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THE WORLD ATLATL ASSOCIATION SANCTIONS NO CONTESTS,  BUT ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO ATTEND LOCAL CONTESTS.
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World Atlatl Association , PaleoPlanet UPDATED 11-3-2009

 

North American Atlatl Competition Events for 2009

Jan 17
*Note Date Change*

Fogelman's, Turbotville, Pennsylvania
ISAC, IASAC, local.
Contact Gary - 570-437-3698 or
iam@indian-artifacts.net

Jan. 11

Wenmohs Ranch, Cypress Mill, Texas
ISAC Sunday 11 AM
Contact
roywenmo2000@yahoo.com

Jan. 24-25
Jan. 28

January 24 & 25-Frozen Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
January 28 Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

Jan. 30-Feb. 1

Gator-Knap '09 Prehistoric Technology Show
Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida.
Admission is $4 per vehicle.
The event will be an educational experience geared at bringing together professional and avocational archaeologists, and all those interested in prehistoric technologies. Demonstrations and classes in technologies such as flint knapping, ceramics, cordage, and carving of stone, shell, bone, and wood will be held at the scenic Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center along the banks of the Suwannee River. Come and teach, learn, or just crack some rock!
Featured Speakers:
Bob Berg, owner and craftsman of Thunderbird Atlatl
The Resurgence of Atlatl Hunting and Fishing
James Dunbar, Senior Archaeologist, Division of Historical Resources, State of Florida
The Wakulla Springs Lodge Site: a Pre-Clovis Paleoindian Habitation or Temporal Tempest? Well how about both!
_ ISAC Atlatl competition.
_ Flint knapping competition.
_ Late night knapping sessions for campers.
_ Free dry camping with access to bathing/restroom facilities for registered knap-in vendors and participants (no reservations needed).
*Please, No Buying or Selling of Authentic Artifacts*
If you have any questions/concerns call Mitzi Nelson at (386) 397-7005, or email
margaret.a.nelson@dep.state.fl.us
If you plan on staying in our campground please make your reservation in advance by calling Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521. Regular camping fees will apply.
For more information about the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park and directions see:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster

Feb. 6-8

Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival
The Department of Environmental Protection's Ochlockonee River State Park, Florida is hosting the Second Annual Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival
Visitors will experience 'hands-on' learning, as experts demonstrate techniques that were used thousands of years ago in day to day life. Visitors will also see projectile point fashioning, also known as flint-knapping, the art of chipping stone into tools, bow and arrow construction, basket weaving, early pottery methods and much more. According to archeological research, Ochlockonee River's rich history of human interacting with nature goes back 12,000 years.
Contact: Kevin Patton or Linda Trice (850) 962-2771

Feb. 7

2nd Annual Archeolympics
Seminole Canyon State Park
, Texas

Contests include the atlatl and rabbit stick, plus a friction fire starting race.
Contact Jack Johnson at
jjohnson@shumla.org or (432) 292-4848.

Feb. 8

Indoor Shoot at Jim's Pro Shop - Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC and locals. Range Fee $7. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring five darts with foreshafts rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $7 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left.
Fee, time, date & location subject to change...so please call ahead.
Contact: Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625;
Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us

Feb. 14-15
Feb. 18

February 14 & 15-Melting Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
February 18 Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

Feb. 15

Texas Atlatl Championship Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country,
contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM - 1 PM
More information available on-line:
http://www.austinarcheryclub.com

Feb. 15-21

Wintercount - Arizona
There will be an ISAC each day of Wintercount starting on Sunday, Feb. 15th and every day thru Saturday the 21st. Times will be 8:00 am to noon daily.
In addition, there will be a Field Round on Thursday the 19th starting at 8:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm. There will also be a Distance Throw. It will be your best throw of the week.
You DO NOT have to be enrolled in Wintercount to participate in the contests.
For information and directions please contact:
Bob Sizemore
bobandcarolathome@yahoo.com
Home phone: 520-466-6104

March 1

Indoor Shoot at Jim's Pro Shop - Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC and locals. Range Fee $7. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring five darts with foreshafts rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $7 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left.
Fee, time, date & location subject to change...so please call ahead.
Contact: Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625;
Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us

March 14

Cypress Mill Stone Age Skills Convention
Wenmohs Ranch, Cypress Mill, Texas
ISAC, rabbitstick, flintknapping, etc.
Contact
raweye@yahoo.com

March 14-15
March 18

March 14 & 15-Muddy Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
March 18 Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

March 15

Texas Atlatl Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country,
contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM - 1 PM
More information available on-line:
http://www.austinarcheryclub.com

March 22

Glen Oechsner's Spring Fling, Campbellsport, Wisconsin
Noon to 5 o'clock, local contests and ISAC.
Contact: Glen Oechsner at (920) 533-5039 or Lenny Riemersma at (920) 528-7454
lenmaryr@dotnet.com

March 22

Indoor Shoot at Jim's Pro Shop - Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC and locals. Range Fee $7. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring five darts with foreshafts rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $7 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left.
Fee, time, date & location subject to change...so please call ahead.
Contact: Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625;
Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us

March 27-29

Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, Nevada
ISAC competitions Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 3-D atlatl contest Saturday, Group Dinner Saturday night, with campfire activities to follow. Group camping at the Beehive Campground from Friday through Sunday.
Contact Tom Mills at
paleoaleo@yahoo.com

April 3-5

Horse Arena Atlatl Shoot - Sortore Farm - Friendship, New York
ISAC, IASAC, NYAA Events and fully insured (4 pm Fri – noon Sun). One mile south of Interstate I-86 (Southern Tier Expressway, Route 17), Friendship Exit (29) on the east side of Route 275 (on your left coming from the expressway). The site has heated kitchen, shower, toilet, running water, electric outlets and plenty of camping room. Note this is an active horse farm - no dogs please.
For more information contact Bonnie Sortore (716) 307-4449 or Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625.

April 5

Spring Knap-In & Paleo Thing Spring Fling
Chelsea Rod & Gun, Chelsea, Michigan
3-D, ISAC
Noon - 4 p.m.
$10 range fee
For updated information check
www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan:
primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

April 18

Raging Cow
Grinnell College campus, Grinnell, Iowa
ISAC, Cow, and other events. Additional ISAC Friday evening and Sunday morning.
Contact John Whittaker,
whittake@grinnell.edu

April 18

Archeology Day – Wooster College
Wooster, Ohio
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact: Ray Strischeck (
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-593-2365

April 18-19
April 23

April 18 & 19-Blooming Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
April 23 Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

April 19

Texas Atlatl Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country,
contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM - 1 PM
More information available on-line:
http://www.austinarcheryclub.com

April 23-26

North Georgia Arrowhead Makers Show & Primitive Arts Festival
ISAC & IAS competitions all four days.
For info contact- Doug Leeth
iceagearts@carolina.rr.com

April 24-26

Earthday Gathering and Mastodon Open
389 Simkin Rd. Elmira, New York
ISAC, IASAC, Hunters Animal Round, Distance throw, Individuals, Team competition, NYAA Qualifying. A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
Contact: Jack; 570-888-8258
rjrowe93@gmail.com or Tom Goble; 607-215-9405

May 1-3

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, Tennessee
Spring Knap-In and ISAC
Contact Keith Wimberley at
Keith.Wimberley@state.tn.us

May 2

17th Annual Fremont Indian State Park Atlatl Competition
Near Richfield, Utah
Off Interstate 70
Held in conjunction with a Spring Festival which includes a Flint Knap-in and a Mountain Man Rendezvous. It is sponsored locally so there are no entry fees and there will be awards given.
Contact staff at the Fremont Indian State Park and Museum (435) 527-4631 Office
(435) 527-4735 Fax or Bevan Monroe at
bevanmonroe@utah.gov

May 2-3

Horicon Marsh Archeology Weekend, Horicon, Wisconsin
Demonstrations and local contests, ISAC both days.
Contact: Glen Oechsner at 920 533-5039

May 2-3

Wausau School Forest, Mosinee, Wisconsin
Demonstration and ISAC on Saturday. ISAC only on Sunday.
Contact Lenny Riemersma at 920 528-7454 or
lenmaryr@dotnet.com

May 3

Cinco de Mayo
Klimowicz residence, Fenton, Michigan
3-D, ISAC
12 - 5 p.m.
Potlatch
For updated information check
www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan:
primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

May 8

The Ohio Atlatl Association teaches 900 children on this day at the
Zaleski State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Ohio
ISACs, IASACs and Ohio local events from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Contact: Steve R. Barnett
barnz@juno.com (740) 698-6553

May 8-10

Fogelman's, Turbotville, Pennsylvania
ISAC, Local, probably more.
Camping. Bring a dish.
Contact Gary at (570) 437-3698 or
iam@indian-artifacts.net

May 15-17

Lexington Knap-In
Lexington, Kentucky
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact: Ray Strischeck (
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-593-2365

May 15-17

Atlatl competition in conjunction with the Osage Knap-in.
ISAC all three days; additional contests on Saturday.
Held at the "Brady Show Grounds" near Booneville, Missouri
on I-70, just east of Booneville exit 111.
Contact Ron Mertz (314)628-9376 or
devoemertz@sbcglobal.net.

May 16-17

Green Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

May 17

Texas Atlatl Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country, contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM - 1 PM
More information available on-line:
http://www.austinarcheryclub.com

May 17

**CANCELLED**
Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at
www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

May 22-24

Letchworth State ParkCastile, New York
ISAC, IASAC (Fri 4pm-Sun 4pm), New York Atlatl Association, Inc. events (Team, Individual, Hunter and European) except during picnic time noted below.
NYAA fully insured event.
"Learn to Catch a Fish Family Picnic" 11am - 4pm on Sat with no fishing license required at a stocked trout pond, free picnic & door prizes, "Spear-fishing" Carp Target Derby and a variety of learning stations. "Red, White and Blue Balloon Rally" with massed balloon flights at 6:30pm Fri-Sun and 6am Sat-Mon, weather permitting.
Nearby camping, cabins and lodging available.
Call Douglas Bassett 585-493-3625 for information.

May 22-24

**CANCELLED**
Jersey Rock & Shoot, 88 Angen Rd., Washington, New Jersey
ISAC's, IASAC, local hunters Animal Round course, Team competition.
Camping on site.
A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
For information contact Bob Bronish
schpubbs@netzero.net (908-698-3483)
or Erich Zeh
eandnzeh@aol.com

June 5-7

Genesee Valley Living History Weekend, Maple Lane RV Park, Cuba, New York
ISAC's, IASAC, hunters Animal Round, Distance throw, Individuals, Team competition, NYAA Qualifying.
Camping for tents or RV's with showers/laundry on site.
A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
For information contact Douglas Bassett 585-493-3625
or Linda Brundage
atlatldart1@gmail.com

June 12-14

Atlatl-in-Action
389 Simkin Rd. Elmira, New York
ISAC, IASAC, Hunters Animal Round, Distance throw, Individuals, Team competition, NYAA Qualifying. A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
Contact: Jack 570-888-8258
rjrowe93@gmail.com or Tom Goble; 607-215-9405

June 13

Platte Ridge County Park
Near Kansas City, Missouri
Atlatl contests, including the ISAC, and demonstrations10:00 am - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Ron Mertz,
devoemertz@sbcglobal.net or 314-628-9376 .

June 13-14

Fort Firelands
Fireland RV Park on Lake Erie, Ohio
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact: Ray Strischek (
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-593-2365

June 13-14

Fat Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

June 14

Henschals Artifact Museum, New Holstein, Wisconsin
Badger State Artifact Show
9a.m. until 3p.m. Demonstrations, local contests, ISAC.
Contact Lenny Riemersma at 920528-7454 or
lenmaryr@dotnet.com

June 19-21

Annual Meadowcroft Atlatl Event, Avella, Pennsylvania
Local contests and ISACs all 3 days.
Friday starts after 12 noon, 10:00 to 5:00 Sat, 10:00 to 3:30 Sunday.
Contact Margie
theatlatl@1st.net or (740) 264-1755

June 21

Texas Atlatl Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country, contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM - 1 PM
More information available on-line:
http://www.austinarcheryclub.com

June 21

Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at
www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

June 25-28

Terry Keefer Memorial Atlatl Tournament, Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania
ISACs, IASAC, hunters Animal Round. Camping on site
A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
For information contact Tim Jackson
PaTeePee@aol.com (814-684-0402)
or Gary Beers 814-687-4372

June 26-27

Kicking Bear at Deerasic Park, Cambridge, Ohio
OAA will provide instruction for 300 kids from 4:00 pm Friday through 4:00 pm Saturday. ISAC, IASAC, and Ohio Locals.
Contact Ray Strischek,
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com for more information.

July 3-5

Hueston Woods Atlatl Event
Hueston Woods State Park
, Ohio

ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Chad Wilson (
chadrwilson@gmail.com) or
Ray Strischek (
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-593-2365

July 3-5

11th Annual Foothill-Mountain Atlatl and Bow Open, Wyoming
This is the only remaining annual atlatl competition in Wyoming. It is a three-day camping event in a beautiful location that offers a challenging competition and big fun for all ages.
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

July 10-12

2009 Annual Meeting of the World Atlatl Association
& State Atlatl Championship
Chelsea Rod & Gun, Chelsea, Michigan
European, 3-D, ISAC, Popinjay
ISAC Only Friday Evening, all contests Saturday and Sunday
$10 range fee
www.michiganatlatl.org/2009_world_atlatl_association_annual_meeting
For more information contact Dan Hovater at hovaterdan@yahoo.com

July 17-19

OAA Flint Ridge Meet
Flint Ridge State Park near Brownsville, Ohio
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact: Ray Strischek (
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-593-2365

July 18-19

Smoky Hollow Rendezvous, Cascade, Wisconsin
July 18 - Demo, ISAC, ISSAC, Hunter's Round
July 19 - ISAC, ISSAC only
Contact Len Riemersma at (920) 528-7454 or
lenmaryr@dotnet.com

July 19

Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at
www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

July 22-24

Echoes in Time
Willamette Mission State Park, Salem, Oregon
ISAC and novelty throw
Contact Bob Kitch at (509) 493-1971 or (541) 806-1971

July 23-25

Athens Public Library, Home Street, Athens, Ohio
OAA will provide an oral history of the atlatl on Thursday 7/23 evening. Demonstration and contests all day Friday and Saturday.
ISAC, IASAC, and Ohio Locals.
Contact Ray Strischek,
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com for more information.

July 23-26

Atlatl Rattle at Green Flats – Hancock, New York
ISAC, IASAC, and locals. New York Atlatl Association, Inc. events (Individuals, Hunters & European).
NYAA fully insured.
Final Team Championships held on the grounds of Ray Turner’s Casa de Fumo.
For more information contact Gary Fogelman (570) 437-3698,
iam@indian-artifacts.net

July 25

Prairie Festival at U.W.C. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Demo, ISAC, ISSAC
Contact Len Riemersma at (920) 528-7454 or
lenmaryr@dotnet.com

August 1

Conneaut Lake (formerly Saegertown), Pennsylvania
New location, 1 day only artifact show and atlatl contest.
To be held at the Stable Pit and Pub Banquet Hall in Conneaut Lake, Pa., on Rt. 18 N., Crawford Co. in Northwest Pennsylvania. To get to the show from the south (I-80), take I-79 north to exit 147. From the north (I-90) take I-79 south to exit 147. (Watch for construction at this exit. You may have to take a detour). Take Rt. 322 W. to Conneaut Lake. Just before you get to Conneaut Lake, at the red light for Rt. 18 N., make a right turn. Just go a short distance and the Pub will be on your left. Watch for signs. Exit 147 is under construction.
Contact Gary at (570) 437-3698.

August 8

Ancient Ways at Sugarloaf Preserve
Sugarloaf Preserve, Walnut Creek, California
10 a.m.
Atlatl Competition comes to Sugarloaf! Join us for an adventurous day as we go back in time to experience primitive technology through contests, games, and activities. Try your skill at tossing the Atlatl, "The Atom Bomb of the Stone Age." Throw the Rabbitstick, the American Indian "boomerang" that doesn’t come back! Contest winners will receive arrowheads made from bone. Make and spin an acorn top. Play stick dice and other games. Make simple crafts from cattails and tules.
An ISAC will also be held.
Please call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899 ext. 2665.

August 8-9

Howard Community Day – Howard, New York
ISAC, IASAC, and locals. New York Atlatl Association, Inc. events and fully insured. Saturday at the Carl M. Willis Memorial Park (3582 County Route 70A) and Sunday across the road at Mike’s house. Last chance to enter the Hunters, Individual or European rounds. For more information contact Mike Waters (607) 661-8445,
dartman22002@yahoo.com

August 13-17

GLP Summer Gathering
Bois Blanc Island
, Michigan

European, ISAC
All day each of the four days during the annual primitive skills gathering.
For updated information check
www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan:
primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

August 14

That Dam ISAC Albany, Ohio
Friday evening on pond dam at Steve's House near Albany, OH
ISAC and IASAC
Contact Steve Barnett
barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or
Ray Strischek
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

August 15

Laguna Niguel, California
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
Contact Jim Winn:
Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949-347-1230)

August 15-16

Tenth Annual Albany Ohio Atlatl Contest's
Albany Riding Club, corner of Ohio State Route's 32 and 681.
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Steve Barnett
barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or
Ray Strischek
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

August 15-16

Hot Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

August 16

Texas Atlatl Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country, contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM - 1 PM
More information available on-line:
http://www.austinarcheryclub.com

August 22

Indian Artifacts and Gun Show & Atlatl Competition
Jefferson County Fair Grounds, Brookville, Pennsylvania
Route 80 Exit 81
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ISAC and IASAC
Beginners welcome - hands-on instruction
The gun show will feature all types of antique firearms through 1898. The artifact exhibit will feature both prehistoric and historic artifact displays, flintknapping, and artifact identification.
Contact Edward Kaufman at (814) 764-3874 or
lenwood@clarion-net.com
Ken Burkett at (814) 365-5563 or
burken@adelphia.net
or George Miller at (814) 265-0435 or
gmiller@brockwaytv.com

August 27-30

Stone Tool Craftsman Show (Aug 29 & 30 10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Highbanks Recreation Area, north end of Letchworth State Park - Castile, New York
21st Annual Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition (State Round, Closest-to-Pin, Distance) Aug 28 & 29.
ISAC, IASAC, Hoop Toss, Throw Over the Gorge Qualifiers & wooded Animal Round all four days.
Handicapped Mammoth Hunt (Saturday) and Long Distance Accuracy and Atlatl Battle (Sunday).
New York Atlatl Association, Inc. insured event.
Stone Tool Show contact: Dana & Kay Klein 585-365-8048.
Atlatl Competition contact: Douglas Bassett 585-493-3625.

Sept. 4-6

Flint Ridge Lithic Society Knap-in
Flint Ridge State Park near Brownsville, Ohio
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Steve Barnett
barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or
Ray Strischek
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

Sept. 4-6

21st Annual Montana Mammoth Hunt
at the First People's Buffalo Jump State Park, near Ulm, Montana
ISAC all three days and European field round on Saturday and Sunday
Contact Robert Tompson at (406) 866-2219

Sept. 4-6

Tyoga Shoot-off
389 Simkin Rd. Elmira, New York
ISAC, IASAC, Hunters Animal Round, Distance throw, Individuals, Team competition, NYAA Qualifying. A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
Contact: Jack 570-888-8258
rjrowe93@gmail.com or Tom Goble; 607-215-9405

Sept. 5-6

Cool Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

Sept. 10-12

Game & Fish Expo atlatl hunt and ISAC. Casper, Wyoming
A major outdoor education exposition, a great family event.
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550).

Sept. 11-13

Cahokia Mounds atlatl event at the Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site
near Collinsville, Illinois
ISAC all three days with European and other contests on Saturday.
Contact Ron Mertz (314)628-9376 or
devoemertz@sbcglobal.net.

Sept. 12

South Texas Atlatl ISAC, Roma , Texas
For details contact:
azagathoth@hotmail.com

Sept. 16-20

Fall Osage Knap-In Atlatl Event
Boonville, Missouri
I-70, exit 111
Wed - ISAC
Thurs - ISAC, Throwing Workshop
Fri - ISAC, Atlatl/Dart Workshop
Sat - ISAC, Competitions with awards
Sun (am), ISAC only
Contact Jon Wood at
jswood@mcmsys.com or call (573) 881-6622

Sept. 18-20

Eleventh Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival
Lake Snowden, St. Rt 32, Albany, Ohio
www.pawpawfest.com
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Steve Barnett
barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or
Ray Strischek
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

Sept. 18-20

9th Annual First People's Buffalo Jump State Park Atlatl Contest, near Ulm, Montana
ISAC all three days and European field round on Saturday and Sunday
Contact Robert Tompson at (406) 866-2219

Sept. 18-20

Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison, Vermont

September 18: Atlatl Workshop. Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl will teach you modern and traditional techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting stone points, and cordage making. Enjoy atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Bob has taught primitive skills and the atlatl for 17 years. This is his 14th year at Chimney Point. $65 fee includes instruction and all materials. Pre-registration required. Vermont Archaeology Month program. Noon - 5:00 PM.

September 19: Fourteenth Annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship & Chimney Point Knap-In and Festival of Nations
Participate in or watch this annual championship, part of the Festival of Nations with the Crown Point, NY, State Historic Site. The sport of atlatl throwing is based on the ancient hunting technique of using the atlatl or spear thrower. Flint knapping and other Native American life and craft demonstrations. Pre-registration preferred. Champlain 400th signature event--Festival of Nations. Top Ten Vermont Fall Event. Co-sponsored by Vermont Archaeological Society. Vermont Archeology Month program. Camping at DAR State Park. 10:30 - 4:30 PM.

September 20: ISAC Atlatl Championship
Second day of atlatl International Standard Accuracy Competition. The Knap-in and Festival of Nations continues. After ISAC, master class/coaching for boys and girls. 10:00 AM.

(802) 759-2412 www.HistoricVermont.org/chimneypoint

Sept. 20

Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at
www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

Sept. 25-27

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, Tennessee
Fall Knap-In and ISAC
Contact Keith Wimberley at
Keith.Wimberley@state.tn.us

Sept. 26

Badu Park, Llano Texas
ISAC, atlatl and flint knapping
Contact:
martybobcat@yahoo.com

Sept. 26-27

Smoky Hollow Rendezvous, Cascade, Wisconsin
Sept. 26 - Demo, ISAC, ISSAC, Hunter's Round
Sept. 27 - ISAC, ISSAC only
Contact Len Riemersma at (920) 528-7454 or
lenmaryr@dotnet.com

Oct. 2-4

Lake Atwood Fall Festival
Lake Atwood, Ohio
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Ray Strischek
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com or (740) 593-2365 for more information.

Oct. 3

Oceanside, California
ISAC
Contact Chris Henry at
paleoarts@hotmail.com

Oct. 3-4

New England Atlatl Day
Hammonasset Festival, Hammonasset Beach State Park , Madison, Connecticut
ISAC and Local Competitions co-sponsored by the Friends of Hammonasset and the CT State Museum of Natural History / CT Archaeology Center.
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 4:00.
Camping available.
For more information contact Gary Nolf
gnolf@comcast.net

Oct. 3-4
Oct. 14

October 3 & 4-Falling Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
October 14 Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

Oct. 10

As part of the Hopewell Discovery Day at the Hopewell Culture National Historic Park, 16062 St. Rt. 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601,
OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. IASAC, ISAC, and Ohio locals. Saturday only, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) (740) 592-3465

Oct. 10

Bass Pro will host an atlatl competition at their Columbia, Missouri location from 10:00-4:00. Major competitions will include a 3-D course and the ISAC. (Field points required for 3-D course.)
Contact: Jon Wood at
jswood@mcmsys.com (573) 881-6622 or Ron Mertz at devoemertz@sbcglobal.net (314) 628-9376.

Oct. 10-11

Annual Candor Fall Festival Atlatl Contests and Demonstrations
at Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Route 96, Candor, New York
Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 both days.
ISAC, IAC and local contests and demonstrations.
For further information contact Bob or Cheryll Berg at 1-800-836-4520 or
Thunderbirdatlatl@gmail.com

Oct. 17

Tannu Tuva Memorial Fall Fling
Gilligan residence, Brighton, Michigan
3-D, ISAC
12 - 5 p.m.
Potlatch
For updated information check
www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan:
primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

Oct. 17

Laguna Niguel, California
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
Contact Jim Winn:
Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949-347-1230)

Oct. 24

Dundee Sportsman's Club
Dundee, Wisconsin Hwy 67.
Starting at noon.. ISAC, & local events.
Contact information: Leonard Riemersma (920) 528-7454
lenmaryr@dotnet.com

Oct. 24

Past Lifeways Celebration (formerly archaeology day)
O'Brien County Conservation Board at the Prairie Heritage Center, Iowa
10am-3pm
Come and celebrate past hunting technologies. Register for an atlatl competition with age and team categories, and an ISAC registered competion. See displays and participate in other activities. Stay for a lecture by Alexander Woods, who started the Iowa Atlatl team at the University of Iowa.
www.prairieheritagecenter.org

Oct. 30-31

Zaleski State Forest, Lake Hope Park Ohio ROAR days
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Steve Barnett
barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or
Ray Strischek
ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

Oct. 31

**RESCHEDULED**
Ninth Annual Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw
Blackwater Draw, New Mexico
The site is located along the road to Cannon Air Force Base (State Highway 467), about 6 miles north of Portales and 1 mile north of the turn to Oasis State Park. Registration and practice will start at 9:00 AM, with the Target Round begins at 10:00. The ISAC round will take place in the afternoon.
There will also be a flint-working demonstration and possibly other primitive skills at the site.
Contact:
David.Batten@enmu.edu or (505) 562-2750

Nov. 7

Indoor Shoot at Jim's Pro Shop - Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC and locals. Range Fee $8. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring primitive bow with arrows rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $8 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!
Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left.
Contact: RSVP to Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625;
Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us

Nov. 7-8

Rabbit and Coyote Hunt
La Monte, Missouri
Dusk and dawn coyote calling hunts. Day time rabbit hunts with beagles & ISAC .
Contact: Kevin Brauer @
brauer14us@yahoo.com or
Ron Mertz @
devoemertz@sbcglobal.net ((314) 628-9376).

Nov. 7-8
Nov. 11
Nov. 30

November 7 & 8-Frosty Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming November 11 & 30 Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson
wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard
coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

Nov. 14

San Marcos, Texas
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
For more info contact:
martybobcat@yahoo.com

Nov. 15

Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at
www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

Nov. 21

Indoor Shoot at Jim's Pro Shop - Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC and locals. Range Fee $8. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring primitive bow with arrows rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $8 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!
Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left.
Contact: RSVP to Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625;
Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us

Nov. 27

Turkey Toss
Klimowicz residence, Fenton, Michigan
3-D, ISAC
12 - 5 p.m.
Potlatch
For updated information check
www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan:
primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

Nov. 28

Laguna Niguel, California
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
Contact Jim Winn:
Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949-347-1230)

 North American Atlatl Competition Events for 2010

Jan. 29-31

Gator Knap-In
Stephen Foster State Park, White Springs, Florida
ISACs Sat. and Sun.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster/Events.cfm

Feb. 6

3nd Annual Archeolympics
Seminole Canyon State Park
, Texas

Contests include the atlatl and rabbit stick, plus a friction fire starting race.
Contact: Tanya.Petruney@tpwd.state.tx.us at (432) 292-4464

Feb. 13

Laguna Niguel, California 
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all. 
Contact Jim Winn: Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949) 347-1230

Feb. 13-20

Wintercount, Arizona.
50 miles South of Phoenix, Arizona. ISAC each day
"yes, 8 ISAC's in a row" 8 a.m. daily.
Field Round, Wednesday 17th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Distance Throw Thursday 18th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You do not have to be enrolled at Wintercount to compete. Everyone is welcome. Equipment and instruction available. Contact Bob Sizemore at: bobandcarolathome@yahoo.com or (520) 466-6104

Feb. 21

2nd Annual Texas Atlatl Championship Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country, contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM - 1 PM
More information available on-line:
http://www.austinarcheryclub.com

April 10

Laguna Niguel, California 
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all. 
Contact Jim Winn: Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949) 347-1230

Aug. 26-29

2010 Annual Meeting of the World Atlatl Association

Stone Tool Craftsman Show (Aug 28 & 29 10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Highbanks Recreation Area, north end of Letchworth State Park - Castile, New York
22nd Annual Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition (State Round, Closest-to-Pin, Distance) Aug 27 & 28.
ISAC, Hoop Toss, Throw Over the Gorge Qualifiers & wooded Animal Round all four days.
Handicapped Mammoth Hunt (Saturday) and Long Distance Accuracy and Atlatl Battle (Sunday).
New York Atlatl Association, Inc. insured event.
Stone Tool Show contact: Dana & Kay Klein 585-365-8048.
Atlatl Competition contact: Douglas Bassett 585-493-3625.

 

 

UK Events for 2009

Feb. 1

Chilly chuck-about
Oast Farm, Sussex
ISAC
Contact Neal Matheson at
akaisugi@yahoo.co.uk

Feb. 8-14

Flag Fen Bronze Age Site
Peterborough, Suffolk
A week-long primitive event including ISACs on the 8th and 14th, possibly a European field round, and certainly lots of good primitive skills, food and beer.
Attendees can stay in the roundhouses or tough guys can camp.
Contact David Sinfield at
bows@customarchery.net

May 2-4

Bushcraft Magazine Southeast Meet
Venue; Dering Farm, Egerton, near Ashford,
Kent
Courses, demonstrations and workshops include Wild Forage, Bowmaking, Ancient Technology (Atlatl making, Arrow & Dart Fletching and Bone Needle making), Tracking animals, Fire and Forge, Spoon Carving, Green Woodworking, Dyeing using wild and natural dyes, Firelighting and Fire building.
Costs for the weekend, including 3 courses/ workshops/demos per day, camping (tents only) and firewood;
£60 per person, £100 family of up to five. Single all day ticket £25 per person (accompanied single child under 11 FREE); Family of up to 5, £50.
www.bushcraft-magazine.co.uk

May 10

Beltane Boar Bash
Oast Farm, Buxted, Sussex
ISAC
Contact Neal Matheson at
akaisugi@yahoo.co.uk

June 20-21

Hands on History Event
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Sussex
Contact Neal Matheson at
akaisugi@yahoo.co.uk or visit the website http://www.bentley.org.uk/

July 26

Fun ISAC and barbecue to be held at Penny's Forge Nutley, Ashdown Forest (home of Winnie the Pooh), Sussex
The atlatl throwing will be free but if you wanna eat you should bring some meat.
Contact Neal Matheson at
akaisugi@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

Championnat d'Europe de tir aux armes préhistoriques 2009

 

 

date

site

pays

département/province

ISAC

1

21-22 février

Monteneuf

France

Morbihan

 

2

28-29 mars

Teyjat

 

 

 ISAC Sunday 29/03

3

04-05 avril

Rodez

France

Aveyron

ISAC saturday 04/04 & Sunday 05/04

4

11-12 avril

Oloron Sainte Marie

France

Pyrénées atlantiques

 

5

25-26 avril

Ramioul

Belgique

Liège

ISAC Sunday 26/04

6

02-03 mai

 

France

Oise-Picardie

 

7

09-10 mai

Val de Poix st Hubert

Belgique

Luxembourg

ISAC Saturday and/or Sunday 

8

30-31 mai

Neuilly s Marne

France

Seine St Denis

 

9

06-07 juin

Paléosite de Saint-Cézaire

France

Charente

ISAC Sunday 07/06

10

13-14 juin

Arino

Espana

Aragon

 

11

13-14 juin

Villejuif

France

Val de Marne

 

12

20-21 juin

Etiolles

France

Essones

 

13

27-28 juin

Historial de Vendée

France

Vendée

ISAC Saturday & Sunday

14

04-05 juillet

Quinson

France

Alpes de hte provence

ISAC Sunday 05/07

15

08-09 juillet

Nice

France

Alpes maritimes

ISAC Sunday 09/07

16

11-12 juillet

Tende

France

Alpes maritimes

ISAC Sunday 12/07

17

11-12 juillet

Saint Just

France

Ille et Vilaine

ISAC Sunday 12/07

18

18-19 juillet

Errentaria

Espana

Guipozkoa

 

19

18-19 juillet

Gross-Gerau

Deutchland

Francfort

ISAC Sunday 19/07

20

25-26 juillet

Colazza

Italia

 

ISAC Sunday 26/07

21

25-26 juillet

Tautavel

France

Pyrénées orientales

 

22

01-02 août

Boario

Italia

Trentino

ISAC Sunday 02/08

23

01-02 août

La Chapelle aux saints

France

Corrèze

ISAC saturday 01/08 & Sunday 02/08

24

08-09 août

Le Mas d'Azil

France

Ariège

 

25

08-09 août

Lejre

Denmark

Sjaelland

 

26

29-30 août

Courniou / St Pons de Thomières

France

Hérault

ISAC saturday 29/08 & Sunday 30/08

27

29-30 août

Pescheray

France

Sarthe

ISAC saturday 29/08 & Sunday 30/08

28

05-06 septembre

Nemours

France

Seine et Marne

ISAC Sunday 06/09

29

12-13 septembre

Brassempouy

France

Landes

ISAC Saturday 12/09 & Sunday 13/09

30

12-13 septembre

Gletterens

Suisse

 

 

31

19-20 septembre

Hundersingen

Deutchland

 

ISAC Sunday 20/09

32

19-20 septembre

Zonhoven

Belgique

Limburg

ISAC Sunday 20/09

33

26-27septembre

Bruniquel

France

Tarn et Garonne

ISAC saturday 26/09 & Sunday 27/09

34

26-27septembre

Marpent

France

Nord

 

35

03-04 octobre

Bougon

France

Deux-Sèvres

ISAC Sunday 04/10

36

10-11 octobre

Pinar

Espana

Granada

 

37

17-18 octobre

Sergeac

France

Dordogne

ISAC 17/10 & 18/10

 

21 novembre

Bruniquel

France

Tarn et Garonne

ISAC

38

05-06 décembre

Auneau

France

Eur et Loire

 

 

pour plus d'info contact : christian.lepers@swde.be