ATA Archery Park Guide.pdf - Archery Trade Association

CASE STUDYARCHERY PARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDeLINESTournaments: Local tournaments can bring in anywhere from a handful of archers to several thousand. Facilitiesshould consider additional space and target requirements if tournaments are part of the long-term plan. Some larger tournamentsrequire a bid process that will outline minimum needs for a facility. A permanent facility may not necessarily needto meet tournament requirements, however, if nearby open fields and wooded areas can be used to temporarily accommodatethe additional space needs cullman COMMUNITY ARCHERY PARK. Tournament participation is likely to increase ifsanctioned by a state or national archery organizations and a good marketing plan is developed.Games: Many archery games exist and can add valueto your range or excitement to your programs. Some additionalrisk management issues may have to be considered,depending on the game.Paper targets can be purchasedor other items, like balloonsand playing cards, usedfor fun and additional challenge.Target throwers can be usedfor events and are a great way toprovide extra income, but requiresuse of special arrows.Motion/Pop-up targetsystems are another excitingshooting opportunity,especially for experiencedarchers. Systems can beexpensive and require staffto operate. However, eventsand tournaments using thesystem can provide incomeback into the facility.Several manufacturers make paper targets withdifferent games.Bowfishing is apopular activity inmany states andsetting up an areato simulate theactivity could makean exciting addition.Special equipmentis required.Foam animals, monsters, and dinosaurs are usedat tournaments or to add fun to any program.Some companies even make targetsthat flip or have action, which is used tocreate an exciting competition.Archery Trade Association4www.archerytrade.org