GNAS Dress Regs yes or no

GNAS DRESS CODE YES OR NO

  • Yes - Green & White Only

    Votes: 9 5.8%
  • Yes - Green & White or Club Colours

    Votes: 33 21.4%
  • Yes - Club Colours Only

    Votes: 14 9.1%
  • Yes - Mix of Green & White and Club Colours

    Votes: 23 14.9%
  • NO

    Votes: 75 48.7%

  • Total voters
    154

bimble

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*shrugs* I feel a sense of pride when I see a line of smartly dressed archers shooting, especially at the larger tournaments. At smaller, non-record status shoots I have no problem if rule 307 is enforced or not.
 
Rules are there generally to keep a level playing field, and unfortunately there wasn't an option for YES regulations needed for safety and decency.

Some people are extroverts, and some extroverts may be really talented at a sport. Trying to shackle them with what can be considered unnecessary over-regulation will stop them ever taking part in a sport, which is a shame.

A good example of this is John Daley the golfer. Now golf isn't renowned for being a flamboyant sport, there are dress regulations, but they are still flexible enough to allow him (and others) to wear some crazy colours. If he couldn't have found a way to express his individuality he probably wouldn't have continued in the sport - and missed out on seeing some great golf. You do not though see golfers running around in clown outfits etc. and most still wear pretty tame stuff anyway.

There may be some really good youth archers out there, that could excel in the sport, but put off by the outward image of the sport. In fact to some extent posing this question to people that are already members isn't the best thing, the question should be put to school children (for example), asking a question such as "Would shooting in white & green attract you to the sport / put you off the sport / no effect either way?"
 

Furface

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I voted NO because I don't think it matters what the shooting line looks like as long as people are enjoying themselves :) If the dress regs in any way hinder, prevent or put off people from competing then I think they should be scrapped.
Just as an interesting discussion point, what if a lack of a dress code itself put people off competing? E.g. "I would go to competitions, but the shooting line is filled with chavs"
 

Whitehart

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Thanks for all the votes so far an interesting mix

Furface, they probably think that now, as all the chavs around here wear all white :)
 

Hidden Hippo

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Just as an interesting discussion point, what if a lack of a dress code itself put people off competing? E.g. "I would go to competitions, but the shooting line is filled with chavs"
That's why you would have a relaxed dress code - polo shirts, no jeans/denim/camo. Golf seems to cope with a similar dress code without having anyone complain about it.
 

little-else

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Is there really a problem with people wearing different clothing to gain a competitive advantage? If so what exactly were they wearing as I bet it wasnt jeans and T-shirt.
I go along with no sandals and clothing being kept in good repair for safety reasons and I suppose that would apply to certain items of clothing being unsuitable but again, have you ever seen anyone turn up wearing speedos or a ballet tutu?
I am proud to compete wearing my club colours but I hate the idea of anyone being sanctioned for wearing the wrong shade of green trouser as I think the olive drab bar was brought in for prejudicial reasons and harms the sport by pandering to those prejudices..
 
Is there really a problem with people wearing different clothing to gain a competitive advantage? If so what exactly were they wearing as I bet it wasnt jeans and T-shirt.
I go along with no sandals and clothing being kept in good repair for safety reasons and I suppose that would apply to certain items of clothing being unsuitable but again, have you ever seen anyone turn up wearing speedos or a ballet tutu?I am proud to compete wearing my club colours but I hate the idea of anyone being sanctioned for wearing the wrong shade of green trouser as I think the olive drab bar was brought in for prejudicial reasons and harms the sport by pandering to those prejudices..
Speedo's, Tutu... Compulsory dress for Ironman!! There could possibly be something worse turning up at Gordano :jaw-dropp
 

chuffalump

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Clarification:

The first part of 307 says that GNAS colours are white/dark green. However the whole rule doesnt actually say you have to wear this. Just, no denim, olive and camo. Also, no sleaveless tops, no crop tops, no untidy clothing and no sandals.

Thats how it reads to me anyway??????

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bimble

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Actually yes I have... admittedly for charity but it was two notable GB archers shooting field.

as for the "wrong shade of green", well, that's now out of date,

but again, have you ever seen anyone turn up wearing speedos or a ballet tutu?
I am proud to compete wearing my club colours but I hate the idea of anyone being sanctioned for wearing the wrong shade of green trouser
 

Rabid Hamster

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and we'll need the attitude to match .... but sex, drugs and archery? not a pleasant mental image (Mr Heelis, can I borrow your mind bleach) and do world archery/fita consider viagra a performance enhancing drug?
 

Rik

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and we'll need the attitude to match .... but sex, drugs and archery? not a pleasant mental image (Mr Heelis, can I borrow your mind bleach) and do world archery/fita consider viagra a performance enhancing drug?
Viagra? Just a part of the toolkit, surely?
Just powder it and rub it onto any shafts which are tuning a little weak...
 

JohnoFon

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Viagra? Just a part of the toolkit, surely?
Just powder it and rub it onto any shafts which are tuning a little weak...
Perhaps it helps with head position: to quote an old joke, if you don't swallow it quickly enough you get a stiff neck.
 

Purity Vendetta

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I have no idea how serious all this is but judging by the fairly overwhelming 'No' vote thankfully the majority of sane archers believe, as do I, that dressing/dress sense is solely the responsibility of the individual. This inane fixation on dress codes was just one if the reasons an internationally renowned archer used the phrase 'laughingstock' to describe Archery GB and the GNAS. Also, amongst other reasons, this is why I would never join any club which took this nonsense seriously.

The only issue to consider is safety, to try to specify modes of dress to adults is.... well draconian and belongs back in the 19th century along with a few other attitudes I've come across.
 

Purity Vendetta

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Thank goodness for that. I've never bothered to read such 'stuff' as it's not of any concern to me. So, just asking, what's the deal now? Have the GNAS conceded that adults are capable of choosing their own clothes and dressing themselves?
 
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