The Arc Club Montceau Bourgogne kicked off the indoor archery season on the weekend of October 11–12, 2026, hosting approximately 60 competitors from multiple clubs at the boulodrome in Montceau-les-Mines, L’infoRmateur de Bourgogne reported. Competing on their home turf, Montceau archers secured numerous podium finishes across youth and adult categories.
Youth Archers Lead the Season Opening
Young competitors set the pace for the host club during the weekend tournament. In the U11 girls’ division, Elisa claimed first place in her very first competitive outing. The U13 boys’ category featured a complete sweep for Montceau-les-Mines, with Martin taking the top step of the podium, Jarod finishing second, and Ilan placing third.
In the U15 divisions, Agathe captured first place among the girls, while Thomas secured second place in the boys’ competition. The U18 girls’ bracket produced another clean sweep for the host club, as Elsa won gold, Zoé took silver, and Lilly earned bronze. Their teammate Léa finished fourth in the same category.
Adult Competitors Sustain the Momentum
Senior divisions saw continued success for the host club’s roster. In the S1 men’s category, Kevin finished first, and Louis secured third place. Fabien claimed the gold medal in the S2 men’s division, where teammate Christophe placed third. Additional S2 finishes for Montceau included Alex in fifth, Greg in sixth, Mathieu in ninth, and Sylvain in tenth.
In the S3 categories, Pascale won the women’s division. François took second place in the men’s S3 competition, and Patrick finished fourth.
Community Support and Event Operations
The tournament relied on the coordination of local volunteers and officials to run smoothly. Gérard and Jean-Jacques served as the competition referees, while volunteers managed the venue and refreshment stands. The Club Cœur Et Santé Montceau les Mines association attended the event to provide demonstrations on adapted physical activity and first aid. The city of Montceau-les-Mines supplied the boulodrome venue for the weekend fixture.
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