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

Thu Sep 16 08:33:25 PDT 2010

 I think it is a good idea, Stefan, Janyn and Katarzyna,  that I contacted the autocrats group and ask that this detail be included in their Unevent classes in some way.  Consider it done.

Lorelei

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Kiefert <lanhamlaw at att.net>
To: archers at atlantia.sca.org
Sent: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 9:42 pm
Subject: Re: [Archers] I'd like to point out.....

Ideally, you need to go the site ahead of time and tell the autocrat which area would be a legal range if they want archery.  This is what happened at Assessment, where he planned on using the archery range already there and luckily I went by and had to tell him that it was not even close to safe so we arranged to use another area.

For future, sometimes there is a class at University on running an event and archery range size could be mentioned there.

Stefan

--- On Wed, 9/15/10, Jay Nardone <jaynardone at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Jay Nardone <jaynardone at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Archers] I'd like to point out.....
To: loreleielkins at aol.com, archers at atlantia.sca.org
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 8:12 PM

Lorelei all great points! I would like to add that one of thebiggest issues I see is the lack of understanding by many autocrats. I know wehave discussed this but I would like to see implement some way to trainautocrats 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. Notfinger pointing here at all but I have personally witnessed this on numerousoccasions again this year. After talking with the autocrats, they were unawareof the new rules changes and why we needed a more suitable area. I would hateto pile another requirement on autocrats but I’m seriously wondering ifwe can get them to take the archery marshal’s class or hold a special oneso they can understand the safety aspects. My shoot in October in the Barony isbasically being left up to us marshal’s of each activity to work outconcerning the layout of the site. I have repeatedly asked that this be workedout prior to us all getting there. I submitted my layout and suggestion andfear it will be a free for all when we all get there. 

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

Janyn

From:archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org[mailto:archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of loreleielkins at aol.com
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 theseeming lack of respect that the archery community often appears to get. I want to address this.  First, it is the nature of our discipline thatcauses us to be relegated to the back-40 of most events.  For safetyreasons this is not a bad thing, but it does make archery out of sight (andtherefore out of mind) for many of the populace.  How do we get aroundthis? 

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 incourt on equal level with other disciplines. Talk to the people you need toahead 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 awardspecifically for archery, put them in for something service oriented and spellout how their efforts are a service and how they enhance The Dream.

5. Talk up archery prior to events.  Make sure your information is postedon 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 oftime.)  If they loved it (and they will if you're doing it right), theywill tell everyone about it and come back.

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

8. Encourage youth to the range...encourage the non-fighting community to therange.  Many people want to participate in an art of warfare but will notput on the armor.  No problem, we'll give them archery.

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

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

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

I'm sure other people will have additions to this list and I welcome yourthoughts.  I understand that at one time in this Kingdom archery wasperceived as the read headed step child of SCA activities.  Many peoplehave worked long and hard to bring it to the status it now enjoys.  It hascome a long way, in both participation and legitimacy.  Do your part tomake 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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