Target Range
No Broadhead or Blunt Tipped Arrows on Range: Pointed
target points are the only points that may be shot in the pratice butts
In the past year, we have found damage to the Club’s targets and
backstops made by broadheads and blunt tips. Broadheads and blunt tips
may not be shot into the Club’s foam, practice backstops or the
targets on the walkthrough range. The only place that broadheads and blunts
may be shot on the range is in the sand bunker on the right side of the
range or into your own foam backstop that is place directly on the sand
bunker. This is a safety condition that ALL Club members must uphold.
Failing to comply with this regulation will result in removal of the member
from South Forty Archery Club.
The Club expanded the broadhead bunker to allow archers to shoot out to
40 yards. The Club built a tower and requires all broadhead tipped arrows
be shot from the tower. You must comply with these conditions.
Safety
Each year we recruit many new members. This year is no exception. The
range is leased from the City of Lakeville and contained within one of
the city parks. There are public trails traveling through the range and
the Club’s lease requires our archers to respect non-archers and
insure they are safe. Please exercise care when shooting the range to
insure the safety of all archers and non-archers.
Archers must only travel in a clockwise direction around the walk-through
range starting with the 1st target just across the iron bridge. Never
travel the walk-through range in a counterclockwise direction since archery
groups proceeding in a clockwise direction may not see you until its’
too late. When following another group of archers, please allow plenty
of time for that group to retrieve their arrows, clearing the target before
you start shooting. When approaching a target, look for signs that another
archer may be behind the backstop looking for an arrow that missed the
backstop. If you miss a target and need to go behind it to search for
the arrow, leave another person from your group or your bows in front
of the target so approaching archers know you are behind the target. Always
be sure that the path to and beyond the target is clear.
Use common sense. When in doubt – DON’T SHOOT. THINK and PRACTICE
SAFETY.
Goals of South Forty Archers
The goals of the club are to promote and enjoy the sport of archery by: special events for fund raising; family events for members; maintain and continue to develop a safe archery range for all archery enthusiasts in a relaxed park like atmosphere. These goals can only be accomplished through the help and support of South Forty members and with the cooperation of the Lakeville City Park and Recreation Department. For further information reference our Constitution and By-Laws.
