Simple Safety Rules for Safe Archery

• Always wear comfortable close fitting but not tight clothes to shoot.
• Wear clothes without strings or pockets that could catch a string.
• Take off necklaces, earrings, piercings and badges/broaches before shooting.
• Fasten jackets/tops and pull down your sleeves.  We don’t want clothes catching on strings.
• Wear flat, closed shoes to protect your feet.  High heels are not a good idea!
• DO NOT run on the range.
• NEVER shoot up in the air – you don’t know where the arrow will go.
• NEVER cross the shooting line until you are told it is safe to do so (TWO whistles)
• NEVER point an arrow anywhere but at the target.
• DO NOT put an arrow in a bow until told it is safe to do so (ONE Whistle)
• DO NOT draw (pull) a bow unless there is an arrow in it.
• DO NOT draw a bow unless on the shooting line and you have heard it is OK to shoot.
• Please don’t talk to people who are shooting, they need to concentrate.
• Please take care on a shooting range and make sure you do not stand on any of the equipment.
• When waiting for your turn, stand behind the waiting line.
• IF in doubt ask a coach!