The Archery division of the Ranged Weapons Tournament will take place over the course of four rounds. The first three rounds will consist of different scenarios that pit all participants against each other. The fourth round will be the Finals Round, and will consist of the top three archers. As multiple archers will be shooting at any one time, scores will be self-reported, and all archers are expected to accurately and honestly report their scores. Any archer found to be dishonestly reporting their scores will be subject to penalty and elimination. Archers must follow all safety instructions at all times, or they will be eliminated.
- Round One- Distance Shoot:
- In this round, archers will shoot targets at 20, 30, and 40 yards of distance. Archers will have six arrows for each target. Archers can obtain 1-5 points per arrow, depending on their accuracy on the target.
- Round Two- Timed Shoot:
- In this round, archers will have 30 seconds to shoot as many arrows as they can at a target 20 yards away. Archers will be scored based on the number of arrows that successfully hit the target.
- Round Three- Themed Shoot:
- This round’s format is a surprise! To be revealed at the tournament, archers will participate in an exciting “themed” shoot. Archers may be given a specific archery scenario, be asked to shoot at unusual targets, or be given any other number of tasks for this round.
Following the first three rounds, total scores for all archers will be tallied, and the top three archers will move on to the Finals Round.
- Round Four- Finals:
- In the Finals Round, each archer will be given a total of six arrows. Each archer will choose a specific target on the field, and all archers will shoot at that target (2 arrows per target). At the end of the Finals Round, archers will be ranked 1st through 3rd place, based on their accuracy in shooting at the selected targets..
Equipment:
Archers may bring their own equipment, but loaner equipment will also be provided. Below is a list of suggested equipment, as well as any restrictions or requirements for that equipment (if applicable).
- Bow
- Must be a traditional style bow- no sights
- Bows may be made of any material
- Arrows
- Arrows must be made of wood
- Arm Guard
- Gloves
- Full skin coverage (Recommended)