Club shooting rules

1. These rules interpret or supplement the GNAS rules of shooting and are intended to help Club archers to shoot safely and without interfering with the shooting of other archers.

2. The GNAS rules of shooting will be followed. All archers are expected to have a working knowledge of the GNAS rules of shooting. They are published by GNAS and available in archery shops or from the GNAS Website.

3. All archers are expected to assist in the laying out of targets prior to shooting and stripping down the targets on completion of shooting.

4. All archers will shoot from a common shooting line, with the targets positioned at distances required. For outdoor shooting, the longest distance should be either next to the trees or next to the car park depending on whether shooting along or across the field. Change of distance should be effected by moving the targets unless all archers change distance at the same time. All archers should assist with any change of distance. See also rule 7

5. The maximum number of archers shooting at any one target is normally 4. If a target is full, get out an extra target or shoot a different distance.

6. An archer should shoot no more than six arrows per end, unless they can comfortably shoot more without holding up other archers who are only shooting six arrows.

7. A split shooting line may operate if the Field Captain believes it safe to do so and there is sufficient distance between targets - typically the 'training line' is 50 yards from the normal shooting line so the 2 can be operated independently when coaching sessions are underway.

8. The most senior Committee member present or, in the absence of any Committee member, the most experienced club archer present will be Field Captain.

9. Any directions from the Field Captain must be followed at all times. This is for the safety of all concerned - always remember that the bow you are holding has the potential to be a lethal weapon at anything up to 200 yards (ask the French)!

10. Arrows lost on the ground MUST be found to protect other users of the ground from injury. Other archers should assist in looking for any lost arrows to minimise any disruption to shooting. A metal detector and rake are available for this purpose. If a school pupil is injured by a 'lost' arrow this could lose our shooting rights at the ground so it is vital that ALL lost arrows are recovered.

11. Please keep the lock-up in a clean and tidy state. Replace bosses and stands in the relevant place.

12. Any member who chooses to leave his personal equipment in the club lock-up does so at their own risk.

13. If a certain session is specified for a specific activity then other Club members should respect this booking.

14. All juniors must be supervised by (a) a parent/guardian who is a GNAS member, (b) an adult GNAS member AND a parent/guardian, or (c) a child protection approved GNAS member

15. Whenever representing the Club at a shoot, please wear GNAS regulation dress, i.e. Green, white or Club colours.

16. The score of any round shot at the Club or other location must be given to the Club Records Officer.

17. No arrows with broadheads or heavy field piles may be used on Club bosses.

18. No crossbows may be used at the Club.