Archery IP (Susitna)

Archery The Archery IP is an interest project from the Girl Scouts Susitna Council.

Directions: Complete all of the requirements.

1. Know archery safety rules, such as, what kinds of targets to shoot at, the
   

proper equipment to have, and how to inspect your equipment before using it. Know how to
warn other archers that you are behind a target, and what "all clear" means.
Know the safety zone.

1. Learn about the different kinds of bows. Know what "draw weight" means. Learn how a
   

   bow's length can determine arrow speed and accuracy. Learn how to care for a bow.
   

2. Learn how to care for a bowstring.
   

3. Learn the different types of arrows and the kind of shooting for which they are used. Learn
   

   how to match arrows to a bow. Learn how to care for arrows.
   

4. Learn how to make and repair arrows.
   

5. Learn proper shooting techniques. Know how the "point of aim" affects the trajectory.
   

6. Be able to shoot a round at a target,
   

7. Know what the following terms mean:
   

• anchor point
  

• arrowhead
  

• arrow rest
  

• bow square
  

• butt
  

• cast
  

• cock feather
  

• draw
  

• handle
  

• head
  

• holding
  

• kisser button
  

• nicking point
  

• point blank
  

• point of aim
  

• recurve bow
  

• release
  

• shaft
  

• torque
  

• trajectory
  

• vane

List of Council's Own Interest Projects
Archery IP
Archery Skills IP

Council's Own Patches