Archery Club of Orange, VA 4-H Project Book Project Year: Name: DOB: Junior or Senior. PORTRAIT PHOTO HERE COMPLETED PROJECT BOOKS DUE BY AUGUST 15th

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1 4-H Project Book Project Year: Name: DOB: Junior or Senior PORTRAIT PHOTO HERE COMPLETED PROJECT BOOKS DUE BY AUGUST 15th

2 PROJECT BOOK CONTENTS & CHECK LIST PAGE 2 o Project Book Printed Off by November Complete o 3-Hole Punch Pages & Put into a Labeled Folder w/ Prongs Complete o Page 3 WHY ARCHERY GOALS? Complete o Pages 4-10 ARCHERY MANUAL CHAPTER QUESTIONS (According to Age) Complete o Page 11 ARCHERY EQUIPMENT Cost List - Complete o Page 12 ESSAY PAGE Writing Summary - Complete o Page 13 PHOTO PAGE Photos of You Shooting - Complete o Page 14 YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT PAGE Field Trips, etc. - Complete o Page 15 & 16 PRACTICE LOG Hours Practicing - Complete o Page PROFICIENCY CHALLENGE LEVELS 1-5 (according to level not all pages will be completed unless you are a senior) - Complete o Page 22 PROJECT BOOK SCORECARD/RUBRIC o Page 23 FINAL SIGNATURE PAGE (except Extension Office Signature) - Complete BY AUGUST 15th!!!!! 2

3 WHY ARCHERY - GOALS? (ALL ARCHERS COMPLETE) *Please circle the correct words where indicated with an asterisk * and complete each sentence. I joined the archery club because My specific goal for this year in Archery is: *I am committed to improve my aim so that I can attend the Orange County Fair, the Regionals and/or the State tournaments because *I want/don t want to go to National s because *I would like/not like to be /officer of the club because *I would like/ not like to mentor a younger archer because *When I am 16, I would like/not like to be a certified Archery Instructor because 3

4 CHAPTER 1 Intro and Safety How it all began (All Archers Complete) A: According to your Archery Manual, bows and arrows are used for: 1) 2) 3) B: Bows and arrows were created by: C: Native Americans commonly used 2 types of arrow heads called and, made out of,, and. D: Archery is fun but!!!! We treat bows and arrows as if they are. E: What are the 10 Commandments of Archery Safety? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) F: What are the 4 Whistle Commands? 1) 2) 3) 4) G. What other safety command do we follow if there are no whistle? 4

5 CHAPTER 2 The Bow and Arrow: Draw 3 types of bows we use. (All Archers Complete) Label ONE of the bow s parts. 1) 2) 3) Arrows are made from,, and. Draw the four kinds of arrow points and label each one: 1) 2) 3) 4) Define the terms: Arrow Length Draw Length Draw Weight Fletching What is and why is Eye-Dominance important 5

6 CHAPTER 3 Accessories and Safety Equipment (All Archers Complete) Define the following: Armguard: Finger Tab: Shooting Glove: Mechanical Release: Quiver: Belt Quiver: Ground Quiver: Sling: Clothing Shield/Vest: Kisser Button: Stabilizers: 3D Target: Flat Target: Sites: Whisker Biscuit: 6

7 CHAPTER 4 On The Range (Archers 12yrs and Up Complete) Draw an archery range Include: Shooting line Target line Waiting line Safety areas (sides and behind) Yardages Target butts 7

8 CHAPTER 5 Let s Shoot! SHOOTING FORM (All Archers Complete) List the 9 Steps to Success and give a brief description of each: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 8

9 CHAPTER 6 Part I Common Faults and How to Fix Them (Archers 15yrs & Up Complete) HIGH AND LOW ARROW PATTERNS High Arrow Patterns Possible Reasons: 1) How to Correct: 2) 3) 4) Low Arrow Patterns Possible Reasons: 1) How to Correct: 2) 3) 4) 5) 9

10 CHAPTER 6 Part II Common Faults and How to Fix Them (Archers 15yrs & Up Complete) LEFT AND RIGHT ARROW PATTERNS Left and Right Patterns Possible Reasons: 1) How to Correct: 2) 3) 4) Low Arrow Patterns Possible Reasons: 1) How to Correct: 2) 3) 4) 5) 10

11 ARCHERY EQUIPMENT (All Archers Complete) Equipment Used This Year Type/Cost: (All Archers Complete) (Even if club equipment was used research & compute cost) TYPE COST Bow $ Bow Case $ 6 Arrows $ Field Tips $ Fletching $ Fletching Tool $ Fletching Glue $ Serving Tool $ Allen Wrenches $ Quiver $ Release $ Finger Tab $ Arm Guard $ Stabilizer $ Silencers $ Whisker Bisket $ Arrow Rest $ Peep $ Sights $ Cables $ Shooting Vest $ Bow Stand $ Target $ Total Cost of Equipment for the Year $ 11

12 ESSAY PAGE (Archers 9-14yrs complete #1, Archers 15 & Up Complete #1 & #2) Please neatly handwrite or type, use another piece of paper or the back if necessary. 1) What new archery skills have I learned this year that I can teach other students next year? (30+ words, full sentences) 2) What important new concept/lesson/idea I have learned this year in archery that I can apply in other areas of my life. (50+ words, full sentences, it can t repeat the above question) 12

13 PHOTOS (All Archers Insert 2-4 Photos of you in this year s Archery Club) 13

14 YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT ALL ARCHERS MUST COMPLETE THIS PAGE Event Date Topic/Descriptio Locatio Notes/Comments n n Enrolled On-Line Current Yr Meeting 1 October Meeting 2 November Meeting 3 December Meeting 4 January Meeting 5 February Meeting 6 March Meeting 7 April Meeting 8 May Meeting 9 June Meeting 10 July Total Practice Hrs (Max20) Community Service 1 Community Service 2 Community Service 3 Field Trip 1 Field Trip 2 Fundraiser Public Relations Safety Exam Passed Radio Show Demo Challenge Level Passed OC Fair Demo Assignment Fair Tournament Results: Target Face Place Pt Total 3D Target Place Pt Total Other Trnmnt Results: Place Pt Total 14

15 Other Trnmnt Results: Place Pt Total Student Mentorship Name: Goal:. PRACTICE LOG ALL ARCHERS MUST COMPLETE THIS PAGE (Minimum 20 hours practice /year or 1 hour /month) Entry # Date Time Worked on

16 Initials Total Hrs Grand Total Hrs PRACTICE LOG ALL ARCHERS MUST COMPLETE THIS PAGE IF NEEDED (Minimum 20 hours practice /year or 1 hour /month) Entry # Date Time Worked on

17 Initials Total Hrs Grand Total Hrs 4-H Archery Proficiency Challenge Level 1 Beginner Archer (initialed by parent or leader). 1) Identify the 10 Commandments of Archery Safety. 2) Identify the 4 Whistle Commands. 3) Identify the parts of the arrow. 4) Identify the 3 types of bows we use in our Archery Club of Orange. 5) Identify the parts of the bow. 6) Demonstrate how to pull an arrow from a target. 7) What is eye dominance and why is it important when shooting? 8) Name 3 safety equipment items we use for shooting a bow and explain why they are important. 9) Shoot 10 arrows 3 times from the ten yard line and record your score. 10) Invite a friend to come visit our archery club. Member s Name: Completed Date: Project Leader s Signature: Date: 17

18 Format adapted from the California 4-H Shooting Sports Club KEEP COMPLETE AND SIGN OFF BEFORE THE FAIR 4-H Archery Proficiency Challenge Level 2 Intermediate Archer (initialed by parent or leader). 1) Complete Level 1 Beginner Archer Proficiency Challenge. 2) Explain draw length and why it is important. 3) Explain bow draw weight. What is let-off when using a compound bow? 4) Identify 7-8 parts of the bow and describe their use. 5) Demonstrate and explain whistle commands and the 10 Commandments at a meeting. 6) Explain what happens from the point when you release the string to the arrow reaching the target. 7) Demonstrate and explain the nine steps of shooting (shooting form). 8) Explain how to check for safety of equipment and range before shooting. 9) Assist the instructor with a younger or beginner member the proper shooting form and most common mistakes archers make. 10) Shoot 20 arrows 3 times at 10 yards and record your scores. You need at least one good grouping. Member s Name: Completed Date: 18

19 Project Leader s Signature: Date: Format adapted from the California 4-H Shooting Sports Club KEEP, COMPLETE AND SIGN OFF BEFORE THE FAIR 4-H Archery Proficiency Challenge Level 3 Advanced Archer (initialed by parent or leader). 1) Complete Levels 1 & 2 Archery Proficiency Challenges. 2) Demonstrate and explain all nine of the archery steps of shooting. (shooting form again) 3) Explain all 6 of the common archery form faults and how to fix them. 4) Describe an archery range and safety zones with the proper whistle commands. 5) Describe 4 kinds of arrows and 4 kinds of arrow tips. 6) Explain how to fletch your own arrows. 7) Demonstrate and conduct whistle commands to new archers at more than one meeting or a few practice. 8) Show how to check your bow, arrow rest and nock for correctness and how to adjust your pin sight or aim. 9) Participate in an archery tournament of 25+ targets. 10) Assist the instructor with a beginner archer proper shooting form and mentor them all year. Member s Name: Completed Date: 19

20 Project Leader s Signature: Date: Format adapted from the California 4-H Shooting Sports Club KEEP, COMPLETE AND SIGN OFF BEFORE THE FAIR 4-H Archery Proficiency Challenge Level 4 Jr. Leader Archer (initialed by parent or leader). 1) Complete Levels 1, 2 and 3 Archery Proficiency Challenges. 2) Serve as a Junior or Teen leader in this project for one year. 3) Help prepare for 6 of the 12 business meetings. 4) Select a 3rd beginner student and mentor him/her throughout the year helping him/her reach attainable goals. 5) Assist the instructor with the whistle commands, 10 Commandments, keep the safety tests moving and up to date. 6) Demonstrate proficiency in detecting and correcting archery shooting errors. 7) Invite a guest speaker to a meeting and introduce them to the club. 8) Plan your own special archery event. Report to your club leader the problems, success and what changes to make the next time. 9) Teach an archery topic or initiate fun club games at a few club meetings. 10) Set 3 goals related to your shooting skills, plan it & chart it. Member s Name: Completed Date: 20

21 Project Leader s Signature: Date: Format adapted from the California 4-H Shooting Sports Club KEEP, COMPLETE AND SIGN OFF BEFORE THE FAIR 4-H Archery Proficiency Challenge Level 5 Sr. Leader Archer (initialed by parent or leader). 1) Complete Levels 1-4 Archery Proficiency Challenges. 2) Set 3 goals related to your shooting skills, plan it & chart it. 3) Assist club leader with elected officers and their duties. 4) Assist the President to create business meeting agendas. 5) Construct your own linear 5 target practice archery range. 6) Speak about archery before a non-archery club. 7) Attend at least 2 or 3 tournaments with 25+ targets, record scores. 8) Assist a Jr. Leader to attain their goals and be subject to an evaluation from the Jr. Leader. 9) Prepare a paper of 300 words, give a 15 minute oral report or Interview someone in the archery field on one of the following: History of a specific topic related to archery. Markets and methods of marketing archery products. Development of archery and equipment. 4-5 ways to save money in our archery club and why. 10) Develop or revise an archery reference library of websites or books that may help other members in the archery club. Member s Name: Completed Date: 21

22 Project Leader s Signature: Date: Format adapted from the California 4-H Shooting Sports Club KEEP, COMPLETE AND SIGN OFF BEFORE THE FAIR PROJECT BOOK SCORECARD/RUBRIC 4-H Members: Leave this page blank. The person judging your book will complete the score card. Category 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points TOTAL Format and Neatness of Project Books Page 3 4-H Goals and Leadership Pages H Manual Chapter Questions Page 11 Archery Equipment Worksheet Page 12 4-H Archery Writing Summary - Essay Page Page 13 4-H Photo Pages Page 14 4-H Progress (Community Service/Field Trips/Fair Results)Reports Page H Practice Logs Page H Archery Proficiency Challenges Final Signature The information is not organized, making it difficult to obtain the information 4 or more blanks are incomplete 1/3 Chapter Questions are Complete 5 or less items are included in the worksheet Essays are short with no complete sentences, repetitive and does not make sense Some of the information is organized and presented clearly 3 or more blanks are incomplete 2/4 Chapter Questions are Complete 10 or less items are included in the worksheet Essays are under the required amount of words, have some complete sentences and makes a little sense Page has 1 photo Page has 2 photos Reports are missing information and does not complete the requirements Completed Practice Log with over 14 hours Complete but not on appropriate level for the year Only student signature is included Reports are missing a few dates and have completed most requirements Completed Practice Log with over 16 hours Incomplete missing 4-7 signatures of appropriate level for the year Only student signature and parent are included Most of the information is presented clearly, neatly, and is somewhat organized 1-2 blanks are incomplete 3/5 Chapter Questions are Complete 15 or less items are included in the worksheet Essays are just under the requirements, makes sense and can use a little work Page has 3 photos Reports are missing a few dates but have completed all requirements Completed Practice Log with over 18 hours Incomplete missing 2-3 signatures of appropriate level for the year All signatures but parent signature All information is presented clearly, neatly, and well organized in a folder Page is complete. All 4/6 Chapter Questions are Complete All 23 items are included nn the worksheet Essays are in complete sentences, the required amount of words and makes sense Page is full of photos in an organized and creative way Reports are complete, up-todate and fulfilled all requirements Completed Practice Log with over 20 hours Completed with signatures for the appropriate level for the year All signatures are included and not forged 22

23 Overall Total FINAL SIGNATURE PAGE COMPLETED PROJECT BOOKS DUE BY AUGUST 15th I have completed and filled out my project book to the best of my ability! Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date Archery Club Leader Signature Date Extension Office Signature Date Notes or Comments: 23

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