Hampshire & IOW Scout Archery Competition 2015

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1 Hampshire & IOW Scout Archery Competition th 13th September Lyons Copse Sandy Lane Shedfield, Southampton SO32 2HQ GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION This pack includes the administrative notes, competition rules and entry forms for the 2015 Hampshire & IOW Scout Archery Competition open to all Cubs, Scouts, Explorers Scouts, Network Scouts and Leaders. The event is a weekend camp held at Lyons Copse, Shedfield, Hampshire SO32 2HQ There are three events, Target, Field and Clout archery The event is certainly not reserved as an elite competition. Relative beginners are welcome but entrants must have some prior experience of the sport (see Rule 2 in particular). The Target competition will be own and supplied equipment. Own equipment can by Compound and Recurve sighted or non-sighted, if non-sighted this will be classed as Barebow which will include Longbow, Mongolian, Hungarian, flatbow or Glass fibre type bows. The Clout and Field competitions will be supplied equipment only. The entry fee of includes all three events and camp site fees. You are welcome to day run but fees will remain the same. Site fees of 6.00 for the weekend are payable for Leaders (helpers) or Young Leaders (helpers) who are not competitors. Entrants are responsible for their own catering arrangements. Please make sure if you are camping you have a leader who holds a Nights Away permit for your group. All competitors are automatically entered into all three events Target, Field and Clout. The Competition will be run by Hampshire Scout Archery Club and archery leaders from around the County who will control the events and be responsible for safety and scoring on all ranges. Competing Groups are required to supply sufficient Leaders to ensure adequate supervision of Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers and to help with group administration. Because of the number of competitors, we may have to split up groups so please make sure you have enough Leaders / helpers to take your participants to each range and look after your younger group members if they are not shooting.

2 Groups / Units are urged to arrive at Lyons Copse on the Friday night (from 16:00) if at all possible and should state their estimated time of arrival when returning their entry forms. Briefing will be at 09:00 Saturday morning on the camping field outside Lyons Lodge. For those competitors who are day running please arrive by 08:15 to allow time to book in. Shooting will commence at 09:30. Shooting times will be allocated on this basis as far as practicable. Local Group / Units and any making offsite accommodations arrangements or day run must still bring and erect sufficient tentage to allow competitors to remain on site and under shelter in poor weather between events, as the intervals between events may be insufficient to leave site and return. Many entrants can expect to have their shooting events spread over Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Closing Date for Entry The closing date is 1st August 2015 to allow adequate time for the organisation of the event. Early application is recommended. IMPORTANT Please can you me your entry and competitor detail forms asap so I know they are on the way and post hard copies and payment. We have had problems in the past when incorrect postage has been put on the envelopes which has resulted in entry forms not arriving. To obtain early confirmation that your entry has arrived, please supply an address and / or enclose a stamped address envelope for your receipt. Medals and equipment are supplied by Hampshire Scout Archery Club. Presentations are scheduled from 14:00hrs to 15:00 on Sunday but may be earlier if the competition finishes early. Medal presentations at this event represent a first class PR photo opportunity for Scouting, but we will only do justice to this if all participants are in full and correct uniform. Please stress this to all competitors. Return entry forms (postmarked on or before 1 st August 2015) to: HSAC, c/o 5 Chantrell Walk, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6EL. Cheques payable to HCSCAC. Entries may be reduced or closed early if the event is over subscribed. Early entry is strongly recommended. This year we have put a limit of 200 shooting competitors. Questions to HSAC by archery@scouts-hants-org.uk 2

3 EVENTS Target Archery Recurve & Barebow (own equipment and supplied equipment) 3doz scoring arrows in ends of 6 80cm target face 10 zone scoring Max scoring 360 U11 s will shoot a distance of 10Yards U14 s will shoot a distance of 15 yards U18 s and O18 will shoot a distance of 20yards Target Archery Compound Compound will be Under 18 & Over 18 3doz scoring arrows in ends of 6 80cm three spot target face 10 zone scoring Max scoring 360 All age groups 30 yards Clout Archery (supplied equipment only) 2doz scoring arrows in ends of scoring Max scoring 120 U11 & U14 60 yards U18 & O yards Field Archery (supplied equipment) Varying sizes and distances Number of arrows and scoring TBA on weekend RULES ELIGIBILITY 1) The Hampshire County Scout Archery Competition is open to all members of the Scout Association as defined in POR (both youth and adult), aged eight years and above and qualified under Rules 2 below. SAFETY, CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP 2) It is the responsibility of the Scouter in charge of each group to satisfy themselves that each entrant is physically capable of: loading, drawing, aiming and shooting a bow and, unaided, is mentally capable of understanding the need for safety rules and is willing to obey them; has received sufficient practical instruction beforehand; and has sufficient experience not to need constant correction on the range to the detriment of other shooters. 3

4 3) Lyons Copse will be in use by others throughout the weekend. Whilst Scouts are free to move around Lyons copse in a responsible manner, they must not enter other camping areas or any area that is out of bounds. Infringement of this or any safety rule or any other conduct likely to damage the good name of Scouting will result in the offender being removed from the Camp, possibly with the remainder of their Group / Unit. 4) A variety of types of archery will be use for the competition. For the 2015 competition all the archery (Target, Clout and Field) will be outside. All competitors are required to dress appropriately for the conditions prevailing at the time on the range to which they are allocated, and to treat the inevitable variations in a sportsmanlike manner. Outdoor shooting will not be stopped unless the conditions become dangerous. 5) In the first instance, the Field Captain of each event is responsible for all matters relating to safety, equipment and range conduct. In the case of a dispute, the organiser s decision is final. ENTRIES 6) Entries must be made on the form provided (which may be photocopied). The GSL s Certificate must be signed by the GSL / A-GSL / Scouter in charge and returned to HSAC and must be postmarked on or before 1 st August ) Entry fees must be enclosed with the entry form. Late entries, substitution or refunds for non participants will be allowed only in exceptional circumstances and at the organiser s absolute discretion. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT POSTAGE ON YOUR ENVELOPE. 8) Participant changes will only be permitted one week before the event. PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP ON THE WEEKEND AND CHARGE ANY PARTICIPANTS DETAILS. 9) Age groups are as at 18 th September The age of each entrant under 25 on that date shall be shown on the entry form. Those aged 25 and over may be shown as ) There is no limit to the number of entrants per Group / Unit, but the organisers may restrict entries or declare an earlier closing date if the competition is oversubscribed. Limited to 200 competitors for 2015 COMPETITIONS, EQUIPMENT AND MEDALS 11) Competitors must report to the relevant Range ten minutes before the allocated time for safety briefing prior to shooting. All sessions are time limited and late comers will not be permitted any extra time. 12) In Equipment Provided Events, no equipment other than that provided may be used. 13) There will be three categories in the Target competition, Sighted, Barebow and Compound. Supplied equipment will have no sights so will be classed as Bareboew. Own equipment can by 4

5 Compound and Recurve sighted or non sighted, if non sighted this will be classed as Barebow which will include Longbow, Mongolian, Hungarian, Flatbow or Glass fibre type bows. The Clout and Field competitions will be supplied equipment only. 14) All permitted equipment will be provided for Equipment provided events. 15) All supplied equipment will not be fitted with sights, therefore will be classed as Barebow. 16) Medals will be awarded as below: EVENT TARGET each categories CLOUT FIELD Kit Supplied Own Supplied Supplied 1 st Place Medal Medal Medal Medal 2 nd Place Medal Medal Medal Medal 3 rd Place Medal Medal Medal Medal 17) Archers from different age groups and equipment classes will shoot alongside each other in all three events. 18) Age groups for all events competition shall be: Under 11 ages 8, 9, &10 Under 14 ages 11, 12 &13 Under 18 ages 14, 15, 16 &17 Over 18 age 18+ Compound will be Under 18 & Over 18 PRESENTATIONS & UNIFORM 19) Presentation of Medals will take place on the main camping field on Sunday afternoon. 20) Although Scout Uniform is not necessary during the shooting events, it MUST be worn at the presentation of Medals. 21) Holders of Scout Decorations are requested to wear them at the presentation. CAMPING FIELD Camping will be on the main site opposite Lyons Lodge. As you arrive on site please report to reception which is in Lyons Lodge. 5

6 If you have any questions please feel free to Regards Tim Beeching Hampshire Scout Archery Club 6