Collinsville Barebow Hunters Club

20/04/2026

The Collinsville Barebow Hunters Club held their ABA round on Sunday, with 6 shooters taking to the creek course. It was good to see young Nate Linton back shooting, Nate travels down from the Burdekin to enjoy the sport, we also had a past member return to the club again, he is now a member and has joined ABA.
It was a hot morning on the course with some laughter and the usual yarn told, followed by a couple of coldies to finish the day.

12/04/2026

The Townsville District Bowhunters will be holding their Invitational Shoot over the May Day long weekend. For those travelling take care and stay safe.

23/03/2026

My post earlier regarding the Townsville District Bowhunters Invitational shoot dates was incorrect, dates are the May Day weekend. My mistake.

19/10/2025

This morning was our ABA shoot, Jeff, Phil and Dan braved the Ridge Range.

21/09/2025

From Tif & Debbie...

For those who plan on attending Glenville and Lynette's funeral.

Good evening,

As we will all be aware our archery community has had a huge loss with the devastating passing of Glenville and Lynette who were both devoted and passionate archers that were a big part of our Branch B Family.
We have been in contact with the family and have agreed to all archers performing a guard of honor with their bows at the funeral service. I have spoken with Ellis Brunker who has agreed for me to coordinate this with the family.
We have agreed that if all archers could wear their club shirts and jeans as this is something you would have always seen Glenville and Lynette wearing.
All archers will stand holding their bows with no arrows in the quiver please.
Once we have the confirmed date and information we will forward this to all clubs.
Please if you can circulate this through the clubs and anyone we have missed as I do not have all the contacts.
Any questions please give Debbie a call on 0407022906

To everyone grieving at this time please know we are thinking of you all and as a community we will all come together.

Regards
Tifannie and Debbie Lamb

17/09/2025

Funeral details for our beloved Glenville and Lynnette.
Club members feel free to wear your club shirts

11/09/2025

It is with deep sympathy that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of two of our much-loved members, Glenville and Lynette.

Their sudden loss has left a great sadness within our community, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their daughters, family, and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

They will be dearly missed but remembered always, and we take comfort in knowing they are now together in eternity.

12/08/2025

11/08/2025

This is a long post:

It goes without saying that this event would not have been made possible without the generous donations and sponsorship from our local businesses and community, from food supplies, prizes for our raffle or cash sponsorship, we would like to thank the following businesses/people:

Mitre 10 Bowen
Aurizon - Pring Depot
Star Liquor Bowen
Whateva Sports - Mount Isa
Collinsville hardware
Bowen Meat Supply
Pizza Hut Bowen
Careys Sportsland & Marine
Collinsville Pharmacy
LiveLife Pharmacy Bowen Plaza
Peries IGA Bowen
Bowen Outdoors and Disposals
Woolworths Bowen
Collinsville Post Office
Collinsville Workers Club
Helen Cox
Queensland Country Bank - Collinsville
Glenville Drinkwater
Chris and Kim Ahern
Phil Pavy

Thank you to Whitsunday Regional Council for supplying a marquee for the weekend.

Last but not least to our committee members that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything possible, preparing the course, taking nominations and score keeping, organising medals, keeping the generatos running, amenities clean etc.
Extra special thank you to Phil and Glenville for their contribution all year maintaining and preparing the grounds and equipment for this event.

A big thank you went to the Ahern family for catering and running the bar for the weekend.
To Chris Ahern for his 4am starts to make sure everyone had a hot breakfast, for keeping the generator going to keep the cold room running and endless hours in the kitchen preparing for the weekend (he is already planning next year’s menu)

Thank you to all, we appreciate you!

Chrissy Z cleaned up on the weekend with raffle prizes.

11/08/2025

That’s a wrap 🎬.
We had a fantastic weekend and would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who traveled to our small club’s annual invitational shoot.
We were pleased to host 39 competitors and appreciate your ongoing support.
The highest male score for the weekend was achieved by Matt Bremmer with 1500, and the highest female score was achieved by Chrissy Zirbel with 1306.
Hinchinbrook Archery Club
Full Boar Archers Inc.
Towers Bowhunters Inc
Townsville District Bowhunters Club
Mackay District Bowmen
(Please accept our apologies if we missed anyone.)

Until next year …..

06/08/2025

Only 2 more sleeps, our members are busy getting our club ready for this weekend.
Please remember, NO DOGS ALLOWED, NO EFTPOS available, please bring cash.
Yummy food and great raffle prizes, but best of all, good company and good fun.
See you there

Nominations are now open for our 2025 Invitational Shoot!
When: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August.
Early nominations help us to organise our event and would be greatly appreciated.
Hope to see you all there.
Please see attached flyer for more information.

03/08/2025

Please see information below regarding the axe and knife throwing events. We have been notified from ABA that we can not hold these events at our upcoming Invitational shoot next weekend.

“Due to the changes in various state laws regarding the possession of knives in
the community ABA national are seeking legal clarification regarding the
possession of these items for our Axe and Knife competition
All knife and axe throwing activities are being put on hold and must cease immediately while the State/Territory legislations are clarified.”

Thank you for your understanding.