Royal Leamington Spa Archery Society

RLSAS Club Rules

1. GNAS Rules of Shooting
   1. All senior members shall maintain an up to date copy of 'The GNAS Rules of Shooting'. (1 copy per household is adequate, if there is more than one member.)
   2. When shooting, either indoors or out, all members will follow strictly, the Rules of Shooting. Particular attention is drawn to Rule 103 (b), which with regard to solo shooting, states: "Any member shooting on their own is doing so at their own risk in respect of personal injuries."
   3. Members will at all times adhere to any safety rules approved by the RLSAS Committee.
2. Junior Members (All Under 18 years of Age)
   1. Before a junior is accepted as a member of the club, a parent or legal guardian must sign an agreement between himself/herself and the club, regarding conditions of membership.
   2. A junior member must not be at a club venue unless accompanied by a minimum of two adult members, who agree that they are willing to supervise the junior. The only exception to this is that a parent, who is a member of the club, may supervise his/her own children on his/her own, whilst adhering to the GNAS Rules of Shooting and the RLSAS Club Rules.
   3. A junior of 12 years or under must be accompanied at all times while at a club venue by a parent or legal guardian.
   4. A junior of 13 years or above may be left at a club venue only when a specific arrangement has been made between the parent or legal guardian and two senior members of the club with regard to both that junior's supervision and collection.
   5. In a few instances it may be appropriate for an older junior to transport himself/herself from his/her home to a club venue. In such a case the junior must ascertain on arrival that there are at least two senior club members present who are willing to supervise him/her. If there are not, he/she must not shoot and is advised to leave the club venue immediately.
3. RLSAS Property and Equipment
   1. All members will use their best efforts to ensure the safety and security of the property and equipment of the Club.
   2. All members will play an appropriate part in the maintenance of club property and equipment. (The club is a voluntary organisation, totally dependent on its members, for its health and welfare.)
4. Membership Dues
   1. All shooting members shall also be members of GNAS, and a regional and county archery association.
   2. All subscriptions and membership payments shall become due annually on 1st September. A member who has failed to make the necessary payments by 1st October will cease to be a member.
5. Communications to Members
   1. All members shall be entitled to ready access to the general communications of the Club, to be present at functions and events arranged by the Club and to receive such support and assistance as the club is able to offer.
   2. It is the responsibility of members to ensure that their up to date contact details are given to the Membership Secretary or Secretary.
   3. Communications to members will be sent, where possible, by e-mail. Those members without email will receive important notices by post. The notice boards in the Clubhouse will be supplemental to this.
6. Footwear
   1. In the interests of safety stout footwear will be worn for shooting at all times. (This means no open toed sandals or high heels.)
7. Rubbish and Litter
   1. Members will not leave any rubbish or litter, including cigarette ends and barbecue waste at the club ground or in the clubhouse.
8. Attendance Record
   1. All members will record their attendance at the club's archery field in the 'Attendance Book', detailing times of arrival and departure.
9. Etiquette and Conduct
   1. Members will have regard to Archery Etiquette as set out in the GNAS Rules of Shooting as follows. A good archer:
      1. Does not talk in a loud voice whilst others are shooting.
      2. Does not talk to another competitor who obviously prefers to be silent.
      3. Does not make any exclamation on the shooting line that might disconcert a neighbour in the act of shooting.
      4. Does not go behind the target to retrieve his arrows before his score has been recorded.
      5. Does not walk up and down the shooting line comparing scores.
      6. Does not touch anyone else's equipment without permission.
      7. Does not leave litter.
      8. When calling scores does so in groups of three, eg. '7-7-5' pause '5-5-3'.
      9. If he breaks another's arrow through his own carelessness, pays for it in cash on the spot.
      10. Thanks the Target Captain at the end of each round for work on his behalf.
   2. Members are also requested to adhere to the following rules:
   1. Members will maintain high standards of personal conduct, and will not behave in a manner which is detrimental to other members or to the interests of the club in general.
   2. If an arrow is lost on the field, help the owner to find it.
   3. Always ask before joining another archer on a target. Permission will never unreasonably be withheld.
   4. Offer assistance in the moving of targets, and remember that pulling arrows is every archer's job.
   5. Shoot at distances which are within your capability to avoid spending excessive time in finding lost arrows.
   6. When shooting short distances avoid centring target faces on the middle of bosses if possible. The middle of a boss is its weakest part and it can be easily shot out. Bosses are very expensive. Equally, avoid centring targets over legs of stands, which can similarly be shot to pieces.
   7. If you lose an arrow on the field, or are unable to remove an arrow which is lodged in a stand, leave a note in the registration book.