This signals that archers can now approach the shooting line and take up shooting positions. The rings have the same dimensions as the 80cm faces, but with the 4 to 1 scoring zones removed. A bow of any type provided it complies with the common meaning of the word bow as used in target archery, that is, an instrument consisting of a. In the olympic, compound, barebow and indoor match round individual event. Therefore, for all 2017 national championships and usat events, only those archers who are eligible to compete for usa in world cup and world championship events will be allowed to shoot in the elimination rounds. World championships will be refused if no preliminary entry andor final entry are made prior. It is the athletes responsibility to use equipment which complies with the rules. Described below are the specific regulations that apply to each division followed by the regulations that apply to all divisions. World archery lifts suspension on india with conditions.
Entries received after the deadlines, are subject to penalties as clearly stated in the rule book and the. This wa beginner manual is a guide for beginner archers and their level 1 archery coaches. This article lays down the type of equipment athletes are permitted to use when shooting in world archery competitions. Cover and introduction these books contains the rules, procedures and administrative procedures for the practice of archery in canada as practiced by the federation of canadian archers known. World archery federation history, events, rules and more. World archery field championships 2018 cortina dampezzo. Book 2 fita constitution and rules 1 april 2011 chapter 7 outdoor rounds 1 chapter 7 outdoor rounds details of the organisation of world championships can be found in the organisers manual 7. The following is the most recent archery canada and world archery rule book, as well as interpretations to any rules that affect canadian archery. This gives everyone a chance to settle into their shooting stance and gives the range officer a last chance to verify that the range is in. In the olympic, compound or indoor match round, no extra time shall be allowed for equipment failure or the treatment of medical problems, but the athlete. Success depends upon the integrity, character, knowledge and thoughtfulness of each of us. Arrows are to remain in their quivers at this point. Each practice will have a designated range officer that will call out the various range commands.
The womens portion of the range will be separated from the mens by a clear lane at least five meters wide. This edition contains all current laws and bylaws approved and in. Competition schedule world archery excellence centre. This decision cannot be appealed by the teams and is fully compliant with the current world archery rules, article 3. Based on the new simplified rule book format updated in july 2012, the ibook offers the ability to search, index and to make your own notes. Arrows cannot exceed less than 6 grains of arrow weight per pound of bow weight.
Therefore, they train four variations of the skill. Judges are the technical officials for the sport of archery. See wa rule book 6, andor ask for support from the wa medical and sport science. World archery lifts suspension on india with conditions while lifting the ban, world archery instructed the archery association of india to make changes in its constitution regarding athlete membership, resolve governance issues and develop a strategic plan. This guide will help you in properly educating the novices in archery and in evaluating their progress. Where a discrepancy occur between an archery canada rule in this book and the most current archery canada rulebook the current archery canada rule will take precedent. There may be interpretations which may affect this edition. World archerys rulebook governs the rules of the sport at international events and. Entries received after the deadlines, are subject to penalties as. This manual was created through a partnership between disabled sports usa and usa archery to help archery instructors incorporate archers of all abilities into existing archery programs. Event aus australia barrett tristan 15 may 1993 22c compound men byrne ella 463 22 oct 1999 35b recurve women coghlan patrick 96 10 sep 1974 21c compound men jones niamh 371 01 jun 2000 17d compound women. As a result we could test four criterion variations of the skill against nontrained variations. World archery constitution and rules 16 august 2011 interpretations of rules 9751172.
World archery, in full agreement with the world antidoping agency wada and the international sport communitys commitment to clean sport, has adopted the wada code and all paraarchers are bound to follow these rules and procedures. We hope this is the start of a wellgoverned association in india and will help, where necessary, to develop the strategy that will accomplish this. A final daily schedule will be published 15th july. Any athlete found to be using equipment contravening world archery rules may have his scores disqualified. The womens portion of the range will be separated from the mens by. World archery annual report 2015 by world archery issuu.
World archery s rulebook governs the rules of the sport at international events and the structure of the federation. This guide will help you in properly educating the novices in. Fernando suarez head of events and logistics world. Ipc archery rules contents introduction part i rules chapter 1. On this page you can find links to all the current rule books, interpretations, bylaws and saps from archery gb and world archery. According to the world archery federation rule book 2 2015, men and women compete on four official distances. The bow is braced for use by a world archery rulebook ver. Athletes, coaches and officials who wish to participate in championships, games, international and national tournaments, which are recognised. World archerys rulebook governs the rules of the sport at international events and the structure of the federation. World archery is the international governing body for the sport of archery. There are many different forms, but the main two are outdoor target archery sometimes referred to as olympic archery and indoor target archery. Jul 01, 2016 world archerys annual financial, operational and event delivery report. We would like to thank all our judges who have contributed in various ways to make this.
World archery federation member a participant needs to be a member of a national archery member. Become an archery coach rules and regulation archery gb. After 1st april a preliminary daily schedule based on the entries will be published. After congress 2015, the updated rule book is published online and in pdf version from 1 april 2016. There are no point weight restrictions in any class.
Supervise the local organizing committee and volunteers in the layout and installation of the qualification and finals venue according to the world archery rule book and organizers manual. Led by world archery, the international governing body of competitive archery, the seemingly simple sport of firing arrows at a target has grown to become the complex activity that it is today. A bow where the draw is mechanically varied by a system of pulleys or cams with no draw stop. This partnership is a part of disabled sports usas adapt2achieve program, which aims to strengthen and develop communitybased sports programs through adaptive sports training and. Undertaken by highlyskilled professionals battling it out on the world stage, archery competitions are usually classified into eight different age and gender groups. For the olympic round there will be a central clear lane of. World archery federation member a participant needs to be a member of an archery federation or. Olympic archery history, rules, interesting facts and more. To this day, world archery continues to govern archery as a sport in the olympic games. It is designed to harmonize anti doping policies and ensure the standards are the same for all athletes. It was the first international federation to elect a female president, inger frith in 1961. A world archery field champion in 2014, toja ellison was runner up at the world games in 2017. Morten b wilmann, chair judge committee sergio font dion buhagiar.
Exceptions will be made in extenuating circumstances, subject to a written application to the leagues management. If you accidentally break a rule, no judge will yell at you or punish you unnecessarily. If two or more athletes are shooting at the same target butt at the same time, the shooting position or shooting space for each one of them shall be marked on the. Archery has been an early example of gender equity in sports since even before world archery, since it was one of the first sports to host a womens event at the olympic games st. Where a discrepancy occurs between a world archery rule in this book and the most current world archery rulebook the current world archery rule will take precedent. Its mission is to promote and regulate archery worldwide, developing the sport with over 160 member associations through international events, development initiatives and marketing and endorsed by the international olympic committee, international paralympic committee and international world games association, among others. If someone breaks a rule, ill explain it to them and show them the rule in the rule book so they understand it completely, said doug ludwig, a judge for usa archery and world archery. Fita, renamed world archery in 2011, organized the events, set the rules, and provided qualification guidelines as well as judges for the event.
Therefore, we are the servants of the competition, not its master. Official website of the western cape archery federation. Usa archery new rules for 2017 usat events usa archery. World archerys annual financial, operational and event delivery report. No sight, stabilizer, peep or kisser button, and shot only with. However, depending on final entries there maybe changes. Undertaken by highlyskilled professionals battling it out on the world stage, archery competitions are usually classified into eight different age and. Mar 01, 2017 if you accidentally break a rule, no judge will yell at you or punish you unnecessarily. Eligibility for these events follows world archery rules 2. Responsible for the fair competition field, fair conduct of competition and fair performance of athletes, judges are appointed to ensure world archery events live up to the high standard athletes, audiences and officials expect. Resources include information about age classes, the usa archery dress code, the world archery rulebook and information about camo interpretation. A bow of any type provided it complies with the common meaning of the word bow as used in target archery. In case of doubt refer to the rule book and the current interpretations.
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