DIRECTORS:
Cory Woolson, Steven Coleman
ASSISTANTS:
Diana and Terry LaBeau
OFFICIAL:
Ricky Hoyle
COVID19 POLICY: Please refer to our COVID19 policy by clicking here.
FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL:
In an effort to fulfill our mission of fostering worldwide peace, health and friendship, we are excited to announce, on our 36th anniversary, the Friendship Festival. We invite all athletes and their friends, volunteers, sponsors and community members to join us for six nights of food, fun, entertainment and friendship. The festival will provide flexibility for participants to attend at their convenience on any or all nights of what is sure to be a new favorite opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones regardless of your sport.
SCHEDULE:
Monday, Oct. 9
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Official practice with line control, Equipment inspection available.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
8:15 am - 9:00 am - Check-in - Games ID badge required
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Two warm-up ends at 60 yards
9:30 am - 5:00 pm - Official scoring (includes one practice end before 50 and 40 yard distances)
Wednesday, Oct. 11
8:15 am - 9:00 am - Check-in - Games ID badge required
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Two warm up-ends at 60 yards
9:30 am - 5:00 pm - Official scoring (includes one practice end before 50 and 60 yard distances)
Breaks - There will be no extended breaks for lunch. A 15-minute break will be taken after both the 60 yard and 50 yard distance to allow for snacks and beverages. Lunch will be available for a reasonable fee at the venue
VENUE: Washington County Legacy Park Fairgrounds - 5500 West 700 South, Hurricane
DIVISIONS: 5-Year Age Brackets: 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+, 90+, 95+, 100+
Games officials reserve the right to cancel any event or combine age divisions due to insufficient entries.
SPORT FEE: $30 Per Person
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Early Bird Deadline (Save $20) – August 1
Final Registration Deadline – September 1
REGISTRATION RULES:
• Participation will be limited to the first 168 Athletes.
• All athletes are required to read and understand the rules.
• Archers should be able to keep their arrows on the target at 60, 50 and 40 yards.
• For equipment questions and rulings refer to :
National Field Archery Association (NFAA): https:/www.nfaausa.com or National Senior Games (NSG): nsga.com
• Archers may compete in one of the following classes (NSGA classes in parentheses, for reference):
Freestyle Limited Compound - (Compound Fingers - with sights)
Freestyle Compound - (Compound Release)
Barebow Compound - (Barebow Compound - no sights)
Freestyle Limited Recurve - ( Recurve - with sights)
Barebow Recurve - (Barebow Recurve - no sights)
Freestyle Bowhunter - (Compound Release)
Freestyle Bowhunter Limited - (Compound Fingers - with sights)
Traditional/Longbow - (Barebow Recurve - no sights)
FORMAT / RULES:
• Archers must provide their own bows and target arrows
• The “900” American round will be shot each day as follows:
2 ends of practice and 5 ends of six arrows from 60 yards
1 end of practice and 5 ends of six arrows from 50 yards
1 end of practice and 5 ends of six arrows from 40 yards
• The maximum time permitted for an archer to shoot an end of six arrows is five minutes
• Shoes covering the entire foot required on the field at all times.
• The Director of Shooting shall be advised if an archer, when drawing back the string of his bow uses any technique which, in the opinion of the judges, could allow the arrow, if accidentally released, to fly beyond a safety zone. If the archer persists in using such a technique, he shall, in the interest of safety, be asked by the Games Director or DOS to stop shooting immediately and to leave the field. Archers must draw back with the arrow pointed at the target, not at the sky
MEDALS: In each class and age division, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three scores. There will be no tie-breakers. Ties will be given identical medals.
