General Provisions For All Range Users and Safety Code

I will not shoot my bow in any sanctioned events, tournaments or leagues until I have used my best efforts to determine that my equipment is safe and mechanically sound.  If I find that my equipment is malfunctioning and has become unsafe during a shooting session, I will stop shooting until the necessary repairs can be made. 

I will abide by the safety and shooting rules applicable for whichever type or style of archery I am shooting, on each site, field, range or lane I may shoot.

 At all archery events, I understand there will be a designated shooting line, stake or marker from which to shoot.  I will at all times shoot from such designated marker, and when not shooting, I will remain a safe and reasonable distance behind such marker.

 I understand that when shooting in a group, one person in the group must be designated to pull arrows from the target after scoring.  I also understand that the remainder of the group must remain a safe and reasonable distance away from the target to avoid injury to myself and others as arrows are being pulled.

 I understand that my arrows or other equipment may be of the same color, size and style as many other archers and will therefore make a reasonable effort to provide some identification on my equipment.

 I will not knowingly shoot my bow or any other archery equipment which exceeds or fails to meet the minimum standards for the size, weight, speed or power (draw weight) requirements of the governing authority for a sanctioned shoot.

 Before participating in a sanctioned event, I will acquaint myself with the  requirements of the particular club or organization enforcing the requirements.  Should a conflict arise in safety rules, this Sherwood Archery Association Safety Code will prevail.

 I will practice and promote this and any other codes established for providing archery and bow hunting safety and will inform and encourage all other archers to do the same.

 I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during participation in, any archery event or activity.

 I will conduct myself in a sportsmanlike manner at all times and be courteous and considerate of my fellow archers.

 I will not throw trash or any other materials in the toilets.  I will help keep the restrooms clean and sanitary.  I will notify an officer if restroom supplies need to be replenished.

I will not litter the grounds in any manner whatsoever and will dispose of my trash in the containers provided.

I will shoot my bow only in designated shooting areas, lanes and fields.    I will not move in front of the shooting line until all archers have stepped away and laid their bows on the bow racks.  I understand that no bow shall be pulled, with an arrow nocked on, while any person is in front of the shooting line.

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