians for their contributions to their fellow citizens, communities and country. During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians from across the country and various walks of life have been recognized.

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13. Gaétan Tardif elected President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee

Media Release: Extensive experience added to CPC Board of Directors

Toronto, May 11, 2013 - Excitement and optimism were in the air this afternoon as the Canadian Paralympic Committee earlier elected a new Board of Directors including a President, a Vice President and seven Directors at the 2013 CPC Annual General Meeting in Toronto. All will serve four-year terms, from 2013 to 2017.

Dr. Gaétan Tardif (Toronto, Ont.) is the new President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. He takes over from David Legg, who held the President position for three years.

Fluently bilingual, Tardif has participated in seven consecutive Paralympic Games, most recently as Team Canada's Chef de Mission at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Tardif is an academic physician and health care executive with leadership experience in several professional and not-for-profit organizations. He is Medical Program Director - Rehabilitation and Post-Acute Care at the University Health Network and a Professor in the Department of Medicine and director, Division of Physiatry (PM&R) at the University of Toronto.

Tardif also served as Director of Administration and Chair of the HR Committee on the Canadian Paralympic Committee Board of Directors from 2008 to 2013 and was a member of the Games Committee from 2006 to 2013.

"Thank you very much for your vote of confidence," Tardif said to the voting delegates. "The hard work starts right away. I'm really looking forward to working with the sport community to help Canada become the world's leading Paralympic nation. I truly believe I have the best volunteer job in the world!"

CPC's new Vice-President is Debbie Low (Richmond Hill, Ont.).

Low is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario. She was the Executive Director of ParaSport Ontario from 2002 to 2005, Assistant Chef de Mission for the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games, Chef de Mission for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games and a member of the International Paralympic Committee's Games Committee. She has also been involved in nine sets of Canada Games, including Chef de Mission in 1999 and 1997.

Low was a Canadian Paralympic Committee Board member and served on the Games and High Performance Committee from 2007 to 2011, including serving as CPC's Board representative on the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Bid Committee.

Also elected today were seven Directors of the Board. They are: Ellen Waxman (Toronto, Ont.), Rick Baker (Ottawa, Ont.), Gail Hamamoto (Vancouver, B.C.), Andrea Carey (Victoria, B.C.), Blair McIntosh (Toronto, Ont.) and Rem Langan (Toronto, Ont.) and Jim Westlake (Oakville, Ont.).

Waxman and Baker are new members of the Board, while Hamamoto, Carey, McIntosh, Westlake and Langan are returning to the Board.

Biographies of all incoming CPC Board members - President, Vice-President, and Directors - are available here: https://www.paralympic.ca/en/About-Us/Board-of-Directors.html

Canadian Paralympic Committee photos available for download: http://tinyurl.com/d88bbmm

About the Canadian Paralympic Committee:

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca

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2012 Paralympic Bronze Medalist Sets Archery World Record

OTTAWA (May 2, 2013) – Norbert Murphy (Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC) , winner of the bronze medal in archery at the 2012 Paralympic Games, began his 2013 outdoor season in fine form by setting a World record last month at the Arizona Cup in Phoenix, Arizona. Murphy established the World record in the individual men’s Compound Bow, W1 category for 15 arrows shot. He achieved a score of 140 points out of a possible 150 points to win his category and set the record.

“I’m very pleased with my win and to have set a World record is a bonus”, said Murphy. “This a good start to the season and a real confidence booster.”

About Archery Canada

Archery Canada is the National Sport Organization responsible for the promotion and development of the timeless sport of archery in a safe and ethical manner. Archery Canada supports the achievement of high performance excellence in archery in all categories and the development of a national archery infrastructure to promote archery participation across Canada in cooperation with the Provincial Archery Associations.

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1. Yukon Archery Joins Archery Canada

2. 2013 Canadian 3D, Field & Target Outdoor Championships

3. Judges Appointed for 2013 Canadian Outdoor Championships

4. Judges Appointed for 2013 Canadian Team Selection Trials (Target Archery)

5. 2013 Canada Cup

6. 2014 Indoor World Championship: National Team Selection Process

7. New Program: Outdoor Mailmatch

8. 2013 Recipients of Grants from Petro-Canada FACE Program

9. The WW Gunter Memorial Bursary: Call for 2013 Applications

10. 2015 Canada Winter Games

11. Call for Team Leaders: 2013 National Team Events

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1. Yukon Archery Joins Archery Canada

Al Wills, President of Archery Canada, is pleased to announce that Yukon Archery has recently become a member of Archery Canada. The Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle will act as the administrative body for Yukon Archery. Mr. Gael Marchand, Executive Director of the Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle will serve as the Yukon Archery representative to the Archery Canada Board of Directors.

A warm welcome is extended to Yukon Archery and Gael Marchand!

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2. 2013 Canadian 3D, Field & Target Outdoor Championships

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3. Judges Appointed for 2013 Canadian Outdoor Championships

The following judges have been appointed by Ghislain Arsenault, Chairperson of the Judge Committee, to officiate at the 2013 Canadian Outdoor Championships in Woodstock, NB:

3D Championship:

René Schaub National Judge Candidate Alberta
John Cannon National Judge candidate Saskatchewan
Maurice Lévesque National Judge Candidate New Brunswick
Alena Breckenridge National Judge Candidate New Brunswick

Target and Field Championships:

Christiane Murphy International Judge Québec
Maurice Lévesque National Judge candidate New Brunswick
Rene Shaub National Judge Candidate Alberta
Roger Garrod International Judge Candidate Manitoba
Randall Jones International Judge Ontario
Alena Breckenridge National Judge Candidate New Brunswick
Ghislain Arsenault Judge Emeritus Québec (Chairman)

The Directors of Shooting for the Target Championship are Michel Joseph of Quebec (Range A) and Bob Pannell of Saskatchewan (Range B).

Congratulations to the appointed officials and thank you!

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4. Judges Appointed for 2013 Canadian Team Selection Trials (Target Archery)

The following judges have been appointed by Ghislain Arsenault, Chairperson of the Judge Committee, to officiate at the 2013 Canadian Team Selection Trials (target archery) in Woodstock, NB:

· Randall Jones International Judge Ontario

· Roger Garrod International Judge Candidate Manitoba

· Ghislain Arsenault Judge Emeritus Québec (Chairman)

The Director of Shooting for the Selection Trials is Michel Joseph of Quebec.

Congratulations to the appointed officials and thank you!

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5. 2013 Canada Cup

Late Breaking news: Now open to all categories and Ages

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6. 2014 Indoor World Championship: National Team Selection Process

The 2014 Indoor World Championship will be held in Nimes, France, February 25 – March 2, 2014. For details on the selection process for this event, visit: http://www.archerycanada.ca/en/high-performance/canadian-teams

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7. New Program: Outdoor Mailmatch

For details about the Outdoor Mailmatch Rules, visit the Archery Canada website at:

http://www.archerycanada.ca/en/tournament-information/1387-outdoor-mailmatch-rules

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8. 2013 Recipients of Grants from Petro-Canada FACE Program

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) recently announced the recipients of the Petro- Canada FACE (Funding Athletes and Coaching Excellence) Program grants for 2013. Archery Canada is pleased to announce that youth archer Virginie Chénier of Quebec and her personal coach, Sylvain Cadieux of Quebec, are recipients of the grant.

Since 1988, the Petro-Canada FACE Program has provided nearly 8 million dollars to more than 2,450 Canadian athletes and coaches. The Petro-Canada FACE program provides funding in the amount of $4000 targeted towards non-carded, developing athletes who have demonstrated the potential for international success. The goal of the program is to help these young, developing athletes achieve carding status and ultimately, be named to an Olympic or Paralympic Team. In addition, the coach of the selected athlete also receives a matching grant in the amount of $4000, for a total of $8,000 for each athlete/coach pair.

Congratulations Virginie and Sylvain!

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9. The WW Gunter Memorial Bursary: Call for 2013 Applications

Applications are to also include the archer’s plans for post-secondary education. Applications should also include a short (1-2) page ‘essay’ on what it means to the archer to represent Canada at international archery competitions. A letter from the archer’s personal coach is desirable. In this letter, the personal coach can describe the archer’s abilities, successes, and how they conduct themselves as a representative of the sport, their country and their community.

Applications can be mailed to Jeff Gunter at 120 Eade Crescent, Winnipeg Manitoba, or emailed to < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >. All applications must be received no later than May 31^st in the year for which the award is applied. The successful archer will be presented with the award at the 2013 Canadian Archery Championships in Woodstock, NB.

All decisions and the reasons for the decisions remain within the discretion of the Gunter Family

and will be kept confidential.

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10. 2015 Canada Winter Games

From February 13^th - March 1^st 2015, Prince George and Northern British Columbia will play host to the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Archery is once again included in the Games. Archery will competition will take place the 2^nd week of the Games – February 22^nd – 28^th.

For details on the 2015 Canada Winter Games, visit the Canada Games website at: http://www.canadagames2015.ca/

To view the archery technical package, visit the Canada Games website.

Provincial/Territorial coaches must at a minimum be fully certified at Level 3 or Competition Development. Archery Canada is awaiting conditional approval of its Competition Development coaching certification context from the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). We are expecting conditional approval in the spring of 2013. Once approval is received from the CAC, Archery Canada will then be in a position to begin plans for a national training workshop and to then turn over the provincial and territorial archery associations, the delivery of the Competition Development context. To date, at least one Learning Facilitator from each province has been trained by Archery Canada (i.e., Bruce Savage, Chair of Archery Canada’s Coaching Certification Committee) to deliver Competition Development.

Archery Canada will deliver a national training workshop for Competition Development in late 2013 or early winter 2014 (possibly in the Toronto region). Archery Canada will fund one candidate per provincial and territorial archery association. Other candidates may quite possibly be invited to attend the workshop but at the provincial and territorial archery association’s expense. We are awaiting confirmation from the CAC regarding funding for this workshop. Details on the training workshop will be provided as soon as possible after confirmation of funding from the CAC. Although candidates in this national training workshop won’t be fully certified in time for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, at least they will have undergone the most important step of training in Competition Development. Under the circumstances this may suffice for the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Archery Canada will pursue this matter with then Canada Games Council and seek exemption for full certification at Competition Development.

Regardless of that noted above, Provincial/Territorial Archery Associations are urged to begin recruiting their Provincial Coach where Level 3 certified coaches exist. Level 3 course are no longer delivered and are being replaced with the Competition development course.

If you have questions, please contact the Archery Canada office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; and contact Bruce Savage, Chair of Archery Canada’s Coaching Certification Committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ________________________________________________________________________________

11. Call for Team Leaders: 2013 National Team Events

Archery Canada is calling for applications from those interested in a Team Leader position with the following 2013 National Teams:

Para World Archery Championship: Bangkok, Thailand (Nov 1-7, 2013)

Para-Archery WRE: Nove Mesto nad Metuji, Czech Republic (July1-7, 2013)

Senior World Archery Championship: Antalya, Turkey (Sept 29 - Oct 6, 2013)

All those applying will be considered for addition to a "pool" of potential Team Leaders for future events. Archery Canada intends to use the "pool" to draw Team Leaders from to provide experienced leadership to teams going to future international events.

The Team Leader will select the additional support staff required and submit their names to Jeff Gunter, Chair of the High Performance Committee, for approval.

The Team Leader is responsible for the smooth administration of the team including assisting with travel arrangements, accommodation, entry fees and on-site management. He/she works with the other support staff to ensure the smooth operation of the team both on and off the field. Both bilingualism and coaching certification would be assets but are not mandatory.

The following skills and characteristics are desirable:

1) Knowledge of World Archery rules and regulations

2) Knowledge of archery equipment and ability to make on-site repairs

3) Understanding of disabilities and associated limitations...knowing when and how to help

4) Able to interact in a respectful manner with both female and male archers.

5) Very good communication skills and problem solving skills.

6) Good physical fitness and strength (e.g., pulling arrows, carrying equipment) particularly for para-archery events.

7) A team player able to contribute to and support athlete performance.

8) Ability to get information (on and off field) to athletes in a quick and efficient manner.

9) Will assertively and professionally represent the athlete when needed (e.g. arrow call) 10) Ability to quickly earn the trust and confidence of all team members

The Team Leaders will have the assistance of the Archery Canada Executive Director, the Senior Team Coordinator (volunteer) or Para-Archery Coordinator (volunteer) for administrative matters, logistics, and entries.

The additional support staff selected by the Team Leaders will work with the Team Leader to assist with team management and to assist the archers in any way on the field of play during the competition. Some time will be required to work with the individual archers to determine how best to assist them. This is an opportunity for people with an interest in working with National Teams to gain the experience necessary to be a Team Leader and/or Coach for future teams. Both bilingualism and coaching certification would be assets.

Applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Persons Sector/Child Abuse Registry or other similar public protection database check, as determined to be satisfactory by Archery Canada from the person’s Province/Territory of residence.

Archery Canada will cover the costs for the Team Leader for each of the events listed above.

Those wishing to apply are asked to complete the application form found on the Archery Canada web site.

Applications are to be submitted to the Archery Canada office by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by mail at: 108-2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON

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Applications are DUE no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 26^th 2013.

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