Club Nights will resume at McGavin Park, on Wednesday evenings (7-10pm). The first will be held on Wednesday (9th June). A COVID Risk Assessment and Procedure have been produced, and those attending the session must adhere to these rules and conditions. A copy of these documents will be sent to all members of the Society. 

We recently worked with the local school.  Here is the lovely feedback letter we received-

St. Anthony’s Primary School

Head Teacher: Shirley May Carr

Date:   4^th June 2021

Dear Kilwinning Archers

We are writing to thank you for the unforgettable experience that you provided for us during the P7 activity week. We appreciate all of the work and effort that you put in to give us this opportunity. The Archery was really great fun and we loved how you took the time to explain the safety rules and how to shoot an arrow. We were amazed at how well we all managed to hit the target! Here are some of our thoughts from our time with you:

“Thank you for giving up your time to help us with activity week”

“My favourite activity was Archery by a mile!”

“Thank you for teaching us and letting us borrow your bow and arrows”

“Francis and the team were really funny and made it even more enjoyable”

We will leave primary school feeling that we have had the same opportunities as other school years. The memories we have will last a lifetime and for that we will always be grateful.

Yours sincerely

The boys and girls of Primary 7

17/11/20

22/010/19

Society President Stuart Wilson comments that it is really great to see our junior archers doing so well.

Congratulations to them all.

In addition Zoe Moore’s score of 1203 at this event was her third Junior Master Bowman score and as a result she is now confirmed as a Junior Master Bowman in the under 12 class.

ASKA members will be allowed to resume archery sessions at McGavin Park, from June 3rd. Shooting must take place in accordance with the (COVID-19 adherance) rules, sent to all members.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic all the Society’s events and competition have been suspended, until further notice. This includes shooting at McGavin Park.   

Refurbishment of the Silver Arrow Trophy is now complete, and the trophy has been returned to the library. This work was necessary, as the weight of the original medals was causing the supporting bow limbs to deform (sag). The limbs have been strengthened, which required the addition of supporting plates. These plates have been engraved to preserve the appearance of the trophy. i.e. disguise the strengthening plates. 

This work concludes a refurbishment program designed to preserve the trophy for many years to come. The Society wishes to thank everyone who contributed to completing this project.

The Lasswade “Tina James Memorial” Open Portsmouth on Saturday the 9th November 2019 where the team took home the team Gold.

This year’s Open Day and Papingo will be held on Sunday 11th of August 2019. This event is open to archers who are members of a recognized archery club, or organization.

Copies of the entry form can be requested from the Society’s Secretary; email ASKAsecretary@hotmail.com , or from the Scottish Archery Association’s 2019 Outdoor Events Calendar.

The Autumn 2018 edition of Archery GB contained the following article about this year’s Captaincy.

The Scottish Parliament has recognised Laura McHarg’s achievement in winning the Captaincy of the Society by lodging the following motion in its’ records.

The Captaincy of the Society is won at the butts by shooting the ‘Kilwinning Round’ and this took place on the 2nd June 2018.