Information for Affiliated or Affiliation Curious Clubs
TAA’s Mission Statement is: “Promote and Protect Traditional Archery in all forms” Hunting, Field, and Target Archery.
We are a not for profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers. The TAA Committee always try to offer the most cost-effective options for members and affiliated clubs.
TAA is a member of the Archery Alliance and all the benefits that come with this alliance.
TAA is helpful to all its clubs but is particularly supportive of small clubs who struggle with rising costs. Traditional Archery has a strong craft leaning and archers often find each other to share and swap craft items and ideas. The number of crafts is unique to trad archery.
TAA is a family, we support each other. Respect for each other and courtesy is a cornerstone of TAA, bullying in any form is not tolerated.
TAA is not a Governing Body, so how you run your club is up to you. However you do have responsibilities as an affiliated club to adhere to the TAA constitution and the conditions of the TAA insurance Policy. TAA membership for all your clubs regular members is mandatory.
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Events:
TAA help clubs advertise all Musters and Club shoots, our affiliated clubs run them.
The TAA National Muster is the only time TAA asks that the TAA Shoot and Equipment Guidelines are followed.
Clubs apply to hold a muster for the following year. The shoot fee is determined by the club, however a portion will be retained by TAA. At TAA Musters TAA can sell their merchandise and sign up and renew memberships. Clubs unsure on their ability to hold a muster are encouraged to contact TAA to discuss options.
The Club hosting a muster organises their own canteen and raffle and keep all of those profits along with their agreed shoot fee.
Communication:
Each club elects a TAA Rep to liaise with the TAA Club Co-Ordinator. Regular rep meetings are held on Zoom. Updates can be fed back to the clubs.
Facebook - Traditional Archery Australia inc keeps you up to date with current events. The private members only group is a place to exchange ideas and connect.
Our Newsletter ~ Sticks and Strings a roughly quarterly, digital magazine on the TAA web page and Facebook. Clubs are encouraged to add content.
Traditional Skills:
TAA is committed to preserving Traditional Skills, we encourage and support our clubs sharing knowledge with their members. Contact our Traditional Skills Officer for more information.
Instructors:
All Clubs are encouraged to have accredited TAA Coaches and Instructors. The TAA Instructors Course Lesson Plan and Workbook is available from the National Coaching Officer. Club Coaches can contact the National Coaching Officer to receive a copy via email taacoach23@gmail.com
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Not for profit:
The TAA insurance policy only covers activities that are carried out as “Not For Profit Activities”. The Australian Tax Office defines a Not For Profit organisation as:
“Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations are organisations that provide services to the community and do not operate to make a profit for its members (or shareholders, if applicable).”
Operating as a “Not For Profit” it is a condition of affiliation with TAA and may also be a condition of State Government Incorporation status. If you are unsure if your club is operating “For profit” for any of its members, you should obtain your own legal advice concerning this.
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Do all club members need to be TAA members? ~ Yes. It is not only a requirement of TAAs insurance policy it is a condition of TAAs constitution (S3.1 1) ) and forms part of the agreement you sign as a club when affiliating and renewing.
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Can we state or infer that membership of our club grants TAA membership for our members? No. Membership of TAA for individuals is required for affiliated club members as above. But it is a separate transaction between TAA and the individual, you can assist members to join or renew, but no club membership is an automatic TAA membership.
What about visitors? ~ Visitors can sign in as such 3 times in a year, then they are expected to join TAA and your club.
Are we covered for hunting? ~ If you complete a Hunting Audit Form and it is passed to TAA or your club prior to each hunt.
Is the club covered for come and try days? Yes but this must be on your calendar. TAA also offer a 3 month Provisional Membership through our clubs. Clubs must keep an up to date calendar and submit a copy to TAA for the website.
Can the club have a special day at another venue? Yes but only if a Temporary Relocation/Event Audit form has been lodged and approved by the TAA management committee prior to the event. If approved your club will receive written approval, only then will the event be covered by TAAs insurer. The event must also be on the club calendar submitted to TAA (listing the event on the club calendar does not constitute approval).
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Can our club have a Second Grounds? Yes, you may apply for a second grounds, but only a ground adjacent to the current range will be accepted. Subject to TAA committee approval. This is done in writing to the TAA Secretary, the Temporary Relocation/Event Audit form is not to be used for this purpose.
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What about members with Compound Bows and Carbon Arrows? Although TAA does not have any competitive divisions for this equipment in our Muster Guidelines, and Currently the National Muster is open only to Traditional equipment. Archers should not be discriminated against for their choice of equipment, TAA is an inclusive organisation based of camaraderie and respect. TAA is also not a governing body, so your club may make its own rules concerning appropriate archery equipment and the rules for your club based activities.
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We’ve applied for Club Affiliation, what happens next? Once we receive your application, it will be assessed by the TAA management committee. We may ask you for more information, especially if there are concerns raised by our insurer. You will then be asked to complete some further insurance documents and pay the affiliation fee. You will only become an affiliated club once we have replied to you advising the same and provided you with your certificate of affiliation.
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We’ve applied for Club Affiliation but haven’t heard back yet, can we announce that we are a TAA club or infer that we are affiliated in print or in any other way?
No. Until your application to affiliate is approved your grounds and members are not covered by TAA's insurance, advertising an affiliation that does not yet exist may lead to confusion concerning this.
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We’ve applied for Club Affiliation but haven’t heard back yet, can we use the TAA logo?
No. TAA reserves its intellectual property rights over the TAA logo. Use of the TAA logo by unaffiliated clubs or organisations is prohibited, Permission must be sought and granted in writing by the TAA management committee, prior to any use.
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When can a fully affiliated club use the TAA logo? When you have applied in writing to TAA and been given permission.
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Should we make sure our Club name is not similar in any way to another TAA affiliated club? Yes, having a club name that could create confusion among our membership may result in delays in processing your application to affiliate or refusal. Words that may be duplicated across clubs such as Archers, Archery, Bowmen, Bowhunters and Field are excluded.
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We have a general question regarding TAA policy, the TAA Constitution, a current situation or a club matter. Contact the TAA Secretary either on the "contact us" form or by email: secretarytaa@traditionalarcheryaustralia.org, Please don't approach random committee members, the matter may not be their field of responsibility, and having one contact point helps us know how we can improve your experience as a TAA club.
Any more Questions? hit the contact us or email the TAA Secretary