Archery Etiquette

Here are a few basic rules which should be observed at tournaments and when shooting with other GNAS clubs. Thanks to Nathan Cubitt for providing them.

• If an archer damages another's arrow through his/her own carelessness, he/she pays for it on the spot.
• Never touch another archer's equipment without permission.
• Wait until all scores are taken before going behind the target to pick up arrows.
• Thanks the target captain at the end of the tournament for keeping the score.
• Do not talk in a loud voice or do anything that may disturb those who are shooting.
• Do not talk to another competitor who obviously prefers to be silent.
• Keep spare equipment handy and do not borrow from others.
• Never draw or pick up another's arrows unless asked to do so.
• Never walk up and down the shooting comparing other scoreboards.
• Remain on the shooting line if an archer in front or behind you you on your target is at full draw.
• Never leave an archer on his/her own on the shooting line.
• Do not go behind the target to retrieve your arrows before your score has been recorded.
• Do not leave litter.
• When calling scores does so in groups of three, for example, "7-7-5" pause "5-3-3."