EQUIPMENTS OFFICER - EDWARD MCDONALD
Course and year of study:
2nd year Physics
Years shooting:
1
Bow Style:
Recurve
What are you most looking forward to doing with your role?:
"I'm looking forward to working together with my other committee members to make the club as enjoyable and inclusive as possible. Also I'm looking forward to introducing our novices to the sport of Archery."
What advice would you give a new club member?:
"Don't worry if you have no experience, there will be a lot of people in the same position as you and our experienced members can answer any questions you may have. I was in the same position last year so I know how it can be. Also don't be worried if you don't get the hang of it straight away as it can be difficult at times and everyone is in the same boat."
What do you enjoy most about archery?:
"Being able to compete on my own, just me and the target and still being part of a team striving to achieve what we can."
What is your favourite thing about the club?:
"We have an incredibly diverse group of people who all get along very well. I also like that people aren't pushed to compete if they don't want to and can just be a social member. For those that do want to compete there are a lot of opportunities to win medals."
Main Responsibilities of Equipments Officer
• Making sure the facilities are in order and tidy – including storage cupboards.
• Responsible for distribution of club kit (not necessarily personally, but needs to make sure it is done).
• Keep a record of which club member is using which piece of equipment – especially when lent out over a holiday.
• Report/repair damaged equipment regularly. (Including ensuring danage rotations are done when required, not necessarily personally).
• Keep an up-to-date inventory – full inventory to be completed twice a year.
• Create and maintain a relationship with archery suppliers.
• Order new/replacement equipment (with Club Captain and Treasurer, ideally in advance of the start of term).
• Organise transition from indoors to outdoors and vice versa.
