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Club Safety Officers & Club Judges
In 2005 Archery Canada initiated requirements to promote safe practice of archery at all its affiliated clubs and sanctioned events. Our PSO (Provincial Sport Organization) agreement requires that each affiliated club have at least two of a combination of either or both certified Safety Officers or certified Club Judges who are knowledgeable of and implements Archery Canada Safety Regulations at their respective club. This initiative is intended to ensure that common and consistent safety practices are promoted, and that we can demonstrate to the public that we are implementing measures to promote safety.
With the intent of this initiative in mind, AANS recognizes the need to ensure safe venues, equipment and practices at all activities. This extends not only to Safety Officers and Club Judges at each club who may or may not be in attendance at each activity, but also to every person who commonly has charge and responsibilities at archery activities to ensure a safe environment and practices. Therefore AANS expects that each Instructor, Coach and Judge be trained and certified in Archery Canada Certified program.
What is required of the club?
AANS, as per our PSO agreement, is requesting that all clubs include the name of at least two of a combination of either or both certified Safety Officers and/or certified Club Judges on their club membership applications in 2012.
How is this done for Safety Officer?
It is very easy and can be done in the comfort of your home over the internet!
1. Go to http://fca.ca/en/judging-and-rules/163-safety-officer on the Archery Canada website
2. Read the safety officer guidebook http://fca.ca/images/stories/FCA/Judge/safetyofficer/FCASAFETYOFFICERREGULATIONSv2.pdf
3. Answer the exam questions. It is an open book test! http://fca.ca/images/stories/FCA/Judge/safetyofficer/FCA_SAFETY_OFFICER_EXAM_EN_2008.pdf
4. Send your finished exam to the AANS office by mail, or e-mail.
How is this done for Club Judge?
1. Go to http://www.archerycanada.ca/en/judging-and-rules/164-local-club-judge-testsexamens-de-juge-local on the Archery Canada website
2. You can find the Rules Book here; http://www.archerycanada.ca/images/stories/FCA/Rules/FCARules201026June2010_v1.5.pdf
3. Answer the exam questions. It is an open book test! http://fca.ca/images/stories/FCA/Judge/clubjudge/Local%20Judge%20test%20target%20INDOOR%20Novemvber2005.pdf
4. Send your finished exam to the Provincial Judge Coordinator by mail, or e-mail. Contact AANS for this info.
How long does it take?
It varies for everyone, but you can probably expect it to take around 2 hours per exam.
Is there a cost?
No there is no cost associated with these exams, except the cost of a stamp if you choose to mail it into the AANS office.
Once I have taken the Safety Officer Exam, does it expire?
As of now the status of Safety Officer or Club Judge you obtain does not expire.
Range Safety Officers and Club Judges are encouraged, should they change clubs, to inform their new club of their status as a Range Safety Officer or Club Judge.
In 2005 Archery Canada initiated requirements to promote safe practice of archery at all its affiliated clubs and sanctioned events. Our PSO (Provincial Sport Organization) agreement requires that each affiliated club have at least two of a combination of either or both certified Safety Officers or certified Club Judges who are knowledgeable of and implements Archery Canada Safety Regulations at their respective club. This initiative is intended to ensure that common and consistent safety practices are promoted, and that we can demonstrate to the public that we are implementing measures to promote safety.
With the intent of this initiative in mind, AANS recognizes the need to ensure safe venues, equipment and practices at all activities. This extends not only to Safety Officers and Club Judges at each club who may or may not be in attendance at each activity, but also to every person who commonly has charge and responsibilities at archery activities to ensure a safe environment and practices. Therefore AANS expects that each Instructor, Coach and Judge be trained and certified in Archery Canada Certified program.
What is required of the club?
AANS, as per our PSO agreement, is requesting that all clubs include the name of at least two of a combination of either or both certified Safety Officers and/or certified Club Judges on their club membership applications in 2012.
How is this done for Safety Officer?
It is very easy and can be done in the comfort of your home over the internet!
1. Go to http://fca.ca/en/judging-and-rules/163-safety-officer on the Archery Canada website
2. Read the safety officer guidebook http://fca.ca/images/stories/FCA/Judge/safetyofficer/FCASAFETYOFFICERREGULATIONSv2.pdf
3. Answer the exam questions. It is an open book test! http://fca.ca/images/stories/FCA/Judge/safetyofficer/FCA_SAFETY_OFFICER_EXAM_EN_2008.pdf
4. Send your finished exam to the AANS office by mail, or e-mail.
How is this done for Club Judge?
1. Go to http://www.archerycanada.ca/en/judging-and-rules/164-local-club-judge-testsexamens-de-juge-local on the Archery Canada website
2. You can find the Rules Book here; http://www.archerycanada.ca/images/stories/FCA/Rules/FCARules201026June2010_v1.5.pdf
3. Answer the exam questions. It is an open book test! http://fca.ca/images/stories/FCA/Judge/clubjudge/Local%20Judge%20test%20target%20INDOOR%20Novemvber2005.pdf
4. Send your finished exam to the Provincial Judge Coordinator by mail, or e-mail. Contact AANS for this info.
How long does it take?
It varies for everyone, but you can probably expect it to take around 2 hours per exam.
Is there a cost?
No there is no cost associated with these exams, except the cost of a stamp if you choose to mail it into the AANS office.
Once I have taken the Safety Officer Exam, does it expire?
As of now the status of Safety Officer or Club Judge you obtain does not expire.
Range Safety Officers and Club Judges are encouraged, should they change clubs, to inform their new club of their status as a Range Safety Officer or Club Judge.
