RULES

  • 2-man team 3D archery shoot 

  • Bowhunter-style event with a mix of realistic and fun/challenging shots 

  • Designed for all skill levels 

  • Focus on competition + community + having a good time 

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Event Overview

  • 2-person teams only

  • Choose your own partner or sign up solo and get paired

Youth Shooters (15 & under)

  • Youth are welcome and can shoot with adults 

  • Youth scores will receive a handicap adjustment

  • Handicap is based on: 

  • Field averages 

  • Individual performance 

  • Applied after the shoot and carries into the shootdown

Traditional Shooters

  • Also eligible for handicap scoring 

  • Same system as youth division 

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Teams & Divisions

Allowed Equipment

  • Compound, Traditional, Longbow, Barebow 

  • Rangefinders (strongly encouraged) 

  • Binoculars 

  • All release types

Sights

  • Unlimited pins allowed 

  • Movable sights allowed 

  • ❌ No magnification lenses

Stabilizers

  • Max 15” total length

  • Measured from mounting point to end (including weights)

Arrows

  • Max size: 23 diameter

  • Field points only (no broadheads)

Speed

  • No FPS limit — bring the heat if you want 

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Equipment Rules

Basic Format

  • 1 arrow per shooter per target 

  • Scores from both teammates count toward team total

Redo Shot (Team Option)

  • Each team gets 1 redo for the entire course

  • Can be used on any target

  • Must be: 

  • Declared to the group 

  • Verified by another team (signature required)

Redo Rules

  • Shot replaces the original arrow score 

  • Only applies to the shooter taking the redo 

  • Cannot be saved for the shootdown

Special Case (Move-Up Targets)

  • Redo may be taken out of order if needed due to distance differences 

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Shooting Rules

Standard Scoring

  • 12 / 10 / 8 / 5 rings 

  • No 14 rings in the main course

Scorecards

  • Each target’s rules will be listed on your card 

  • Pay attention — some targets have custom scoring

Arrow Calls

  • Group decision (all teams) 

  • When in doubt: 

  • Take photos/video 

  • Staff will make final call if needed

Disputes

  • If staff is available → get a ruling 

  • If not: 

  • Mark score 

  • Document it 

  • Review later 

  • Final staff decision stands 

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Scoring System

Specialty Targets & Bonus Challenges

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Long Shot Scoring (65+ yards) 

  • Option to shoot: 

  • Full distance (risk/reward scoring) 

  • Halfway marker (standard scoring)

Long shot scoring: 

  • 12 = 20 

  • 10 = 16 

  • 8 = 12 

  • 5 = 8 

The Marble Shot

  • Shooter drops a marble → must draw and shoot before it hits the tray 

  • If the shot is not released before the sound → score = 0 

Rules:

  • Your partner should film the shot 

  • If there is a dispute: 

  • Video will be reviewed by staff 

  • ❌ No video = score will be recorded as 0 

👉 Be a good teammate—get the video. This one’s meant to be fun, not frustrating.

Yardage & Shooting Positions

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  • Distances: 15–100 yards 

  • Each target includes: 

  • Marked shooting position (cone/flag) 

  • Shooting ring → both feet must be inside

❌ Shooting outside the ring = 0 score

Group Setup

  • 3 teams per group (6 shooters)

Shotgun Start

  • Teams assigned starting target 

  • Must be at station 5 minutes before start 

Shooting Order

  • Shooting order is pre-assigned by BRATS & BOWS staff 

  • You’ll receive your order in your registration packet 

  • The order rotates throughout the course

Example Rotation:

Let’s say your team is Team 1 in your group:

  • You shoot 1st on targets: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19 

  • You shoot 2nd on targets: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20 

  • You shoot last on targets: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21

This rotation continues the entire course so everyone gets a fair mix of shooting positions.

Pace of Play

  • No strict time limit 

  • Just be ready when it’s your turn 

If Groups Fall Behind

  • Keep it moving 

  • Friendly razzing is allowed… within reason 😄 

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Course Format & Flow

⚠️ WHEN IN DOUBT — CHECK IT OUT ⚠️ 

If there is any question whether the target is clear: 

  • The last shooter in the rotation will be sent forward to verify 

  • Do not assume—go check 

Holding up the field is never more important than safety. 

Range Safety 

  • Always confirm the range is clear before shooting 

  • Communicate with groups ahead and behind you 

  • Yell “CLEAR” when it is safe to shoot 

Shooter Responsibility 

Safety is 100% the shooter’s responsibility. 

We take this seriously. 

  • Anyone acting in an unsafe manner will be: 

  • Removed from the event 

  • Disqualified from all prizes 

No exceptions. 

Arrow Retrieval 

  • Never leave someone alone behind a target 

  • Always have someone in front of the target watching 

  • Last person leaving the target must call “CLEAR” to the next group 

Clothing 

  • Camo is fine—we get it, we all wear it 

  • But let’s be honest… the targets aren’t going anywhere 

👉 Bright colors are encouraged for safety and visibility 

Equipment Safety 

  • ❌ No broadheads 

  • Inspect your gear before shooting 

Alcohol 

  • Not allowed during the event

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Safety Rules (Non-Negotiable)

  • Be respectful 

  • Keep it safe 

  • Keep it fun 

This is a competitive event—but it’s built on community first.
No drama, no nonsense.

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Conduct & Culture

Event Schedule

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  • 8:30 AM – Registration + practice 

  • 10:30 AM – Shotgun start

Post-Shoot:

  • Lunch 

  • Head-to-head shootdown 

  • 🎯 Novelty shots 

  • Raffles + wrap-up

Goal: wrapped up by 3:00 PM

Awards & Prizes

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  • Top teams receive prizes 

  • 🎯 One random team wins the same prize as 1st place 

  • Top 8 teams qualify 

  • Bracket-style head-to-head 

  • 5-target shootdown course 

  • Scores reset to zero

Matchups

  • 1 vs 8 

  • 2 vs 7 

  • 3 vs 6 

  • 4 vs 5

Shooting Order

  • Lower seed shoots first on: 

  • Targets 1, 3, 5 

  • Higher seed shoots first on: 

  • Targets 2, 4

Tiebreakers

  • Sudden death on new targets until winner is decided 

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Shootdown Format

  • Rain or shine event 

  • Severe weather: 

  • Delays or cancellations possible 

  • Teams will be notified 

Rescheduling 

  • New date OR refund options provided 

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Weather Policy

Penalties

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  • Wrong shooting position → 0 score 

  • Shooting out of turn → warning 

  • Running out of arrows → remaining shots = 0 

  • Incorrect or illegible scorecard → team score = 0

👉 When in doubt, ask. We’ll make the call.

Spectators, Kids & Pets

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  • Spectators welcome 

  • Youth shooters (15 & under) allowed (with handicap) 

  • ❌ No dogs allowed 

Final Note

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This event is built to be competitive, but more importantly—it’s built to be fun.

Help us keep it that way.