Etiquette

A Good Archer:

(a) Does not talk in a loud voice whilst others are shooting.

(b) Does not talk to another competitor who obviously prefers to be silent.

(c) Does not make any exclamation on the shooting line that might disconcert a neighbour in the act

of shooting.

(d) Does not go behind the target to retrieve his arrows before his score has been recorded.

(e) Does not walk up and down the shooting line comparing scores.

(f) Does not touch anyone else’s equipment without permission.

(g) Does not leave litter.

(h) When calling scores does so in groups of three, for example ‘7 – 7 – 5’ pause ‘5 – 5 – 3’.

(j) If he breaks another’s arrow through his own carelessness, pays for it in cash on the spot.

(k) Thanks the Target Captain at the end of each round for work on his behalf.

(l) Archers must not run on the range

(m) Archers when pulling arrows must ensure that the surrounding area is clear before extracting arrows from the boss

(n) All arrows retrieved must be stored in a quiver or held in their hands accordingly, no arrows should be thrown or left on the ground

(o) Archers must wear appropriate clothing that will not obstruct or interfere with shooting

(p) Appropriate footwear to be warn by Archers, no open toed shoes/ sandals to be warn

(q) Bows, arrow stands and scopes are the only equipment to be present on the shooting line; or supporting equipment for those archers with a disability

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