[Archers] I'd like to point out.....

[Jay Nardone]

Lorelei all great points! I would like to add that one of the biggest issues
I see is the lack of understanding by many autocrats. I know we have
discussed this but I would like to see implement some way to train autocrats
on the new safety rules and why we can't simply "stuff" archery in the back
40 anymore just because they want it out of the way. Not finger pointing
here at all but I have personally witnessed this on numerous occasions again
this year. After talking with the autocrats, they were unaware of the new
rules changes and why we needed a more suitable area. I would hate to pile
another requirement on autocrats but I'm seriously wondering if we can get
them to take the archery marshal's class or hold a special one so they can
understand the safety aspects. My shoot in October in the Barony is
basically being left up to us marshal's of each activity to work out
concerning the layout of the site. I have repeatedly asked that this be
worked out prior to us all getting there. I submitted my layout and
suggestion and fear it will be a free for all when we all get there. 

 

I think if we can get them more involved with us, they will understand our
needs better...

 

Janyn

 

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Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:00 PM
To: archers at atlantia.sca.org
Subject: [Archers] I'd like to point out.....

 

Greetings,

Many of us have discussed on and off about the lack of recognition or the
seeming lack of respect that the archery community often appears to get.  I
want to address this.  First, it is the nature of our discipline that causes
us to be relegated to the back-40 of most events.  For safety reasons this
is not a bad thing, but it does make archery out of sight (and therefore out
of mind) for many of the populace.  How do we get around this? 

Easy answer: It is up to us to change things. Each and every one of us.
Period.

Hard answer:

1. Invite Royalty/your Baronage to visit the archery range....every event,
every time. They will eventually make it out there.

2. Make sure archery awards, results of shoots and tournaments get
recognized in court on equal level with other disciplines. Talk to the
people you need to ahead of time. "I will be awarding the prize for the
shoot....." or "Could you have the Baroness award the prize for....."

3. If necessary, write it out for the autocrat/herald/Baronage, etc., who,
what, where, they did, why it was amazing.

4. Submit fellow archers for awards.  If there is not an award specifically
for archery, put them in for something service oriented and spell out how
their efforts are a service and how they enhance The Dream.

5. Talk up archery prior to events.  Make sure your information is posted on
event fliers, but post that to all the e-lists as well, more than once.

6. Invite newcomers to the range (make provisions for this ahead of time.)
If they loved it (and they will if you're doing it right), they will tell
everyone about it and come back.

7. Look Good!!  Okay, yeah...we already look good....we're archers, its in
our nature.  BUT, go the extra effort so that when people see you there with
your kit they say, "Wow, s/he looks great. I want to be like them."

8. Encourage youth to the range...encourage the non-fighting community to
the range.  Many people want to participate in an art of warfare but will
not put on the armor.  No problem, we'll give them archery.

9.  At all times, be a good representative of the Atlantian archery
community. Hold yourself to a higher standard. Don't piss and moan in public
about not getting the glory.  Instead, make it happen.

10.  Teach archery, Teach atlatl, Teach our youth, share, encourage, cheer
archery. Loud.  Make noise. 

11. Make sure at every Collegium and University or even at events that there
are archery related classes offered. Request them, or offer to teach them.
History, shooting technique, fletching, target making, point smithing, how
to build your kit, whatever your passion is.

I'm sure other people will have additions to this list and I welcome your
thoughts.  I understand that at one time in this Kingdom archery was
perceived as the read headed step child of SCA activities.  Many people have
worked long and hard to bring it to the status it now enjoys.  It has come a
long way, in both participation and legitimacy.  Do your part to make sure
archery is always in the forefront at events, demos, awards, etc. 

Also, if you have not yet participated in the SCA Census. It can be found
here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SCA2010Census I encourage you to fill it
out.

In service to the archery community in Atlantia and to The Dream
Lorelei Greenleafe

 

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