The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Fifth Annual West VirginiaArchery in the SchoolsStateTournament

Charleston Civic Center

March 27, 2010

Official Rules

Deadline: Sign-up byFebruary 26, 2010 - Schools interested in participating in the“Fifth Annual West Virginia Archery in the SchoolsState Tournament”have until February 26thto register. Registration forms received after this date maynot be accepted.

Registration items are located on our website at: Note there is a two-step registration process – items must be received by the DNR by the registration deadline by both mail and email. The following registration items must be completed and received by the DNR by the February 26, 2010 deadline:

  • Mailed:
  • 2010 AIS State Tournament Instructors Acknowledgement Form (each instructor for each divisional team or partial team)
  • $10 non-refundable registration fee/student (single check or money order for each divisional team) (Maximum $120 – no fee for alternates)
  • Printout of the 2010AIS State Tournament Divisional TeamRegistration Form (for each divisional team or partial team) (To save space, please do not use all caps or the word “School”)
  • Printout of the Registration For Coaches Form (for each divisional team or partial team)
  • Emailed (as attachments):
  • 2010AIS State Tournament Divisional Team Registration Form (for each divisional team or partial team) (To save space, please do not use all caps or the word “School”)
  • Registration For Coaches Form (for each divisional team or partial team)

Mailed items should be sent to:

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

WV Archery in the Schools Program

C/o Billie Shearer

324 Fourth Ave., Room 303

South Charleston, WV25303-1228

Email items should be sent to:

Twelve (12) students permitted per Divisional Team: Because of the interest in this year’s tournament and the number of schools now participating in this program – schools will be limited to only 12 students per Divisional Team. Teams must be coed. The team (12 students) must consist of at least 4 studentsof the opposite gender.

Team grade Divisions are listed under the Individual Awards and Team Awards Sections below.

School Requirements:Only schools receiving NASP training offered by the WVDNRand currently participating in the West Virginia Archery in the Schools Program can participate in the tournament.

Assigned Times:Each 12-member divisional team will be split into two shooting blocks, with each block providing students with a specific 30-minute time period to shoot. Students not present during their assigned times may be disqualified. Schools will be required toarriveat least one hour prior to their assigned time to register. Schools will be notified of the assigned times by March 15th.

Practice:Please note that there will not be a practice range. In following the same format as the NASP National Tournament, students will be provided with one (1) PRACTICE round of five (5) arrows at 10 meters followed by three (3) scoring rounds; and one (1) PRACTICE round of five (5) arrows at 15 meters followed by three (3) scoring rounds. The practice end (round)will take place during their scheduled shooting times and prior to the scoring rounds.

Shooting Distances:Students will be shooting at two distances10 meters and 15 meters.

Shooting will consist of:

5 shots for 1 end (round) for a total of 5 arrows at 10 meters (PRACTICE)

5 shots for 3 ends (rounds) for a total of 15arrows at 10 meters (SCORING)

Followed by:

5 shots for 1 end (round) for a total of 5 arrows at 15 meters (PRACTICE)

5 shots for 3 ends (rounds) for a total of 15 arrows at 15 meters (SCORING)

Students will be scored on a total of 30 arrows (for a maximum score of 300 points).

Shooting Sequence:Shooting will be conducted by using the required whistle sequence (blasts). Please make sure your students are familiar with this requirement.Verbal commands will also be given for instructions.(Tournament staff will be responsible for scoring and the retrieval of arrows).

Range Set-Up/Scoring:

1. Targets will be the standard NASP 80 cm FITA Face with 10 scoring rings. Arrows deflecting off of the bag will not be counted. Shooters will be allowed to re-shoot arrows cleanly hitting the score-able section of the target that fell out, bounced out, etc. (as determined by the scorer).

2. Target Line will be approximately 6 feet in front of target.

3. Waiting line will be 10-15 feet beyond the 15 meter shooting line.

4. Again, there will be a 10 and 15 meter Shooting Line

5. Spectator seating will be placed as close as possible behind the waiting line.

6. Only actively shooting students will be allowed beyond the waiting line. All coaches and students not actively shooting must be behind the waiting line.

7. *** Please note: arrows touching/cutting a scoring line will receive the higher score.

Tie-breaking: Ties will be broken by counting the number of 10’s. If this does not break ties, the number of 9’s will then be counted. This would be followed by the number of 8’s and then the number of 7’s, if necessary. X’s will not be used to break ties. Also, there will be no shoot-offs.

Equipment:Schools will be required to provide their own Genesis bows. Only Genesis Bows will be permitted. Bows should be kept in a soft/hard case, light box or secured with a lock at all times when not in use. If at all possible, please don’t allow children to walk around the facility with unsecured bows. It will be the schools responsibility to provide a sufficient number of bows for their students. To avoid any delays or scheduling conflicts, it is required that no more than two students from any divisional team sharea single bow. Again, schools will only have 30 minutes to shoot (any arrows not shot during this time will not be counted).

Any modification to the Genesis (sights, marks on riser, tape on riser that could be used for sighting, poundage beyond 20 pounds, use of mechanical releases, stabilizer, etc.) will result in immediate disqualification of the individual(s) using the bow. Bows will be subject to an inspection prior to shooting.

***Note: Whisker biscuits, wrist straps connected to a bow, and/or any modification to a bow will not be permitted.

*** Note: No brass nocks are permitted at either our WV State Tournament or the NASP National Tournament. More information about brass nock restrictions and alternatives are provided on our website at:

*** Note: Limb Savers will be permitted at the tournament.

Students will be required to have all bows in a soft/hard case, light box or secured with a lock while not actively participating in the tournament. DNR will be providing: arrows, quivers, targets, and netting.So please don’t bring any arrows. Individuals (and/or teams) found with arrows on grounds will be disqualified.

Schools are to provide arm guards and all students are encouraged to wear an arm guard.Finger tabs, “no-glove”string attachments, and shooting gloves will be permitted. However, it will be the schools responsibility for providing this equipment. (NO MECHANICAL RELEASES).

Student Shooting Card Review: Students are responsible for reviewing their shooting cards after shooting with their individual scorer. They are then also responsible for signing their cards, signifying they have reviewed and accepted these scores. Any scoring question should be brought to the attention of the scorer at that time. Once cards are submitted to the scoring room, with or without the student’s signature, scores will be final.

NASP Roster Sheet & Team Roster/Scores Sheet Coaches Verification: Coaches are responsible for inspecting and verifying all information (names, sexes, grades, etc.) on their team’s NASP Roster Sheet given out during registration at the tournament. Further, coaches are also responsible for reviewing team scores and shooter information (names, grades sexes) listed on the Team Roster/ScoresSheet posted after each flight. Any error must be brought to the attention of the registration table or scoring room as soon as possible. Once the award ceremony begins, all scores based on the recorded name, sex, grade, and team are final.

Individual Awards:

Awards will be presented to the top three (boys and girls) for each of the following divisions:

Elementary School – 4ththrough 6th Grade

Middle School– 7th through 8th Grade

High School– 9th through 12th Grade

Awards will also be presented to the top three overall shooters at the tournament (combining all Divisions and sexes).

*** Note: Please follow grade breakdowns for your divisional teams regardless of whether your actual school is an elementary school, middle school, junior high school, high school, etc.

*** Note: Students from schools not able to send 12 will still be eligible to participate in the individual competition.

Team Awards:

Awards will be presented to the top three teams for each of the following divisions:

Elementary School – 4th through 6th Grade

Middle School– 7th through 8th Grade

High School– 9th through 12th Grade

Awards will be presented to the top three teams for each division based on an accumulation of total scores.

Awards will also be presented to the top three overall teams at the tournament (combining all Divisions).

Tournament Limit:

Due to staff, facility, and resource limitations at the 2010 WV State AIS Tournament, the number of participating students will be limited to 648 students. If more than 648 students apply, the method for determining participation will follow that on Upcoming 2009 WV AIS State Tournament Changes guidance with a link on our website at:

Note: ***Those eliminated from the 2010State Tournament drawing process will have there entire registration fee refunded.

Door Prizes:Door prizes may also be given to students participating in the tournament – However, students are required to be present to be eligible to receive door prizes.

Those wishing to donate items to the DNR to be given out as door prizes need to contact the DNR at least 1 week prior to the tournament for prior approval. No more than 8 door prizes will be given out at the tournament.

Date/Time:March 27, 2010

8:00 am – 2:00 pm Registration Open (Arrive 1 hour before scheduled shooting time)

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Shooting Times

4:00 pm – 5:00 pmAwards Ceremony

Cost:Admission $5 Adult (18 years); $3 Children (6-17 years); Free (5 and under)

(Each registered teams will receive 2 free adult coaches’ passes and 12 free shooters passes. All other team coaches and student alternates must pay admission and sit in bleachers during shooting).

(There is a $10 registration feefor each participating student submitted during

registration process through a single check or money order for each divisional team)

Concessionaire/Food:

Schools will be permitted to bring their own lunches to the CivicCenter. However, hot food will be sold at the CivicCenter and there are also restaurants within walking distance.

Location:Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, West Virginia 25301

More information on the CivicCenter can be found at: or by calling (304) 345-1500.

Lodging: There are numerous places to stay in the Charleston area. However, a block of rooms for the Archery in the School Tournament at a discounted rate ($94/room with 2 double beds – sleeping up to 4 students) has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express (across the street from the CivicCenter). For more information on these rooms please call: (304) 345-0600

NASP NATIONAL ARCHERY TOURNAMENT:

The NASP National Archery Tournament has been scheduled for May 7-8, 2010in Louisville, KY. Information regarding this tournament will be sent by the DNR to all registered West Virginia instructors as an email blast. Also, schools interested in attending can check the NASP website for additional information at:

Online Registration for the NASP National Tournament ends April 23. Because the online registration is a new process, teams interested in competing in the NASP National Archery Tournament are strongly encouraged to begin working on their registration material soon after the West Virginia’s Archery in the Schools State Tournament!!!

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