Members only news and updates
This evenings Juniors session has been cancelled as the forecasted weather is really bad. Next week will be at the field on Wednesday at 5pm as normal. Subsequent to that, the winter programme will be circulated for the indoor season.
This Saturday, 30th of August, we are having a fun (not a formal competition) 2 way Western shoot. This is 4doz at 60yd and 4doz at 50yd, shorter distances available if required.
Any bow (excluding compound) can be used with sight removed.
Please be at the field for 12.30 to set up for 13.00 start, lane will be shut from 13.00 as we will be shooting back towards the containers.
Apparently this round has not been shot at the club for about 15years, so ALL welcome to have a go and try and set a new club record.
Cheers, Paul.
As you all are aware the rerun of the club champs is this Sunday 24th Aug,arrive 09.30 for 10.00 start. We are shooting St George, Albion, Windsors etc, distances for ALL abilities and ages. You don’t necessarily have to be the best archer to win, there is the handicap trophy ( you all know what your handicap is? ) and the novice trophy.
The club is supplying burgers and bacon, please bring your own baps, and the urn will be on. We are asking for your support in raising money for the H4H Bear B Q
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/bear-b-q/
so if you would like to make a donation for your free burger that would be much appreciated.
Its your club, please support it.
Cheers, Paul.
Hi all
As you may have heard, we are planning the club champs for this weekend, weather permitting. There may well have to be a last minute change of plan, but if so, I will get an email out ASAP.
Everyone is welcome, and rounds will be available on the Sunday for new members and juniors to shoot. Everyone is welcome at the clout too.
The plan so far is that on Saturday morning, starting at 9.30, we will have a 2-way longbow shoot. (This means that there will be no other shooting possible).
During the afternoon, there will be a clout shoot. If you have never tried a clout shoot, you really need to have a go, it’s great fun. Recurve bows without sights, and longbows are used for a clout.
On Sunday, we will be shooting a St. George, Albion and the Windsor rounds, to allow everyone to shoot an appropriate distance for their experience. Again, it’s a 9.30 start, so that its not the same few people setting up bosses for everyone.
The barbecue will be lit, and the club will provide burgers and bacon, but you will need to bring your own rolls. the urn will also be on, and I understand that there may be other beverages available, on ice!
I hope I haven’t forgotten anything. I’m sure that others of the committee will let me know and I’ll be back to you shortly if I have.
Lets hope for good weather and a good turnout. I look forward to seeing lots of you on the shooting line.
Sharon
There have been numerous questions and comments made around the layout of the Churston field for Target shooting, therefore, we wanted to ensure that all members are aware of the facts around the Rules of Shooting, and the limitations within which we operate. Below is the relevant section from the Archery GB rules, with some of the critical distances highlighted.
We employed a professional team to survey and mark out the range in order to ensure that all criteria were met. As you can see from the plan below, we have maximised the area we can use for Compound Unlimited, and other bow styles shooting over 60 yds based on the encroaching woodland which must be considered as accessible by trespassers.
302. Range Safety Refer to the diagram at Annex C.
(a) Overshoot Distances.
(i) Overshoot Line. The overshoot line is a line parallel to the shooting line positioned
at the required distance behind the targets and extending to the width of the side
safety areas.
(ii) Bows shot off the fingers.
a. At target distances up to 60 yards/metres the overshoot line shall be at least
110yds from the shooting line.
b. At target distances over 60 yards/metres the overshoot line shall be at least
50 yards from the target line.
(iii) Bows shot with Mechanical Release Aids. At all target distances the overshoot
line shall be at least 150 yards from the shooting line.
(b) Side Safety Areas. Each side safety area is the area in front of the shooting line and to
the side of the range (including the overshoot area) enclosed by a line from a point
10yds to the side of the shooting line, to a point 20yds to the side of the range at
100yds from the shooting line, and continuing on that straight line to the overshoot line.
Note: If the overshoot line is 150yds from the shooting line, the side safety area at
that distance will extend 25yds to the side of the range.
(c) Roping of Areas.
(i) ALL GROUNDS are deemed accessible by the public even if that involves
trespass.
(ii) On grounds where the public have a right of access, the whole of the range as far
as the overshoot line and the side safety areas shall be roped off to indicate that
only authorized people can enter the area when shooting is in progress.
(iii) It is recommended that the roped area be extended to include an area 15yds
behind the shooting line and 10yds either side of the shooting line.
(d) Independent Ranges. Where 2 adjacent ranges are in use independently, each must
have its own safety area.
(e) Dispensations. Any club by reason of a bank or wall who may consider that the
overshoot or side safety area could be reduced should submit details with accurate
dimensions to the GNAS office for consideration for the granting of a dispensation.
Hi,
Regarding the woods for field shooting:
There has sometimes been someone camping on the banks of the lake. He seems to come and go at odd times.
Our landlord for the woods is trying to catch the camper and tell him that he should not be there.
In the meantime – no-one new to our woods should go down until they have made arrangements with Bryan Lawler.
Those of you that go down the woods regularly – please check for the camp site area first every time you go to the woods and before you start to shoot.
If you actually see the camper – please ask for his name and his telephone number and ask him to see Malcolm Slack.
If the camp is there please don’t shoot at all – come away and let the landlord know right away. Also please let Bryan know.
Cheers
~Malcolm~