ATA Archery Park Guide.pdf - Archery Trade Association

Additional range etiquetteARCHERY PARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDeLINES• When people are waiting to shoot, keep shooting time under 30 minutes or take turns shooting no more thansix arrows.• When bringing your own paper targets to the range, attach the paper with easily removable adhesive and takeeverything with you when you leave.• Always check your equipment – bow and arrows included – for damage to avoid injury.• Archers should police themselves to ensure safety.Other ways to minimize risk• Create a waiver that states all range rules and procedures will be followed. The best time to ask participantsto sign the waiver is when fees are paid or passes handed out.• Rental of equipment to adults, parents or guardians could be allowed after signing a waiver.• Develop a set of operating procedures for the facility, including a regular maintenance schedule.• Make sure the facility becomes a regular part of a staff security or police route.• Post emergency procedures on entrance and informational signs.7. Are most archery parks staffed?Recreation ProgramsTotal BudgetLocal EntityContributionLocal 3 rd PartyContributionsGrantsFundingneededNo, most public and private outdoor archeryranges are not staffed. Some ranges allow usersand/or members access to facilities via keys, passcodesor similar entry systems. Larger facilities areoften staffed to manage and run programs, classes,events and operational activities.EquipmentTraining costsStaff & benefitsPrograms sub-totalConstructionLand (cost or value)Engineering/Site design contractorStaff & benefitsTravel8. What should be included in mybudget for the facility?Site preparationland preproadswalkwaysView the table at right for a samplet budget.utilitiesNon-archery costs - outdoorrestroomsCLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE SAMPLE BUDGETsheltersstorage buildingspicnic tables9. What user fees should beconsidered?benchessignsbike racksplaygroundUser fees for archery should be consistentwith other recreational facilities, and daily feesmay be considered. Annual passes for individualsand families are often easier to administer, especiallywhere facilities are not staffed. Some facilitiesuse a pay box located at the entrance based on thehonor system. Group ratesshould also be considered,especially for school, church,Boy and Girl scouts, 4-H andother youth groups that maywant to utilize the facility.Refer to individual case studiesfor sample fee structures.LandscapingArchery costs - outdoortargetsplatformsground quiversbow rackssafety netting and polesbermsrange and rules signsBuilding costs - indoorArchery Park sub-totalOperations & Maintenance(annual)Staff & benefitsUtilitiesEquipment & Target maintenanceGeneral facilities maintenanceO&M sub-totalMarketingMailingsMediaBrochures/MapsFee boxes are idealfor unstaffed facilitiesGrand opening eventMarketing sub-totalTOTALArchery Trade Association8www.archerytrade.org