Wellington Archery Association

Archery Etiquette

The following is a list of do's and don'ts which, while not necessarily rules of archery, are considered good manners ;

• Ensure you have all the required equipment before going on to the field to shoot.
• When people are shooting keep noise down to a minimum.
• If nominated to draw arrows from the target, ask all archers if they mind you drawing their arrows. This only needs to be done once.
• Always wait for all scores to be taken before looking for missed arrows.
• Many shoots now share scoring among all archers on a target. Offer to record the scores for a period.
• Do not pester other archers for their scores.
• Do not walk up and down the line comparing scores.
• Do not offer advise unless asked.
• Do not touch another archer's equipment without their permission.
• If you break another archer's arrow through your own carelessness (e.g. while drawing arrows, or walking on it etc) then pay to replace it.
• Always help to put out the equipment (score sheets, target covers, target faces etc) and put it away.
• If joining an existing shooting line, ask permission first.

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