MARKHAM PARK ARCHERY RANGE RULES:
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Know and obey all range commands.
Secure all loose clothing. No open-toed shoes.
Keep your arrows in your quiver until you are told to shoot by range staff.
Always keep your arrows pointed down or towards the target. SKY DRAWING IS NOT PERMITTED.
Always be absolutely sure that the path to the target and beyond is clear.
All shooting shall be at the target directly in front of you. No cross shooting allowed.
When pulling arrows, stand to the side of the target. Make sure no one is standing behind you.
Only release the bow string at full draw when there is an arrow on the string.
If you drop an arrow, leave it on the ground.
When retrieving arrows, walk –DO NOT RUN- toward the target and back to the line.
All archers must shoot from the same firing line. Do not go forward of the firing line until directed to do so.
No drawing of bows unless on the firing line.
Broad-head/razor-head arrows and crossbows may be shot only at target butts supplied by the archer.
Cellphone usage must be outside the fenced area.
Always treat your fellow archers with respect.
MARKHAM PARK ARCHERY RANGE PROCEDURES:
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Stand behind the waiting line until you hear the Range Officer give the okay to start shooting. Archer’s
can pick up and/or take their bows from the rack and take position on the shooting line.
Place your bow on your toes. Keep your arrows in your quiver or provided holder until you hear the range
officer give the command to begin shooting.
After you have shot all your arrows, set your bow down and/or hang your bow on the rack, step back from
the shooting line and wait behind the shooting line until all shooters have finished.
Once everyone is done shooting and all archers are completely behind the shooting line, the Range
Officer will give the command to walk forward to the targets. One archer at a time per target will then pull
arrows.
IMPORTANT TERMS TO KNOW:
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Let Down- returning from full draw to the undrawn position with control and not releasing the string.
Draw- to pull the bow string back.
Anchor- consistent placement of the drawing hand to a position on the face, mouth, or jaw.
End- a set number of arrows that are shot before going to the target to score and retrieve them.
Follow through- maintaining the motion of the upper body muscles after releasing the string.
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STANCE - Open foot position
NOCK - Nock arrow onto string
DRAWING HAND SET - Hook the bow string in the archer’s groove
BOW HAND SET - Center the bow’s grip under the lifeline of the relaxed bow hand
PRE-DRAW - Raise the bow arm and drawing arm to eye level
DRAW - Pull the string to the side of the face
ANCHOR - index finger at the corner of the mouth
AIM - Align the string, riser, arrow rest, and/or arrow point on the target
SHOT SET-UP - Begin a slight rearward movement of the drawing shoulder, arm, and elbow.
Initiate release anytime during the movement
RELEASE - relax the hooked fingers and the back of the drawing hand all at once
FOLLOW THROUGH - the drawing hand thumb touches or is near the shoulder.
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This park employs a Lightning Prediction System, which will sound a 15-second horn blast, accompanied
by a flashing strobe, alerting you a storm is imminent. Once the alarm has sounded and strobes remain
flashing, outdoor activity is to be suspended and shelter sought immediately, either in a large building or
an enclosed vehicle. Outdoor activity may be resumed only after you hear (3) five-second horn blasts
indicating the storm has moved out of the area. IF YOU REMAIN OUTDOORS AFTER A WARNING ALARM
IS ISSUED, PLEASE BE ADVISED YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Rangemaster will remove any archer whose behavior is detrimental to the safe operation of the range.