NK - FW: [Archery]: Supplementary Recommendations (A)

[Chris Merle]

The appendix for the archery draft rules from the Society Archery Marshall.

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> From:	John Edgerton [SMTP:sirjon at netcom.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, March 16, 1999 7:33 AM
> To:	Chris Merle
> Subject:	[Archery]:  Supplementary Recommendations (A)
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> This was the appendix before. Just a new name.
> 
> Comments or aditions?
> 
> Jon
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>                      SCA TARGET ARCHERY  
>                  SUPPLEMENTARY RECOMMENDATIONS   
>                           (draft 2/26/99)
> 
>       
>  
>   
> I.  Miscellaneous Equipment
>  
>       A.  Any type of quiver may be used, with the exception of those that
>           attach to the bow.
>  
>       B.  It is recommended that arm and/or finger protection be used, 
>           according to the preference of the archer.
>  
>       C.  It is strongly recommended that the ends of the string be
> served,
>            and that a serving cover the nocking area of the string.
>  
>           1.  It should be noted that Japanese and Flemish style strings,
>               which are rarely served at the ends, are acceptable.
>  
>  
> II   SUGGESTED RANGE DIMENSIONS
>      
>   A.  The following are suggested dimensions for the range and safety
>       zones for target and specialty competitions. These are general
>       guidelines. The actual sizes may vary, depending on terrain, the
>       archers and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of
>       safety with too much space than not enough.
>     
>   B.  TARGET SHOOTS
>          
>      1.  The safety zone behind the farthest target shall extend at least 
>          fourty yards or for one half the distance to the fartherst
> target, 
>          whichever is greater.     
>    
>      2.  For shoots of fifty yards or less, the safety zone to the
>          sides of the shooting line and targets should extend
>          outward at a thirty to forty five degree angle from both
>          ends of the shooting line to a line even with the furthest
>          target and straight back from there to the required distance.
>          
>      3.  For shoots of over fifty yards the safety zone to the sides of
>          the shooting line and targets should extend outward at a
>          thirty to forty five degree angle from both ends of the
>          shooting line to a line at fifty ards or one-quarter of the 
>          distance to the end of the safety one, whcihever is greater.
>      
>   C. SPECIALTY SHOOTS
>  
>      1.  For clout shoots, the safety zone should extend for at least 
>          one-half the target distance beyound the target, and for at least
> 
>          one-fifth of the target distance to each side.  
>         
>          a. It is recommended that the TAM have any archers that are
>             not familiar with clout shooting, practice in advance. They
>             should start with their bows aimed at a low angle and work
>             their way up. This is to help prevent overshooting the safety
>             zone.
>  
>       2.  For flight shoots the safety zone distance should be at least
>           three hundred yards or the maximum range of the heaviest bow
>           allowed. It is not recommended that a flight shoot be held if
>           you have limited space.
>              
>       3.  For roving courses the safety zone distance shall be at
>           least the standard one-and-one-half distance to the target.
>           Include special consideration for the angles and distances
>           required for the other targets in the course. No target should 
>           be within the shooter's line of sight with another target.
>  
> III.  RECOMMENDED RANGE COMMANDS
>  
>      A. The Marshal will call the archers to the line .
>          
>      B. The Marshal will look to see that the range and line are clear 
>         and safe..
>  
>      C. The Marshal will call out "Range clear!" or the equivalent, and
>         wait momentarily for any responses.
>  
>      D. If all is clear, then the order "Loose!", "Loose at will!" or the
>         equivalent will be given.
>  
>      E. When finished shooting, the archers are to lower their bows,
>         step back from the line and wait until the order to retrieve is
>         given.
>  
>      F. When all archers are done, the Marshal will call "Bows down!",
>           "Cease!"or the equivalent and wait for compliance.
>  
>      G. When all weapons are down, the Marshal will give the command,
>         "Retrieve arrows!" or the equivalent.
>  
>      I. In the case of a serious safety problem on the range such as
>         someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone,
>         the call "Hold!" shall be given by anyone noticing the problem.
> All 
>         archers are to remove the arrows or bolts from their weapons.
>  
>  
> IV. SUGGESTED RANGE, SAFETY AND COURTESY RULES OF THE LINE.
>     
>     A. Range Rules
>         
>        1. Ask the TAM for permission before filling in on the line.
>        
>        2. If "HOLD!" is called, lower your bow, remove your arrow/bolt and
> 
>           pay heed to the TAM's instructions.
>  
>        3. If an archer sees a immediate problem, they should call hold
>            and inform the TAM.
>        
>        4. If an archer sees a potential problem, they should report it
>            to a TAM.
>        
>        5. All archers shall follow the the instructions of the TAMIC and
>            TAMs.
>        
>        6. Step back once you have completed shooting.
>  
>     B. SAFETY
>        
>        1. Archers should always remember the potential danger of their
>           weapons.
>        
>        2. No arrows/bolts should be nocked when anyone is in front of the
>           the shooting line.
>        
>        3. No archer should discharge their bow when anyone is downrange.
>        
>        4. When going to retrieve arrows, first pick up any of your arrows
>           laying short of the target.
>        
>        5. Remove arrows by "worrying" them out. Do not yank them out.
>  
>        6. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do not
> shoot.
> 
>     C. COURTESY
>        
>        1. All archers should behave in a courteous manner while on the
>           range.
>  
>        2. Do not handle anyone elses equiptment unless you have asked for 
>           and received the owner's permission.
>        
>        3. Do not remove other archers' arrows unless you have asked for 
>           and received the owners permission.
>        
>        4. Keep distraction of the archers on the shooting line to a
> minimum.
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