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Business Case

Archery Program At Mount Airy Izaak Walton League

July, 2016 - Approved

Archery Committee Chairman: Steve Trice

Youth Archery Subcommittee Chairman: Don Sherwood, USA Archery Level 2 Instructor; member USA Archery

Business Case Point of Contact: Laurie V. Ansorge, USA Archery Level 1 Instructor/Range Pass; member USA Archery & National Field Archery Association

Mount Airy Straight Shooters, v1.2; 8/2016; approved 6/27/2016 2 | P a g e

ARCHERY BUSINESS CASE - PROPOSED PROGRAM DESIGN

Table of Contents

Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 3

Background & Scope ............................................................................................................. 3

Proposed Program Design & Options; Resources, Program User Demand............................ 4

Proposed Budgetary Line Items, Income & Expenses ........................................................... 8

Value, Reporting & Alignment with MAC IWLA Mission ..................................................... 12

Signatures Page & Approvals ............................................................................................. 11

Appendices

Appendix A - Proposed Range Rules & Range Rules From Similar Programs for Comparison ......................16

Appendix B - Certifications & Certifying Bodies (USA Archery, NFAA) ..........................................................23

Appendix C - Market Research On Other Youth Archery Clubs ....................................................................26

Appendix D - Range Layouts From Other Sources ........................................................................................29

Appendix E - Range Inspection Information from Other Venues ..................................................................30

Appendix F – Other Internet Links of Interest ................................................................................................32

Attachments

1. USA Archery Code of Conduct/Photo Release/Liability Waiver

2. USA Archery “Set Up Your Club”

3. USA Archery Club Membership Agreement

4. Explore Archery Registration Form

5. USA Archery Club Handbook – Select Pages of Interest (Full Handbook Available On-line)



Executive Summary

There is interest in forming a Youth Archery program (ages 8+) at the Mount Airy Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. A subcommittee chaired by Don Sherwood was formed and planning meetings took place to set the stage for this business case. This business case lays out the steps anticipated to set up the program, including start up and lifecycle costs. The recommended initial equipment investment is approximately $3,500 (see budget table). The subcommittee anticipates seeking community donations and grants over the course of the first year and beyond to help off-set or reimburse those costs. Market research is included for fee and demand identification and comparison. For insurance, curriculum, and governance, a partnership with USA Archery is proposed. This offers a well-rounded program for youth and adults for a wide range of possibilities. More detailed information is in included in this document. This does not exclude possibilities for expansion into other opportunities as the program progresses.

Background & Scope This is a proposal and business case for developing and supporting an archery program at the Mount Airy Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America (MAC IWLA). This particular iteration is a reflection of the concepts of a few club members including two current USA Archery certified instructors, wishing to share knowledge with youth and others and expand the archery community within the club and community. There may have been other concepts for archery and youth considered in the past, but if they are not included in this document it is because they are not known to those authoring/editing this text. Any omission should not be construed as an exclusion from consideration into a youth archery program. Input is welcome. This document attempts to lay out an incremental path for initiating and developing a youth archery program. In addition, it also is a collection of source materials to give the readers and approvers information for comparison on what other clubs and communities are doing, the income structure of memberships, the fee structures for classes and events, rules at other ranges, a realistic view of true lifecycle costs, and options to consider for approaches. The intent of the depth of this document is to provide not only an initial resource for decision making, but a reference for guidance and future expansion. It is also understood that readers may not be aware of the rules and restrictions that may be a part of merging one program on-site with another program’s certification, insurance, and oversight as the governance body for a sport. In this case the potential partnership proposed is of MAC IWLA and USA Archery, for which the missions appear very complementary, cost effective, and maximize the potential directions for the future.



Proposed Program Design & Options; Resources, Program User Demand

Proposed Program Design & Options The concept of the proposed youth archery program is a three-phased approach. In this way the program can gain momentum early by taking on manageable tasks and build buy-in and community enabling expansion to the next phases with additional volunteer resources and funding. Each phase would provide reporting to the governing board on the status of program goals as well as readiness for phase expansion. The phases would begin upon appropriate approvals of the Chapter to do so. Phase 1 is projected to take place in the first year and provide the information necessary to apply for USA Archery grants before the spring 2017 deadline. During this time, the subcommittee would circulate through the community an approved letter requesting donations and/or discounts for the program, and providing verification of the Chapter’s nonprofit status for prospective donors. Donations may consist of cash specific to the youth archery program, office supplies (for administration and advertising), equipment directly related to archery (and/or discounts), expertise for various tasks (ground clearing, teaching, higher level skills sharing), or other offers.

Phase 1A – The application for USA Archery membership with fee is sent in Decide on land location and use Work days are scheduled for preparing land for use Basic equipment is purchased; initial classes and events are planned and scheduled Phase 1B – Identify club membership with interest in archery, skill levels, and desired levels of involvement

(possible use of survey instrument); look at interest/timing for potential Scholastic 3D program Form groups as like interests are apparent; set regular subcommittee meetings and agendas

Phase 2 is where the seasonal planning for calendar year 2017 starts, and best practices are collected for incorporation into the overall planning and execution.

Phase 2A – expansion to next level of interest based on club membership interests (e.g., if youth with

equipment and higher than basic skill levels are interested in forming as a group, facilitated with adult guidance and/or identifying steps for fulfillment of skill attainment and/or competition)

Phase 2B – Plan and take subcommittee field trips to local archery clubs and ranges, capturing ideas on best

practices, gaps to fill locally, and establish networking relationships. In this phase the subcommittee and archery committee should consider drafting a strategic plan

for general membership consideration that includes the three to five year plan for operations, specific and measurable goals for determining success, with milestone dates and estimated budgets for proposals.

The plan should be reviewed against achievements at least annually, and reported back to the membership.



Phase 3 – Expansion beyond basic field range archery to take advantage of 3D and course archery, using club

acreage and in consultation with archery committee This phase may include looking at the indoor facilities for modifications to provide for a possible

temporary indoor range that could be put away during club activities, but available for scheduled indoor range events. (See Appendix C and D for a picture and a layout of what this might look like.)

Program User Demand With the popularity of movies such as The Hunger Games and Brave, archery is even more popular. The accessibility of local archery ranges where youth and community members can participate is limited. Each May for the past several years, Mount Airy has been home for the St. Andrew’s Society’s Celtic Festival. The archery set up for youth has expanded in that time. The pictures below are from the May 2016, festival.

Photo courtesy Laurie V. Ansorge

Photo courtesy Laurie V. Ansorge



In recent years, the neighboring Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) made a decision to invest in its archery program. Equipment was replaced with Genesis compound bows and upgraded equipment throughout. USA Archery instructor training and certification was adopted. The closest Girl Scout camps to Mount Airy, that offer archery, are at Brighton Woods near Brighton Dam on the Tridelphia Reservoir, and Camp Potomac Woods in Leesburg, Virginia. These locations are approximately 35-50 minutes in driving distance from downtown Mount Airy, and are only open to Girl Scout members, with proof of a certified instructor facilitating. There are many Girl Scout troops and groups of troops that have expressed interest in availability of facilities and a program within Mount Airy. With the camp investment comes a greater number of community members that are getting exposed to archery, and wish to expand their knowledge, skills and practice. Additionally there are adult Girl Scouts who are life members, just registered members and/or certified instructors who have expressed interest in attending archery fun events, clinics or practice sessions at a local Mount Airy club site. This is a great opportunity for promoting community good will, promoting the chapter purpose (see section on alignment with MAC IWLA mission), generating income to offset expenses, and advertising facilities for future events. The club member authoring this business case and volunteering on the youth archery subcommittee is a registered Girl Scout, provides training through the camp facilities, and received USA Archery certification through GSCNC’s adult training program.

Frederick County’s Parks & Recreation holds Archery 101 classes and open practices at five county parks. In the spring of 2016, there are nine groups of three classes planned, and another eight one time open

practice sessions. Equipment is provided as well as a Level 1 Certified Instructor. Typically there are more interested participants than there are classes or events for them to participate in. The club member currently serving as the youth archery subcommittee chair, Don Sherwood, is an instructor with this program. The schedule to the left is from The Recreator, Spring 2016:

http://www.recreater.com/documentcenter/view/1584

http://www.recreater.com/documentcenter/view/1584



Additional interest has been has been heard from these sources:

Grandparents of youth in MAC IWLA who note that their local archery club (Tuscarora) has more youth interest than they can accommodate

New Mount Airy IWLA chapter members looking to participate with their children

General membership of Mount Airy IWLA who would like to see a youth archery program to succeed like the Trap Sharp Shooters program

Neighbors of committee members

Girl Scout troop leaders in the area, especially at the Cadette (Middle School) level as Girl Scouts USA offers archery badges for this level as part of their new ‘outdoors’ campaign with the National Parks 100 year anniversary (Laurie is qualified to teach and lead this)

Boy Scouts looking to earn the archery merit badge (Don is qualified to teach and lead this)

Adults looking to get together, dust off their equipment and use it in a safe place where ideas can be shared with like-minded adults

Club members who know youth that are beyond beginner level, who would like to see a local place for them to gather and draw on their collective strengths, and provide opportunities to mentor and support beginners

People looking to get Level 1 instructor USA Archery certification locally (ages 15+) as these are hard to find classes (Level 2 instructors are qualified to teach this class). Once certified, to recertify requires having taught classes, which can help build the archery community

All of these community touch-points serve as both internal and external marketing, bringing more participation and revenue to the program. With this participation and expansion of the number of available instructors infuses programmatic succession planning, ensuring the start-up volunteers don’t burn out before the program reaches long term sustainability.



Proposed Budgetary Line Items, Income & Expenses

EXPENSES

Start-Up

Ops &

Maintenance (est.

annual costs)

Close-Out

(end of life)

Notes Land/Range Preparation - Volunteer work party

$0 $0 $0 Spring and after storm clean-up work parties; with minimal clean up as needed in seasons.

Graded berm behind targets Combine with pistol/riffle range maintenance for economies of scale.

Storage shed with lock, or cart/boxes for transport to club house (preferred)

$1,000 $25 $0 If unattended shed is not safe, a cart or trailer for club house storage is necessary if range is some distance from firearm activity. Closeout costs = sales of usable goods or disposal.

Start-up equipment package (see business case)

$150 Estimate based on most maintenance by committee/instructors, replacement arrows, feathers, parts, repair. Year one with new equipment lower than in out years with depreciation. Life span unknown; 10-20 years?

Option 1 - Mixed kit $3,495 RECOMMENDED + # (see footnotes below)

Option 2A - Recurve kit $2,250

Option 2B - Compound kit $2,800 Does not include ballistic netting, targets, repair kit and other amenities.

Explore Archery Instructor manual & award set

$99

USA Archery club registration fee $70 Access instructional materials and join USA Archery insurance for sanctioned events. Handbook linked, table of contents on follow pages.

Replaceable Target faces $300 Estimated replacement - 2 years, $ is annualized

Administrative

copies/fliers for events $200 $50 $50

postage $150 $50 $50 Close out costs - advertisement for sale of usable remnants.

OPTION 1 -TOTAL $5,014

$575 $100

RECOMMENDED

OPTION 2A - TOTAL $3,769

OPTION 2B - TOTAL $4,319

INCOME - Intended to off-set program

expenses (#s & $ are notional) Intake/ person

Materials

* Net Notes (Fees subject to change pending reviews & adjustments per governing oversight.)

One-time Beginner Class Could do 3 class Archery 101 like Parks & Rec

6-week Explore Archery USA Archery program material costs

Event Clinic Expenses: handouts (if any), guest coach fee (if any); nominal participation token? (compare to open practice @ Parks & Rec)

Host girl/boy scout/youth group) Materials in form of certificate of participation (desktop publishing) and perhaps club participation patch (custom design, snappylogos.com)

Identified individuals or groups combined for classes or clinics

Interested community groups: girl scouts, boy scouts, Green Hats (adult girl scouts), individuals, overflow from neighboring archery clubs.

One each of the above in year 1

*The cost of materials are discretionary and may include a club made certificate of participation, a customized patch, USA Archery awards materials, or fees for experts brought in for specific clinics. These costs should be off-set by the fee charged for specific events. In the case of customized patches, an up front cost of ~$200 would yield around 200 patches, for which the participant fee would be adjusted to offset the cost. Participation certificates would be made at the subcommittee level for the cost of the actual office supplies if not donated. ( See Program User Demand section for a picture of what his might look like.)

+ A comparison was performed on the costs of purchasing the items in this starter kit separately, using IWLA-MAC

nonprofit status with NASP and USA Archery, with the kit costs. The cost was nearly the same.

# Analysis was performed on the type and quality of equipment to purchase. Recommendations meet standards for

sanctioning bodies and competitions. Evidence was found that cheaper ‘trainer’ equipment broke easily, did not last,

and did not provide value for long term training purposes.

http://usarchery.drivemarketing.com/equipment/genesis-recurve-bow-equipment-kit.html

http://usarchery.drivemarketing.com/explore-archery/explore-archery-instructor-book-achievement-award-set.html

http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May%202015/Final%20Club%20Handbook.pdf



Start-up Equipment and Options (Option1, Option 2A, Option 2B) First, a word about equipment from the perspective of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is in order. http://naspschools.org/

“Educators are looking for ways to improve student motivation, attention, behavior, attendance, and focus. Teachers strive to achieve state and national educational standards regarding development of micro and macro motor ability and listening and observation skills. They hope to engage each student in the educational process and develop relationships to promote graduation instead of drop-out. “Wildlife Conservation agencies are concerned too many young people are forgoing learning outdoor skills that will inspire them to spend more time with wild things in wild places. Natural resource professionals are convinced learning target shooting skills will result in character and self-reliance development that will serve the future of wildlife conservation well. “The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) was developed to serve these specific educational and conservation purposes. NASP® was co-created by the Kentucky Departments of Fish & Wildlife Resources and Department of Education and Mathews Archery in the late summer and fall of 2001. The program was launched in 21 Kentucky middle schools on March 3, 2002. Originally called the “Kentucky Archery in the Schools Program”, the effort’s goal was to enroll 120 schools and teach target archery skills to 24,000 students each year. Kentucky gave itself three years to achieve this goal. “Within the program’s first year the 120-school goal was achieved and because of neighbor-state interest, “National” replaced “Kentucky” in the program’s name. NASP® also expanded its participation standards to include students in 4th-12th grade. Shortly afterwards NASP® was granted 501 c (3) non-profit educational foundation status. NASP® is overseen by an all-volunteer board of directors. Every state, province and country enrolled in NASP® has a “Coordinator” in charge of leading the program in their jurisdiction.”

The official and only NASP approved equipment is the Genesis bow and Easton aluminum arrows. This equipment is included in the recommended options that follow. The recurve bow is used in Olympic competition and therefore also the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program. Investing in the NASP standard and JOAD standard equipment gives the youth program a sound foundation for offering the broadest of beginner and intermediate programs in the most economical fashion. Owning quality equipment reduces the risk of inheriting wear and tear issues and sunk costs that may accompany rentals, and increases the time before requiring repair or replacement. Investing in quality equipment, as the programs in the surrounding area have done, attracts and retains program participants and members. This approach also reduces the risk of injury from equipment failure.

http://naspschools.org/



OPTION 1: Genesis & Recurve Bow Equipment Kit: $3,495.00

http://USA Archery.drivemarketing.com/equipment/genesis-recurve-bow-equipment-kit.html

Package Includes

Product Name Quantity Specification

Genesis Bow 5 Right Hand, Universal Draw Length from 16-30", Adjusts from 10-20# in Draw Weight, Nock

Locator and Rubber Arrow Rest Installed (For archers up to 6'2")

Genesis Bow 1 Left Hand, Universal Draw Length from 16-30", Adjusts from 10-20# in Draw Weight, Nock

Locator and Rubber Arrow Rest Installed (For archers up to 6'2")/td>

USA Archery Recurve Bow 1 Right Hand 54"/16# Includes Riser and Limbs, Bow string with Nock Sets Included, Rubber

Arrow Rest Installed (For archers up to 64" in height)

USA Archery Recurve Bow 1 Left Hand 54"/16# Includes Riser and Limbs, Bow string with Nock Sets Included, Rubber

Arrow Rest Installed (For Archers up to 64" in height)

USA Archery Recurve Bow 3 Right Hand 62"/20# Includes Riser and Limbs, Bow string with Nock Sets Included, Rubber

Arrow Rest Installed (For archers up to 70" in height)

USA Archery Recurve Bow 1 Left Hand 62"/20# Includes Riser and Limbs, Bow string with Nock Sets Included, Rubber

Arrow Rest Installed (For Archers up to 70" in height)

1820 Easton Genesis

Arrows

60 Length: 30" includes fletching, nocks and points

Cartel Pro II Finger Tabs 10 Finger Protection, single piece leather construction, RH and LH Included

X Spot Arm Guards 10 Arm Protection: Made from artificial leather, Elastic velcro system for easy

Morrell 80CM FITA Target 5 The Morrell 80CM FITA Target is great for use in both a camp or club setting. Target

specifications include: 32"x33"x12" X-Tended Life Target with IFS Technology (Internal

Frame System). This target has a nucleus center for maximum stopping power and includes

a patented multi-layered density design. A tilt-proof wood base is included.

HD Arrow Netting 1 10' x 30' Edges are vinyl taped and sewn on all 4 sides, Grommets added on top and bottom

for ease of hanging with rope or cable, For use with bows up to 30lbs draw weight, field

points only

Archery Maintenance and

Repair Kit

1 Kit Includes: Hex Wrench Set, Recurve Bow Stringer, EZ Fletching Jig, T-Square, Nok

Pliers/8 noksets, Serving Thread, 50 vanes, 18 points, 36 nocks, string wax, epoxy, fletchfast

glue, spare recurve arrow rests, string server, parts/ instructions in a securely latching tool

box

Hold Up Bow Rack 1 Wheeled Bow Rack Holds up to 8-16 Bows and is great for use on the shooting range.Bow

Rack moves easily with four removable caster wheels. Durable black powder coat finish and

padded pegs allow safe rest for your bows. Hardware included. Assembled

measurements:67" tall x 51.5" wide x 24.25" deep

A comparison was performed on the costs of purchasing the items in this starter kit separately, using IWLA-MAC nonprofit status with NASP and USA Archery, with the kit costs. The cost was nearly the same.

http://usarchery.drivemarketing.com/equipment/genesis-recurve-bow-equipment-kit.html



OPTION 2A & 2B: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex: http://www.yanktonarcherycomplex.org/page/bow-boxes (unknown # of left/right handed)

Boxes available for rent: • 12 recurve bows with 72 arrows, 12 quivers, finger tabs and arm guards • 11 Genesis bows and 1 recurve bow with 72 arrows, 12 quivers, finger tabs and arm guards • We have one box containing 6 recurve bows with 36 arrows, 6 quivers, finger tabs and arm guards Rates are as follows: • $125 a week or $400 a month plus shipping costs to and from the renter’s location • The 6-bow box is $62.50 per week or $200 a month plus shipping costs (Availability is limited) Boxes available for purchase: • 12 recurve bows with 72 arrows, 12 quivers, finger tabs and arm guards • 12 Genesis bows with 72 arrows, 12 quivers, finger tabs and arm guards UNKNOWN: liability for missing/broken pieces and timing for availability or replacements.

http://www.yanktonarcherycomplex.org/page/bow-boxes



From “Explore Archery; An Instructor’s Guide to Beginner Archery Programs” available only to USA Archery Clubs, www.usarchery.org.

Value, Reporting & Alignment with MAC IWLA Mission

Value, Reporting To initiate the youth archery program, an initial investment is needed to provide for the equipment, and its safe housing, comparable to other venues where training and events is offered. Quality equipment, such as is proposed, will start new archers with the real feel and experience of equipment they can learn skills on and advance knowledge as they may progress to their own equipment and type of archery. This foundation is applicable to a future in field, hunting, target, Olympic, cross-bow, traditional or other forms, and creating a community within the youth helps create and expand the community of intermediate and advanced archers for the years to come. With such an investment comes the expectation that the benefactor receive regular reports on how the program is progressing. Some reporting criteria may include:

Number and type of classes or events offered in a period of time

Number of slots of participants and available slots with percent filled

The names of organizations associated with classes and events (e.g., girl scouts, boy scouts) for purposes of supporting IWL nonprofit mission

Any expenses associated with each class and event along with any income received

http://www.usarchery.org/



To best set expectations, and for ease of those who must further report (i.e., treasurer for tax reporting, secretary for newsletter), some standards in how this information is presented should be established.

Alignment with MAC IWLA Mission The Bylaws amended in March 2015, states the Mount Airy Chapter of the IWLA “…promote means and opportunities for the education of the public … wholesome utilization of the outdoors. We are actively involved with the community and support community activities … provide a safe environment for the recreational use of firearms…” Full citation found at: http://mtairyiwla.org/sites/default/files/files/Approved%20ByLaws%20-%20Final%20Revision%20-%20March%2030%202015.pdf

Initiating and supporting the youth archery program is in keeping with the purpose of the Mount Airy organization.

http://mtairyiwla.org/sites/default/files/files/Approved%20ByLaws%20-%20Final%20Revision%20-%20March%2030%202015.pdf

http://mtairyiwla.org/sites/default/files/files/Approved%20ByLaws%20-%20Final%20Revision%20-%20March%2030%202015.pdf



Signatures Page & Approvals

Reviewer:_/s/ Don Sherwood __ Date: _6/8/2016_ Role:_Youth Archery Subcommittee Chair_

Reviewer:_/s/ Steve Trice______ Date: _6/10/2016_ Role:_Archery Committee Chair_

Approver:______________________ Date: ________ Role:_MAC IWLA President (on behalf of Executive

Board and Membership_

Any Conditions, Caveats, Prerequisites & Agreements:

Additional Approvals:

Board Approvals:

On June 27, 2016, the board of directors voted to support this program and present to the membership for a vote. At the membership meeting that followed, the vote overwhelmingly was in support, and approved $3500 to start what is anticipated to be a self-sustaining program, as described in this business case.



Attachments

Appendix A - Proposed Range Rules & Range Rules From Similar Programs for Comparison

Appendix B - Certifications & Certifying Bodies (USA Archery, NFAA, Maryland Archery Association

Appendix C - Market Research on Other Youth Archery Clubs

Appendix D - Range Layouts from Other Sources

Appendix E - Range Inspection Information from Other Venues

Appendix F – Other Internet Links of Interest



APPENDIX A - Proposed Range Rules & Rules from Other Venues

Proposed Range Rules The new Mount Airy IWLA range rules are found at: http://mtairyiwla.org/sites/default/files/files/IWLA%20Standard%20Operating%20Procedures%20draft%209.1.pdf. The rules specific to the archery range are found in the excerpt to the right. Since the proposal for the youth archery program is to use USA Archery certified instructors (also acknowledged by the National Field Archery Association, NFAA), and since USA Archery sanctioned events would allow the club to benefit from the insurance offered by USA Archery for approved ranges with certified instructors, it stands to reason that for youth archery the USA Archery range rules should also be adopted for youth archery events and training. A copy of those rules and poster are found in the next section. As land is set up for youth archery, additional safety rules should be considered such as the number of shooters permitted at the firing line, signals or signage for cease fire and more. Examples can be found in the range rules copied from other venues in this appendix. It is recommended that the committees for archery and safety convene to discuss, then present recommendations per current club rules.

Another area to consider is in the current requirement for members to obtain the range safety officer (RSO) badge through taking the NRA class, prior to using club property without another RSO present. The RSO class and the club orientation offer a rich resource of information that have continued value, even for adult members that may only join for

purposes of youth archery. It is recommended that if in question, this rule continue for use of all archery ranges.

http://mtairyiwla.org/sites/default/files/files/IWLA%20Standard%20Operating%20Procedures%20draft%209.1.pdf

http://mtairyiwla.org/sites/default/files/files/IWLA%20Standard%20Operating%20Procedures%20draft%209.1.pdf



APPENDIX A Continued: Range Rules from Other Venues for comparison

USA Archery Range Poster: http://USA Archery.drivemarketing.com/equipment/range-safety-poster.html

From the Boy Scouts of America, National Shooting Sports Manual, 2015 (ISBN 978-0-8395-0004-9):

http://usarchery.drivemarketing.com/equipment/range-safety-poster.html

http://usarchery.drivemarketing.com/equipment/range-safety-poster.html



APPENDIX A Continued: IWLA-WAC http://www.damascusiwla.org/archery.html ARCHERY

RANGE RULES

Currently, we have two archery ranges. They are called the Woods Range and the Field Range. The Woods Range is the older range located in the woods, with the entrance by the holly trees West of the BBQ shed. The Field Range is located in the field behind the Christmas trees, with an entrance to the right of the range road. 1. Members (including the range officer) and their guests must legibly sign in and out on the range log upon arrival including the date, the time of arrival, and their names. Please remember that you must also sign in and out at the clubs main sign in sheet at rear of the club house. 2. Put the warning flag up on the 4x4 post near the road for the Field range. The Woods range will have flags to put up at each firing lane. 3. No bows are allowed forward of the firing line. 4. Shooters are required to check behind the backstop prior to initially shooting. 5. Never nock your arrow until you are ready to shoot. 6. Make sure there is no one downrange when shooting. Never release an arrow without being able to see its full path to the target. 7. Always make sure of the flight path of your arrow. 8. Always shoot at a target. Never shoot straight up in the air. 9. Do not point your arrow up while drawing your bow. 10. If more than one person is shooting, all shall shoot from the same firing line. 11. The maximum shooting distance shall be 40 yards except for special club functions. 12. Currently, broad-heads may not be used. There will be a broad head lane installed soon in the Woods range. 13. Cross bows may be used but archery must provide their own target that shall be placed in the range next to or in front of clubs targets. 14. Please review rules for changes as our program grows. It is the user’s responsibility to follow the rules. Tip: If your arrow field tips are wider than the shaft it will be hard to get the arrow out of the targets. You can lightly sand the back edge of the tip (by the shaft) to bevel the edge to make it easier to pull the arrow out and less damage to the target. Chapter Range Safety Committee.

http://www.damascusiwla.org/archery.html



APPENDIX A Continued: From Girl Scouts Council of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) Archery: Safety

Activity Checkpoints

One of the oldest weapons and hunting methods, archery is still used for its traditional purposes, but is common today as a recreational and competitive activity. There are a variety of styles and sizes of bows and arrows, but they’re all used for one purpose: to hit a target. Archery is not recommended for Girl Scout Daisies. Girl Scout Brownies can participate in some archery activities if the equipment is designed for children of that grade level and body size. Participants must be old enough to understand safety procedures and handle equipment so as not to endanger themselves and others. Ensure that bows and arrows are appropriate to the age, size, strength, and ability of the girls. Know where to participate in archery. Look for organized indoor and outdoor archery ranges. Connect with your Girl Scout council for site suggestions. Include girls with disabilities. Communicate with girls with disabilities and/or their caregivers to assess any needs and accommodations. Learn more about the resources and information that the National Center on Accessibility provides to people with disabilities.

Archery Gear Basic Gear

Waterproof sunscreen and (SPF of at least 15) and lip balm Sunglasses

Specialized Gear

Bows Arrows Targets (paper targets are typically mounted on hay bales) Wrist, finger, and arm protection, such as finger tabs and arm guards (right‐ and left‐handed models)

Prepare for Archery Communicate with council and parents. Inform your Girl Scout council and girls’ parents/guardians about the activity, including details about safety precautions and any appropriate clothing or supplies that may be necessary. Follow council procedures for activity approval, certificates of insurance, and council guidelines about girls’ general health examinations. Make arrangements in advance for all transportation and confirm plans before departure. Make provisions for safe handling of archery equipment to and from the range. Girls plan the activity. Keeping their grade‐level abilities in mind, encourage girls to take proactive leadership roles in organizing details of the activity. Arrange for adult supervision. The recommended adult‐to‐girl ratios are two non‐related adults (at least one of whom is female) to every:

• 12 Girl Scout Brownies • 16 Girl Scout Juniors • 20 Girl Scout Cadettes • 24 Girl Scout Seniors • 24 Girl Scout Ambassadors

Plus one adult to each additional: • 6 Girl Scout Brownies • 8 Girl Scout Juniors • 10 Girl Scout Cadettes • 12 Girl Scout Seniors • 12 Girl Scout Ambassadors

Verify instructor knowledge and experience. One adult is a certified National Archery Association instructor or has equivalent certification or documented experience according to your council’s guidelines, as outlined in Volunteer Essentials. The instructor reviews the rules and operating procedures with girls beforehand, and posts safety rules at the site. Ensure that there is a ratio of 1 instructor for every 10 girls. Archery games away from a regular course are well supervised and appropriate to age, skill level, and location of shooting. Compile key contacts. Give an itinerary to a contact person at home; call the contact person upon departure and return. Create a list of girls’ parents/guardian contact information, telephone numbers for emergency services and police, and council contacts—keep on hand or post in an easily accessible location. Girls learn about archery. Girls develop skills based on proper procedures and form, such as stringing the bow, nocking the arrow, getting the right stance, sighting, and observing safety practices. Before archery activity, girls learn the following:

• Archers straddle the shooting line to shoot. • Girls waiting to shoot stay well behind the archery line. A quiver for holding arrows is provided for each line of shooters. Never point a bow and arrow at a person, even when not drawn. • Arrows are not picked up until the “load” command is given. • Never shoot an arrow until the “fire when ready” command is given.

National Girl Scouts badge

at Cadette level.



APPENDIX A Continued: • Never draw the string and let go without an arrow; this is called dry firing and can break the

bow. • When aiming arrow, keep tip pointed toward the target. Shoot only at target and never at anything else, including trees, animals, etc. Never shoot an arrow straight up into the air. • Wait until the all‐clear command is given before retrieving arrows.

Dress appropriately for the activity. Make sure girls and adults avoid wearing dangling earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that may become entangled in equipment. Also have girls tie back long hair. Ensure that equipment is in good condition. Make sure that arrows are not warped and do not have cracked nocks or loose or missing feathers; bowstrings do not have broken or loose strands, and bows do not have loose or broken arrow rests; backstops for targets are in good repair. A beginner uses arrows that extend one to two inches in front of the bow when the bow is at full draw. Only target tip arrows are used, never broadhead/hunting tips. Prepare for emergencies. Ensure the presence of a first‐aid kit and a first‐aider with certificates in First Aid, including Adult and Child CPR or CPR/AED, who is prepared to handle cases of puncture wounds and sunburn. If any part of the activity is located 30 minutes or more from emergency medical services, ensure the presence of a first‐aider with Wilderness First Aid. See Volunteer Essentials for information about first‐aid standards and training.

On the Day of the Archery Activity Get a weather report. On the morning of an outdoor archery activity, check weather.com or other reliable weather sources to determine if conditions are appropriate. If severe weather conditions prevent the archery activity, be prepared with a backup plan or alternate activity. Write, review, and practice evacuation and emergency plans for severe weather with girls. Use the buddy system. Girls are divided into teams of two. Each girl chooses a buddy and is responsible for staying with her buddy at all times, warning her buddy of danger, giving her buddy immediate assistance if safe to do so, and seeking help when the situation warrants it. If someone in the group is injured, one person cares for the patient while two others seek help. Safeguard valuables. Secure equipment in a dry, locked storage area. Archery equipment is stored in its proper storage container and locked when not in use. Be prepared in the event of a storm with lightning. Take shelter away from tall objects (including trees, buildings, and electrical poles). Find the lowest point in an open flat area. Squat low to the ground on the balls of the feet, and place hands on knees with head between them. Practice safe archery. At an outdoor range:

• Targets are not placed in front of houses, roads, trails, or tents. • Avoid areas with pedestrian traffic. • Clear areas of brush; a hillside backstop is recommended. • Be sure the shooting area and the spectator area behind the shooting area are clearly marked. • In the shooting area, ensure a distance of at least 50 yards behind the targets and 20 yards on each side of the range. An outdoor range is not used after nightfall. • Archery equipment is stored in the box and locked when not in use. At an indoor range: • Targets are well‐lit, and doors or entries onto the range are locked or blocked from the inside. • Do not block fire exits.

Archery Links • National Field Archery Association: www.nfaa‐archery.org • USA Archery: www.USA Archery.org • World Archery Center Instructor Courses: C:\Documents and Settings\jbowes\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\P8DETXM8\www.worldarcherycenter.com\instructor_courses

Archery Know‐How for Girls • Learn how to string a bow. Read a step‐by‐step guide at Archery World U.K. Web site. • Learn archery safety basics. Learn tips such as “Never put an arrow into a bow unless you are on the shooting line” on the Colorado Division of Wildlife Web site.

Archery Jargon • AMO length: A standardized length for measuring bow strings • Anchor point: Part of the bow to rest lightly as the string is pulled toward the face, usually the corner of the archer’s mouth or chin

• Dry fire: Shooting a bow without an arrow, which can damage the bow



APPENDIX A Continued: From The Merit Badge Program; Boy Scouts of America -

“Archery. Archery activities must be supervised by a BSA National Camping School–trained shooting sports director or USA Archery or National Field Archery Association instructor, or by someone who has been trained by one of the three; or alternatively, the activities may be supervised by someone with at least Level 1 training in the operation of an archery range from USA Archery, NFAA, or an equivalent.”

Requirements 1. Do the following: a. State and explain the Range Safety Rules: (1) Three safety rules when on the shooting line (2) Three safety rules when retrieving arrows (3) The four whistle commands used on a range and their related verbal commands b. State and explain the general safety rules for archery. Demonstrate how to safely carry arrows in your hands. c. Tell about your local and state laws for owning and using archery tackle. 2. Do the following: a. Name and point to the parts of an arrow. b. Describe three or more different types of arrows. c. Name the four principal materials for making arrow shafts. d. Do ONE of the following (1) Make a complete arrow from a bare shaft using appropriate equipment available to you. OR (2) To demonstrate arrow repair, inspect the shafts and prepare and replace at least three vanes, one point, and one nock. You may use as many arrows as necessary to accomplish this. The repairs can be done on wood, fiberglass, or aluminum arrows. e. Explain how to properly care for and store arrows. 3. Do the following: a. Explain the proper use, care, and storage of, as well as the reasons for using, tabs, arm guards, shooting gloves, and quivers. b. Explain the following terms: cast, draw weight, string height (fistmele), aiming, spine, mechanical release, freestyle, and barebow. c. Make a bowstring using appropriate materials. 4. Explain the following: a. The importance of obedience to a range officer or other person in charge of a range b. The difference between an end and a round c. The differences among field, target, and 3-D archery d. How the five-color Fédération Internationale de Tir à l’Arc (FITA) target is scored e. How the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) black-and-white field targets and blue indoor targets are scored f. The elimination system used in Olympic archery competition 5. Do ONE of the following options. Option A—Using a Recurve Bow or Longbow a. Name and point to the parts of the recurve bow or longbow you are shooting. b. Explain how to properly care for and store recurve bows and longbows. c. Show the 10 steps of good shooting for the bow you are shooting. d. Demonstrate the proper way to string a recurve bow or longbow. e. Using a bow square, locate and mark with dental floss, crimp-on, or other method, the nocking point on the bowstring of the bow that you are using. f. Do ONE of the following: (1) Using a recurve bow or longbow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of one of the following BSA, USA

Archery, or NFAA rounds: (a) An NFAA field round of 14 targets and make a score of 60 points (b) A BSA Scout field round of 14 targets and make a score of 80 points (c) A Junior 900 round and make a score of 180 points (d) An FITA/USA Archery indoor round I and make a score of 80 points (e) An NFAA indoor round and make a score of 50 points (The indoor rounds may be shot outdoors if this is more convenient.) OR

(2) Shooting 30 arrows in five-arrow ends at an 80-centimeter (32-inch) five-color target at 10 yards and using the 10 scoring regions, make a score of 150. OR

(3) As a member of the NAA’s Junior Olympic Archery Development program (JOAD), achieve the level of green, purple, and gray stars as part of a JOAD Club indoor or outdoor season with your chosen style of archery equipment. OR

(4) As a member of the NFAA’s Junior Division, earn a Cub or Youth 100-score Progression Patch. Option B—Using a Compound Bow a. Name and point to the parts of the compound bow you are shooting. b. Explain how to properly care for and store compound bows. c. Show the 10 steps of good shooting for the bow you are shooting. d. Explain why it is necessary to have the string or cable on a compound bow replaced at an archery shop. e. Locate and mark with dental floss, crimp-on, or other method, the nocking point on the bowstring of the bow that you are using. f. Do ONE of the following: (1) Using a compound bow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of one of the following BSA, USA Archery, or

NFAA rounds: (a) An NFAA field round of 14 targets and make a score of 70 points (b) A BSA Scout field round of 14 targets and make a score of 90 points (c) A Junior 900 round and make a score of 200 points (d) An FITA/USA Archery indoor



APPENDIX A Continued: round I and make a score of 90 points (e) An NFAA indoor round and make a score of 60

points (The indoor rounds can be shot outdoors if this is more convenient.) OR (2) Shooting at an 80-centimeter (32-inch) five-color target using the 10 scoring regions, make a minimum score of 160.

Accomplish this in the following manner: Shoot 15 arrows in five-arrow ends, at a distance of 10 yards AND Shoot 15 arrows in five-arrow ends, at a distance of 15 yards. OR

(3) As a member of the NAA’s Junior Olympic Archery Development program (JOAD), achieve the level of green, purple, and gray stars as part of a JOAD Club indoor or outdoor season with your chosen style of archery equipment. OR

(4) As a member of the NFAA’s Junior Division, earn a Cub or Youth 100-score Progression Patch.

Archery Resources Scouting Literature Basic Illustrated Archery; Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting merit badge pamphlets Visit the Boy Scouts of America’s official retail website at http:// www.scoutstuff.org for a complete listing of all merit badge pamphlets and other helpful Scouting materials and supplies. Books and Videos Adams, John. Archery (Know the Sport). Stackpole Books, 1996. Boga, Steven. Archery (Backyard Games). Stackpole Books, 1997. Camera, Anthony. Shooting the Stickbow. Virtualbookworm.com Publishing, 2008. Fadala, Sam. Traditional Archery. Stackpole Books, 1999. Hamlett-Wood, Michael. Field Archery: A Complete Guide. Robert Hale Ltd., 2002. Haywood, Kathleen M., and Catherine F. Lewis. Archery: Steps to Success. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics, 1996. Human Kinetics. Archery Fundamentals (Sports Fundamentals Series). Human Kinetics, 2004. Sapp, Richard. Archer’s Digest. 7th ed. Krause Publications, 2003.

United States Olympic Committee. A Basic Guide to Archery. Griffin, 1997. USA Archery. Archery. Human Kinetics, 2012. Wallentine, Douglas. Making Indian Bows and Arrows, The Old Way. Eagle’s View, 1988. Wise, Larry. Bow and Arrow: The Comprehensive Guide to Equipment, Technique, and Competition. Stackpole Books, 1992. The following books and videos are available from Quintessential Productions, website http://www. qproductsarchery.com, or USA Archery (National Archery Association), website http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery. Rowe, Ruth. Archery: The Basics. #053V (video). ______. Archery: Refining Your Form. #033V (video). ______. Fundamentals of Recurve Target Archery. #030B (book). ARCHERY 79 .Archery Resources Rowe, Ruth, and Alan Anderson. Simple Maintenance for Archer Rowe, Ruth, and Alan Anderson. Simple Maintenance for Archery. #031B (book). Instructional archery videos, including Larry Wise’s The Complete Guide to Beginning Archery,

are available from Robinhood Video Productions Inc., 1600 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, Blacklick, OH 43004; telephone 614-322-1038; website http://www. robinhoodvideos.com. Periodicals Archery Focus magazine Toll-free telephone: 800-671-1140 Website: http://www.archeryfocus.com U.S. and International Archer magazine Telephone: 520-742-5846 Website: http://www.usarcher.com Organizations and Websites International Bowhunting Organization Telephone: 440-967-2137 Website: http://www.ibo.net National Field Archery Association Toll-free telephone: 800-811-2331 Website: http://www.nfaa-archery.org USA Archery One Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Telephone: 719-866-4576 Website: http://www.usarchery.org World Archery Federation Maison du Sport International Avenue de Rhodanie 54 1007 Lausanne Switzerland Website: http://www.archery.org

http://www.usarcher.com/

http://www.ibo.net/

http://www.nfaa-archery.org/

http://www.nfaa-archery.org/

http://www.usarchery.org/



APPENDIX B – Certifications & certifying bodies (USA Archery, National Field Archery Association, Maryland Archery Association)

“The National Field Archery Association is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the sport of archery, and is the largest field archery organization in the World. Founded in 1939, the NFAA now consists of 49 chartered state associations and nearly 1,000 affiliated clubs. The NFAA is a member of the International Field Archery Association and a national allied organization of USA Archery. In 2014,

the NFAA celebrated its 75th Anniversary.” (Found at: https://www.nfaausa.com/our-purpose/)

“The NFAA offers a combined instructor program with USA Archery. Archery instructor courses are provided for archers seeking to become archery coaches. Courses cover shooting form, equipment tuning, and teaching techniques. Individual membership is required to instruct. For more information, visit the Certification section at www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery.” (Found at: https://www.nfaausa.com/membership/)

“Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., the National Archery Association, known today as USA Archery, was formed in 1879 to foster and promote the sport of archery. USA Archery is the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of archery. “USA Archery is the organization recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee for the purpose of selecting and training men’s and women’s teams to represent the U.S.

in Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Pan American Games. USA Archery also selects teams for World Championships, World Cups and other international competitions annually.” USA Archery certification program information for all levels is found here: http://www.teamusa.org/usa-archery/coaching/certification-program “Archery Instructors and Coaches are the foundation of USA Archery's programs, camps and the athlete development pipeline. Obtaining a certification not only provides you with valuable knowledge and hands-on skills, but also boosts the marketing value of your program. USA Archery, the National Field Archery Association and the Archery Shooters Association jointly recognize all certification levels. For more information on certification programs, please contact USA Archery at [email protected] or (719) 866-3451.”

Level I coaches can lead an “Explore Archery Program,” but are required to have a USA Archery Range Pass to assist in a USA Archery Club. The Range Pass is obtained after completion of certification, “SafeSport” training, and a background check.

Level II coaches are required to complete “SafeSport” training and a background check prior to certification and be a member of USA Archery, NFAA, or Archery Shooters Association (ASA). Level II is eligible to start a club under the USA Archery umbrella. (Form found here: http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/December-2015/ARY-2014-Club-Application-Form-15-

122115.pdf?la=en)

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http://www.ifaa-archery.org/

http://www.ifaa-archery.org/

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery

https://www.nfaausa.com/our-purpose/

http://www2.teamusa.org/USA-Archery/Coaching/Certification-Program

https://www.nfaausa.com/membership/

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery/Archers/National-Teams-and-High-Performance

http://www.teamusa.org/usa-archery/coaching/certification-program

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/December-2015/ARY-2014-Club-Application-Form-15-122115.pdf?la=en

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APPENDIX B Continued:

Because of the certifications, SafeSport training, background check and ties to governing body insurance, it is highly recommended that the youth archery program form as a club under USA Archery. The training and policies help ensure protection for youth while under the guidance of the adults administering the program. Currently Mount Airy’s IWLA has two USA Archery certified instructors who’ve volunteered to run the program: Don Sherwood, Level II; and Laurie Ansorge, Level I. (Certifications available upon request, and once the program is started, copies should be kept on file by the committee member responsible for administrative paperwork.) USA Archery Insurance Highlights (complete posting found here): http://www.teamusa.org/usa-archery/membership/membership-insurance-benefits Certificate of Insurance request: http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/AARY-2015-USA-Archery-Certificate-of-Insurance-Request-Form--PDF-Fillable-V3-61215.pdf?la=en General Liability Insurance for Instructors and Coaches

Current USA Archery certified Level 2 or higher Instructors and Coaches are covered for activities while acting in their capacity as member Coaches of USA Archery during USA Archery member club activities and USA Archery sanctioned tournaments.

Current USA Archery certified Level 1 Instructors can acquire General Liability Insurance coverage by obtaining a Range Pass with a Recreational Membership (Temporary Membership excluded).

Current USA Archery certified Level 2 and higher Instructors and Coaches who are members of the NFAA or ASA who coach in a USA Archery club may obtain at least a USA Archery Recreational Membership to receive General Liability Insurance coverage.

The National Field Archery Association offers liability insurance to NFAA chartered clubs and pro shops through Sadler & Company at a discounted rate. NFAA memberships include individual limited liability for NFAA bowhunters. See details atwww.sadlersports.com. Found at: https://www.nfaausa.com/programs/#1445402639732-75c85cfe-898b

Certifications and Memberships of Current Club Volunteers

http://www.teamusa.org/usa-archery/membership/membership-insurance-benefits

http://www.teamusa.org/usa-archery/membership/membership-insurance-benefits

http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/AARY-2015-USA-Archery-Certificate-of-Insurance-Request-Form--PDF-Fillable-V3-61215.pdf?la=en

http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/AARY-2015-USA-Archery-Certificate-of-Insurance-Request-Form--PDF-Fillable-V3-61215.pdf?la=en

http://www.sadlersports.com/

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APPENDIX B Continued:

When responsible for youth, some programs require the presence of first aid and CPR certified personnel during activities. This topic should be discussed with the Chief Safety Officer and decided upon review of club documents including insurance paperwork. It is common with some groups, such as the Girl Scouts, that they require their own certified adult troop member(s) to be on site with supplies to handle any injury or emergency that arises from their members.



APPENDIX C - Market research on other youth archery clubs

Mayberry Archers; Westminster, MD http://www.mayberryarchers.org/ From website: Mayberry club exist to provide a place where archers can come together to compete in their skill, share tips and tricks, and practice to improve. Mayberry also participates in State championship shoots. We hold league shoots, Indoor Wednesday night shoots, Outdoor shoots, 3D animal target shoots, and beginner classes. The Club also supports the Carroll County Sportsmen association, 4H shooting sports, and Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC)

Basic class: Classes are held two times a year. They run one night a week for 6 weeks and the cost is $50.00 per person $175.00 maximum if registering as family.

o Fall Session: Starts Tuesday nights September 27th. 2016 and ends November 1st. 2016. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Ages 8 to adult. Maximum class size is 30 students.

o Winter Session: Starts Friday nights January 6th. 2017 and ends February 10th. 2017. 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Ages 8 to adult. Maximum class size is 30 students.

o Note: We provide all equipment for use during the class. If you have your own you are more than welcome to bring it. o NOTE: As of now we are requesting anyone registering for the Basic Beginners class to fill out the registration form along

with a nonrefundable deposit of $25.00 per person to ensure your reservation is secured. Registration Form

Membership to Mayberry Archers provides:

o Camaraderie & Fellowship in the sport and fun of Archery

o Support of the club with advice and experience of fellow archer's

o Use of both indoor and outdoor range o Equipment / tools to fix or tune your,

plus information on quality new or used equipment

o Heated use of an indoor range with card access

o Family oriented club with an safe and fun atmosphere

o Recognizes the issues that threaten the future of the right to bare arms

o Self-accomplishment as well of confidence to improve your skills of archery o Competitive shoots with other archers focused on the sport o Ability to Join MAA and NFAA/NAA to shoot competitive state and nationally o Membership dues are:

$100 for a single adult membership $150 for family maximum, this includes any dependent that are still enrolled in higher learning. $10 for a single youth the age of 17 and under. Youth membership must be done with and adult

membership. $5 for each club access card (adult member only)

o Note: Must attend a meeting to present your application as a new member. Meetings are held every third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM.

3D Archery o Come on out to have fun working on your hunting skills on our range. o The cost for adult 18yrs old and over is $10.00 and youth 12-17 is $8.00. o Registration starts at 8:00 am until 12:00 noon. No registration after 12:00 noon. o Schedule: 2016 - Sunday April 10th; Sunday May 1st, Sunday May 29th; Sunday June 5th, and Saturday June

18th; Sunday July 10th, Sunday July 24th; Saturday August 13th; Saturday September 3rd

NOTE: Indoor range

http://www.mayberryarchers.org/

http://mayberryarchers.org/images/documents/Mayberry__Archers_Beginners_Class.pdf



APPENDIX C Continued: Tuscarora Archers; Frederick, MD http://www.tuscaroraarchers.com/ From Website: Tuscarora Archers has been actively promoting the sport of archery since 1954. We are located within Frederick County

Maryland. We are a family oriented club that promotes archery as a sport the entire family can enjoy.

Facilities : o Our members can enjoy excellent grounds maintained by the hard working members of this club. We offer a 28

target Field and Hunter course. o Our clubhouse includes a large 20 yard indoor range. o Tuscarora archers hosts numerous events throughout the year, including indoor and outdoor target archery,

3D, Field and Hunter, and our youth program.

Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is a program of USA Archery… Our JOAD offers both recurve and compound archers the opportunity to learn range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that also fosters focus, increased self-confidence, and team building skills. Our JOAD team, Team Tuscarora, is open to archers from 10 to 20 years old that have had some form of archery training in the past. Archers must have their own equipment, which must be at the intermediate or advanced level. We have two sessions a year: indoor from October to late March, and outdoor from May until late September. We prefer to bring new archers in during the indoor season. Our current group has 15 young archers ranging in ages from 10 to 18 and a 50/50 boys to girls ratio. This current group has won over 50 Maryland state championships in the last two years. They also have placed second and third in national shoots. This year at the USA Archery Outdoor Nationals in Ohio we had two archers qualify in fourth place. One archer took home a silver medal in the team rounds.

Tuscarora Archers has approximately 18 instructors that have been certified through the USA Archery and the National Field Archery Association instructor’s course. This is the same organization that supports the "Archery in the School" program. Our classes consist of one on one instruction with emphasis on archery safety, proper shooting techniques, and different types of equipment. Tuscarora Archers is holding beginning Archers learn to shoot classes for ages 6 and up on: June 10th; July 15th; August 12th; September 16th; from 7pm - 9pm. The cost of the class is $15 per person and $40 max per family. Pre-registration is recommended. No equipment is necessary. We will provide equipment, but if you do have your own equipment please feel free to bring it. Each class is an individual class these are not progressive classes.

Club Dues: o Club Dues are due by January 1st of each year. o Adult $60 per year o Family $90 per year o Junior $30 per year- must be under 17

o Initiation Fee of $25 is due at time of application.

http://www.tuscaroraarchers.com/

http://www.tuscaroraarchers.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/learn_of_shoot_class.94190144.docx



APPENDIX C Continued: Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc. of The Izaak Walton League of America, Est. 1937; Damascus, MD http://www.damascusiwla.org/#archery From Website: The WAC Archery Program’s mission is to introduce, train and develop archery enthusiasts, both young and old, in the

sport of archery. The skills learned and developed in the program are useful for both field target archery and bowhunting. The WAC Archery Program has a number of instructors that are certified by the US Archery Association which is the organization that governs and sponsors the U.S. Olympic Archery Team. Sometime soon, we are hoping to get the WAC Archery Program qualified to be in the Junior Olympic Archery Development Program (JOAD).

WAC MEMBERSHIP DUES RATES 06-17-2014 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY STUDENT YOUTH New Memberships Chapter* 90.00 137.50 17.50 21.00 If you join from Jan thru Jun National* 40.00 60.00 20.00 8.00 or Division* 5.00 7.50 2.50 1.00 Oct. thru Dec. Initiation * 60.00 60.00 0.00 0.00 Key Card 1* 10.00 20.00 10.00 N/A *Required TOTAL $205.00 $285.00 $50.00 $30.00 1* Required for Building Access INDIVIDUAL FAMILY STUDENT YOUTH New Memberships Chapter* 45.00 68.75 8.75 10.50 If you join from July National* 20.00 30.00 10.00 4.00 thru Division* 2.50 3.75 1.25 .50 Sept. Initiation * 60.00 60.00 0.00 0.00 Key Card 1* 10.00 20.00 10.00 N/A *Required TOTAL $137.50 $182.50 $30.00 $15.00 1* Required for Electronic Building Access Renewals TOTAL $135.00 $205.00 $40.00 $30.00

http://www.damascusiwla.org/#archery



APPENDIX D - Range layouts

Archery facility planning guide from Easton Foundations: http://esdf.org/archery-facilities/archery-facility-planning-guide/

http://esdf.org/archery-facilities/archery-facility-planning-guide/



APPENDIX E - Range inspection information from other venues

From NFAA Archery Range Guidelines: https://www.nfaausa.com/wp-content/uploads/Archery-Range-Guidelines.pdf DESIGNING AN OUTDOOR RANGE FOR SAFETY - General Range Safety Safety on any archery range is comprised of three elements:

Archery tackle.

"Stupid Human Tricks."

Range layout, targets and backstops. Only the last item is discussed herein, and only for field archery and bowhunter ranges. Since target archery

range layouts and shooting rules are specifically structured to avoid unsafe conditions, safety issues are fairly rare. Likewise, proper archery training and/or bowhunter education should handle the tackle and human elements.

It should be remembered that range design criteria can’t be separated from range safety criteria. The first priority is — always — every archery and bowhunter range must be designed for safety. The following material, therefore, emphasizes the most important safety issues related to the range and equipment design criteria outlined in the foregoing Sections II, III and IV. Field Archery Range Safety

Field archery range safety may be divided into two categories: (1) factors related to range layout and terrain, and (2) factors related to maintainable items, such as target butts, target lanes and lane obstructions.

The NFAA addresses both of these factors quite well in its Range Inspection Requirements. NFAA-chartered clubs with field ranges must be re-inspected every two years, and it's obvious that a club won't host many tournaments, invitationals or even club shoots, without being certified safe, and subsequently proven safe by repeated use.

The problem, unfortunately, is with temporary ranges set up specifically for large sectional or national tournaments. This problem is the result of (1) too many ranges being built on not enough land, (2) not enough help, and (3) not enough time. Very few ranges are perfectly safe the first time, which means that unless inspection teams conduct a "shoot-through" on the new range, there's a good chance that there will be a significant safety issue during the first day's round. Here's a summary of the kind of things often missed because of not having a "shoot-through":

Waiting areas and shooting positions at the next target within the danger zone of the preceding target. This is the result of not having enough land. The NFAA's outdoor range safety guidelines, as described above, are good rules-of-thumb.

Target butt positioned such that a road, path or another target is directly behind the butt, even if at a reasonably safe distance. Any unnatural movement in the sight window can cause an equally unnatural flinch and inadvertent arrow release.

Lack of backstop or inadequately cleared area behind target butt. People will miss, and they will look for that missed arrow. Uncleared brush not only increases the chance of a ricochet, but it also increases the exposure of the search party to danger zones behind other targets.

Leaky butts. Even if you never miss, pass-throughs put you in the same position as the guy who does miss the target.

Non-backstopped target positioned on a brow of a hill, such that a missed shot becomes a flightshot.

Uncleared paths to and between targets. Here, we're talking about safety afoot. The usual method of clearing field archery lanes is to brush-hog the saplings about one or two inches above the ground — just high enough to trip head-over-heels.

Inadequate clearance above target lane. Even with a "shoot-through," the range inspectors often miss the fact that light-bowed and traditional shooters require more vertical clearance.

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APPENDIX E Continued: Walk-ups which are also fan shaped. The problem here is that unlike a straight walk-up, an angled walk-up often gives the option of shooting four at a time. It depends on the angle of the fan whether this is safe or not. If there's any question, don't shoot!

NFAA Range inspection forms are found here: https://www.nfaausa.com/documents-forms/ Some of the inspection criteria found on the site includes: 1) Cleanliness: If range and all facilities are clean and neat, and provided with trash disposal cans,

fresh paint, etc.-10 pts 2) If range paths are wide, cleared and mowed -5 pts 3) Road: Passable the year round -5 pts 4) Practice Area: Balanced to size of club, especially set-up, cared for, provided with good shootable bales and

backing -5 pts 5) Camping Area: Specially set up and designated -5 pts 6) Parking Area: Specially arranged so that it is more than just open area (leveled, signs, etc.) -5 pts 7) Picnic Area: A picnic area shall consist of mowed area, 1 picnic table, 1 grill or fireplace, and trash can -10 pts.

Two points for each additional table and / or grill). 8) Extra directional signals, signs, etc., on range and ground -5 pts 9) Club entrance sign -10 pts 10) 50% of Club archery membership NFAA members -15 pts 11) 100 % of Club archery membership NFAA members (10 members or more) -20 pts 12) Shooting stake color uniformity -10 pts (Field-White; Hunter-Red; Animal-Yellow; Cub-Black; Youth-Blue) 13) Shooting lanes wide enough to accommodate 4 shooting positions, so 4 archers may shoot at one time on

all targets -20 pts

1) Children play area separate by fence, etc. -5 pts. Swings, 2 pts. each; Sandboxes, 2 pts each; Slides, 2 pts each 2) Club bulletin regularly published -10 pts 3) Club sign and decorations at the entrance -5 pts 4) Safe drinking water -15 pts 5) Public announcement system -5 pts 6) NFAA approved instructor -10 pts 7) Club or dealer arrangement for selling equipment -5 pts 8) Regularly scheduled club events, shoots, parties, picnics, etc.

Allow 1 point per activity with a maximum of 10 points 9) Regularly scheduled Junior Program (Junior Olympics, etc.) -5pts 10) Club owned lands -20 pts. (1 point for every two acres) 11) NFAA Liability Insurance -10 pts

https://www.nfaausa.com/documents-forms/



APPENDIX F – Other Internet Links of Interest

Maryland Archery: http://www.md-archery.org/ http://www.archery360.com/archery-in-your-community/maryland/ http://archerylessons.info/ellicott-city-md-archery-lessons/ https://www.howardcountymd.gov/archery http://www.precisearchery.com/ Governance Organizations: https://www.nfaausa.com/ http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/2015USAArcheryBrochMin.pdf?la=en http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/2015ExploreBrochureMin.pdf?la=en http://worldarchery.org/ Magazines: https://usarcher.com/ http://www.archeryfocus.com/ http://insidearchery.com/ https://www.nfaausa.com/archery-magazine/ http://worldarchery.org/the-target-magazine Safety Information: http://www.safearrow.com/ Stores: http://www.crosswindoutdoors.com/ http://jeffersonarchery.com/ http://www.lancasterarchery.com/ http://www.macrotecharchery.com/ http://bowhuntersdenmaryland.com/

http://www.md-archery.org/

http://www.archery360.com/archery-in-your-community/maryland/

http://archerylessons.info/ellicott-city-md-archery-lessons/

https://www.howardcountymd.gov/archery

http://www.precisearchery.com/

https://www.nfaausa.com/

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery

http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/2015USAArcheryBrochMin.pdf?la=en

http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/2015USAArcheryBrochMin.pdf?la=en

http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Archery/May-2015/2015ExploreBrochureMin.pdf?la=en

http://worldarchery.org/

https://usarcher.com/

http://www.archeryfocus.com/

http://insidearchery.com/

https://www.nfaausa.com/archery-magazine/

http://worldarchery.org/the-target-magazine

http://www.safearrow.com/

http://www.crosswindoutdoors.com/

http://jeffersonarchery.com/

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/

http://www.macrotecharchery.com/

http://bowhuntersdenmaryland.com/