Club Rules

Following are the Sydney Olympic Park Archers club rules:

  • You MUST be a member of SOPA to shoot at this range
  • Please sign in before shooting by scanning the SOPA QR code. This fulfills insurance requirements and allows contact tracing. If you do not have a device, sign in on the sheet kept on the outside notice board
  • Display you AA card on your quiver at all times
  • Shooting permitted only in daylight hours (unless otherwise stated in Archers Diary). If you cannot see the trees behind the targets, you cannot shoot!
  • No sky draw or dry-fire. The members & the club are not responsible for user’s error.
  • Athletes shall be neatly and cleanly dressed wearing a short or long sleeve shirt with shorts or long pants. Please note that singlets or any form of camouflage colours are not permitted. However, when practicing, active wear or track suit pants are permitted provided it complies with above and that the midriff or upper torso are not exposed.
  • Shoes or boots shall be worn at all times by athletes, and these shall cover the entire foot; sandals or thongs are not permitted.
  • 3 archers to a lane
  • Respect all club members and their equipment.
  • Members are not allowed to photograph or video another member and especially a junior without consent.
  • No bags will be accepted in the clubhouse.
  • Be mindful of other archers nearby, and collect your own 6 arrows when all have finished shooting.
  • LEAVE 3 VACANT LANES BETWEEN YOU AND OTHER ARCHERS IF COLLECTING INDEPENDENTLY.
  • Please respect archers that are shooting and collecting at the same time.
  • Always point a loaded bow towards the targets.
  • When finished, targets to be returned to the 50m line
  • Maximum bow poundage: 60 lb and parabolic arrow points only to be used (no broadheads).
  • Peg targets down when set at shooting distance .
  • Make sure all arrows are removed from target before moving/adjusting.
  • Where applicable, please follow instructions given by Committee Members or Rangers.
  • Seek permission to use club equipment.
  • First Aid Kit is located in the clubhouse.
  • Keep an eye for non-archers on the field.
  • To register for the Club shoots please go to archersdiary.com . Choose Events and Registration then from the drop down choose RGB – Archery NSW and Club – SOPA. Then the event you wish to enter. Enter your name etc. and complete the information by selecting from the menus provided. If you don’t know what to do, please contact Club recorder at recorder@sopa-archery.org.au.
  • No work can be done in the clubhouse unless approved and supervised by a coach, with care to protect others from fumes, heat guns and other risks.
  • Do not come if you are unwell on the day, with a fever, cough or other respiratory symptoms. Seek medical advice. Do not come if you have been tested for COVID and are awaiting results. Notify us by sending an email to info@sopa-archery.org.au .