Beginner’s Course

Rules

Please adhere to club rules while shooting.

Club Rules

Club Rules

  1. Archery GB Safety Rules must be adhered to at all times.
  2. The Club’s training equipment is for the use by beginner’s and should not be used by anyone else unless
    authorised by a member of the Executive Committee or a Coach.
  3. Anyone who damages equipment owned by another Archer or the Club, due to negligence will be liable for the
    damage and will be expected to pay for it.
  4. Club subscriptions will be kept up to date.
  5. Archers will stay on the same target/boss for the duration of the shooting session unless with good reason.
  6. No one is permitted to walk or stand between the shooting line and the waiting line except for Coach’s and the
    Field Captain/Safety Officer.
  7. All members are requested to assist with the setting up and putting away of Club equipment.
  8. All junior members must be accompanied by an adult whilst attending the Club.
  9. Any Archer who losses an arrow and does NOT report it will be subject to a fine for the first offence, any
    further offences will result in immediate dismissal from the Club.
  10. All Archers should check their own equipment before its use as the Club will NOT accept liability for any
    injuries.
  11. The Club will not be liable for any equipment bought or sold at Club venues or shooting sessions.
  12. Threatening and abusive behaviour will NOT be tolerated.
  13. Archers should not put arrows onto their bows before taking position on the shooting line.
  14. All Members are asked to follow the G.N.A.S. Rules of Etiquette whilst at or outside the Club.
  15. A small hire charge will be made to new members who require the continued use of Club equipment after the
    first 1 month of their membership. Once this month has expired, a fee of £5.00 will be applied per bow. If the
    bow is required for beginners to use , then this takes priority.

Archery GB Rules of Etiquette

  1. Does not talk in a loud voice whilst others are shooting.
  2. Does not talk to another competitor who obviously prefers to be silent.
  3. Does not make exclamation on the shooting line which might disconcert a neighbour in the act of shooting.
  4. Does not go behind the target to retrieve his/her arrows before his/her score has been recorded.
  5. Does not walk up and down the shooting line comparing scores.
  6. Does not touch anyone else’s equipment without permission.
  7. When calling scores does so in groups of three, example “7-7-5” pause “5-5-3”.
  8. If he breaks another’s arrow through his/her own carelessness, pays for it in cash on the spot.
  9. Thanks the Target Captain at the end of each round for work on his/her behalf.