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Setup 1.Ranges are to consist of 3-D type targets of any brand with the official THE scoring areas as described in the "Scoring" section. 2.Targets must be in good enough condition to prevent an arrow from passing through the vital area of the target. In the case of a target reaching the pass-through state (arrows passing completely through the target and/or passing through to or beyond the fletchings.) during a tournament, all shooters in the tournament shall receive a 15 score for that target. 3.All THE events must consist of 30 shots. 4.#Targets are to be set at unmarked distances up to the following: (+/- one yard for range finder differences) a)50 yards maximum from the orange stake b)40 yards maximum from the green stake c)30 yards maximum from the white stake d)20 yards maximum from the blue stake e)10 yards maximum from the red stake (clarification point-colors may differ so long as shooters are notified of changes.) .#Targets must be distinguishable. Obstruction of the vital area is legal, so long as it is possible for the arrow to travel a path to a portion of the vital that must contain the entire 12 and 15 ring of the target by the shooter sitting, kneeling, leaning, twisting, and/or using arrow arch. (clarification point-this rule is not allowing for "trashy" shots, however blowing grass, small vines, light leaves, etc are considered acceptable obstructions so long as they cannot be altered by shooters arrows during the event. Shooters may protest any such shots. See "Protest" section.) 6.All targets must be positioned in a broadside position unless they have the appropriate score rings to support proper shot placement from other shooting angles. Head shots are not allowed. (clarification point-targets may be angled slightly so long as the intended shot placement point-the 15 ring-would still constitute a double-lung pass through on the animal target in question for all stakes.) 7.In the event that a target has multiple scores zones visible to shooters at the same time, a picture of the target showing the intended score zone must be at the back stake or all shooters will receive a 15 for that target. (clarification point-other pre-approved methods of alleviating confusion may be accepted as well.) Scoring 1.For all shooting events sanctioned by Deerman's THE 3-D, the scoring must be as follows: 15-smallest ring inside score rings 12-ring inside vital area 10-vital area -5 -any part of animal outside the vital area 0- all misses or glace offs (hooves & antlers) In Cub classes, all negative 5 scores count as 0. In Mighty Mite & PeeWee classes, all negative 5 scores count as positive 5. (This is being done to encourage these young archers.) 2.# A combination of center and lower score zones will be allowed. Ranges must set like targets in consecutive order.(i.e.1- 10 lower ring, 11-30 center ring.) Center rings will be used at the World Championships. 3.There must be two score keepers at sanctioned events. 4.All registration information and shooting information on each scorecard must be filled out legibly or the shooter will be disqualified. This includes classes, dates, contact info, etc. Any space on the scorecard that does not pertain to the shooter should have "N/A" written in the blank. 5.#Shots must be scored by both score keepers before arrows are pulled. Early pulled arrows receive a negative 5. Repeat offenders may be disqualified this is at the groups discretion. 6.To score, arrows must be stuck in the target. (Arrows must be judged while in target, not after being pulled.) 7.If two or more parts of a broken arrow are stuck in the target, the shooter only receives a score if the actual target point is present and stuck in the target. 8.Upon final tally, tie scores will be broken based on the following: a) the least # of -5's b) the least # of 0's c) the most # of 15's d) the most # of 12's e) the most # of 10's In the event of a perfect tie, a sudden death style tie-breaker will be based on the scorecards from that shoot starting with shot number one on the card. (It is the responsibility of the shooter to make sure that the score keeper starts the scorecard on the correct line corresponding to the target number on which their groups starts.) Beyond that will be a sudden death shoot-off in which a shoot official will judge all scoring and line calls. 9.# An arrow that strikes a second arrow on the way to the target and physically marks the nock or shaft of that arrow, will receive the same score as the arrow regardless of were any deflection may have placed the arrow. 10.#If an arrow is touching the line, the shooter receives the higher score. (clarification point-touching means NO visible space between the arrow shaft and the outer edge of the line in question.) 11.#If a group is unable to reach a majority ruling on a line call, the shooter shall receive the benefit of the doubt with the higher score. (Clarification point-just as a tie goes to the runner in baseball. If it is so close to the line that you are unsure if it is or is not touching call it in and move on.) Classes 1.#Classes will be separated into 4 divisions: 3-D, Hunter, Traditional, and Youth. 3-D Division - # Magnification is legal in all 3D Divisional Classes a)Open-50 yard max-any bow, any sight devise, any release b)Fixed-50 yard max-any bow, stationary sight devise, any release c)Speed-50 yard max-any bow, any sight, any release; arrows must weigh at least 5 grains per pound of shooting weight. Shooting weight is defined as the max. draw weight that is obtained within the max. draw cycle. Shooters will be allowed 5 grains for scale differences measured by the day's official scales. d)#Fingers-40 yard max-any bow, any sight, no release only finger protection. e)Novice Men-40 yard max-any bow, any sight, any release, beginning class for those shooting scores of 300 or below. If a shooter breaks the 300 rule at any THE sanctioned event, they may no longer enter in this class. The shooter may drop back in the event that he/she does not place in the top 50% at 3 consecutive shoots. (ATTENTION: If you sandbag in this class just to win a title SHAME ON YOU! Sandbagging not only hurts you as a shooter it directly hurts the growth of our sport and is obvious to everyone around you! Due to risk of sandbagging, no records will be held in Novice Classes.) f)Women-40 yard max-female, any bow, any sight, any release g)Novice Women-30 yard max-female, any bow, any sight, any release, beginning class for those shooting a score of 300 or below. If a shooter breaks the 300 rule at any THE sanctioned event, they may no longer enter in this class. The shooter may drop back in the event that she does not place in the top 50% at 3 consecutive shoots. (ATTENTION: If you sandbag in this class just to win a title SHAME ON YOU! Sandbagging not only hurts you as a shooter it directly hurts the growth of our sport and is obvious to everyone around you! Due to risk of sandbagging, no records will be held in Novice Classes.) h)Seniors-40 yard max-50 & over, any bow, any sight, any release i)#3D Single Pin-40 yard max-stationary sight devise with single pin, any release (single-pin pendulum sights are allowed. A moveable site devise is legal so long as it is rendered unmoveable. A popular method of this is two zip ties.) j)#Money-shoots from respectable stake from class in this division (novice not included)-all-on-all competition. This class will not receive any award other than money. May pay entry for Money class + entry for 3D class to compete in both classes from one round. If multilple rounds are being shot, money rounds must be shot first. Entry Fees: $30 at all major THE events & $40 at the World Champs Payback: 50% at all events, following scale below: # of Shooters 1st 2nd3rd 4th5th 1- 5 100% - - - - 6 -10 60%40%- - - 11 - 15 50%30%20% - - 16 - 20 50%25% 15%10%- 21 or more 50% 25% 12.5% 7.5% 5% Hunters Division - # any bow, stationary sight devise (pendulum sights are also allowed) NO Magnification of any kind, any release, stabilizers up to 12 inches, and arrows must have screw in points. (Due to rapid changes in advancing technology, any new equipment being promoted for "hunters" such as the Turbo Hunter Nock, which would not meet the afore mentioned requirements, will be accepted into the Hunter Division.) a)Hunters-40 yard max- follows all guidelines of this division b)Novice-30 yard max - beginning class for those shooting a score of 300 or below. If a shooter breaks the 300 rule at any THE sanctioned event, they may no longer enter in this class. The shooter may drop back in the event that she does not place in the top 50% at 3 consecutive shoots. (ATTENTION: If you sandbag in this class just to win a title SHAME ON YOU! Sandbagging not only hurts you as a shooter it directly hurts the growth of our sport and is obvious to everyone around you! Due to risk of sandbagging, no records will be held in Novice Classes.) c)Barebow-30 yard max-any bow, any arrow rest, no release other than finger protection d)#Single Pin-30 yard max-stationary sight devise with single pin, any release (single-pin pendulum sights are allowed. A moveable site devise with no magnification is legal so long as it is rendered unmoveable. A popular method of this is two zip ties.) Traditional Division - any traditional bow with no sights. A rest and plunger are all that may reside within the sight window. There will not be any type of draw check on the bow or string. Must be shot with glove, finger tab, or bare fingers. a)Traditional-30 yard max-must follow rules of division b)Traditional Novice-20 yard max-beginning class for those shooting a score of 300 or below. If a shooter breaks the 300 rule at any THE sanctioned event, they may no longer enter in this class. The shooter may drop back in the event that he/she does not place in the top 50% at 3 consecutive shoots. (ATTENTION: If you sandbag in this class just to win a title SHAME ON YOU! Sandbagging not only hurts you as a shooter it directly hurts the growth of our sport and is obvious to everyone around you! Due to risk of sandbagging, no records will be held in Novice Classes.) c)Womens-20 yard max-female #Youth Division - all youth classes a)Youth-40 yard max-age 15-17, any bow, any sight, any release b)Intermediate Youth-30 yard max-age 12-14, any bow, any sight, any release c)Cubs-20 yard max-age 9-11, any bow, any sight, any release d)#Mighty Mite-10 yard max-age 8 & under, any bow, any sight, any release e)#PeeWee-yardage at adults discretion-age 8 & under, any bow, any sight, any release, non-competitive f)Traditional Youth-20 yard max-age 12-15, must follow Traditional guidelines g)Traditional Cub-10 yard max-age 11 & under, must follow Trad guidelines 3.All age and gender related classes are optional. 4.All classes that are determined by age (PeeWee, Mighty Mite, Cub, Youth, Seniors) will be as of January 1st. Shooters will not advance to higher classes until the conclusion of the current year's World Championship. 5.It is the responsibility of the shooter to know all the rules pertaining to his/her class and make sure he/she is assigned the proper class, shooting stake, and range. Once a shooter shoots their first target he/she may not change classes. If the shooter does not qualify to shoot a class entered by mistake, shooter is disqualified from the tournament. No refund will be issued. 6.#Each Class shall shoot from the following shooting stakes: a)Orange (50 max) - Open, Fixed, Speed b)Green (40 max) - Seniors, Hunters, Women, 3D Youth, 3D Single Pin, Fingers c)White (30 max) - Single Pin, Barebow, Traditional, Nov Women, 3-D Int Youth d)Blue (20 max) - Trad Novice, Trad Youth, Trad Women, 3-D Cubs e)Red (10 max) - Trad Cubs, Trad Intermediate Youth, Mighty Mite 7.#Any person considered PRO or Semi-PRO in any other organization will not be tied to that status by THE. At this time, THE does not feel there is a large enough gap in shooters abilities to warrant pro classes. 8.Youth shooters may "test" their abilities in a higher age bracket a maximum of 2 times during a shooting year. After the 3rd entry in a higher age bracket they must stay in the higher bracket for the duration of the year. Youth shooters who choose to shoot in a higher age bracket more than twice during a year will only be allowed to drop back if they do not average in the upper 20% of the class in the tournaments in which they have competed throughout a shooting year. Shooter may not drop back until the conclusion of the shooting year. Youth shooters of a higher age bracket will not be allowed to drop back to a lower age bracket for any reason. Shooting 1.When shooting, the shooter must touch the stake with some portion of his/her body. 2.There is to be no discussion of yardage until the target has been shot by each shooter in the group. Discussion is restricted only to shooters who have shot said target. 3.Stakes farthest from the target must be shot first unless otherwise directed. 4.All groups must shoot from multiple stakes where applicable. All targets must be shot before any advancement to pull arrows. If a shooter shoots the same target twice, the score of the second arrow will be counted as a 0. If the majority of the group cannot decide which arrow was shot second, the higher score will be counted as 0. 5.There is a 2 minute maximum time for the first shooter, and 1 minute maximum time for following shooters. This time is to begin when: a)1st shooter of the group - as soon as the target is cleared by the preceding group or when the target is unoccupied, as soon as your group reaches the target. b)following shooters - when the shooter preceding you releases his/her arrow. 6.#There is a 5-hour maximum time to complete the course. This allows for the time allotted to a 5-person shooting group plus 2-hours to walk and score arrows. Any shooter still on a range after this time limit will be disqualified. Range officials may extend this time if terrain, weather, course layout, etc. 7.It is the each shooter response ability to see that his/her group stays with the time limits. If you are part of a group that is over their time limit you will be disqualified. 8.A controlled letdown must be verbally announced prior to the shot and/or the string release of the arrow. If an arrow is launched down-range during a controlled letdown, it may be re-shot without penalty unless the arrow hits the target. 9.If a shooter launches an arrow out of his/or reach during the process of coming to full draw may reshoot the arrow without penalty so long as the entire group agrees that it was not an intentional release, and the shooter had not yet reached full draw. Unless they hit the target. 10.Any arrow that can be reached by the shooter while still touching the stake may be re-shot without penalty so long as it is not touching the target. 11.#If any part of the archer's equipment fails during a shot, that arrow maybe re-shot after the repair has been made. This only applies to the target the shooter is at when he/she realizes that the malfunction has occurred. 12.Shooters may alter obstructions that can be reached while they are touching the stake. Any altering of obstructions down-range may result in disqualification. #Gentleman Rules 1.#If a shooter approaches the shooting stake, prepares to take the shot and realize that an arrow that has previously been shot is obstructing his shot placement. He/she may request that the arrow be removed Shooters may not request the removal of their own arrow. If two or more shooters have shot said target then all that have shot the target should advance score all arrows and remove them from the target. If only the shooter who's arrow is in question has shot said target then only that shooter will advance, score and pull his own arrow. (Anyone taking the opportunity to cheat, shame on you.) 2.# Play-Through Rule - any "fast shooting" group must be allowed to pass through and shoot ahead of any group. This allows "fast shooting" groups not to get frustrated at the wait and slower groups who are still within the time guidelines to shoot without feeling pressured to hurry. 3.#Gallery rule- a shooter has the right to ask that the Gallery- any person or persons that are with his hearing distance please be quiet while he/she is shooting. 4.#If any shooter flairs up in anger and threatens another shooter for any reason that shooter may be disqualified on the spot. ("Fighting is against the rules and it doesn't matter why.") Grouping 1.There must be at least three people assigned to a shooting group and with not more than five (unless a shoot official orders for more or less shooters under extenuating circumstances. However, groups of less than three shooters MUST be accompanied by a shoot official.) 2.Groups will be divided at random. 3.Once a shooter begins shooting a course, he/she must finish with group unless re-assigned by a shoot official. Equipment 1.#Deerman's THE 3-D adheres to the maximum arrow speed of 290 feet per second for all classes (except the Speed class). NO MARGIN OF ERROR WILL BE ALLOWED. In other words 291 will be disqualified. As measured by the host ranges official crone-graph. (What yours said at home doesn't matter.) 2.#Range finding devices are not allowed on any of the shooting ranges regardless of use. Binoculars (hand held) will be allowed with no power restrictions. The use of a shooters equipment or any part of the body as a range finding devise is a violation of this rule. Cameras may used only for photography purposes (not as a range finding devise) after shots have been taken. 3.#No manual adjustment to the peak bow weight will be allowed after the shooter has started an event. 4.Equipment failures are determined by the shooter. The shooter must have his/her scorecard initialed by the entire group as an equipment failure. The score cards of the shooter with the equipment will be totaled and initialed by group score keepers before leaving the range. At that time, the shooter with the failure only must proceed forward through the course to the range headquarters and notify a range official. The shooter has 30 minutes from that point to make repairs and check equipment on practice range and chronograph before checking back in at the range headquarters for re-entry. If there are three or more shooters remaining in the group, they may continue shooting. If two or less shooters remain, they must join the following group or wait for a range official to join the group before continuing. All persons re-entering the range must be escorted by a range official. Any shooter not following these guidelines may be disqualified. 5.The top three shooters in each class will have their equipment checked; other shooters will be checked at random. Entry Fees & Awards 1.Minimum entry fees for all amateur classes are as follows: Un-titled Qualifier - $15, State Triple Classics - $20, & State Championships - $25. 2.#The type of awards given in each of the classes will be chosen by the range manager. State Champions will be awarded Silver buckles. Furthermore, awards may be held over for personalization and mailed to winners. If there are less than 3 shooters entered in a class, that class is non-competitive. The awards chart follows: # of Shooters # of Placings to be Awarded 1 - 2non-competitive; title only 3 - 9 1st - - 10 - 14 1st 2nd - 15 or more 1st 2nd3rd STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ONLY # of Shooters # of Placings to be Awarded 1 - 9 1st - - 10 - 14 1st 2nd - 15 or more 1st 2nd3rd 3.#Shooters may wish to compete for Deerman of the Year. This is a competition of the highest accumulation of points in 5 events in your Division. To qualify shooters must enter at least one Regular World Qualifier Event, one State Championship & one State Triple Classic Event all in the same class. Shooters may compete in as many THE events as they wish. However only the top five scores will be tallied. If a shooter competed in the previous World Championship, the shooter may use this in place of one of the shoots required for qualification to Deerman of the Year. Shooter of the Year will be awarded in each Division (3D, Hunter, Traditional, Youth). Each Shooter of the Year will receive an entry fee pass card for the following archery season and a THE Membership Card. Entry Fees to all THE shoots for the following year are paid by THE with this pass including the World Championships. Protesting 1.Protest of another shooter is to be filed with Deerman's THE 3-D. Protest must be made within 48 hours of the incident in question. No protest will be heard by any person until a $50 protest fee along with a detailed written protest is sent to Deerman's THE 3-D. Final ruling will be made within ten days of the event. (clarification point-there is no fee for shot protest.) 2.If a shooter wishes to protest the legality of a shot he must refuse to shoot the target having his card initialed by the group as a protest and circle the number of that target. After the shooter shoots the target, no protests of will be heard. When the protesting shooter finishes that round, he/she will be allowed to return to the target with a range official and explain the protest. If the range official agrees that the target is not legal, all shooters will receive 15 points for that target. However if the range official does not agree with the protest, the shooter may then shoot the target for a score or refuse to shoot the target and receive a zero. If the shooter in question is possibly in contention of breaking a record he /she may wish to shoot the target even if the range official agrees to throw out the shot. The range officials ruling is final. Qualifying for World 1.All shooters paying an entry fee for any Deerman's THE 3-D event will receive an invitation to the World Championship for that year. (Rain out events included. Any paid entry fee may count as qualification for to Deerman of the Year.) 2.Anyone involved with setup of the shooter stakes at a THE event is not eligible to win a placing at there own event. Setup crew may set up targets and other aspects of the range and still be eligible to compete. If the event is a multi-start event, a second crew may move the stake or stakes that said setup crew member or members would be shooting from a minimum of +/- one yard for secondary shoot time allowing the initial crew to compete. However, anyone involved with setup qualifies for an invitation to the World Championship. They may also turn in a score card for Deerman shooter of the year competition. 3.#Range Managers and THE Staff may extend a special invitation to the World Championship to anyone they feel has justifiable reason for not attending a qualifier. Special Invitation may not be given to the same individual on a repeated basis. Range managers have the right to ask for the entry fee of the qualifier in return for the invitation (allowing that all shooters paid entry to a Qualifier). Miscellaneous 1.The Deerman's THE 3-D shoot calendar is defined from Championship to Championship. 2.Littering the tournament grounds will not be tolerated. Any shooter caught littering may be disqualified. 3.No alcoholic beverages may be carried or consumed on any range or practice area by anyone during shooting hours. Also any person thought to be intoxicated at an event will be asked to leave the premises. Law enforcement officers will be called if necessary. This rule MUST be enforced at all THE sanctioned events. 4.The press and spectators are welcome at all THE events so long as they do not interfere with any shooters ability to compete. 5.All world records can only be set at a Deerman's THE 3-D Championship tournaments. All state records can only be set at the Deerman's THE State Championship tournament for that state. 6.If any type of circumstance arises that these rules do not cover, the range manager will make the final ruling. The incident is to be reported to Deerman's THE 3-D officials for review and the addition of a new rule. Regardless of how the rule is written, the original decision will stand for that instance. 7.Range managers have the authority to modify any rule that is necessary to accommodate a handicap shooter. 8.All rules and guidelines apply to everyone, including all Range & THE Officials, Members, Reps, Hosts, Competitors, Spectators, Press, etc. 9.#To compete in any State or Regular events hosted by THE, the shooter does not have to be a resident of the state where shoot is being held, qualify to compete, or be a THE member. Qualification is only required for the World Championship. 10.No World or State record maybe broken by points gained due to protest. However if the record in question is broken without counting the points gained in protest, then the record will stand at score accumulated without the protest points. 11.Novice shooters will not be bumped from said class by points gained due to protest. 12.All interpretations of the rules in this rulebook begin and end with the THE executive staff. # marks all rules with 2005 corrections 2005 Rulebook |
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