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STATE TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES
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REQUIREMENTS:
Must have on file with the NDBA State Tournament Director a written
bid (application) to host a State Championship. It should include
dates, location, rounds to be held, and the name, address, and phone
number of the host club tournament director as a contact person. The
Area Tournament Representative or his/her alternate for the host
club, shall act as liaison between the club and the State Tournament
Director.
Must
be a NDBA and a NFAA chartered club in current standing, that means
paid up, and carry NFAA liability insurance or similar liability
coverage. Must have an NFAA-rated Two Star or better range if
hosting the 300 or Field Round Championship and a current NFAA
Constitution and By-Laws handbook, which is available from the
National Field Archery Association.
State
Indoor Tournament must not coincide with the NFAA National Indoor
Tournament.
TTOU TOURNAMENTS:
At least 30 days prior to any State tournament
contact the State NFAA Director to set up a time for a safety
inspection (all shooting ranges being used for the tournaments must
be inspected).
Competitive structure for the State tournaments:
·
3-D
Competitive Archer: Must be a current NDBA member to compete and to
be eligible for State awards. NDBA divisions and styles will be used
as listed in this guide.
·
300 &
Field Round Competitive Archer: Must be a current NFAA & NDBA member
to compete and to be eligible for State awards. NFAA divisions and
styles will be used as listed in this guide.
·
Non-Competitive Archer: Not required to be a current NDBA or NFAA
member to compete. Not eligible for any State awards. Registration
fee maybe slightly lower than the Competitive Archer. No divisions
or styles.
·
The
NDBA per shooter fee still applies to both Competitive and
Non-Competitive Archers. Contact the State Tournament Director for
the applicable shooting fees and the current NDBA per shooter fee.
Know
how to set up, run, and interpret the rules governing the tournament
being hosted.
The
following NFAA divisions and styles must be recognized for the State
Indoor 300 and the State Field Round:
Divisions: Male and female
Adult (18+) & Senior (55+)
Bowhunter Freestyle Bowhunter Freestyle
Limited Freestyle
Freestyle Limited Barebow
Bowhunter Bare
Traditional Recurve/Longbow
Young Adult (15-17), Youth (12-14), Cub (-11)
Bowhunter Freestyle Bowhunter Freestyle
Limited
Barebow Freestyle Limited
Freestyle Recurve/Longbow
The following NDBA divisions and styles must be recognized for the
State 3-D (indoor & outdoor).
Divisions: Male and female
Adult (18+) & Senior (55+)
Bowhunter Freestyle Bowhunter Freestyle
Limited Freestyle
Freestyle Limited Bowhunter Barebow
Traditional
Young Adult (15-17), Youth (12-14), Cub (-11)
Freestyle Freestyle Limited Bowhunter
Barebow
A display board showing the current standings is to be displayed
throughout the tournament and kept updated.
Handicap scoring of any kind will not be allowed in any State
competition.
A final
list of all the competitors, their division, style, and score are to
be made, with the top 3 finishers noted. This list is to be kept in
the club records and a copy sent to the State Tournament Director.
Include dates, times, and places along with any articles and
or
photos that may be used in the NDBA newsletter.
State
awards will be given in all divisions and styles listed. 1st
thru 3rd place is to be awarded in all Cub Divisions; and
for Youth thru Senior use the following minimum award requirements:
·
1 thru
3 Competitive Archers dictates 1 award.
·
4 thru
6 Competitive Archers dictate 2 awards.
·
7 or
more Competitive Archers dictate 3 awards.
A guest
class for other styles of equipment or other shooting events will be
allowed if the host club obtains prior approval from the State
Tournament Director. These classes or events will not be eligible
for any state awards.
NDBA
will supply the awards, registration forms, and scorecards for all
State sanctioned events.
The
host club must provide individuals to handle all the registration
and scoring processes and the NDBA will provide assistance when
needed.
Tournament registration will close 2 hours prior to the start of the
NDBA annual banquet.
The
host club must have 2 large tables set aside at a State tournament
for a NDBA and a NFAA booth. At these booths the NDBA and the NFAA
may have raffle ticket sales (providing proper permits are obtained
if needed), membership applications, inventory for sale, etc.
The
NDBA will work with the host club on the advertising of the State
tournament.
NFAA & NDBA COMPETITION RULES:
1.
NFAA & NDBA competition rules will apply for the State 300 Round.
The NDBA Indoor
Championship Tournament shall be comprised of a Regional
Qualification
Round and a Championship Round. The Regional Qualification Round
will be
used to flight
participants who will then go on to compete in the Championship
Round.
I. REGIONAL
QUALIFICATION ROUND
A.
There shall be
Regional Qualification Rounds in each region of the state providing
there are bids from these regions.
B.
The NDBA
Competition Committee has the authority to solicit or approve
additional
Regional Qualification Round sites if the geographical
distribution or number of sites is inadequate for the expected
participants.
C.
There shall be a
Regional Qualification Round held on each of three (3) consecutive
weekends.
D.
The NDBA
Competition Committee shall determine the regional qualification
round dates.
E.
All Regional
Qualification Round sites shall hold the Round on the same dates.
F.
A Regional
Qualification Round may be held at any club that:
1.
Has a current NDBA
charter.
2.
Places a Regional
Qualification Round bid.
3.
Agrees to abide by
Regional Qualification Round guidelines as specified in the NDBA
tournament guidelines.
G.
The
responsibilities of the Regional Qualification Round host club are
to:
1.
Determine shooting
line times
2.
Handle round
registration (provide personnel to collect fees, assign targets,
perform judge duties, and post scores).
3.
Participants must
be members of the NDBA to shoot the round (with the exception of one
(1) out-of-state class). The host club must process new memberships
and transmit information and dues to the NDBA Secretary.
4.
Submit to the NDBA
Competition director their Regional Tournament Round results
postmarked no later than 7 days past the end date of the round.
H.
The
responsibilities of the NDBA during the Regional Qualification
Round are to:
1.
Provide materials
to register, score the round, and to record NDBA memberships.
I.
The Regional
Qualification Round shall be a two-day tournament where
participants:
1.
May compete in
multiple NDBA classes (the NDBA will not make exceptions in the case
of line conflicts during the Championship Round due to a participant
competing in classes that shoot at the same line time).
2.
Must score one (1)
complete round for each NDBA class that they will be competing in.
3.
Have the option of
scoring a second round for each NDBA class that they will be
competing in, in which case their best score shall be used for
Championship Round flighting in that class.
4.
Must shoot both
rounds for a single class at the same location.
5.
May complete both
rounds in a single NDBA class on the same day if space permits, or
one (1) round may be completed on each day of a single weekend of
the Regional Qualification Round.
J.
All Regional
Qualification Round information will be sent by the host clubs to
the NDBA Competition Director for the compilation of results within
7 days following the end date of the round following the round.
After compilation the information shall be posted on the NDBA
website which will inform participants of their line time and flight
assignment for the Championship Round.
K.
No awards will be
given for the Regional Qualification Round event.
L.
Flighted Regional
Qualification results shall be frozen 10 days prior to the Indoor
Championship and no requested changes or corrections will be allowed
thereafter.
II. CHAMPIONSHIP
ROUND
A.
The Championship
Round may be held at any club that:
1.
Has a current NDBA
charter.
2.
Agrees to abide by
Championship Round guidelines as specified by the NFAA.
B.
The
responsibilities of the Championship Round host club are to:
1.
Secure a facility
that will accommodate the Round and its participants.
2.
Provide facilities
management and basic services.
3.
Provide
registration services.
4.
Provide a Line
Judge.
5.
Provide adult
supervision for the cub and youth divisions: to call arrows, record
scores, and to total scorecards. Parent volunteers shall, when
possible, supervise the targets of those other than their own
children.
C.
The
responsibilities of the NDBA during the Championship Round are to:
1.
Provide materials
to register, score the round.
2.
Provide target
assignments to the participants.
D.
One (1)
Championship Round may be shot for each NFAA class in which a
participant has entered to compete.
E.
If a participant
has missed their line time but has otherwise meet the Championship
Round requirements they may shoot at a later time noncompetitively
if space permits.
F.
Championship Round
participants must also be NDBA & NFAA member.
G.
The NDBA Open class
shall have as an award a free NDBA membership.
III. NDBA INDOOR
ROUND RULES
(Regional
Qualification &
Championship)
A.
NDBA 300 Round
1.
General
a)
Comprised of two
(2) practice Ends (one (1) End consists of five (5) arrows) and
twelve (12) competitive Ends (shot as three (3) games with four (4)
Ends each).
(1) A complete round must include a minimum of 60 shot
arrows.
b)
Adults, Young
Adults, and Youth shall shoot all arrows from a distance of twenty
(20) yards and cubs shall shoot all arrows from a distance of ten
(10) yards.
c)
NFAA/NDBA
Classification System applies.
d)
NFAA approved
target shall be used.
e)
NDBA Award Unit
System applies.
f)
The Line Judge (or
designate) will be available at all times.
g)
A two shooting line
A/B system may be used.
h)
An End begins when
signaled by the Line Judge (or designate) using any reasonable
medium that can be heard clearly by all of the Round’s participants.
i)
An End is complete
when the all-clear signals given.
j)
The allowed time
for an End is four (4) minutes.
k)
A witnessed
pass-through shall be shot over.
l)
A witnessed
bounce-out shall be shot over.
m)
Binoculars may be
used on the shooting line if not interfering with other competitors.
n)
In the event of
equipment failure, the participant shall have fifteen (15) minutes
to repair his/her equipment. One (1) practice end will be allowed.
The participant shall be allowed to make up arrows and/or ends
missed during repair time, after the final end.
o)
The NDBA Tournament
Protest Policy shall be used.
p)
A Participant(s)
that is taking part in behavior that is deemed unusually distractive
or unsafe by the Line Judge (or designate) during the round shall be
asked to discontinue such behavior. If a Participant(s) persists in
such behavior they will be disqualified and escorted from the
facility.
q)
The Line Jude (or
designate) may stop the Round at any time due to safety concerns.
The Line Judge (or designate) will signal all shooters to stop
shooting using any reasonable medium that can be heard clearly by
all of the Round’s participants. When the Line Judge (or designate)
signal all participants must immediately stop shooting and let down
if at full draw without releasing an arrow. Any arrows shot after
the Line Judge’s (or designate) signal will be scored as zero.
r)
Awards will be
given out according to the NDBA awards policy.
s)
A participant has
twenty (20) minutes following the end of competition (including
after the end of make-up arrows) to turn in to the specified Indoor
Tournament official their tabulated, verified, and signed score
cards. If there is a dispute in scoring that cannot be resolved
during the allowed time then that, or those, participant(s) must
contact the specified Indoor Tournament official within the allowed
time and ask for a delay in submission. The Indoor Tournament
official may not allow for anymore than ten (10) minutes of
additional time for the resolution of any scoring disputes. After
the allowed time, and any additional time given by the specified
Indoor Tournament official, the scorecard shall be ruled late and
will be disqualified.
t)
A participant shall
not sign their scorecard until after the bale scorekeepers have
resolved and verified the scorecards between themselves. If the bale
scorekeepers cannot resolve a scoring conflict within the allowed
time stated in item t, then a participant shall not sign their
scorecard until after the bale scorekeepers with the assistance of
the specified Indoor Tournament official have resolved and verified
the scorecards. Once a scorecard is signed by the two scorekeepers
and the participant it is considered to be an official result
and cannot be changed or disputed.
2.
Target
a)
Must be shot on an
NFAA approved target.
b)
At the start of an
End participants whose targets are in the bottom position on the
bale will shoot first and shall be referred to as being on the A
line. Those participants whose targets are in the top position on
the bale will shoot second and shall be referred to as being on the
B line.
c)
Halfway through the
Round the top two (2) targets will
switch positions with the bottom two (2) targets. When
switching, a target must move at least one (1) target
face
height in the direction of the switch.
d)
Once scoring has
begun, a participant may not switch
their target face to a single-spot from a five-spot of
from a
five-spot to a single-spot. A participant must shoot
the entire
scoring round on the same style face.
e)
A participant may
mark his/her target for the purpose of
identification in non-scoring area only. All marking
in a nonscoring
area of a participant’s target shall be small and not
perceivable from a distance of twenty (20) yards.
Marking in
the scoring area of a participants target is not
allowed. Any
marking in a scoring or non-scoring area of a
participant’s
target with the intent to aid in aiming is not
allowed. The
Line Judge (or designate) shall rule on any
questionable
marking of a participant(s) target.
f)
A participant may
repair his/her target in between ends.
Repair is defined as the careful lifting of the target
face and
the pushing back into position torn target paper due
to the
impact of an arrow(s).
3.
Scoring
a)
Target scoring is
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, from the spot out.
b)
A participant may
choose between a single-spot 1
through 5 point target or a five-spot 4 and 5 point
target to
shoot at. In either case the X-ring is counted as a
tiebreaker.
If a shooter chooses to shoot at a 5-spot target then
he/she
agrees that any arrow not scored in the 4 or 5 ring is
scored
as a zero.
c)
Each target shall
select an arrow score caller and two (2)
scorers.
d)
All arrows shall
remain in the target face that they were
shot into until they are scored.
e)
No touching of the
arrows is permitted until they are
scored.
f)
An arrow that
touches a scoring line is awarded the
higher score.
g)
A participant may
ask the Line Judge (or designate) to
rule on arrows in his/her own target that they deem
questionable as to their scoring value.
h)
A participant must
shoot all of his arrows into his/her own
target for them to be scored. Any arrow(s) not shot
into a
participant’s own target will be scored as zero.
i)
Any arrow(s)
released after allowed time on the End time
clock has expired shall be scored as zero(s).
j)
Any arrows not shot
during the allotted End time shall be
scored as zero(s).
k)
An archer shall
stand so that one (1) foot is on either side
of the shooting line.
l)
Any arrow that
travels completely beyond ten (10) feet
shall be considered shot and shall be scored. Any
arrow that
does not travel completely beyond ten (10) feet shall
be
considered dropped and may be picked up and shot, or
another may be shot in its place.
m)
A participant may
shoot any number of arrows into any
one (1) of the spots that they choose on the target if
they are
shooting a 5-spot face.
n)
Any arrows shot by
a participant into another participant’s
target may be pulled at the request of the participant
whose
target was shot into before he/she shoots another
arrow into
the target.
o)
A participant that
shoots arrows in excess of those
allowed shall have arrows withdrawn starting with
their
highest scoring arrow until the allowed number remains
in
the bale and one extra point subtracted for each arrow
shot
in excess.
p)
Double scoring is
mandatory. Individual arrows must be
recorded on scorecard and all X-rings recorded.
q)
In the event of a
tie score in first place in any one (1)
class, or in first, second, or third places in the
Open class, a
shoot-off will be declared by the Field Captain (or
designate).
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If a
shoot-off is declared the Field Captain (or designate)
shall order
that new targets be placed for the participants
who are
shooting off. Round rules will apply with the
following
exceptions:
(1) The
participants shall shoot two (2) Ends of head
to head
competition to determine the result.
(2) If
after two Ends the result has not been
determined
then the Field Captain (or designate) shall
order that
new targets be placed for the participants
and that
the participants shall shoot arrow for arrow
with
inside-out scoring until the result is determined.
After each
arrow a new target face will be put in place
for each
participant. The Field Captain (or designate)
will
witness the shoot-off in its entirety and with a
second
shall call all arrows.
r)
Official scorecards shall be signed by two (2) witnesses
and the
participating shooter for a total of three (3)
signatures.
s)
Each participant must present both of his/her scorecards
to the
official scorer for verification. Once verified the official
scorer will
return the participants scorecard and will retain
the
official scorecard to be recorded.
t)
Once submitted a participant’s scorecard may not be
retrieved
for the purpose of adjusting the score.
u)
A participant that submits a scorecard that has been
incorrectly
totaled to add points to their score shall be
disqualified.
2.
NFAA & NDBA competition rules will apply for the State Field
Round.
a.
May reference the NFAA Constitution and Bylaws manual for
additional rules.
b.
Designated flights will be held with the times
pre-advertised in the tournament notice.
c.
Pre-registration will continue up to ½ hour prior to the
start of each flight.
d.
During that ½ hour prior to the start of the flight, the
Competitive Archers will be assigned to impartial groups of
3 or 4. After everyone has been assigned to their respective
groups, you will shoot with your designated group during the
time it takes to finish the entire Field Round. (Tournament
Official may use discretion).
e.
Anyone who registers and is not there when the groups are
assigned would not be allowed to shoot at a later time,
unless he or she withdraws before the groups are announced.
f.
Anyone registering after the cutoff time would have to wait
until the next prescribed time. (Tournament Official may use
discretion).
g.
May shoot with Son, Daughter or Spouse, but a third or
fourth impartial individual will be added to the group.
h.
Will try to group according to your peers in accordance with
your style of shooting.
i.
Double scoring will be used, and both your scorecards must
have identical scores before being accepted by a Tournament
Official.
j.
The arrows in the target face may not be touched until that
end is scored.
k.
When you register for the Field Round you will then be
handed both sets of Field Round scorecards, which will then
be turned into the scorer’s table located at the Field Round
site. The tournament official will then hand you only one
set of your Field Rounds scorecards. Once you have
completed the 1st half of your Field Round, you
must turn the cards in to the scorer’s table after you
have completely filled out the cards and had them signed by
the scorer. The official will hold the other set of Field
Round scorecards until your group reports back to the
scorer’s table and wishes to finish the Field Round. Under
no circumstances are the cards to leave the “scoring area”,
other than having a Tournament Official collecting them and
turning them into the main registration table.
3.
NDBA competition rules will apply for the State Indoor 3-D
Round.
a.
Designated flights will be held with the times
pre-advertised in the tournament notice.
b.
Pre-registration is required and will continue up to ½ hour
prior to the start of each flight. You may register in
advance to reserve your place in a particular flight due to
the fact that the flight size will be limited to 30 Archers.
(Tournament Official may use discretion).
c.
During that ½ hour prior to the start of the flight, the
Archers will be assigned to impartial groups of 3. After
everyone has been assigned to their respective groups, the
Archers will shoot together as one entire group during the
time it takes to finish the flight.
d.
Anyone who registers and is not there when the groups are
assigned would not be allowed to shoot at a later time,
unless he or she withdraws before the groups are announced.
e.
Anyone registering after the cutoff time would have to wait
until the next prescribed time. (Tournament Official may use
discretion).
f.
May shoot with Son, Daughter or Spouse, but a third
impartial individual will be added to the group.
g.
Will try to group according to your peers in accordance with
your style of shooting.
h.
Double scoring will be used, and both your scorecards must
have identical scores before being accepted by a Tournament
Official
i.
A scorer’s table will be set up near the end of the shooting
line in the “scoring area”. Here the scorecards will be
turned in and collected by a Tournament Official when you
are done competing. The scorecards must be filled out
completely, signed, and both cards must have the identical
score before they are to be accepted by the
Tournament Official. Under no circumstances are the cards to
leave the “scoring area”, other than having a Tournament
Official collecting them and turning them into the main
registration table.
j.
Cubs do not have to pre-register.
k.
There will be a 25-target course for the State Indoor,
shooting 1 arrow per target.
l.
The cubs will have a separate course: a 20-arrow, 10-target
course.
m.
There will be unmarked distances with a 50-yard maximum.
n.
Scoring will be 12, 10, 8, & 5. A miss will be scored as a
zero.
o.
Parts of the animal other than the major body mass will be
scored as a missed target. Examples are legs below than the
main bodyline, horns, ears, and turkey fantails.
p.
Archer is allowed one minute to shoot each target.
q.
Only one competitive round may be shot per individual.
However, a cub may elect to shoot a second competitive round
in the youth division, since it is a separate course.
4.
NDBA competition rules will apply for the State Outdoor 3-D
Round.
a.
Impartial groups of 3 or 4 will be formed as shooters
register.
b.
May shoot with Son, Daughter or Spouse, but a third or
fourth impartial individual will be added to the group.
c.
Will try to group according to your peers in accordance with
your style of shooting.
d.
Double scoring will be used, and both your scorecards must
have identical scores before being accepted by a Tournament
Official.
e.
A scorer’s table will be set up near the end of
the shooting course in the “scoring area”. Here the
scorecards will be turned in and collected by a Tournament
Official when you are done competing. The scorecards must be
filled out completely, signed, and both cards must have the
identical score before they are to be accepted by the
Tournament Official. Under no circumstances are the cards to
leave the “scoring area”, other than having a Tournament
Official collecting them and turning them into the main
registration table.
f.
The youth archers shall have separate shooting stakes from
the adult/young-adult shooting stakes.
g.
There will be unmarked distances with a 50-yard maximum.
h.
Scoring will be 12, 10, 8, & 5. A miss will be scored as a
zero
i.
Parts
of the animal other than the major body mass will be scored
as a missed target. Examples are legs below than the main
bodyline, horns, ears, and turkey fantails.
j.
Only one competitive round may be shot per individual.
However, a cub may elect to shoot a second competitive round
in the youth division, since it is a separate course. This
also applies to the youth. Youth may elect to shoot a
second competitive round as a young adult since youth have a
separate shooting stake.
STANDARD COMPETITION RULES:
1.
The arrowhead must conform to a point and shall not cause
undue damage to the targets.
2.
Arrows must remain in the target until all arrows are
scored, and the arrow shaft only has to touch the line to be
scored in the area of the next higher value.
3.
Off-ground skids or glances into the target shall be scored
as a miss.
4.
If a team or challenge round is offered by the host club,
your individual State round score must be shot first.
5.
You must touch the shooting stake with any part of your
body. Failure to do so will cause said arrow to be “no
score”.
6.
No archer shall advance to the target and then return to the
stake and shoot.
7.
Arrows must be in the target to score. Arrows believed to
have passed through the target may be re-shot with marked
arrows, which will not be scored if the doubtful arrows are
found in the target. Arrows passing through the face, but
still in the target, will be pushed back and scored.
8.
Any arrow rebounded by striking another arrow and that does
not proceed into the target will be scored the same as the
arrow it struck, provided the damaged arrow can be
identified. A witnessed bounce-out arrow will be re-shot for
score.
9.
Any arrows deflected by a foreign object or misfired will be
scored where it lies.
10.
Any arrow embedded in the nock of another arrow (generally
known as a “Robin Hood”) will be scored the same as the
arrow it struck and skewered, even if it falls to the ground
and not in said target.
11.
Any archer who shoots an arrow at the 3-D target, for any
reason, in excess of the prescribed number shall lose their
score for that target. If this happens twice, the archer may
be disqualified.
12.
A dropped arrow may be re-shot. A dropped arrow is one which
falls while being transferred from the quiver to be nocked
on the string or in preparation for a shot or which falls
from the string during a “controlled” letdown.
13.
Guests are not allowed on the range without permission of
the tournament officials.
14.
There will be no practicing on the range nor will any
participant be allowed on the range either prior to or
following the day’s competition.
15.
If equipment failure occurs during the act of shooting, the
arrow maybe re-shot if it doesn’t strike the target in any
scoring area. Upon declaring equipment failure to his or her
group, the shooter will have 45 minutes from the time the
individual leaves the group for equipment replacement or
repair. (For outdoor shoots, “travel time” to & from the
group to range official, is not included in the 45-minute
time limit). The Archer must report to a range official as
soon as possible for verification of equipment failure, so
as to proceed to replace or to begin repairs. Each shooter
is limited to 1 repair or replacement of equipment per day
in a tournament. There will be no restriction on the number
of arrows shot for sighting during an equipment repair,
which is included in the 45-minute time limit. Then, in the
presence of the tournament official, be allowed to shoot the
targets missed.
16.
During a 3-D tournament or Field round, an archer will be
allowed to search for lost arrows, provided it does not
cause undue interruptions or delays in the normal flow of
the tournament. (Common Sense rule applies).
17.
If there is a dispute that cannot be settled at the target,
or place of incident, and the range official is not
available, mark the scorecard and the target number, and
then consult a tournament official before you turn in your
scorecard.
18.
Running scores can be checked during the progression of the
round to eliminate errors.
19. All
tied scores will be broken by the number of 12 rings; except
in the case of a first place tie. When this occurs, a sudden
death shoot-off will take place. If first place competitors
are not present, ties will be broken by the number of 12
rings.
20.
No cameras, range finders or any device capable of
estimating distance will be allowed on the range. Binoculars
will be allowed. However, no shooter will glass the target
while standing at the shooting stake after shooting their
arrow.
21.
If host club is using 3-D targets with multiple vitals, the
vital must be
specified if scoring other than the front vital.
22.
Competitor must finish round to be eligible for a State
Championship Award.
PROTESTS:
1.
Any grievance or protest must be filed in writing with the
Tournament Director within 1 hour from the completion of
that competitive round. This protest must include the names
of all parties and witnesses involved with the said
grievance. It is the responsibility of the person or persons
filing the grievance to have this information written down
and signed by all the parties involved. All participants
must be available to be interviewed by the Tournament
Director at the time of the filing.
2.
The tournament officials and officers reserve the right to:
a.
Disqualify anyone for any reason deemed appropriate.
(A written protest by a competitor is not necessary for a
disqualification).
b.
Change a posted score to reflect a “proper score”.
c.
Be the final authority in all matters concerning the
tournament.
NDBA /NFAA SHOOTING STYLES & EQUIPMENT RULES FOR 300, & Field
A. General
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A conventional Bow of
any type may be used provided it subscribes to the
accepted principle and meaning of the word "bow" as used
in archery competition, i. e., an instrument consisting
of a handle (grip) riser and two flexible limbs, each
ending in a tip with a string nock. The bow is braced
for use by a single bowstring attached directly between
the two string nocks only. In operation it is held in
one hand by the handle (grip) riser while the fingers of
the other hand draw, hold back and release the string.
In cases of physical disability of the arms or hands, a
chew strap may be used in place of fingers or release
aids.
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Compound bows may be
used, provided:
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Basic design
includes a handle riser (grip) and flexible limbs.
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Total arrow
propelling energy is developed from a flexing of the
materials employed in limb construction.
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Weight reduction
factor is of no consequence.
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Bows which develop
any portion of arrow propelling energy from sources
"other than the limbs" shall not be allowed, This is
not to be construed to mean that compound bows which
employ other sources of arrow propelling energy, not
specifically listed in this paragraph, will be
allowed.
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The cables of the
compound shall be considered as part of the string
and all applicable string rules except color
requirements shall apply.
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The maximum peak draw
weight allowed in NFAA competition shall be 80 lbs.,
with a maximum speed of 300 FPS with a variance of 3%.
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Any device that would
allow the mass weight, or the draw weight of the bow to
be relieved from either or bow arms, at full draw, shall
be declared illegal.
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All overdraws shall be
designed in such fashion as to prevent the arrow from
falling off the
shelf causing an unsafe condition.
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All requests for rulings
on equipment must be accompanied by an example of the
item in question to the assigned committee and for
examination by the Board of Directors prior to voting.
B. Barebow
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Archers shooting Barebow
style will use bow, arrows, strings and accessories free
from any sights, marks or blemishes that may be used as
a sighting aid.
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An adjustable arrow
plate may be used provided it does not extend more that
1/4" above the arrow.
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The use of stabilizers
shall be permitted. The rear stabilizer shall not touch
any part of the body.
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One consistent nocking
point only is permitted and may be held by one or two
nock locators, which shall be snap on type, shrink
tubing, thread or dental floss, tied or served on the
serving. Nocking point locators shall not extend more
than one half inch (1/2") above or below the arrow nock
when at full draw.
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Only one adjustable draw
check and level mounted on the bow, neither of which may
extend above the arrow and a mechanical type arrow rest
and cushion plunger are permitted.
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Only gloves, tabs, or
fingers shall be permitted, except in the case of
physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap
may be used in place of fingers.
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All arrows shall be
identical in length, weight, diameter and fletching,
with allowance for wear and tear. Powder on the arrow
points shall be permitted as a visual aid.
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The ends or edges of
laminated pieces appearing on the inside of the upper
limb shall be considered a sighting mechanism.
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No device of any type,
including arrow rest, that may be used for sighting, may
be used or attached to the archer's equipment.
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The pylon (string
clearance bar) will be allowed in this style if it is
not located in the sight window.
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Any part of the arrow
rest extending more than 1/4 inch above the arrow is
deemed illegal in the Barebow style.
C. Freestyle:
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Any type of sight and
its written memorandum may be used.
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Any release aid may be
used provided it is hand operated and supports the draw
weight of the bow and is not attached to the bow other
than the bowstring. In the case of physical disability
of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place
of fingers or release aids.
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The rear stabilizer
shall not touch any part of the body.
D. Freestyle Limited:
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Any type of sight and
its written memorandum may be used.
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Release aids shall be
limited to gloves, tabs and fingers. In the case of
physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap
may be used in place of fingers.
E. Competitive Bowhunter:
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This type of shooting is
for those with heavy tackle equipment used during
hunting activities. Junior Bowhunters shall not be
recognized.
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No device of any type
(including arrow rest), that may be used for sighting,
may be used or attached to the archer's equipment.
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There shall be no
device, mechanical or otherwise, in the sight window
except the arrow rest and/or cushion plungers.
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Any part of the arrow
rest extending more than 1/4 inch above the arrow shaft
is deemed illegal in the Competitive Bowhunter style.
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An arrow plate extending
more than 1/4 inch above the arrow is deemed illegal in
the Competitive Bowhunter style.
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No clickers, drawchecks,
or levels will be allowed. No laminations, marks, or
blemishes may appear in the sight window.
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A string of suitable
material with a center serving and end servings of the
same or different color than the string may be used. One
consistent nocking point only is permitted. Nocking
point locators shall not extend more than one half inch
(1/2") above or below the arrow nock when at full draw.
Any marks, ties or string attachment to the string
(except brush buttons and silencers properly located)
shall invalidate its use in this division.
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One anchor point only is
permitted.
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An archer must draw and
anchor the bowstring with the index finger touching the
nock throughout the draw and release of the arrow. When
the index finger is placed above the nock the middle
finger is placed below the nock, the third finger, if
used, must touch the middle finger; or the index finger
must touch the bottom of the nock with the middle finger
touching the index finger, and the third finger, if
used, touching the middle finger. Finger position may
not be changed during competition.
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Releases other than
gloves, tabs, or fingers shall be deemed illegal. In the
case of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew
strap may be used in place of fingers.
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All arrows shall be
identical in length, weight, diameter and fletching with
allowances for wear and tear. Powder on the arrow point
shall be permitted as a visual aid.
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The Field Captain, or
his counterpart, shall be the final authority regarding
equipment and style eligibility, and may reclassify at
his discretion.
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Brush buttons, string
silencers, no less than 12 inches above or below the
nocking point, and bow quiver installed on the opposite
side of the sight window, are legal. One straight
stabilizer, coupling device included if used, which
cannot exceed 12 inches at any time, as measured from
the back of the bow may be used in the Competitive
Bowhunter style. No forked stabilizer or any
counterbalance will be legal.
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An archer will not be
permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a
round.
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The pylon (string
clearance bar) will be allowed in this shooting style if
it is not located in the sight window.
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No written memoranda
shall be allowed.
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All official NFAA rounds
shall be considered official rounds for the Bowhunter
style of shooting, and further, all classification shall
be based upon the Field and Hunter rounds.
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During a round no
adjustments may be made to the bow and its related
equipment unless an equipment failure is recognized.
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Camouflage bows will be
allowed.
F. Freestyle Bowhunter:
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A maximum of (5) five
fixed reference points: Points of attachment shall not
be considered reference points. A line running
vertically from its top attachment in the pin guard to
its bottom attachment in the pin guard would be legal.
Sighting reference points, string peep (with or without
a lens)and/or kisser button may not be moved during a
round. Scopes, clickers and draw checks are not allowed.
A round or oval housing around the points of reference
is not considered a scope as long as no lens is used. No
additional pin guard may be used. A sight pin consisting
of a housing with a hole through it, that does not
contain a fixed reference point within the hole, is not
allowed.
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Release aids will be
permitted. In the case of physical disability of the
arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of
fingers or release aids.
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A pinguard mounted on
the sight, and a level mounted anywhere will be legal in
this style of shooting, provided that there are no
additional marks or blemishes on either of these items
that could be used for sighting.
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A string of suitable
material with a center serving and end servings of the
same or different color than the string may be used. One
consistent nocking point only is permitted. Nocking
point locators shall not extend more than 1/2 inch above
or below the arrow nock when at full draw. Brush buttons
and string silencers properly attached will be legal.
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One anchor point only is
permitted.
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All arrows shall be
identical in size, length, weight and fletching with
allowances for wear and tear.
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Brush buttons, string
silencers, positioned no closer than midway between the
nocking point and where the string touches the
wheel/cam, and bow quiver installed on the opposite side
of the sight window, with no part of the quiver or
attachments visible in the sight window are legal. One
straight stabilizer, coupling device included if used,
which cannot exceed 12 inches at any time, as measured
from the back of the bow, V-bar, counterbalance and
string dampeners may be used.
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An archer will not be
permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a
round.
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During a round no
adjustments may be made to the bow and its related
equipment unless equipment failure is recognized.
G. Freestyle Limited
Bowhunter:
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Same as Freestyle
Bowhunter except for these restrictions:
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Release aids shall
be limited to gloves, tabs and fingers. In the case
of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew
strap may be used in place of fingers.
b.
An archer must
draw and anchor the bowstring with the index finger touching
the nock throughout the draw and release of the arrow. When
the index finger is placed above the nock the middle finger
is placed below the nock, the third finger, if used, must
touch the middle finger; or the index finger must touch the
bottom of the nock with the middle finger touching the index
finger, and the third finger, if used, touching the middle
finger. Finger position may not be changed during
competition. In the case of physical disability of the arms
or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers.
H. Traditional:
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This style of shooting
is for those who wish to compete with the Recurve or
Longbow.
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No device of any kind,
including arrow rest, that can be used for sighting will
be used or attached to the archer's equipment.
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There shall be no
device, mechanical or otherwise, in the sight window
except the arrow rest, arrow plate or plunger button.
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No part of the rest or
arrow plate may extend more than 1/4 inch above the
arrow.
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No clickers, drawchecks
or levels will be allowed. No laminations, marks or
blemishes on the face of the bow
or in the sight window will be legal.
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The string may be of any
color but must have a single color center serving. One
single nocking point is permitted. One or two nock
locators may be used. Brush buttons and string
silencers, properly placed, may be used. Any other marks
or string attachments will be illegal.
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One anchor point only is
permitted.
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The archer shall touch
the arrow when nocked and drawing the arrow with the
index finger against the nock. Finger position may not
be changed during competition. In the case of physical
disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be
used in place of fingers.
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Gloves, tabs or fingers
shall be the only legal releases. In the case of
physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap
may be used in place of fingers.
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All arrows shall be
identical in length, weight, diameter and fletching with
allowances for wear and tear.
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No stabilizer or counter
balance may be used.
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No written memorandum
will be allowed.
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Bow slings are
permissible.
I. Freestyle Limited Recurve/Longbow:
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Any type of sight and
its written memorandum may be used providing the
sighting mechanism has no magnification. Levels, string
peep sights and electronic devices are not allowed.
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Release aids shall be
limited to gloves, tabs and fingers. In the case of
physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap
may be used in place of fingers.
This style is limited to use
of recurve bow or longbow.
NDBA SHOOTING STYLES & EQUIPMENT RULES FOR 3-D
BOWHUNTER BAREBOW (BHBB)
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No sights, string peeps, levels or any device that may be
used as a sighting aid or range finder. Fingers only, no
release aids may be used. In the case of physical disability
of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of
fingers.
BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE LIMITED (BHFSL)
·
Sighting reference points, string peep and/or kisser button
may not be moved during the competition.
One straight stabilizer, no longer than
12”, may be used. Scopes are not allowed. Fingers
only, no release aids may be used. In the case of physical
disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in
place of fingers.
BOWHUNTER FREESTYLE (BHFS)
·
Same as (BHFSL) except release aids may be used. In the case
of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap
may be used in place of fingers or release.
FREESTYLE LIMITED (FSL)
·
No laser sights or built-in range finders. Fingers only, no
release aids may be used. In the case of physical disability
of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of
fingers.
FREESTYLE (FS)
·
Same as (FSL) except release aids may be used. In the case
of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap
may be used in place of fingers or release.
TRADITIONAL (TRAD)
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Fingers only. No device of any kind, including an arrow
rest, which could be used for sighting, may be used or
attached to the bow. No stabilizer or counter balance may be
used. No clickers, draw checks, or string sighting aids or
levels. In the case of physical disability of the arms or
hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers.
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