2 March 2012 - Second World Archery Accredited Partner Centre in Asia

Second World Archery Accredited Partner Centre in Asia Lausanne – 2 March 2012   After Bangkok, World Archery has accredited a second archery centre as "Partner Centre": the Colombo Archery Centre located in the capital city of Sri Lanka.   Located in a multisport environment (rugby club, swimming pool, tennis, squash, badminton, fitness club, etc.) the Colombo Archery Centre is a new permanent archery range, where several domestic professional archers practice daily. Many daily classes are given to new comers by a professional staff made of a director/coach, a manager/coach and two coaches; all of them can speak English.   There are ten lanes, which can accommodate a shaded line of twenty archers. On the second floor there is a 800 Sq. ft. training hall where close distance blank bale shooting is available.   Agreement Signature Sky Drawing of the Centre    

Archers practicing in the Centre

  An accommodation building is at one minute walk from the archery range; renovation, improvement, extension, etc. are running. The existing rooms are providing a decent comfort compare to most of the accommodation level of regular sport centre: single room with individual bathroom (shower, WC, lavabo), air conditioning, fan, fridge, desk, cabinet and a balcony. A modern kitchen is under construction, the staff is very kind. Other hotel and catering opportunities are available nearby, here are some examples:   Sri Lanka Foundation Institute Hostel (10 minutes walking distance from Archery centre) Single Air conditioned room on half board basis - 35 EUR per person Double Air conditioned room on half board basis - 20 EUR per person (Half Board - Breakfast & Dinner included)   SLIDA Hostel (adjoining Archery Centre) Single Air conditioned room on room only basis - 13 EUR per person (Canteen facilities available)   Hotel Zahra (3 Miles away from Archery Centre) Single Air conditioned room on room only basis - 25 EUR   Hotel Janaki (2 miles away from Archery Centre)   Single Air conditioned room on B&B basis - 47 EUR   Note: The rate can vary depending on exchange & Seasonal rate fluctuations.   The travel Costs to and from airport from Colombo City is 16 EUR per trip.   In the neighbourhood of the centre there are a lot of stadiums and also several parks. Colombo is a clean and safe city where live people from various religions. Most of its inhabitants can speak English. The weather allows shooting outdoor all year long.   Pascal COLMAIRE, World Archery Development and Coaching Director, has conducted a level one coaching course in this centre on 22-29 January 2012, before signing the World Archery accreditation. Thirteen participants Sir Lanka and Malaysia attended this intense coaching course that has been qualified as excellent by all the participants.   Address: CR&FC Sports Complex 28 Malalasekera Mawatha Colombo 07 Sri Lanka Colombo Archery Centre: www.archery.lk CR&FC Club: www.crandfc.com   For more information on the Colombo Archery Centre, please contact Sam RAJAPAKSA: sam_rajapaksa@yahoo.com.   World Archery Development Department