Field archery is the discipline selected by the International Archery Federation (FITA) to feature on the Official Sports Program of The World Games. Field archery is often compared to golf, as the athletes walk a designated route in forests and fields and shoot at targets of known and unknown distances.
The sport of archery has several types of bows: the recurve bow (classic), the compound bow, the bare bow - all three are used in The World Games competition - and the longbow. The most common disciplines are Indoor Target Archery (distance 18 m) and Outdoor Target Archery with the distances 90 m, 70 m, 60 m, 50 m, and 30 m. In the Olympic Games the only distance is 70 m, it is shot in one-on-one match plays.
The sport of archery has several types of bows: the recurve bow (classic), the compound bow, the bare bow - all three are used in The World Games competition - and the longbow. The most common disciplines are Indoor Target Archery (distance 18 m) and Outdoor Target Archery with the distances 90 m, 70 m, 60 m, 50 m, and 30 m. In the Olympic Games the only distance is 70 m, it is shot in one-on-one match plays.
Field Archery Competition
Shot in three divisions (compound, recurve and bare bow).
Marked (known) and unmarked (unknown) distances; going from 5 to 60 meters, depending on the division.
Target sizes and positions have to be recognized by the archer
Requires shooting uphill and downhill, with varying shooting positions.
The arrow flight differs on a given distance due to the angle of the shot, which means that the archer must know by experience how
much to subtract or add due to the effects of gravity.
The archer needs to plan and experiment with clothing and equipment in order to be prepared for all eventualities, as he/she is to carry everything with him/her.
The target faces have six scoring zones; one is reserved for tie-breaking
The Qualification Round consists of two rounds of 24 targets each; one on a marked, the other on an unmarked course. The targets are arranged along a course with such difficulties in aiming and shooting as the terrain presents, and the spirit and traditions of the discipline require.
The top sixteen competitors in each division and class move to the Elimination Round and shoot twelve targets (6 marked and 6 unmarked). Thereafter, the top eight competitors in each division and class shoot twelve targets (6 marked and 6 unmarked).
In those two rounds, the time limit is four minutes. If a judge sees that an archer i
s taking too long to shoot, he will give him a warning. If this were to occur again, the judge would take away the archer's highest scoring arrow.
In the Finals Round, the top four competitors in each class and division shoot two matches (Semi-Finales) consisting of 4 marked targets. In the first match, the number one competitor shoots against the number four and the number two against the number three. Thereafter, the losers advance to the Bronze Medal Match, and the winners advance to the Gold Medal Match. Both matches consist of additional 4-marked targets. The four-minute limit is strictly applied and any arrow shot after the deadline will be withdrawn by the judge.
Shot in three divisions (compound, recurve and bare bow).
Marked (known) and unmarked (unknown) distances; going from 5 to 60 meters, depending on the division.
Target sizes and positions have to be recognized by the archer
Requires shooting uphill and downhill, with varying shooting positions.
The arrow flight differs on a given distance due to the angle of the shot, which means that the archer must know by experience how
much to subtract or add due to the effects of gravity.The archer needs to plan and experiment with clothing and equipment in order to be prepared for all eventualities, as he/she is to carry everything with him/her.
The target faces have six scoring zones; one is reserved for tie-breaking
The Qualification Round consists of two rounds of 24 targets each; one on a marked, the other on an unmarked course. The targets are arranged along a course with such difficulties in aiming and shooting as the terrain presents, and the spirit and traditions of the discipline require.
The top sixteen competitors in each division and class move to the Elimination Round and shoot twelve targets (6 marked and 6 unmarked). Thereafter, the top eight competitors in each division and class shoot twelve targets (6 marked and 6 unmarked).
In those two rounds, the time limit is four minutes. If a judge sees that an archer i
s taking too long to shoot, he will give him a warning. If this were to occur again, the judge would take away the archer's highest scoring arrow.In the Finals Round, the top four competitors in each class and division shoot two matches (Semi-Finales) consisting of 4 marked targets. In the first match, the number one competitor shoots against the number four and the number two against the number three. Thereafter, the losers advance to the Bronze Medal Match, and the winners advance to the Gold Medal Match. Both matches consist of additional 4-marked targets. The four-minute limit is strictly applied and any arrow shot after the deadline will be withdrawn by the judge.
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