14th Firbeck Crecy Shoot

Chantry Bowmen’s Firbeck Crecy shoot. A highly unusual round themed in the flavour of the first major English land victory of the Hundred Years War. When Edward III and his son, Edward the Black Prince, with an army of only 16,000 men, including 7,000 Welsh and English archers, defeated a much larger French force of perhaps 60,000 strong. 

Just like the original battle in 1346, you will shoot at a life-size French army, including Men at Arms, Genoese Crossbowmen and eight-foot-tall Knights on horseback. If you're thinking at that size, they'll be easy to hit, think again, they're 160 yards away, and there are no scopes or sighters allowed!

You will start the day by shooting 3 dozen arrows at Mounted Knights from you're chosen spot on the shooting line (there are no designated shooting positions or details) after which we will retire for lunch. Please note that, unlike in previous years, a fish and chip lunch will not be provided, and is not included in your entry fee. Food and drinks are available from the Phoenix Pavilion, or bring a packed lunch. The afternoon Battle will continue with 3 dozen Arrows shot at Men at Arms at 145 yards, followed by 3 dozen arrows at Genoese Crossbowmen at 120 yards.

Senior Round
3 dozen arrows to be shot at Mounted Knights at 160 yards
3 dozen Arrows shot at Men at Arms at 145 yards
3 dozen arrows at Genoese Crossbowmen at 120 yards

Junior Round
4 ½ dozen arrows at Men at Arms at 100 yards
4 ½ dozen at Crossbowmen at 80 yards

Bosses: Life-size custom-made targets comprising of foam, cardboard and straw.

Venue: Phoenix Sports & Social Club, Pavilion Ln, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5PA
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Assembly: 10:30 am

Entry Fees: Seniors - £15.00, Juniors (16 yrs or under) - £10.00

Registration: From 9:30 am

Awards
Trophies and medals will be awarded in relation to the number of entries..

• Recurve (separate senior Lady & Gent awards), 1^st Trophy & medal, 2^nd & 3^rd medals.
• Longbow (separate senior Lady & Gent awards), 1st Trophy & medal, 2nd & 3rd medals
• Traditional/Barebow (separate senior Lady & Gent awards), 1st Trophy & medal, 2nd & 3rd medals.
• Recurve (Junior awards), 1st, 2nd & 3rd medals.
• Longbow (Junior awards), 1st, 2nd & 3rd medals.
• Traditional/Barebow (Junior awards), 1st, 2nd & 3rd medals.

• Jack & Jill Trophy & Medals
• Highest score at longest distance Trophy & Medal
• Worst Shield hit at nominated end Trophy & Medal
• Longest Green at nominated end Trophy & Medal
• Agincourt Volley Trophy & Medal
• Recurve team (4 archers) Trophy & Medals
• Longbow team (3 archers) Trophy & Medals
• Traditional/Barebow team (3 archers) Medals

Dress Code: Medieval costume or Club colours

Tournament Notes:

• Proof of AGB membership may be requested at registration.
• There are no sighters, scopes, binoculars or other magnifying sighting aids, whether tripod-mounted or handheld are not permitted.
• Due to the construction of the targets, compound bows are unfortunately unable to shoot at this tournament.
• There will be no claims for ‘bouncers’ or arrow pass-throughs.
• Anyone wishing to take photographs or use a camcorder MUST report to the tournament organiser before the start of the tournament.
• Chantry Bowmen cannot be held responsible for arrows passing through the targets or any loss/damage to equipment whilst at the tournament.
• Refreshments are available from the Phoenix pavilion from 11:00 am (200M flat walk from the field).
• You may be asked to collect and score arrows for disabled archers, please contact the tournament organiser if you are unwilling to do so.
• The shooting range is shared usage; therefore, full carbon arrows are not permitted. Any lost arrows must be reported to the tournament organiser; it is the responsibility of the archer who shot the arrow to find it before leaving the field.
• The nearest toilets are in the Phoenix pavilion (open from 11:00 am, 200M flat walk from the field).
• There is ample parking at the Phoenix Pavilion and alongside the shooting field. Vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk; Chantry Bowmen cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
• The following information may be collected and shared with tournament organisers, scoring systems and other competitors for example target lists and results may be published: First Name, Surname, Gender, Bow style, Date of Birth / Age category, Email, Address, Phone number, Club (and ID), County (and ID), Region (and ID), Round (unless defined by age), Disabled (Y/N), Disability info.
• Photographs will be taken at the event for publicity and promotional purposes. Anyone NOT wishing to be photographed during the event should not enter.
• Archers with disabilities or special needs should contact the tournament organiser to discuss their requirements at the time of entry, every effort will be made to satisfy their requirements wherever possible.
• All entrants agree to abide by the AGB Rules of shooting and the event notes detailed here. A Junior's parent/guardian must provide their details in addition to those of the Junior and, in the case of Juniors 16 yrs and under, must also notify the event organiser of the senior person who will be taking due care and responsibility for that Junior whilst at the event.
• No refunds will be given to archers who withdraw from the event.
• Award categories may be amended according to entries on the day; archers over 16 years of age on the day of the shoot will be classed as seniors. There is no 50+ award category.