Archery

Rules:

The event will be governed by World Archery Federation rules (https://worldarchery.org/rulebook) except as modified herein.

Format:

Events are men’s and women’s singles, and teams. Teams may be mixed gender, no age groups.

Archers must be experienced and able to demonstrate their competence at 30 metres during the mandatory practice session which will be held on Tuesday.

The individual competition will be held on Wednesday morning and will be 3 dozen arrows at 30m at an 80cm cm target face; scoring is 10 zone. Competitors have 40 seconds time per arrow. The top 4 in each age group will advance to a semifinal round of 18 arrows – 1-4, 2-3. Winners advance to a final round of 12 arrows. Losing semifinalists will both receive bronze medals.

The team competition in the afternoon will consist of teams of three archers from each country. Targets will be the same as the individual competition – 30 meters at an 80 cm target face; scoring is 10 zone. The ranking round is 24 arrows – each team member shoots 2 arrows so there are 6 in total per end. The eight best teams will proceed to a knock out process using team match play format. Competition results will be based on set points awarded in the ensuing head to head matches – winning cumulative score for the end = 2 points, Drawn score = one point each. First team to 5 points wins. In event of a draw at 4-4 a shoot off will be held – an additional end is shot, the highest score determines the winner. If score is equal, the closest arrow to the centre wins. If the first arrows tie, then the second closest is judged and determines the win.

Countries bringing 40 or more competitors to the Games may enter three archery teams if they wish. In that event, the teams will be designated “One”, “Two”, and “Three”. Competitors are not permitted to change between teams from a country.

Equipment:

Recurve bows only. Archers must bring their own equipment. No Camouflage clothing allowed.