If you haven’t been to the Stone Tool Technology Show at Letchworth State Park, the 25th anniversary of this annual event is a great time to visit!
Flintknappers and Atlatlists from across the country will gather this weekend on the north end of beautiful Letchworth State Park (the Highbanks Recreation area) near Mt. Morris, NY. Letchworth also features a great weekend of atlatl contests, a Mountain Man encampment, and more. Camping is available.
There will be vendors will amazing crafts, good food, an auction, and great camaraderie. Stop by Thunderbird Atlatl’s booth near the atlatl range and visit. We will be offering atlatl and dart making workshops during the weekend.
Ready for a weekend of Atlatl Fun? The Stone Tool Craftsman Show at Letchworth State Park is the place to be. In this photo from a previous year, atlatlists join together to cast darts.
Thunderbird Atlatl is back at the Pennsic War through August 7. If you are on the Street of Gold, stop by our booth. You can try the atlatl on the Thrown Weapons range and check for the times of atlatl battles during the evening hours on the battle field.
Saturday, August 2, we spent a couple of fun hours at the Vestal Museum Sara Berg helped Cheryll Berg during the demonstration.
Our friend, fellow atlatlist and atlatl maker Brandon Anderson passed away Wednesday evening, July 30, at his home in Waverly, NY. Brandon has been involved with the atlatl world for many years. Over the years, he has helped the Thunderbird Atlatl shop greatly with his best friend John Jefferson.
Many of us know Brandon as “Groovy”, a word he used often and a name he called himself. “Groovy” Anderson loved to make atlatls and enjoyed atlatl competitions with his many friends on the atlatl circuit. He introduced the atlatl to many people and on his wedding day, atlatls were part of the ceremony.
The atlatl world and Brandon’s many friends will miss him. We are all more fortunate for having him in our lives these many years.
Thunderbird Atlatl wood darts all come with steel field points that are easy to purchase in the archery market. All our darts are tapered to fit 23/64 diameter field points. We mostly use 125 or 160 grain points. The points are glued on.
Our hunting darts arrive with field points. This makes it possible to practice with the same set of darts that will be used for hunting. Our Thunderbird Atlatl dart tips are tapered to fit almost any traditional broadhead on the market so you are not forced to use a proprietary type of point you can only get from one source. We offer and sell Ace Broadheads but other options can be used. If they break when you hit hard objects like rocks or trees, they usually break off just behind the dart point so you lose only 1/2 inch in re-tipping your darts.
World Atlatl Day is Saturday, June 7. There are a variety of events planned. Try to get to an event listed below or if you aren’t close enough to any of these events, you can set up your own event!
All you need to set up a World Atlatl Day event are a couple of friends with atlatl sets and enough space to cast atlatl darts.
World Atlatl Day (WAD) was created by Linda Brundage of the New York Atlatl Association in 2011. In 2012, members attending the World Atlatl Association’s annual meeting voted to officially recognize the first Saturday in June of each year as World Atlatl Day. A special score sheet and contest rules are available on the World Atlatl Association’s website.
June 6-8
WORLD ATLATL Day & Weekend Events Atlatl-in-Action
389 Simkin Rd. Elmira, New York
ISAC, Mastodon Open and NYAA events (Team, Individual, Hunter, Distance and European). A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
Contact: Jack (570) 888-8258 rjrowe93@gmail.com or Tom Goble; (607) 215-9405
World Atlatl Weekend
Fri ISAC 5:30. Sat. ISAC, full European,and State completion. 9:30 to 5:00 (bring a lunch and we will enjoy the day) Sunday ISAC at 10:00.
Granneman Field.4 miles west of Ottumwa, Iowa
Primitive camping on site.
Contact Roger at (641) 799-1219 or mrgranneman@pcsia.net
Kevin Dogg (641) 777-5053 or kevin doggverhulst@gmail.con
June 7 World Atlatl Day Events
World Atlatl Day
Sugarloaf Open Space, Walnut Creek, CA
Practice starts at 10 a.m. Contests follow. All equipment is provided, or use your own. Contact Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899 x2665. weidman@walnut-creek.org
World Atlatl Day
Athens Public Library, Home Street, Athens, Ohio 45710
The Ohio Atlatl Association (OAA) will host atlatl accuracy contests – Ohio locals, ISAC, IASAC, World Atlatl Day team contests. 10:00 am – 5:00pm.
Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) (740) 331-4351
World Atlatl Day Competition and ISAC
Glen Oechsner’s Residence. Campbellsport, Wisconsin
Contact Glen: (920) 533-5039
The Pennsylvania Miller Family ISAC and World Atlatl Day
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location 3168 Horizon Drive, Brockway, Pennsylvania 15824
Equipment and instruction for beginners will be provided
Contact Mike Segalla sega2010@gmail.com (814) 590-2329
George Miller gmmiller@brockwaytv.com (814) 590-6462
World Atlatl Day competition and ISAC
Gary Nolf Residence Westbrook Connecticut 10:00-4:00
Contact Gary gnolf@comcast.net (860) 575-4263
World Atlatl Day Event at Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona
9 a.m. – Noon
World Atlatl Day contest will happen as people show up.
Contact Albert Abril aabril1@cox.net
World Atlatl Day and Fat Blanket Atlatl Throw & ISAC
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Russell Richard coyoteclown@aol.com (307) 772-0550 for location and time.
World Atlatl Day (WAD) was initiated by Linda Brundage of the New York Atlatl Association in 2011. In 2012, members attending the World Atlatl Association’s annual meeting voted to officially recognize the first Saturday in June of each year as World Atlatl Day. A special score sheet and contest rules are available on the World Atlatl Association’s website.
If you cannot make it to any of the listed events, set up an event of your own and participate in
World Atlatl Day! Check here for the instructions for World Atlatl Day and the score sheet. Students from Stevens Point University and teachers from various schools in Wisconsin were involved in an outdoor education workshop taught by Atlalist Lenny Riemersma. The students used Thunderbird Atlatl atlatl kits and darts for the workshop. Notice the Thunderbird Atlatl catalog being held up in the background! Maybe some of the participants will be taking part in World Atlatl Day.
