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Date: Friday, June 09, 2000 1:49 PM
Subject: Target archery supplement (fwd)


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SCA TARGET ARCHERY 
SUPPLEMENTARY RECOMMENDATIONS 
 
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
 
1.   Any type of quiver may be used, with the exception of one that attaches to the
     bow.
 
2.   It is recommended that arm and/or finger protection be used, according to the
     preference of the archer.
 
3.   It is strongly recommended that the ends of the string be served, and that a
     serving cover the nocking area of the string. It should be noted that Japanese and
     Flemish style strings, which are rarely served at the ends, are acceptable.

RANGE SET-UP

     It is recommended that the range and safety zone be posted with signs in
     addition to the required perimeter markers of ropes, poles, etc.
 
SUGGESTED RANGE DIMENSIONS
 
     The following are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target
     and specialty competitions. These are general guidelines. The actual sizes may
     vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on
     the side of safety with too much space than not enough.
 
For Target Shoots:
 
1.   The safety zone behind the farthest target should extend at least 40 yards back, or
     for 1/2 the distance from the line to the farthest target, whichever is greater. 
 
2.   For shoots of 50 yards or less, the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and
     targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the
     shooting line to a line even with the furthest target, and continue straight back
     from there to the required distance. 

3.   For shoots of over 50 yards, the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and
     targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the
     shooting line to a line 50 yards away or 1/4 the distance to the far end of the
     safety zone, whichever is greater, and continue straight back from there to the
     required distance. 
For Specialty Shoots:
 
1.   For clout shoots, the safety zone should extend beyond the target for at least 1/2
     the target distance, and to each side for at least 1/5 the target distance. (It is
     recommended that the Target Archery Marshal arrange for any archers who are
     not familiar with clout shooting to practice in advance. They should start with
     their bows aimed at a low angle and work their way up. This will help prevent
     overshooting the safety zone.)
 
2.   For flight shoots, the safety zone distance should be at least 300 yards, or the
     maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. It is not recommended that a flight
     shoot be held if space is limited.

3.   For roving courses, the safety zone distance shall be a minimum of one and one-
     half times the distance to the target.  Include special consideration for the angles
     and distances required for the other targets in the course.  No target should be
     placed within the shooter's line of sight with another target.


RANGE COURTESY:

1.   When going to retrieve arrows, first pick up any of your arrows lying short of the
     target.

2.   Remove arrows by "worrying" them out. Do not yank them out. 
 
3.   Do not handle anyone's equipment unless you have asked for and received the
     owner's permission.
 
4.   Do not remove other archers' arrows unless you have asked for and received the
     owner's permission.
 
5.   Keep distraction of the archers on the shooting line to a minimum.