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4.2.7 Back tension

o The back tension is felt \by contracting the arm and back muscle especially the
trapeziums, rhomboid and the posterior deltoid. Consequently the archers will feel the
‘squeeze’ as the shoulder blade (scapula) slides toward the midline of the body.

o Do not press the scapula during release or back tension but depend on the grip and
elbow movements.

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4.2.8 Release
o The release must be gentle in order to achieve direction and speed.
o To utilize the grip point and elbow for release.
o During release DO NOT move the body left or right.
o The right and left hand must be balance after release.
Release
 The distance of release
 The speed of release
 The direction of release.
 The balance of release.
 The timing of release

4.2.9 Follow through
o All movement must be complete.
o The right the left must balance during follow through.
o Concentration must be maintained.
o Eye must still be focus at the target instead of the arrow flight.

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4.3 Basic Bow Tuning

Bow tuning is adjusting the bow to the archer’s style of shooting to achieve the best performance
and achieve the best arrow flight. Tuning the bow and the arrow set up go home with the archer’s
shooting style. To get the most from bow tuning the archer’s shooting style must be consistent.
There are four main variables that effect bow performance.

 Bowstring material
 Brace height
 Arrow nocking point
 Pressure button setting

Bow length ARROW LENGHT

64’” BELOW 26 INCHES
66” 26 – 27 ½ INCHES
68” 27 ½ - 29 ½ INCHES
70 “ 29 ½ - 31 INCHES

Bow Poundage Weight Point

36 – 38 lbs (90 – 100)
38 - 42 lbs (100 – 110) Weight in grain
42 - 46 lbs (110 - 120)

Bow Length String strip

36 – 38 16 – 18
38 – 42 18 – 20
44 – 46 20 - 22

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4.3.1 Bowstring Material

Dacron B50 – (strength per strand = 22.5 kg., stretch = 2.6%) because of it durability, it is used
mainly on beginners equipment. It is easy to maintain and can last several years.

Fast flight – (strength per sand = 45.5 kg., stretch = 1.0%) is one of the newer materials that can be
used. It has the durability of Dacron and even greater arrow speed that Kevlar as it is lighter. As the
material has less stretch than Dacron, It is advisable to check with the bow manufacturer, if it can be
used. It is made from polyethylene derivative giving it is ‘plastic’ look and feel. It is also slippery, so
the serving have to be wrapped very tight otherwise they will slide. Special serving material has
been developed to help overcome this problem. Always use the manufacturer’s recommended
number of strands in the bowstring for the draw weight of the bow. Using too few stands can over-
stress the bow limbs and possible break them.

4.3.2 Brace Height Tuning

Step 1 – Set the brace height to minimum manufacture recommended height (a slightly longer

bowstring may have to used as the bowstring must still have enough twisty to keep it round).

Step 2 – Shoot a few ends of arrows at close range ad note how the bow performs.

Step 3 – Increase the brace height by putting 5 more twist in the bowstring (make sure to twist in the
same direction as this will shorten the bowstring. Also check and adjust the nocking position)

Step 4 – Shoot another few ends of arrow and note how the bow performs.

Step 5- Repeat these steps until the recommended maximum brace height is reached.

Step 6 – Somewhere between the minimum and maximum heights, the bow should perform at it
quietest and with least vibration. Where it does this, is the ideal brace height for the bow with this
particular type of bowstring. Keep a record of this brace height for future reference.
To help your shooting, the brace height must remain consistent. Any variation in distance will affect
the arrow flight, so always check the brace height before shooting. Bowstring stretch over time or
broken strands can lower the brace height.
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To obtain correct arrow flight, a point on the bowstring must be found at which the force from the
bowstring acts directly in line with the arrow. A starting point is generally somewhere between 3 to
10 mm above 90 degrees to the arrow rest. This position is due to using two fingers below the
arrow and one finger above the arrow to pull the bowstring and seeking to find the balance point of
the force on the bowstring.

4.3.4 Paper tuning

Step 1 – The quickest way to tune a nocking point location is to use the “paper tuning method. A
frame is place about 2 meters in front of the target. A sheet of paper is place taunt over the frame.
The archer then stands about 1 meter in front of the frame and shoots the arrows through the paper.
From the direction of the tear in the paper, the nocking point can be adjusted.
The paper tear on the left indicates that the knocking point is too height. The paper tear on the right
indicates that the nocking point is too low.

Step 2 - Adjust the nocking point location by the direction of the paper tears above. Shoot through a
new sheet of paper and check the direction of the paper tears. Keep repeating until the smallest
paper tears are achieved.

Step 3 - Note the exact knocking point location for future reference. Always check your nocking
point location before shooting. (If you get paper tears to look like those above, it may be that your
arrows are “under spine” – too small for the draw weight of the bow)

Step 4 - Arrow centering

The first item to work is on making sure the archer can find the center of the bow, limb and arrow.
This is importance in order to set the plunger alignment properly. Although it is not absolute, it is
importance to get close to the alignment so that when doing the basic tune, the bow will be set up
fairly close.

With the bow strung up, measure the center of the upper limb about 3- 4 tape on the limbs and fing
the center. Mark it with a noticeable marker.
Do the same with the limbs is supposed to be. When standing directly behind the bow, the archer
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probably a little bent or twisted. This is usually not a problem. The whole purpose is to align the
arrow just a bit off the left of the string by adjusting the plunger depth in or out of the riser.

Many people fell that they cannot shoot a bow unless it is perfectly straight. Not so. Darell Pace
won the 1976 Olympic with all kinds of World and Olympic record and used twisted limbs. In 1983 I
won the world championships with a riser that was 3/16th s of an inch out and shoot back to back
1300”s. It is not as critical as people think. The importance is as I started above. Another and
easier method to align the limbs is by using the Beiter Limb Line Gauges. They just clip on the
limbs and with the two lines on the gauges already the archer need only look behind the bow and
see where the string lies with both limbs.

4.3.5 Horizontal plunger alignment with the arrow

One of the second things that need to be done is to make sure the arrow sits near the middle of the
plunger (see diagram). If is too high the arrow could jump on top of the plunger when releasing the
shoot. Also certain plunger tips could come unscrewed since the friction of the arrow could keep
twisting the plunger tip counter clock wise. Make sure the arrow does not lie against the plunger
button too far because there is less clearance. Watch for plunger wear as well. Since there is a lot
of friction from the arrow traveling against the plunger tip will start to wear unevenly. This will cause
the arrow to be inconsistently in line. On a well worn spot the arrow will be closer into the bow. On
a non-worn spot the arrow will be out further from the bow, thus causing a few rights and lefts.

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Make sure the plunger is securely tightened against the bow. If the plunger is not secure there will
be some inconsistency in grouping and it is a good possibility that the plunger barrel could break
from the vibration during shooting.

4.3.6 Arrow rest clearance

It is very importance to set up the arrow properly for clearance. If the rest sticks too far out from the
arrow, there is a chance that the vane may clip the rest as it leaves the bow. The arrow is taking its
second bend or opposing bend at that time and leaves the rest. But during the next bend the
fletching starts to come back toward the rest. If the rest too long it may interfere with the flight of the
arrow. Some rest will only need to be trimmed. Other rest can be manipulated to fit. The double
wire version needs only to be sent slightly to bring the wire in. And finally, make sure that the arrow
rest can handle vertical compression. If the arrow east to move downward then there is a
possibility that the archer finger tension at full draw could cause inconsistency with the arrow group
and giving the archers a lot of high and low arrows.

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4.3.7 Clicker angel and tension
It is best to have the clicker as close to 90 degrees of the arrow point as possible. If the clicker is
angled too much a downward pressure to arrow would cause or created the arrow bounce up at the
moment of release. Clicker tension is very importance as well. If there too much clicker tension
against the arrow, plunger could compress until the clicker click, once the pressure is relieved
against the plunger button, the arrow will spring out away and causing inconsistent movement on
the arrow rest. If the clicker tension is too light the clicker could spring back out as the fletching is
leaving the bow and causing a clearance problem.

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4.4 DISCUSSION – COMMON SHOOTING FAULTS AND REMEDIES
If something is going wrong you don’t know what it is then it time to go through the check list. Most
of the time, the patterns of your arrow groups give you a clue to what may happen. It could be that
your shooting slightly different from how you shoot yesterday, with out you re realizing it.
4.4.1 Section A – Solving problems with archery equipment (Arrow pattern)
Check your archery equipment and set up thoroughly. The direction or error relates to where the
arrow lands in the target. Some errors also have a diagonal component. A high left error could be
caused by either a combination of equipment faults or a combination of shooting form faults. The
error patterns described below relates to right handed archers. For left handed archers, the left and
right error cause should be reversed.

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4.4.2 Arrow Patterns - Equipment

High errors Cause by:
Arrow nocking point too low
Low errors Arrow riding up sloping arrow rest
Scattered Errors Nock not aligned on shaft pointing up at end
Stiffer lower limb on bow
Arrow moving down string during draw or release
Degree of fletching angle not uniform
Weight variations in arrow
Point of balance variation in arrow
String height variation
Cause by:
Arrow nocking point too high
Arrow dropping off worn rest on release
Stiffer upper limb on bow
Badly worn, frayed or loose fletchers
Badly worn, or ridged finger tab
Arm guard or clothing catching on bow string
Nock not aligned on shafts pointing down at end
Fletchers hitting bow or arrow rest on release
Degree of fletching angle not uniform
Weight variation in arrows
Point of balance variation in arrow
String height variation
Cause by:
Combination of one or more above faults
Nocks not aligned pointing all direction
Nocks worn or not matched
Arrows not matched for spine
Broken strands in bow string
Not enough strands in bow string
Bent arrows
Loose sight and / or sight pin

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Once the equipment has been eliminated as the cause of the errors, then it’s on to section B.

4.4.3 Section B – Solving problems with shooting form (arrow pattern)

Arrow patterns – Shooting form

High Errors Caused by : Draw Arm
Lower on grip
More relaxed than usual, increasing bow cast
More pressure on the thumb muscles than usual
Jerking up on release
Cause by: Bow Arm
More extended then usual increasing raw length
More relaxed than usual increasing draw length
Cause by: Bow Shoulder
More extended than usual increasing draw length
Cause by: Draw Arm
Moving backwards further after release
Fingers pinching down on arrow nock
Plucking the string and peeking to see where arrow want
Greater pressure taken on the third finger
Flicking fingers down on release
Allowing fingers to release in order from top to bottom
Elbow elevated too high
Cause by : Head
String held too lightly against chin
Lifting nose away from string just before release
Tilting gap between teeth lowering chin position
Cause by : Others
Shooting faster than usual

Right Errors Cause by: Draw arm

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Placed further left on grip causing torque in bow
Bending wrist outwards moves bow to the right on release
Tilting top limb to the left
Moving to the right on release
Cause by: Draw Arm
Plucking the bow string
String alignment further left than usual
Cause by others
Shooting through clicker
Body twisting to the right on release

Caused by: Draw Arm
Place further right on grip causing torque in bow
Wrist bend inwards moves bow to the left on release
Tilting top limb to the right
Moving to the on release
Over extended or lock
Plucking the bowstring on release
String alignment further right than usual
Snap shooting not at full draw and anchored prior to release
Caused by: Head
Moving position of teeth moves chin position for anchor
Held forward offline with body
Caused by: Bow shoulder
Pointed to the left
Caused by: Others
Leaning body backwards
Bowstring hitting loose on release
Loss of back tension on release

If you have tried to find the cause of your shooting problem and can’t find the fault by yourself, and
then the next step is to have a friend watch you’re shooting, they may be able to see something that
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Video your shooting from close up and from different angles. It can make a great deal of different,
when you see yourself shooting.

If you still cant find your shooting fault, then its time to consult you archery coach or you may choose
to by pass all the above check list and consult your archery coach first.

Section C – Solving problem with shooting form (Mental)

Some archers may experience such as:

a. Not able to hold aim on centre of target face? (target shy)
b. Not able to move aiming point to centre of target face (freezing)
c. Not able to hold aim on centre of target face without release (snap shooting)
d. Not able to hold aim on centre of target face without releasing (Punching)
e. Any combination of the above (target panic).

In severe cases, these problems may cause the archers shooting form to degenerate to a state
where it becomes difficult for the archer to even reach “Full draw:

Some archers have even given the sport away in shear frustration over these problems. All these
problems although physical stem from one basic fault. That fault is not physical but mental.

It is all in the way we think and learn a new skill.

The brain is able to learn a new skill, such as walking. If we practice walking often enough, then
skill becomes automatic. We no longer have to think how to walk. Walking has become a skill
controlled by the “sub-conscious “part of your brain. This allows us to look about, talk and do other
things controlled by the “conscious “part of the brain, all at the same time. Like a computer, the
conscious part of the brain learns what is required, writes the programmed code and then stores it in
the “sub-conscious” for instant execution when required.
In archery, the brain has to learn many new skills of very finely controlled muscles movements in
order to shoot an arrow consistently. The more we practice, the better archers shoot and score
improves.

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The archers shooting form becomes automatic as the sub-conscious part of the brain becomes
“Programmed”. This allows the archers conscious part of the brain to concentrate only on aiming.

The “anchor”, release and follow through should all happen under the control of the sub-conscious
automatically without having to think about it. It is when both parts of your brain try to control the
same skill, at the same instance, that the wires get all crossed up and the programmed is corrupted.

This usually starts as a small change in the thinking of the archers. While concentrating on aiming,
the archers will also switch their thinking to release. As it is very difficult to think about two different
things at exactly the same time, the brain will rapidly try to switch between both. So now both the
aiming and the release are not in full control all the time.

The aiming may wander slightly and have to be corrected, while the release may “go off” at the
wrong time or the fingers may “flinch” or the release aid trigger may be “Punched”.

This seemingly small problem can cause a drop in the archers’ score, so they will try harder to
control their shooting. The more they try to control the shoot, the worst the problem grows. This
may accrue over several months, until the archer suddenly realizes they have a major problem with
their shooting form.

The archers confidence in their own ability to aim in the centre of the target or even release may
suffer.

It is like having two people in your head, each of them fighting for control over aiming and releasing.
Each knows what should happen, but refuses to let the other control it.
The shooting form is fine up until having to aim at the centre of target, and then everything just goes
haywire. The aim may lock below the gold and then refuse to move or the trigger may be punched
to just get the shot off- “l knows how to shoot, I’ve done it often enough before, but now it doesn’t
want to work”.
Archers who have experienced these sorts of problems will know exactly how frustrating they can
be. Other archers, who have not experience these problems, have no idea what these people are
going through.

The above may be a lot to read, hopes it goes a long way to explain the problems and help in
understanding the effects and causes.

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Solving the problem

It takes a lot of very specific shooting practice to cure these sorts of problems. Depending on the
archer, how serious the problem is and the amount of practice time, it could take somewhere
between 4 weeks to 3 months to cure.

This shooting practice will consist of:

a. Aiming at a target face at a short distance and holding for 10 sec then let-down.
b. Aiming at a target face at longer distance and holding for 10 sec, then let-down
c. Shooting at blank target butt at a short distance with eye open
d. Shooting at blank target butt at a short distance with eyes shut
e. Combining the above to complete a shot sequence at a short distance.
f. Combining the above to complete a shot sequence at an increasingly longer distance.

 Start with a 12 cm. target face at about a distance a 3 meters.
Aiming into the centre of the gold and hold for 10 seconds. Do not worry about how steady
you can hold to start with as the purpose of this practice is to regain your confident in your
ability to aim. Do not shoot the arrow, but “let – down” instead. You can also vary the
position of your aim in gold, from top to bottom and left to right and in between. This will help
take away the problem of “having to” aim in the centre, as you can control where you want to
aim.

When you can aim at the target and remain calm and feel in control, then move back to a
longer distance, say 10 meters. As you fell confident at each distance, then move a little
further away. At about 20 meters change the target face to 80 cm size. If you have any
problem with aiming at a longer distance move forward to a shorter distance and start over.
To regain total control over your aiming may take some weeks of practice.

Start with a completely blank target butt with no markings on it at a distance of 3 meters.
The purpose is to go through the complete sequence of shooting an arrow without having to
worry about aiming at a target face. The focus of your concentration should be on the “feel”
of the shot. A good shot will “feel” good.

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To make sure that aiming does not influence your shooting sequence, you can try shooting
with your eye shut. By closing your eyes from the “anchor position” step through to after the
“follow through” step, you can concentrate fully on your release. When you are fully in
control of your shooting sequence at 3 meter, and then move back to a longer distance.
Progressively move back to say 20 meter and then it might be a good idea to keep eyes
open at the longer distance.

This step is the hardest of all:

This is where we put together the aim with the shooting sequence. Start with a 122 cm
target face at a distance of 3 meters. Concentrate only on the aim and let the rest of the
shooting sequence take care of it self. It may not happen with the first shot, but keep trying.
If it does not seem to be working, try shooting at a blank butt and also aim for a sport on the
blank butt. When this works, then place a target face on it.
When you can aim and shoot your arrows into the gold with complete confidence, then try
again at a longer distance.
Progressively move back to longer distance. If there is any hesitation, lack of control, loss of
confidence or a feeling of tenseness, then move forward to a shorter distance and start over
again. If you have any re-occurrence of the problem, then switch your practice routine to
include “aiming” practice and “shooting sequence” practice.
This suggested solution to the problem may help some archers, but not all. Some athlete
may require different technique to solve their particular problem. It is advisable to seek the
advice of a qualified archery coach.

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FITA BEGINNER MANUAL

Introduction:

This “FITA BEGINNER MANUAL” is a guide for beginner archers and their Level 1
archery Coaches.

To the Level 1 Archery Coaches:
Thank you for promoting archery!

This guide will help you in properly educating the novices in archery and in evaluating
their progress.
We encourage you in using the FITA Level 1 Coaching manual and/or audio-visual
document.

To the Beginner Archers:
Congratulations for taking Archery!

This guide presents the curriculum of each of the 7 levels of the FITA Beginner Awards
Program. It will help you to develop your general shooting skills, knowledge of archery
and performance. Your progress will be encouraged and awarded with the gain of the
FITA Beginner Award pins.
After the completion of the Entry level program, you will be encouraged in taking part in
some FITA tournaments, through which you will be allowed to win other FITA awards
specific to each archery discipline.

FITA wishes you a life of enjoyment within the world archery family.

The FITA Beginners Awards Program at a glance:

The FITA Beginners Awards Program has been designed to be implemented in all
countries of the Word at any time; incorporating Indoor and Outdoor disciplines. Up to
seven awards lead the novice:

• from a very short shooting distance - 6 to 10 meters, which in dependant on age;
• to the shortest Indoor distance - 18 meters, but on a bigger target face than the FITA

official one for this distance;
• and even further - close to first FITA Outdoor distance on an 80 cm target face,

which is 30 meters.
This process is not only based on score, since skills and knowledge / know-how’s are also
assessed; hence the main goal of the FITA Beginners Awards program (BAP) is the
archer’s education as a whole.

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OVERALL
PRESENTATION

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Goals:

FITA has produced this manual to guide the beginners in assessing their progress during
a long period covering the Entry level program before competing in official tournaments.

Evaluation principle

To get any of the FITA Beginner Awards, you have to reach a minimum level of:
• score;
• skills development;
• Knowledge and/or know-how’s.

SCORE

Your performance is evaluated at reduced shooting distances and number of shots.
15 arrows are shot at an 80cm target face
See the evaluation form for knowing the shooting distance for each award level

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The achievement of a good score is only a consequence of well implemented skills, as
described in the FITA level 1 Coaching Manual.

For each development level, some skills are expected to be acquired. Their assessment is
based on some key elements described in the FITA Entry Level 1 Coaching Manual. If
you need help in evaluating these skills, do not hesitate in consulting this reference
manual.
To help with your training, collaborating with an archery coach is strongly recommended;
also do not hesitate in consulting this reference manual.

KNOWLEDGE AND/OR KNOW-HOW’S
Learning archery is not restricted in learning the steps of the shooting sequence. The
novices have also to:

• play safe; hence knowing the safety rules;
• know the specific terminology;
• look after their equipment = To brace the bow - To maintain and repair the

equipment (arrows, string, arrow-rest etcetera);
• learn the rules;
•…

You will find in this manual the knowledge’s and know-how’s that are expected from
you.

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Delivery of the FITA Beginners Awards

The following organizations are entitled to order the FITA Beginner Awards from the
FITA office:

• Member Associations (the National Archery Federations) in good standing
with FITA;

• Clubs and Regional Archery, as long as they can prove their membership to a
FITA Member Association in good standing with FITA

Caution! In some countries, only the National Archery Federation is entitled to
sale/distribute the FITA Beginner Awards to its Clubs and Regional Archery
Associations.

In most cases, clubs make a stock of FITA Beginners Awards, which they order either to
their National Archery Federation, or directly to the FITA office.

Types of Awards

2 sets of beginners Awards are available:

• One set for the youngest beginners (under 12 years old) and for some
disabled novices. It is up to your coach (or person in charge of the entry level)
to decide the archer’s eligibility to challenge for these awards. FITA does not
ask for any proof of age or disability. This group of awards is entitled
“FEATHERS”

• One set for the pre-teenagers, teenagers and adults: This group of awards
is entitled “ARROWS”

All awards have a pin design; they can be displayed on the quiver (for instance)

Recommended examination guidelines for both awards.

To develop a schedule of specific sessions for challenging the FITA Beginners awards.
This requires a minimum of attendance to the Entry Level practice sessions to be eligible
to take part in an evaluation session.

For instance:
Schedule every 2 months a specific session for challenging the FITA Beginners awards;
the evaluation session is only open to those who have attended at least 7 practice
sessions.
For challenging a FITA Beginners award, those who have attended less than 7 practice
sessions will have to:

* complete their 7 practice sessions, and;

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* wait until the next specific session for challenging a FITA Beginners award.
To allow the beginners who failed some components of the evaluation to re-challenge
these items only, the beginner must retrain on all the modules failed and the
reassessment/evaluation cannot be retaken until a full successful program is completed
The novice can only start by challenging the Red Feather or the White Arrow. Starting at
any other level would make it difficult to evaluate the skills and knowledge/Know-
How’s that were supposed to have been learnt previously.

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FITA Feather Awards at a glance.

In order to measure
my progress, my
club organizes
every 2* months, a

threefold evaluation
through which I can
get the FITA Red

Feather then the
FITA Gold Feather

* As example

With 15 arrows, I I have to answer My shooting form,
have to hit correctly several from stance to
questions about the
12 times an 80cm basic safety rules arrow loading, is
target spot face (6 and I have to know evaluated.
how to take good
to 10).
care of the
At 6 meters for the equipment, such as
FITA Red Feather. retrieving the arrow

At 8 meters for the and bracing the
FITA Gold Feather.
bow correctly.

After the FITA Gold Feather I will challenge the FITA Arrow Awards, starting with the
White one at 10 meters

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FITA Arrow Awards at a glance.

In order to measure my
progress, my club organizes
every 2* months, a threefold
evaluation through which I can
get the various FITA Arrows.
Each of the 5 Arrow awards is
from one color of the archery

target face.

* As example

With 15 arrows (half an Indoor I have to answer correctly several My shooting form and sequence are
round), I have to score 115 points questions about evaluated.
on an 80cm target face, at:
Safety
10 m for the White FITA Arrow. Archery terminology /language
Rough description of the archery
14 m for the Black FITA Arrow. disciplines

18 m for the Blue FITA Arro I also have to know how to:
(which is an official FITA Indoor Install the equipment
Handle the equipment
distance, but my target face is Maintain the equipment
bigger than the official one. Register to take part in a local
Nevertheless I can shoot from tournament.
the same shooting line as the

experienced archers).

22 m for the Red FITA Arro

26 m for the Gold FITA Arrow.

Then I will be ready for shooting 30
meters, the shorter Official Outdoor
FITA distance.

Now I am able to attend some local tournaments shot at short distances.
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UNIT 3 BASIC SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS

UNIT 3 BASIC SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS

THE

FEATHERS.

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RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE “FEATHERS”

1. SCORE EVALUATION (for Feather awards)

Where: Indoor or Outdoor.

Warm-up: Not limited. Up to the coach

Target face: 80cm spot target face (6 to 10 ring).

Alternately a full 40cm target face can be used (tougher to aim

at).

Target height: 80 cm to 1 meter for the centre of the target face from the floor.

Arrows per end: 3

Number of ends: 5

Time per end: Not limited (some kids and disabled people need a lot of time

to load the arrow on the bow).

Total number of arrows: 15, which is half a 30 arrow round.

Scoring: A simplified scoring system is proposed in order to allow the

youngest to score them selves.
An arrow inside or touching the peripheral line (of the “6” zone)

is worth one hit.

Alternately a 40cm target face can be used where the scoring

zone covers the 1 to 10 ring and scores 1 point.

12 hits are required.

Below is a blank scorecard sample:

15 Arrows

1 Hit 2 Hit 3 Hit End Total

Example of a completed scorecard:

15 Arrows

1 Hit 2 Hit 3 Hit End Total
2
2 4
3 7
2 9
3 12

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2. SKILLS EVALUATION (for Feather awards)
See Chapter “Skills” of the program related to the level that you are challenging.
3. KNOWLEDGE & KNOW-HOW’S EVALUATION (for Feather awards)
See Chapter “Knowledge and Know-How’s”” of the program related to the level that you
are challenging.

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Red
Feather

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CURRICULUM FOR THE FITA RED FEATHER AWARD

PERFORMANCE:
From a shooting distance of 6 meters, you must achieve a minimum of 12 hits, out of 15
arrows (5 ends of 3 arrows) shot at an 80cm target spot (6 to 10 zones).

SKILLS – Your shooting technique should include the following:

Feet position (Stance)

Objective:

Consistency and spatial relationship

to the target, achieving optimal

stability.

Form:

Feet parallel on the shooting axis, set

at approximately shoulder width.

Rationale:

Gives archers the opportunity to

repeat actions easily and accurately.

Provides sound support to the pull

and push efforts in the flight plane.

Gives consistent direction to the Stance, how to stand on the shooting line.
body in the flight plane. Avoids

back problems.

Safe and proper arrow loading Form:
Hold the arrow by the nock, place the arrow
Objective: on the rest, correctly turn the arrow, and
Identical placement on the bow. nock it onto the string.
The action must be performed in a
safe manner to protect the archer,
other archers, and equipment.

Pulling
an

arrow
out of

the
quiver.

Arrow loading

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Rational:
Taking hold of the arrow in front of the vanes becomes more difficult to nock, and the
fletching could be damaged if the hand slips during nocking process. The arrow rest
does not endure strong vertical pressure. If nocking is done incorrectly, it could
damage the arrow rest.
Arrows with four vanes are also successfully used at entry level.

Nocking the arrow

Finger pressure damaging the arrow

KNOWLEDGE &/OR KNOW-HOW
You must know the following the subjects below:

Bow -safety
Releasing the bow

without an arrow on the
string could cause
breakage and injury.

When the end is over
put the bow on the bow
stand or rack located in
the equipment lane;

Bow stands located
behind the waiting line
are ideal for placing the
bows when they are not
being used during the
training session.

Equipment to
be stored in the
equipment lane

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When shooting few arrows at a shorter
distance than usual (for an exercise for
instance), you can lay your bow on the
floor/ground 3 m behind the archers. If
so, once return to the regular shooting
distance, your bow is stored on a rack
behind the waiting line or on the floor.

Movable and collective bow stand.

Arrow loading safety:
The arrow should be placed on the string only after standing on the shooting line and
a clear signal has been given (meaning that everyone is behind the shooting line).
You must straddle the line, or have both feet on the line, before loading the arrow.

Safe arrow retrieval/collection:
When approaching the targets, care must be taken not to walk into arrows sticking
into the ground or target. Nocks are very sharp, pick up all arrows that have fallen
short of the target, whoever is their owner.
Care must be used when drawing arrows out of the target, to see that no one is
directly behind the person pulling the arrows. Arrows can come out of a target
suddenly, and the nock may hurt anyone who is too close. Bending over in front of
the target is dangerous; you should wait beside the target to collect arrows.

For pulling an arrow out of the target, press one palm hand flat around the arrow
sticking in the target. With the other hand, grab the arrow shaft close to the target
face and pull out the arrow right in the shaft axis, without bending the arrow shaft.
For pulling an arrow out of the grass: Do NOT pull the arrow up! You could bend or
break the arrow shaft. But move the grass out of the fletching, especially of natural
feathers. Then pull the shaft back in the axis of the arrow shaft and along the grass.
Only when the point is getting out of the grass, you can raise the arrow up.

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Bow assembling: The technical specifications of the
You must learn from your coach how limbs are written on the internal
to properly assemble and
disassemble the limbs on/from the part of the bottom limb.
riser (if you use a take down bow).
A no braced assembled Recurve bow
has the tips of the limbs towards the
target (not to you). Due to a former
FITA rule, on most of the bows, the
internal part (facing you) of the top
limbs is blank, while the limb
specifications (height and weight)
are written in the internal part of the
bottom limb, as shown on the
illustration on the right.

ON THE NEXT PAGE THERE IS THE FORM FOR YOUR EVALUATOR

Red Feather award.

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EVALUATION FORM FOR RED FEATHER CANDIDATES

Name of the beginner: Form A

Date: / / 200 Make up date: / / 200

PERFORMANCE Required minimum score Achieved *Not yet Number of hits
Shooting distance * achieved (result)
12 hits *Not yet
6 meters Key elements Achieved achieved References to the
SKILLS (What should be done) * FITA level 1 coaching
Feet position *Not yet
(Stance) Feet each side of the shooting line Achieved achieved manual.
* #7.1.2.1
Safe and proper Feet at shoulder width apart #7.1.2.1
arrow loading #7.1.2.1
Line of feet square to the hooting
KNOWLEDGE line #7.1.2.1
&/or #3.2 Point 5 & #7.1.2.2
Feet parallel
KNOW-HOW #7.1.2.2
Bow safety Implemented with bow vertical
No finger pressing the arrow on #7.1.2.2
Arrow loading
safety rest Comments &/or
references
Safe arrow Arrow properly rotated cock
retrieval/collection feather away from bow window) #3.3. Point 2
Required knowledge’s or know- #4.4.5. Step 7 - #11.3
Bow assembling
how’s #9.2
#3.2 Point 2
No dry fire (dry loosing)
#3.2 Two first points
Set the bow in equipment lane after
shooting the end #3.3 Point 8

Load the arrow on the bow only #3.2 Point 12
when everyone is behind the
shooting line. #4.4.1. Step 8

To be done only when both feet are This assessment can be
set each side of the shooting line. removed if there is no

Walk carefully to target (do not run take down bow
– Watch your step)

Stand to the side of the target (not
behind arrows)

Properly pull the arrow out of the
target (or grass).

Know how to properly assemble
and disassemble the limbs on/from

the riser.

TOTAL 16 positive evaluations are ** Granted or not

required yet granted

* Checkmark if the score / skill / knowledge is positively evaluated (Achieved) or not (Not yet achieved).

Write in the TOTAL row of these two columns the accumulated number of checkmarks.

** Just checkmark the final result of this evaluation.

Name and signature of the assessor/evaluator:

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Gold
Feather

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CURRICULUM FOR THE FITA GOLD FEATHER AWARD

PERFORMANCE:
From a shooting distance of 8 meters, you must achieve a minimum of 12 hits out of 15
arrows (5 ends of 3 arrows) shot at a 80cm target spot (6 to 10 zones).

SKILLS:
Body setting (from before drawing until full draw)

Objective:
Provide an identical, stable foundation permitting a similar repetition of upper body
actions, as well as optimal general balance. It should also allow re-positioning the
aiming eye at the same stable spot in the space. We can imagine the aiming eye at the
top of the “main pyramid” (your coach will instruct you the pyramids).
Form:
While gripping the string and the bow (see the 2 previous steps of the shooting
sequence), most of the archers are bent over. To move from a bent position to an
upright one and set a good body base to engage the execution process of the shot,
there are several alternatives. Below are some of them:

Stretched
up head

Flat and Body
straight weight
spread on
back both feet

Low centre Form Flat and
of gravity examples low
and on how to chest.
powerful
belly set the
body.

Low The entire Head turn
shoulders body in the toward the
target: nose
shooting
plane: and chin
pointed to
Shoulders, the target
hips and

feet above
each other.

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1. Legs

Form:

Up-side-down "V" symmetrical to the vertical axis

going through the summit. Weight is placed equally on

both feet.

Rationale:

The body weight is approximately distributed equally

on both legs. Because body weight is slightly forward

(toward toes), the front/back swaying is reduced. As

shown page 20, the string leg participates in the

production of the push while the bow leg contributes to

the pull. The two efforts strengthen your vertical body

axis and generate a down ward pressure, providing a

solid foundation for upper body work and a good

stability. For the shooting process, the pelvis is usually

"tilted" (flat lower back), thus only the upper body

requires positioning.

Flat chest – Powerful belly and

2. The Upper Body Body weight equally shared on two feet

Objective:

Initially the torso, shoulder, and head are positioned close to their final position.

Form:

Turn or tilt the pelvis backwards (flat lower back), the spine is stretched up with the

shoulders in the same plane as the hips. The shoulders are lowered and chest is

flattened. A slight stretching in the trapeziums is often felt. Turn head toward the

target (whilst maintaining the stretching up action) until nose being directed toward

the target.

Rationale:

Stretching-up the head and spine assures an erect vertical stance. Tilting the pelvis,

flattening the chest and the lowering the shoulders lower the centre of gravity, making

the body more stable; furthermore it transfers energy from the upper body to the

lower body, making the archer more relaxed. Shoulders and the head are close to

their final position, thus minimizing movement during the draw.

Body setting (end of draw)
Objective:
Draw the bow without disturbing the pre-set position achieved through the
preliminary elements. This body maintenance lasts until after the shot.
Form:
Always stay in control. Momentum movements are minimal, or nonexistent. Desired
movements diminish in speed as they near the face, but do not stop!
The torso is almost immobile. If no pre-draw has been achieved, only a slight rotation
of the chest exists, leading the shoulders from the shooting plane.

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Draw made in the shooting plan

The body is vertical or remains at a slight inclination toward the string leg. The
shoulders remain lowered. The head remains in place and extended up; it should not
move toward the string during the last few centimeters of drawing. The arrow always
remains parallel to the ground. The string moves straight to the face within the
shooting plane.

The top and bottom body remain well in place during the draw and end of draw.

A balance between the production of traction and repulsion (pull & push) forces must be
introduced during the draw. As the following illustrations demonstrate, the pull and push
efforts are supported by the legs.

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String (right) leg assists the push effort Bow (left) leg assists the pull effort.

Rationale:
Easy to duplicate because the foundation is hardly disturbed and the movement is
simple, control is easily achieved. Striving for symmetry will avoid the balance being
upset. The production of effort is not centralized, but dispersed. It facilitates
achieving symmetry, reduces local fatigue effects, and minimizes the risk of injury.
The major muscles are used to generate this production. Full drawing effort is
attained as soon as the speed of the draw decreases on approaching the face, allowing
the control to be maintained. Because the beginning of the draw is faster, the archer
saves energy.

KNOWLEDGE&/OR KNOW-HOW:

Bow bracing:
Your coach will certainly have your bow strung before the start of the first two or
three practice sessions. Stringing and unstringing of the bow will probably be taught
to you at the third or fourth session when you will be more familiar with the
equipment. Below we recommend some of the safest methods for the bow and the
archer.

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A loop stringer is

inexpensive and easy to

use. It makes the task of

stringing the bow almost

effortless. Like any

other stringing methods,

it is necessary to check

the exact string

positioning before

taking the bow stringer

pressure off the upper

limb tip. Place a small

piece of carpet or rubber

on hard and rough

ground to prevent

damage to the lower

Use of a string loop with 2 feet. limb tip. A tip protector Use of a string loop with 1 foot.

on the lower limb would

serve this function and

even help secure the

string.

You also can buy a bow stringer like the one on the
left from any archery shop. At the beginning, you will
probably have a tough time to use it properly.
Nevertheless It will come friendly with experience.

Finally the fix bow stringer is
another excellent device for setting
the string on the bow. It is made of 2
pieces of metal cylinder wrapped
with something for protecting the
limbs and affixed to a wall or pole.

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Shooting direction:
Under no circumstances should anyone shoot if someone is on the field near the
targets. Arrows may glance off the targets, or, depart from their intended path.
The shooting line should be straight, not staggered.
When in a group where archers do not shoot from the same distance, the safest
method is having the targets at different distances and all the archers on the same
shooting line.

Use of a wall stringer

Safety and etiquette on the shooting line:
You can only draw your bow back on the shooting line. You should not draw the
bow having the bow hand higher than the drawing hand, and you should not draw
diagonally (toward a target that is not straight ahead).
Don't talk on the line or distract other archers during the shooting of the end;
Only the coach can make comment about an archer who is shooting; nevertheless
encouraging remarks are welcome at any time;
If your bow or arrow falls in front of the shooting line, you must wait until the archers
on either side have finished shooting before retrieving your equipment. Any arrow
which cannot be retrieved without moving feet on the shooting line should be
retrieved after shooting has stopped;

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EVALUATION FORM FOR GOLD FEATHER CANDIDATES

Name of the beginner: Form B

Date: / / 200 Make up date: / / 200

PERFORMANC Required minimum score Achieved *Not yet Number of
hits
E * achieve
(result).
Shoo8timngetdeirsstance 12 hits d

SKILLS Key Achieved *Not yet References to
Body setting elements * achieve the FITA level 1
(What should be d coaching
Verdtiocnael )body #7.1m.2a.4n&ua7l..1.2.5

(before Balance on 2 feet #7.1.2.4 & 7.1.2.5
Spine and shoulders #7.1.2.4 & 7.1.2.5
drawing and at
making #7.1.2.7
full draw)
Body setting Let the straincgrohssand land
on face (cshhianp&e./or lips
(end of

draw) do not

KNOWLEDG rReaecqhuifroerdwakrndowtolethdege’s Achieved *Not yet Comments
E string) or know-how’s * achieve &/or
d references
&/or #4.3.1.1.

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Tlointeal 9thpeofsliotiovre evaluations ** Granted
or not yet granted
are required

* Checkmark if the score / skill / knowledge is positively evaluated (Achieved) or not (Not yet
achieved). Write in the TOTAL row of these two columns the accumulated number of checkmarks.

** Just checkmark the final result of this evaluation.

Name and signature of the assessor/evaluator:

Gold Feather
Award

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THE

ARROWS

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RECOMMENDED EVALUATION GUIDELINES FOR THE
“ARROWS”

1. SCORE EVALUATION (for the Arrow awards)

Where: Indoor or Outdoor.

Warm-up: No more than 4 ends (recommendation only)

Target face: 80cm (a full one)

Target height: 1 meter to 1.3 meter for the centre of the target face

Arrows per end: 3

Number of ends: 5

Time per end: 2 minutes.

Total number of arrows: 15 (half a 30 arrow round)

Scoring: As per FITA Indoor and Outdoor scoring rules

2. SKILLS EVALUATION (for the Arrow awards)
See Chapter “Skills” of the program related to the level that you are challenging.

3. KNOWLEDGE & KNOW-HOW’S EVALUATION (for the Arrow awards)
See Chapter “Knowledge and Know-How’s”” of the program related to the level that you
are challenging.

White arrow candidates: Caution to your current level!
Three cases are possible:

a) You have not earned any Feather awards yet, but your coach wishes that you
challenge the White Arrow (suggested for beginners of 12 years old or more).
For preparing this level, you must learn the chapters “Skills” and “Knowledge &
Know-How’s” of the programs for the Red Feather, Gold Feather and White arrow.
Your evaluator will use form C1.

b) You only have the Red Feather award
You should complete the Feather awards program with the preparation of the Gold
Feather (suggested to most of the “youngest”; i.e. under 12 years old). Only after
getting the Gold Feather you will be allowed to challenge the White Arrow.

c) You already have the Gold Feather award.
The following is right for you. Your evaluator will use form C2.

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White
Arrow

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CURRICULUM FOR THE FITA WHITE ARROW AWARD

PERFORMANCE:

Shooting distance: 10 meters

Minimum required score: 115 points

SKILLS – Your shooting sequence should include the following:

Feet position: For candidates having earned no FITA Feather awards yet, see chapter
“Skills” of the Red Feather curriculum.

Arrow loading: For candidates having earned no FITA Feather awards yet, see
(Safe and proper) chapter “Skills” of the Red Feather curriculum.

Body setting (before drawing and full draw): For candidates having earned no FITA
Feather awards yet, see Gold Feather

Body setting (end of draw): For candidates having earned no FITA Feather awards yet,
see Gold Feather

Raising the bow:
Objective:
Perform the preliminary movements with as little
unnecessary motion and initial positioning disruption as
possible. This initial positioning must allow for an
effective draw.

Form:
Synchronized rising of the two hands towards the target
until that both hands are at the nose level.

Throughout the process long:
- the bow shoulder must stay as low as possible;
- the upper body (shoulders, chest and centre of gravity) is

maintained in its lowest position;
- the arrow must be moved up in the shooting plane;
- the head and spine are still extended.
- the pelvis remains tilted (if this position is chosen).

Toward the end of the raising:
- both hands are moved up at the same level;
- the arrow is parallel to the ground.

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At the end of the raising:
- the arrow is at the nose/eyes level;
- the string shoulder is lower than the arrow axis;
- the string wrist is in line with the string forearm.
- a slight backward inclination of the torso toward the string foot is acceptable, but a

straight body is recommended.

Rationale:
Simplicity of the movement is easy to repeat. It is a safe pre-position to the draw,
even if an arrow slides out from the beginner's fingers. The elements already in place
are hardly disturbed, and are finalized following the action. The forces exerted on the
upper limbs facilitate the low positioning of the shoulders. The body's inclination
toward the string foot counter balances the weight of the bow moves the archer's
centre of gravity towards the target (the use of bows with light mass weight will
reduce this inclination).

KNOWLEDGE&/OR KNOW-HOW – you must know the following:

Bow safety: see chapter “Knowledge &/or Know-how” of the Red
Feather curriculum.

Arrow loading safety: same as above.

Safe arrow recuperation: same as above.

Bow preparation: same as above. But see also chapter “Knowledge &/or
Know-how” of the Gold Feather curriculum.

Shooting direction: see chapter “Knowledge &/or Know-how” of the Gold
Feather curriculum.

Safety and etiquette on the shooting line: same as above.

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Scoring:
You should be able to identify the arrows value.

15 Arrows

123 End Total

10s Xs

You should know how to complete a scorecard for a complete round/distance
“Arrow”. The value of each arrow scorers must be entered on the scorecards in
descending order as called out by the athlete to whom the arrows belong. Other
athletes on that target will check the value of each arrow called out and in case of
disagreement call the assigned judge who makes the final decision.

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Example of a blank scorecard (for Arrow round only):

15 Arrows

123 End Total

10s Xs

Example of a completed scorecard (for Arrow round only):

15 Arrows

123 End Total
116
X8 5 23

10 10 8 28

10 8 7 25

880 16

X7 7 24

10s 3 Xs 2

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EVALUATION FORM FOR WHITE ARROW CANDIDATES
HAVING EARNED NO FEATHER AWARDS YET.

Page #1 (start /front page)

Name of the beginner: Form C1

Date: / / 200 Make up date: / / 200

PERFORMANC Required minimum score Achieved *Not yet Number of
E * achieve hits
Sho1o0timngedteisrtsance 115 points d (result).
Key References
SKILLS Achieved *Not yet to the FITA
elements * achieve
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cross shape. #7.1.2.4 &
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or know-how’s &/or
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* Checkmark if the score / skill / knowledge is positively evaluated (Achieved) or not (Not yet

achieved). Write in the TOTAL row of these two columns the accumulated number of checkmarks.

** Just checkmark the final result of this evaluation.

Name and signature of the evaluator:

EVALUATION FORM FOR WHITE ARROW CANDIDATES
HAVING NO FEATHER AWARDS YET.

Page #2 of form C1 (end / Back page)

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EVALUATION FORM FOR WHITE ARROW CANDIDATES
HAVING EARNED THE GOLD FEATHER AWARDS PREVIOUSLY.

Name of the beginner: Form C2

Date: / / 200 Make up date: / / 200

PERFORMANC Required minimum Achieved *Not yet Number of
E score * achieve hits
Sho1o0tinmgedteisrtsance d
115 points (result).
SKILLS Achieved *Not yet Comments
Key * achieve &/or references
Raising elements d
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scorecard

for a complete
7 positiveroeuvnadluations

are required

* Checkmark if the score / skill / knowledge is positively evaluated (Achieved) or not (Not yet
achieved). Write in the TOTAL row of these two columns the accumulated number of checkmarks.

** Just checkmark the final result of this evaluation.

Name and signature of the evaluator:

White Arrow Award.
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