Archery:Changes from 2012 rules - Revision history

Angele at 09:00, 15 July 2025

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	The rule set has been recreated from the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] and [http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Society Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)], rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.		The rule set has been recreated from the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] and [http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Society Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)], rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.

	Future changes will be tracked by the [[Archery: Change ~~Log~~ \|Change Log]]		Future changes will be tracked by the [[Archery: Change log \|Change Log]]


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	;2.5 - Participants in Target archery must be in suitable physical and mental condition. This means not drunk, excessively tired or otherwise impaired in their judgment.		;2.5 - Participants in Target archery must be in suitable physical and mental condition. This means not drunk, excessively tired or otherwise impaired in their judgment.
	:This is covered by the [[Archery: ~~Basic_Rules~~ \| Basic ~~Rule~~]] that you can’t participate if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you aren't fit to drive, you aren't fit to shoot! This matches the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules]		:This is covered by the [[Archery: Basic_rules \| Basic rule]] that you can’t participate if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you aren't fit to drive, you aren't fit to shoot! This matches the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules]

	;2.6-2.9 - Minors may participate in archery with certain restrictions:		;2.6-2.9 - Minors may participate in archery with certain restrictions:
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	;2.10 - Safety Rules		;2.10 - Safety Rules
	:Safety rules are all covered in the [[Archery:~~Basic_Rules~~ \|Basic Rules]].		:Safety rules are all covered in the [[Archery:Basic_rules \|Basic Rules]].

	;2.11 - General Conduct		;2.11 - General Conduct
	:Conduct rules are all covered in the [[Archery:~~Basic_Rules~~ \|Basic Rules]].		:Conduct rules are all covered in the [[Archery:Basic_rules \|Basic Rules]].

	;2.12 Shooting:		;2.12 Shooting:
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	;2.13 Scoring and retrieving		;2.13 Scoring and retrieving
	:Scoring and retrieving rules are all covered by the [[Archery:~~Basic_Rules~~ \|Basic Rules]]		:Scoring and retrieving rules are all covered by the [[Archery:Basic_rules \|Basic Rules]]

	== Section 3 - Range Layout ==		== Section 3 - Range Layout ==

	;3.2 All spectators shall remain a minimum of 5 meters behind the shooting line and shall refrain from interfering with the archers or marshals. Nobody may stand directly behind a person throwing weapons.		;3.2 All spectators shall remain a minimum of 5 meters behind the shooting line and shall refrain from interfering with the archers or marshals. Nobody may stand directly behind a person throwing weapons.
	:[http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules] use 10 feet which is about 3 metres. Three metres is used in the [[Archery:~~Basic_Rules~~ \|Basic Rules]]		:[http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules] use 10 feet which is about 3 metres. Three metres is used in the [[Archery:Basic_rules \|Basic Rules]]

	;3.3 The Line is generally perpendicular to the target area. It must be clearly marked and not a tripping hazard. Only active archers may approach the line, no spectators. Archers will straddle the line with one foot in front and one behind the line. For thrown weapons, the line is the forward limit for the thrower who stands completely behind the line.		;3.3 The Line is generally perpendicular to the target area. It must be clearly marked and not a tripping hazard. Only active archers may approach the line, no spectators. Archers will straddle the line with one foot in front and one behind the line. For thrown weapons, the line is the forward limit for the thrower who stands completely behind the line.

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Section 1 - Marshals

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	The Kingdom Deputy Marshal for Light Combat isn't a role that exists. It's the Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery who is the officer.		The Kingdom Deputy Marshal for Light Combat isn't a role that exists. It's the Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery who is the officer.

	Warranting Target Archery Marshals - this process is about authorisations and meeting membership requirements. We don't issue warrants. If you have a current Target Archery Marshal authorisation and a current membership with SCA Inc or its affiliates, then you are a Target Archery Marshal.		Warranting Target Archery Marshals - this process is about authorisations and meeting membership requirements. We don't issue warrants for Target Archery Marshals, they are rostered. If you have a current Target Archery Marshal authorisation and a current membership with SCA Inc or its affiliates, then you are a rostered Target Archery Marshal.

	== Section 2 - Range rules ==		== Section 2 - Range rules ==

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Changes from 2012-~~May~~ 2018 edition}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Changes from 2012-June 2018 edition}}

	The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.		The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.

Angele at 09:45, 5 May 2018

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Changes from 2012-May 2018}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Changes from 2012-May 2018 edition}}

	The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.		The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.

Angele at 08:11, 5 May 2018

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Angele at 08:07, 5 May 2018

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			{{DISPLAYTITLE:Changes from 2012-May 2018}}

	The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.		The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.

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Angele at 08:36, 4 May 2018

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	The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.		The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.

	The rule set has been recreated from the Society Target Archery and Thrown Weapons ~~Handbooks~~ (October 2016), rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.		The rule set has been recreated from the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] and [http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Society Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)], rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.

	Future changes will be tracked by the [[Change Log]]		Future changes will be tracked by the [[Change Log]]

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Appendix

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	;Spearheads should not exceed 40 cm in length and 1 kg in weight.		;Spearheads should not exceed 40 cm in length and 1 kg in weight.
	:Maximum weights and lengths are not included in the [http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Society Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)], so none are applied in Lochac. Mundane law may place limits, but this has not been investigated.		:Maximum weights and lengths are not included in the [http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Society Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)], so none are applied in Lochac. Mundane law may place limits, but this has not been investigated.

			;Knives should have a sharp point but dull edges. The handles/hilt must be securely fastened so that it won't fly loose on impact.
			:Many knives used for throwing have another purpose as a knife for cutting, so requiring dull edges would render a perfectly good knife useless. The handle being firmly attached is already in the main rules.

Angele at 08:32, 26 April 2018

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	The 2012 version of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.		The [[media:Lochac Target Archery Handbook 2012.pdf \|2012 version]] of the Kingdom of Lochac Target Archery Handbook has been substantively changed for the 2018 revision.

	The rule set has been recreated from the Society Target Archery and Thrown Weapons Handbooks (October 2016), rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.		The rule set has been recreated from the Society Target Archery and Thrown Weapons Handbooks (October 2016), rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.

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	The rule set has been recreated from the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] and [http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Society Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)], rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.		The rule set has been recreated from the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] and [http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Society Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)], rewritten into Plain English, and then reordered to make it a more practical format for participants, and then had Lochac-specific content added.

	Future changes will be tracked by the [[Change Log]]		Future changes will be tracked by the [[Archery: Change Log \|Change Log]]


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	== Section 2 - Range rules ==		== Section 2 - Range rules ==
	;2.2 - One marshal can safely supervise 10-15 archers. When there are more archers, several marshals are required or the archers shall be divided into smaller groups.		;2.2 - One marshal can safely supervise 10-15 archers. When there are more archers, several marshals are required or the archers shall be divided into smaller groups.
	:Explicit numbers aren't required. This is covered by the [[Range_safety#Range protocol \| protocol]] of not allowing more archers on a line than you and your assistants can reasonably and safely supervise.		:Explicit numbers aren't required. This is covered by the [[Archery: Range_safety#Range protocol \| protocol]] of not allowing more archers on a line than you and your assistants can reasonably and safely supervise.

	;2.3 - Marshals may not shoot or be involved with any other activity while supervising a shoot unless there is another TAM present who can supervise the line.		;2.3 - Marshals may not shoot or be involved with any other activity while supervising a shoot unless there is another TAM present who can supervise the line.
	:This rule has been removed, and is replaced by the [[Range_safety#Range protocol \| protocol]] of appointing an experienced archer to supervise the line for the Target Archery Marshal while they shoot. The Target Archery Marshal still holds responsibility for the line. The equivalent of this is all heavy or rapier combatants being able to act as Auxilliary Marshals.		:This rule has been removed, and is replaced by the [[Archery:Range_safety#Range protocol \| protocol]] of appointing an experienced archer to supervise the line for the Target Archery Marshal while they shoot. The Target Archery Marshal still holds responsibility for the line. The equivalent of this is all heavy or rapier combatants being able to act as Auxilliary Marshals.

	;2.5 - Participants in Target archery must be in suitable physical and mental condition. This means not drunk, excessively tired or otherwise impaired in their judgment.		;2.5 - Participants in Target archery must be in suitable physical and mental condition. This means not drunk, excessively tired or otherwise impaired in their judgment.
	:This is covered by the [[Basic_Rules \| Basic Rule]] that you can’t participate if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you aren't fit to drive, you aren't fit to shoot! This matches the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules]		:This is covered by the [[Archery: Basic_Rules \| Basic Rule]] that you can’t participate if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you aren't fit to drive, you aren't fit to shoot! This matches the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules]

	;2.6-2.9 - Minors may participate in archery with certain restrictions:		;2.6-2.9 - Minors may participate in archery with certain restrictions:
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	:;2.8. Minors 12 years and older may participate in thrown weapons activities as long as a parent or legal guardian is on the archery line within arm’s reach. Minors under 12 may not participate in thrown weapons activities.		:;2.8. Minors 12 years and older may participate in thrown weapons activities as long as a parent or legal guardian is on the archery line within arm’s reach. Minors under 12 may not participate in thrown weapons activities.
	:;2.9. Adults supervising a minor at the archery line may not be involved in any other activity at the same time.		:;2.9. Adults supervising a minor at the archery line may not be involved in any other activity at the same time.
	:These rules were in response to a single incident where a minor shot their own parent. Modern archery clubs with child archers do not include rules this restrictive, and the Range safety[[Range_safety#Range protocol \| protocols]] include having enough supervision to deal with the experience of the archers (regardless of age). There haven't been any further occurrences involving minors.		:These rules were in response to a single incident where a minor shot their own parent. Modern archery clubs with child archers do not include rules this restrictive, and the Range safety[[Archery:Range_safety#Range protocol \| protocols]] include having enough supervision to deal with the experience of the archers (regardless of age). There haven't been any further occurrences involving minors.

	;2.10 - Safety Rules		;2.10 - Safety Rules
	:Safety rules are all covered in the [[Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]].		:Safety rules are all covered in the [[Archery:Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]].

	;2.11 - General Conduct		;2.11 - General Conduct
	:Conduct rules are all covered in the [[Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]].		:Conduct rules are all covered in the [[Archery:Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]].

	;2.12 Shooting:		;2.12 Shooting:
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	;2.13 Scoring and retrieving		;2.13 Scoring and retrieving
	:Scoring and retrieving rules are all covered by the [[Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]]		:Scoring and retrieving rules are all covered by the [[Archery:Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]]

	== Section 3 - Range Layout ==		== Section 3 - Range Layout ==

	;3.2 All spectators shall remain a minimum of 5 meters behind the shooting line and shall refrain from interfering with the archers or marshals. Nobody may stand directly behind a person throwing weapons.		;3.2 All spectators shall remain a minimum of 5 meters behind the shooting line and shall refrain from interfering with the archers or marshals. Nobody may stand directly behind a person throwing weapons.
	:[http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules] use 10 feet which is about 3 metres. Three metres is used in the [[Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]]		:[http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules] use 10 feet which is about 3 metres. Three metres is used in the [[Archery:Basic_Rules \|Basic Rules]]

	;3.3 The Line is generally perpendicular to the target area. It must be clearly marked and not a tripping hazard. Only active archers may approach the line, no spectators. Archers will straddle the line with one foot in front and one behind the line. For thrown weapons, the line is the forward limit for the thrower who stands completely behind the line.		;3.3 The Line is generally perpendicular to the target area. It must be clearly marked and not a tripping hazard. Only active archers may approach the line, no spectators. Archers will straddle the line with one foot in front and one behind the line. For thrown weapons, the line is the forward limit for the thrower who stands completely behind the line.
	:Range set-up is covered in [[Range_safety#Range set-up \| Range Set-Up]]. The rule about archers straddling the line is often ignored, and many will toe the line instead. [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules] allow for either. The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can choose which they use for their event, and should brief archers on that, so everyone lines up the same.		:Range set-up is covered in [[Archery:Range_safety#Range set-up \| Range Set-Up]]. The rule about archers straddling the line is often ignored, and many will toe the line instead. [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery rules] allow for either. The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can choose which they use for their event, and should brief archers on that, so everyone lines up the same.

	== Appendix ==		== Appendix ==
	[[Equipment inspection guidelines \|Inspection guidelines]] have been included as an appendix.		[[Archery:Equipment inspection guidelines \|Inspection guidelines]] have been included as an appendix.

	;Spearheads should not exceed 40 cm in length and 1 kg in weight.		;Spearheads should not exceed 40 cm in length and 1 kg in weight.