Name of activity / event / location	Cricket Camp - Soft Archery	Date of risk assessment	07/03/2024	Name of who undertook this risk assessment	M L
		Date of next review	31/03/2025

Hazard Identified? / Risks from it?	Category	Who is at risk?	How are the risks already controlled? What extra controls are needed?	What has changed that needs to be thought about and controlled?
Hazard – something that may cause harm or damage. Risk – the chance of it happening.	Category to help organise risks	Young people, Leaders, Visitors?	Controls – Ways of making the activity safer by removing or reducing the risk from it. For example - you might use a different piece of equipment or you might change the way the activity is carried out.	Keep checking throughout the activity in case you need to change it…or even stop it! This is a great place to add comments which will be used as part of the review.
Over shot arrows Risk: Bruising and eye injury		All present	Set up range towards a fence or wall, away from where participants may be.
Arrow collection Risk: Bruising and eye injury		All present	No running in designated area. Ensure all participants have finished shooting before collecting arrows.
Bow string Risk: Abrasion, bruising to arm		All present	Long hair tied back. Loose clothing tucked away.
Faulty Equipment Risk: Bruises, cuts and abrasions		All present	All equipment inspected before use and visual checks throughout.
Incorrect technique Risk: Sprains, strains and bruises to fingers		All present	Clear demonstration and instructions. On-going monitoring and advice
Stray arrows Risk: Bruising and eye injury		All present	Arrows must always be pointing toward the target.
Unsupervised access Risk: Bruising, eye injury		All present	Supervised by a responsible adult. Bows and arrows removed when activity is unsupervised.