South Carolina 3D Circuit Classes
Class 1 – Pee Wee
Boys & Girls combined
Less than 8 years old
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules 20 Yds Maximum distance -
This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
Normally a PeeWee shoots at distances he/she feels comfortable at with the parents approval;
but for the SC Circuit shoots and if a SC Circuit member, a Pee Wee shall shoot the Blue Stake
which has a maximum distances of 20 yds. -
Blue score card / Blue shooting stake
(20 yards max distance)
Class 1N – NASP Elementary
Boys & Girls combined
- NASP Elementary – Grades 1 thru 3
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Shall use Equipment as defined in NASP Bulls Eye Document / Section 3.
Click here for equipment definitions. Copy paste the following ….
http://naspschools.org/download/national-rules-bullseye/?wpdmdl=2392&refresh=65524f8012bd71699893120 -
This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
Normally NASP shooters are not allowed to use range finders. But for the SC Circuit a range finder
may be used. -
Blue score card / Blue shooting stake
(20 yards max distance)
Class 2 – Cub Open
Boys & Girls combined
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Cub – 8 through 11 yrs old
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules 20 Yds Maximum distance - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
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Blue score card / Blue shooting stake
(20 yards max distance.)
Class 2P – Cub Pins
Boys & Girls combined
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Cub – 8 through 11 yrs old
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
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Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
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Blue score card / Blue shooting stake
(20 yards max distance.)
Class 2T – Cub Traditional
Boys & Girls combined
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Cub – 8 through 11 yrs old
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Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid, no sights, no
overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use one
consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or judging
reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in size,
weight and construction. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
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Blue score card / Blue shooting stake
(20 yards max distance.)
Class 3 – Youth Open Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 through 14 yrs old
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
- 30 yds Max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
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Yellow score card / Yellow shooting stake
(30 yards max distance.)
Class 3F – Youth Open Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 through 14 yrs old
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules 30 Yds Maximum distance - 30 yds Max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
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Yellow score card / Yellow shooting stake
(30 yards max distance.)
Class 4 – Youth Pins Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 to 14 yrs old
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of
the bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
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Yellow score card / Yellow shooting stake
(30 yards max distance.)
Class 4F – Youth Pins Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 to 14 yrs old
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of
the bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
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Yellow score card / Yellow shooting stake
(30 yards max distance.)
Class 5 – Youth Traditional Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 through 14 yrs old
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Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid,
no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use
one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or
judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical
in size, weight and construction. -
Bow construction must conform to
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138
for “Traditional” and “Longbow”. - 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 5F – Youth Traditional Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 through 14 yrs old
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Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid,
no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use
one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or
judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical
in size, weight and construction. -
Bow construction must conform to
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138
for “Traditional” and “Longbow”. - 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 6 – Youth Olympic Recurve Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 through 14 yrs old
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Recurve Bow as found in the World Archery
Rules, Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.1 thru 22.1.10.1 Rulebook | World Archery
for “Recurve”.
- Olympic Recurve Class (See above note)
- 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 6F – Youth Olympic Recurve Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 through 14 yrs old
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Recurve Bow as found in the World Archery
Rules, Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.1 thru 22.1.10.1 Rulebook | World Archery
for “Recurve”.
- Olympic Recurve Class (See above note)
- 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 7 – Youth Barebow Recurve Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 to 14 yrs old
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Barebow”.
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Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - Barebow Recurve Class (See above note)
- 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 7F – Youth Barebow Recurve Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Youth – 12 to 14 yrs old
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Barebow”.
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Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - Barebow Recurve Class (See above note)
- 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 7N – Middle School NASP
Male or Female (no separate classes)
- NASP Middle School – Grades 4 thru 8
- Boys & Girls combined
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Shall use Equipment as defined in NASP Bulls Eye Document / Section 3.
Click here for equipment definitions. -
This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
Normally NASP shooters are not allowed to use range finders. But for the SC Circuit a range finder
may be used. -
Blue score card / Blue shooting stake
(20 yards max distance. For SC Circuit only)
Class 8 – Young Adult Open Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 through 17 yrs old
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.
Class 8F – Young Adult Open Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 through 17 yrs old
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance).
Class 9 – Young Adult Pins Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 to 17 yrs old
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of
the bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 9F – Young Adult Pins Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 to 17 yrs old
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of
the bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.
Class 9FM – Young Adult Female Modern Bowhunter
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 to 17 yrs old
Equipment Rules
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Any sight and scope may be used as long as the scope itself does not contain any lens in front of
or behind the pin/s. Scopes with lenses, clickers, and draw checks are not allowed. 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. -
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. -
A pin guard mounted on the sight, and a level mounted anywhere, will be legal in this style of
shooting. -
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. - One anchor point only is permitted.
- All arrows shall be identical in size, length, weight, and fletching with allowances for wear and tear.
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Straight stabilizer, coupling device included if used, which cannot exceed 18 inches at any time, as
measured from the back of the bow, V-bar, counterbalance, and string dampeners may be used. - An archer will not be permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a round.
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 9M – Young Adult Male Modern Bowhunter
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 to 17 yrs old
Equipment Rules
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Any sight and scope may be used as long as the scope itself does not contain any lens in front of
or behind the pin/s. Scopes with lenses, clickers, and draw checks are not allowed. 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. -
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. -
A pin guard mounted on the sight, and a level mounted anywhere, will be legal in this style of
shooting. -
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. - One anchor point only is permitted.
- All arrows shall be identical in size, length, weight, and fletching with allowances for wear and tear.
-
Straight stabilizer, coupling device included if used, which cannot exceed 18 inches at any time, as
measured from the back of the bow, V-bar, counterbalance, and string dampeners may be used. - An archer will not be permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a round.
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.
Class 10 – Young Adult Traditional Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 through 17 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid,
no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use
one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or
judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
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This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
or discuss yardages. - White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 10F – Young Adult Traditional Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 through 17 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid, no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
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This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
or discuss yardages. - White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 11 – Young Adult Olympic Recurve Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 through 17 yrs old
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Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Recurve Bow as found in the World Archery
Rules, Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.1 thru 22.1.10.1 Rulebook | World
Archery for “Recurve”. - Olympic Recurve Class (See above note)
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake / 30 yards.
Class 11F – Young Adult Olympic Recurve Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 through 17 yrs old
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Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Recurve Bow as found in the World Archery
Rules, Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.1 thru 22.1.10.1 Rulebook | World
Archery for “Recurve”. - Olympic Recurve Class (See above note)
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake / 30 yards.
Class 12 – Young Adult Barebow Recurve Male
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 to 16 yrs old
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Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Barebow”. Clickers and/or draw checks are not
allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent anchor point on their face or neck and
“walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the arrow with their index finger and
“walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 12F – Young Adult Barebow Recurve Female
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Young Adult – 15 to 17 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Barebow”. Clickers and/or draw checks are not
allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent anchor point on their face or neck and
“walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the arrow with their index finger and
“walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 12N – High School NASP
- NASP High School – Grades 9–12 (18 yrs old max)
- Boys & Girls combined, no separate classes
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Shall use Equipment as defined in NASP Bulls Eye Document / Section 3.
Click here for equipment definitions. -
This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
Normally NASP shooters are not allowed to use range finders. But for the SC Circuit a range finder
may be used. -
Blue score card / Blue shooting stake
(20 yards max distance. For SC Circuit only)
Class 13 – Men’s Open 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 to 49 yrs old
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
- 40 yds Max
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder.
- prohibited in any other part of these rules
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 13F – Women’s Open 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 to 49 yrs old
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds Max
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 14 – Men’s Pins 30
Male – all ages
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 yrs old and up, all ages
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance).
Class 14F – Women’s Pins 30
Female – all ages
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – (Adult and up; all ages)
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance).
Class 14FM – Women’s Modern Bowhunter
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Women – 18 yrs old and up
Equipment Rules
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Any sight and scope may be used as long as the scope itself does not contain any lens in front of
or behind the pin/s. Scopes with lenses, clickers, and draw checks are not allowed. 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. -
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. -
A pin guard mounted on the sight, and a level mounted anywhere, will be legal in this style of
shooting. -
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. - One anchor point only is permitted.
- All arrows shall be identical in size, length, weight, and fletching with allowances for wear and tear.
-
Straight stabilizer, coupling device included if used, which cannot exceed 18 inches at any time, as
measured from the back of the bow, V-bar, counterbalance, and string dampeners may be used. - An archer will not be permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a round.
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 14M – Men’s Modern Bowhunter
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Men – 18 yrs old and up
Equipment Rules
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Any sight and scope may be used as long as the scope itself does not contain any lens in front of
or behind the pin/s. Scopes with lenses, clickers, and draw checks are not allowed. 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. -
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. -
A pin guard mounted on the sight, and a level mounted anywhere, will be legal in this style of
shooting. -
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. - One anchor point only is permitted.
- All arrows shall be identical in size, length, weight, and fletching with allowances for wear and tear.
-
Straight stabilizer, coupling device included if used, which cannot exceed 18 inches at any time, as
measured from the back of the bow, V-bar, counterbalance, and string dampeners may be used. - An archer will not be permitted to change the draw weight of the bow during a round.
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 15 – Men’s Known 40 Outlaw
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18–49
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - No restrictions on speed for this class
- 40 yds Max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 15F – Women’s Known 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18–49
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May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- 40 yds Max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 16 – Men’s Pins 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 to 49 yrs old
Equipment Rules
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
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Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance).
Class 16F – Women’s Pins 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 to 49 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance).
Class 17 – Men’s Traditional
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 through 49 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid,
no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use
one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or
judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
-
This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
or discuss yardages. - White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 17F – Women’s Traditional
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 through 49 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid,
no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use
one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or
judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
-
This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
or discuss yardages. - White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 18 – Men’s Olympic Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 to 49 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Recurve”. Clickers and/or draw checks are not
allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent anchor point on their face or neck and
“walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the arrow with their index finger and
“walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 18F – Women’s Olympic Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18 to 49 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Recurve”. Clickers and/or draw checks are not
allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent anchor point on their face or neck and
“walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the arrow with their index finger and
“walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 19 – Men’s Barebow Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18–49 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Barebow”. Clickers and/or draw checks are not
allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent anchor point on their face or neck and
“walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the arrow with their index finger and
“walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 19F – Women’s Barebow Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Adult – 18–49 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Barebow”. Clickers and/or draw checks are not
allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent anchor point on their face or neck and
“walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the arrow with their index finger and
“walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 20 – Senior Men’s Open 40
Senior Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- 40 yds max
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake
Class 20F – Senior Women’s Open 40
Senior Adult Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior Adult Female… 50 through 59 yrs old
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- 40 yds Max
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 21 – Senior Men’s Known 40
Senior Adult Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior Adult Male… 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds Max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 21F – Senior Women’s Known 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 22 – Senior Men’s Pins 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started. Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved once shooting begins.
The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
- Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 22F – Senior Women’s Pins 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the competition has started. Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved once shooting begins.
The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
- Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 23 - Senior Men’s Traditional
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid, no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- White shooting stake (25 yards max distance.)
Class 23F - Senior Women’s Traditional
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid, no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- White shooting stake (25 yards max distance.)
Class 24 - Senior Men’s Olympic Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 24F - Senior Women’s Olympic Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 25 - Senior Men’s Barebow Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 25F - Senior Women’s Barebow Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Senior – 50 through 59 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 26 – Super Senior Men’s Open 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 through 69 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds max
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
- Green shooting stake (40 yards maximum distance)
Class 26F – Super Senior Women’s Open 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 through 69 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds max
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
- Green shooting stake (40 yards maximum distance)
Class 27 – Super Senior Men’s Known 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 through 69 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance)
Class 27F – Super Senior Women’s Known 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 through 69 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds max
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 28 – Super Senior Men’s Pins 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 to 69 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of the
bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance).
Class 28F – Super Senior Women’s Pins 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 to 69 yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of
the bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance).
Class 29 – Super Senior Men’s Traditional
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 through 69 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid, no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
-
This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
or discuss yardages. - White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 29F – Super Senior Women’s Traditional
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 through 69 yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid,
no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use
one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or
judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
-
This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder
or discuss yardages. - White shooting stake / 25 yards.
Class 30 – Super Senior Men’s Olympic Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 to 69 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Recurve”. -
Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 30F – Super Senior Women’s Olympic Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60 to 69 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Recurve”. -
Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - 30 yds maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 31 – Super Senior Men’s Barebow Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60–69 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru
22.3.10.1 https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 for “Barebow”. -
Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of
the arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both
simultaneously - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 31F – Super Senior Women’s Barebow Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Super Senior – 60–69 yrs old
-
Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru 22.3.10.1
https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138
for “Barebow”. -
Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of
the arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both
simultaneously - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance.)
Class 32 – Master Senior Men’s Open 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds max
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 32F – Master Senior Women’s Open 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - 40 yds max
- This is an Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 33 – Master Senior Known 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 33F – Master Senior Women’s Known 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance.)
Class 34 – Master Senior Men’s Pins 40
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of
the bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance).
Class 34F – Master Senior Women’s Pins 40
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
-
Fixed pins, 5 pin limit. Pins are not to be moved once the completion has started.
Movable sights may be used, but must be locked down into a fixed position and cannot be moved
once shooting begins. The fixed position shall be verified by the group prior to competing. - Magnification is not permitted.
- Clarifiers or verifiers in the peep are not considered magnification and are permitted.
-
Stabilizer not to exceed 12” from the manufacturer’s attachment point on the front of the riser of
the bow. A rear stabilizer or a back bar system (V-bar) may be used with no restriction on bar length. - This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder.
- Green shooting stake (40 yards max distance).
Class 35 – Master Senior Men’s Traditional
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid, no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- White shooting stake (25 yards max distance).
Class 35F – Master Senior Women’s Traditional
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- Longbow or Recurve, Bow must be either recurve or longbow without wheels or cams. No release aid, no sights, no overdraws, no draw checks, must have one finger touching the arrow nock, and must use one consistent anchor point. No marks on the sight window, string, or bow to use as an aiming or judging reference. Any type of arrow may be used as long as all arrows used in any end are identical in
size, weight and construction. - See NFAA website for more info https://nfaausa.com/about/constitution/nfaa-shooting-styles-and-
equipment-rules - 25 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- White shooting stake (25 yards max distance).
Class 36 – Master Senior Men’s Olympic Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru
22.3.10.1 https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance).
Class 36F – Master Senior Women’s Olympic Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru
22.3.10.1 https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance).
Class 37 – Master Senior Men’s Barebow Recurve
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru
22.3.10.1 https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 - Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance).
Class 37F – Master Senior Women’s Barebow Recurve
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
Master Senior – 70+ yrs old
- Bows must conform to the World Archery definition of a Barebow as found in World Archery Rules,
Book 4 (Field and 3D Archery), Chapter 22, Sections 22.3 thru
22.3.10.1 https://worldarchery.sport/rulebook/article/3138 - Clickers and/or draw checks are not allowed. Competitors may elect to aim by using a consistent
anchor point on their face or neck and “walking” the string, or they may elect to touch the nock of the
arrow with their index finger and “walk” their face to aim, but they may not do both simultaneously - 30 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Yellow shooting stake (30 yards max distance).
Class 38 – Men’s Open 50
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
18 & up (All Ages)
- Trophy only class
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - 50 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Orange shooting stake (50 yards max distance).
Class 38F – Women’s Open 50
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
18 & up (All Ages)
- Trophy only class
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - 50 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Orange shooting stake (50 yards max distance).
Class 39 – Men’s Known 50
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
18 & up (All Ages)
- Money Class…NO trophies
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - 50 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Orange shooting stake (50 yards max distance).
Class 39F – Women’s Known 50
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
18 & up (All Ages)
- Money Class…NO trophies
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - 50 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Known Yards Class; competitor may use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Orange shooting stake (50 yards max distance).
Class 40 – Men’s Open Pro Money
Male
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
18 & up (All Ages)
- Pro Shooter’s ONLY
- Money Class
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - 50 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Orange shooting stake (50 yards max distance).
Class 40F – Women’s Open Pro Money
Female
Age is determined by age as of January 1st of the shooting year.
18 & up (All Ages)
- Pro Shooter’s ONLY
- Money Class
- 300 fps with margin of error at 3% on this class
- May use any compound or recurve bow, sight, release, stabilizer or equipment unless specifically
prohibited in any other part of these rules. - 50 Yds Maximum distance
- This is a Unknown Yards Class; competitor may not use a range finder or discuss yardages.
- Orange shooting stake (50 yards max distance).