The competition format:
The long didtance shooting is executed on target figures, hiting zones.
Competition is devided in 2 parts. Distances are increasing in first and decreasing in secound part.
7 arrows are shot on each distance. Only 7 arrows can be kept by the competitor when entering the shooting position if told so.
Time limit for one series of 7 arrows is 3 minutes.
Only the competitor that is shooting is allowed in shooting position.
Archer next in line has to wait at the waiting line.
Finals
12 shooters per cathegory goes tot he finals. In case the number of competitors are under 12 there is no need for finals the points shot before is determining the order of places. The finals is executed in set system and elimination matches.
5 targets on 5 distances from the basic round are used for elimination matches with 3 shots on each target. For each set (target) 2 points is given in case of win, 1-1 if it is a draw. In case of same points after 5 sets(targets) shoot off with 1 arrow each is executed.
The first 4 competitor after basic round is preseeded and do not have to shoot the first round. (first round is shot by competitor placed 5-12 in basic round)
Secound round is shot by the remaining 4 competitors from first set and the preseeded 4 from basic round.
The vinner wins all matches. Ranking is decided by the set results of shooters when elimineted. In case of same points shootoff on same target with 1 arrow decides.
| In categories of less than 3 persons, a minimum score must be achieved : |
| Historical bows and crossbows: |
minimum score |
Female: 25%
Male: 35 % |
| Hunting bows |
minimum score |
Female: 30%
Male: 40 % |
SHOOTING Field
The field of play is easy to overview, well trimmed flat area. When designing the field prevailing wind needs to be considered. Recommended field is football field for example.
Safety zones taken in consideration the ideal field measurements are: the minimum is a zone of minimum 70 m x150 m. It must be adjusted to the distances to be shot.
Marking the field
Poles(sticks) is marking the shooting line and a band or paint is running between them to mark the line. Waiting line is also marked located at least 3 meters behind the shooting line.
Starting from shooting line the distances are measured and marked by sticks.
On 50 and 100 meters red wind indicator flags shall be set up in the line of the field.
On targets located 80 meters and below there is no need for target zones on the ground. Ground zones around targets above 80 meters should be arranged.
With paint-spray or other suitable tool a circle is drawn and the target will be placed in the middle of this circle. Different sized circles are made on different distances. The diameter of the circle is 1/10-th of the distance to the target from shooting line. (ex. 90 meters distance requires 9 meters diameter circle)
Maximum allowed tilt of targets compared to flat ground is 15 degrees backwards. Stands that can effect the flight of incoming arrows can’t be used.
After each round targets must be laid down on ground or carried away from field not to hinder shooters on next distance. Before next round on the particular target it must be placed back on same place as it was before.
Minimum distance is 35 meters, maximum distance is 145 meters
On 80 meters and below targets should be placed on ground or maximum 100cm above ground level. Scoring zones are marked on the targets. (10-8-5 zones)
Above 80 meters a ground zone is marked around the targets that are in the middle of the marked zone. The zone is 1/10-th of the distance from shooting line. (pl 10 meters in case of 100 meters) Targets must be placed on the ground.
On targets only 2 scoring zone needs to be marked (10-8 zones) The ground zone is the 5 points scoring zone.
When placing targets out ratio of difficulty (size of scoring zones) and distance must be considered.
Target plans and targets to be used on the competition shall be published at least 3 months before the competition.