2017 Summer Archery uk magazine Cover

Membership

Keep safe this summer: Smoking and cooking at archery events

The outdoor season is well under way and Membership Services has been asked to remind everyone about the Smoking Code of Conduct. You can find the full code of conduct on the Archery GB website but here is a summary:

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  We understand that some people may wish to smoke but we all have a responsibility to protect those who do not wish to smoke or suffer from the effects of secondary smoking.
  

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  Smoking at Archery GB meetings and competitions is only permitted with the approval of tournament organisers and/or club officials. If they wish to run non-smoking events, they may do so at their sole discretion.
  

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  When tournament organisers and/or club officials elect to tolerate smoking at a meeting or competition, there is to be a designated smoking area and it has to be at least five metres behind the last archers' tents and shelters. If the organisers and/or club officials want to extend the distance beyond five metres, they may do so at their sole discretion.
  

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  To comply with legislation, and to create a pleasant and healthy environment for all, Archery GB operates a no smoking policy in all its premises, including sports hall and club houses.
  

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  In line with World Archery rules, smoking is prohibited on the field of play. This is defined as the shooting area, including all required overshoot, and all areas behind the shooting line extending to a point at least five metres beyond the last archers' tent or shelter.
  

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  When permitted, smoking must only take place in open spaces well away (a minimum of five metres) from building entrances and windows.
  

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  In keeping with Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents guidelines, cooking in tents is not advisable. To prevent fires, a condition of using a tent or shelter at an archery venue is that you do not smoke or use a naked flame inside the tent or shelter.
  

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  Where specific venues/events have more restrictive no smoking conditions than those laid out in this code of conduct (such as venues where smoking is prohibited), the more restrictive conditions will apply.
  

Throughout the code of conduct where smoking is referred to, this also applies to e-cigarettes and vaping.

Archery and alcohol

Fancy a tipple after your shoot? That's fine but please wait until after the shoot has finished before you indulge.

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  Air sports (FAI)
  
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  Archery (WA)
  
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  Automobile (FIA)
  
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  Karate (WKF)
  
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  Motorcycling (FIM)
  
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  Power boating (UIM)
  

Archery GB Law No 1

Archery GB is recognised as the governing body of Archery throughout the United Kingdom operating in accordance with the rules and regulations of World Archery. Archery GB is committed to the ideals and principles as defined by UK Sport in relation to drug misuse, and support for drug free sport. Archery GB is committed to informing and educating its members in support of the policy of drug free sport. It undertakes to control the misuse of drugs in the sport of archery, recognises and is committed to independent testing and will manage any drug misuse issues through a fair, accountable and independent decision making process thereby ensuring that its archers perform to the highest standards without the misuse of drugs or doping.

Handicap Improvement medal winners 2016

16 Point improvement

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  Jo Long, Old Basing, 68 to 52, Snr
  

12 Point improvement

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  Roy Goddard, South Oxon, 40 to 28, Snr
  

8 Point improvement

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  Samuel Chapman, Ivanhoe, 59 to 51, Jnr
  

6 Point improvement

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  Brian Waton, East Riding, 54 to 48, Snr
  
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  Stuart Barber, Stortford, 17 to 11, Snr
  

3 Point improvement

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  Anthony Reeves, Tockington, 17 to 14, Snr
  

Rules

Latest updates

Since the change in rules on shooting of sighters when shooting multiple rounds in one day, the Rule Committee has been asked to consider changing the rule for clout shooting only, to only have one set of sighters for an archer when shooting either a double or single round in a day.

The proposed rule change is as follows:

Rule 703:

Currently:

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   Shooting may be either two way or one way.
   
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   Six sighter arrows shall be shot in each direction when shooting two ways.
   

Change to:

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   Shooting may be either two way or one way.
   
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   An archer shall shoot only six sighter arrows when shooting either a single or double clout round on the same day. If two way shooting is used, then six sighter arrows will be shot in each direction.
   

(By changing part b to the above, it does allow for an archer who is shooting only once that day, but on the second round of the day, to have their sighters.)

Feedback and comments

Feedback or comment from the membership on the proposed change is due within two months of publication and, depending on the outcome of that feedback, the change will be implemented in October 2017. Any feedback should be sent to the Chairman of Rules Committee email: chairman.rules@archerygb.org.

Dress regulations

The summer season is here so it is a good time to remind all archers of the dress regulations under Rule 307 of the Archery GB rule book. These are applicable at record status tournaments specifically, and at other tournaments where the organisers have specified that the dress regulations will be enforced. Please can you ensure you know and understand with the rules (particularly 307 (b) and (c)) and respect your fellow competitors by following the requirements.

The committee is aiming to look at revising the dress code in the near future, with some more specific requirements, having taken account of comments raised previously by members.

Scoring

Scoring rules are covered under rule 306 in Archery GB rules of shooting. World Record Status events will follow the scoring rules as per the World Archery Rule book.

Committee Chairman Graham Potts said: "I particularly would like to draw your attention to rule 306 (d). It is an archer's individual responsibility to ensure that all aspects of their scoresheet (eg arrow values, score totals, numbers of golds, hits) are correct when they sign."

When is a gold not a gold?

When shooting an imperial round (where the distances are in yards and 5 zone scoring is in use) then a 9 is classed as a gold.

When shooting metric distance rounds, be it Archery GB or World Archery Rounds, we do not record golds. Instead we record 10s and Xs.
So to clarify, the situation for claiming a six gold end badge is as follows. It can be claimed according to the distances as per the Shooting Administrative Procedure 6 (as covered under 1. (c)) where both imperial and metric distances are shown. For consistency, a six gold end badge claimed on a metric distance is for arrows scoring X, 10 and 9.

Board

Clearing the channels: Communications key to success

A new coaching plan for archery is essential if we are to engage members and keep them within the sport. We know we can do better and have been talking to over 90 coaches at a series of consultations across the UK over the past few weeks.

The new website is clearer, more user-friendly and will enable us to collect the data we need to offer a better, more personalised service to you. Our social media platforms deliver up-to-date news and open up a direct channel of communication. And Archery GB is piloting a new app.
One idea that is creating a lot of interest is Chief Executive Neil Armitage's new webinars. They got off to a quiet start but the second, where he talked about the AGM and strategic update, as well as answering your questions, attracted hundreds of viewers and many more on catch-up.
If you want to check it out, you can find it on our Facebook page. And if you want to ask a question and be kept up to date, there are four more chances this year. Neil will be holding webinars on 28 June, 26 July, 27 September and 29 November.
Just send your questions to: will.peel@archerygb.org.

Can we help?

Getting more people shooting more arrows often is at the core of Archery GB's philosophy and our charity, the Archery Foundation is playing a key role in achieving that aim.

We are working closely with the charity to develop funding that would not normally be available to Archery GB as a national governing body and seek other funding opportunities. That will help us to identify and develop more projects to deliver archery to different communities and clubs across the country.
And you can help too. If you know of projects that the Archery Foundation could fund or look at, please let us know.

From the Chief Executive

A new coaching plan for archery is essential if we are to engage members and keep them within the sport. We know we can do better and have been talking to 90 coaches at a series of consultations and workshops over the past few weeks.

Among the subjects covered were technical models for recurve and compound, coaching methodology and successful learning environments. The discussions helped to shape ideas about the current system used to develop coaches and what areas needed to be prioritised.
The result is that a new approach is emerging. It is to:

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  Better define, clarify and commit to a technical model of archery (recurve and compound).
  

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  Further the availability of CPD coaching resources and sharing opportunities, engaging with places where coaching can succeed.
  

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  Consolidate and implement a learning focused coaching methodology.
  

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  Phase in, over time, new modules of archery course content and practice.
  

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  Use digital platforms for communication and bookings to better effect.
  

A draft coaching plan for archery is expected in September. We will keep you fully informed about how this develops.

At the AGM I promised to embark on a tour of our clubs as part of my drive to get to know our sport better and to improve communications. That is now under way and my first port of call was Exmouth Archers. I have to thank them for showing me around and sharing their thoughts and experiences. It was really interesting to chat to members and see how the club is set up.

We are currently in the process of setting up another club visit but if you would like me to visit you, just get in touch at neil.armitage@archerygb.org. We are also getting lots of positive feedback on our new webinars. It is really useful to be able address your concerns and answer your questions on a regular basis. It’s also great to know that the idea is starting to catch on – the number of people who logged on for the second webinar was 12 times the number who logged on for the first. But we need your help. This is your organisation. You need to tell us what topics you would like covered and send in your questions. I will be more than happy to answer them.
Neil Armitage

Chief Executive

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