[Ansteorra-archery] Children's Archery

[Ld. Cian Rhys Gravenor]

I may be getting ready to step in it, but I know several baronies that have had a youth program for many years. Admittedly there are rather few participants and I agree we can do  more to recruit the children. On the other hand we have quite a few wee folk participate in archery at the events I frequent. I think local marshals are doing a pretty good job though and I would like to give them props for all they are doing to bring in new blood. 

Cian

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On Apr 30, 2013, at 9:33 AM, "Frank Schalles" <francisschalles at gmail.com> wrote:

> Archers!
> 
> I was reviewing the youth SCORES page at SCA and realized we need to
> step up our youth archery program.
> 
> I realize that there are local groups that are naturally teaching
> their youths, and we thank you. We have, I think, shied away from
> youth SCA activities due to past legal complications. But I believe
> that youth Archery is a program that, with the parents participation,
> can safely teach Archery in a group setting.
> 
> There are some local groups that have started to hold youth (Children)
> Archery Royal Rounds at events, but the lack of youth names on the SCA
> SCORES web page suggest that we have a missed opportunity. Our SCA
> children are our SCA future, what we mentor and teach is what they
> will do when they are in charge.
> 
> I ask each local Archery group set aside a few minutes each practice
> to mentor the youth in your group. And when you plan a Royal Round for
> Adults, consider doing one for the youth. Better yet, hold a Royal
> Rounds specifically for the youth at least once every 3 months. Make
> it special, invite other groups to attend, hold a revel, recognize
> each youth as a member of the Archery community, and in a few years
> from now, we will have many more talented and experienced Archers to
> carry on our our beloved SCA Archery programs.
> 
> 
> Yours In Service,
> LD. Francois de Lions,
> Keeper of the Royal Rounds, Ansteorra
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