Archery Safety Orientation Practical Exercise

Overview

Emergency Whistle Signal
- Five or more whistle blows indicate an emergency (e.g., open door, ball on floor).
- Actions: Stop, walk bow to rack, return behind the waiting line.
- If at full draw, ease arrow forward, quiver it, place bow on rack, and return behind line.
Shooting Guidelines
- Only shoot when an arrow is nocked and bow is pointed safely towards the target.
- "Dry firing" (shooting without an arrow) can damage the bow and cause injuries.

Instructor demonstrates the use of whistles and lines to shoot arrows.
Procedure for shooting:
- Two whistle blows: Get bow
- Straddle shooting line, cam on toe (bow upright)
- One whistle blow: Shoot

Nocking Arrow: Thumb down towards quiver, grab arrow below vanes, carry up and over bow, ensure different-colored feather faces you, snap nock under locator on string.
If arrow is dropped: Leave it, raise hand for replacement.
Post Shooting: Walk bow to rack, return behind waiting line.

Blow whistle three times to retrieve arrows.
Approach target line, wait for further instructions.
Safe arrow retrieval:
- Support target, grab arrow with hands touching above and around arrow.
- Ensure others are safely behind target line, pull arrow, drop it on floor.
Collect arrows, even points, cover them, walk back to quivers, and return behind the waiting line.

Use positive language and enforce safety rules consistently.
Utilize CPR (Compliment, Positive, Review) for correction.
Use three fingers under arrow nock for stability and to prevent twisting.
Instructor must ensure all arrows are retrieved, and all people and arrows are clear from behind targets.

Reinforce positive language and safety protocols.
Highlight importance of instructor vigilance and observation to ensure safety and adherence to rules.