Targets

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All Divisions will shoot on either the 40 cm Vegas three-spot target face with gold – red– blue (11-10-9-8-7-6) scoring areas or the 40 cm single-spot face with 11 through 1 scoring. The X-ring of the 40 cm Indoor Vegas Face will be used for tiebreaks.

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Cub, Youth, and Young Adult Recurve and Barebow Recurve divisions will shoot on the 60 cm Indoor Face with 11 through 1 scoring. Cub, Youth, and Young Adult Compound and Fixed Pins divisions will use the standard single-spot 40 cm Indoor Vegas Face or the Vegas 3-spot target face.

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After the fifth, tenth, and fifteenth ends of the competition, target faces are changed from bottom to top or vice versa.

 

Archers using the dual-face Vegas target can switch target faces (single-spot or three-spot) at any time during practice rounds and competition.

 

Distance for all Divisions: 20 Yards

 

Rounds: Each round of competition will consist of 20 ends; 3 arrows per end. All Divisions will shoot only two rounds; one each on Friday and Saturday. All other divisions will shoot three rounds. A time limit of 2 minutes per end will be used.

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Round Rules

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You may enter either a Money Class, Adult, Young Adult, or Pee-Wee division. Archers may only register in ONE division and style and will remain in the same two days. The number of entries in that division will determine the number of places offered in each division.

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IMPORTANT! Archers 12 years of age and older may compete in a Money division. Any prize money awarded to archers under 15 will be awarded in the form of scholarships. Only archers 15 and older will be eligible for cash prizes. 

 

Non-English Speaking Competitors 

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Every effort will be made to contact those archers who require assistance to understand the equipment divisions, scoring procedures, tournament rules, etc.  Please notify a tournament staff person if language or other circumstances may cause communication problems.

 

 

Young Adult Divisions  

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There will be four Young Adult and lower divisions open to all archers, 17 years of age or younger; Freestyle, Recurve, Fixed Pins, & Recurve Barebow. Each division will offer three age groups in Male and Female categories: Cub (11 and under), Youth (12-14), and Young Adult (15-17). The archer must be the appropriate age at the start of the competition and remain in that category even if they celebrate a birthday during the competition.

 

Young Adult Divisions will shoot only one round; Archers may only register in ONE style and division and will remain in the same division on both days of competition. 

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Ties 

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All division ties for first, second, and third place will be determined by the highest total score from both days of competition, counting X’s(11s). All competitors tied with the same high score at the end of the third day will compete in a shoot-off to determine final places. 

 

The shoot off will include one practice end followed by end-by-end sudden death on the 40 cm Vegas three-spot target face. Only the X-ring will score 11 points, and after each end, only those still tied with the highest score will continue in the shoot-off. 

 

All other ties will be broken by the highest score and highest X count. Ties remaining after X count.

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Shooting Rules

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1. Each end (time period to shoot three arrows) shall be 2 minutes.

2. Archer's shooting first will shoot the lower target face positions.

3. An archer shooting before the whistle signaling a 2-minute end or after the time has lapsed will lose their highest scoring arrow or arrows equaling the number of errant arrows shot.

4. For Money Class, Adult, & Young Adult divisions only: one arrow is allowed per spot on a three-spot target face. If there is more than one arrow in a single spot, you will lose your highest-scoring arrow or arrows in that spot.

5. If more than 3 arrows are shot during an end, only the lowest 3 arrows will be scored.  A penalty of one point and one x (if applicable) will be assessed for each additional arrow shot. Misses or zeros will be counted as the lowest arrows.

6. If an archer shoots fewer than three arrows in one end and retires from the line, he/she may shoot the remaining arrows if the omission is discovered before the end is officially completed and the line has not been cleared; otherwise, they shall be scored as misses.

7. An archer who purposely disfigures a target face to improve aiming or for any other reason may be disqualified.  Arrow holes may be repaired, provided there is no delay to the round.

8. For the Money Class division, targets must be replaced with a new face after the 5th, 10th, and 15th ends.

9. Any archer conducting himself in an unsportsmanlike manner will be immediately disqualified and removed from the site.

10. Peak compound bow draw weight shall not exceed 80 lbs.

11. The maximum arrow shaft diameter allowed will be 0.422 inches, with a point diameter not to exceed 0.425 inches. The shaft diameter will in­clude any wrap placed on the arrow and will include the size of the nock and the nock insert.

12. If the arrow wrap, nock, or nock adapter exceeds 0.422 inches and is embedded in the scoring area, the arrow shall NOT be scored and will be reshot.

13. Any equipment that impairs the hearing of the competitor, such as electronic voice communication devices, headsets, or noise reduction devices, will not be allowed on the shooting line. 

14. Any archer that is hearing impaired must notify officials before shooting.

15. Arrow twirling will be permitted as long as it is not disruptive or dangerous to other archers or the event. A tournament official may give a warning if the twirling or handling of an arrow is deemed as disruptive or dangerous. Repeated violations may result in the removal of the archer from the competition at the tournament official's discretion. 

16. Target pins cannot be larger than 1.5” in any dimension from the surface of the target face. Archers will be provided x1 set of four (4) target pins in their registration packet. Additional target pins will not be supplied in the shooting halls.

17. No archer shall draw a bow in any manner that, if accidentally released, could fly beyond a safety zone or a safety backstop. A warning will be given on the first instance. The second instance will require the removal of the archer from the event. 

18. The maximum total width of the archer and their equipment may not extend into the adjacent shooting lanes. 

 

Protests

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 Any incident requiring an immediate decision must be brought to the attention of a judge.  All protests must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Coordinator within one hour of the conclusion of the round where the incident occurred.  No protests are allowed during shoot-offs; judges' decisions are final.

 

Equipment Failure

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In the event of equipment failure, step back from the shooting line and raise your bow above your head.  A judge will come to your assistance.  The archer will have 15 minutes of repair time without holding up the tournament. One practice end will be allowed.  The archer shall be allowed to shoot any arrows missed during the 15 minutes.  All make-up arrows will be shot at the end of the round. There will be no allowance for equipment failure in shoot-offs.

 

Dress Code for All Divisions

 

All Divisions participating in a Shoot Off or Awards Podium are required to meet the following dress code standards:

 

Archers shall present themselves in clean and neat attire, acceptable to public view.  Blue jeans/denim and any bottoms with holes, tears, or frayed material are not allowed. Archers shall wear pants, shorts, or skirts. Shorts and skirt hems should be an appropriate length. Shirts/tops shall be of a collared design. Shirts must have a standard collar, Henley collar or mock collar. T-shirts, swimming suits, cut-offs, and obscene or vulgar slogans or pictures on clothing are prohibited. Open-toed shoes/flip flops/sandals are unacceptable while competing. ​

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All Division participants are required to meet the following dress code standards during Official Rounds: 

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Archers shall dress in a clean, professional manner. Bottoms should look fitted, clean, undamaged, and be of appropriate length. The waist of the attire shall not fall below the waistline. No ripped or frayed jeans. T-shirts, swimming suits, cut-offs, and obscene or vulgar slogans or pictures on clothing are prohibited. Open-toed shoes/flip flops/sandals are unacceptable while competing. 

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Wheelchair Accommodations​​:

 

The NFAA Foundation is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible competition environment for all archers. Below are the guidelines for para archer accommodations, including wheelchair users and those needing additional seating on the shooting line.

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1. Shooting Group Accommodations

• Para archers requiring extra space will be placed in a three-person shooting group instead of four.

• If no extra space is required, they may shoot in a regular four-person group.

 

2. Wheelchair & Seating Accommodations

 

Option 1: Wheelchair or Seat Occupying Two Shooting Positions

• If a wheelchair or seat requires two shooting positions, it will be accommodated.

• Lane width: 48 inches (up to 60 inches at NFAA National events, if space allows).

• Archer must exit the shooting line after their end to allow the opposite line to shoot.

 

Option 2: Chair/Stool Remaining in Lane for the Duration of Shooting

• The chair/stool must fit within a single lane without obstructing adjacent lanes.

• Lane width: 24 inches (up to 30 inches at NFAA National events, if space allows).

• The archer is responsible for ensuring their body or equipment does not interfere with others.

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3. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the NFAA Foundation will:

• Provide reasonable accommodations to ensure fair competition.

• Ensure accessible facilities, including pathways and restrooms.

• Train officials on inclusion and proper accommodations.

• Permit assistive devices and support personnel within event rules.

 

4. Requesting Accommodations

• Requests should be submitted during event registration to ensure proper lane assignments.

• If assigned to a four-person group by mistake, notify a judge immediately for adjustment.

• If further issues arise, visit the main registration office and notify scoring staff.

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Non-Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited in the shooting halls. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. Please obey all No Smoking signs.

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Scoring Rules

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BetweenEnds is the official electronic system for scoring.  Archers are assigned their a,b,c, or d placement by Ianseo, which determines the order for scoring.  When scoring, archers identify who is the caller, scorer, and target captain for their bale.  The Captain helps to settle the final call on an arrow.  If the group can’t determine a final score, then a line judge is called. A,b,c,d physical target face placement is first come first serve.  Archers will be responsible for understanding the scoring procedures and verifying their scores.  Free access will be provided to an Official Vegas Shoot Scoring link and mobile app, where scores will be available on smartphones, kiosks, and monitors throughout the venue.

 

1. A judge will make all decisions on scoring questionable arrows; their decisions are final.

2. All arrows must remain in the target, untouched, until scoring is completed.

3. Any archer intentionally touching any questionable arrow or any part of the target assembly (including other arrows, faces, pins, mat or stand) will result in the questionable arrow being scored in the lower scoring area. If it happens more than once, then the archer will be disqualified.

4. The three-spot target face is scored on the gold (11,10,9), red (8,7), and blue (6) rings. The target face must be placed on the mat in an upright position.

5. Arrows must touch the line to be in the next highest scoring area.

6. Any arrow that passes beyond the shooting line a distance greater than 10 feet as measured to the closest part of the arrow, will be considered a shot arrow. See the mark on the floor.

7. If an arrow is embedded in the target beyond the nock, a judge must be called, and the arrow should not be touched. If the arrow is touched before the judge arrives, then the arrow is not scored. If a judge cannot determine the value of that arrow, it will be considered a pass-through and will be re-shot. No arrows will be pushed back.

8. Bounce outs can be shot again at the end of regulation shooting.

9. Each competitor must complete and sign his own scorecard. Both scorers must also sign it. When there is a difference between the two cards, the lowest score must be taken. Scoring tablets and paper scorecards must be turned in at the scoring table, in your assigned arena or hall, immediately following shooting. To be considered valid, scorecards must be turned in within one hour of the end.

10. All scoring on the official scorecard must be completed in ink. Any changes on the official scorecard must be agreed upon and initialed by all archers in the scoring group. Any archer turning in an incorrect scorecard will be subject to disqualification.

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Team Rules

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Team round is optional; for the uniqueness of the tournament, it will be calculated into the individual scores.  Team round will be a total score of 10 arrows, and each team member will alternate in shooting.  Total score will be a max of 330; this will be added to the individual score for the Shoot-off eligibility.  (Each member of the team will receive the score. (If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out for clarification)

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