Archery:Suggested range dimensions - Revision history

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	These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.		These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.

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	#For flight shoots, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least 300 yards (274.3m), or the maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. We don't recommend holding a flight shoot if space is limited.		#For flight shoots, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least 300 yards (274.3m), or the maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. We don't recommend holding a flight shoot if space is limited.
	#For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don't place targets within line of sight with another target.		#For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don't place targets within line of sight with another target.


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Angele at 11:26, 5 May 2018

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	These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.		These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.

Angele at 11:25, 5 May 2018

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	These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.		These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.

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Angele at 08:06, 25 April 2018

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	==Specialty Shoots==		==Specialty Shoots==
	#For clout shoots, we recommend that the safety zone extends beyond the target for at least half the target distance, and to each side for at least one-fifth the target distance. We recommend that the Target Archery Marshal arrange for any archers who are not familiar with clout shooting to practice in advance. They should start with their bows aimed at a low angle and work their way up to help prevent overshooting the safety zone.		#For clout shoots, we recommend that the safety zone extends beyond the target for at least half the target distance, and to each side for at least one-fifth the target distance. We recommend that the Target Archery Marshal arrange for any archers who are not familiar with clout shooting to practice in advance. They should start with their bows aimed at a low angle and work their way up to help prevent overshooting the safety zone.
	#For flight shoots, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least 300 yards (274.3m), or the maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. We ~~don’t~~ recommend holding a flight shoot if space is limited.		#For flight shoots, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least 300 yards (274.3m), or the maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. We don't recommend holding a flight shoot if space is limited.
	#For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. ~~Don’t~~ place targets within line of sight with another target.		#For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don't place targets within line of sight with another target.

Morat at 09:44, 11 April 2018

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	These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.		These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.

	==Target Shoots ==		==Target Shoots ==
	We recommend that the safety zone behind the farthest target extends at least 40 yards (36.5m) back, or for half the distance from the line to the farthest target, whichever is greater.		#We recommend that the safety zone behind the farthest target extends at least 40 yards (36.5m) back, or for half the distance from the line to the farthest target, whichever is greater.
			#For shoots of 50 yards (45.7m) or less, the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the shooting line to a line even with the furthest target, and continue straight back from there.
	For shoots of 50 yards (45.7m) or less, the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the shooting line to a line even with the furthest target, and continue straight back from there.		#For shoots of over 50 yards (45.7m), the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the shooting line to a line 50 yards (45.7m) away or one-quarter the distance to the far end of the safety zone, whichever is greater, and continue straight back from there.

	For shoots of over 50 yards (45.7m), the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the shooting line to a line 50 yards (45.7m) away or one-quarter the distance to the far end of the safety zone, whichever is greater, and continue straight back from there.

	==Specialty Shoots==		==Specialty Shoots==
	For clout shoots, we recommend that the safety zone extends beyond the target for at least half the target distance, and to each side for at least one-fifth the target distance. We recommend that the Target Archery Marshal arrange for any archers who are not familiar with clout shooting to practice in advance. They should start with their bows aimed at a low angle and work their way up to help prevent overshooting the safety zone.		#For clout shoots, we recommend that the safety zone extends beyond the target for at least half the target distance, and to each side for at least one-fifth the target distance. We recommend that the Target Archery Marshal arrange for any archers who are not familiar with clout shooting to practice in advance. They should start with their bows aimed at a low angle and work their way up to help prevent overshooting the safety zone.
			#For flight shoots, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least 300 yards (274.3m), or the maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. We don’t recommend holding a flight shoot if space is limited.
	For flight shoots, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least 300 yards (274.3m), or the maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. We don’t recommend holding a flight shoot if space is limited.		#For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don’t place targets within line of sight with another target.

	For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don’t place targets within line of sight with another target.


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Angele at 04:57, 11 April 2018

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	~~Suggested Range Dimensions~~ These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.		These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough.

	==Target Shoots ==		==Target Shoots ==

Morat at 01:50, 11 April 2018

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Morat at 01:48, 11 April 2018

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Morat at 01:02, 11 April 2018

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	For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don’t place targets within line of sight with another target.		For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don’t place targets within line of sight with another target.


			[[Category: Target Archery Rules]]
			[[Category: Target Archery Appendix]]