Terminiello on Target: Revere Photographer Wins Special Award at Archery Nationals

Al Terminiello Jr. has participated in the sport of archery since his days at Revere High School as a popular student in the Class of 1971.

While Terminiello has taken home some major awards throughout his career, the well-known professional photographer experienced “a career highlight” at the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Annual National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky.

Competing in the Silver Seniors Division at the event held at the Kentucky International Convention Center before 2,000 spectators, Terminiello, 68, received the Robin Hood Award for a feat that requires exceptional accuracy.

Using his customary 50-pound Bowtech bow, Terminiello launched an arrow that hit the ‘X’ spot in the dead center of the single-spot target located 60 feet away.

“I then followed it with another arrow directly behind it and drove the arrow into the previous arrow,” related Terminiello. “The NFAA has an award for that – the Robin Hood Award.”

What makes his achievement so impressive is that Terminiello was competing side-by-side in a row of 200 archers all shooting arrow simulataneously.

“You’re in a 22-inch box and literally almost touching the adjacent competitors,” said Terminiello.

Proud of his Performance

Terminiello, who finished 41st in his division at the national event, began competing in archery at the age of 14.

“I’m very happy with the way I shot in the Nationals,” said Terminiello. “The NFAA gave me a “Robin Hood” patch for my shirt and a certificate. My photo will be placed on the wall at the NFAA headquarters in South Dakota and my name will likely be in one of the national archery magazines. This award was certainly one of the highlights of my archery career.”

Terminiello does his training at Big Al’s Archery’s Paradise in Salisbury. “Danny Zecker is the owner and operator, and that’s we get all my equipment,” said Terminiello. “Danny does a tremendous job, and he runs a great shop. He stands behind all his products and he’s taken a special interest in my career. I’m grateful to Danny for all the help he’s given me in the sport.”

What’s next for award-winning archer Al Terminiello Jr.?

“I want to compete in Las Vegas,” said Terminiello. “I’ve been in tournaments in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont – but I want to go to Vegas. That’s my goal.”

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