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Originally Posted by Little Miss Purple
I'd like to see more 'novice' orientated goals as I guess the first year is the most important in terms of cementing a real love of the sport?? |
We do have a novice progression scheme.
Upon completion of the course each attendee is given a certificate. After this we have an achievement scheme. Over a variety of ranges 20, 30, 40(?) & 50 yds, scores over 252 from 3Doz. arrows are awarded with a 252 @ xx Yds badge, each being a different colour.
The pride shown by one of our newbies when she finally reached the required points tally @ 20yds after several close misses was a joy to behold and she went on to achieve 30yds a week later. Her award badges are worn on her quiver. She is progressing nicely through our Portsmouth award scheme.As this scheme is only for Novices, after my first ever scored session I wasn't allowed one (298)
We run similar schemes for portsmouths (500,525,550,575,580,585,590,595 &600) & frostbites (300 & 330), these are open to all members.
As far as equipment purchase is concerned, at the end of the outdoor season, we loan trainer bows to the novices, which means that they only need purchase arrows*, quiver, bracer & tab.
*Though in one case 2 sets of arrows were purchased after being incorrectly advised of draw length (the touching of finger tips and nock to chest method) by someone who should know better - this is why I bought a draw length measure. This resulted in her drawing the pile over the rest on the bow, I don't know what the outcome was, but I know what
I would have said if it were my arrows that were miscut due to '
expert' advice.
I would like to see an experienced club member advising novices on bow requirements/choice of equipment as I have seen a new member go out and buy a bow with a draw weight way to high for her, resulting in poor results, ultimately her form will suffer and de-motivation - is that really a word?, will set in.
T.