2027 Shamrock Slam
Steve Yee Archery Range
Ben Avery Shooting Facility-Indoor Range
April 24-25, 2027
Tournament Format
· Qualifying round of 20 ends
· 2 minute ends of 3 arrows
· Round Robin rounds using recurve set format-see rules
· 20 Yards
· NFAA Rules
· Vegas Target Face
· This is NOT USAA or WA Sanctioned tournament
· Qualifying round is used for DSA Buckle Series ranking. Archers are ranked against archers in their DSA Buckle Series division.
Shooting Rules-Qualifying Round
Each end (time period to shoot three arrows) shall be 2 minutes.
Archers will use bottoms up shooting. AB/CD shooting assignments.
An archer shooting before the whistle signaling a 2-minute end or after the time has lapsed will lose their highest scoring arrow or arrows equaling the number of errant arrows shot.
If more than 3 arrows are shot during an end, highest scoring arrow will be called a miss. Any number of arrows per spot. If an archer shoots less than 3 arrows if the omission is discovered before the end is officially completed and the line has not been cleared, archer may attempt to finish shooting the rest of their arrows; otherwise they shall be scored as misses.
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.
Archers may request a new target at any time. Judge does have right of refusal if the target face is barely used. Judge can require a target face change if the target is damaged enough to make arrow calls difficult.
Any archer conducting himself in an unsportsmanlike manner will be immediately disqualified and removed from the site.
Peak compound bow draw weight shall not exceed 60 lbs.
Maximum arrow shaft diameter allowed will be 27/64”, with a point diameter not to exceed 27/64”. The shaft diameter will include any wrap placed on the arrow and will include the size of the nock and the nock insert
If the arrow wrap, nock, or nock adapter exceed 27/64” inches and are embedded in the scoring area, the arrow shall be scored a miss.
Any equipment that impairs the hearing of the competitor, such as electronic voice communication devices, headsets or noise reduction devices will not be allowed on the shooting line.
Any archer that is hearing impaired must notify officials prior to shooting.
Arrow twirling will be permitted as long as it is not disruptive or dangerous to other archers or the event. A warning may be given by a tournament official if the twirling or handling of an arrow is deemed as disruptive or dangerous. Repeated violations may result in the removal of the archer from the competition at the tournament official's discretion.
Any target pin may be used as long as all 4 are identical, no more than 4 used. Maximum pin image size in any surface direction 1.5”
No archer shall draw a bow in any manner that if accidentally released could fly beyond a safety zone or a safety backstop. A warning will be given on the first instance. The second instance will require the removal of the archer from the event.
The maximum total width of the archer and their equipment may not extend into the adjacent shooting lanes.
Round Robins will but cut to the following groups. Top 6 Recurve Archers. Top 12 Barebow Archers, Top 30 Compound/Fixed Pin Archers.
These will be ranked into flights of six, genders combined. These six shoot round robins against each other. Archers that do not make the cut will receive a $15 refund via paypal withing 3 days completion of the tournament.
Protests: Any incident requiring 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 Tournament Rules Committee will be final. The $50 cash protest fee will be returned if the Tournament Rules Committee rules in favor of the protest. No protests are allowed during shoot offs, judges decisions are final. A judges arrow call can not be protested. In the protest, the protestor must supply the tournament or NFAA rule in question.
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 will be allowed. The archer shall be allowed to shoot any arrows missed during the 2 ends.
Shooting Rules-Round Robin Round
Each end (time period to shoot three arrows) shall be 2 minutes.
Bottom always shoots first
An archer shooting before the whistle signaling a 2-minute end or after the time has lapsed will lose their highest scoring arrow or arrows equaling the number of errant arrows shot.
If more than 3 arrows are shot during an end, highest scoring arrow will be called a miss. Up to all 3 arrows may be shot in same spot. If an archer shoots less than 3 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.
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.
Archers may request a new target at any time. Judge does have right of refusal if the target face is barely used. Judge can require a target face change if the target is damaged enough to make arrow calls difficult.
Any archer conducting himself in an unsportsmanlike manner will be immediately disqualified and removed from the site.
Peak compound bow draw weight shall not exceed 60 lbs.
Maximum arrow shaft diameter allowed will be 27/64”, with a point diameter not to exceed 27/64”. The shaft diameter will include any wrap placed on the arrow and will include the size of the nock and the nock insert
If the arrow wrap, nock, or nock adapter exceed 27/64” inches and are embedded in the scoring area, the arrow shall be scored a miss.
Any equipment that impairs the hearing of the competitor, such as electronic voice communication devices, headsets or noise reduction devices will not be allowed on the shooting line.
Any archer that is hearing impaired must notify officials prior to shooting.
Arrow twirling will be permitted as long as it is not disruptive or dangerous to other archers or the event. A warning may be given by a tournament official if the twirling or handling of an arrow is deemed as disruptive or dangerous. Repeated violations may result in the removal of the archer from the competition at the tournament official's discretion.
Any target pin may be used as long as all 4 are identical, no more than 4 used. Maximum pin image size in any surface direction 1.5”
No archer shall draw a bow in any manner that if accidentally released could fly beyond a safety zone or a safety backstop. A warning will be given on the first instance. The second instance will require the removal of the archer from the event.
The maximum total width of the archer and their equipment may not extend into the adjacent shooting lanes.
Protests: Any incident requiring 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 cash 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 Tournament Rules Committee will be final. The $50 cash protest fee will be returned if the Tournament Rules Committee rules in favor of the protest. No protests are allowed during shoot offs, judges decisions are final. . A judges arrow call can not be protested. In the protest, the protestor must supply the tournament or NFAA rule in question.
Equipment Failure: No make up arrows are allowed during round robin rounds for any reason.
Special Shamrock Slam Rules
1. Note any variation in rules from NFAA Rules
Scoring Rules-Qualification
BetweenEnds.com is the official electronic system for scoring. Archers will be assigned their shooting position. It is not first come first serve. Archers will be responsible for understanding the scoring procedures and verifying their scores.
A judge will make all decisions on scoring questionable arrows; their decisions are final.
All arrows must remain in the target, untouched, until scoring is completed.
Any archer intentionally touching any questionable arrow or any part of the target assembly (including other arrows, faces, pins, mat or stand) will result in the questionable arrow being scored in the lower scoring area. If it happens more than once, then the archer will be disqualified.
Vegas Target Face-X scored as X and is a 10, Outer 10 ring is a 10, 9, 8, 7 etc.
Arrows must touch the line to be in the next highest scoring area.
Any arrow that passes beyond the shooting line a distance greater than 3 Meter Line marked on the floor, is a shot arrow.
If an arrow is embedded in the target beyond the nock, a judge must be called and the arrow should not be touched. If the arrow is touched before the judge arrives, then the arrow is not scored. Judge will make the arrow call
Arrow Holes are marked. If a bounce out occurs, the archer steps back and raises their hand in inform a judge. Judge will decide how to proceed.
Each competitor must complete and sign their own scorecard. Both scorers must also sign it. When there is a difference on the two cards, the lowest score must be 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 considered valid, scorecards must be turned in within one hour of the final end.
All scoring on the official scorecard must be completed in ink. Any changes on the official scorecard must be agreed upon and initialed by all archers in the scoring group. Any archery turning in an incorrect scorecard will be subject to disqualification.
Scoring Rules-Round Robin Round
BetweenEnds.com is the official electronic system for scoring. Archers will be assigned their shooting position. It is not first come first serve. Archers will be responsible for understanding the scoring procedures and verifying their scores.
A judge will make all decisions on scoring questionable arrows; their decisions are final.
All arrows must remain in the target, untouched, until scoring is completed.
Any archer intentionally touching any questionable arrow or any part of the target assembly (including other arrows, faces, pins, mat or stand) will result in the questionable arrow being scored in the lower scoring area. If it happens more than once, then the archer will be disqualified.
Vegas Target Face X, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 etc.
Arrows must touch the line to be in the next highest scoring area.
Any arrow that passes beyond the shooting line a distance greater than 3 Meter Line marked on the floor, is a shot arrow.
If an arrow is embedded in the target beyond the nock, a judge must be called and the arrow should not be touched. If the arrow is touched before the judge arrives, then the arrow is not scored. Judge will make the arrow call
Arrow Holes are marked. If a bounce out occurs, the archer steps back and raises their hand in inform a judge. Judge will decide how to proceed.
Each competitor must complete and sign his own scorecard. Both scorers must also sign it. When there is a difference on the two cards, the lowest score must be 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 considered valid, scorecards must be turned in within one hour of the final end.
All scoring on the official scorecard must be completed in ink. Any changes on the official scorecard must be agreed upon and initialed by all archers and a judge in the scoring group. Any archery turning in an incorrect scorecard will be subject to disqualification.
Archer who wins a match gets a “W”. If a match has a 5-5 tie, a one arrow shoot off decides the winner.
If a one arrow shoot off is needed to decide winner, archers shoot on the target face style that they are competing on.
Archer who has most flight wins, is the flight winner. If there is a tie, a one arrow shoot off on the target face style they have been shooting on is used to decide winner.
If an archer misses their first end of official practice or their first end of any match, they are disqualified from the round robins.
There are no equipment or medical failures during round robins. No make up arrows.
DSA Dress Code Policy
Pay attention to rule concerning shoes
1. Must present a professional, athletic appearance (torn, ripped, or heavily soiled clothing articles are 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. Heel must be covered
8. At no time will any article that bears 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 is strictly prohibited, whether worn on the person or not. The Event Organizer is responsible for the enforcement of this policy in conjunction with the Chair of Judges (COJ) or their designee.
Policy Enforcement
• DSA officials have final discretion on the implementation of the Dress Code Policy.
• Should there be an actual or suspected violation of this policy on the field of play, during an event, Event Organizer and the Chair of Judges (COJ) or their designee immediately.
• Any violation of the Dress Code policy is subject archer’s allowance to shoot to be suspended immediately.
Divisions will be divided by bow type and age. Genders are combined.
Bow Types
- Barebow
- Recurve
- Compound/Fixed Pin Combined
Genders: Male and Female
Age Divisions-Cub, Youth, Young Adult, Adult 18-59, Senior 60+
Schedule
Saturday Morning April 24, 2027
Session 1-Qualifying
7:30AM Check In and Equipment Inspection
8:15AM Two Ends of Official Practice-Straight into scoring
Saturday Afternoon April 24, 2027
Session 2-Qualifying
12:30PM Check In and Equipment Inspection
1:15PM Two Ends of Official Practice-Straight into scoring
Sunday April 25, 2027 Round Robin Rounds-This will take all day
7:30AM Check In
8:00AM 2 Ends of official practice straight into matches, no break between matches so bring food.
Awards for top 3 in each flight.