Tuesday 24th January 2012 - Decisions

I received an email today offering me a position on the NSW State Team for the 2012 National Championships, based off my performance in 2011.

I was pretty amused because I didn't expect to be given an offer as I was not in the top four of the state rankings.  In fact, I was 6th in the rankings, so obviously two people above me have already declined their invitation.  Probably why I was asked so late, and also why I only have just over a week to consider it.

I haven't been shooting seriously for a few months now, so thats an issue.  On top of that, its $220 entry fee for the event, plus ~$200/night for accomodation, so it will come to about $2000 for the week or so once you throw in petrol for driving down and food costs.

Is it worth it?  I have a few days to think about it.....  But I have to make a decision quickly it would seem.....

Meanwhile after I received the email, I went outside and put down a quick 8 ends at my target, getting back into good form as best I could remember, was starting to get a bit tired and compromising form at the end, but with a 8m range, I wasn't getting any rest period between my ends like I normally would in shooting distance.  I'll hope for good weather on Friday so I can ascertain better how I am going before I make a full committed decision.

48 arrows.

Friday 20th January 2012

@ St Pauls

Overcast turned sunny, slight winds at times slight gusts.

12x 6 arrow ends @ 70m, 122cm, unscored

Total 72

Having not shot my recurve for over a month, it was a bit of a struggle to get through.  I took rests every 4-5 ends, as through the end cycle, typically 4th arrow, I couldn't get through the clicker on the first attempt.  My bow shoulder was collapsing and unable to take the weight and strain, while my release fingers were getting a bit red from the pressure of shooting.

Still, it didn't go too badly, no misses, groups were that flash, but still putting in 40's in, so I haven't completely lost it.