NK - FW: [Archery]: Supplementary Recommendations (A)
Chris Merle
Chris.Merle at prevuenet.com
Tue Mar 16 11:41:33 PST 1999
The appendix for the archery draft rules from the Society Archery Marshall.
Kostia
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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)
>
> This was the appendix before. Just a new name.
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> Comments or aditions?
>
> Jon
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> SCA TARGET ARCHERY
> SUPPLEMENTARY RECOMMENDATIONS
> (draft 2/26/99)
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> 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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