[Archers] Youth Target Archery Marshal Program

[John Atkins]

For my two cents, the part about the youth marshal operating under the
watchful eye of a warranted adult marshal, I would specify that this
warranted adult marshal is NOT the parent or guardian.  The purpose
would be to have objective evaluation/supervision of the youth's
performance.  Not a knock but parents/guardians tend to be more lenient.
 
I would also be in favor of some distinction of a youth passing the MIT
requirements to becoming a youth marshal.  I like the idea of a yeahmick
(YMIC).  This position would have the full understanding that while the
youth marshal is authorized to perform inspections and run the line they
do so under the watchful eye of a warranted adult marshal.  As stated,
that does not mean that a youth inspects equipment then hands it off to
an adult marshal for re-inspection.  To me, that negates the youth
marshal position.  Instead, once it is determined by the adult marshal
and they are comfortable with the youth's abilities, the youth is free
to inspect equipment without re-inspection by an adult.  Perhaps we
could create some badge for youth marshals to distinguish them.  That
could also serve to inspire more youth to join the program.
 
cog

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Subject: Re: [Archers] Youth Target Archery Marshal Program


Thank you Lord Mungo.  These are not picky points you make.  They are
exactly what is needed to flesh all this out. 

We seem to loose so many of our SCA kids when they become teens, this is
an effort to give them a little bit more to stick around for, and also
to train up the next generation of archers/marshals.

Let me address your points:


*	Yes, they should complete all required (3) supervised events
(one practice is okay if they participate in all aspects of it, i.e.,
set up, running the line, etc.) The other two should be events, just
like an adult MiT with at least one of them NOT in their home area.

*	I'd rather not give them a partial warrant.  They should
consider themselves privileged to be a Youth Marshal in Training and
that aught to be enough. Or, we can give them a special youth marshal
badge or something.  We'll have to give that some thought, although
their status remains the same in an official capacity.

*	I put the part about them doing at least two "MiTs" a year so
that they don't loose what they've learned.  These can be events or
practices.

*	Yes, the Youth can attend a tourney/practice if their mentor is
not there, but the mentor should contact the adult marshal or MiT for
target archery ahead of time and make sure it is okay, make sure they
are comfortable supervising them.  If they are too busy to supervise the
Youth, perhaps another experienced marshal can help with that task.
Knowing this group, that won't be a problem.

*	As for reporting, a simple email to the DEM would suffice.  "Hi
DEM, so and so Youth was at my practice today, he helped out with
inspections and did a pretty good job.  He needs to learn to be a bit
louder on the range when calling a hold."  Like dat.  In addition to a
quick email, the information should be included in all quarterly
reports. 

Thanks!  Good stuff.

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