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MAASA Newsletter March 2020

So much happening in the world, and not all of it good - nevertheless, we are determined to remain positive and plan for our sport accordingly.

In this newsletter:

NEWS

Postponement of all events due to Corona Virus
SA takes top honours in Jan/Feb Postal match results
7th Annual KHOW Competition @ Griffins Horse Archery
National standings after Qualifier 1

UPCOMING EVENTS
Tentative dates for re-scheduling of events

NEWS: POSTPONEMENT OF ALL EVENTS

In light of the recent address to the nation by President Ramaposa to cancel all social gatherings of more than 100 people, and the directives issued by SASCOC, SAEF and the Provincial Sports Confederations that followed as a result of his speech, the MAASA Council have decided to postpone all MAASA qualifiers, fun days and training shows until the 14th April with immediate effect.
MAASA will issue provisional qualifier dates to take place toward the end of April. These will be subject to change depending upon the situation in the country and directives from government at that time.
MAASA will update all members as and when communication regarding this is received. Please continue to watch the Facebook page and WhatsApp group for ongoing announcements.
We encourage our members to stay safe and follow all protocols as outlined in the directives issued by the SAEF and SASCOC. These directives have been published on our Facebook page, via email to our members and on the WhatsApp group.
Please stay safe, stay home if at all possible, use the time to continue to practice your skills and techniques, and take care of yourselves, your loved ones and your horses.

NEWS: SA Postal Match Results Jan/Feb

Well done to everyone who recently participated in the IHAA Jan/Feb postal matches, and especiaIly to Daniel Griffin (on Milo) and Jacques Horn (on Sylvester), who won the adults and juniors canter postal match respectively. El-Rico Klemp also won the junior walk postal match! Congratulations to you all, and especially to those of you who participated in your very first postal match - welcome aboard!

NEWS: 7th Kassai Horse Archery Open World Cup @ Griffins Horse Archery (WC )

The 7th Kassai Open World Cup was recently held at Griffins Horse Archery in the Western Cape, with local and international competitors. Results were as follows:

1st: Thierry Descamps (France) - 163.69
2nd: Daniel Griffin (RSA) - 162.89
3rd: Sasha Chadburn (RSA) - 87.23 (junior)
4th: Mukhtar Slamdien (RSA) - 86.69
5th: Michael Pearson (Canada) - 82.14
6th: Michaela Riek (RSA) - 62.45
7th: Rebecca Sweetman (UK) - 61.93
8th: Abdullah Safodien (RSA) - 56.52
9th: Christiaan Bester (RSA) - 51.02 (junior)
10th: Kristina Shapiro (USA) - 37.46

Here are some photographs of the event, courtesy of Shelly Barron

NEWS: NATIONAL STANDINGS

With all provinces now having completed their first qualifier for 2020, the National Standings are as follows:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Due to the current situation, we can only offer TENTATIVE dates for the re-scheduling of events that have had to be postponed. Please bear in mind that these dates may therefore change:

MAASA / SANESA Qualifiers:

FS MAASA / SANESA Q2 - 25 April 2020 @ HS Kroonstad
WC MAASA Q3 - 25 April 2020 @ Griffins Horse Archery
GP MAASA / SANESA Q2 - 26 April 2020 @ Botha Wil Stalle
WC MAASA Q4 - 26 April 2020 @ Griffins Horse Archery
NW MAASA / SANESA Q3 -02 May 2020 @ PRK
GP MAASA / SANESA Q3 - 16 May 2020 @ Bekker Equestrian

Every horse has something to teach
Every rider has something to learn

For further enquiries, contact Diane Horn at publicrelations@mountedarcheryassociation.co.za

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