Nesbitt selected for Commonwealth Games

There he will be up against the top archers in the world including the Great Britain Team who competed in Beijing. The main threat however will come from India who are very strong at the moment and will be shooting in front of a home crowd.

Mark is just back from the Youth Olympics in Singapore where he shot well in qualifying despite tough weather conditions with thunder and rain. In the knockout stage he progressed well until he came up against a home competitor from Singapore in front of a partisan crowd.

However this competition, in a big arena with television cameras, has been added to his increasing international experience and has helped him prepare for Delhi and the Commonwealth Games.

Ballyvally Archery sessions - Ballyvally archers have moved indoors into Banbridge Leisure Centre for the Autumn and Winter sessions. On Wednesdays there are the usual three sessions at 3.30pm, 4.30pm and the night session from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

There are five sessions on a Thursdays: 3.30pm; 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 8.30pm.Sessions for the archery veterans are held on a Tuesday at 1.30pm

Beginners who would like to try a very ancient sport are very welcome to come along to any of the above sessions. All equipment is provided by the club and the age range of current archers is from four years of age upwards.

Further information can be obtained by contacting club coach Mr Frank Mulligan on 028 406 23748 or by viewing the club website Ballyvally.com