[Ansteorra-archery] Children's Archery

[Doug Copley]

Now THAT is an Awesome problem to have:-)

Vincenti


On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 2:06 PM, Patrick R <tex_yankee2004 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I guess we are lucky that many members of the rapier community come out
> and practice the day we have archery. We are talking to them about having
> someone bring out loaner gear in case there is someone who would like to
> give it a try. We even do an occasional BBQ which is a great draw for
> people. The only problem we are having now (and it is a good problem) is
> that we are going through so many targets and need to find an inexpensive
> backing so the targets last longer.
> Dante
>
>    *From:* "Epperson, Sheryl" <eppersos at oge.com>
> *To:* Archery within the Kingdom of Ansteorra <
> ansteorra-archery at lists.ansteorra.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:00 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Children's Archery
>
>  Another problem with working with the kids at practice is that at
> events, even if the parents aren’t interested in archery themselves, they
> can usually be talked into taking their kids to the archery range.
> However, getting them to take them to practice, since it usually isn’t held
> in conjunction with other practices and activities (chivalric, rapier,
> scribes, etc.) it takes up another afternoon/evening.
>
> Annabelle
>
> *From:* ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:
> ansteorra-archery-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] *On Behalf Of *Doug Copley
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:53 PM
> *To:* Archery within the Kingdom of Ansteorra
> *Subject:* Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Children's Archery
>
>  I agree that there are areas and groups that do pretty good. One thing
> that I have noticed is that we have MANY MANY kids (under 11 or 12) but
> that we do not have as many that are older than that. I know our son Baldo
> was pretty good archery and was shooting but once he hit about 14 the SCA
> was no longer "Cool" so he did not want to do it anymore:-( I think this
> happens with many of the kids in the SCA. One thing that had been discussed
> before and they recently setit up for IKAC and I believe we can now make it
> an option on the RR is to have both children (10, 15, 20 yards with timed
> at 10 yard) and a youth division that is 15, 20, 30 with a timed round at
> 15 yards. This MIGHT help or it might now. If it is available for us to use
> we should consider using it and making it available.
>
>  Vincenti
>
>  On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Ld. Cian Rhys Gravenor <
> metaldog00 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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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