Anyone can participate in archery – as in the entire SCA – actually. For children, the only important thing is that they can safely draw the bow and follow the instructions of the person in charge.
Most bow classes are allowed, including longbows, riding bows, and modern recurve bows (though cut-outs on the grip must be covered). Modern combound bows, stabilizers, and other modern accessories such as sights or releases are not allowed.
We use wooden arrows only.
Finger and arm guards are recommended.
If you don’t have your own equipment but would like to try archery, we can provide rental equipment.
Safety rules
- Check your equipment
- Wear appropriate clothing and protection
- Aim only in a safe direction
- Never aim the bow at anyone, even if there is no arrow in it.
- Nock an arrow only when you are ready to shoot
- Aim the arrow at the ground when you nock in
- Do not aim beyond the target when drawing the bow
- Be aware of your surroundings and those of the target
- Shoot only when the shooting lane is clear
- Tension the string only when you are ready to shoot
- Do not shoot your bow without an arrow
- If you notice something that could endanger shooting or people, shout “STOP” or “HOLD” loudly. It is better to be attentive once too often than once too little.
- When you hear “STOP” or “HOLD”, lower your bow and remove your arrow immediately.
- Shoot only when the command is given
- Enter the shooting lane only when the command is given.
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