The 16th Howard Hill Classic, 2020

T. W. Harris · March 31, 2020, 05:54:06 AM

Still hoping folks, but anything can happen.

Unfortunately, this decision could be made for me if the State of Alabama shuts down the Park, or even denies gatherings over a certain size, even outdoors.

Again, let's Keep the Faith.

Terry Harris

T. W. Harris · April 02, 2020, 06:39:21 AM

Back up folks

Terry Harris

T. W. Harris · April 07, 2020, 05:41:10 AM

Back up with hope folks.

Terry Harris

smag · April 07, 2020, 08:16:39 PM

Hows it lookin Terry? We have some fantastic weather up here. Been shooting and turkey hunting and building selfbows.

HH`

T. W. Harris · April 07, 2020, 08:30:58 PM

Taking it one day at a time Shawn, That's all any of us can do right now.

Still well over a month away before I make a decision, hoping for the best, BUT, not willing to take a risk for someone getting sick, or taking home to a family member either.

Terry Harris

smag · April 08, 2020, 08:41:16 AM

I am thinkin out loud here.

So, I am seeing all these companies that are still open and mitigating the threat of contact and passing this Wuhan Disease.

Thinking there is a way to get a shoot in! We might as well spitball this now because I think this will be here on ground for some time.

We need to enlist guys on all these sites to come up with a program of actions for these while mitigating risks involved.

1. Holding a Shoot:
2. Payment procedures
3. Shooting course (group sizes)
4. Pulling arrows
4. Scoring and card turn-ins
5. Camping
6. Food
7. Vending

If places we frequent all the time on the local economy can still exist and to bisness everyday there must be a good safer way to conduct a shoot. Maybe not today but in a month, two months, fall, next spring. . . . . You get my meaning here.

Shawn~

T. W. Harris · April 12, 2020, 09:33:35 AM

I appreciate your input Shawn.

As I stated earlier, I am putting a lot of thought in the HH Classic.

There are many things we can do, and all input is well thought of.

Terry Harris

T. W. Harris · April 20, 2020, 08:46:15 AM

Well Folks, it's approximately 25 days away from making a decision as to whether or not to hold the Howard Hill Classic.

Let's keep our fingers crossed that the worst is over and the warmer weather, indeed, helps to really weaken this crap.

Terry Harris

smag · April 20, 2020, 09:07:04 AM

With everyone couped up Terry. Your shoot may be the first big shoot to get done on Schedule. You might be over run with folks , Campers, shooters, etc.

Could be a big event Terry? I'm feeling better about it everyday.

Shawn~

smag · April 24, 2020, 08:24:00 AM

Surprised to see Comptons cancel so early!

With Ga, Tn getting some things opening up today.

I am feeling better about the Shoot Terry.

HH~

BigJim · April 25, 2020, 01:55:02 PM

My concerns aren't actually about contracting the virus at an event. I'm more concerned with low attendance, or even the fear of people shopping in the close quarters of a vender tent. It takes a lot of money to be able to travel and set up... time off of work at the shop and generally small margins on product. Many events are near break even in a good year.

Having said that, I have tens of thousands of dollars worth of product that I will have to pay for and carry through to next year to sell even if we are able to do a few events. Many items like the bigger targets just don't ship well UPS.

Hoping...hoping, BigJim

George Vernon · April 26, 2020, 01:22:14 PM

A thought on shoot schedules. As I read the three phase Federal reopening plan, large public gatherings (more than 50 people) like an archery shoot would not be allowed until phase three. Assuming states follow the plan and meet all the 'gate' criteria, it would take a minimum of six weeks to get to phase three. Six weeks from today is June 7. I don't see how the Classic will fit this schedule. Alabama may already have the first two weeks of data to begin to move into phase one. But that would still mean a minimum of four weeks to get to phase three and shoots being allowed. And that assumes each phase criteria is fully met on time.

Terry, I really like the shoots you have done in the past. Well organized, safe courses, great vendors. But I think there is enough data to make the call right now. Comptons has made the call to cancel their gathering later in June. I suspect Cloverdale will not be far behind.

Even if the state can get open, Big Jim makes the good point of what will the attendance be. Makes one wonder if anyone could break even given the current situation.

T. W. Harris · April 26, 2020, 07:26:20 PM

Thanks for all the input guys, right now I'm taking a wait and see, but whether or not the decision is made by mid May to hold or not hold the HH Classic, I would in no way want anyone taking a chance of coming if they aren't comfortable.

Terry Harris

smag · April 27, 2020, 07:47:04 AM

Think the states are hadlung as they see fit.

Those are guide lines not enforcement Laws.

GA is opening lots today. They will be the test bed for nation really.

Potus is leaving it to states i believe.

Lowes has 200 people in it every time i am in there much as i dont like it. If they can sell lumber we sure as chit can shoot some!

HH~

T. W. Harris · April 28, 2020, 06:07:32 AM

Just a little over two weeks away folks before I'll make the decision as to whether or not to hold the Howard Hill Classic.

I've spoken with those valued friends that have helped me for years and asked them if they felt comfortable in doing this, they all said they're on board.

Now, the only thing i'm waiting on is the State of Alabama's decision whether or not the number of people that can gather for an event outside. Right now, it's only TEN PEOPLE.

KEEPING FINGERS CROSSED!!

Terry Harris