Bob Hudson 2011
ATHLETE BIOGRAPHY / PROFILE - Bob Hudson
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Feb. 2nd, 1968
Home Town: Moose Jaw
Province: Saskatchewan
Club: Spiritwood Spirited Arrows
Bow: APA
Handedness: Right
Category: Disabled Open Compound
Types of Archery Pursued (indoor target, outdoor target, 3D indoor, 3D outdoor, field): Outdoor Target – FITA 1440 and 720
Personal Coach’s Name: Ken Chipley
School (if applicable):
Career (if applicable): Self- Employed – Outdoor Powered Equipment Technician
Why and when did you get involved in archery? After accident, wanted to continue participating in sports, love hunting with bow so put the two together
Hours of practice per week: various (anywhere from 5 to 15 hours depending on week)
Archery Goals:
Short Term Goals: do well at World’s inTurin,Italy
Long Term Goals: make it on the Canadian team to the Paralympics 2012
Previous National Team Member:
Yes / No: Yes
Event(s) & Year(s): since 2006
Major Canadian Tournament Results:
Event: Outdoor Nationals
Year: 2007
Division: Men’s Disabled Open Compound
Placing: 2nd inCanada
Ranking (if applicable)
Major International Tournament Results:
Event: Para-Archery International Event
Year: 2009
Division: Men’s Disabled Open Compound
Placing: 9th in world
Other Athletic Interests & Accomplishments Outside of Archery: continue to hunt, skidoo, quad, and play various sports
Personal Interests & Accomplishments Outside of Archery: love working with small engines, received diploma in Outdoor Powered Engine Technician program in 2010
