.

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 1^st 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

1. 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.
2. Compound bows may be used, provided:
   1. Basic design includes a handle riser (grip) and flexible limbs.
   2. Total arrow propelling energy is developed from a flexing of the materials employed in limb construction.
   3. Weight reduction factor is of no consequence.
   4. 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.
   5. The cables of the compound shall be considered as part of the string and all applicable string rules except color requirements shall apply.

3. 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%.
4. 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.
5. All overdraws shall be designed in such fashion as to prevent the arrow from falling off the
   shelf causing an unsafe condition.
6. 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

1. 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.
2. An adjustable arrow plate may be used provided it does not extend more that 1/4" above the arrow.
3. The use of stabilizers shall be permitted. The rear stabilizer shall not touch any part of the body.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The ends or edges of laminated pieces appearing on the inside of the upper limb shall be considered a sighting mechanism.
9. No device of any type, including arrow rest, that may be used for sighting, may be used or attached to the archer's equipment.
10. The pylon (string clearance bar) will be allowed in this style if it is not located in the sight window.
11. Any part of the arrow rest extending more than 1/4 inch above the arrow is deemed illegal in the Barebow style.

C. Freestyle:

1. Any type of sight and its written memorandum may be used.
2. 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.
3. The rear stabilizer shall not touch any part of the body.

D. Freestyle Limited:

1. Any type of sight and its written memorandum may be used.
2. 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:

1. This type of shooting is for those with heavy tackle equipment used during hunting activities. Junior Bowhunters shall not be recognized.
2. No device of any type (including arrow rest), that may be used for sighting, may be used or attached to the archer's equipment.
3. There shall be no device, mechanical or otherwise, in the sight window except the arrow rest and/or cushion plungers.
4. Any part of the arrow rest extending more than 1/4 inch above the arrow shaft is deemed illegal in the Competitive Bowhunter style.
5. An arrow plate extending more than 1/4 inch above the arrow is deemed illegal in the Competitive Bowhunter style.
6. No clickers, drawchecks, or levels will be allowed. No laminations, marks, or blemishes may appear in the sight window.
7. 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.
8. One anchor point only is permitted.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The Field Captain, or his counterpart, shall be the final authority regarding equipment and style eligibility, and may reclassify at his discretion.
13. 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.
14. An archer will not be permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a round.
15. The pylon (string clearance bar) will be allowed in this shooting style if it is not located in the sight window.
16. No written memoranda shall be allowed.
17. 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.
18. During a round no adjustments may be made to the bow and its related equipment unless an equipment failure is recognized.
19. Camouflage bows will be allowed.

F. Freestyle Bowhunter:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. One anchor point only is permitted.
6. All arrows shall be identical in size, length, weight and fletching with allowances for wear and tear.
7. 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.
8. An archer will not be permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a round.
9. During a round no adjustments may be made to the bow and its related equipment unless equipment failure is recognized.

G. Freestyle Limited Bowhunter:

1. Same as Freestyle Bowhunter except for these restrictions:

1. 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:

1. This style of shooting is for those who wish to compete with the Recurve or Longbow.
2. No device of any kind, including arrow rest, that can be used for sighting will be used or attached to the archer's equipment.
3. There shall be no device, mechanical or otherwise, in the sight window except the arrow rest, arrow plate or plunger button.
4. No part of the rest or arrow plate may extend more than 1/4 inch above the arrow.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. One anchor point only is permitted.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. All arrows shall be identical in length, weight, diameter and fletching with allowances for wear and tear.
11. No stabilizer or counter balance may be used.
12. No written memorandum will be allowed.
13. Bow slings are permissible.

I. Freestyle Limited Recurve/Longbow:

1. 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.
2. 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)

·         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)

·         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.

 IF IT IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IT IS LEGAL