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Who We Are Calendar General Rules on Host Ranges Members News Founding and Life Members Photos Locations LinksSoutheastern U.S. Knife Throwing
Championships, 14-15 Oct 2006
WHO WE ARE…
We are a non-profit club dedicated to the sport of throwing edged and/or pointed weapons (including knives, tomahawks, axes, spikes, etc.), open to all interested persons. We endorse and support the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame Association http://www.ikthof.com. Members are encouraged to join this organization, participate in the IKTHOFA ranking system, and attend regional and national championships.
Regular throwing sessions are on the second Sunday of every month (beginning in September 2005) from 1-4 pm, at the range of one of the members on a rotating basis. Contact Dr. Jay Dunbar [email: drjay(“at” symbol)magictortoise.com or 919-(919) 360-6419 for information.]
Active members pay a $10 per year “target fee,” distributed to those who host our monthly sessions for range and target maintenance. Those who attend monthly sessions may also pay a $2 “range fee” directly to the host of that session.
Looking to the future we are now in the planning stages to host the Southeastern U.S. Knife Throwing Championship, sanctioned by the IKTHOFA, in October 2006.
Officers (elected at our first meeting in September 2005)
President: James Sutton
Vice-President: John Hillson
Range Master: Arnold “Chief” Gold
Target Master: Allan Rosen
Tournament Coordinator: Beverly “Tex” James
Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Jay “Mr. Clean” Dunbar
CALENDAR
June 19, 2005, 1:00-4:00 pm. Throwing Seminar with Dr. Jay Dunbar. 15 Timberlyne Road, Chapel Hill. $25. (Weather Permitting: call if unsure: 919-(919) 360-6419)
August 14, 2005, 1:00-4:00 pm. Throwing Seminar with Dr. Jay Dunbar. 15 Timberlyne Road, Chapel Hill. $25. (Weather Permitting: call if unsure: 919-(919) 360-6419)
September 3, 4, and 5, 2005, Central USA Knife Throwing Championships, Austin TX (Saturday - 2nd Annual Gold Cup & 3rd Annual IKTHOF Induction; Sunday - Conventional Tournament, All Divisions; Monday - CUSKTC Mountain Man Tournament, All Divisions. More information and registration at ”Events” http://www.ikthof.com
September 11, 2005, 1-4 pm. First Bladeslingers Organizational Meeting and Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.. This is our first monthly meet! We will decide on an organization that will help us perpetuate the club, hold regular throwing sessions, and possibly a regional throwing event! This session is free… please come and support the club!
October 7-8, 2005, American Knife Throwers Alliance (AKTA) 10th Annual National Championships in Awendaw SC, hosted by Bobby Branton. http://www.akta-usa.com/news_and_updates.htm
October 9, 2005, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
November 13, 2005, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
December 11, 2005, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Year-End Challenge! Test yourself using IKTHOFA Rules. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
January 8, 2006, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
February 4-5, 2006, Southern U.S. Knife Throwing Championships hosted by Bill Page and Marlin Sims in Fayetteville GA. See this page for full information: SUSKTC
March 12, 2006, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
April 9, 2006, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
May 7, 2006, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
June 11, 2006, 1-4 pm. Bladeslingers Throwing Session. Location: 802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold's). See "Locations," below, for directions.
GENERAL RULES ON HOST RANGES
- Participants in monthly throwing sessions must be Carolina Bladeslingers in good standing.
- Respect the property and authority of the range host.
- Play safe. Be aware of bystanders and other throwers, and make sure they are aware of you. Throw at safe targets; beware of bounce-back.
- Spectators and those not currently throwing must be at least 20 ft. from the target, and must be attentive to the action.
- No alcohol or drugs are to be consumed before or during throwing sessions.
- There will be no foul language.
- A first aid kit must be available.
- Anyone not complying with these rules or displaying unsportsmanlike behavior will be asked to leave the site.
MEMBERS NEWS
Congratulations are due to world champion Richard Wesson of Charlotte, who traveled to Claremore OK for the 2nd Annual Che Che White Cloud World Knife Throwing Championships April 18-21, 2007, and WON the impalement event (throwing knives around a poster of Marilyn Monroe) with a score of 68 out of a possible 75. The prize was $300 and a belt buckle. Richard also took 3rd in Expert Knife, with a score of 201. The Bladeslingers were also well-represented at the 3rd Annual Southern US Knife Throwing Championships, March 10-11, 2007 in Fayetteville, GA. Richard Wesson took FIRST in the Expert Knife Division, and Tim Bass took FIRST in Men's Intermediate Hawk, with Richard taking 2nd and Taylor Bass, one of Tim's two throwing sons, taking 3rd in the same event. All three are from Charlotte.
Beverly James, Jim Coveney, and Dr. Jay Dunbar attended the Central U.S. Knife Throwing Championship in Austin Texas over Labor Day weekend, and had a fabulous time! Beverly came away with a plaque for 3rd Overall in the Women's Division (combined knife and tomahawk scores), and a hand-made leather with fringe and bead trim ditty bag from her participation, with Jim, in the Mountain Man competition. Dr. Jay accomplished two personal goals: to qualify in the Expert Division amid stiff competition, and to be elected to the Executive Board of the IKTHOF. The latter means he is able to test local throwers and certify their scores for national ranking in the IKTHOF system. See http://www.ikthof.com for details of this, and practice the format at our local monthly throws.
Three founding members are in process of building throwing ranges of their own: Beverly James, Arnold Gold, and Allan Rosen, joining Dr. Jay Dunbar as potential hosts for Bladeslingers monthly sessions.
Beverly James and Dr. Jay plan to attend South Austin Karate's Central USA Knife Throwing Championships in Austin TX September 3, 4, and 5, 2005. More information and registration at ”Events” http://www.ikthof.com
July 29-31, 2005: the Ohio Wild West Arts Club held its Regional Convention as part of the Annie Oakley Days Festival at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville OH. In the knife throwing event, each entrant threw two sets of ten knives from 8 feet, 12 feet, and 15+ feet. In a field of eleven adult throwers, Ed Imperatore of New Jersey took 1st place. Dr. Jay Dunbar took 2nd place, winning a custom bowie made by Joe Darrah. John and Monica Bailey performed their impressive whip and blade throwing act; Dick and Rose Haines, Joe Darrah, and Che Che Whitecloud were among those present.
Dr. Jay Dunbar attended the Southern U.S. Knife Throwing Championships in Fayetteville GA, February 26-27, 2005, hosted by Family Martial Arts / Kuk SoolWon. He came in sixth in Knife, and first Tomahawk, both in the Expert Division. The championships followed IKTHOFA rules, and were attended by Mike Bainton, Joe Darrah, Todd Abrams, Ron Thomas, Dave Smith, and Linda Brown (women’s champion, from AL) among others.
Dr. Jay Dunbar attended the American Knife Throwers Alliance (AKTA) 9th Annual National Championships in Awendaw SC, October 8-9, 2004, hosted by Bobby Branton.He came in sixth in 12 ft and 18 ft knife, and eighth in tomahawk. The Championships were attended by Che Che Whitecloud, Hall of Fame member of the IKTHOFA.
LOCATIONS
15 Timberlyne Road, Chapel Hill (Dr. Jay's):
From downtown: go north on Airport Rd. (MLKJr. Blvd., go through traffic lights at Rosemary, Hillsborough/Green, Estes, Piney Mt, Homestead, and one more…; then turn right at next light onto Weaver Dairy Rd; go six-tenths mile then turn right on Timberlyne; we are the 7th house on left. Park in the driveway if possible, especially if it has rained recently. Otherwise park along OUR SIDE of the road, from our mailbox to around the corner on Timberlyne Ct.
From I-40: Exit 266, go half a mile south on 86, left at light onto Weaver Dairy Rd, & see above.
From Durham, take 751, turn onto Erwin Rd (it “T’s” into 751 at a roundabout), turn R at light onto Whitfield, turn left onto Sunrise, turn right where it T’s into Weaver Dairy Rd,go through light at Silo, turn left onto Timberlyne, then see above.
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802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill (The Gold’s):
From the center of Carrboro (intersection of N. Greensboro St & Main) go west 3.4 miles on W. Main Street (it becomes Jones Ferry Road: you will pass under the 54-bypass and over University Lake). Turn Right onto Bowden Road. Go 0.8 mile, turn Left into driveway. Go 0.1 mile past pond on your right, turn Left and go 0.1 mile. The Gold’s is the first house on your right. Park in second driveway to left of the house, or along the margin. Range is to the right and behind the house. You may also take the 54-bypass around Chapel Hill, get off at the Jones Ferry Road exit, turn west on JFR to Bowden, then see above.