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TOURNAMENT RESULTS 2000

TOURNAMENT RESULTS 2000

The 292nd Recorded Meeting in the 328th year of The Society of Archers held at Melton, Yorkshire on Saturday 20th May 2000 — • —


The Clerks Report
On the day of the 292nd Antient Scorton Arrow Shoot, the 20th May, the sun was promising a perfect day, warm; dry with a gentle breeze. Time for assembly, The Captain, The Judges, Denis Heritage and Paul Senior, and the Clerk give their usual talk to the assembled hopefuls. The Captain and Lieutenant, George Brown and Derek Wilcock, shoot first. There is a hush over the field, some of the Gentlemen heave a sigh of relief, neither Gold nor Red has been hit. This however is soon to be rectified; both are taken in the first few ends, The Captain's Arrow by Andrew Neal of Selby Archers, The Lieutenant's Bugle by Brian Hill of Harvester Archers. The rest of the field can breath again. After two hours a generous Buffet was consumed, washed down with an ample supply of liquid. Shooting resumed at 3.30pm ('twas a long meeting). The lady scorers, resplendent in their Gazebos were quite happy not to be holding down the tents, after last years howling gales. 63 Archers out of 72 entrants took to the field, 35 of whom were Longbowmen. The Captain made known his intention of presenting the contents of the swear to his local Salvation Army at Mansfield, £36.36 being the amount collected. After the usual thanks and appreciation for the Buffet and all the help received from Chantry B/III, Dearne Valley A/C and John Seddon. The Captain's Lady Mrs Eileen Brown presented the Trophies and Sweepstakes. Mr Stanley Snow., Clerk to the Society.

TROPHY WINNERS 2000


The Scorton Trophies
Captain of the Arrow	...	Andrew Neal
Lieutenant of the Arrow	...	Brian Hill
The Horn Spoon for Worst White	...	Adrian Hayes
The Ben Hird Sword for most Hits, Longbow	...	Colin Hope
The Alain Holt Ladle for Highest Score, Longbow	...	Adrian Hayes

The Thirsk Insignia for Yorkshiremen
The Silver Arrow & Gold Quiver, for Highest Score	...	Bob Ripley
The Thirsk Bugle for most Hits	...	Steve Sharman
The Thirsk Silver Medal for Best Gold	...	Bob Ripley

The Subscription Trophies
The Gold Medal for the Captain of Numbers	...	Bob Ripley
The Gold Medal for the Highest Score	...	Derek Wilcock
The Phillips Cup for the Best Gold of the Meeting	...	Bob Ripley

The Sweepstakes
Best Gold	...	Bob Ripley
Second Best	...	John Pease
Third Best	...	Chris Battersby
Most Golds	...	Chris Battersby
Second Most	...	Bob Ripley
Third Most	...	Derek Wilcock

The Judges	...	Mr Paul Senior & Mr Denis Heritage

The Clerks Report

On the day of the 292nd Antient Scorton Arrow Shoot, the 20th May, the sun was promising a perfect day, warm; dry with a gentle breeze. Time for assembly, The Captain, The Judges, Denis Heritage and Paul Senior, and the Clerk give their usual talk to the assembled hopefuls. The Captain and Lieutenant, George Brown and Derek Wilcock, shoot first. There is a hush over the field, some of the Gentlemen heave a sigh of relief, neither Gold nor Red has been hit. This however is soon to be rectified; both are taken in the first few ends, The Captain's Arrow by Andrew Neal of Selby Archers, The Lieutenant's Bugle by Brian Hill of Harvester Archers. The rest of the field can breath again.

After two hours a generous Buffet was consumed, washed down with an ample supply of liquid.

Shooting resumed at 3.30pm ('twas a long meeting). The lady scorers, resplendent in their Gazebos were quite happy not to be holding down the tents, after last years howling gales.

63 Archers out of 72 entrants took to the field, 35 of whom were Longbowmen. The Captain made known his intention of presenting the contents of the swear to his local Salvation Army at Mansfield, £36.36 being the amount collected. After the usual thanks and appreciation for the Buffet and all the help received from Chantry B/III, Dearne Valley A/C and John Seddon. The Captain's Lady Mrs Eileen Brown presented the Trophies and Sweepstakes.

Mr Stanley Snow., Clerk to the Society.

TROPHY WINNERS 2000

The Scorton Trophies

Captain of the Arrow

...

Andrew Neal

Lieutenant of the Arrow

...

Brian Hill

The Horn Spoon for Worst White

...

Adrian Hayes

The Ben Hird Sword for most Hits, Longbow

...

Colin Hope

The Alain Holt Ladle for Highest Score, Longbow

...

Adrian Hayes

The Thirsk Insignia for Yorkshiremen

The Silver Arrow & Gold Quiver, for Highest Score

...

Bob Ripley

The Thirsk Bugle for most Hits

...

Steve Sharman

The Thirsk Silver Medal for Best Gold

...

Bob Ripley

The Subscription Trophies

The Gold Medal for the Captain of Numbers

...

Bob Ripley

The Gold Medal for the Highest Score

...

Derek Wilcock

The Phillips Cup for the Best Gold of the Meeting

...

Bob Ripley

The Sweepstakes

Best Gold

...

Bob Ripley

Second Best

...

John Pease

Third Best

...

Chris Battersby

Most Golds

...

Chris Battersby

Second Most

...

Bob Ripley

Third Most

...

Derek Wilcock

The Judges

...

Mr Paul Senior & Mr Denis Heritage

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Minutes of the 292nd Meeting on 20th May 2000

After the Loyal Toast the Ladies and those who did not draw the Bow with the Captain were asked by the clerk to withdraw. The meeting started with the Captain proposing the toast to the Society, the Arrow, the Captain and Lieutenant elect. The minutes of the 291st meeting were read by the Lieutenant and duly signed by the Captain. The Captain asked for matters arising to be defferred until later. The Clerk then rose to give his report, The Queen's reply to the White Rose and the Loyal Message was read out to the assembled Archers. He reported that the balance of the reserve fund now stood at £3007.63. Apologies from those who had taken the trouble to send them to the Captain, were then read or announced, being - R Grees, G Foster, C Line, G Thorley, G Aldred, P Garner, A Flanigan, S Daniels, D Pattinson, J Owens. The Captain sent cards, signed by most of the members present, to George Thorley (the first time he has missed the Scorton since 1968) and to Gordon Aldred wishing him a speedy recovery. Matters arising - The Clerk reported on his meeting with the Master of the Armouries, Mr Guy Wilson, regarding the Arrow being lodged at the Royal Armouries for safe keeping and placing it on display. Mr Wilson said he would be glad to do this for the Society. The meeting then decided that the Clerk be requested to make arrangements and an agreement that the Arrow with a written history, be placed on display for 355 days of the year, and that the Society take possession of it, after giving one months notice of intent to the Master of the Armouries, for 10-11 days to enable it to be presented to, and shown off by, the Captain elect for that year. Matters for discussion - A Gentleman complained bitterly that the Society did not buy back the Arrow from the Captain; the Captain referred him to Rule 16 in the Notes for Guidance of Competitors and stated that he had no wish to take the 10/-. The non attendance of Archers who could have contacted the Captain before the closing date was discussed at length. The Captain reported that because of this he was well over £100 out of pocket and he welcomed a suggestion that all present be asked to contribute £2 each to cover the loss. It was proposed, seconded and carried that the deposit be increased to £20, the Captain elect stated that he will be asking for that sum next year. The Clerk brought up the subject of another Deputy. Because of Roger Crees being so incapacitated at the present time, he thinks it best if the Society is covered, he proposed Gordon Foster who had kindly volunteered previously. The appointment was approved. The Gentleman who won the Trophy for Worst White donated the balance of the pool monies to the Reserve Fund - £11. Two other Gentlemen donated the proceeds of their day - £2.55 & £1.90. Shooting recommenced at 3.30pm. The Captain thanked Dearne Valley Archers, Chantry Bowmen of Rotherham and John Seddon for their valuable assistance.

After the Loyal Toast the Ladies and those who did not draw the Bow with the Captain were asked by the clerk to withdraw. The meeting started with the Captain proposing the toast to the Society, the Arrow, the Captain and Lieutenant elect. The minutes of the 291st meeting were read by the Lieutenant and duly signed by the Captain. The Captain asked for matters arising to be defferred until later.

The Clerk then rose to give his report, The Queen's reply to the White Rose and the Loyal Message was read out to the assembled Archers. He reported that the balance of the reserve fund now stood at £3007.63.

Apologies from those who had taken the trouble to send them to the Captain, were then read or announced, being - R Grees, G Foster, C Line, G Thorley, G Aldred, P Garner, A Flanigan, S Daniels, D Pattinson, J Owens. The Captain sent cards, signed by most of the members present, to George Thorley (the first time he has missed the Scorton since 1968) and to Gordon Aldred wishing him a speedy recovery.

Matters arising - The Clerk reported on his meeting with the Master of the Armouries, Mr Guy Wilson, regarding the Arrow being lodged at the Royal Armouries for safe keeping and placing it on display. Mr Wilson said he would be glad to do this for the Society. The meeting then decided that the Clerk be requested to make arrangements and an agreement that the Arrow with a written history, be placed on display for 355 days of the year, and that the Society take possession of it, after giving one months notice of intent to the Master of the Armouries, for 10-11 days to enable it to be presented to, and shown off by, the Captain elect for that year.

Matters for discussion - A Gentleman complained bitterly that the Society did not buy back the Arrow from the Captain; the Captain referred him to Rule 16 in the Notes for Guidance of Competitors and stated that he had no wish to take the 10/-.

The non attendance of Archers who could have contacted the Captain before the closing date was discussed at length. The Captain reported that because of this he was well over £100 out of pocket and he welcomed a suggestion that all present be asked to contribute £2 each to cover the loss. It was proposed, seconded and carried that the deposit be increased to £20, the Captain elect stated that he will be asking for that sum next year.

The Clerk brought up the subject of another Deputy. Because of Roger Crees being so incapacitated at the present time, he thinks it best if the Society is covered, he proposed Gordon Foster who had kindly volunteered previously. The appointment was approved.

The Gentleman who won the Trophy for Worst White donated the balance of the pool monies to the Reserve Fund - £11. Two other Gentlemen donated the proceeds of their day - £2.55 & £1.90.

Shooting recommenced at 3.30pm.

The Captain thanked Dearne Valley Archers, Chantry Bowmen of Rotherham and John Seddon for their valuable assistance.

	Name	Notes	Bow	Hits	Score	Golds
1	Robert Ripley	-	Recurve	67	431	14
2	Derek Wilcock	-	Recurve	53	381	12
3	Chris Battersby	-	Recurve	64	372	15
4	Steve Sharman	-	Recurve	66	362	11
5	Gary Aldred	-	Recurve	65	335	8
6	G Stevens	-	Recurve	65	323	4
7	M Yaxley	-	Recurve	58	310	10
8	Brian Hill	Lieutenant of the Arrow	Recurve	61	289	8
9	Andrew Neal	Captain of the Arrow	Recurve	61	289	7
10	J Seddon	-	Recurve	57	277	5
11	J Yates	-	Recurve	52	274	6
12	Noel Lawrence	-	Recurve	57	263	3
13	John Pease	-	Recurve	50	236	5
14	A Sutton	-	Recurve	58	222	4
15	Adrian Hayes	-	Longbow	37	159	4

16	Colin Hope	-	Longbow	39	147	0
17	John Geldard	-	Longbow	33	147	2
18	D Morris	-	Recurve	38	146	1
19	L Hirst	-	Recurve	35	143	2
20	Lewis Mitchell	-	Longbow	36	138	2
21	Dave Phillips	-	Longbow	30	120	0
22	Geoff Ingleby	-	Recurve	28	114	2
23	A Kendal	-	Longbow	26	110	1
24	F Lister	-	Longbow	23	97	4
25	B Trotter	-	Longbow	24	86	1
26	T M Murphy	-	Recurve	20	78	1
27	D Gregson	-	Longbow	20	78	0
28	B Lydon	-	Longbow	13	73	1
29	E H Green	-	Longbow	15	67	2
30	J W Wylie	-	Longbow	18	62	0

31	C Billenness	-	Recurve	17	59	0
32	D Aitkin	-	Longbow	12	54	0
33	M Grady	-	Longbow	10	50	2
34	P Titterton	-	Recurve	13	49	0
35	G Brown	-	Longbow	14	38	0
36	J Raby	-	Recurve	14	38	0
37	B Cox	-	Longbow	12	38	0
38	D Stephenson	-	Recurve	10	34	0
39	J Bugden	-	Longbow	9	27	1
40	Clive Roebuck	-	Longbow	7	25	0
41	P Hepworth	-	Longbow	5	23	1
42	Geoff Oliver	-	Recurve	5	23	1
43	Philip Rolls	-	Longbow	6	22	0
44	G Rhodes	-	Longbow	6	22	0
45	P Croft	-	Recurve	4	20	1

46	K Morrison	-	Longbow	8	18	0
47	C Abbott	-	Longbow	3	17	1
48	S Whetstone	-	Longbow	8	14	0
49	F Roberts	-	Longbow	2	14	1
50	M Young	-	Longbow	5	13	0
51	R Todd	-	Longbow	4	12	0
52	P Beck	-	Longbow	4	10	0
53	C Dyal	-	Longbow	4	10	0
54	M Stankovic	-	Longbow	2	10	0
55	Bill Spencer	-	Longbow	3	9	0
56	G Gaunt	-	Longbow	3	7	0
57	C Hepworth	-	Recurve	3	7	0
58	C Broad	-	Longbow	2	6	0
59	H Feakins	-	Longbow	2	6	0
60	R Brown	-	Longbow	3	5	0

61	R Stevenson	-	Longbow	2	4	0

We also had the pleasure of the company of: R. Pointing, J. Knott and G. Baxter who also shot. 72 Gentlemen entered, 3 had medical grounds for not attending.