Level: 1
Category: Recreation
Year: 1945

Archery

  1. Know and explain the archery safety rules.
  2. Identify the parts of an arrow.
  3. Identify the parts of a bow.
  4. Correctly and safely string a bow.
  5. Describe and show how to use: arm guard, finger tab and quiver, bow sling, string kisser.
  6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:
    1. The stance
    2. Nocking the arrow
    3. The draw
    4. The anchor
    5. The hold and aim
    6. The release
    7. The follow-through
  7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly posi­tioned on the bow string?
  8. Using a standard (Olympic bow), score one of the following:
    1. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 18 meters score 50 points on a 60 cm target
    2. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 25 meters score points on a 122 cm target