6 June 2008 - Activities at Middle East Archery Centre

Activities at Middle East Archery Centre Lausanne – 6 June 2008   Easton Donation FITA was happy to be informed that Easton Technical Products would donate archery equipment for the Middle East Archery Centre (MEAC) in Cairo, Egypt.   The donation consisted in 500 arrows and 1’000 spin wing vanes. This equipment will contribute considerably to the quality of the training of archers coming from the entire world to take advantage of the MEAC services.   FITA would like to thank Easton Technical Products for their continuous support to the development of archery.   Announcement of Level 1 Coaching Camp A level 1 coaches camp will take place at the FITA Middle East Archery Centre in Cairo from 30 June to 30 July 2008 under the expertise of coach Mun Baek Woon. It will be coordinated by FITA Development Department. This course is for people who wish to teach archery education to novices and who need theory and practical education.   There will be no entry fee. Participations are self-funded (with or without financial partnership from the participant’s National Archery Federation, National Olympic Committee, National Sport Governing Body, Private assistance…) Expenses include flight, visa, local transport and full-board. See local charges on the MEAC Description document in the section “Development/Training Centres” of the FITA website.   Five coaches have registered so far. Anyone interested should contact the FITA Development Department at pcolmaire@archery.org or dhussen@archery.org. The closing registration date is set on 21 June 2008.   FITA Development Department