WELCOME
Long Mynd Archers is an archery club based at Church Stretton, Shropshire, England. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of the Shropshire Hills, we specialize in target archery and cater for recurve, compound and longbows. We have a thriving junior section as well as a senior section.
We are proud to currently have 6 Archery GB accredited coaches at various levels, ensuring we can meet the coaching needs of everybody from beginner through to international archer. All Archery GB accredited coaches are enhanced DBS (Formerly CRB) checked.
Long Mynd Archers is affiliated to the Shropshire Archery Society, the West Midlands Archery Society and Archery GB. We are a member of Ontarget, Archery GB’s Club Development Program. Clubs joining Ontarget are making a public pledge to be open and friendly, to advance archery and to pro-actively work with Archery GB.
Etiquette
Etiquette is an important part of archery; it is the unwritten rules which make the sport what it is. Etiquette is particularly important when shooting away from the club, at a competition or another club’s club day, and failure to adhere to it reflects on Long Mynd. Most complaints at competitions are related to etiquette.
A Good Archer
- Does not talk in a loud voice whilst others are shooting.
- Does not talk to another competitor who obviously prefers to be silent
- Does not make any exclamation on the shooting line which may disconcert a neighbour in the act of shooting.
- Does not go behind the target to retrieve his/her arrows before his/her score has been recorded.
- Does not walk up and down the shooting line comparing scores
- Does not touch anyone else’s equipment without permission.
- Does not leave litter
- When calling scores does so in groups of three (e.g. 775{pause}553)
- If he/she breaks another’s arrow through his/her own carelessness pays for it on the spot.
- Thanks the Target Captain at the end of each round for work on his/her behalf.
Code of conduct - Adult Archers
In addition to the etiquette, Archery GB have issued the following Code Of Conduct;
Adult Archers
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in archery.
As an archer, you have a big part to play. That is why Archery GB is asking every archer to follow a Code of Conduct.
The Archery GB Codes of Conduct apply to all Archery GB members when participating in and administering the sport of archery.
In order to protect the reputation of Archery GB, the code also applies to those associated with Archery GB or who are involved in archery whilst outside the UK.
Expected Minimum Standards of Behaviour and Conduct
As an Archery GB member I will:
- Respect the spirit of fair play in archery:
- Adhere to the Rules of Shooting and the spirit of archery
- Display and promote high standards of behaviour
- Promote fair play – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time
- Endeavour to ensure the sport is enjoyable for everyone
- Accept success and failure, victory or defeat with dignity
- Be on time for training, competitions and events
- Never engage in or tolerate public criticism of fellow archers, coaches or officials
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of my fellow archers:
- Speak to my fellow archers, coaches, judges and officials with respect
- Remember we all make mistakes
- Always respect the confidentiality of other archers
- Treat other people’s data as I would wish them to treat mine
- Always have the best interests of my fellow archers at heart
- I will endeavour to ensure my own safety and the safety of others:
- Never participate when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each archer above everything including standards of performance
- Protect others involved in archery from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour:
- Never engage in or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
- Never engage in or tolerate bullying, intimidation or harassment
- Never use or tolerate the use of social media (e.g. Facebook/Archery Interchange) to engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment
- Abide by Archery GB Rules and Policies including:
- Archery GB Policy for Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
- Archery GB Equality Policy
- Archery GB Anti-doping rules
- Archery GB Bribery Act
- Take personal responsibility:
- To update Archery GB with changes to personal information
Breaking the Code of Conduct
By joining Archery GB, everyone agrees to abide by this Code of Conduct, all Archery GB Policies, Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
Archery GB therefore has the right to investigate and take disciplinary action, as in line with the Archery GB Disciplinary Policy, Regulations and Procedures, against any alleged breaches of this Code of Conduct or our Policies, Rules, Regulations and Procedures, which may bring Archery GB into disrepute.
Rules of shooting
Click the link below to download a copy of the rules of shooting.
Rules of shooting (External link)
Shooting Administration Procedures (External Link)
Longmynd Archers Club Constitution
For other Archery GB policies and procedures, click HERE.
Indoor Rounds
There are metric and imperial rounds when shooting indoors but there are far fewer rounds when compared to outdoors. The following tables list all the recognised indoor rounds. It shows the number of dozen at each distance and face size. There are a variety of different faces but the most common are the 60cm and 40cm faces.GNAS ROUNDS | DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE | ||||||||
DISTANCE | 18m | 25m | 30m | 20y | 20y | 25y | 20y | 18 Meters | |
FACE SIZE | 40cm | 60cm | 80cm | 60cm | 40cm | 60cm | 16in special | 40cm special | ADDITIONAL RULES |
BRAY I | 2½ | Full size face only | |||||||
BRAY II | 2½ | Full size face only | |||||||
STAFFORD | 5 | Full size face only | |||||||
PORTSMOUTH | 5 | Full size face or 6 zone face | |||||||
WORCESTER | 5 | Special face & rules. See GNAS Rule 408 | |||||||
VEGAS | 5 | Special face & rules. See GNAS Rule 409 |
FITA RECOGNISED ROUNDS | DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE (YARDS) | ||||||||
DISTANCE | 18m | 25m | 30m | 20y | 25y | 20y | 20y | 15y | |
FACE SIZE | 40cm | 60cm | 80cm | 60cm | 40cm | 60cm | 16in special | 40cm special | |
FITA 18 | 5 | Full size or triple faces | |||||||
FITA 25 | 5 | Full size or triple faces | |||||||
COMBINED FITA | 5 | 5 | Full size or triple faces | ||||||
MATCH ELIMINATION | 1½ | Triple faces only | |||||||
MATCH FINALS | 1 | Triple faces only |
Rules for Long Mynd "Tripple"
Triple Rules
Rounds shot are:
Wa 18m
5 dozen @ 18mts 40cm face 1-10 scoring 6 sighters
Portsmoth
5 dozen @ 20yds 60cm face 1-10 scoring 6 sighters
Vegas
5 dozen @ 18mts 40cms face 6-10 scoring 6 sighters
The allowance for the first round will be on your present handicap. (So new members make sure that you have shot three indoor rounds by the end of December).
The next two allowances will be based on your previous triple round handicap.
There will be awards for the highest adjusted score each month and for the overall triple competition.
Outdoor Rounds
Outdoor rounds are shot with Metric scoring and a single round,normally involves shooting multiple distances,(the exception being 70m/50m, and Olympic Round).The furthest distances are shot first then the bosses are moved closer to shoot the shorter distances. Archers get timed sighter’s at the furthest distance and the rounds are shot in 6 arrow ends on 122cm and/or 80cm faces.
DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE (METRES) | ||||||||||||||
122cm FACE | 80cm FACE | |||||||||||||
ROUNDS | 90 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | |
A |
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3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
B | 1440 (LADIES) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
- | HALF 1440 (GENTLEMEN) | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | |||||||||
HALF 1440 (LADIES) | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ |
DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE (METRES) | ||||||||||||||
ROUNDS | 122cm FACE | 80cm FACE | ||||||||||||
90 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | ||
C | METRIC I | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
D | METRIC II | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
E | METRIC III | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
F | METRIC IV | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
G | METRIC V | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE (METRES) | ||||||||||||||
ROUNDS | 122cm FACE | 80cm FACE | ||||||||||||
90 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | ||
A | LONG METRIC (GENTLEMEN) | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
B | LONG METRIC (LADIES) | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
C | LONG METRIC I | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
D | LONG METRIC II | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
E | LONG METRIC III | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
F | LONG METRIC IV | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
G | LONG METRIC V | 3 | 3 |
DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE (METRES) | ||||||||||||||
ROUNDS | 122cm FACE | 80cm FACE | ||||||||||||
90 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | ||
A | SHORT METRIC | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
C | SHORT METRIC I | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
D | SHORT METRIC II | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
E | SHORT METRIC III | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
F | SHORT METRIC IV | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
G | SHORT METRIC V | 3 | 3 |
DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE (METRES) | ||||||||||||||
ROUNDS | 122cm FACE | 80cm FACE | ||||||||||||
90 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | ||
- | HALF METRIC I | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | |||||||||
- | HALF METRIC II | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | |||||||||
- | HALF METRIC III | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | |||||||||
- | HALF METRIC IV | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | |||||||||
- | HALF METRIC V | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ | 1½ |
DOZENS OF ARROWS TO BE SHOT AT EACH DISTANCE (METERS) | ||||||||||||||
ROUNDS | 122cm FACE | 80cm FACE | ||||||||||||
90 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | ||
A | FITA 900 | 2½ | 2½ | 2½ | ||||||||||
A | 70m | 6 | ||||||||||||
60 m | 6 | |||||||||||||
A | FITA STANDARD | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
A | OLYMPIC ROUND | 1 |