The heat has caused me to mispell today, that should read forbid m'lords! The Ghost --- The Ghost > wrote: >Oh heaven forbig m"lord, do not allow that to happen as it would take away from the sheer joy of having you on the field! > >The Ghost > >--- "Khailil The Sarclander" >> wrote: >>Agreeded, It will be along time before my Bow sees the Light of day again. >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "The Ghost" >>To: >>Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 10:29 AM >>Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Arrow approval >> >> >>Let us keep in mind that the SCA is a organization that thrives of >>participation from members. While I am sure that safety is of the utmost >>importance, let us not become like our government and become so obtrusive >>that no one wants to participate anymore, simply because the sheer fun is >>gone! >> >>The Ghost >> >>--- Kenneth c Elwood >>> wrote: >>>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 >>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Ansteorra-archery mailing list >>>> Ansteorra-archery@ansteorra.org >>>> http://www.ansteorra.org/mailman/listinfo/ansteorra-archery >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Ansteorra-archery mailing list >>>Ansteorra-archery@ansteorra.org >>>http://www.ansteorra.org/mailman/listinfo/ansteorra-archery >> >>_____________________________________________________________ >>================== >>Kick start your hits today with www.SearchGalore.com! 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