TwinOaks had a meeting yesterday and voted to host the IBO Traditional world again, we are excited about doing it. Their will be a few changes in the way we handle things to try and keep everyone and safe as we can.No major changes but a few in how we register, where we set and how the food is handled. Hope all are ready to come out and have a big time shooting, I know I am.More info as I get it. As for now just start making plans. Pappy

Sorry date, Hunter challenge range opens noon on the 16th July and runs through 19th July.Info on motels and such are on our web site[twinoaksbowhunters.org] For anyone that is interested their is a new motel opened at exit 24 off I24W. It is only 6 or 7 miles from the club. I should have a code up in a few days so you will get a discount on your room if attending the event. Pappy

Happy to say I don't need any codes! LOL!

I hear ya Clyde but a lot do seem to stay in Motels for this one for some reason and I am glad we have a nice new one very close by. Pappy

I’ve been wanting to come to this but it seemed like something always got in the way. This may be the year though. What’s the camping situation?

Is there plenty of room for campers if I don’t get there til Thursday of Friday. ?

Is there plenty of room for campers if I don’t get there til Thursday of Friday. ?

Sure, plenty of room. Pappy

Hope to go this year Twin Oaks is the best group of archers I have ever been around and the venders are great!

Glad to hear it's on. Me and Julie will be there. Regards

I will be there with at least a couple of buddies!!

I hope the Pappy burger is still on the menu. Still pulling for the Pappy bacon biscuit for breakfast .??

Probably be no breakfast but if I can buy the supplies Pappy burgers will be on the menu. We will have snacks and such for breakfast and plan right now is to be open for lunch from 11-2 or maybe 3 depending on supplies.Stuff such as burger is still kind of hard to get in big amounts.That's great Jim, always good to see ya. Pappy

How is this shoot different than the Tenn Classic

Matt, The main shoot is more regimented. Double scoring, assigned groups, and shotgun start. Novelties, Hunter round, etc, are more relaxed.

What Clyde said. Pappy

So on the Hunter's round, 3 buddies can shoot together, enjoy themselves and not get busted up into different groups?

the hunters round still uses the ibo classes and stakes, but you are not in assigned groups, you do still double score and you can shoot the course more than once

Thanks, Julia. I will probably be in the situation where a couple of buddies want to come up and shoot but don't want to get busted up into different groups.

Yeah Eddie, but, if you declare the bow you are going to shoot in the Hunters Challenge, you really need to shoot THAT bow. Just a FYI.

Terry Harris

Thanks, Terry. That's not a problem since I grab my selfbow all the time now anyway.

Does the championship part of the shoot start on Saturday?

You are allowed to shoot as many different classes or as many different bows you want to shoot on the Bowhunters Challenge course. However, you should chose the bow you shoot the best for your first round, as that is the score that qualifies you to compete in the Showcase Shootdown. The top 16 from the orange stake, top 16 from the white stake, and top 16 women qualify to compete in Saturday evenings, 3Rivers Champions Showcase Shootdown for over $2000 in cash/prizes.

Laying out ranges today and tomorrow, quite a challenge for us to lay out 2 30 target courses with out a long walk but we will do the best we can. Also secured the burger and some supplies for the kitchen yesterday, man meat has went up, I am use to my venison burger, beef is high. Yall have a great weekend. Pappy

Thanks for the info, Bownana. I doubt I'm good enough to get in the top 16. Everyone that's been around me knows I'm a fun shooter first. Pappy, Diana has been isolating herself due to her risk level and hasn't been to the store to see the beef prices lately. When I told her a couple of days ago what the local price of ground was I thought she was fixing to go vegetarian on me. Lol

Everyone has there own definition of fun. We have as much fun shooting the IBO course as much as the Hunter course and any novelties. It's all good.

Eddie, Will you be camping at the same spot?

"Everyone has there own definition of fun." This is true. As far as camping, not sure at this point. Diana will have problems handling the mid day heat and I would have to run the genie 24/7 for the AC. She hasn't committed to going yet. I may have to just make a day trip with a couple of friends.

I cant wait! Was going to fly in and camp light but my wife has decided to come with me and doesn't want to fly so we're driving and staying at the new Hampton Inn close by. Whatever! I am very much looking forward to going back to Twin Oaks sporting my new Timberpoint. It'll sure be nice to get back to some great 3D at the best place to shoot. See y'all next month.

Eddie, Hope to be in our normal spot. So drop by, and maybe we can get together unless we are all out shooting.

Will do. I'm hoping she'll get a good report from the cardiologist the Tuesday before, change her mind and we get there on Wednesday to settle in.

Any idea what vendors will be there this year?

All I know for sure so far is Big JIM,and Art Vincent and 3 RIVERS but reaching out to others.Hope to have more but not sure right now. By the way anyone making reservations at the Hampton in Plesant View at exit 24 be sure to tell them your are coming to the TwinOaks IBO Traditional world and you will get a pretty good discount.Getting lots of call , looks like a lot of people just want to get out and shoot. Pappy

That's a nice video on the Twin Oaks site, but no motel info.

What are the covid rules in the state, motels, stores?

Bill Pretty much everything is open with limited access and some spacing. Their should be info at the top in events , click on events and then motels , just looked, it is there. Pappy

Will do Kurt, usually don't have to many at this shoot, seems more about shooting than buying. Pappy

I might try to make to this shoot. :) So looking forward to getting back to Twin Oaks. One of my favorite places on the planet.

David

is this shoot open to everyone? no qualifying tournaments or anything like that? -Grant

Otis, you better be there! Don't make me come get you!!

:) BigJim

Just an FYI... I'm going to be bringing a bunch of targets!!

And I don't want to hear that you don't have room in your car.. :)

Thanks, BigJim

Grant.... yes open to everyone no qualifying.

Yep come one come all, their is something to do for everyone. Working on ranges this weekend,lots to do and not much time to do it so we will stay busy at it. See yall soon. I figured you might show up Dave[Otis] Jim they can tie them on top, I have plenty of rope. Pappy

Looking forward to seeing everybody. Even you Big Jim. Bringing Connor too. He's fired up. Getting closer everyday.

David

I think my wife is getting fired up on the camping part of the trip. But only time will tell.

Hope she can make it Eddie, always enjoy seeing her. Got a lot done over the weekend, The courses will be a little different which should make for a good time. Pappy

See you and Connor there David.

After this past weekend not having the Cloverdale shoot I'm really looking forward to see everyone that I haven't gotten to see yet this summer. We had the nicest weather this past weekend to boot. Like Pappy had the first weekend in May. Dang virus.

David

Pappy, we discussed it last night over supper. We're coming. ??????

What about everyone you have got to see this summer Dave. Are you looking forward to seeing those folks too or just the ones you havent seen? Im looking forward to those Bacon Bombs that you are going to make!

That's good news Eddie,Looking forward to it also Dave and Goober , always a pleasure to see you, not sure why but always is. LOL.Shawn said you better be on your A game. Pappy

What the address for this shoot?

Randy, check their website. twinoaksbowhunters.org 1079 Ashley Rd. Champmansboro, TN 37035

Don't forget the Bowhunter Challenge range will open at noon on Thursday. You can get some shooting in with your friends and family on Thursday then the IBO course will open on Friday morning. What a wonderful venue to host the Traditional World Championships! Thanks Pappy and all the crew at Twin Oaks for making this happen. We all need some archery fun this year. Schedule of events to come soon.

Thanks Eddie and Shana, Randy more info and directions from Nashville on the web site[twinoaksbowhunters.org] See yall soon. Pappy

Less than a month and things are beginning to shape up,working on the ranges and target lay out this weekend, really looking forward to this, been a trying Spring and summer. Pappy

If you have a Selfbow bring it with you to shoot in the Selfbow Shootdown sponsored by Arvin Weaver. It is alot of fun! No fee. Just show up with a Selfbow. One of the best events to watch all the Selfbow experts!!!

I just might have to do that, Shana. I get embarrassed with the best of them. Lol

Shoot two bows for the overall!

Pick a class from each range with two different bows and come have fun. Of course you can shoot only one class if you like. Some archers like to shoot more than one bow. Lots more to come.

Got the ranges all laid out and lot of deep cleaning around the place this weekend, won't be long and I can hardly wait. Pappy

Pappy, Thanks to you and the club members for all your hard work!

Thanks, we don't always get everything right but we try.Our clubs mission statement is we want everyone to leave the hollow with a smile, don't always happen but mostly they do.

Pappy

If they're not smiling when they leave, they're probably sad it's over or have to be at work the next day. Lol

Back up for the weekend, hope yall have a good one. Pappy

Getting ready.

Looks like that lion couldn't wait!

Clyde I think he was just happy to finally get out of the target shed..........:-)

He was Clyde, been cooped up and hungry , hope to get the courses set this weekend or early next week so we can move on to others thing that need to be ready.Time is closing in for sure. Pappy

How many targets is the ibo shoot?

Thanks Kurt, you about covered it. Pappy

Reminder: 3pm on Saturday a kids event hosted by me, Joella, and Fawn! Tons of prizes and lots of fun! AND... 4pm Rod Jenkins will present a seminar free of charge for all who attend. Looking forward to the seeing all of you. Bring the kids.

Got the ranges set this weekend, I think you will all like them, lots of big targets and not to bad a walk for Tennessee hills.Getting lots of calls also from all over so looks like it should be a good one. Pappy

Ladies, don't forget to sign up to captain a team in the Sadie Hawkins team event on Friday night. Men, put your name in the hat to possibly be drawn to compete on a team. Nice time, good fun meeting other archers, definitely one of the most fun events of the weekend.

Thanks Shawn, yes it is on and I am headed there now until it is over next Sunday, come and enjoy. Pappy

Will see ya soon Kurt.

Should be a Killah IBO Trad Worlds

G

See you Thursday Kurt. Looking forward to it.

David

Livin' Large!

So excited about this happening. I live only 25 min away. I have family coming from AR to stay just so we can come check things out, hopefully meet some folks and learn some things. We've never been to an IBO tournament before; I just want to make sure it is fine for us to come even if we are not competing and will there be vendors there similar to the TN Classic?

Thanks!

Getting packed and ready.

Htr2133, I believe that if you're not competing you can still shoot as a walk-on.

Htr2133 it will be a fun time for you all to come. The fun shoots and games to watch start Friday at 4 til dark. And Saturday at 3 til dark. The competitions start in the mornings. You are welcome to come watch anything or everything. I say bring bow and join the fun!

Hope all you guys and gals have a great weekend. Crazy time we are experiencing but this to shall pass. Will be good to get out and enjoy the friendship and the sport. Be safe and have a wonderful time. Hope you come back to Pipestem soon so I can mingle with some great folks. Best of luck to all. Dave

DanaC you been talkin about coming since 2010. Come down from them Northeast suburbs and see the grandure of the Twin Oaks Holler. The Mecca of the American Selfbow Shooter and Archery in general.

Plenty campers already here. Figger there be lots more tonite!!

Greatest Bow Show in the World I think.

G

'Northesast suburb' 3-D set ;-)

Sure isn't Mass a suburb of NYC? Maybe thats CT i'm thinkin of?

Gmon

LOL! Nope, I live far enough from the cities to have trees around. Even have bears around. Midway between Springfield and Worcester.

Unable to shoot due to shoulder injury. Is there a fee for a vendor ?

Is there a fee for vendor setup ? I cant shoot due to shoulder issue, but wouldnt mind camping and setting up a table

What time do they start signing up in the mornings?

Will be off work soon, then heading home and packing stuff up tonight and head down there early tomorrow morning. Only 2.5 hour drive for a hot and humid weekend :-)) Longbow got new grip wraps, Selfbow is tillered, nockpoints are set, wood arrows are straightened, time to have some fun this weekend.

Randy=No

Randy, I was wrong thinking that Pappy doesn't charge for vendors. THE IBO DOES.

Hope you folks will post some pictures. Dave

Not hearing anything from TwinOaks. We need updates and pictures. Hello...Kurt....Anybody?

Yes waiting on photo's

I guess that bunch is frolicking around and having such a great time that they have no interest or time for the less fortunate.

There were over 40 participants in the Arvin Weaver selfbow challenge. The three winners were: 1. Shiloh Butts 2. Tony Taul 3. Leroy Forsythe

There were several qualification ties before the final 5 shooters. Pressure on the shooters must have been immense. After target 4, the final winner was already ahead 6 points. He was the last shooter and finished with an 11 as far as I could see. There was impressive shooting going on. Did not carry my phone, because I was shooting also. Hope someone will chime in with pics.

It didn't happen without pictures to prove it. :o)

Thanks tecum-tha. Without you we would know nothing. I've lost interest.

I'm guessing cell service is non-existent up there and we'll have to wait a bit for results.

Got back home a couple of hours ago. I had one or no cell bars the whole weekend. It was great. Lol. This was my first IBO event to attend. I enjoyed it. Target setup was great. But the heat liked to put me down Saturday. Luckily I had my camper with AC.

I forgot to add, a guy was videoing all weekend. I think he said he was from Archery Geek on YouTube.

Just got in and I've got to tell you this was one of the best... EVER.

I got to meet so many folks from all over the country and a few from here on the LW and other forums. I got to shoot with Clydebow and Dennis and FINALLY got to meet Sipsey River and have a nice chat. I've communicated with him for years, delt with him when he was in business and hoped to one day meet him personally. Clydebow literally delivered me to John's camping spot and hooked us up--thanks Clyde.

I would encourage everyone to make a trip to one of these IBO Traditional World events. They work so hard to put on these shoots and so many great folks attend. Believe me, it's not all about the competition. If it was, I'd never go, no better than I shoot. :^) You won't be disappointed.

Congratulations Kurt. Sorry I criticized you guys for not keeping us up to date. I didn’t consider cell reception. Next year the Leatherwall needs to have a reporter tp drive out about 5 times a day to get cell reception and send pics and updates.

Thanks Jim. Had a great time shooting with you! Hope to see you at the next one.

Me and my son went and had a great time.pic of my son Thomas

Where is the social distancing in the above pic? LOL

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