Archery

What is it?
The opportunity for you to participate in an Archery programme which will enable you to show an improvement in shooting technique and ability.  To develop your knowledge and understanding of the rules and technicalities of the sport, furthering your enjoyment.

SafetyMessage
Participants should receive appropriate training and instruction from a qualified instructor and at a recognised Archery Club or Sports Centre offering Archery as an activity.  The Instructor would give suitable advice on equipment, clothing and safety.

Ideas/ Aims
The following list contains suggested areas, which you might want to explore when learning archery:

• Learn the safety rules of the sport, why should they be applied, and what to do if you see someone in breach of them.
• Learn the names of the various pieces of equipment used.
• Learn how to safely prepare equipment for use, including checking that the equipment is in good order.
• Gain an appreciation of how different bows work, and the materials used within bow and arrow making, and their benefits.
• Consider trying a different form of Archery from that which you normally do.  If shooting Target archery, consider having a go at Field archery or Clout Shooting.
• Try shooting a different type of bow.  If normally shooting a recurve bow, shoot a compound bow and consider the differences between the two styles.
• Try shooting from different distances.
• Develop an understanding of the importance of warming up before shooting, and the different muscles used.
• Learn the basic skills of shooting, and set yourself scoring targets, which can be increased as performance, improves.
• Attain an award from the Grand National Archery Society.

Review/ Assessment
The reviewer/assessor should ensure the young person understands and appreciates the following: the basic rules of shooting and scoring; the safety rules; the names of the pieces of equipment and how to prepare them ready to shoot; the importance of warming up exercises prior to shooting.  The participant should show improvement in scores recorded over the required period of time.

Governing Body / Organisation
The Grand National Archery Society
Lilleshal lNational Sports Centre, 
Newport, 
Shropshire, TF10 9AT.

Tel:01952 677888

Website: www.gnas.org