Welcome to the South African National Archery Association Website
The South African National Archery Association (SANAA) is the national sports federation for target archery in South Africa. It is affiliated to a number of sporting bodies, including the international governing body World Archery, The Continental Archery Association and Archery South Africa. Welcome to our interactive website, inviting you to contribute to the growth of the sport. Once you have signed up, you will be allowed to post comments, view league scores, post photographs to the gallery and have access to the national ranking and a host of archery information.
Revamped SANAA Logo
After some 60 years, the SANAA Logo and emblem has has a facelift. Members are encouraged to use the new logo with it's vibrant colours which is available for download on this link.
Alfredo Lobo Das Neves awarded his Wings at the WP Target Championships
Judge Alfredo Lobo Das Neves was acknowledged today by the Western Province Archery Association for his contribution to the sport by being awarded his wings by Craig Hurn. In making the announcement at the WP Target Championships, currently on the go at the Protea Sports Club, Craig thanked the well known Judge for being part of the sport and for his spirit of volunteerism. Making mention of the fact that Alfredo has either officiated or assisted at every tournament that the province has held over the past few years, the competitors broke into applause echoing Craig's sentiments. Alfredo is a member of the provincial executive and holds the position of a National Judge.
Minister of Sport and Recreation Congratulates all Sportsmen and women in his Budget Vote
It was an interesting day in Parliament today, when the Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, presented his 2013/2014 budget vote. In his speech, where he announced that R850m would be distributed to Provinces, National Federations and municipalities for the development of sport, he congratulated all sportsmen and women who competed and earned medals in the last year. The Minister announced that his Ministry was on track with the National Sports Plan which rests on the countries National Development Plan and that National Federations, as custodians of sport, have a vital role to play. This was further emphasised by Prof Paul Singh, the Chief Director, who confirmed that SANAA was the National Federation recognised and supported by the Ministry.
Commemorative day is held in honour of the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire
Every year in May, a commemorative day is held in honour of the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire (132 – 136CE). This is celebrated by singing and dancing around bonfires, and shooting bows and arrows to remember the action of the rebel forces. Executive member, Aurelle Medalie was invited to the Minnie Bersohn and King David Linksfield Nursery schools to give an archery demonstration for the children.
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Posted by webmaster on Monday 20 May 2013 - 22:20:36
The compound archery team for 2013 announced after selection trials
The team selection trials were held this weekend in Johannesburg, where 9 men and 6 women were eligible for selection. After shooting it out, the team that would be representing South Africa at the 4th leg of the Archery World Cup in Poland, and the Archery World Championships in Turkey are : (CM) DP Bierman, Patrick Roux and Gabriel Badenhorst. (CW) Jeanine van Kradenburg, Danelle Wentzel and Gerda Roux. SANAA congratulates our members on their achievements.
An Invitation to the National Archery Indaba (1 June 2013)
With the introduction of the Provincial Sports Confederations (PSC), the requirements of the demarcation board and the SA National Archery Association taking up the role of the National Federation, a number of questions need to be addressed and answered. Some of them affect the sport directly. For example, if there are two provincial archery associations in one geographical province, how does the PSC get to have one representative that speaks for all? Some affect individuals. For example how and who can earn provincial, national and Protea Colours. On a macro scale, we have to consider how our sport can grow within the framework of our sports authorities. Does this mean that we will have to create new provincial archery associations, where representatives of all archery associations have a say?
Our top archers will shoot it out this weekend for a place in the team to represent South Africa
The best of luck to all our members who will be competing in trials this weekend at the Konrad van Warmelo tournament in Johannesburg for a place to represent South Africa. The trials, which will be held on Sunday the 19th of May will take the form of a 720 round followed by head to head round robin matches consisting of 12 arrows per match, will see the top three archers in each category compete in Poland in the 4th stage of the World Cup, and then in the World Championships in Turkey. The Compound Men invited to compete in the trials are: Patrick Roux, Koos de Wet, Albert Corneluis, Seppie Cilliers, Craig Hurn, Gabriel Badenhorst, Freddy Rupping, Jakkie Flemming and DP Bierman. CW: Sera Cornelius, Jane Dohloff, Gerda Roux, Jeanine van Kredenburg, Lizeth de Wet, and Danelle Wentzel.
Posted by webmaster on Thursday 16 May 2013 - 11:25:48
Alex Folscher and Klaus Schnack from Western Province and Herman Roux from North Gauteng each spent a tense twenty minutes demonstrating not only their coaching skills but also some of the new teaching techniques they had learned during the week long training course, to two adjudicators. The course, presented by the NCC's Grant Gammon and Alan Weyers, started last week on Monday morning and each day was spent in the classroom and on the range at Marks Park. The course is presented on the World Archery curriculum for Level 1 coaching and fully covers the skills techniques and know-how for successfully coaching new archers and helping them develop their abilities on a sound and proven foundation. All three Level 1 Coach candidates passed the evaluation with flying colours and with the recommendations of the NCC's, their appointment was confirmed by the SANAA executive. SANAA congratulates the new coaches on their achievement and their commitment to help build the archery coaching capability in South Africa.
May edition of the SA Archer available to all members.
If you thought the April Bumper Edition was an interesting read, you should get your hands on the May edition of the SA Archer! Read what is happening with development in the Eastern Cape, the new Tuks archery range, how Gauteng North is aiming for Olympic Gold, the growth in para-archery and the field archery championships. Of course, all the results of the 2013 SA National Championships are published. You can even read the inside story on how SANAA became recognised as the National Federation. Log into the Members Only area to pick up your copy.
Posted by webmaster on Wednesday 08 May 2013 - 08:31:45
A promising day for candidate coaches at the World Archery level 1 Course in Johannesburg
After a long day in the classroom spending time on the theory of coaching and then on the field demonstrating and practicing simulations. Day 1 of the World Archery level 1 Course given under the guidance of the SANAA National coaches chairs was over with all participants excited with the new techniques they had been taught and eager to go test their new tools and techniques. The course consists of 5 days coaching coaches from North Gauteng and Western province. It is exciting to see the candidates being excited about new teaching techniques using different types of simulations to demonstrate aspects of archery.
Posted by webmaster on Tuesday 07 May 2013 - 16:33:05
KZN Repeats its successes with a 2nd 2013 Beginners Course
The second beginners course of 2013 presented by Kings Park Archery Club ended last week with all 23 participants smiling broadly. From the oldest to the youngest (who was really rather tiny but with enormous heart) the comments were the same; “so enjoyable”, “greatest fun”, “where do I sign up”. In short; a very good time was had by all. The KPAC Beginners Course has remained a very popular event over the years and has in fact grown in the past three years. Up to 23 participants can be accommodated per session and two session can be scheduled for a Saturday. The course is run over three Saturdays, a session lasts around two hours, and there is a mini competition, ranking round and eliminations, in the last session. The result is a great deal of excitement and competing for the “medals” which in this case is a large chocolate, a medium chocolate and a small chocolate and for competitors who do not eat chocolate they may donate their winnings to the coaches.
Under 15 Archers Reach New Levels, now new targets
At the recent National Championships, our under 15 development archers showed us how good they could be, by shooting excellent scores. So, at the annual congress, the Council decided to make tournaments just that little bit more challenging by changing the U15 Compound archers targets to a 6-ring at 40m and the U15 Recurve Archers to a 80cm target face at 40m. The changes come into immediate effect for the 720 round.
Diarise 25 May for St Dominics Priory Fair and support Eastern Cape Archery Development
The St Dominics annual fair will have an archery twist with an open range offering archery displays and demonstrations. The demonstration will show all the different bows, recurve, compound and traditional. We also need young and old, able and para-archers archers to demonstrate their skills. If you are able to help and join the fun, contact Joey.
National Archery Coaches Accreditation Course starts off in Johannesburg today
Today sees the start of the Coaches Accreditation Course which takes place at the Marks Park Archery Club under the auspices of the well know Level III coaches Grant Gammon and Alan Weyers. Prospective coaches will run through the five day course and evaluation which will result in an increase in the national coaches capacity. The course, which takes into consideration recognition for prior learning and experience, follows the guidelines of the World Archery Federation.
The Archery World Converges On Yankton World’s Top Archers Set To Compete
JEREMY HOECK of the Yankton Daily reports: Loet Smit is a newcomer to the Yankton archery scene, but the native South African has seen plenty of other such facilities around the world. So when he piles on the compliments for the Easton Yankton Archery Complex during his second-ever visit to the United States, the International Field Archery Association (IFAA) president speaks with some authority. “The complex here is fantastic; one of the best you’ll find,” Smit, of Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, said this week, between preparations for the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championship this weekend in Yankton. The first round begins Friday morning at 10 a.m. “I’ve never seen one like this where you can shoot this far inside.” In all, the tournament will feature between 150-200 archers from nearly 10 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the United States.