45-53 PHELPS ROAD, UPPER CABOOLTURE

Information
& Safety
Booklet

Committee
President Ian Ferguson 
Ph  0466 698 545
Vice President

Jason Sleep

Ph: 0418 799 710

Secretary

Kim Ferguson
Treasurer Cathy Malone
 
Range Captain Daren Boorer
 
"Caboolture Bowmen is committed to promote
Archery in a social and family environment."

Introduction

3DAAA (3D Archery Association of Australia) with which Caboolture & District Bowmen Inc are affiliated, promote shooting life-like 3D animal targets made from foam rubber. Targets are placed in natural settings at unmarked distances of up to 50 yards. There are 6 coloured pegs and many categories to cater for different age groups, and varying equipment levels. At a normal club shoot 40 targets would be shot, one arrow per target. In 3DAAA sanctioned shoots, a total of 50 targets over two days. Targets vary in sizes from a small fox to a large moose or Buffalo, and all have visible score zones. Highest score wins.

The club has practice butts in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and one range with vinyl targets are also set up for you to shoot at any time. Club members are welcome to come to the club at any time. We hold a club shoot (40 targets in 1 day) approximately once a month as well as our annual 3DAAA sanctioned shoot held over 2 days . 

Within South East Queensland, NSW and Victoria there are many archery clubs also associated with 3DAAA. Many of our members travel to these other clubs to compete in competitions and enjoy a weekend away camping in natural surroundings. Archery is a fun family sport that is run within a safe environment and we encourage everyone to give it a go!

Club Membership 
 

Membership fees are due every year on April 1st. Application forms are available at the club house on Club Shoot Days or by clicking the link below. There is a once off $10 administration fee added to the fees to cover costs such as key cutting, membership cards & postage. This $10 has been added to the fees listed below.

Before your membership can be processed, you must attend one of our orientation sessions held on the Saturday morning before our Club Shoots.  Please see the home page of our webpage for orientation dates.  Email our Secretary on caboolturebowmen@gmail.com to book in.

When you first apply for membership to the club there is a 1 (one) month probationary period. During this time you will be entitled to participate fully in club activities and can speak during general meetings. However, you will not be permitted to vote, propose or second motions at those meetings.

After the month you will become an Ordinary Full Member and will enjoy all privileges of the club. All members, over 18 years of age, will then be able to vote, propose and second motions at the meetings and will be eligible to hold office. 

The committee reserves the right to terminate any membership if they deem it necessary to do so.

Membership Fees

(includes $10 Administration Fee)

                                        Cub/Junior         Adult         Family

1 April  (Full Fee)                 $50                 $65            $130

1 July - 31 Sept                   $40                 $50            $100

1 Oct - 31 Dec                    $30                 $40              $80

1 Jan - 31 Mar                   $20                 $30               $60

            Membership Form can be downloaded here

2025 Membership Form

                           

 3DAAA Membership

When joining Caboolture Bowmen it is also compulsory for everyone to join 3DAAA, as they provide your insurance. There are two different levels of membership within 3DAAA , one-year or three-year term and it is entirely up to you which level of membership you take, but for yours and the clubs safety and protection we cannot allow anyone who is not a member of 3DAAA to shoot at our club. Application forms are available from the club secretary or the 3DAAA website.

3DAAA Members are entitled to:

¨ $25 Million insurance coverage to shoot at their own club and at any 3DAAA affiliated club.

¨ Attend all major calendar events paying only set shoot fees.

¨ Receive points from major tournaments for annual awards.

¨ Receive trophies at 3DAAA Australian Titles.

¨ Receive a membership card.

¨ A rule book and/or amendments to rules are available on the 3DAAA website.

¨ Any news updates are available on the 3DAAA website.

¨ Attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting

¨ Nominate or accept any nomination for a committee position.

Please Note:  The 3DAAA Rules of Shoot are available on the 3DAAA website and it is advisable that you avail yourself of the information in these guidelines.

3DAAA Membership Fees

                                                 ONE YEAR RATE           THREE YEAR RATE

                           ADULT                 $40.00                     $105.00

                            JUNIOR (13-17)        $30.00                      $75.00

                            CUB (Under 12)        $30.00                      $75.00

                            FAMILY                     $85.00                     $215.00

                                       (Family = 2 x adults + Juniors & Cubs)

Membership can be paid on-line by visiting the www.3daaa.com.au website.

Shoot Fees

When you arrive at the club, the first thing you must do is SIGN IN. This is VERY IMPORTANT!! If you fail to do so then you will not be covered by insurance should there be an accident. There is a book provided on the shelf at the clubhouse if the clubhouse is unattended. You must also pay your shoot fees each time you come to the club and your money should be placed through the slot in the wall. We are a small club with little income so these shoot fees are necessary to cover the costs of repairing the practice butts, and keeping the ranges and club house in good order.

Non Members are permitted to shoot at the club 3 times before they are required to join.

Note: We all come to the club to have a fun time and even those on the committee like to have fun too. We don’t like to keep chasing people to pay their fees, please be fair to your other club mates and pay the required fees.

             Practice Butts & Ranges     -                     $2.00

Rules

Once you  have paid your membership fee, you are free to come to the club at any time to practice. When you arrive there are rules to abide by.

Make sure you sign the members book and pay your fees before you go down to the practice butts or onto one of the courses.

Arrows are to be shot ONLY at the targets!! While you are at the club we expect all members to be sensible.  Archery can be dangerous and we will NOT tolerate any irresponsible behaviour. Any action considered dangerous or unsportsman like may result in membership suspension or termination. Never:

- point a bow at another person.

- shoot an arrow straight up in the air. It could hit you, or another person.

- shoot an arrow off into the distance where you cannot see where it will land, there may be people beyond your view of sight.

- shoot an arrow until you have checked that no one is in front of you or behind the target.

- stand in front of a bow whilst it is being shot.

Arrows should only be nocked on the shooting line and pointed in the direction of the targets.

When shooting at the Practice Butts with others, verbal approval from one of you must be said before shooting can commence. Once shooting is completed, the word "Clear" must be said by one of you before moving forward towards the targets to retrieve your arrows. WALK to the targets, DO NOT RUN. Arrows protruding from targets can cause injury if your fall. When pulling arrows from a target, stand to one side and ensure no one is directly behind you. DO NOT yank them out. Remove them by 'wobbling' them out.

If you are looking for a lost arrow behind a target, ALWAYS leave your bow leaning against the target so that it can be seen by the next group of archers. If possible have one archer from your group stand in front of the target to prevent anyone from shooting.

When on the ranges, be sure to stay on the marked path and only travel in the direction in which the targets are laid out while shooting is in progress. Going backwards on the course or across an unmarked area could place you in the path of a flying arrow resulting in serious injury. If a person or animal (ie dog or kangaroo) enters the shooting zone whilst shooting is in progress, the emergency signal must be given (3 or more blasts of a whistle) and all shooting must cease immediately. Even if the bow is at full draw, the arrow must not be released. The bow should be pointed to the ground and the bowstring let slowly forward. The arrow should be removed until the range is clear. Archers should always be aware of the danger associated with their bow. DO NOT handle anyones equipment unless you have asked and received the owners permission.

Broad heads and Cross Bows are not to be brought to the Club and are expressly PROHIBITED from use on any shooting range. No target butts are to be cut open to retrieve an arrow point. Always consult the Range Captain regarding matters such as this.

All children must be supervised at all times. They are the responsibility of the person bringing them to the club. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to carry arrows onto the courses, adults must carry them.

When on the courses NEVER walk back, always follow the course as signed to return to the club house. Someone else may have arrived after you and may be shooting behind you.

No alcoholic beverages or any mind-altering drug may be carried or consumed on any range or practice area by anyone during shooting hours.

There is No Smoking in the clubhouse area and No Smoking on the courses. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

Enclosed footwear must be worn at all times while on the ranges. No full outfit of camoflage clothing is to be worn.

Please make sure that all rubbish goes into the bins provided and not left on the ground. Not only does this keep the club looking tidy but it is also necessary for the wildlife that we share the grounds with. Natural wildlife and fauna are not to be tampered with. If you bring a dog or pet with you, they are your responsibility and should be restrained at all times.

Remember we are all here to have fun and these rules are only common sense. We at Caboolture Bowmen pride ourselves on our safety record and good reputation in the sport of archery. We hope that you, as a member of the club, will enjoy yourself and make many new friends.

Archery is a sport of form and mind

To be successful you must master both

AT THE SAME TIME!