Black Griffins Traditional Archers

Geelong Company

Black Griffins Medieval Display Company Membership Details

Calendar of events

Introduction

The Black Griffins are devoted to the perpetuation of traditional archery in all its forms, the fostering of good shooting technique, traditional competitions and the appreciation of the historical and aesthetic aspects of traditional archery.

All archers in the Black Griffins are members of the Leongatha Medieval Society. A group based in Leongatha,

During the 100 year war against the French there was a contingent of Elite Welsh archers, the Black Archers of Llanstriant which fought alongside the famous Cheshire Archers, the body guard of the Prince of Wales (The Black Prince) . The Black Griffins are modeled after these archers.

The emphasis of the Black Griffins is on the long bow and the ultimate, the great English war bow, but any traditional bow is welcome including Asiatic horse bows, modern laminated unaided recurves and longbows, hunting bows and self flat bows.

Venue and Club Times

See attached yearly calendar

Club Activities

Medieval displays around Victoria

Re-enactment displays as part of Leongatha Medieval Society

Coaching and training

Arrow, bow and quiver making workshops

The Southern Series of Traditonal Archery Tournaments in Victoria

Interclub competitions

Intraclub championships

Wildwood Shield Teams competition

Clout (distance target shooting)

Flight (distance shooting)

3D. (3 dimensional life size dense foam animal shoots)

Ariel target shooting

Moving target shooting

Standing target shooting

Indoor target shooting

Contacts

President: Gavin Downs gavwan@gmail.com

Secretary: Libby Symons libby.symons@bigpond.com

Leigh Adamson: lochmoy@westnet.com.au

Mick Smith: cath.mick.smith@bigpond.com