We know quite a few archers who shoot for ranking and selection scores who will no-show or retire early if the weather is bad or they are not on for a good score. This is all part of the game and I can appreciate why they would do it. The score is more important to them and they arn't really worried if they win, they just want good scores to be submitted.
I shoot for fun and if its not fun I won't shoot. I can't actually see the point in standing in the middle of a muddy field in a 30mph wind with the rain lashing down and then going and sitting in a leaky popup shelter between ends. I could be at home watching F1 on the TV with a nice cup of coffee and the Sunday papers. I spent enough time wet and freezing in the army without wanting to re-live the experience as I approach 50
I will however go along and help setup and score as I see this as being part of the club and a responsibility, even if not shooting.
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandad did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car