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Traditional Archery Society World Championship/ Rendezvous
May 29, 30, 31 2015
~ International Club for Archers and Bowhunters ~
Tombigbee National Forest
6052 Mississippi 15
Ackerman, MS. 39735
World Championship
1. Shooting starts on Friday, May 29, 2015
2. Must complete two courses between Friday and Saturday
3. 40 targets (Two courses of twenty targets)
4. Courses shot one time each
5. Score cards turned in by 3:00pm on Saturday, May 30, 2015
6. Everyone shoots on Sunday – Shooters grouped by score on Sunday
7. Sunday morning - pickup score cards by host pavilion
8. Shooters must be at their assigned target by 9:00am on Sunday, May 31, 2015
9. Shoot 20 targets on Sunday – Everyone has fun!
Team Event for Fans of Archery Businesses, Local or State Clubs
1. Teams must represent an archery business, local or state club
2. Two participants per team
3. Multiple teams are allowed to represent archery businesses, local or state clubs
4. Top 10 teams will shoot off
5. Teammates must register as a team prior to shooting the World Championship courses
6. Scores from the two World Championship courses for both archers will be added to determine the top 10 teams.
7. Shoot off begins at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 30, 2015
8. The Team event is a great way to represent your favorite archery business, local or state club.
Award Ceremony
1. Sunday, May 31, 2015
2. Time TBA
3. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Classes (Check One)
Men 18 and over
1. Hill Style Longbow ____
2. Selfbow/ Naturals ____
3. Longbow ____
4. Recurve Hunter ____
5. Open Class ____
Women 18 and over
1. Hill Style Longbow ____
2. Selfbow/ Naturals ____
3. Longbow ____
4. Recurve Hunter ____
5. Open Class ____
Youth Boy 10 to 17
1. Longbow ____
2. Recurve ____
Youth Girl 10 to 17
1. Longbow ____
2. Recurve ____
Cub Boy 9 and under
Longbow ____
Recurve _____
Cub Girl 9 and under
1. Longbow ____
2. Recurve ____
Shooting Fees:
Men and Women $45.00
Youth $22.00
Cubs $12.00
Use one registration form per shooter
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________State:____________Zip:__________
Phone:____________________________________________________
Mail Registration form and payment to:
Traditional Archery Society
5051 NW 45th Terrace
Coconut Creek, Fl. 33073
Shooting rules may be updated prior to 2/1/2015
Reference Traditional Archery Society’s website for rules and class information or contact Darren Michael Nunez at traditionalarcherysociety@yahoo.com
Camping
Choctaw campground. There's lot's to do at the park.
Link to recreation.gov
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/choctaw-lake/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70544
Overview
Scenic Choctaw Lake Campground wraps around Choctaw Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of Mississippi. Its location provides visitors with ample opportunities for recreation, including fishing, boating, hiking and biking. A day-use area is popular for picnicking.
Natural Features:
The campground is situated between smaller Cabin Lake and larger, 100-acre Choctaw Lake. It is near the Natchez Trace Parkway, Noxubee Wildlife Refuge and French Camp, all popular destinations in the area.
Recreation:
Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities, including camping, picnicking, hiking and biking. The lake offers boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can look forward to a catch of largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie.
An accessible walking trail around the lake is available for a leisurely stroll, as well as a moderate skill level, 3-mile trail, that takes off from the campground. A variety of birds and wildlife may be seen along these paths.
Facilities:
The campground offers nearly two dozen campsites, some of which are accessible. Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with full utility hookups, a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.
Individual and group picnic shelter sites are also available within the day-use area and swimming beach. Accessible flush toilets, showers drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site.
Nearby Attractions:
The campground is located 5 miles south of the town of Ackerman, 11 miles northwest of Louisville and 20 miles southwest of Starkville.
The Noxubee Hills hiking and biking trailhead is located at the Choctaw Lake Recreation area as well. The 26-mile trail has vault toilets at each end and is rated moderate-to-experienced, for biking and hiking.
The Choctaw Lake recreation area is also within 20 miles of Mississippi State University. Athletic, cultural and scholastic events abound there.
Activities and Amenities
Within Facility
· Accessible Fishing Dock
· Accessible Flush Toilets
· Accessible Sites
· Beach Access
· Biking
· Birding
· Boat Ramp
· Boating
· Campfire Rings
· Canoeing
· Day Use Area
· Dump Station
· Fishing
· Grills
· Hiking
· Host
· Lake Access
· Paved Roads
· Picnic Area
· Self-Pay Station
· Showers
· Swimming
· Trailheads
· Wildlife Viewing
Know Before You Go
Additional fees are required for day-use parking and use of the boat ramp
Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.27167, -89.14361
33°16'18"N, 89°8'37"W
From Jackson, Mississippi, travel Highway 25 north toward Starkville. Turn onto Highway 15 north toward Ackerman, Mississippi, and travel 11 miles to Forest Road 967 to the campground.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
CHOCTAW LAKE
MISSISSIPPI, NATIONAL FOREST I MS
Project Office: (662)285-3264
Traditional Archery Society World Championship/ Rendezvous
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
This is a Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement for _________________________________________________ (print name of person) entering Traditional Archery Society World Championship/ Rendezvous, hosted by Traditional Archery Society LLC., hereinafter referred to as "Participant". Participant is:
(____) Over the age of eighteen (18)
(____) Under the age of eighteen (18) and, if under the age of eighteen (18) ______________________________ (Print name of Legal Guardian of Participant) is the Legal Guardian for the above. Participant agrees to this Release and Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement for any purpose for which the Participant participates and enters the Traditional Archery Society World Championship/ Rendezvous hosted by Traditional Archery Society LLC.
The term of this Agreement shall begin on May 29, 2015 and continue in full force and effect from that date until May 31, 2015.
Participant (and Guardian) in consideration for being permitted to participate and enter Traditional Archery Society World Championship/ Rendezvous to compete, officiate, observe, work for or participate in any way in the Event(s) or being permitted to enter for any purpose any AREA (defined as any area requiring special authorization, credentials, or permission to enter or any area to which admission by the general public is restricted or prohibited), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, for himself, his personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin:
1. Acknowledges, agrees and represents that the participant have or will immediately upon entering any of such AREAS, and will continuously thereafter, inspect the AREAS which he enters and he further agrees and warrants that, if at any time, participant in or about AREAS and he feels anything to be unsafe, participant will immediately advise the officials of such and will leave the RESTRICTED AREAS and /or refuse to participate further in the EVENT (S).
2. HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the promoters, participants, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision thereof, park operators, park employees, officials, vehicle owners, drivers, rescue personnel, any person in any AREA, sponsors, advertisers, the owners, lessees and lessors of premises used to conduct the EVENT (S), premises and event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and others who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the premises or EVENTS(S) and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, and employees, all of the purposes herein referred to as "RELEASEES," FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND ANY CLAIM OR DEMANDS THEREFOR ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY TO THE PERSON OR PROPERTY OR RESULTING IN DEATH OF THE UNDERSIGNED ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE EVENT(S), WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
3. Hereby agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur arising out of or related to the EVENT(S) whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.
4. Hereby assumes full responsibility for any risk of bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of or related to the Event(s) whether caused by the negligence of releasees or otherwise.
5. Hereby acknowledge that the activities of the event(s) are very dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or property damage. Each of the Undersigned also expressly acknowledges that injuries received may be compounded or increased by negligent rescue operations or procedures of the releasees.
6. Hereby agrees that this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by the Releasees, Including Negligent Rescue Operations and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the Province or State in which the Event(s) is/are conducted and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
_________ Participant’s Initials _________ Guardian's Initials
7. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns when permitted by this agreement.
8. This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
9. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision in this Agreement and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in it.
10. This agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement of the Parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreement between the Parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement.
11. I have read and understand the Event rules, and I/my family member will agree to adhere to these “Guidelines”. RULES POSTED AT EVENT AN ON WWW.TRADITIONALARCHERYSOCIETY.COM
12. I understand the safety of shooting archery equipment.
13. Event officials will be wearing an orange shirt with the word “Official”.
14. I understand and agree that I will maintain direct control over the minor who I am the legal guardian of while he/she is shooting archery equipment.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND BY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
ALL REVOCATION OF THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY EITHER A PARTICIPANT AND/OR A PARTICIPANT'S GUARDIAN MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND DELIVERED BY HAND TO TRADITIONAL ARCHERY SOCIETY LLC OR MAILED RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO TRADITIONAL ARCHERY SOCIETY LLC, 5051 NW 45TH TERRACE, COCONUT CREEK, FL. 33073 .
If Participant Is Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age:
_______________________________ ____________________
Signature of Legal Guardian Date of Signature
If Participant Is Over Eighteen (18) years of Age:
_______________________________ ____________________
Signature of Participant Date of Signature
Address City, State & Zip
Phone # E-mail Address
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IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18 AND GUARDIAN IS NOT PRESENT UPON PARTICIPANT'S ENTRY, GUARDIAN'S SIGNATURE MUST BE NOTARIZED.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME on this the ________day of ________________________, 20_____,
by______________________________________________________
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Place Seal Here
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: ________________________________________
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