1. Chartered members are voted in from the chartered members that belong to the Durham Archery Club. Each chartered member is expected to abide by all club rules and complete their minimum work assessment. All chartered members will have complete voting rights in the club. In order to keep all charter rights, a chartered member has to be a member in good standing. This means:
   • membership fee paid latest by May 1st;
   • minimum work assessment of previous year completed, either by working those hours or paying the work assessment fee latest by May 1st;
   Failure to comply to any of the above rules will result in the loss of said member's rights. If the club folds for some unknown reason the assets will be shared by the executive and chartered members.



2. Directors (coordinators) of the club are individuals that are appointed certain positions from the executives and are usually the individuals that become chartered members. The Directors are to be contacted by any members with issues in the area concerned.



3. All members are required to keep the combination lock number confidential. If you are approached by other people or members of the club to reveal the number, please refer them to the secretary. Please report any violation to the executives.



4. Maximum two shots at each 3D target – this will save the targets from getting shot out.



5. Do not leave garbage around the course – pick up any garbage you see and dispose in our garbage pails.



6. All dogs should be on a leash. Some children and adults are frightened of dogs. Please clean up after your dog.



7. During the work parties you have permission to bring your own equipment (weed eater, ATV/trailer, etc.) including gloves and safety glasses.



8. Safety is number 1 around the club. When shooting at the butt range - No one is to nock or shoot an arrow until everyone is behind the shooting line. On the course arrows are to be carried in quiver until at the shooting stake. On the butt range or on the course there will be absolutely NO SKY JACKING when pulling your bow.
   
   "Sky jacking" is when an archer points his/her bow in a skyward direction when drawing, therefore creating a dangerous situation if the arrow is accidently released. This form of drawing is usually caused from using a bow that is too much for the archer to handle.



9. All gates must be locked after entering or exiting them with your key or combination.



10. Drugs are not allowed on club property and people under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to shoot.



11. You will loose your membership if you are found using practise broadheads or broadheads on our targets and butts. You must bring you own target for broadheads and they can only be used at the butt range.



12. Always start at target 1 and follow the numbered order when shooting the outdoor courses. Never take short cuts! Follow the marked path!



13. No archer will shoot across the pond in any direction for safety reasons.



14. Anyone found breaking the rules will be given a warning, or dismissed from the club depending on the severity of the infraction.



15. All small children must be accompanied by parent(s) when at the target range, pond or on the course. All parents are responsible for their children.



16. Membership I.D. cards must be worn, and visible at all times while on club property.



17. A guest must be accompanied at all times by a current member. Before the guest can get a tour or shoot the courses, he/she has to sign a waiver form which will be located in the clubhouse. The cost is $10.00/individual and $20.00/family.



18. The use of barbed hooks is prohibited when fishing on club property and all fishing is catch and release only. In addition, the Fishing Regulations according to the Ministry of Natural Resources apply.



19. There is no hunting allowed on club property.



20. All equipment owned by Durham Archers has been bought for the exclusive use of members and the club. The equipment is not to be loaned to any other clubs or individuals.



21. Committee decisions are final.



22. If you have not completed your minimum work assessment, then the work assessment fee will be required to be paid ($10.00/hour for a maximum of $80.00) with your membership for the following year.



23. Crossbows allowed on our course at all times with a maximum speed of 350 feet per second.



24. Crossbows - All crossbows will only be cocked when the archer is ready to shoot a target. Do not carry a crossbow around the course cocked.



25. Compassionate leaves may be taken by charter members at the discretion of the executive committee.



26. A silicone lubricant is recommended for carbon arrows for every 3 to 5 shots for easier removal from the targets (this will not only help in arrow removal - our targets will last longer as well).



27. Document any complaints or problems with the club with a proposed solution and sign the document before entering it in the complaint box.



28. BBQ’s are available in our clubhouse and if you use the utensils from the club’s kitchen, please clean them when you are finished.



29. At this time there will be no fee for the executive to join our club in appreciation for the countless hours they complete.



30. Special ID cards will be issued to all executive and chartered members indicating that they have the right to request to see your membership card when you are at the club and question any person for safety reasons.



31. It is the responsibility of all Chartered Members and Club Members to refer to the website for Club Events and Meeting Dates for the calender year.



32. If any Chartered Member or Club Member has any inquiries, it is their responsibility to contact one of the Executive Members.



33. Any new member that joins our club must be given a tour and an introduction into our safety rules by a chartered member and must be signed off for safety issues.



34. When having a fire either in the fire pit outside or fireplace in one of our clubhouses, a responsible adult must be in charge of supervision at all times.



35. A new sign will be used for course maintenance (closed sign). When it is displayed especially on our butt range please obey the sign and give way to the individual working.