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Subject: Introducing the New Para Archery Committee | Archery New Zealand![]()
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My name is Carl Booty, and I am writing to introduce myself as a member of the newly formed Para Archery Committee within Archery New Zealand.![]()
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Archery New Zealand recognises that there has been a gap in dedicated support for disabled archery over the last 20 years. Our committee has been established to change that. Our mission is to ensure that archery is a sport with no boundaries—one where every club in the country is equipped to welcome disabled and vision-impaired (VI) archers.![]()
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Our Vision for the Future![]()
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We are committed to revitalising this pathway by focusing on:![]()
** Removing Barriers: Challenging the physical and social hurdles that prevent people taking up archery.![]()
** Specialised Coaching: Developing resources to train coaches in the specific needs of Para and VI athletes.![]()
** Strategic Partnerships: Working closely with organisations like the Halberg Foundation to increase the number of disabled and VI archers and to identify and support new talent.![]()
** The Elite Pathway: Building a sustainable pipeline to the Paralympics and Para World Championships.![]()
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Why This Matters![]()
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Archery is more than just a sport; it is an exceptional tool for upper-body exercise and rehabilitation. My commitment to this cause is personal. As a member of the New Zealand Defence Force Invictus Team, I have seen first-hand the power of adaptive sport.![]()
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Recently, while assisting at the Halberg Games "Have a Go" day, I witnessed the incredible impact of a child hitting the target for the first time. The excitement from the athletes—and the pride from their parents—is exactly what we want to cultivate across all New Zealand clubs.![]()
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Next Steps![]()
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Members of the Para Committee would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support each other in becoming more inclusive and/or to answer any questions you have about our upcoming initiative.![]()
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Thank you for your support in making archery a sport for everyone.![]()
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Best regards,![]()
Para Archery Committee, ![]()
Archery New Zealand ![]()
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para@archery.org.nz
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Hi, I’m Julia Harrison, I’ve been in the sport of archery for the past 10 years, and from a young age I've dreamed of representing New Zealand at the Olympics. To earn selection, I must demonstrate to the New Zealand Olympic Committee that I can consistently perform at an international level; that means competing and placing highly at major overseas events. I've had a golden 2025 in the Oceania region, and the Shanghai World Cup this May is the next crucial step as it will give me the opportunity to compete against the world’s top archers and gain invaluable experience at this level.![]()
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