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RANGE SAFETY RULES

SAFETY WILL ALWAYS BE OUR FIRST PRIORITY!

Here is a printable version of our range safety rules. 

To Ensure the Safety of Yourself and Others:

  • Always listen to the commands of the RSO (Range Safety Officer).

  • If you hear five (5) whistle blasts at any time, stop shooting immediately. Something unsafe has happened.

  • Do not wear loose clothing and/or dangly earrings/jewellery that could get caught in the bow string. (At competitions, it is etiquette for the sport of archery not to wear camouflage clothes or jeans)

  • If you see something unsafe, please tell an instructor immediately.

  • Do not shoot if you have a concussion.

  • No impairment from drugs or alcohol is allowed.

  • Always respect and listen to the coaches, instructors, volunteers and range safety officers.

  • Always respect the equipment by taking care of it, using it as instructed and telling coaches if you suspect an issue.

  • Please leave the coaching to our trained coaches unless otherwise asked.

  • If all rules are not followed, archers will be asked to leave the range.

  • ​All beginner shooters are required to wear arm guards.

Please Respect Other Archers by:

  • Be polite and sportsmanlike to everyone. NO BULLYING WILL BE TOLERATED!

  • Only shoot three (3) arrows per end. Fletchings are coloured so you can easily know which arrows are yours.

  • No excessive noise that could startle or distract shooters.

  • Do not touch someone else’s equipment without their permission.

  • Please refrain from using cell phones.

Getting Ready to Shoot: {2 whistle blasts = GET BOWS}

  • Only approach the bow rack and shooting line after hearing two (2) whistle blasts.

  • Choose your bow in an orderly manner and approach the shooting line.

  • Straddle the shooting line (one foot on each side of the line), and put bows on your toes until you hear one (1) whistle blast.

  • Do not pull your arrows from your quiver until you hear one (1) whistle blast.

Getting Ready to Shoot: {2 whistle blasts = GET BOWS}

  • Everyone must shoot from the same shooting line.

  • Your bow and arrows should always be pointed down range while nocking the arrow. NEVER POINT A BOW AND ARROW AT ANOTHER PERSON.

  • Shoot only at the target directly in front of you. Never shoot across lanes.

  • Always look down range and beyond the target to be sure it is safe to shoot.

  • If you drop an arrow while shooting, leave it on the ground. Your coach will get you another one.

  • Never dry fire a bow. A dry fire is when you release the bowstring without an arrow on it.

  • When finished shooting, put your bow back on the rack and step back behind the waiting line.

Getting Ready to Shoot: {2 whistle blasts = GET BOWS}

  • Wait until hearing three (3) whistle blasts before going to get your arrows.

  • No running on the range. Walk to the target and back when retrieving arrows.

  • Only one person pulls arrows from the target at a time while the other waits behind the safety line for your turn.

  • When pulling your arrows from the target, make sure no one is behind you. Be mindful of your surroundings.

  • Please pull arrows in a manner to not break them (hand to hand as shown by our instructors).

  • Always carry arrows in a safe manner. Do not run with arrows. Keep arrow tips pointed towards the ground as you walk. Arrows are not toys.

SAFETY WILL ALWAYS BE OUR FIRST PRIORITY!

RANGE SAFETY COMMANDS

Always listen for the whistle commands:


2 whistle blasts = GET BOWS!
1 whistle blast = SHOOT!
3 whistle blasts = GO GET ARROWS!
5 or more whistle blasts = STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY!

 

MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAVE FUN!

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