What is 3-D Archery?

3-D archery is an archery course where archers shoot at realistic three-dimensional animal targets. Scores are based on the location of shot placement.  For instance a heart shot rewards the most points - 10.  A shot just outside the heart area (the lungs) awards 8 points. Any hit on the target outside these two areas gets a score of 5. Hooves or horns count zero.

Shooters are separated by category, which is determined by the type of bow, sex of the shooter, and age - see "classes" below.  Different categories of shooters compete from different distances. 

 

	3-D Tournament Rules & Classes
Equipment:	Traditional Archery Equipment Only - Longbows & Selfbows are bows that form one continuous arc with the string touching only at the string nocks and are shot off the shelf or the knuckle. Recurves are those bows that the ends of the limbs curve back toward the back of the bow (the part of the bow opposite the side with the string) and the string lies on the limb directly below the string nocks.  If the shelf of the recurve bow has a radius so that is can not be shot off the shelf then a stick-on rest will be allowed.
	Arrows - Longbows & Selfbows may shoot wood arrows only. Recurves may shoot wood, aluminum, or carbon arrows.
	Anchor Points -        Archers shall have only one anchor point.  String walking is not allowed. The index finger must touch the arrow either below or above the arrow  Misc - No Stabilizers No Mechanical Releases No Sights
MISC RULES:	Language - Archery is a family sport so the use of foul language is not tolerated.  Any person using foul or abusive language shall be asked to leave.  Clothing - Any person wearing clothing with foul language, inappropriate pictures or artwork displayed shall be asked to change their clothing or cover up the offensive matter.
CLASSES:	Men's Recurve Men's Longbow Men's Selfbow Women's Recurve Women's Longbow Women's Selfbow Youth (ages 14 to 18) Cub (ages 10 to 13) Pewee (ages 9 & under)
Tournament Cost:	Members		Non-Members:
	Adult & Youth:	$5.00	Adult & Youth:	$10.00
	Family:	$8.00	Family:	$15.00
	Cubs:	FREE	Cubs:	$  5.00
	Pewee:	FREE	Pewees:	FREE

   

Lost Tribe wants everyone who participates in our tournaments to enjoy themselves in a family-friendly atmosphere.  We actively promote the sport of traditional archery to future generations. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for the Lost Tribe club including the rules or classes for the 3D tournaments, please contact our president, Bill Bigham.

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Created and maintained by Robin Seratt, a founder and life member of Lost Tribe Traditional Archers of TN
Date last revised: 04/14/2010 
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