Welcome to the “Come N Try” class to be conducted at Camden & District Archery Club Cut Hill Reserve, Cut Hill Road Cobbitty. The local Scout Hall is also located at this address and council street signs marked Scout Hall are present at the intersection of Cut Hill Road and Cobbitty Road and at the entrance to Cut Hill Reserve. I have the following advice for all archers to please observe as they are provided for your personal health and safety and will make your first archery experience more enjoyable.
1: Clothing should be cool and close fitting but not bulky as loose fitting sleeves etc. can catch in the bowstring resulting in injuries such as bruising etc.
2: Long hair should be tied back and kept behind the shoulders as loose hair also can easily be caught by the bowstring.
3: Loose jewellery such as chains, bangles, nose rings etc. should not be worn as they also can be caught by the bowstring.
4: A soft short rimmed hat and liberal use of sunscreen is strongly recommended as there is no shade on the shooting field. Your arms and face are most vulnerable on the shooting field.
5 Enclosed shoes MUST be worn. Open toes shoes, sandals, thongs etc. are NOT Permitted on the Archery Field at any time.
6: It is advisable to bring your own drinking water/sports bottle as there is no town water available on site. Water is normally available for purchase from the club if required.
7: In winter months it is advisable to have gum boots available especially after rain as the field can be quite damp and the entrance to the club is often more than a bit boggy.
8: A light duty wet weather jacket is advisable in the event of rain. Please note archery events are rarely called off in rainy conditions except in the event of thunder and lightning and even if it is raining before you depart for the field you should assume the event is still proceeding. The course commences at 9:00 AM but please arrive no later than 08:30 AM as some paperwork and pre course instruction is required. The course duration is approximately 2 hours weather permitting. There is a short break for refreshments etc. after the first hour or so. If you have any questions relating to the above please contact us via email camdenarchery@gmail.com and please mark it Attention Coach.