An Eye on Archery

Dyneema' 360 AN EYE ON ARCHERY Dyneema® was first introduced to the sport of archery in 1995 with its Dynaflight bowstring material, made from SK65 Dyneema®. Taking into account its initial purpose of hunting it is surprising to know that archery is actually one of the safest sports, with an injury rate of less than one incident per 1,000 participants, and is practiced by anyone from grade-school children to senior citizens. THE HISTORY Archery was first practiced as a sport 400 years ago The first known organised competition in archery was held at Finsbury, England in 1583 and included 3,000 participants. It was first included as an Olympic sport in 1900, discontinued in 1924, and reintroduced in 1972. Archery is at least 5,000 years old (but probably a lot older!) The earliest people known to have used bows and arrows were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted archery at least 5,000 years ago for hunting and warfare. There are now more than 8 million archers worldwide and over145 countries are part of the World, Archery Members Associations. Historically bow strings were made from animal byproducts such as sinew, intestine (catgut), hair or from plant fibers such as linen or hemp. Women in Archery Women competed in the 1904 Olympics, making archery one of the first sports competitions to include women. 100 Myth: To improve their aim, ancient Amazonian women would have one breast removed! Modern female archers accomplish the same thing with chestguards. SAFETY Archers can fire arrows at more than 250 km/h. More than twice the national speed limit on British motorways. Popular Protective Equipment Bracer: An arm-guard that protects the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string Finger Tab: Protects the drawing fingers Chestguard: used by women, primarily to protect the chest Archery is more dangerous than Bowling, but less dangerous than Tennis Archery - o.65 Bowling - 0.31 Tennis - 1.16 Injury Rate per 1,000 participants Sources http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/i_e/archery /ArcherySafetylnsight.pdf http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/ Document/World%20Cup/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery http://www.archery.org/ http://www.centenaryarchers.gil. com.au/history.htm General/WCup_Media_Guide_2012_.pdf www.dyneemaz60.com Dyneema' 36o Dyneema' 360 AN EYE ON ARCHERY Dyneema® was first introduced to the sport of archery in 1995 with its Dynaflight bowstring material, made from SK65 Dyneema®. Taking into account its initial purpose of hunting it is surprising to know that archery is actually one of the safest sports, with an injury rate of less than one incident per 1,000 participants, and is practiced by anyone from grade-school children to senior citizens. THE HISTORY Archery was first practiced as a sport 400 years ago The first known organised competition in archery was held at Finsbury, England in 1583 and included 3,000 participants. It was first included as an Olympic sport in 1900, discontinued in 1924, and reintroduced in 1972. Archery is at least 5,000 years old (but probably a lot older!) The earliest people known to have used bows and arrows were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted archery at least 5,000 years ago for hunting and warfare. There are now more than 8 million archers worldwide and over145 countries are part of the World, Archery Members Associations. Historically bow strings were made from animal byproducts such as sinew, intestine (catgut), hair or from plant fibers such as linen or hemp. Women in Archery Women competed in the 1904 Olympics, making archery one of the first sports competitions to include women. Myth: To improve their aim, ancient Amazonian women would have one breast removed! Modern female archers accomplish the same thing with chestguards. SAFETY Archers can fire arrows at more than 250 km/h. More than twice the national speed limit on British motorways. Popular Protective Equipment Bracer: An arm-guard that protects the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string Finger Tab: Protects the drawing fingers Chestguard: used by women, primarily to protect the chest Archery is more dangerous than Bowling, but less dangerous than Tennis Archery - o.65 Bowling - 0.31 Tennis - 1.16 Injury Rate per 1,000 participants Sources http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/i_e/archery /ArcherySafetylnsight.pdf http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/ Document/World%20Cup/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery http://www.archery.org/ http://www.centenaryarchers.gil. com.au/history.htm General/WCup_Media_Guide_2012_.pdf www.dyneemaz60.com Dyneema' 36o Dyneema' 360 AN EYE ON ARCHERY Dyneema® was first introduced to the sport of archery in 1995 with its Dynaflight bowstring material, made from SK65 Dyneema®. Taking into account its initial purpose of hunting it is surprising to know that archery is actually one of the safest sports, with an injury rate of less than one incident per 1,000 participants, and is practiced by anyone from grade-school children to senior citizens. THE HISTORY Archery was first practiced as a sport 400 years ago The first known organised competition in archery was held at Finsbury, England in 1583 and included 3,000 participants. It was first included as an Olympic sport in 1900, discontinued in 1924, and reintroduced in 1972. Archery is at least 5,000 years old (but probably a lot older!) The earliest people known to have used bows and arrows were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted archery at least 5,000 years ago for hunting and warfare. There are now more than 8 million archers worldwide and over145 countries are part of the World, Archery Members Associations. Historically bow strings were made from animal byproducts such as sinew, intestine (catgut), hair or from plant fibers such as linen or hemp. Women in Archery Women competed in the 1904 Olympics, making archery one of the first sports competitions to include women. Myth: To improve their aim, ancient Amazonian women would have one breast removed! Modern female archers accomplish the same thing with chestguards. SAFETY Archers can fire arrows at more than 250 km/h. More than twice the national speed limit on British motorways. Popular Protective Equipment Bracer: An arm-guard that protects the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string Finger Tab: Protects the drawing fingers Chestguard: used by women, primarily to protect the chest Archery is more dangerous than Bowling, but less dangerous than Tennis Archery - o.65 Bowling - 0.31 Tennis - 1.16 Injury Rate per 1,000 participants Sources http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/i_e/archery /ArcherySafetylnsight.pdf http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/ Document/World%20Cup/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery http://www.archery.org/ http://www.centenaryarchers.gil. com.au/history.htm General/WCup_Media_Guide_2012_.pdf www.dyneemaz60.com Dyneema' 36o Dyneema' 360 AN EYE ON ARCHERY Dyneema® was first introduced to the sport of archery in 1995 with its Dynaflight bowstring material, made from SK65 Dyneema®. Taking into account its initial purpose of hunting it is surprising to know that archery is actually one of the safest sports, with an injury rate of less than one incident per 1,000 participants, and is practiced by anyone from grade-school children to senior citizens. THE HISTORY Archery was first practiced as a sport 400 years ago The first known organised competition in archery was held at Finsbury, England in 1583 and included 3,000 participants. It was first included as an Olympic sport in 1900, discontinued in 1924, and reintroduced in 1972. Archery is at least 5,000 years old (but probably a lot older!) The earliest people known to have used bows and arrows were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted archery at least 5,000 years ago for hunting and warfare. There are now more than 8 million archers worldwide and over145 countries are part of the World, Archery Members Associations. Historically bow strings were made from animal byproducts such as sinew, intestine (catgut), hair or from plant fibers such as linen or hemp. Women in Archery Women competed in the 1904 Olympics, making archery one of the first sports competitions to include women. Myth: To improve their aim, ancient Amazonian women would have one breast removed! Modern female archers accomplish the same thing with chestguards. SAFETY Archers can fire arrows at more than 250 km/h. More than twice the national speed limit on British motorways. Popular Protective Equipment Bracer: An arm-guard that protects the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string Finger Tab: Protects the drawing fingers Chestguard: used by women, primarily to protect the chest Archery is more dangerous than Bowling, but less dangerous than Tennis Archery - o.65 Bowling - 0.31 Tennis - 1.16 Injury Rate per 1,000 participants Sources http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/i_e/archery /ArcherySafetylnsight.pdf http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/ Document/World%20Cup/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery http://www.archery.org/ http://www.centenaryarchers.gil. com.au/history.htm General/WCup_Media_Guide_2012_.pdf www.dyneemaz60.com Dyneema' 36o Dyneema' 360 AN EYE ON ARCHERY Dyneema® was first introduced to the sport of archery in 1995 with its Dynaflight bowstring material, made from SK65 Dyneema®. Taking into account its initial purpose of hunting it is surprising to know that archery is actually one of the safest sports, with an injury rate of less than one incident per 1,000 participants, and is practiced by anyone from grade-school children to senior citizens. THE HISTORY Archery was first practiced as a sport 400 years ago The first known organised competition in archery was held at Finsbury, England in 1583 and included 3,000 participants. It was first included as an Olympic sport in 1900, discontinued in 1924, and reintroduced in 1972. Archery is at least 5,000 years old (but probably a lot older!) The earliest people known to have used bows and arrows were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted archery at least 5,000 years ago for hunting and warfare. There are now more than 8 million archers worldwide and over145 countries are part of the World, Archery Members Associations. Historically bow strings were made from animal byproducts such as sinew, intestine (catgut), hair or from plant fibers such as linen or hemp. Women in Archery Women competed in the 1904 Olympics, making archery one of the first sports competitions to include women. Myth: To improve their aim, ancient Amazonian women would have one breast removed! Modern female archers accomplish the same thing with chestguards. SAFETY Archers can fire arrows at more than 250 km/h. More than twice the national speed limit on British motorways. Popular Protective Equipment Bracer: An arm-guard that protects the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string Finger Tab: Protects the drawing fingers Chestguard: used by women, primarily to protect the chest Archery is more dangerous than Bowling, but less dangerous than Tennis Archery - o.65 Bowling - 0.31 Tennis - 1.16 Injury Rate per 1,000 participants Sources http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/i_e/archery /ArcherySafetylnsight.pdf http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/ Document/World%20Cup/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery http://www.archery.org/ http://www.centenaryarchers.gil. com.au/history.htm General/WCup_Media_Guide_2012_.pdf www.dyneemaz60.com Dyneema' 36o