AATC Code of Conduct

As a parent I will: 

Respect that the archery program is the focus of the event. 

Encourage quiet and cooperative behavior. 

Intervene to stop behavior that involves chasing, throwing or physical contact. Intervene and prevent behavior that could result in children wandering into archery range areas  where archers and instructors are present. 

Intervene to keep children from playing or hanging-out in the parking lot area. Ensure that my child/children understand the code of conduct and safety rules. 

As an archer I will: 

Shoot only when a coach is working with me and tells me it is safe to do so. Respect and follow the safety rules. 

Only shoot at the target directly in front of my shooting position. 

Only shoot at the target, not into the air, not beyond the target. 

Treat the bows and arrows with respect and care. 

As a spectator I will: 

Remain a safe distance behind the archers and follow the instructor safety protocol. Avoid activities that could be distracting to coaches or archers. 

Treat coaches, volunteers, and other participants with respect. 

  I agree to uphold the AATC code of conduct.

ARCHERY SAFETY RULES:  

Obey the call “Hold the line” or “Bows down” by removing any nocked arrow, and not shooting  again until the “Clear to shoot” instruction. 

Never nock an arrow if there are people forward of the shooting line. 

Never turn with a bow if you have an arrow nocked. 

Never point a bow towards any person, even in jest. 

Never “dry fire” or shoot a bow that does not have an arrow already nocked. Only shoot at the target directly in front of you. 

Never run on the archery range/field, especially when holding arrows. 

Only pull arrows from targets with two hands – one gripping the arrow near the point, the other  holding the target. 

Failure to follow these Safety Rules and/or ignore the Code of Conduct will result in immediate  removal and escort off the archery range/field. 

  I agree to follow all range safety rules

PHOTOGRAPH AND MEDIA RELEASE

Photographs and videos are routinely taken at events. I hereby grant AATC permission to use my image/likeness and voice in photograph, video or other digital media for the purposes of recording the tournament events and subsequently promoting archery in any and all of its  publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. AATC may edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute my image/likeness for any lawful purpose.  Additionally, I waive any right to inspect or otherwise approve the finished product where my image/likeness appears. With my signature below, I agree to the terms of this release. [I, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release, and forever discharge USA Archery from any and all claims, demands and causes of action which may arise from this authorization.

  I authorize the photo release

 WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK  

In consideration of me (or my minor child, if Participant is under the age of 18) being allowed to participate in any way in any (“Activity”) with AATC (Check all boxes)

I understand the nature of the Activity and AATC activities in general and acknowledge my experience and capabilities and believe I am qualified to participate in such Activity, both physically and mentally. I further acknowledge that I am aware that the Activity may be conducted in facilities open to the public during the Activity. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activity.

I FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) the Activity may involve inherent and other risks and  dangers of SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS  AND DEATH (“Risks”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or  inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the conditions in which the Activity takes place and/or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED BELOW; (c)  there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily  foreseeable at this time but may arise in connection with my participation in the Activity; and I  FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY, both known and  unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others; FOR any liabilities,  LOSSES, COSTS, AND/or DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity.