Summer Sizzle — Tournament Format

• 40 ends of 3 arrows — 20 ends at each distance

• Saturday at 18M, Sunday at 25M — you shoot BOTH days

• Saturday: 40cm Single Spot or Vertical, 1 archer per target face

• Sunday: 60cm Single Spot or Vertical, 2 archers per target face

• 2-minute ends

• World Archery Rules

• USAA and WA Sanctioned this year

Please note: The combined 18/25 is no longer sanctioned by USA Archery or World Archery. NO COMBINED RECORDS CAN BE SET. However, the tournament will be sanctioned twice — once for 18 Meters and once for 25 Meters.

Registration

Registration is open until September 22nd, 2026 at 7:00 AM. DSA may close shooting times as the range becomes full. No refunds after September 23, 2026.

Schedule

Saturday, September 26, 2026 — 18 Meters

Session 1

• 7:15 AM — Check In

• 7:30 AM — Two Ends of Official Practice (straight into scoring)

Session 2

• 12:15 PM — Check In

• 12:45 PM — Two Ends of Official Practice (straight into scoring)

Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 25 Meters

Session 3

• 7:15 AM — Check In

• 7:45 AM — Two Ends of Official Practice (straight into scoring)

Session 4

• 12:15 PM — Check In

• 12:45 PM — Two Ends of Official Practice (straight into scoring)

Awards immediately following — Stuffed Animals!

Special Summer Sizzle Rules

1. 18M and 25M scores combined for winner.

2. Ties decided by higher 25M score, then 10's, then 9's.

3. Archer must keep the same type of target face across 18M and 25M. If an archer chooses 40cm Single Spot for 18M, they must shoot 60cm Single Spot for 25M. If an archer chooses Vertical for 18M, they must shoot Vertical for 25M.

Divisions

Divisions are divided by gender, bow type, and age.

Bow Types

• Compound — Modern Bowhunter shoots in this division

• Recurve

• Barebow

• Fixed Pin (Bowhunter)

USA Archery will adhere to the Compound Division of World Archery rules with the following exceptions:

• Sight: Any sight pin, ring, or dot used without the aid of magnification. A lens with zero magnification is allowable. Clarifiers and verifiers are permitted. No adjustments to equipment are allowed during a round.*

• Stabilizers: A front stabilizer (or a system including quick releases, enhancers and/or weights) may be used, but may not exceed twelve inches (12") in total length from the tip of the stabilizer (or system) to the point of attachment on the front of the riser provided by the manufacturer. A single rear stabilizer or single counterbalance weight system may be used, with no restriction in length as measured from the point of attachment on the riser.

• Outer 10-ring scoring — indoor.

• *Once the qualification round begins, no further adjustments are allowed. Each match during elimination rounds (if the tournament has elimination rounds) is its own "round," and adjustments can be made after each match.

Age Divisions

• U13 — through the year of their 12th birthday

• U15 — through the year of their 14th birthday

• U18 — through the year of their 17th birthday

• U21 — through the year of their 20th birthday

• Senior — any age

• Masters — year of their 50th birthday and thereafter

Age Calculator & Schedule: Event Rules — USA Archery

Shooting Rules

1. Each end (time period to shoot three arrows) shall be 2 minutes.

2. AB/CD shooting positions, alternating shooting. Odd ends AB shoots first; even ends CD shoots first.

3. An archer shooting before the whistle signaling a 2-minute end, or after the time has lapsed, will lose their highest scoring arrow(s) equaling the number of errant arrows shot.

4. If more than 3 arrows are shot during an end, the highest arrow will be called a miss. With the 3-spot, one arrow per spot; if more than one arrow is on a single spot, the higher arrow value is a miss.

5. If an archer shoots fewer than three arrows in one end and retires from the line, they may shoot the remaining arrows if the omission is discovered before the end is officially completed and the line has not been cleared; otherwise they shall be scored as misses.

6. An archer who purposely disfigures a target face to improve aiming (or for any other reason) may be disqualified. Arrow holes may be repaired, provided there is no delay to the round.

7. Archers may request a new target at any time. The judge has right of refusal if the target face is barely used, and may require a target face change if it is damaged enough to make arrow calls difficult.

8. Any archer conducting themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner will be immediately disqualified and removed from the site.

9. Peak compound bow draw weight shall not exceed 60 lbs.

10. Maximum arrow shaft diameter is 9.3mm, with a point diameter not to exceed 9.4mm. Shaft diameter includes any wrap placed on the arrow, the nock, and the nock insert.

11. If the arrow wrap, nock, or nock adapter exceeds 9.3mm and is embedded in the scoring area, the arrow shall be scored a miss.

12. Any equipment that impairs the hearing of the competitor — such as electronic voice communication devices, headsets, or noise reduction devices — is not allowed on the shooting line.

13. Any archer who is hearing impaired must notify officials prior to shooting.

14. Arrow twirling is permitted as long as it is not disruptive or dangerous to other archers or the event. A tournament official may issue a warning if the twirling or handling of an arrow is deemed disruptive or dangerous. Repeated violations may result in removal from the competition at the official's discretion.

15. Target pins allowed are those supplied by DSA.

16. No archer shall draw a bow in any manner that, if accidentally released, could fly beyond a safety zone or backstop. A warning is given on the first instance; the second instance requires removal from the event.

17. The maximum total width of the archer and their equipment may not extend into the adjacent shooting lanes.

Scoring Rules

BetweenEnds.com is the official electronic system for scoring. Archers will be assigned their shooting position — it is not first come, first serve. Archers are responsible for understanding the scoring procedures and verifying their scores.

1. A judge makes all decisions on scoring questionable arrows; their decisions are final.

2. All arrows must remain in the target, untouched, until scoring is completed.

3. Any archer intentionally touching a questionable arrow or any part of the target assembly (other arrows, faces, pins, mat, or stand) will have the questionable arrow scored in the lower scoring area. If it happens more than once, the archer will be disqualified.

4. The three-spot target face is scored on the gold (10, 9), red (8, 7), and blue (6) rings. The target face must be placed on the mat in an upright position. Compound is inner 10; all other divisions are outer 10.

5. Arrows must touch the line to be in the next highest scoring area.

6. Any arrow that passes beyond the shooting line a distance greater than the 3-Meter Line marked on the floor is a shot arrow.

7. If an arrow is embedded in the target beyond the nock, a judge must be called and the arrow should not be touched. If touched before the judge arrives, the arrow is not scored. If a judge cannot determine the value, it is considered a pass-through and re-shot. No arrows will be pushed back.

8. Bounce-outs: the archer raises their hand and informs the judge, who will advise what to do. Arrow holes are marked, so the impact point of a bounce-out should be discernible.

9. Each competitor must complete and sign their own scorecard. Both scorers must also sign it. When the two cards differ, the lowest score is taken. Scoring tablets and paper scorecards must be turned in at the scoring table in your assigned arena or hall immediately following shooting. To be valid, scorecards must be turned in within one hour of the final end.

10. All scoring on the official scorecard must be completed in ink. Any changes must be agreed upon and initialed by all archers in the scoring group. Any archer turning in an incorrect scorecard is subject to disqualification.

Equipment Failure

In the event of equipment failure, step back from the shooting line and raise your bow above your head. A judge will come to your assistance. The archer will have 2 ends of repair time without holding up the tournament. No practice end is allowed. The archer will be allowed to shoot any arrows missed during the 2 ends.

Protests

Any incident requiring an immediate decision must be brought to the attention of a judge. All protests must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Director within one hour of the conclusion of the round where the incident occurred, accompanied by $50 USD.

The Tournament Rules Committee will convene approximately 1 hour after the last scoring end of each day to decide the outcome of each protest. All decisions of the Committee are final. The $50 fee is returned if the Committee rules in favor of the protest.

No protests are allowed during shoot-offs — judges' decisions are final. A judge's arrow call cannot be protested. In the protest, the protestor must supply the tournament or World Archery rule in question.

USA Archery Dress Code Policy

Pay attention to the rule concerning shoes.

The USA Archery (USAA) Dress Code Policy applies to the following individuals when on the field of play at USAA Sanctioned Events: athletes, coaches, managers, credentialed media, team officials, tournament officials, and archer agents.

1. Must present a professional, athletic appearance (torn, ripped, or heavily soiled clothing is not allowed).

2. Shorts, skorts, and skirts must be professional in appearance and length.

3. Camouflage clothing is only disallowed for broadcast/live-streamed medal matches at national events and after the first cut at U.S. Team Trials events.

4. Denim is allowed, but must not be torn, ripped, or have holes.

5. Leggings (tight-fitting/yoga-type stretch pants) are allowed but must not be transparent/translucent above the knee.

6. Upper garments must cover the front and back of the body, and the midriff when at full draw. They must also have sleeves.

7. Shoes must cover the entire foot unless pre-approved by USAA due to an injury or disability. Sports/athletic shoes are recommended.

8. At no time will any article bearing wording, insignias, innuendo, or images determined to be offensive or inappropriate be allowed. All hate symbols and hate speech on clothing, personal effects, and your person are strictly prohibited.

Policy Enforcement

• DSA officials have final discretion on the implementation of the Dress Code Policy.

• Should there be an actual or suspected violation on the field of play during an event, report to the National Events Manager or Event Organizer and the Chair of Judges (COJ) or their designee immediately.

• Any violation is subject to disciplinary action pursuant to USAA's Disciplinary Proceedings and Grievance Policy.