I’m just back from the State of Maine National Field Archery Association championship held at Lakeside Archery in Yarmouth and also my first archery competition ever and I won my class!
The reality check though is that I was the only traditional shooter and the only person in my class, so it was a gimme, I’m still thrilled and happy about it though, and I felt like I shot well for a beginner field archer. (258 in the traditional class)
The highlight of the day though was that I got to shoot with Laird, who’s been involved with archery since the 60’s. He was a good companion and archer, shared some good insights and made it a very pleasant way to spend most of a day. Here are some pics:

Here is a competitor, shooting the bunny hop which consists of targets at 35, 30, 25, 20 feet, a little trickier than one would think.
The shoot was split into two parts 14 field targets and 14 hunter targets for a total round of 28 targets. The hunter targets differ from the field targets in that they are all black with a white center, like the ones below. The hunter round is also different in that you shoot uneven distances and there is a greater variety of distances.
After the shoot everyone tallied their scores and Steve from Lakeside gave out awards.
This is what the award looks like:
I had a great day walking and shooting in good company, had a terrific introduction to field archery and I had a win, even if it was just me. I am also thankful to the organizers Pam Gallant, Brenda Cousins and Steve Dunsmoor from Lakeside Archery for putting it all together.
Can’t wait to do it again!
Wow, what a great introduction to Field Archery. You won all the the way around. In your class, in making new archer friends and in entering another phase of a great sport. Congratulations, Dad.
Congratulations Charles!
Have a great time in Colorado! Safe travels.
Tade
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Congratulations Charles!
Hello my dear son, i feel so proud of you! It is quite and achievement and you ought to continue in the field you feel so passionate about. The fact that you got a award is proof of how good you can be and how recognized is your talent and ability! Love you. Mama/Michou.
Thanks for all the comments, although I am excited about it. It was still a gimme because of no other archers in my class. Thanks for all the nice thoughts.