Aldi Sports Bursary and Olympian Visit
Moorside Archery Club had a very special visitor to the club on 24th September.
The club were the lucky winners of one of 10 Aldi Sports Bursary awards, linked with Aldi's support of the Paralympic GB and Team GB teams.
Part of the prize was a session with an Olympic or Paralympic athlete. We welcomed double Olympic medal winning track cyclist Josie Knight along with her two medals, that she kindly let us all hold.
Josie led a fascinating Q&A which gave us lots of tips on training, sports psychology and the importance of warm ups before having a shoot with us.
Aldi presented us with a cheque for £1500 for the club (which will come in very handy as we are in the process of securing an outdoor shooting venue!) as well as a hamper of goodies.
An unforgettable evening, and we will all be glued to the coverage to see Josie in the upcoming World Cup this October.
The Worshipful Company of Fletchers' Disability Championship
On the weekend of 14th and 15th September our Chairman, Daniel Powell and Welfare Officer, Mark Ollerenshaw competed at the The Worshipful Company of Fletchers' Disability Championships, held at Lilleshall's National Archery Centre. Competing over the two days in their respective category.
Mark finished 6th overall but won in his class for 50+ Men's Compound on the Saturday. On the Sunday Mark then shot in a Teams Match where he and his partner made it to the semi finals and came 4th losing out by only 3 points to two Paralympians.
Danny competed in the Men's Recurve Individual 70m finishing 6th overall on the Saturday. On the Sunday Danny also shot in the Teams Match coming a respectable 13th.
A very wet, but great weekend was had by all.
Well done Danny and Mark.
