Archery Range

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Archery Range Safety Rules and Regulations

1. Range users assume all risks associated with use of the range and are responsible for any injury to persons or damage to property caused by or sustained by them.

2. Range users under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older.

3. The range is open from sunrise to sunset.

4. Range users are responsible for keeping the area free of debris and waste. Littering is prohibited.

5. Field points only. Broadheads are prohibited.

6. Traditional and Compound Bows only. Crossbows, Firearms, Air Guns, Paintball Guns, Throwing Knives, and Hatchets are prohibited.

7. Draw your bow with the arrow pointed at the target. No Sky Drawing.

8. Only nock your bow with an arrow when you are at the shooting line and ready to shoot.

9. Only shoot from the shooting line and at the target in your lane. Do not shoot across lanes.

10. When other users are waiting to shoot, no more than eight (8) arrows may be shot consecutively as a courtesy to others.

11. When multiple users are shooting from the line, all archers must coordinate their activity. When finished shooting, hang bows on bow rack and wait until all archers are finished shooting before going down range to retrieve your arrows. All shooters must retrieve their arrows at the same time.
    • Procedure: After hanging your bow when you are done shooting and when everyone else has completed the round, ask “Clear?” and wait for a response before walking downrange to retrieve your arrows. If you hear someone ask “Clear?” and take a look around at other archers. If everyone is done shooting, respond “Clear” and move down range to retrieve arrows.

12. Pets are not allowed in archery areas.

13. Only two shooters are allowed per lane at the same time.

14. These regulations are in addition to all requirements in the Champaign Park District Park Use Ordinance.