[Ansteorra-archery] [Mm] How to increase TA, TW, and CA

Lawrence huntsmanlance at cox.net
Wed Jan 14 00:38:40 PST 2009


Hey here is an idea.....

Make up a bumper sticker that says "Follow Me To The Archery Field!"  and
have our lovely Lady's wear them!!! : ) 

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From: ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Shell
Atwood
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:36 AM
To: 'Archery within the Kingdom of Ansteorra'
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] [Mm] How to increase TA, TW, and CA

Yes, absolutely.  And I very much liked the idea of utilizing scoreboards so
folks can see a visual representation of where folks are in the standings -
where we are in the overall competition - and what's coming up next.  An
individual handling a scoreboard and answering patron questions might work
out well.  And since it's very unlikely I'll be able to shoot by Beltain,
I'd be happy to offer my services to our marshals in charge.

And I definitely want to continue with the freshmen table like we've had at
the last couple of events.  With pavilions up for shade, some goodies to
snack and sip on, and someone there to answer questions and keep folks in
the know - could be a great event!

-----Original Message-----
From: ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Lawrence
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:26 AM
To: 'Archery within the Kingdom of Ansteorra'
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] [Mm] How to increase TA, TW, and CA

Debbie, I really liked reading your post from a somewhat outsiders view.
When you are into it like we are you forget such things!

The things that really stood out to me from your post were....

That most of the people that come to watch don't understand how the shoots
are set up or scored. That is a great point! Even though the archers
participating are very friendly and would be happy to answer questions
usually they are so involved with the shoot that if someone doesn't just
walk up and ask they wouldn't think of it.

So maybe a write up about the shoot, how it is going to run, scored and such
should be put in a highly visible place at the field so anyone coming up
would have any questions answered.

The other is that each event should be well planned out and written down. We
could post these at the gate, ask for the details to be announced at
mourning court, and then we can get someone to go herald before something
starts.....there are plenty of us to take turns doing so. 

We could make a few signs to put on the main paths directing people to where
the field will be....and maybe even have the different starting times listed
on them.

 Because of your post I just thought about something......it would probably
be a good idea to run a thread on the other list asking the general populace
for their ideas and input.

Lance





-----Original Message-----
From: ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of D Barr
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:22 AM
To: ansteorra-archery at lists.ansteorra.org
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] [Mm] How to increase TA, TW, and CA

Just to throw my two cents in:

As someone who would like to participate, but rarely has the time, I've
started noticing things from a spectator's standpoint.

Our biggest issues are that we are usually located so far away from the main
event area, and often are hard to find.  Sometimes I don't even know that
there was archery at an event until the thank-you's go out, or the winner is
announced in court.  The second biggest issue is that, since archery is
located so far away, even when someone wants to watch a particular part of
the archery competition, they don't know when it is.  The options seem to be
to sit and watch archery all day, or check on it to see who has done what
(and often times the other archery spectators don't know), or just forget
about it all together.
:/  It is very difficult to watch chivalric combat and archery at the same
event because the schedules are so fluid for each.

A few things that would reduce these issues and bring in more spectators
would be:
**Set up banners and signs, not just at the range, but directing people to
the range.
**Bribing a herald.  I have attended one event where the archery marshal
secured a herald, and this helped immensely!  (Yes, I saw the previous
discussion about the difficulty of this, but they are well worth the
effort.) **Set up a score board; or something that explains the basics of
scoring each event that is being held.  I have found it difficult in the
past to find someone who could explain what is going on to me, because those
who know are either running it or competing in it, and the spectators don't
know. :)  This could be as simple as:
         1) [forgive me, I've forgotten the name of this]: Three large
concentric circles are marked on the ground using flag markers.  The
archers' goal is to land their arrows as close to the center as possible (of
course).  The difficulty lies in judging the distance, while ensuring the
arrows can fly the distance required.  Points are determined by ....
         2) Combat Archery Box Tourney:  Two 10 foot squares are marked on
the ground, with 30 feet between the closest edges.  One combat archer
stands within each square.  Each tries to shoot the other, without being
shot themselves, and without stepping out of their square.  Points are given
for: .....
        And etc.

**Even if you can't get a herald, get someone who likes to talk to people to
wander around and encourage people to go down to the archery shoot.  Perhaps
they could even be equipped with a walkie-talkie, so they can keep an ear on
the schedule and happenings at the range, and update people accordingly.
(Heck, maybe even the bribed herald could use that. ;) ) **And of course it
always helps draw people out if there is an area or a time where non-archers
or beginning archers can practice shooting.
However, I know there aren't always time or resources for that.

So essentially, let people know that archery is there, and as much as
possible, keep them appraised of the schedule.  Mark the route to the range,
so that people can find it.  Have brief explanations of what is happening
available, just in case none of the marshals or participants are available
to answer questions.  But the most helpful thing would be the herald. ;-)

--Debbie
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