SUNRISE 3D SHOOTOUT RULES

 

1. SCORING and TARGETS

 

1. Targets
2. All targets shall consist of 3D type animal targets having official 12, 10 and 8 rings visible.
3. Size of targets may be mixed as long as the scoring rings are visible.
4. Targets shall be set at unmarked distances. The appropriate maximum distance for each stake shall be as follows with a 5% margin of error:

Red Stake - 50

Pink - 40 yards

Yellow - 30 yards

White - 25 yards

Orange - 15 yards

4. Targets shall be set so they are distinguishable and vital areas (8 ring) are unobstructed.

 

1. Scoring Areas

All targets shall have the following scoring rings:

1. A 12 ring consisting of a circle within the ten ring. The circle size should be approximately 25% of the 10 ring.
2. A 10 ring consisting of a circle inside of the vital area.
3. A vital area (8 ring), that roughly represents the heart and lung area of the appropriate animal.
4. The remainder of the animal shall be considered body (5 points) unless spelled out in paragraph 5 below.
5. An arrow embedded in the horn of an animal, not touching body color is considered a miss and shall be scored a zero. Targets with legs or hooves of a different color than the main body, will still be considered as body color for scoring.

 

2. Equipment

 

1. Grains per pound and arrow speed.
2. Draw weight may not be adjusted after entering the shooting course.
3. There is no arrow speed restriction
4. There is no arrow weight restriction
5. Maximum Draw Weight
6. Maximum draw weight for Each class is as follows:
7. PeeWee and Cub - 40#s
8. Youth Classes - 60#s
9. All other classes - 80#s

 

1. Sights

1.There is no limit to the number of pins on a sight.

2.A sight used in a fixed-pin class may not be adjusted once the archer enters the competition course.

3. Sights that project a laser light are illegal in all classes.

 

3. SHOOTING RULES and ETIQUETTE

 

1. Shooting Etiquette

1.In a group that contains archers shooting from differnt stakes, the archers shooting from the farther stakes must shoot first. No archer or spectator may approach the target prior to the entire group shooting.

2. When shooting, the archer must touch the appropriate stake with some part of his or her body. At times, stakes are set to challenge the archer with various shooting positions. Alterations to the ground around the shooting stake using any tools or leveling aids natural or otherwise is not permitted.
3. Each archer shall be allowed a maximum of 2 minutes to complete his or her shot. Time will begin for the first archer when the previous group clears the target. Time will begin for the next archer when the previous archer releases his or her arrow. After shooting the shooter should immediately clear the stake for the next shooter. Using binoculars from the shooting stake after the shot is prohibited.
4. There shall be no discussion of yardage until all arrows have been scored.
5. No more than 1 umbrella may be used to assist a shooter at the stake.
6. This event is based on a “free hand” style of shooting. No archer shall use any device such as shooting sticks, slings or other accessories or shooting positions to create a “braced” shot.’o

 

4. SCORING

 

1. Score Cards
2. Two score cards must completed for each archer. Score cards must have the archers name, classcode, total score, total of 12’s and be signed by both scorekeepers and the archer.
3. Score cards must be split between two scorekeepers so that each scorekeeper has one card for each archer. Both scorekeepers must agree on a score, compare and record the score before the arrow is pulled from the target.
4. If two scorekeepers for a group mistakenly record different scores, the inconsistent scores must be corrected and agreed upon by the majority of the group. The error must be circled and initialed by both scorekeepers and the correct score clearly marked. If agreement by the majority of the group is not possible, the shooter will receive the lower of the two scores.
5. Each group’s scorecards must be turned in together by the entire group. Score cards must be legible, complete and signed by the archer as well as both scorekeepers to be accepted. No scorecard may be changed by a competitor or scorekeeper after submitting it to a range official.
6. Archers shall be responsible for their own scorecards. It is up to each archer to insure that his or her scorecard meets the above requirements.
7. Any attempt by an archer to knowingly falsify a score or knowingly allow another to falsify his or her score shall result in a disqualification of that archer.

 

1. Scoring Arrows.
2. If more than one scoring area is visible on a target the forward most scoring area will be scored unless otherwise agreed upon by the group prior to anyone shooting an arrow.
3. An arrow touching the line of a greater scoring ring shall be given the higher score.
4. Arrows must stick in the target in order to receive a score other than zero with the exception of a pass-through, robinhood or bounce-back as described below.
5. An arrow that passes through a target may be scored if witnessed and agreed upon by the majority of the group. A pass-through is an arrow passing completely through the target with material 360 degrees around the arrow leaving a separate entrance and exit hole. If the pass-through was witnessed by a member of the group other than the shooter and the group cannot agree, the archer may reshoot the target before the group advances to score the target.
6. All whole arrows or partial arrows that include the point that are sticking in the target shall be scored where they penetrate the target. An arrow embedded into the nock end of an arrow embedded in the target shall be scored the same as the arrow embedded into the target. An arrow that hits another arrow with the arrow being struck showing visible damage that does not stick in the target shall be given the score of the arrow that was struck. The majority of the group must agree that 1) a particular arrow was struck and 2) that striking the arrow prevented the arrow from sticking in the target, or the arrow will be scored as a miss.
7. A bounce-back is an arrow that squarely strikes the target and bounces back toward the shooter. An arrow that glances off the target is not considered a bounce-back. A bounce-back may be scored if the score can be agreed upon by the majority of the archers in the group. If a member of the group other than the archer witnesses the bounce-back and the group cannot agree the archer may reshoot the target before the group advances to score the target.
8. An arrow released or dropped accidently will be scored a zero unless the archer is able to retrieve it while touching the stake and reshoot it within the archer’s two minute period.

 

3. BINOCULARS AND RANGEFINDERS
4. Rangefinders and other devices that may be used to calculate yardage to the target are prohibited. An archer may not use parts of his or her body, the bow or other accessories or equipment to calculate yardage.
5. Archers using adjustable sites may not adjust their site elevation after drawing the bow.
6. Any mark on otherwise legal binoculars that could be construed as a reference point for rangefinding is prohibited.
7. Binoculars may not be used at the stake after the shot has been taken.
8. An archer with an adjustable site may not readjust his or her site after using binoculars at the shooting stake.

 

4. EQUIPMENT FAILURES AND LEAVING THE COURSE

 

1. Once an archer begins a shooting course he or she must finish with the group unless given permission to leave by a range official or in the event of equipment failure. Any archer or group that leaves a range without the authorization of a range official will not be allowed to continue.
2. Once an archer begins a shooting course he or she may not exchange equipment unless there is an equipment failure as described below.
3. EQUIPMENT FAILURES. Equipment failures must be visible and agreed upon by the majority of the group. The procedure for dealing with equipment failures is as follows:
4. The scorekeepers for the group shall write “equipment failure” on the scorecard of the archer with the equipment failure and initial the scorecard.
5. The scorekeeper will tabulate the archer’s score to that point and initial the card.
6. The archer with the equipment failure shall then cautiously proceed forward through the course and immediately notify a range official.
7. If three or more archers remain in the group they may continue shooting. If two or fewer remain, they must join the following group or step aside and wait for range official before proceeding.
8. The archer will be given a time by a range official within which the repair must be completed.
9. A range official will hold the archer’s scorecards until the repair is completed and the archer is escorted back onto the course by a range official.
10. Any archer leaving the range without following the guidelines set out may be disqualified.

 

5. TIE SCORES, UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT AND MISC.

 

1. 12s will be used to break ties. The archer with the most 12s will be the winner. However, if two or more archers still finish with identical scores there will be a shoot off. A shoot off will consist of a 3D animal set at an unknown distance within the limits of the relevant class and an “X” shall be placed in the center of the 12 ring. The archer whose arrow is closest to the “X” will be declared the winner. If only one archer is present he or she will be declared the winner. If neither archer is present a coin toss will determine placement.
2. No alcoholic beverages may be carried or consumed on the course.
3. Spectators shall not distract, interfere with or assist archers while on the shooting course or range. Shooters are responsible for guests and may be disqualified if guest interferes with shooters.
4. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Any action considered unsportsmanlike will be grounds for disqualification. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include:
5. Littering
6. Discussing yardage prior to all archers shooting.
7. All forms of electronic communication are prohibited while on the shooting range unless communication is required for an emergency. Cell phones and other devices must be silenced before starting the course.

 

5. SHOOTING CLASSES

 

PEEWEE - Eight years old and under. There are male and female classes. Equipment shall consist of a compound, recurve or longbow with no restriction on sights or style of release. The maximum shooting distance is 15 yards.

 

CUB - Nine to twelve years old. There are male and female classes. Equipment shall consist of a compound, recurve or longbow with no restriction on sights, stabilizers or style of release. The maximum shooting distance is 25 yards.

 

YOUTH - Thirteen to fifteen years old. There are male and female classes. Equipment shall consist of a compound, recurve or longbow with no restriction on sights, stabilizers or style of release. The maximum shooting distance is 30 yards.

 

YOUNG ADULT - Sixteen to seventeen years old. There are male and female classes. Equipment shall consist of a compound, recurve or longbow with no restriction on sights, stabilizers or style of release. The maximum shooting distance is 40 yards.

 

TRADITIONAL - Male and female. A recurve or longbow shot with fingers directly contacting the bowstring using a glove, fingertab or bare fingers. No sighting device of any kind may be used. A rest and plunger are all that may reside within the sight window of the bow. There shall be no markings on the bow or bow string, intentional or accidental, that could be construed as sighting marks. All arrows shall be of the same material and be uniform length and weight. String walking and face walking are not permitted. A maximum distance of 30 yards.

 

BOW HUNTER FINGER - Male and female. A compound, recurve or longbow shot with no restriction on sights or stabilizers. Must be shot with fingers directly contacting the bow string using a glove, fingertab or bare fingers. Maximum shooting distance is 45 yards.

 

BOW HUNTER RELEASE - Male and female. A compound, recurve or longbow shot with no restriction on stabilizers or style of release. A site shall have fixed pin, cross hair or circle style pins without a lens or magnification. If circle style pins are used, all circles must be the same size. Sights may not be adjusted after entering the shooting course. Maximum shooting distance is 50 yards.

 

OPEN - Male and female. A compound, recurve or longbow shot with no restriction on sights, stabilizers or style of release. Maximum shooting distance is 50 yards.

 

MONEY - All one class. A compound, recurve or longbow shot with no restriction on sights, stabilizers or style of release. Maximum shooting distance is 50 yards. 60% payback plus sponsor donations and trophy for first place.

 

6. RULE VIOLATIONS AND PROTESTS:

 

1. RULE VIOLATIONS
2. Any person in violation of the above rules may be disqualified. No warnings are necessary prior to imposing a disqualification.
3. Range and event officials are to be respected and have the authority to disqualify an archer from an event for unsafe behavior and/or violations of the above rules.
4. PROTESTS
5. An archer, upon the good faith belief of a rule violation may file a protest. No protests will be heard by the range officials unless the protest is accompanied by $25 and a written request for consideration that clearly outlines the basis for the protest. All protests must be turned in no later than one hour after the close of the shooting range at the end of the tournament. Decisions of the protest will be made prior to the conclusion of the event and awards may be issued at the conclusion of the event based on that decision. The decision will be final.
6. SCORING DISCREPANCIES
7. All signed score cards are final. If there is a discrepancy between cards the lower score will be used.