[Archers] Pennsic and Atlantian Archery

[Groff, Garth (ggg9y)]

Cog and Friends,

I think you have put your finger on a very important point for the Archery Guild to consider. We are all friends here, hopefully having fun no matter who wins. This is an attitude the Guild should encourage among all our kingdoms.

Yours Aye,


Mungo

From: archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org [mailto:archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of John Atkins
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 10:31 AM
To: archers at atlantia.sca.org
Subject: Re: [Archers] Pennsic and Atlantian Archery

I will share a brief discussion I had with one of the prime range marshals at Pennsic this year.  Those who have been to the archery range at Pennsic in past years and particularly been part of the Champion’s Shoot know of the intense competition between the East and Mid.  For many of us, this has been a major downer to archery at Pennsic.  My personal feeling is if you win by one point you won and neither side feels bad.  I see no reason to totally stomp the competition, the perspective in past years.  As a friend from Trimaris who was frustrated with the rapier community there once said to me “This is a hobby.  When it is no longer fun I will take myself and my money and go elsewhere.”  Those who kept this intense competition between the Mid and East have moved on and been replaced by others who see no need to continue that feeling.  There will always be frustrations setting and running a range at Pennsic due to size and multiple kingdoms, but Godric, East, left me with the impression that he feels the thought process of old is out and a process of getting along in a friendly competitive environment is the new norm.

I personally welcome it!  It’s a better fit for the archery community.

cog


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