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MBA 3D Tournament Rules (2008)

 
GENERAL INFORMATION

1.  Cut-off time for all MBA regional will be 1 p.m.
2. The MBA reserves the right to change or modify any and all programs and rules if necessary to benefit the health and well being of the association.
3. Scores from two regional and five extra targets at the state shoot will be totaled for the Top-Gun score. There must be three people in each class to qualify for a Top-Gun award to be given.
4. A shooter must follow MBA guidelines.  
5. All clubs must have a copy of the current MBA rules at the registration table. Host clubs will be responsible to enforce rules for the shoot. Host clubs will be responsible for signing up shooters and checking for MBA membership.
6. There will be 20 targets with 12 ring center in the 10 ring. The 14 ring will be counted in the Top Gun competition classes. There will be no bonus target.
7. The 12, 10, 8 scoring zones will be clear of any obstructions; if they are not the shooters will be allowed to move the obstruction.
8. All scoring ties, including first place, will be broken by a shoot off.  The arrow that is determined to be closest to the target mark, regardless of score, will decide the winner. If two shooters tie by being the same distance from the target mark, they will shoot until the tie is broken. If for any reason the shooters can not shoot in the shoot off. They give up the higher place. (i.e. 1st, 2nd, 3rd.)
9. There must be 2 score cards per shooter. Score keepers and shooters must sign cards.
10. All clubs must provide waiting stakes of some form within reasonable distance of next target.
11. Each club will have a minimum of three water coolers on the range with water at all times.
12. All protest concerning a tournament event or related item must be submitted in writing to an MBA 3-D Committee Official with reason of protest prior to trophy presentation. A fee of $50.00 must be submitted with protest. If the protest is upheld the $50.00 fee will be returned. A protest will not be listened to, considered, engaged in through any form after the state shoot is over.
13. No double stakes will be allowed because they slow shooting on the range.
14. The MBA is in charge of getting trophies for MBA regional.
15. The host club should provide space and a table for the MBA to sign up members and sell MBA merchandise.
16. There will be 2 members from the 3-D committee on duty at each shoot. The committee chairman will contact the host club well in advance to coordinate the shoot.
17. Sharing of revenue at MBA regional. All concessions and novelty revenue belongs to the host club. The host club will pay for trophies used; the rest of the revenue will belong to the host club.

SHOOTER RULES

1. Shooters must follow MBA guidelines. The Men’s top gun competition classes’ arrow speed must not exceed 280 feet per second with a 3% chronograph error allowed. Any arrow shot through the chronograph over 288 feet per second is illegal. The women’s and Youth Top Gun competition classes’ arrow speed will not exceed 260 feet per second with a 3% chronograph error allowed. Any arrow shot through the chronograph over 268 feet per second is illegal. All other competitors shoot what you bring and bring what you shoot in the compound bow classes.
2. Any shooter on the range before or after they shoot will be disqualified. The only exception is that they are per forming club duties for the host club.
3. No shooter is allowed to walk to their shooting stake until the group that is at that target has cleared that target and is advancing to the next target. They must remain at the wait stake until the target is cleared.
4. A minimum of 3 adult shooters per group will be allowed, or a maximum of 5 adults.
5. There must be 2 score cards per shooter with 2 separate score keepers in each group. Score keepers must walk to the target. If the score cards do not agree after they are turned in, the lower score will be taken. Cards must be signed by shooters and score keepers.
6. No range finding devices will be allowed on the range.
7. Binoculars will be allowed, but may be checked by range officials for marks. After the shot, no archer may glass the target while he/she remains at the stake because of time restraints.
8. One arrow per target will be shot from a painted stake. If 2 or more arrows are shot at the same target, that archer will receive a zero {0} for that target.
9. Shooter must touch the stake during the shot with some part of their body.
10. All arrows must remain in the target until both score keepers score the arrows. The arrow shaft must touch the line to be scored the higher value. Any arrow pulled before both score keepers call the arrow will be scored as an X.
11. Any arrow not in the target will be scored as an “X” [0] is a miss, glance off, or bounce out. Any arrow deflected contact, but still proceeding toward the target by an arrow already in the target will be scored as it lies. Any arrow embedded in the nock or shaft of another arrow already in the target will be scored the same as the arrow in which it is stuck.
12. A maximum of 2 minutes will be allowed for the first shooter. The remaining shooters will receive 1 minute. Each group is responsible for the shooters within their group. If other groups point out the time to your group, then it is your responsibility to speak up and to stay within the allotted time. A shooter found to be over their allotted time by a range official can be immediately disqualified. No warning will be given!!!! If other groups protest you or your group, the entire group can be disqualified.
13. There is to be no discussion of yardage until the target has been scored.
14. MBA age break for all MBA classes is March 1.
15. It is the responsibility of the shooters to make sure these rules are enforced.
16. All Braves and cubs must be accompanied by an adult while on the range.

CLASSES/FEES

The MBA will shoot the following classes.
Pro Class: Pro shooters can shoot at any time as long as it is with a minimum of 2 adult shooters with them.
Strictly voluntary, entry fee is $20.00 for MBA members and $30.00 for non- MBA members. Both entry fees are to be split 70/30. The 70% going to the shooters will be paid out accordingly: 1-3 shooters pays first place only at 100%.
4-8 shooters pay 60/40. 9 plus shooters pay 50%, 30%, 20%; 80 pound max bow weight, with 45 unmeasured yards.
Nationally ranked Pro or Semi Pro shooters can not shoot in an amateur class once they shoot in Pro or Semi Pro Class.
Entry Fees
Regional Tournaments
Non-MBA Members               $15.00
MBA Member                         $13.00
Cubs                                       $10.00
Braves                                     free
State Tournament
Non-MBA Member                 $25.00
MBA Members                       $20.00
Cubs                                       $10.00
Braves                                     free
All children 16 years and under are automatically associate members under an adult MBA membership. Any older children or spouse may associate with      an adult membership $7.50. MBA Memberships are $20.00 a Year.
Seniors: Must be 50 years old or older. 80 pound max bow weight, 45 max yards, 3 trophies at regional.
Men’s Open: Any type sight [except range finding sights] 45 yards max. [Trophies at regional]
Men’s A : Fixed pins first time shooters 25 yrds max.                                                                                                                   Men’s AA Fixed pins only 2nd year and up shooters not in top gun competition. 30 yrds max.
Men’s AAA: Fixed pins only, may not be adjusted on the range. Any class in any fixed pin class, whether or not the sight can be moved without the use of a tool, will not be moved while on the range during a tournament. 45 yards max [Trophies at regional] Top gun competition.
Women’s Open: Any sight [range finding sights] 30 yards max. 60 pound bow weight. [Trophies at regional]
Women’s A: Fixed pins only, may not be adjusted on the range.60 pound bow weight; 25 maximum yards, [trophies at regional.]
Women’s AA Fixed pins only  may not be adjusted on range  30 yrds max Top gun competition
Traditional Longbow: Competitors shooting this class will use a longbow defined as: A bow when strung, the string touches only the notches of the bow. A bow at the shelf shall be cut no closer than 118 inch to the center of the bow. Cushion plungers and mechanical adjustments shall not be permitted. Arrows must be shot from the shelf or hand with no elevated rest. Only one piece of leather or similar material 1/8 inch thick or less shall be permitted on the string. No sighting devices will be allowed must be shot with glove, finger tab, or bare fingers; wooden arrows only with 125 gr. Points; 90 pound maxi mum bow weight. 30 yards max. [Trophies at regionals]
Traditional Recurve: A recurve bow with no sighting device. A rest and plunger are all that may reside within the sight window. No markings on bow or on the bow string that could be sighting marks; must be shot with glove, finger tab or bare fingers. 25 yards max. (3 trophies at regionals)
Women’s Traditional: May shoot either longbow or recurve; 20 yards Max. [Trophies at regionals]
Youth: Ages 12-14, 25 yards max. [3 trophies at regionals]
Cubs: Ages 9-11, 20 yards max. [3 trophies at regionals]
Braves: Ages up to 8 years of age shoot from spot chosen by parent, whom must be present while shooting.
ALL braves receive trophies at regionals provided by MBA.

SHOOTER STAKES

1   Pro and Pro Seniors
2   Men’s Open, Men’s AAA, Seniors
3   Women’s Open, Women’s AA, Men’s AA
4   Women's A, Youth, Men’s A, Men’s Traditional Classes
5   Women’s Traditional, Cubs

At  the STATE SHOOT:

  1  Shooters may participate both days but in different classes. They can qualify for trophies in both classes.
  2  Open Shooters if shooting the 2nd day must put pins on their bow to shoot.
    The Traditional Combined class for traditional recurve and traditional longbow shooters will be conducted as it has been in the past: These shooters must change equipment to shoot for the combined class trophy. 1 trophy is given in this class.