2. Korean Archery Today by Chris Shull, US Archery Team (uniquement en anglais)

3. National Coach from BC Gets Shafted (uniquement en anglais)

4. Petro-Canada Olympic Torch Scholarship Program 2002-2003    /    Fonds De Bourses D’études Du Flambeau Olympique De Petro-Canada Programme 2002-2003

5. Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability   /   Alliance de la vie active pour les Canadien(ne)s ayant un handicap

6. 2002 Olympic Academy of Canada   /   Académie olympique du Canada 2002

7. International Tournament Information  /   Informations des tournois internationaux

8. National CarRental Company Offer   /   Une Proposition de National CarRental

9. SIRC

1. Mystery Baby

The case of the Mystery Baby has been solved! We have two winners, Jacquie Saito (ON) and Wayne Fleet (BC). They will receive the new 75^th anniversary pin from the FCA for correctly guessing level 4 coach DOUG SOAR. Congratulations!

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1. Bébé mystérieux

Le cas de " Bébé mystérieux" a été résolu! Nous avons 2 gagnant(e)s, Jacquie Saito (ON) and Wayne Fleet (C-B). Ils recevront l'epinglette nouvelle d'anniversaire 75e de la FCA parce qu'ils ont déviné M. DOUG SOAR, l'entraîneur canadien du niveau 4. Félicitations!

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2. Korean Archery Today by Chris Shull, US Archery Team (uniquement en anglais)

If you have not heard about it already, Guy Krueger and myself have taken a trip to South Korea for some training over our spring break (2002) from Texas A&M University.

uy and I are wrapping up day five in Korea, and I'm not sure how to describe how much we have learned. Mr. Park, Kyung Rae of Win and Win, and everyone else, have bent over backwards to make us welcome.

There are many rumors flying about there being 100 men shooting 1300 or better, how everyone shoots four or five hundred arrows a day etc. etc., In Korea. But I have learned that these rumors are TRUE.

To start, the high school team we have been training with has been shooting 500 arrows a day, and my fingers are quite sore. We shoot blank bale and a FITA in the morning, another FITA and blank bale after lunch, and two more hours after dinner, under lights. When it gets cold we go inside a small building with a heater and shoot out the windows. These kids shoot ALL day. They have been selected to train at the National Phys Ed High school, and archery is their "major". It is hard to imagine the US Juniors being able to keep up with a program like this, as we would wind up in jail if we skipped math class to practice.

Mr. Yim, the coach at the high school, asked us what the average salary of coaches in the USA is. We replied that most coaches are volunteers with other jobs, and even those that are fortunate enough to earn a salary are not making the big bucks. That was a foreign idea to Mr. Yim, as archery coaching in Korea is a true profession. There are 40 or 50 high school teams, another 30 or 40 corporate teams, and a handful of university teams, all with full time coaches.

Today we watched the Seoul elementary school archery championships, where they shoot 30 and 20 meters. The winners shot in the 340's at 30 meters, and they are only 10 or 12 years old!!!!!!!!!!! They all have better form than ME... I'm telling you, these people know how train their shooters, these kids were text book in technique.

The food has been extremely spicy, and we always eat while sitting on the floor. I should have done more stretching before I left, as my legs don't like to cross.

Today we shot with the National Sports University archery team, after a stop at the Win and Win factory with Mr. Park. The university range is built 50 feet up in the air, on the roof of an ice skating rink. I have pictures that you won't believe.

I have not met one shooter yet, over the age of 17, who was not shooting at least at the low 1300 level. When we arrived at the high school their coach asked us what our best scores were. Guy and I replied "1310-1315" He gave us a blank stare and said "That's all?" His best guys shoot in the 1330's, and his best girl shot a 1365 a few days ago. (She tried a different bow and only shot a 1320, so she went back to her old setup and shot a 1340 again.) We have three more days of shooting adventures to come, and I'm sure we will continue to be amazed.

Till later, Anyo (goodbye in Korea)

Christopher Shull
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3. National Coach From BC Gets Shafted (uniquement en anglais)

An account of one boring event on 3rd February, at a 3D shoot, in Penticton.

This is not a political statement as some people might suspect. It's more interesting than that.

Here you will find a sketch, explaining a brief moment in my life. This brief moment, together with the events that followed, explain one of the more interesting moments in my archery life.

In that instant of time after the incident, there was this never-to-be-forgotten moment of excruciating pain. I looked at the situation and thought to myself quite calmly and philosophically, "This is not me!" I then had a nanosecond of thought and said to myself, "Why has Ron Boorman done this to himself?"

Then the blood started to flow freely and I was brought sharply back to reality as I realized that I could not scratch my nose! Once this, and several other thoughts, had percolated through to the sublime levels of relaxation I was automatically focussing on (due to my retired state!), I had another instantaneous thought flashing through my mind. This is where the priorities of life stood out. I did not think about archery at all.

My only concerns were:

i) "Jeez! Jeez! Jeez!", followed by "Damp and plaster a mucky bucket of pitch", together with, "Crickeymoly. My piano playing!!!!!!!!!"

ii) A second rush of thought reminded myself to keep my blood off my clothes. (The natural thought of a well- trained husband). "Wow! Good job I put on my old jeans with the backside nearly worn through!"

Common sense prevailed and I walked to the clubhouse, by this time grunting and muttering under my breath. All I could do was to prop my bow against the Mazda (It is very awkward trying to put one's tackle away with over 22" of arrow protruding from the index finger of the bow-hand.....and I didn't want to scratch the car.)

Heading to the clubhouse I arrived at the bottom of the clubhouse stairs yelling up to my long time friend, Mits Hikichi, (actually I did this quite forcibly, momentarily forgetting my up bringing), saying something like, "Mits.....I need someone to take me to Emergency." Mits appeared and said something I cannot quite remember. Anyway, it was interesting going to the hospital. Mits' car was blocked in.

We had to use the Mazda. I felt rather embarrassed as we tried to get my car keys out of my jeans' pocket. You know how jeans tend to be tight. Well there we were in the middle of the parking lot being watched by archers and shot gun enthusiasts. What a questionable sight we must have presented. Two retired men skirmishing around trying to put their hands into trouser pockets while one of the people in question waved an arm around, out of which, for some peculiarly reason there protruded a black X7 without point. What might people think, especially as they all knew I was one of the outer fringe members of "The Boorman Circus", from Vancouver, which is renowned for its unusual acts? What would Marge Saunders say? Incidentally, how does one get into a car, trying to look quite nonchalant about the situation, when one has a lethal weapon that is trying its utmost to tear open the lining of your car’s roof?

On the way to hospital Mits looked at me anxiously several times. "Are you OK?" Then, "Is your mind still clear?" I responded. Why I said what I said I will never know. It was just my immediate reaction. "Clear? Yes!

There was a young lady of Nod,

Who thought all children came from almighty God.

But it wasn’t the Almighty.

Who lifted her nightie,

‘Twas Roger, the lodger, the sod!"

Needless to say we arrived at emergency and the situation made the surgeon's day. "Wow! Never had one of these before!" "How did it happen? No don't tell me. If I don't know it makes it all the more exciting!" Anyway, an hour latter, after a "Slurp" as the arrow was pushed out, and I realized that I could use the fletch again, and four or five stitches at either end of the three inch tunnel, we were finished. Home for a cup of tea and trying to think up a suitable excuse and explanation for my dear wife.

Such is the day of one archer. As people connected with archery have always said, ''Archery is so boring, it's more exciting to watch paint dry." That's all. Have a nice day.

Doug Soar

P.S. The arrow missed the finger tendons. I played the piano for ten minutes two days later. I played piano for an hour one week later. Shot a 290 and 293 back-to-back three weeks later (big ten scoring! Let's not get too carried away!).

Have designed some armour plating around the bow-grip of my bow so that it looks like I stolen something from an armadillo. Too little, too late, and after approximately 430,000 arrows in 32 years why bother. Still it was an interesting exercise and gave me some finger dexterity manipulative exercise.

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4. Petro-Canada Olympic Torch Scholarship Program 2002-2003

To be eligible athletes and coaches must be recognized by their NSF and active "in the system". Athletes must be participating in any level of their national team program and must not be receiving AAP tuition support. This new criteria should make your job easier when we ask you to rank your athletes. Community, volunteer involvement and academic standing will no longer be considered.

Important Deadlines to note:

1. March 22 - Program Info to sport community via SIRC

2. May 1st - Completed Applications due to COA

3. May 24th - NSF ranking of athlete(s) and endorsement of national team status received by COA

4. June 24th - Selection committee meeting in Calgary

5. June 28th - Letters to successful candidates

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4. Fonds De Bourses D’études Du Flambeau Olympique De Petro-Canada Programme 2002-2003

Pour être admissibles, les athlètes et les entraîneurs doivent être reconnus par leur FNS et actifs « dans le système ». Le programme s’adresse aux athlètes, quel que soit leur niveau, qui participent au programme de leur équipe nationale et qui ne reçoivent pas d’aide financière dans le cadre du PAA. Ce nouveau critère devrait vous faciliter la tâche lorsqu’il s’agira de classer vos athlètes. L’engagement communautaire à titre bénévole et les résultats scolaires ne seront plus désormais des critères d’admissibilité.

Dates limites importantes à retenir :

1. Le 22 mars – Séance d’info du CDS sur le Programme à l’intention de la communauté sportive

2. Le 1er mai – Date limite de réception des candidatures à l’AOC

3. Le 24 mai – Classement de(s) l’athlète(s)par la FNS et recommandation d’une équipe nationale reçus par l’AOC

4. Le 24 juin – Réunion du Comité de sélection à Calgary

5. Le 28 juin – Lettres aux candidats sélectionnés

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5. Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

The Alliance is hosting an Exchange for Youths with disabilities aged 14-17. Interested youths from across Canada are encouraged to apply to take part in this amazing opportunity.

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5. Alliance de la vie active pour les Canadien(ne)s ayant un handicap

L'Alliance tenira un programme d'échange de jeunesse ayant un handicap, âgé 14-17 ans. Les jeunes gens intéressé(e)s à faire partie de l'evenement incroyable peuvent s'inscrire à l'adresse ci-dessous.

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6. 2002 Olympic Academy of Canada

Due to the number of requests that we have received recently, the deadline for submission of 2002 Olympic Academy of Canada applications has been extended for two weeks. The deadline is now Friday April 5, 2002.

If you have any questions you can reach me at: 416 324-4125 or email me at: lmarziali@coa.ca 

Laura Marziali Canadian Olympic Association

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6. Académie olympique du Canada 2002

Attribuable au numéro de demands qu'ils ont reçus recemment, la date limite d'inscription a été prolongée pendant deux semaines. La date limite est maintenant vendredi, le 5 avril, 2002.

Si vous avez des questions contactez directement Laura Marziali, Canadian Olympic Association

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7. International Tournament Information

The FCA office has received information concerning the following tournaments. If you wish to participate, or obtain more information, please contact Kathy Millar at .

FITA World Junior & Senior Field Archery Championships Canberra, AUS, Sept. 09-14, 2002

XVI Mexican Olympic Festival, Mexico City, MEX, May 21-26, 2002

XV Golden Arrow Grand Prix, Antalya, TUR, June 26-30, 2002

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7. Informations des tournois internationaux

Le bureau national de la FCA a reçu les informations conçernant les tournois suivants. Si vous êtes interessé à faire partie de l'evenement, ou pour obtenir plus d'information, contactez Kathy Millar, SVP à

FITA Championnat mondial de tir en campagne Junior & Senior Canberra, AUS, 09-14 sep, 2002

XVI Mexican Olympic Festival, Mexico City, MEX, 21-26 mai, 2002

XV Grand Prix de Golden Arrow, Antalya, TUR, 26-30, juin, 2002

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8. National CarRental Company Offer

To all card-carrying FCA members, National CarRental offers a discount programme of up to 10% published rates in Canada and the USA. To obtain more information, contact their web site office for the Contract identification number.

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8. Une Proposition de National CarRental

Aux tous les membres homologués de la FCA, la compagnie National CarRental offre un programme au rabais du 10% des frais enregistrés au Canada et aux Etats-Unis. Pour obtenir plus d'information, contactez leur site web. Si vous voulez utiliser ce programme, contactez le bureau national de la FCA pour obtenir le numéro d'identification du contrat.

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9. SIRC

Title: What to do in an avalanche.

Source: SportEx, (Wimbledon, England) Jan 2002

SIRCExpress Article No: S-803385 (PDF format)

Title: Yes you can! The importance of 'self confidence' in achieving your swimming goals

Author: Goldsmith, W.,Source: Swimnews, (Toronto, Canada) Feb 2000

SIRCExpress Article No.: S-503544 (PDF format)

Title: Death from steroid abuse: Dr.Koehler, responsible for high performance sport in Magdeburg, denies everything.

Source: Swimnews (Toronto, Canada) Feb 2002

SIRCExpress Article No.S-165871(PDF format)

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Training schedules should be customized to reflect:

- the age of the athlete and

- the conditioning and competitive seasons.

The following outlines strength and conditioning advice in athletics through detailed training sessions. Extracted from 'The Coach' - see below

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Les programmes d'entraînement devraient être personnalisés pour refléter:

- l'âge de l'athlète et

- les périodes de conditionnement physique et les périodes de compétition.

L'article suivant offre du conseil pour l'entraînement de force et le

conditionnement physique en détaillant les sessions d'entraînement. Extrait et traduit de 'The Coach' - voir ci-dessous

Title: Strength training and conditioning young athletes

Author: Morley, M., Source: The Coach

(Peterborough, England) Jan/Feb 2002

SIRCExpress Article No.: S-804642 (PDF format)

CONFERENCE - April 9-11, 2002

Spring Symposium 2002, Nova Scotia, CFB Greenwood

Theme: Reconnecting Recreation and Youth

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Enfin / In Closing

The FCA national office will be open March 25-28 daily from 07:30 to 15:30 EST. Then I'm off to Nova Scotia to lead a level-3 coach course. See you next THURSDAY!

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