posted 28 Nov 2011 11:47 by Bernard Purdy
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After a shaky start this event was another great success.
The problem arose after we had set up the barbecue to roast the chestnuts and cooked the first couple of test batches. It became obvious that the quality was not up to standard, so we could not offer them to the public. This was a shame, as many of our customers come back year after year and really look forward to seeing us. It is also a nice little earner.
We then transferred our efforts to the rest of our stall: Tombola, a Christmas Hamper raffle and selling bric a brac. After a lot of work these all sold out, netting us a profit of £388, which made it one of our best years ever! It was also a lot of fun.
Many thanks to all those who helped.
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posted 28 Aug 2011 12:09 by Bernard Purdy
At the National Crossbow Federation’s shoot in July, Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) member Iris Bingham won gold in the assisted tournament division and gained her best score since 2007, of 843 with 36 ring tens. Iris said, “I was delighted with the score, especially as the ten ring is only 6cm across. I believe I have only twice scored higher than this”.
The event took place near Gloucester and the weather was hot, dry and sunny with a light breeze.
During the 65m distance a large bee landed on Iris’s bare arm. Iris said, “I panicked as I had a loaded bow and then I felt the bee drop from my arm on to my leg. I shot quickly because I usually end up at hospital if I get stung. I only scored a 6. Had it been a 10, I would have broken my world record for 65m.”
Iris’s score was 843 out of 900 |
posted 28 Aug 2011 12:03 by Bernard Purdy
Four members of Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) won medals at the Rugby crossbow shoot on Sunday.
The NCF event was held at the Rugby Bowmen’s picturesque ground in Dunchurch where Iris Bingham is a member. The weather, which was exceedingly hot and sunny, caused someone’s prod to twist.
This was Hazel Duckett and Graeme Mooney’s second outdoor shoot and Mike Sheasby’s first. They had 30 shots each at 30m and 20m. Mike said, “It’s so good to have the opportunity to shoot that you just have to put up with the excessive heat. I have never shot 30m before or experienced windy conditions so it was trial and error but I look forward to being invited again”.
This was Iris’s best result this year and was a National qualifying score. All RSDA members shot in the assisted category
RSDA results which are out of 600 for Sporting bows and 900 for Tournament bows were:
Novice Sporting Crossbow
1st Graeme Mooney 30m – 262 20m – 271 TOTAL 533
2nd Mike Sheasby 30m – 258 20m – 263 TOTAL 521
3rd Hazel Duckett 30m – 237 20m – 256 TOTAL 493
Tournament Crossbow
1st Iris Bingham 65m – 259 55m – 280 45m – 284 TOTAL 823 |
posted 28 Aug 2011 11:53 by Bernard Purdy
At the National Crossbow Federation’s shoot Iris Bingham, of Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) won gold in the assisted tournament division.
The event took place in Derby and although sunny at times, the strong wind swirled constantly for the first 2 distances causing problems for all the arbalists and making shooting very difficult. For the 3rd distance the wind eased and at least the threatening rain kept off. Iris said, “I was pleased with the result especially as my score was higher than at the recent World Championships”.
The tournament division had 30 shots each at 65m, 55m and 45m and Iris scored 817 out of a possible 900. The Sporting shooters had 20 shots at 55m, 45m and 35m. Everyone had a 60cm target. This is the first competition that these distances have been shot in GB this year.
Tournament CrossbowIris won ladies assisted Tournament crossbow section with a score od 817 out of 900 |
posted 28 Aug 2011 11:43 by Bernard Purdy
Seven members of Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) entered the Sports Day for the Disabled at Solihull and four returned with medals.
The friendly event was organised by the Rotary Club of Solihull. Some of our helpers assisted with events, too.
Each competitor could choose 2 main events and everyone was entered for the four Have-a-Go competitions of Table Skittles, Mini Golf, Target Bean Bag and New Age Bowls. Newcomer to RSDA, Malcolm Scott, was extremely surprised to collect a medal at his first competition. The Boccia and Kurling, which were knock-out competitions, each had about 40 entries.
Our members and helpers picked up many prizes on the raffle. Then, after 5 hours of competition, medal time arrived.
Awards were won by-:
Malcolm Scott GOLD Mini Golf
Mike Sheasby GOLD Target Bean Bag
David Golder SILVER Boccia
Iris Bingham GOLD New Age Kurling |
posted 15 Aug 2011 12:30 by Bernard Purdy
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Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) archers came away with 3 Gold medals and 3 trophies from the Archery and Crossbow Tournament organised by WADS (Wolverhampton Association for Disabled Sport)
Not only was this the first outdoor shoot for RSDA members Hazel, Pam, David and Graeme but it was also their first attempt at the 30m range. The rain kept off but it was cold and extremely windy. Hazel’s reaction was, “I’ve really enjoyed the shoot and it was a bonus to receive a trophy”. Graeme, who also received a trophy said, “It was awesome. When’s the next shoot?”
The Sporting Crossbow and Archery rounds were 30m with a 60cm face and 20m with a 40cm face. The tournament crossbow round, with distances rarely shot, were 30 shots at 50m, 40m (with a 60cm face) and 30m (with a 40cm face).
The results out of 600, with distance scores out of 300, were:
Assisted Sporting Crossbow
Ladies:
Hazel Duckett: GOLD 30m: 257, 20m: 262, Total :519
Gents:
Graeme Mooney: GOLD 30m:238, 20m: 286, Total: 524
David Golder: 30m: 143, 20m: 156, Total: 299
ArcheryPam Jones: 30m: 3, 20m: 92 Total: 95
Assisted Tournament Crossbow
Iris Bingham: GOLD 50m: 279, 40m: 290, 30m: 289, Total: 858/900 |
posted 2 Jun 2011 11:43 by Bernard Purdy
Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) members Hazel Duckett and Robert Franklin took part in the Tamworth Swimming Gala on Saturday 21st May and came away with a good haul of medals.
Robert came 1st in the male Freestyle event and 3rd in the Breaststroke and Backstroke.
Hazel came 1st in the Female Breaststroke and 2nd in the Freestyle.
They then managed to borrow a couple of young ladies from another team, which enabled them to win the 4 x 25 Metre Relay.
One-time RSDA member and Robert's Channel-crossing team-mate Christopher Lanwarne was also competing for another club and won 2 races.
Rugby scored creditable number of points for a team of only 2 members, so hopefully next year we can do even better with a bigger team
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posted 11 May 2011 12:36 by Bernard Purdy
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Twenty-four members of Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) entered the Rugby Sports Day for the Disabled on May 1st and they came away with a haul of 41 awards. Two very proud juniors eleven year old James Smart and nine year old Alexander Powers won10 and 6 medals respectively. The event, which took place at the Ken Marriott Leisure Centre (KMLC) and Rugby Thornfield Indoor Bowling Club, was organised by the Rotary Clubs of Rugby and Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association. The Mayor of Rugby, the Rotary District Chairman and the Presidents of the organising clubs spent most of the day at the event, watching the sports, and chatting with the disabled competitors. Competitors were able to take part in two or three main indoor events, athletics and the 13 have-a-go games. Pam Jones said, “It was great to meet up with old acquaintances and make new friends too”. Whilst Graeme Mooney said, “The whole event has been wonderful with strong competition throughout”. The enjoyable day of friendly competition concluded with the awards ceremony. RSDA members won the following medals:
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Michael Aldous
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Iris Bingham
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Shove Ha'penny |
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3 Minute Scrabble
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Throw Rugby Ball
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Alley Skittles
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Anne Cooper
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Hazel Duckett
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Earl Evans
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New Age Kurling
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Kate Franklin
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Target Kurling
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David Golder
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Target Kurling |
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Pam Jones
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Bowling for Pig
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Tree Bean Bag |
Brian Kinzett
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Pool
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Graeme Mooney
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Mini Crossbow
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Throwing the Rugby Ball
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Mike Sheasby
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Brian Turnbull
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Mini Golf
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SPECIAL AWARD
The Brenda Carter Award for Endeavour in Bowls was won by Mike Sheasby.
RSDA wish to thank all the helpers and sponsors. Without them the event could not take place. |
posted 11 May 2011 10:42 by Bernard Purdy
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Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association member Iris Bingham has again shot her way to 3 World Crossbow Shooting Association World Championship titles and 3 Gold medals in Adelaide.
Competitors came from 6 Nations including Poland, Australia, Japan, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Great Britain. Despite the problems caused by the Japanese earthquake 4 of the 5 Japanese competitors competed.
On day 1 of the 2 day Target World Championships Iris shot on Target 1 as an existing World Champion. Iris had problems on the 65m and changed the string but then had to replace her trigger causing her to lose points before diagnosing the problem. On Day 2 Iris shot on number 1 target having obtained the highest score on Day1. Unfortunately Iris had problems with her 2nd trigger and had to use her 3rd.
After 2 long days of shooting, Iris took the Gold in the Assisted division winning by 100 points. Iris said, “I was delighted to win and to score nearly 68 points more than any other shooter over the 2 days, including the able-bodied competitors. Team mate Graeme Watkins won silver in the Men’s Sporting division.
The following day was the Matchplay Championships where Iris picked up her 2nd Gold. The competition consisted of 9 shots straight in at 55m. In the final in the Ladies (Ladies and Assisted shooters together), after 9 shots, Iris and Sharon Grimston from Oz had 78 points each. In a one shot play off Iris scored 10 putting pressure on Sharon who then returned a nine. Graeme Watkins also won Gold.
In a new fun team matchplay event Iris was drawn with John Turner and Terry Lancaster, both from Oz. The team took the Silver in the final, losing by 1 point.
Iris’s 3rd World Championship title and Gold medal came for the 2 day Forest round. The 48 shots each day were at animal pictures set out in the forest, often shooting between trees and undergrowth. Iris said, “The distances, between 8m and 45m, were unmarked and difficult to judge so I was pleased with a score of 1150 and the Gold medal”.
Before the competitions began Iris, who is also an International Crossbow Judge, helped with equipment inspection.
Iris shoots for the National Crossbow Federation of Great Britain and Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association.
Iris added, “The championships were extremely well organised. It was great to meet up with so many friends again from all over the world and to make new ones too. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and I look forward to the next World Championships. The week finished with a banquet where Iris was presented with a certificate for a World Record, scoring 600/600 at 18m with a 25cm target, at a previous shoot in England.
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posted 11 May 2011 06:30 by Bernard Purdy
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Two members of Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA) returned with Gold medals from the National Crossbow Federation of Great Britain’s 18m shoot held near Gloucester. Robert Ledsham scored 572, an improvement on last year’s result. Iris Bingham achieved a superb score of 598 out of 600 and 46 of her 60 shots were completely inside the 4cm ten ring. Iris said, “Two of my shots were 9s when I missed the ten ring by 1mm. The venue was freezing and, in spite of a heater placed near Robert, the temperature only reached 7C. I wore 5 tops, a coat and 2 pairs of trousers”. RSDA members with scores out of 600 were: Assisted Men
| 1st Session
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| Rob Ledsham
| 285 | 287 | 572 | 23 | Assisted Ladies
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| 299 | 299 | 598 | 46 |
Other Gold medal winners were: | Senior | Graeme Peatfield
| 536 | | Gentlemen | Graham Course
| 584 | Sporting Bow
| Graeme Watkins
| 572 |
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