We would like to extend
an invitation to members of medieval societies or associations who shoot
with the longbow to participate in
the Colchester Medieval
Festival's
"Archer
of the Fayre"
A main attraction of the
Colchester Medieval Festival &
Oyster Fayre Market will
be this Longbow Archery competition.
This event is intended
to show the true skill of the longbow archer.
The competition is open
to all competent archers, both male and female, who wish to take part.
However, only traditional longbows are allowed (no flat bows or recurves),
and all competitors must be
members of recognised
groups and must wear clothing of the
14th to16th century whilst
shooting, including headgear.
Only arrows with wooden
shafts and feather fletching are allowed.
Each archer will need
20 arrows with field pile heads,
no battle heads or plastic
knocks, & six blunts for the bell shoot.
The Targets are a collection
of field, range and speed shoots.
Some over a variety of
distances & terrains.
The Competition takes place
over both days.
Prizes will be awarded
at the end of the second day.
There will be the Archer
of the Fayre Trophy
for the best accumulated
score.
Archer of the Fayre 2007
- Mick Bailey
There are always a number
of other prizes,
in a variety of categories,
for competitors in the event.
The 'Archer of the Fayre'
Trophy
Also, at the end of the
day on Sunday, there will be an
open invitation, to all
costumed participants at the Fayre,
to shoot for purse prizes
donated by traders.
There is a registration
fee of £12 per archer for the
main competition. Purse
shoot is free to all participants.
Each group may enter a
number of archers,
and all 40 entries will
be on a first apply, first accepted basis.
Just turning up on the
day will not permit you a shoot.
Public liability insurance
will be extended to all archers who can
show that they are members
of recognised re-enactment groups,
and that they are competent
with the bow.
We reserve the right to
refuse participation to those individuals
who do not meet the above
conditions, or who, in the opinion
of the Organisers, are
unsafe or not in a fit state to shoot.
This is a condition of
the insurance cover taken out by the
Organisers, and we apologise
to those whom it may disappoint.
The Medieval Festival also
features trade demonstrators,
entertainers, traders,
caterers, beer tent,
and camping space for
medieval and modern tents.
So why not come along
and lend your support to those taking part?
If any members of your
group would be interested in assisting us to marshal or score the shoots,
we would be delighted to hear from them.
Please return the printable
booking form with the names of
the archers who wish to
take part. We will reply to confirm a place.
We would not like to disappoint
anyone because of a late application.
Cheques with application
please, Made payable to:
The
Colchester Town Watch
we will e-mail a receipt
& confirmation on receipt of cheques.
Ted Lloyd
Grand Marshal
The Colchester Medieval
Festival
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