1. Competing internationally

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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 & 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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