[Archers] Youth Target Archery Marshal Program

[bart armstrong]

Is there a badge even for the adult Marshal if not should we make some up so we know who might be a target archery marshal....just food for thought
 
Lord Jean Bartt
TAM

--- On Wed, 6/1/11, John Atkins <cogworks at triad.rr.com> wrote:


From: John Atkins <cogworks at triad.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Archers] Youth Target Archery Marshal Program
To: loreleielkins at aol.com, ggg9y at virginia.edu, Archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 8:11 AM



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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To: ggg9y at virginia.edu; Archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
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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