Archery Rules, Activities, and Classes
General Rules:
- Every archer should sign in at the static range. Proof of membership must be provided.
- Inexperienced and/or new archers must attend a safety class (held at the static
range from 9-10 every morning)
- Underaged shooters must be accompanied by a guardian and have appropriate medical
releases available.
- Range is open only when an approved authorized line marshal is present and on duty.
- Line Marshals please sign up at the static range. (You only need to do that once.)
- An arrow making/repair station will be available at the Archery Pavilion (Druid,
Ben, Ryoshi).
- All archers (youth and adult) must follow the rules of the range below.
All Ranges:
- Each archer is responsible for making sure your equipment is safe (bows and arrows). If you're not sure what is safe, ask.
- Identify the line marshal. Follow all directions given by the marshal and do not nock or loose an arrow until instructed to do so.
- Only nock one arrow at a time. Only nock when on the Line.
- When an arrow is nocked, it must be pointed down range - A nocked arrow is equivalent to a loaded gun.
- Do not cross shoot - Aim at the target in front of you.
- When not shooting, stay at least 6 feet behind the line.
- Do not step in front of the line to retrieve a fallen arrow.
- If a hold is called on the line, stop and un-nock the arrow.
- If any archer notices a safety concern, they can call hold. This includes items like an animal or person down range. Only the marshal can reopen the range.
- Retrieve your arrows only when range is closed and you are so instructed to do by the marshal.
Available Ranges: There will be three ranges located along the Southwest side of the Outlandish site.
- The Northern/Static Range will be directly accross the street from the Archer's camp.
The Archer's camp will be a place to find out information if a marshal isn't present
or visable on the range.
- The Roving Range will South of the Static Range. .
Classes: Times and locations to be determined and announced.
- Coming Soon
Static Range: Open Thursday through Sunday, 10am-dark with noted closures.
- Range is open only when an approved authorized line marshal is present and on duty.
- Fun shoots will be shot throughout the weekend.
- 7-9 am Daily - Range opened for authorized line marshals to warm up and
prepare for the day.
- 9am-10am Daily - New Shooters Safety Class and Clearances
- After dinner and court - Range will be open until it’s too dark to shoot.
Thrown Weapons Range: Check in at the static range, Marshal must be present. (Oengus is MIC) We will
accommodate knife, axe, and spear.
Range Closures:
- Range will close for an hour for lunch at the discretion of the line
marshal(s) in charge.
- Range will close for court and dinner and reopen.
Special Shoots and Events:
Combat Archery:
- IKCAC target (check at the static range for current location).
- Duels & melees will need to be coordinated through the HW autocrat (check
with Ia, Rognvaldr and Druid for updates).
- Sunday War Practice melees will include combat archery.
- Siege Weaponry - Please contact Rognvaldr, Druid or Ia.
- Other events to be announced.