·
There
must be at least 2 adults present when shooting
·
The only exception to this is that one adult is sufficient to
supervise a junior shooting, provided that they themselves do not shoot
Setting
up the shooting field
2.
open the container and
note down your name, the date and time in the book
3.
put out the warning
signs, one by gate on left of shooting field, one at the bottom of range facing
the public footpath and one facing the clubhouse
4. lock the gate on left of shooting field using the padlock and chain in the field container
5. ensure that the trolley is empty; load it with exactly the number of metal pegs & pins needed for the number of bosses being taken out (so that they can be counted in again at then end - see below)
6.
the blue rope is to
mark the target line, by stretching from the distance marking posts on either
side of the field – NB do not leave it lying across the path after the targets
are set
7.
the targets must be at
least 25 yards from the sides of the field (i.e. the hedge on the left and the
footpath on the right). As a rough guide, the left most target should be no
nearer to the hedge than the Bowdon RUFC Score Board
8.
the inside of the
front legs of the target stands should touch the rope when set up
9. each target should have two thin pegs, one for each front leg, the blue anchoring rope and large peg, flag, Kevlar backstop and, obviously a boss.
NB a carpet backstop must
also be used on compound targets
10.
each archer is responsible for ensuring that the
target on which they shoot is appropriate for the arrows/equipment that they are
using
11.
make sure that the trolley is parked well to the side
of the targets, preferably in front of rather than behind them (so that a
defected arrow does not hit it)
12.
Imperial rounds (5
zone scoring) use the large face (122cm) – spare faces hanging up in
container, Metric rounds (10 zone scoring) may also use smaller face (80cm) at
the shorter distances depending upon round being shot – spares are on the
shelf in the container
13.
Imperial rounds align
with the white distance posts (in yards); metric rounds align with the yellow
posts (in metres)
14.
on Tuesdays – novice
night - the maximum range for all
targets is 50 metres
15.
the maximum number of
arrows per end is 6 per archer, even on practice evenings
16.
Score cards are on the
shelf in the container, once filled in place in the hanging file holder just
inside the container door. Remember to include your full name, date, round shot
and bowstyle used
17.
metal detectors; one
is stored in the container, one in cupboard 6 of indoor range – please ensure
they are switched off promptly after use and returned to store at the end of
shooting
18.
there are also a
couple of rakes for use in finding (particularly wooden) arrows
19.
if an arrow cannot
be found even with the metal detector, a lost arrow form MUST be completed with a diagram showing
the approximate location, forms in the hanging folder, and alert the field
captain as soon as possible afterwards (E-mail / phone-call etc).
During
the shoot
1.
Shooting must always
be under the direction of someone acting as a field captain
2.
One whistle indicates
the start of shooting; two whistle blasts indicate the end of shooting;
3. three whistle blasts and/or a cry of ‘Fast’ indicates a safety hazard, in response to which everyone must immediately stop shooting and un-nock any arrow from their bow
4. everyone has a responsibility for the safe conduct of the shooting - if you observe a hazard then make sure you bring it to the other people's attention
5.
unless shooting a
Metric round or the field captain has indicated otherwise, shoot in two ends
each of three arrows, before collecting and scoring. You should leave the
shooting line between each of the three-arrow ends even if you have no ‘second
detail’ shooting on your target
6. when not shooting, stand behind the ‘waiting’ line
7.
approach the targets with care; check for arrows on/in the ground, and make sure
not to walk into arrows on the target - they can be difficult to see end-on
8. the third person named on a target is responsible for scoring, unless agreed otherwise with their target companions
9. make sure to score your (and your target companion's arrows) before going behind the target to look for missed arrows
10. aside from the scorer, all the other people on the target are responsible for pulling and finding the arrows - if you have 'nothing' to do, you are not doing your job!
11.
if anyone cannot find
their arrow(s), everyone should help them to look.
Taking
down the field
2. unlock the gate, and return the padlock and chain to the container
3.
disassemble the bosses and stands; ensuring
that the trolly contains exactly the right number of pins and pegs for return to
the container. It is very important not to mislay any of
the pins/pegs on the field since they can cause injury (particularly to
the Rugby players)
4.
tie the blue anchoring
rope in a knot and place with the others in storage bin in container
5.
stack the stands and
bosses neatly back in place
6.
ensure all signs are
collected in
7.
if the target line
rope was used reel it in and put back into container
8.
sign the book and note
down the time
9.
The
person opening up, must either lock up the container after they finish shooting,
or ensure that someone else present with a key takes the responsibility to do so
10.
…so if you do not
want to have to pack up when the keyholder does get a key! (Keys available from
Shaun or Richard).
last revised 17/08/09
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