In message <001401c10a12$c3acb7d0$650a0a0a@baronbows.com>
ansteorra-archery@ansteorra.org writes:
> I think that it is possible that we already have too many authorizations.
>
> First, I think it is the job of the marshallate in inspection.  We already
> have a separate marshallate authorization for combat archery and those
> marshals should know how all the requirements and know how inspect the
> equipment to make sure it meets the requirements.We don't trust that bows
> and crossbows are combat legal just because they came from a certain
> manufacturer, we still inspect them.

I agree that the archery marshallate job to inspect ALL equipment prior to it
entering on the field.
>
> I don't think we need more levels of authorizations but I do think we need
> to do a better job at authorizing combat archers.  We see people all the
> time who don't know they need a Gauntlet of their bow hand, don't know there
> is a minimum range, don't know they cant glean arrows, don't know shafts
> have to be taped, etc.  This is an overall authorization problem.
>
> Sometimes we are too fast and loose with our authorizations and we need to
> do a better job.
>
> We need to do a better job of authorizing combat archers.  I personally
> would like to see at least a two part authorization process.  First, a
> written multiple choice test that shows knowledge of the rules, armor and
> equipment requirements, etc.  Second, a sort of practical test were they
> have to show knowledge of the equipment and show that they can do a basic
> safety inspection of their own equipment and perform safely.  I perhaps
> third an observation period.  What I mean is that if an unknown person shows
> up to me tomorrow and can spout all the rules and can show me he knows his
> equipment, I don't think that necessarily means he is ready to be authorized
> or that I should authorize him.  Ideally I would like to see the guy around
> several times and understand that he "knows" the stuff rather than having
> just perhaps memorized it the night before so he can satisfy a marshal.
>
I agree that that we are sometimes too fast in authorizing CA especially before
GW or for melee events.

I disagree that a written test be required for authorization, that start to
create more paper work than really needed, There are some people that may be
good at taken a written test and not be able to perform the requirements, or
that the individual cant pass or has problems with written test but can perform
the requirements to be a CA. I also agree to a observation period,  this would
show that an individual knows how to inspect his equipment and constantly
perform on the melee field in a safe manner.
>

HL Roger

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