It’s impressive to see the rich history and diverse accomplishments within the Northern Archers club. Each archer has contributed significantly to the sport, leaving a lasting impact on both the local and international levels. Here’s a summary of the notable archers mentioned.
Dell Roache:
- Achieved a remarkable record of winning all NSW and Australian Target Championships from 1957 to 1972.
- Competed in three World Championships in Sweden, Holland, and America.
- Despite retiring almost 50 years ago due to back problems, Dell Roache is still remembered as one of Australia’s most famous lady archers.
Margaret Ross (OAM 1982):
- An Australian Paralympic archer who competed at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics and the 1976 Toronto Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the archery Mixed Teams Open event.
- Received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1982 for her service to the disabled, particularly in the field of sport.
Scott Dumbrell:
- Won the Australian National Championships in 1979-80 and represented Australia in the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the Men’s Open Division.
- Achieved notable rankings at the World Archery Championships in 1979 and the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
Phil Oliviero:
- Remembered for his outstanding coaching and dedication to Northern Archers.
- Known for his proficiency with sighted and barebow recurve, compound, and traditional longbow.
- Contributed significantly to club management and the overall development of archers in the sport.
Michael Naray:
- Competed as an Olympic archer representing Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
- Achieved a notable performance in the ranking round and faced tough competition in the individual and team events.
Nicholas Kyriazis (Nic):
- Started archery training at Northern Archers and later joined Sydney Olympic Park Archery.
- Achieved numerous awards and trophies in the sport.
- Won the 2022 NSW State and National Field Championships for Open Male Recurve.
- Represented Australia at the 2022 World Archery Field Championships in Yankton, USA, ranking 14th overall from 250 participants.
- Currently focused on training for a potential representation at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Paul Butschek:
- His expertise and achievements have left a lasting mark on the sport. It’s especially remarkable that he holds several Australian records for Compound Bare bow, a testament to his skill and proficiency in this category.
- The fact that these records remain unbroken speaks to the excellence and enduring impact of Paul Butschek’s archery career.
- His dedication to the sport and his success in competitions have likely made him a respected figure within the archery community.
These archers have left a lasting legacy, showcasing the dedication, skill, and passion that define Northern Archers. Their stories contribute significantly to the club’s history and the broader narrative of Australian archery.