Club Rules and Etiquettes
At Archery For All, we aim to provide a friendly and relaxed atmostphere for everyone to enjoy shooting and learning. All Archers, Students, Participants or any individuals attending an archery session at the club must read and agree to the following. Non respect of the below could result in a temporary or permanent ban from the club.
The following rules are compulsory and non-negotiable:
- Any resident or visiting Mamluk Academy coach will be addressed as ‘Coach’.
- Always follow the instructions of the field captain regarding when (not) to shoot.
- Never start loading before permission is given.
- Never cross the shooting line without permission.
- Only load on the shooting line.
- Ensure arrows are always in the quiver or pointed down, no other direction will be tolerated
- Arrows must only be drawn pointing toward the target. Never draw the bow vertically or aim at the sky.
- Once you have finished shooting move away from the shooting line, towards the fence.
- Do not speak to archers on the line while they are shooting (exception for coaches or instructors if they are teaching).
- Never handle anyone’s equipment without their permission.
- Never put your hand on anyone (exception for coaches or instructors if they are teaching after seeking consent).
- No swearing, foul language or bullying will be tolerated.
- Never run, either behind the line or when going to collect arrows.
- Phones must be switched to silent or vibrate. (unless agreed otherwise for emergencies).
- Never dry fire: Never draw and release a bowstring without an arrow nocked. This can shatter the bow and injure you or bystanders.
- Targets will be separated according to gender and age group unless otherwise agreed
- If you have defective equipment, step back from shooting line, and seek immediate assistance from a coach/instructor.
- No cross shooting: only shoot on your allocated target unless permitted otherwise by Coach or field captain.
- Photography is allowed at the club, unless a person or parent of a minor requests otherwise. Nevertheless, always seek permissions from others before taking their pictures.
The following rules are suggested as good manners and range etiquette
- Always help to set up and pack away your target.
- Always do a final walk of the field to check for any lost arrows.
- Ensure targets and equipment are put back in their correct places.
- Never leave any rubbish or if you find rubbish put in the bin.
- If you see someone who needs help when setting up/packing away/pulling arrows go up and help.
- If someone is shooting alone on the line, 1 person may stand alongside them for company.
- Adopt the attitude of ‘what can I do for others’, rather than, ‘what can others do for me’.