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Compagnie d'Arc d'Amiens

The Compagnie d'Arc d'Amiens is an archery club founded on 14 November 1803 in Amiens and affiliated to the Fédération française de tir à l'arc [fr] and the Fédération française handisport [fr].[1]

Compagnie d'Arc d'Amiens
Full nameCompagnie Fondamentale des Chevaliers et Archers d'Amiens
SportArchery
Founded14 November 1803
Based inAmiens
Location15 rue de Lannoy
Amiens
 France
CEOPaul Foulon
Affiliation(s)Fédération française de tir à l'arc [fr]
Members91 (2012)
Label FFTA Label Bronze
Websitecie-arc-amiens.com

History edit

 
Pietro Perugino, representation of Saint Sebastian (around 1500), Paris, Louvre.

Urban Militia edit

The armed troops were instituted for the defense and the police of the city of Amiens shortly after 1117, following the victory of the rebels against the seigniorial tyranny. The archers of the urban militia of Amiens were grouped in a group called the Grand Oath (Grand Serment), which consisted of 90 men recruited from the most notable families of the bourgeoisie. On an unknown date, perhaps towards the end of the fifteenth century, a Little Oath (Petit Serment) was made up, made up of 60 men. The members of the Oaths had to swear during their admissions to respect the Statutes of the group, the authority of the Captain and that of the city's Mayor. These 150 archers formed, with 60 crossbowmen, the specialized troops of the small municipal army. With the advent of firearms at the end of the 16th century, 60 arquebusiers and 80 couleuvriniers were added to their ranks.

The Oaths were religious associations placed under the patronage of Saint Sebastian for the Grand Oath and Saint Christine for the Petit Oath, both killed by being riddled with arrows. The "Grand Oath" celebrated a solemn mass on the day of its patron, 20 January, on the left side altar of the Église Saint-Leu d'Amiens [fr].

The archers of the city were deployed in the service of the King on numerous occasions, in particular at the battle of Bouvines in 1214. During the Hundred Years' War, they were opposed several times, to the English archers, better armed, their bows being high two meters allowed their arrows to be sent over two hundred meters.

The Garden of the Grand Oath (Jardin du Grand Serment) is located against the ramparts from the 15th century to 1790, today from the Baraban bridge to the Célestins bridge. The Tir à l'oiseau [fr] (Bird shooting) was practiced there, then after the seventeenth century the Tir au berceau. The name of the rue des Archers (Archer's street) is a last memory of this garden.[2] In this place, the militia organized once a year a contest whose goal was to touch a 3D representation of a bird, the first archer to succeed was named Roy for the year. If an archer succeeded three years in a row, he became Emperor. These titles gave rise to honors and privileges. This discipline is still practiced today, a title of Roitelet was even added for young people.[3]

Peaceful meetings took place between Oaths from different cities, even distant ones. These games were called the Noble Days (Nobles jours). The messenger bringing the invitation received gifts, money or jewels from the municipality.

Privileged company edit

 
Wood bird used for the Tir à l'oiseau [fr].

The progress of armaments involves the disappearance of the bow in favor of the arquebus. Archers were still commissioned at the time of Louis XIV, notably at the siege of Arras, Saint-Omer or Dunkirk, but only to escort prisoners or ammunition convoy.

The Oath loses its militia status and becomes a privileged Company. The advantages of archers are however maintained: exemptions from taxes and charges, watchtower, accommodation for warriors. They benefited in particular from the Franc salé (salty Franc): they did not pay, on the salt they bought, the heavy tax of Gabelle du sel. These advantages had made them called the Franc-archer. In return, the city only asked them for fairly sparse police or ceremonial services. They must place themselves at the disposal of the authority in case of alarms, fires, riots ... They take rank in uniform with their weapons at religious or civil events: Feast of Corpus Christi, Saint John's Eve, Te Deum and fireworks on anniversary of victories, entries of great figures...

The archers no longer wore either helmets or chain mail, but a white cloth coat with blue faces trimmed with silver; blue vest, panties and stockings; white and blue plumed tricorne; white wool epaulettes; the sword at the side; on the chest, a medal bearing the image of Saint Sebastian.

During the parade, at the head of their procession, we find the drums and the fifes followed by the Banner Holder. The banner embroidered with the date of 1733 has entered the Musée de Picardie.

During 17th century the Tir au Berceau became a regular practice, but the annual Tir à l'oiseau competition was maintained. Meetings with foreign companies are no longer called Noble Days, but Provincial Prices or General Prices, depending on the distance from the participating cities.

While the old Statutes were drawn up by each Oath and therefore differed from city to city, a common law was accepted by almost all the Companies in the 18th century. It is still in place today after some modifications over time. It is the General Regulations in 70 articles, published in 1733 by Henri Charles Arnauld de Pomponne, Abbot of Saint-Médard de Soissons, who qualified himself as Grand Master of the Archery of the Arc in France because the relics of Saint Sebastian were brought to his Abbey in 840.

The French Revolution suppressed all associations. The Privileged Companies were dissolved on June 13, 1790 and their property was sold on January 16, 1792.

Sport Association edit

At the beginning of the 19th century, the archers regrouped in a Society for leisure and sports. The Fundamental Company of the Knights and Archers of Amiens (Compagnie fondamentale des chevaliers et archers d'Amiens) was created on November 14, 1803, by the descendants of Officers of the Company of the 18th century, Gérard and Madaré.

The city of Amiens owned up to four associations of archers simultaneously. When the train station was established in 1845, railway workers formed a Société du Nord (Society of North) which had land at the corner of the Voirie and Boulevard de l'Est (currently Boulevard d'Alsace Lorraine). This society was fleeting. Another society, the Francs Archers, celebrates its patronal feast on the same day at the Église Saint-Jacques d'Amiens [fr].

In 1903, for the centenary of the reorganization of the company, a banner is offered to them, it will be blessed by the Daveluy abbey.[4]

The Fundamental Company of the Knights and Archers of Amiens remains the company which has known how to last over time despite the changes of premises. It had to change its location, staying in turn: at Bastion de Longueville, Rue du Vivier, near by Boulevard Fontaine (currently Boulevard Carnot), on Bastion de Guyencourt, in the old ditch against Boulevard Saint-Jacques (currently Boulevard Faidherbe). In 1913, the patron of Amiens Edmond Soyez financed the current stand, 15 rue de Lannoy.

The archer no longer has a uniform, but he must wear a cap decorated with a few archery emblems. Companies are federated into Regional Rounds: that of Amiens is part of the Ronde de Picardie formed by 24 Companies. In all the Rounds, each year the clubs organize the Bouquet Provincial [fr] in turn. This celebration is the opening day of a competition between Companies of the Round which takes place every Sunday of the summer. The first was organized in 1903 for the centenary of the Company.[1][5][6]

Today edit

Currently, the club is affiliated to the Fédération française de tir à l'arc [fr] which awarded it the Bronze Label.[7][8] The official club outfit is white pants, a white polo shirt, with the club logo on the chest and Amiens written in red on the back.

In 2012, the club had 95 licensees.[9]

Organization edit

  • Captain / President: Paul Foulon[10]
  • Lieutenant / Vice-President: Claude Cagé
  • Treasurer: Christian Trefcon
  • Vice-Treasurer: Arnaud Jesson
  • Secretary: Elise Foulon
  • Vice-Secretary: Nathalie Dupont
  • Board's members:
    • Christine Thomas
    • Eric Cadran
    • Gautier Gente
    • Pascal Gerbet
    • Laurent Coffinier
    • Sébastien Tétu

Formers Captains edit

 
Elie Goubet, captain of the Compagnie d'arc d'Amiens from 1898 to 1899 and from 1904 to 1905.
 
Germain Magnier, captain from 1951 to 1974 and connétable of the Compagnie d'arc d'Amiens.
Former captains of the privileg company[11]
Beginning End Name
1790 Théodore Joseph Gérard[12]
Former captains of the Compagnie d'arc d'Amiens[11]
Beginning End Name
1803 1806 Picard Binard
1806 1822 Roussel
1822 1835 Joron
1835 1836 Hubault
1836 1837 Serres
1837 1841 Pierre Hubault
1841 1844 Louis Garaux
1844 1846 Harlay
1846 1851 Adolphe Hubault
1851 1852 Garaux
1852 1853 Daugez
1853 1854 Laborie
1854 1869 Père Julien[13]
1869 1870 Napoléon Duriez
1870 1881 Père Maintenez
1881 1882 Julien
1882 1887 Père Maintenez
1887 1888 Victor Maintenay[14]
1888 1893 Napoléon Duriez
1893 1898 Emile Vaquez
1898 1899 Elie Goubet
1899 1902 Emile Vaquez
1902 1904 Emile Vandekerkove[15]
1904 1905 Elie Goubet
1905 1921 Fernand Desprez
1921 1923 Fernand Desprez
1923 1945 Fernand Desprez
1935 1939 Daniel Vandekerkhove[16][15][17][note 1]
1945 1951 Victor Lefevre
1951 1974 Germain Magnier
1974 1995 Marcel Lucas
1995 2002 Michel Warluzelle

Events edit

The club organize an indoor, an outdoor/Fédéral and a field competition every year, usually in the Samara Arboretum, and a junior competition.

Internal events edit

Each year a tir à l'oiseau [fr] (shooting bird) take place to determine the Roy of the compagny. Sinde 1978, this competition is also open to children who can become Roitelet(te). A variant has also been created for compound bows, the winner win a K d'or.

Bouquet provincial edit

 
Amiens, Bouquet provincial de 1911

The bouquet provincial [fr] (provincial bouquet) has been organized in Amiens five times, in 1893, 1899, 1903, 1911 and 1939.[18][19]

In 1899, 100 companies participate with a total of 1500 archers.[20]

On 7 June 1903, the Compagnie d'Arc d'Amiens organize the bouquet provincial [fr] with the assistance of the 'Union des francs-archers. 150 companies were at the parade.[21]

On 7 May 1911, the parade take place in front of Amiens Cathedral.

Championnat de France 2012 edit

From 29 August to 1 September 2012, the Compagnie d'Arc d'Amiens organizes the French Archery Championships at the Hippodrome du petit Saint-Jean [fr].[9] This is the first France championship organized in Amiens.[22] The company receives the 2012 sports event award (prix de la manifestation sportive 2012) for this event.[23] The results for Recurve bow are:[24]

Championnat de France 2012's results, organised in Amiens
Category Rank Archer Club
Femmes   Médaille d'or Cyrielle Cotry Les Archers de Compiègne
  Médaille d'argent Bérengère Schuh La Sentinelle de Brienon sur Armançon
  Médaille de bronze Sophie Dodémont Compagnie d'arc de Villiers-le-Bel
Hommes   Médaille d'or Thomas Faucheron Compagnie d’archers de Rennes
  Médaille d'argent Gaël Prévost Les Archers riomois
  Médaille de bronze Romain Girouille Compagnie d’archers de Rennes

Infrastructures edit

Jeu d'arc edit

 
Jeu d'Arc of the Compagnie d'Arc d'Amiens

Since 1913, thanks to the patron Edmond Soyez, the association's head office is located at 15 rue de Lannoy in Amiens. The second jeu d'arc was offered to the company by the constable[16] Gérard De Berny (1880-1957).[25] As the association is the owner, the training sessions are open to the public without any schedule restrictions for club members. This place includes a salle d'armes (weapon's room) where archers can mount their bows, and 2 jeu d'arc with a distance of about 50 meters each. The total length of this place is therefore about 120 meters. For a width of about 8 meters, the land being located between the houses.

Gymnasium edit

 
Gymnasium Jean Renaux in Amiens

For the winter season, trainings sessions takes place at the Jean Renaux gymnasium in the north district of Amiens. Its length allows shots up to 40 meters. The indoor competitions organized during the year by the club generally take place in this gymnasium.

Honours edit

[note 2]

National edit

Championnat de France de tir fédéral edit

Year Archer Rank Category
2000[26] Justine Cotrel   1 Cadette Women - Recurve
Céline Garçon   2 Junior Women - Recurve
2001[26] Marian Dode   1 Benjamin Men - Recurve
Céline Garçon   1 Junior Women - Recurve

Championnat de France de tir nature edit

Year Archer Rank Category
2017[27] Clément Thomas   2 Junior Men - Compound without sight
Christine Thomas   2 Vétéran Women - Compound without sight
2018[28]   1
2019[29]   2

Championnat de France de tir 3D edit

Year Archer Rank Category
2017[30] Clément Thomas   1 Junior Men - Compound without sight
Christine Thomas   3 Vétéran Women - Compound without sight
2019[31]   2 Senior 2 Women - Compound without sight

Championnat de France de tir Beursault edit

Year Archer Rank Category
1955[32] Fernande Magnier   3 Dame
1959[33]   1
2000 [26] Marian Dode   1 Benjamin Men - Recurve
Céline Garçon   1 Senior Women - Recurve
Justine Cotrel   3 Cadette Women - Recurve
2001[26] Marian Dode   1 Benjamin Men - Recurve
Céline Garçon   3 Senior Women - Recurve
2002[26]   1
2003[26] Sylvain Vicogne   2 Senior Men - Recurve
2004[34] Christian Trefcon   3 Vétéran Men - Recurve
2005[35] Sylvain Vicogne   2 Senior Men - Recurve
2016[36] Philippe Thebault   3 Super Vétéran Men - Recurve
2017[37] Anais Leneutre-Bourhis   3 Senior Women - Recurve

Championnat de France de tir sur cible en plein air edit

Year Archer Rank Category
1955[32] Fernande Magnier   3 Dame

Championnat de France universitaire edit

Year Archer(s) Rank Category University
2020[38] Florent Wiart
Sébastien Tétu[39] 		  3 Team - Recurve UPJV

International edit

World Firefighters Games edit

Year Archer Rank Category
2000[40] Sylvain Vicogne   1 Senior Men - Recurve
2002[41]
2004[42]
2008[43]   3

World Police and Fire Games edit

Year Archer Rank Category
2003[44] Sylvain Vicogne   1 Senior Men - Recurve
2005[45]   2

World Field Archery Championships edit

Year Archer Rank Category
1986[46] Pascal Colmaire   1 Mixed team

European Field Archery Championships edit

Year Archer Rank Category
1986[47] Pascal Colmaire   1 Mixed team

Further reading edit

  • Janvier, Auguste (1851). Notice historique sur la milice amiénoise: milice communale, garde bourgeoise et compagnies privilégiées (in French). Amiens: Duval et Herment.
  • Soyez, Edmond (1907). Chapelle et confrérie de Saint-Sébastien à Amiens (in French). Amiens: Yvert et Tellier.
  • Arnauld de Pomponne, Henri-Charles (1733). E. Leconte (ed.). Statuts et règlements généraux pour toutes les Compagnies du noble jeu de l'arc & Confrairies de Saint Sebastien, dans le royaume de France (PDF) (in French). Fontaine. p. 29. ISBN 978-2-35422-261-1.

External links edit

Notes and references edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ The archives of the company are incomplete, they establish a presidency of Fernand Desprez between 1923 and 1945. But the newspaper articles establish that Daniel Vandekerkhove is president at least between 1935 and 1939.
  2. ^ For international or university competitions, archers were members of the club during the championship.

References edit

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