Archery Australia and the Rule Book

[katzgrin]

Thanks to James Park for starting the threads about judging. It has prompted me to find out more about the rules rather than just accept the word-of-mouth versions I have heard from other (knowledgable?) archers.

I have downloaded the Rule Book from the AA site and have also looked at (and now dowloaded) the rules on the FITA site. The AA book is 2002, the FITA book is 2004, the rules having come into force in April. I would assume that we are aligned with FITA but are there any Australian prescriptions that vary the FITA rules? Clare, Dr. Ralph, Robert de Bondt, anyone?

[unclepete]

Thanks to James Park for starting the threads about judging. It has prompted me to find out more about the rules rather than just accept the word-of-mouth versions I have heard from other (knowledgable?) archers.

I have downloaded the Rule Book from the AA site and have also looked at (and now dowloaded) the rules on the FITA site. The AA book is 2002, the FITA book is 2004, the rules having come into force in April. I would assume that we are aligned with FITA but are there any Australian prescriptions that vary the FITA rules? Clare, Dr. Ralph, Robert de Bondt, anyone?

The AA rules are based on FITA, but there are many variations - crossbow and junior age divisions are a (small) example. I've heard that there's a new AA rulebook about to be published, but it's an unconfirmed rumour - I definitely don't have an ETA.

To bring the AA rule book up to date, there are multiple amendments published. I understand all of these are on the website, but ask AA rather than take my word for it.

[DrRalph]

Thanks to James Park for starting the threads about judging. It has prompted me to find out more about the rules rather than just accept the word-of-mouth versions I have heard from other (knowledgable?) archers.


I agree, the more the archers are aware of the rules, the less tense situatuations we'll all find ourselves in.

An important principle to remember is that there is no such thing as getting another shot, for example. No matter whether it is for a world record, or coming middle of the field at a club shoot.

In general the Judging course is suggesting that we use the FITA rules where possible, and the AA rules when the FITA rules don't cover the situation (for example barebow compound). It has also been suggested to use AA rules for clout.

Some standout differences so far I've seen are:

Categories/Classes. AA allows barebow and other forms in competitions where FITA only recognises Recurve and Compound. FITA has barebow only in Field archery and FITA 3D archery.

Field: the white peg for juniors is AA, FITA has only older categories and the Blue/Red Peg.

Of course, the AA indoor rounds allow outer 10s for compound.

AA clout rules are better formulated and we use those generally.

The main difference in reading the rules is that AA rules often state things that are not allowed, but don't specify the penalties. The FITA rules are clearer (but not perfect) in the reguard.

I'm certainly learning a lot from the course, and getting the intent and principles in mind helps a lot.