EVESHAM archers kicked off the indoor season's campaigns with the first leg of the British Archer Postal League.

Shooting the 60 arrow Port-smouth round at a 60cm face, Malcolm Porter led the way with a good 574 from a possible 600.

Peter Williams was a close second on 571 while Laurence Gregory notched up 570.

David Burns recorded 537 with Peter Gregory (522) completing the Olympic Bow A team.

Andrew Crowther registered an admirable 520 to take top spot in the B team and received a club Portsmouth medal for a first league score of 500.

Roger Tuff made 514 and Barbara Stanway 505, while Helen Gath (499) missed out on an award by a single point. Lesley Howells entered 478.

Fine rounds were also submitted by new junior members Natalie Miller (347), Shadi Ali (302) and Matthew Grove (301).

Ian Trout (535) was the premier compound bow archer, who score only the inner tens, while Jacquie Williams (518) claimed a 500 medal and the second A team place.

Chris Howells amassed 498 with Matthew Haines (292) concluding the B team.