Several years ago Bob Pian and Janice Price started a tournament that became a staple to the Arizona archery community. The Iron Archer was born. Janice and Bob ran the tournament for several years. DSA would like to honor their contribution to the archery community by bringing back the.....
Desert Sky Archer's
Iron Archer
September 30-October 1, 2023
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Indoor Archery Range
4044 W Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Format:
- Saturday is a 60 Arrow qualifying indoor round-2 minute ends, 3 arrows per end.
- 18 Meters
- Sunday has the top 48 qualifiers shooting in flighted round robin matches. Recurve Olympic set scoring round.
- Archer's who qualify 49th and higher will receive a $15 refund via paypal.
- Belt Buckle given to the winner of each flight. There will be 8 flights.
- All archers are combined when deciding flights.
- Target Face will be World Archery Single Spot or Triangle only. Outer 10 scoring for Recurve, Fixed Pin and Barebow. Inner 10 Scoring for Compound.
- 5-5 Ties are decided by a single arrow shoot off. Closest to center wins.
- If an archer needs to withdraw during the round robin matches, that archer forfeits all matches. Wins will be given to any archer they have or will have shot against.
Barebow, Compound and Recurve will be based on World Archery Rules
Arrow Requirements (World Archery, Book 3):
11.1.7. Arrows of any type may be used provided they comply with the common meaning
of the word "arrow" as used in target archery, and do not cause undue damage to
target faces or butts.
11.1.7.1. An arrow consists of a shaft with a tip (point), nocks, fletching and, if desired, cresting. The maximum diameter of arrow shafts shall not exceed 9.3mm (arrow wraps shall not be considered as part of this limitation as long they do not extend further than 22cm toward the point of the arrow when measured from the throat - nock hole where the string sits - of the nock to the end of the wrap); the tips (points) for these arrows may have a maximum diameter of 9.4mm. All arrows of every athlete shall be marked with the athlete's name or initials on the shaft. All arrows used in any end shall be identical and shall carry the same pattern and colour(s) of fletching, nocks and cresting, if any. Tracer nocks (electrically/electronically lighted arrow nocks) are not allowed.
Archers must be a member of USA Archery. Click here for a temporary membership here. This cost is not included in tournament registration.
USA Archery Dress Code will be enforced
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
Athlete Code of Conduct
Waiver and Release of Liability
Tournament CONTACT Information:
Hosted by: .............................. Desert Sky Archers
Tournament Director: ............... Rick Bachman
Email ..................................... desertskyarchers@gmail.com
Phone Number..........................602-295-1639
Registration Fee is $65.
Late Registration after 12:01 AM September 26, 2023 is $95
No Refunds after September 26, 2023 10AM
Registration closes 7AM September 26, 2023
If an archer does not make the top 48 archers, they will receive a $15 refund via paypal.
Schedule:
Day 1 - Saturday September 30, 2023 18 Meters
Morning Shooting (600 Round)
Equipment inspection 8:00 AM
Official Practice 3 Ends 8:30 AM
Scoring Begins 1st – 30 arrows after official practice
Break Approximately 5 minutes
Scoring 2nd – 30 arrows
Afternoon Shooting (600 Round)
Equipment inspection 1:00 PM
Official Practice 3 Ends 1:30 PM
Scoring Begins 1st – 30 arrows after official practice
Break Approximately 10 minutes
Scoring 2nd – 30 arrows
Day 2 - Sunday October 1, 2023 18 Meters
Official Practice 3 Ends 8:30 AM
First Match immediately after official practice
Break after 3rd match
Award after final match completion