•Archers should be dressed appropriately at all times; long hair tied back, shirts/jackets should not be baggy,
shoes should be good firm and comfortable flat enclosed shoes/boots (no open shoes/sandals) – high heels should not be worn when shooting.

• Each archer should warm up before every session to prevent injury. Basic shoulder rotation, stretching the
muscles in your upper back, shoulders, neck and arms are all very important in the prevention of injury. If you would like help/advice on warm ups, please feel free to ask one of our coaches.

• No person may shoot unless at least one Club Coach is present.

• All persons must remain behind the equipment line, and with bows down, until “On the line” is called or the appropriate whistle command has been given (2 blasts).

• Shooting will commence only once a Club Coach has called “Shoot when ready/Commence shooting” or the appropriate whistle command has been given (1 blast).

• All arrows must be nocked on the shooting line and so that the point is directed towards the target or the floor in front of the shooting line.

• No bow will be drawn behind the shooting line, or drawn pointing behind or along the shooting line. No bow will be lifted or drawn while any person is in front of the shooting line.

• When finished shooting you should place down your bow and step back from the shooting line to behind the equipment line to make space for anyone else who may be waiting to shoot. This is also useful for determining when the line is clear.

• Once all archers have completed shooting, a Club Coach will call “All clear?” Only once the line has been inspected will the Club Coach call “Collect arrows” or give the appropriate whistle command (3 blasts) and archers may cross the shooting line.

• When approaching the target, always walk to the side of the target and check around you before pulling your arrows. Make sure to carry your arrows tucked under your arm with the points towards the floor or in a quiver.

• Never run or engage in horse-play while in the archery range.

• If for any reason it is suspected there may be a danger or that continued shooting would result in any damage then the cry “FAST” or the appropriate whistle command (1 long sharp blast, or alternatively 5+ quick blasts) will be used. In this instance all archers will immediately stop shooting, remove the arrow from their bow and replace it in their quiver or lay it on the floor. Bows should also be lowered and placed either on a stand or on the floor.