Archers shoot a course that contains twenty 3d animal targets. Now i am able to attend some local tournaments shot at short distances. Please refer to the world archery rulebook for the definition of the barebow. The asa office will not make decisions concerning protests or club competition committee actions during tournaments. Traditional equipment rules this link will take you to a traditional archery website that is. Meuse memorial archery range information and guidelines. At its inception, 3d was focused mainly on hunting practice, as such most of the targets were shaped like game animals, but 3d quickly evolved into a sport of its own, with rules, scoring, and a nearly limitless cornucopia of targets. Usa archery club programs follow world archery equipment rules and regulations for. Deermans the 3d archery rulebook true hunting ethics.
Rules and regulations rules and regulations archery. Described below are the specific regulations that apply to each division followed by the regulations that apply to all divisions. If you want to get involved, you should contact your local asa or ibo club and find out. The board of directors shall meet at least three times a year. Field archery, target archery and bowhunter rounds.
The club is not required to be located in the state where the event takes place. This rule book integrates archery canada rules with archery ontario rules and contains all the shooting and competition management rules which athletes, tournament organisers and judges need to know to participate at ontario and canadian outdoor, indoor, field, ski arc and 3d tournaments. Always keep your arrows pointed down or towards the target. Ranges are to consist of 15, 3d targets of any brand with the official tk scoring rings.
In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activi. Coach and his or her name will appear in the field. For joad state championships, archers must be a member of a usa archery joadboth or collegiate usa archery club. It also works for landowners with suitable forested areas, agencies which provide holiday and recreational. Archery shooters association 2019 rules of competition. Members are allowed one guest, that guest must sign in before shooting. The french hosts had no standard rules to follow, so they tried to accommodate the different countries styles and rules. Round prescribed number of targets for the game being shot.
The target stands are set at 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 yards from the firing line please refer to the attached sketch pdf showing the range. Keep your arrows in your quiver until you are told to shoot. Bows must conform to the world archery definition of a recurve bow as found in the world archery rules, book 4 field and 3d. That got us thinking that now would be a good time to give an overview of 3d archery in the modern world. The term 3d archery generally refers shooting at 3 dimensional lifelike targets made from self healing foam in situations which would mimic real life hunting experiences.
Archery sight in range rules 3d archery range rules blue creek. The use of firearms on the archery range is prohibited. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to archery rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Our collection here is for educational and scholarly purposes, to be used by archers interested in traditional archery, honing their archery skills, and bow arrow making. Early use of the targets was primarily for bowhunting practice but over time, shooting clubs began setting up courses to challenge hunters which led to more competitive venues. Shooters may not be on any range that they have been assigned to shoot in. The classic, narrowwheeled, manual wheelchairs are best suited for indoor. In 3d archery, you walk a target course in the woods, through fields, and sometimes both. Safety orientation and shooting of bows and arrows on a nasp range.
This range is primarily for the use of archery sight in and practice. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Asa approved host club sites will be awarded state championships on a rotational schedule. When you practice 3d archery, its quite a bit different. Meetings will be held at major events acceptable to the board members and spaced through the year and selected by the board at the state.
A bow of any type provided it complies with the common meaning of the word bow as used in target archery, that. The use of broad head arrows on field targets is prohibited. Each of the 5 arrow awards is from one color of the archery target face. A bow of any type provided it complies with the common meaning of the word bow as used in target archery, enbook4. Teaches lane officials what to look for and how to interact with the archers and coaches.
Fundamentals of recurve target archery getting started in the best method second edition ruth rowe. At all ibosanctioned shooting events, targets shall consist of 3d type animal targets. This archery 101 course consists of four sessions, each being one hour. Any athlete found to be using equipment contravening world archery rules may have his scores disqualified. Former world 3d champion, lucy holderness, poses with a full size 3d animal. Any member who does not abide by the club rules and safety.
I will always treat my bow and arrows as a firearm and not point them at anything that i do not intend to kill. This website is to keep our students and their families apprised of activites and classes. Target butt any object against which the target is placed. Archery is the art, sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. A simplified version of the basic rules on the archery field. I will never release an arrow where i cannot see the entire flight of the arrow. All of the archery books historical documents found below can also be found for free on and similar free pdf websites. Usa archery clubs provide barebow, basic compound, recurve, compound and traditional archers the. Archery range rules hopkinton sportsmens association. The bow is braced for use by a world archery rulebook ver. Archery library of books on pdf archery toronto equipment. Individuals, clubs or associations seeking land for field archery may want permanent practise facilities or a small permanent course of eight or twelve targets for the sole use of club members.
The archery golf course is situated on acres of wooded countryside along highway w, east of mount morris. A bow of any type provided it complies with the common meaning of the word bow as used in target archery, that is, an. Usa archery, 4065 sinton road, suite 110, colorado springs, co 80907. General rules and etiquette each organization has its own set of rules and equipment restrictions so be sure to know. Pearland archery club is a program from pearland parks and recreation, that offers beginner classes and joad junior olympic archery development classes for students aged 818.
Early use of the targets was primarily for bowhunting practice but over time, shooting. Award divisions, registration times, and cutoff times, if any. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity. Documentsforms nfaa national field archery association. A shot that hits the 3d animal outside the scoring rings is awarded 5 points. Safety rules archery is a lot of fun, but the fun can quickly turn into a tragedy unless every archer observes the shooting rules. Therefore, we are the servants of the competition, not its master. Asa archery rules, targets, and shooting classes asa archery rules. Targets must be set in a manner that will allow the shooter to determine, what the animal simulation is and its angle of presentation.
Accordingly, shooting will normally be to the archery gb rules published herein. Led by world archery, the international governing body of competitive archery, the seemingly simple sport of firing arrows at a target has grown to become the complex activity that it is today. Introduction to 3d archery introduction the term 3d archery generally refers shooting at 3 dimensional lifelike targets made from self healing foam in situations which would mimic real life hunting experiences. However, many of the wa rules are geared to the staging of world championship events. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book.
If enough shooters cannot be found in a reasonable amount of time then the club may, at their discretion, allow a smaller group of no less than 2 shooting adults. Success depends upon the integrity, character, knowledge and thoughtfulness of each of us. World archery s rulebook governs the rules of the sport at international events and the structure of the federation. World archery beginners manual 7 wa arrow awards at a glance. It is prohibited to bring intoxicating beverages of any kind on the range or to be under the influence of liquor while using the range. No alcohol consumption prior to and during shooting on the range or 3d course. Usa archery clubs provide barebow, basic compound, recurve, compound and traditional archers. This article includes the class categorisation for archers as well as rules regarding shooting and scoring. Blackball rule if anyone purposely enters into a lower skill level class, than they are capable of competing, to win awards, and this is brought to the attention of any the executive. Classification score card templates inspection forms range layout documents. Club rules, range rules, range etiquette learn archery. Archery rules, book 4 field and 3d archery, chapter 22, sections 22. Jan 16, 2020 all clubs must post that days shoot rules and the gsb standing rules. The club official must sign the two shooters cards.
Each asa proam tournament will consist of two 2 rounds of twenty 20 individual 3d targets contested over a one or twoday period as determined by the tournament director. Bylaws article i general rules for field archery games the following applies to all nfaa approved rounds a. By registering to participate and thereby agreeing to abide by the rules herein, releasor releases and discharges the archery shooters association, llc, tournament sponsors, host organizations, property owners, and the tournament staff and volunteers herein collectively referred to as releasees from liabilities or injuries, damages, or. In order to measure my progress, my club organizes every 2 months, a threefold evaluation through which i can get the various wa arrows. Federation state championships will consist of one 1 round of thirty 30 individual mckenzie 3d targets. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. With most target archery, youre casting arrows at a round target face or grouping of target faces, usually from a stationary shooting line. World archery shall arrange, in agreement with the organising committee, food, lodging and necessary local. It features old 3d targets, sand pit and bail style targets for broadhead use. Archery 101 introduces archery safety, shooting form, archery styles, equipment and scoring rules. This book about learning recurve target archery is intended for someone who is new to the sport, or possibly someone who wishes to relearn. Tournament rules for outdoor archery field archery, 3d archery, etc.
A written statement accepting the world archery constitution and rules including the code of ethics and conduct. On each animal there are scoring rings which are worth 14, 12, 10, or 8 points. It is prohibited to use the range while under the influence of mindinfluencing drugs. Clubs with established facilities elsewhere may be seeking temporary use of a larger area on which they can stage an open tournament. Shall be monitored by all members and reported to the host club range officials for disciplinary action. Archers competing in the crossbow class shall be limited to a 340 fps bolt.
Deciding the amount of entry fees within the limits set by congress. Like any golf course, each hole has tee offs, fairways, and greens across the 18 holes of varying difficulties and hazards. There will be one 1 asa state championship per year for each state. Remember, most accidents are the result of carelessness and thoughtlessness.
Depending on the hosting club, the format of tournament, the number of days which must be shot, and how it is organized can vary but. It is the responsibility of the shooter to know all the rules pertaining to hisher class and make sure heshe is assigned the proper class, shooting stake, and range. The international field archery association ifaa sanctions a number of. The new practice range consists of a single firing line and 5 individual target stands. They are in the pdf format and if you require to have a reader you have two. All groups will be double scored by two individuals within each group. Ifaa book of rules 2019 world field archery championships. Make sure no one is near the target you are shooting at. Rules for 3d archery frequently asked questions please find below various faq in view of the fita 3d rules. World archerys rulebook governs the rules of the sport at international events and. Resources include information about age classes, the usa archery dress code, the world archery rulebook and information about camo interpretation. This guide has been designed to encourage and assist those considering whether or not field archery could be an activity they could offer or help to provide. Learn the safety rules and follow them every time you hold a bow or retrieve your arrows.
Chapter 24 general order of shooting and timing control in field and 3d. Club rules brazos county archery club texas oldest 3d. For the recurve division, the following items are permitted. Undertaken by highlyskilled professionals battling it out on the world stage, archery competitions are usually classified into eight different age and gender groups. Each session offers show and tell discussion for fundamental archery education. All members must display their club badge while using the range. Written and published by members usaa, this book is a mustread for anyone interested in the sport, and it was written by some of the worlds top archery coaches. It is the host clubs responsibility to convene a competition committee within the time limits allowed in the asa proam rules and decide upon those issues in a timely manner. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to archery rules and regulations first.