Peter's Tips

These are some tips from Peter to ensure that the outdoor shooting season is enjoyable for you.

 In cool and wet weather it is important to stay dry and warm so that your muscles can work efficiently and energy is not wasted. Clothing should be light, comfortable and wet proof. Many layers work better than one heavy layer. Attention should be paid to good waterproof footwear. A strong umberella is a must in the rain as a good deal of time is spent walking to, and at, the target. Your great shooting will be wasted if at the end of the tournament you do not have a valid, legible score sheet. Bows should be protected from the rain as much as possible. Either kept in your tent or covered when not in use. Tabs and release aids must be kept dry either in your pocket or quiver, not hanging from your bow. Only ever pull on extra clothing that you have tried in practice sessions with someone to watch that you have perfect string clearance. You must be able to move freely and see clearly. To enable your body to work efficiently it must be warm. Cooling down between distances can be averted by doing regular warm up exercises If too much water is sitting on the limbs and string a less than efficient shot will be executed. If the bow cannot be kept in a tent or shelter, the string should be pinged to remove excess water. (Recurves only.) Compound bows should be wiped down thoroughly.

All kit must be dried and aired thoroughly at the end of each day's competition.

Best performances are not achieved through luck but by good preparation.

As tempting as the raisins on the field look, please resist. They belong to the rabbits. If you want to eat raisins, please bring your own.