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Contents General information Registration and Bow-check Event schedule IFAA Rounds On the range Other

General Information IFAA affiliation Event registration ARCHER PREREQUISITS TRAVEL ESSENTIALS IFAA affiliation Is your membership paid-up? Do you have a Classification Card? Event registration Find in IFAA’s Sanctioned Events Passport / National ID Card Is your travel document in date? E111 Card & Travel Insurance Apply for an E111 card online Purchase travel insurance Flights &/or Ferry Accommodation Car hire vs. Airport transfer Do you have a FULL driving licence? Are there shuttle services at the site?

Registration & Bow-check PAPERWORK TO PRESENT EQUIPMENT TO PRESENT Documents Membership card Classification Card (AKA Scorecard) Note: Classification is Field & Hunter only. Archers can add IFAA 3D rounds scores to their Classification for reference if they so choose. Forms Fill-out two (2) copies of the bow- check form Forms sometimes available online but generally are hard copy at site. Bow Compounds will be speed-checked Marks considered sighting aids will be covered by the bow checkers Arrows Arrows must be numbered 1, 2 & 3 using rings, near to the fletches Tabs No marks to aid shooting allowed Binoculars Only binoculars with a bow-check sticker can be used on the range

Event Schedule Day 1-4: Bow-check & Registration TIMETABLE BREAK-DOWN Day 1-4: Bow-check & Registration Bow-check & registration open Practice Range open (inc. day 5 – 9) IFAA delegates meeting Information specific to the tournament is issued for recirculation by delegates to their nation members Day 4: Parade of Nations & Opening Ceremony All nations march through local town Speeches and welcome by officials Day 5 – 9: Competition 4 days of shooting over 5 days Unmarked Animal (3 arrow) x2 Standard 3D (2 arrow) x1 3D Hunting (1 arrow) x1 Day 9 or 10: Banquet & Awards Ceremony The banquet must be pre-booked. Ticket price €10 - €20, approx. Following the awards there is usually a band to provide entertainment

IFAA Rounds Group 1 3 targets per range UNMARKED ANIMAL (3 arrow) Group 1 3 targets per range Adult: Three 5 yard walk-ups set between 60– 40 yd Junior: 3 arrows from the 3rd adult peg Cub: Three 5 yard walk-ups, peg 1 set at max. 30 yd Group 2 3 targets per range Adult: Three 3 yard walk-ups set between 45– 30 yd Junior: Shoot ‘Adult’ distances Cub: Single peg set at max. 25 yd Group 3 4 targets per range Adult: Single peg set between 35 – 20 yd Junior: Shoot ‘Adult’ distances Cub: Single peg set at max. 20 yd Group 4 4 targets per range Adult: Single peg set between 20 – 10 yd Junior: Shoot ‘Adult’ distances Cub: Single peg set at max. 10 yd

IFAA Rounds Group 1 3 targets per range 2 shooting positions (peg) 3D STANDARD (2 arrow) Group 1 3 targets per range 2 shooting positions (peg) Adult: 60 yd (max) Junior: 50 yd (max) Cub: 30 yd (max) Group 2 3 targets per range 2 shooting positions (peg) Adult: 45 yd (max) Junior: 45 yd (max) Cub: 25 yd (max) Group 3 4 targets per range 2 shooting positions (peg) Adult: 35 yd (max) Junior: 35 yd (max) Cub: 20 yd (max) Group 4 4 targets per range 2 shooting positions (peg) Adult: 20 yd (max) Junior: 20 yd (max) Cub: 10 yd (max)

IFAA Rounds Group 1 3 targets per range 1 shooting position (peg) 3D HUNTING (1 arrow) Group 1 3 targets per range 1 shooting position (peg) Adult: 60 yd (max) Junior: 50 yd (max) Cub: 30 yd (max) Group 2 3 targets per range 1 shooting position (peg) Adult: 45 yd (max) Junior: 45 yd (max) Cub: 25 yd (max) Group 3 4 targets per range 1 shooting position (peg) Adult: 35 yd (max) Junior: 35 yd (max) Cub: 20 yd (max) Group 4 4 targets per range 1 shooting position (peg) Adult: 20 yd (max) Junior: 20 yd (max) Cub: 10 yd (max)

IFAA Rounds Unmarked Animal 1st Arrow 2nd Arrow 3rd Arrow 3D Standard SCORING Unmarked Animal 1st Arrow KILL: 20 points WOUND: 18 points 2nd Arrow KILL: 16 points WOUND: 14 points 3rd Arrow KILL: 12 points WOUND: 10 points 3D Standard KILL: 10 points VITAL: 8 points WOUND: 5 points 3D Hunting KILL: 20 points VITAL: 16 points WOUND: 10 points

On the Range Scorecards Range vouchers Equipment Essentials WHAT TO BRING Scorecards Bring the correct scorecard for the round being shot Range vouchers Money is NOT accepted on the course, you must buy pre-paid vouchers to purchase food. Equipment Bow, arrows, binoculars Essentials Sun cream, hat, seat Refreshments Bring a bag with food and drink in it. Food is generally available, but location(s) can be some distance from where you start shooting from. Water Courses have free bottled water provided at regular intivals Smoking Smoking, including E-Cigarettes, is NOT allowed on the course, only at designated food stops

On the Range Targets Group position/role assigned Target Captain’s job RULES and ETIQUETTE Group position/role assigned The ordering of names in the group determines role (cannot be changed) #1: Target Captain #2: First Scorer #3: Second Scorer #4: Arrow Puller #5 (or greater): No role assigned. General etiquette is to look for arrows Target Captain’s job monitor shooting rotation settle all local questions decide on arrow scores except their own, this is done by the First Scorer Targets At each target there will be a notice board detailing: Target Number Group Number in relation to the size of the target (Group 1, 2, 3 or 4) Picture of the 3D target

On the Range Shooting RULES and ETIQUETTE Archers MUST shoot in pairs A/B: Target Captain / First Scorer C/D: Second Scorer / Arrow Puller E/F: Archer 5 / Archer 6 Archers MUST rotate shooting order after each target (Exec note): First target: (A+B)/(C+D)/(E+F); Second target: (C+D)/(E+F)/(A+B); Third target: (E+F)/(A+B)/(C+D); Forth target: (A+B)/(C+D)/(E+F), etc. Archers MUST rotate shooting position rule: 1-14 LEFT: A/B, C/D, E/F & 15-28 RIGHT: B/A, D/C, F/E Unclear/unsafe shot rule: You are entitled to shoot a target singly if you feel you do not have a clear shot of the target or your footing is not sound. Foot placement rule: One foot shall touch or not be more than six inches behind or to either side of a marker. DO shoot arrows in numerical order If you shoot out of sequence by mistake advise the Target Captain immediately. DO NOT shoot further arrows until the mistake has been understood.

On the Range Scoring RULES and ETIQUETTE Marking scorecards with A-C-E, as shown, helps track shoot rotation DO NOT touch arrows in the target, to do so will forfeit your score DO NOT pull arrows until scoring completed DO pay attention to the score being called for you. It is hard to correct mistakes later DO check your final scores match. It is hard to later correct results entered for you

On the Range Juniors Cubs Additional Information: Day Off JUNIORS and CUBS Juniors Juniors shall shoot in their own groups Cubs Cubs shall shoot in their own groups with a non-shooting responsible adult. The non- shooting responsible adult may be one of the scorers for the group. Additional Information: Day Off The Day Off rotation may mean that families who shoot are not guaranteed to have the same day off. There is no official provision for supervising children who are on a rest day Parents need to be aware of the ‘day off’ situation and make alternative arrangements with others not shooting to take care of younger children or not shoot themselves.

Other Protest Committee Submitting a Protest TEAM OF NATIONS Team structure x1 AMFU or AFFU x1 AMBU or AFBU x1 AMFS or AFFS (Recurve or Comp.) x1 AMBB or AFBB (Recurve or Comp.) x1 AMBH(R) or AFBH(R) x1 AMLB or AFLB NB: Where there insufficient numbers to fill all styles archers can move-up a style (BHR to BB) but not down (FU to BU) Fee The cost of entering a team is €50-€100 (approx.) The fee must be covered by those wishing to participate in the team Protest Committee The Protest Committee generally comprises of 3 IFAA delegates and 2 officials from the host nation. The Committee will adjudicate on protest(s) received. The Committee’s decision is final. Submitting a Protest Any archer wishing to make an official complaint must €50. If their protest is upheld the €50 is returned