Archery Safety & Range Procedures

Where should arrows be pointed at all times?

• Toward the ground

• Up in the air

• Pointed downrange (toward the targets)

• At the shooting range's ceiling

Who gives whistle commands?

• Only the instructor gives whistle commands.

• Any participant can give whistle commands.

• Only the team leader gives whistle commands.

• Whistle commands are given by the coach.

What does 2 whistle blasts mean?

• Get Bows. Walk to the bow rack, pick up your bow, and move to the shooting line.

• Start shooting immediately without any preparation.

• Gather around the instructor for a briefing.

• Take a break and rest for a few minutes.

What is the Shooting Line?

• Where archers stand to shoot.

• A line that marks the distance for shooting.

• A line used for scoring in archery competitions.

• A line that indicates the start of the archery range.

What should you do if you notice someone is in front of the shooting line?

• Do not shoot. Alert the instructor immediately.

• Continue shooting as usual.

• Ask the person to move aside.

• Ignore the situation and keep shooting.

When can you nock an arrow?

• Only nock an arrow while on the shooting line and after the instructor has given the signal (one whistle blow).

• You can nock an arrow at any time during practice.

• Nocking an arrow is allowed only during competitions.

• You can nock an arrow while waiting for your turn.

What should you do if you drop an arrow?

• Pick it up immediately.

• Raise your hand and wait for an instructor — do not pick it up.

• Ignore it and continue shooting.

• Ask a friend to retrieve it for you.

What is dry firing and why should it be avoided?

• It is shooting a bow without an arrow, which can damage the bow.

• It is a technique to improve aim without using arrows.

• It refers to practicing archery without a bow.

• It is a method of cleaning the bow without using water.

What is the Bow Rack?

• A type of bow used in archery.

• A place where bows are stored between turns.

• A tool for measuring bow tension.

• A decorative item for displaying bows.

What should you do if you see damage on your bow?

• Continue practicing as usual.

• Ignore the damage and keep using it.

• Stop and tell the instructor.

• Try to fix it yourself.