Range Etiquette

INDOOR RANGE

• • Always keep your arrows pointed down range.

  • Shoot only from the designated shooting line when shooting inside the indoor range or on the adjacent outdoor static range.

  • Straddle the shooting line with one foot on each side of the line when shooting.

  • Give your fellow shooters plenty of space, and never cross into their shooting lane with your body or equipment.

  • Shoot in unison with others on the line

  • Shoot only 3 arrows per end 

  • Once you’ve shot all your arrows, step back from the shooting line, place your bow on the rack and wait until all archers are finished shooting. Retrieve arrows as a group.

  • The last archer to finish their “end” should then ask “Clear?” and wait for a response before anyone walks downrange to retrieve their arrows.

  • When pulling arrows, make sure no one is standing behind you.

  • Be respectful and supportive of fellow archers.

  • Ask permission before touching the equipment of other archers.

  • Only walk down range when it is clear to do so.

  • Stand on the same shooting line as other archers, not in front of or behind them.

  • Garbage cans are provided.  Please use them.  

OUTDOOR RANGE 

• CROSSBOWS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS CLUB. 

• BRING YOUR OWN PORTABLE BUTT IF YOU WANT TO SIGHT IN WITH BROADHEADS ON THE OPEN RANGE.

• IF YOU ARE FOUND USING BROADHEADS ON CLUB BUTTS AND TARGETS, YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE IMMEDIATELY CANCELLED WITHOUT REFUND.

• Maximum of 6 arrows per end on the outdoor static range when other members are present. 

• Be prepared to show your Alberta Archery membership card if asked.

• Inspect your equipment prior to shooting.

• Always walk, don’t run, on the range.

• Keep arrows in the quiver until ready to shoot.

• Keep arrows pointed down or towards the target.

• Never draw above the top of your butt (known as a sky draw).

• Be certain your line of fire is clear.​