Come to The 3^rd Annual Persied Primitive Arts Weekend at the Blue Heron
2361 Wait Corners Rd. Sherman, NY
Atlatl Competitions, Flint Knapping and more
August 6,7,8  Summer 2004!

     The "Chautauqua Spears" Atlatl Club has formally been in existence since 2002. We hold weekly league throws during the summer weather permitting. We also host Atlatl and Primitive Arts related events.  

Our weekly throws are usually held Thursday evening in Stockton, NY. Give us a call if your interested in joining our group or would like more information

Pictured below is from our Summer 2003 event at the Great Blue Heron Site in Sherman, NY.

Friday Night is our Infamous Torch Lit Throw, we use homemade torches to light the path to the target. 

atlatl  ät-lät 'l or ätl-ätl noun 1871, a device for throwing a spear or dart that consists of a rod or board with a projection (as a hook or thong) at the rear end to hold the weapon in place until released. Nahuatl, from atla, to throw

Most throwers take a step forward as they throw and end with the atlatl pointing at the target. There are no standards for a local contests and any target and distances can be used. 

In an ISAC (International Standard Accuracy Contest) targets must be of a size and dimension as laid out in the

The score on the target are 6,7,8,9,10 and X the X is a 10 and only used as a tie breaker. Three to five contestants take turns throwing 1 dart per round for 10 rounds, 5 each from 15 meters and 20 meters.

The basic idea behind using an atlatl (spear thrower) is to push a dart (spear) at the target. The dart has an indentation in the end that the atlatl spur fits into and with a little back pressure holds the dart in place. 

We think Flint Knappers are great!

Atlatl Throwing and Contests, ISAC, Flint Knapping, Making Fire, Hand Spinning, Primitive Cordage, Vendors and More!

Join us to watch the Persied Meteor Shower and learn or practice primitive skills. Participate in an International Atlatl (spear thrower) competition!
Camping ($10 fee, no hook ups)

Vendors, Please contact us in advance if possible, No Fee, (other than camping fee) but must be on topic.
At the Blue Heron, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman, NY
Directions:

From I-90, take the Westfield exit, Rt. 394 to Mayville, Rt. 430 to Sherman. Turn Left by the highway dept. barns, take the next Right onto Wait Corners Road.
From I-86 (rt. 17) Take the Sherman exit turn Right on Rt. 76, Left on Bailey Hill Road, Right onto Wait Corners Road.

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