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An exciting and stringent test of an archers trajectory, this sport differs from regular Archery in that the target is laid out on the ground.
Popularity
This is a very popular sport practiced by men and women for fun.
Location
Events are organised round the U.K. and the world, though check out HIPS Finder? to find your local Archery club.
Age
There is a class for under 12's to no upper age limit.
Ability
You will require a reasonable amount of strength and fitness to work your bow.
Description
The idea of Clout Archery is that the Archer determines his shot to fly through the air and hit the target spread out on the ground, usually 15m in diameter, the target has 5 rings, starting with 5 score in the middle out to 1 score, different coloured triangular flags usually mark each ring though smaller than the centre flag. Archer take 36 shots and depending on age and gender determine at which distance the Archer shoots from.
Dedication
People train regularly sometimes 2 or 3 times per week on their Archery skills in general, you will need a healthy mind to block out interference and concentrate on your target to work or your trajectory and hit that all important target.
Potential
Potential to have a lot of fun and make new friends, also enter competitions for prizes and trophies.
Closely
Related Activities
Target Archery 15, Flight Archery 987, Field Archery 14, Popinjay 1012, Kyudo 1011, Field Sports 247.
Cost
Look through HIPS Finder? to find a local club for membership fees, other costs to consider are that of equipment, such as bow and arrows.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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