Let me give a few do’s and don’ts for shooting, advice on taking part and tips on sporting etiquette.

1 – If scoring, do point to the arrow nock but do not touch the arrow itself.

(see ‘line-cutter’ in glossary). This ensures that if you ever enter competition then you will be used to the stricter application of the rules that will be used then.

2 – Do call out scores in groups of three arrows e.g. 999, 731.

This makes it easier for the person scoring to write down the scores.

3 – Thank your target captain (see glossary) and/or your scorer for their help.

These are often extra jobs that are carried out by members in addition to shooting.

4 – Try not to distract others while they are shooting.

Distractions, when learning to shoot, especially when a novice, can spoil much of the fun.

5 - Our sport is open to all from the age of 10 and most often you will be in mixed company.

Please be aware of those with you.

6 – If you are taking part in a ‘round’ (the name given to a complete 'game' in archery) and miss the target please call out your scores before going behind the target to look for arrows.

You will find that far more help will be given to assist you in looking if you follow this recommendation.

8 – Finally, please try to keep the range clean of our own litter….. take it away with you!

Sports facilities look upon this behaviour favourably and allow us to use facilities annually.