Howard Hill Classic 2020, RESCHEDULED

T. W. Harris · May 15, 2020, 07:41:53 AM

Folks I've made the decision about having the Howard Hill Classic and with all due respect, I've made this "Thread" a DEBATE FREE article. Before the announcement about the Howard Hill Classic goes forward, I'm respectfully asking those individuals that want to offer their criticism, their judgment or any other negative comments, PLEASE DON'T.

I will do everything I can to do my part to make this event as safe as possible and hope anyone that wants to come, COME, but be responsible yourself. I someone doesn't feel comfortable coming, please don't, I certainly understand.

NOW, with much thought and discussing this with my wife and friends who help me, I have decided to reschedule the 16th Howard Hill Classic to the 2nd weekend in July, the 10th, 11th & 12th, 2020.
With the 1st weekend in June only three weeks away and the July dates eight weeks away, I'm hoping with warmer weather settling in for the next two months, this virus thing will be much better and people may feel more comfortable getting together.
The shoot will still be held at Tannehill State Park, here in McCalla, AL.

I'll be posting many more details and more information about the HH Classic, in further posts, but for right now, THE DECISION is to go forward with this year's Howard Hill Classic at this later date.
AGAIN, July 10th, 11th and 12th, 2020.

Terry Harris

Sam McMichael · May 15, 2020, 09:09:42 AM

Hope to see you in July.

smag · May 15, 2020, 12:09:33 PM

Ok Terry

We be there bows in hand!

HH~

ron w · May 15, 2020, 04:46:12 PM

I hope to make it there for the first time.......

T. W. Harris · May 16, 2020, 11:02:57 AM

Would love to have ya here Ron.[attachment=1]

NOW, let's get into just a few of the details.

Because the time constraints have been so tight as well as the uncertainty, I didn't order the extra five targets I intended to put on the main course, so there will only be twenty five. The RINEHART Targets are still in outstanding shape and there are no two targets alike on the course. I also wasn't able to order the targets for the Cubs range, so our little ones will still have to shoot the main course as before, NEXT YEAR FOR SURE!!

This year, AND THIS YEAR ONLY, the first round only will count for score and y'all will be shooting for the "American Traditional Archer" Howard Hill Classic 1st Place bet buckle, SHOWN HERE. I again, because I wasn't sure if the shoot would go forward and even still not sure of the kind of turn out as in the past, I couldn't spend the money I normally spend on my Plaques. Especially this year with three more divisions added. A Girls Junior and Youth divisions as well as a Super Seniors division, 70 years and older. All divisions will qualify for a buckle.

I am reducing the rates this year and once your First, Competitive, Round is in, then you can shoot till your fingers hurt.

ALSO, if there are anywhere over 200 participants, THERE WILL BE THE "CHAMPIONSHIP SHOOT DOWN", FOR THE MEN'S & WOMEN'S DIVISION. 1st Place $300.00, 2nd Place $200.00 & 3rd Place $100.00.

Folks, that's enough info for now, don't want to give y'all BRAIN OVERLOAD, lol.

Terry Harris

T. W. Harris · May 17, 2020, 09:32:30 PM

By the way folks, several Vendors have already said they'll be here.

On Saturday, July 11th, we'll have "Porky's". OUTSTANDING Jumbo sandwiches, Brisket, Smoked Turkey, Pulled Pork and sides.

More to come folks.

Terry Harris

smag · May 17, 2020, 09:50:06 PM

HH~

T. W. Harris · May 18, 2020, 06:55:51 AM

Folks, I'll be adding more and more info about the event this year. I have already got a few Vendors that have said they'll be here, AND. not only will Byron Ferguson be setting up as a Vendor, but will be having one of his outstanding Shooting Clinics, on Saturday, July 11th.

You can register anytime on Friday and Saturday morning. I'm not sure of the starting time on Saturday, but I would guess sometime between 10 AM & Noon. I'll pass along that information ASAP.

Terry Harris

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smag · May 18, 2020, 07:52:17 AM

Great to have the Champ on board.

HH~

T. W. Harris · May 19, 2020, 08:11:34 AM

Folks, I will take measures to help protect you on the range, and you all can take measures to protect yourselves as well.

As we all know, archers anchor WHERE, hands above the shoulders at either the corners of your mouth or eye.

SO, I will have a hand washing station right before each water cooler, encourage all of you to wash your hands before you touch the water spigot.

If possible, pull your own arrows, OR, have a family member do it. If those shooting are not related, possibly have one arrow puller.

NOW, may I recommend how to pull your arrows. Rather than place your hand against the target for bracing as the arrow is pulled, USE YOUR LEG OR HIP. DON'T PUSH OR PULL THE TARGET, bracing protects the integrity against making the rebar loose, holding the targets in place. COMMON SENSE, RIGHT??

I also encourage you all to bring your own hand sanitizer if possible.

I know July is a little warmer than the first of June, so Tannehill Park will be providing a couple of the Fan Misters so all can walk through for a refreshing cool mist.

Terry Harris

smag · May 19, 2020, 08:19:17 AM

Wow

That's good of them to let you use those mist fans Terry.

HH~

T. W. Harris · May 23, 2020, 06:44:00 AM

Folks, as I stated earlier, I've had to eliminate doing some things I wanted to do this year, even t-shirts.

I had an idea, but was concerned myself as to how it would be received, so I asked a couple of good friends their opinions and got good advice.

I thought of a design and after listening to them and my gut feeling as well, I'm thinking of having a t-shirt made and give any and all profits over my cost to some national organization. The last thing I want to do is profit on what has caused so much pain in our country.

It wouldn't be a lot of money, but my philosophy has always been "a little bit of something's better than a lot of nothing".

Here is the design I was thinking of having on the back of the t-shirt.

The last thing I want to do is offend anyone, so I'm not doing this to make money, but to somehow help somewhere else.

SO, I'm asking for your opinion on this.

Terry Harris[attachment=1]

Sam McMichael · May 23, 2020, 11:35:38 AM

Thanks for safety considerations you have mentioned. I plan to come and will be very safety conscious since I am in the highly at risk group - just like a LOT of participants. I hope everyone else will be extremely cautious as well. A lot of very healthy people don't feel much threat from the disease, but I ask them to be especially thoughtful of us older guys and to carefully keep proper distance. I like the T-shirt drawing and will buy a couple. See you in July.

T. W. Harris · May 25, 2020, 04:00:49 AM

Here's the image that'll be on the front left breast on the t-shirt. Same color as the other image of course.

Terry Harris[attachment=1]

Petrichor · May 25, 2020, 02:22:40 PM

Maybe I missed it. Is there an entrance fee and ho km do we sign up??

T. W. Harris · May 25, 2020, 02:32:09 PM

Hi Dave, this year, the rates are reduced somewhat. You can shoot all weekend for $25.00 for a single rate, or $50.00 for family and $5.00 for each additional family member (immediate family only). Terry

Petrichor · May 25, 2020, 02:34:13 PM

Perfect how do I sign up. First timer here. How their restrictions on the type of bow you can use IE normally shoot a recurve.

Brandon Barringer · May 27, 2020, 07:42:26 AM

Looking forward to this shoot!

smag · May 27, 2020, 08:54:37 AM

Shirts look gud. I get mine and Kurts when i see you Terry. Pap can't come got to get ready for following week.

Wont be long now. Folks are holding shoots here now. Should see lots action over next few weeks.

HH~+

T. W. Harris · May 27, 2020, 10:47:40 AM

You are right Shawn, and Dave, you can register at the shoot. Normally the HH Classic is a multi-round shoot with the highest score over the course over the weekend counts for winning, could be your first or even your last round.

This year, because there has been so much uncertainty, I didn't order plaques but am giving an "American Traditional Archer" belt buckle shown on this thread, for 1st Place. SO, the first round only will count for score and the rest of your weekend can be shot over & over again, to get your shooting out of your system, LOL. I've reduced the shooting rates this year because of this.

NOW, if I have 200 or over shooters, I will have the "Championship Shoot Down", paying out $1200.00 between the Men & Women 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners. Then those places of men & women will then shoot down for the "Top Shot Award" shown here. Terry Harris[attachment=1,msg2920568][attachment=2,msg2920568]