Family at tournaments

[Littlest Furface]

Is it a good thing, or a bad thing?
In my experience, I find that if Furface is hanging around, so is there when I need cheering up, but I can't stand it if he watches me!
What's going on there?

[Wrexham Exile]

i think it can be a good thing but i always feel guilty because lets face it - archery isnt the most thrilling thing to watch.

as you say though - always good for a confidence booster

[Littlest Furface]

Yeah, but isn't it so annoying when they hover over you and say 'change this' or 'you need to do that instead'
You know?

[Wrexham Exile]

they really shouldnt do that during a competition but i know what you mean.

whats worse is when you have a bad shot and you get "the eyebrow", the look that says "well what on earth was that!!"

[Littlest Furface]

Yes! Exactly! I know what you mean!
Or when they go off in a huff cos you tell them to push off, and you don't see them for hours at a time.

I gues it's harder for me, cos my dad is needed anywhere and everywere we go

[Wrexham Exile]

Originally Posted by Littlest Furface

Yes! Exactly! I know what you mean!
Or when they go off in a huff cos you tell them to push off, and you don't see them for hours at a time.

I gues it's harder for me, cos my dad is needed anywhere and everywere we go

believe me i know what you mean - when i shot for wales as a jnr my dad was the team manager after the previous one resigned.

talk about constent pressure.....

but summin i'll tell you for free - when you need someone on your side or to back you up you aint gonna find anyone better than family. they may be a bug at time but they only want the best for you!

its about finding a happy medium - talk to them about it and explain and im sure it'll be ok.

[Littlest Furface]

its about finding a happy medium - talk to them about it and explain and im sure it'll be ok.

I've tried. I'm really scared of hurting their feelings. It scares me.

[geoffretired]

Have a label on your back like the OPEN/CLOSED sign in the windows of small shops. One side says OFFSPRING for when you want parental help.
On the other it says ****** OFF for when you want to be alone

[Littlest Furface]

Oh my!

[tel]

Talking is always good - after all, the people that you refer to are experienced at what you are going through - you have to get the point across that you are 'offspring', but there are occasions when you are an archer first!