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Old 09-11-05, 10:11 AM
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Riser: Hoyt Aerotec
Limbs: Border
Sight: Shibuya Ultima
Stabilisers: Easton ACE
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Arrows: ACE 670, Spinwings

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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Isle of Lewis
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You have my sincerest sympathies, Trequoit. I'm in a similar situation - the club is rather small, and since our old Chairman gave up archery for reasons best known to himself, I found myself nominated and seconded to replace him in half a second flat, just because I happened to open my mouth to ask what was involved...

I also seem to have found myself in the coaching role as well - even though I haven't, as yet, got an official qualification... Strictly speaking, I'm 'under the supervision' of other club members who have qualified, but prefer to shoot themselves and let me handle the coaching side of things

Hence the reason why my Portsmouth score for this month was so abysmal - it was the first time I've actually shot my own bow for three months! It's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!

Having said that, I find coaching extremely rewarding - the enthusiasm that beginners often have is completely infectious! And although it's great to see, it's also sometimes slightly disheartening when former 'pupils' trounce your Portsmouth score by a huge margin!
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