Warwick Novice

Closing Date

Saturday 1st March 2025 (or when the shoot is full)

Timetable

Registration 12:00, Assembly 12:45, Sighters 13:00, Shoot Commences 13:15

Venue

Hardmoor Sports Ground, Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO50 9HT (map)

Organisers

Steve Ritzema (tournaments@southamptonarcheryclub.org)

Entry Fee

£5

Online Entry

Online entry available from Wednesday 1st January 2025

Novice archers are those who passed their beginners course less than 12 months ago. Only novices will be eligible for trophies and medals, but other archers are more than welcome to join in. Please note that scopes will not be allowed at this shoot. We will shoot the Warwick, Warwick 50 (Short), Warwick 40 (Junior) & Warwick 30 (Short Junior) rounds, with 6 arrow ends.

This competition is open to individuals affiliated to Archery GB or a World Archery member association. Please bring proof of membership (e.g. Archery GB membership card). Refunds will not be available after the closing date unless the shoot is cancelled and are otherwise at the discretion of the Tournament Organisers.

Guest of Honour

TBC

Field Captains

Steve Ritzema, James Wilson

This competition is kindly sponsored by Quicks Archery

Archery GB Rules of Shooting will apply. Only clothing in compliance with Rule 307 will be permitted. Blue Denim, Olive Drab and Camouflage are not allowed. Archer's names, manufacturers logos, club logos and sponsor logos are allowed. The only other wording or logos permissible must represent archery organisations.

The tournament organisers have the right to exclude any persons from the field for unreasonable behaviour. The Chairman of Judges is responsible for the safe conduct of the shoot at all times and the judge's decision is final and must be obeyed.

Any archer may be asked to complete a drugs test and must comply. Refusal will be treated as a positive result. Parents/guardians must authorise drugs testing of junior archers by signing the entry form.

Hot and cold refreshments will be provided for during the shoot for free, although we would welcome donations to the club charity.

Various information may be collected and shared with Tournament Organisers, Judges, scoring systems and other competitors. Target lists and results will be published online. Please find further details at www.southamptonarcheryclub.org/privacy

Any person, whether archer or visitor, intending to take photographs, either still or video, are required to register their intention with the Tournament Organiser. Entrants bringing visitors to the tournament are asked to make them aware of this requirement.

There are no designated walkways at this event that need to be kept clear; however, if you are asked to move equipment for access, please comply with the request promptly.

Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is ONLY permitted in the car park, not on the fields. Please do not leave cigarette ends and rubbish anywhere on the grounds.

Tents are not permitted for this event. All cars must be parked in the designated car park, no cars are allowed on the tournament field. Please note on the entry form if you require a disabled parking space.

M27 heading East, leave at Junction 5 then take 1st exit at the roundabout signposted to The Concorde Club & Hotel.

M27 heading West, leave at Junction 5 then take 3rd exit at the roundabout signposted to The Concorde Club & Hotel.

At the next roundabout take the 1st exit and then take the 1st left onto Stoneham Lane. After about 600 yards, turn right immediately before the motorway bridge, signposted to Southampton Archery Club. Southampton Archery Club is about 600 yards on the left. Please find a map at www.southamptonarcheryclub.org/map

Neither Southampton Archery Club nor the Landlords, its managers or its servants can accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused. Entry to this tournament is considered acceptance of all of these conditions.