Gold medal for Kimberley archer
Doug Terpsma stood on the gold medal podium Saturday in the cumulative compound bow category. Shooting 120 arrows over two days, this 15-year-old archer earned the high score of 1107.
The key to his victory was consistency, said his dad, George Terpsma, who mentioned that Doug had only been in competition since September 2007 but had years of outdoor activity with bows.
One of the activities Doug and his dad enjoy is 3D shooting, in which full sized models of game animals are set up on a course, with various obstacles to simulate actual bow hunting conditions. Doug had a "stick" bow when he was very young, and had plenty of room to practice on their Wycliffe acreage. His dad emphasized that good form is very important and Doug learned good form early.
While most archers including Doug, use a triggering mechanism on a compound bow, Doug learned to use his fingers to draw the string, requiring perfect form in posture and release to achieve accuracy. That form, said his dad, has been integral to Doug's success. Doug said that he likes to compete under pressure, and he enjoys doing well. When asked how long he sees himself competing in organized events, he said, "For awhile."
He added that he looks forward to further provincial level competitions, and why not: Vladimir Kopecky, a Kimberley archery coach, told Doug that his gold medal at these winter games is "a serious accomplishment at a provincial level" Doug also credits coach Elaine Johnson with much of his success.
Don Rivers: BC Winter Games News Service
The key to his victory was consistency, said his dad, George Terpsma, who mentioned that Doug had only been in competition since September 2007 but had years of outdoor activity with bows.
One of the activities Doug and his dad enjoy is 3D shooting, in which full sized models of game animals are set up on a course, with various obstacles to simulate actual bow hunting conditions. Doug had a "stick" bow when he was very young, and had plenty of room to practice on their Wycliffe acreage. His dad emphasized that good form is very important and Doug learned good form early.
While most archers including Doug, use a triggering mechanism on a compound bow, Doug learned to use his fingers to draw the string, requiring perfect form in posture and release to achieve accuracy. That form, said his dad, has been integral to Doug's success. Doug said that he likes to compete under pressure, and he enjoys doing well. When asked how long he sees himself competing in organized events, he said, "For awhile."
He added that he looks forward to further provincial level competitions, and why not: Vladimir Kopecky, a Kimberley archery coach, told Doug that his gold medal at these winter games is "a serious accomplishment at a provincial level" Doug also credits coach Elaine Johnson with much of his success.
Don Rivers: BC Winter Games News Service
posted by Kootenay Business @ 12:06 PM
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1 Comments:
Accurate article, other than Doug would consider himself a Cranbrook resident, that is where he goes to school. Also, the photo is from a different category. Look for a photo with the yellow t-shirt in the gold medal (middle) position. He actually won two golds at these games.
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