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Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park will celebrate World Atlatl Day with a weekend long event celebrating the atlatl.  ISACs will be scheduled each day in addition to the main State competition on Saturday.  Visiting the Old Stone Fort is an event in itself.  The Old Stone Fort is a hilltop Woodland Period mound site situated between two scenic rivers.  Nearly 4,000 feet of the mounds still exist for visitors to observe.  Come join us.

ISAC, locals & Atlatl Day on Saturday. A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event. Usually after 4pm Friday until 1pm Sunday. Contact Douglas Bassett. dglsbassett@gmail.com or text (585) 313-7111.

World Atlatl Day Competition and ISAC. ~Contact: Glen Oechsner (920) 533-5039

Come celebrate all things Atlatl!  There will be an ISAC of course,  a hunters challenge, Modified European round, and other atlatl games.  All in beautiful and archeologically significant  Graham Cave state park.

New location: Mike Lestor’s home, 35110 Salem School Lot Rd., Langsville, OH 45741

OAA will host atlatl accuracy contests – Ohio locals, ISAC, World Atlatl Day team contests. 10:00 am – 2:00pm. We will observe social distancing and participants will pull their own darts to minimize contact. No instruction will take place. Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351

Contact Tom for more information at 603-707-91-95.

June 12 & 13 at Steve and Barbara Spencer’s home 3840 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO ISAC’s Friday and Saturday evening after 4:00 p.m. and Saturday.

For questions contact Steve or Barb at barbspencer@cebridge.net or call 660-359-7597.

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OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC, and Ohio locals.  Demonstrations, craft and food vendors, music, and a variety of games and things to do. Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553.

Fire to Fire Gathering. Tabiona, UT. June 13-20th
Contact James Turner (970) 946-2096 el_lobo_solo@hotmail.com
ISACs each day. Equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.

ISAC and fun throws..all equipment provided…please contact me and make sure we can still throw

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Noon Friday till 2:00 Sunday (Eastern Time). ISAC all 3 days. Local contests w prizes Saturday. Demo and instruction available.  Potluck (bring a covered dish to share..meat provided) Saturday evening. Primitive camping w flush toilets available. No showers. For more info or questions call Margie and Frank @ 1.740.264.1755 OR email margieandfrank@hotmail.com.

Meadowcroft Rockshelter Dig into archaeological evidence that reveals the earliest signs of human habitation dating back 16,000 years in North America.

Celebrate the Solstice with a natural backdrop.

Locals and ISACs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call or text Douglas Bassett at (585)-313-7111 to confirm details and your attendance. Event typically runs between 4pm Friday to 1pm Sunday

ISAC and fun throws..all equipment provided…please contact me and make sure we can still throw

New location: Steve Barnetts’s House, 33399 Myers Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45679

OAA will conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC and Ohio locals. 10:00 – 2:00. No admittance into the house. OAA will observe social distancing, with participants pulling their own darts.

Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351.

For publishing in THE ATLATL Autumn newsletter: remember the newsletter deadline is July 1. Send information to theatlatl@gmail.com or mail Frank Lukes at 3809 Broadview Road, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 USA or telephone [011-1] 765-250-8234.

San Adrian-Zegama (Gipuzkoa, Basque Country), as activities to enhance the Palaeolithic site of San Adrian cave. Contact Jesús Tapia at jtapia@aranzadi.eus for more information.

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OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC and Ohio locals. Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Primitive camping available.

Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351.

6 miles north of St. Ignatius, Montana, on Hwy 93 at mile post 39 (on East side of Highway – follow the signs)

ISAC throw each day with Longbow and Black Powder Competition. Primitive Camping and Modern Camping available on site.

Contact: Bob Kitch 541-806-4771  or Ft. Connah 406-210-9824.

ISAC each day ~ Contact: Lenny Riemersma (920) 917-0335

Errenteria (Gipuzkoa, Basque Country), as activities to enhance the Palaeolithic sites of Aitzbitarte III-IV caves. Contact Jesús Tapia at jtapia@aranzadi.eus for more information.

Country Fun Atlatl and ISAC Tournament at the Hamilton Barn Saturday, August 1, 2020 beginning at 4:00 p.m. practice throws beginning at 4:00, ISAC’s and other completions to follow for an event filled evening. Address is 33160 E 132nd Place   Davis City, IA (MO  Sometimes on GPS’s). This tournament location may be found by taking Hwy V north out of Cainsville, MO.   Go about 6 miles then turn left onto gravel road 137th St.     Next intersection turn right onto 330 Ave.  Go 1/2 mile turn right onto 132nd Place or the road right behind the white house.  You will see the barn on the hilltop. Bring your favorite snack for added enjoyment. Watch for signs or call Marcia at 669-893-5598 or 660-425-0604 or Barb at 660-359-7597

August 7-8 at Steve and Barbara Spencer’s home 3840 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO; both Friday and Saturday ISAC ‘s after 4:00 p.m. For questions contact Steve or Barb at barbspencer@cebridge.net or call 660-359-7597.

That Dam ISAC – ISAC and Ohio locals.

5:00 pm – dark (or thereabouts).  Contact Ray Strischek (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351 or  Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553 more information.

Twenty-first Annual Albany Throw. OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC, and Ohio locals. Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553.

Held at the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Elk Expo, Elk County Visitor’s Center, Benzette, PA, among the PA Wild Elk Herd. ISACs both days. We welcome first time atlatl throwers. Atlatl and darts provided for your use. Target of prehistoric species “Mammoth.” Knap-In on both days. For more information, contact: Ken Burkett, 814-849-0077 or email kburkett-jchc@windstream.net; George Miller 814-590-6462 or email gmmiller@brockwaytv.com; Bernie Kostic 814-375-4914 or email bjkostic@verizon.net.

Flint Ridge Lithic Society Knap-In. – OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC, and Ohio locals. Lots of booths, flintknapping, crafts, etc. Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351 or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553.

Camping and RV Space Available. ISACs every day. Contact Glenn Fretwell at 541-586-2477 for more information.

~ISAC all four days~ Various competitions and ISAC.

7 September         ISAC (A.M. ONLY)

~Contact: Gordy Behrendt (262) 334-5099

Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville, PA. Antique Firearms through 1898, Prehistoric and Historic Artifacts and a Knap-In. ISAC. For more information on the event, contact Ken Berkett, 814-849-0077 or email at kburkett-jchc@windstream.net, or George Miller, 814-590-6462 or email gmmiller@brockwayt.com.

Rabbit Stick Primitive Skills Gathering. Rexburg, ID. Sept. 11-18th
Contact James Turner (970) 946-2096 el_lobo_solo@hotmail.com
ISACs each day. Equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.

Twenty-second annual PawPaw festival. OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC, and Ohio locals. Lots of booths, crafts, pawpaw food and information. Friday evening (4:00) for atlatl, through Sunday afternoon. Admission fee per car. No pets allowed. Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351, Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553, or visit Ohiopawpawfestival.com.

~ ISAC Each Day ~Contact:  Lenny Riemersma (920) 917-0335

CHIMNEY POINT * 12:00 – 5:00 PM * $70

Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl teach traditional and modern 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. Pre-registration required. Fee includes instruction and materials. Vermont Archaeology Month event.

CHIMNEY POINT * 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM * COMPETITORS: $7 PRE-REGISTERED, $8 SAME-DAY REGISTRATION * VISITORS: $5 ADULT, FREE UNDER 15

Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Children’s activities. Workshops and demonstrations on crafts and skills from ancient to Woodland times.  Try your hand at stone tool-making (flint-knapping) and Woodland pottery. Learn how the colonists made fire. Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event.

Van Meter State Park will host the Annual Archeology Day and newly added Atlatl Throw on Friday and Saturday September 25 & 26 at the Large Shelter House 32146 N Hwy 122 Miami, MO. ISAC throws will be held Friday evening and Saturday when throwers are ready. The Archeology experience will be held on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 1:00. Learning about and trying out Atlatl Throwing will be available for all ages. Primitive & electric camping sites are available. For questions contact: Kaylee Holt Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center 660-886-7537 or Steve Spencer 660-359-7597.

For publishing in THE ATLATL Winter newsletter: remember the newsletter deadline is October 1. Send information to theatlatl@gmail.com or mail Frank Lukes at 3809 Broadview Road, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 USA or telephone [011-1] 765-250-8234.

Indian Mounds Festival, across the street from The Plains Elementary School.  OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC and Ohio locals. Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Contact Ray Strischek (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351, or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553 for more information.

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park will hold its annual Knap-in and Archaeoskills Event the first weekend of October.  Atlatl demonstrations will take place all weekend with ISACs taking place each day.  There will also be an open throw developed by the park.  Prizes will be awarded to the open throw winners of each division.  Other Native American trades will be demonstrated as well.  Come visit us and walk the trail around the beautiful setting of the Old Stone Fort while you are here.  The 2,000 year old mound site is quiet impressive.

Local atlatl contests all day on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ISAC on Saturday, Oct. 10, during day and Sunday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m.  For further information contact Bob and Cheryll Berg at contact@thunderbirdatlatl.com or 607-659-3854.

Demos and ISAC.  ~Contact: Glen Oechsner  (920) 533-5039

16-18  October       Muskrat City Rendezvous ~ ISAC Each Day

E4879 First Road. Kewaunee, WI. 54216

Contact: Lenny (920) 917-0335

Oct 16 at Steve and Barbara Spencer’s home 3840 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO; ISAC ‘s after 4:00 p.m. For questions contact Steve or Barb at barbspencer@cebridge.net or call 660-359-7597.

Dundee Sportsmen’s Club, ISAC, European Round, 3-D Targets, and other competitions.

~Contact: Lenny Riemersma (920) 917-0335  wisatlatl@gmail.com

Ohio ROAR Days – OAA will provide instruction and conduct atlatl accuracy contests. ISAC and Ohio locals. Friday evening (4:00) for atlatl, all day Saturday. Camping available.

Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553.

ISAC Rules

• 6.5 The throwing season for a given calendar year will be from January 1 to November 30. The results from contests held in December will not be accepted for record.
• 6.5a To be accepted for record, the results of contests held in November must be sent to the WAA official score keeper by December 7.

For publishing in THE ATLATL Spring newsletter: remember the newsletter deadline is January 1. Send information to theatlatl@gmail.com or mail Frank Lukes at 3809 Broadview Road, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 USA or telephone [011-1] 765-250-8234.

For publishing in THE ATLATL Summer newsletter: remember the newsletter deadline is April 1. Send information to theatlatl@gmail.com or mail Frank Lukes at 3809 Broadview Road, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 USA or telephone [011-1] 765-250-8234.