Archery Indoor Range Target Setup

Youth Archery Program

Safety Guide

Essential Safety Guidelines

Maintaining safety is our highest priority in the Youth Archery Skills Program. All activities are supervised by a responsible adult, and no prior archery expertise is required. Every participant must understand and follow these safety guidelines, which are organized into three key areas:

  • Individual Safety
  • Group Safety
  • Equipment Safety

1. Individual Safety

Proper Attire

Archers should wear:

  • Warm and protective clothing
  • Close-fitting sleeves and upper-body wear
  • Flat, non-slip shoes (such as sneakers)

Avoid wearing:

  • Bulky clothing
  • Long, loose collars
  • Items in breast pockets
  • Unbuttoned jackets or sweaters
  • Glasses in pockets (they can become entangled with the string)

Equipment Requirements

Essential gear:

  • Armguard and finger tab or release
  • Arrows extending at least 2 inches beyond reach
  • Appropriately sized bow with suitable draw weight

Pre-session equipment inspection:

  • Examine arrows for damage, loose nocks, or damaged tips
  • Check bows for cracks, loose sights, or rests
  • Inspect strings and cables for wear or damage

Safe Shooting Practices

  • Draw the bow only when aimed at targets
  • Never release without an arrow (no dry-firing)
  • Always point arrows downward while carrying
  • Walk, don't run, during arrow retrieval
  • Maintain safe distance when collecting arrows

2. Group Safety

Shooting Line Protocol

  • Wait for permission before shooting
  • Step back after completing your shot
  • Approach targets only when instructed

Proper Positioning

  • Left-eye dominant archers: stand on right side
  • Right-eye dominant archers: stand on left side

Range Etiquette

  • Maintain quiet on the shooting line
  • Respect others' concentration
  • Move back post-shooting
  • Be mindful during arrow retrieval
  • Follow club official instructions