Dynamic Archery members made their community proud after an impressive performance at the National Championships in Jeffrey’s Bay in Eastern Cape from September 28 to October 4.

Around 1 000 archers from across South Africa accompanied by their families, coaches and supporters attended the prestigious event on the Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) South Africa calendar.

Archers from every province competed across three national championships during the week.

“We are delighted to welcome AGA South Africa and thousands of archers, families and supporters to Kouga. Events such as this provide an excellent opportunity to showcase our beautiful region while contributing directly to the local economy,” said Kouga Municipality mayor, Hattingh Bornman.

On September 29, Wilné Jonker, Schalk Burgers, Samuel van de Griendt and Gabriel Lotter represented Gauteng in the National Inter-Provincial Championships.

All four archers shot impressive scores in their respective divisions.

Wilné, a member of the Senior Adult Archery Group (AAG) Gauteng team, earned a silver medal and also shot her personal best score on Bullseye.

Dynamic Archery coach Grietjie Poolman was selected as the coach for the Gauteng Primary School team this year. and her team earned an impressive bronze medal in this highly competitive category.

The adult AAG archers took to the range to compete in the National Inter-Club Competition. Representing Dynamic Archery were Grietjie Poolman, Wilne Jonker, Martin van Coller, Beverley du Plessis and Nicoleen van Coller.

“The challenging Eastern Cape wind made it a difficult day on the range for our 2D archers, but everyone managed respectable scores,” Belinda van de Griedt said.

“October 1 and 2 were the opportunity for our Junior archers to get on the range, as they participated in the National Inter-schools Championship.

“Schalk Burgers, Samuel van de Griendt, Amorey Davel, Gabriel Lotter, and Zion du Plessis represented the club, and all of our archers impressed,” she said.

At the Prizegiving ceremony, Schalk was awarded the silver medal for second place in Grade 12 boys and Samuel won the gold in the same category.

“This is a phenomenal achievement for the two young men, who also represented South Africa in the African Championship in Botswana earlier this year,” Belinda added.

Poolman said that she was incredibly proud of the achievements of the club’s archers at the National Championships.

“Hard work, dedication, and hours of practice on the range are the keys to our success, ” she added.

Anyone interested in joining the Dynamic Archery family can contact Poolman on 082 401 5665.