Rules of Archery

o Archers must adhere to all official rules in terms of the equipment

they use in the performance of their sport, with the main emphasis
being on them using no equipment or accessories that would give an
unfair advantage over an opponent.
o The maximum time permitted to shoot an end of three
arrows is two minutes, and four minutes for an end of six
arrows.
o Athletes may not raise the bow arm until the signal to start is given
and penalties can be given in the form of points forfeits if the bow
is drawn after the official practice has been closed.
o An arrow cannot be re-shot under any circumstances. The arrow may
be considered not to have been shot if it falls from the bow or
misfires, or if the target blows or falls over. Extra time would be given
in such circumstances.
o An arrow that rebounds or hangs from the target will still score based
on the mark it makes on the target face. Arrows that stick Robin
Hood-style in the nock of another shall score the same as the arrow
in which they are embedded.
o Athletes can be disqualified, have points deducted or be banned
from competition for various breaches of rules, based on the severity
of the offence.
o If equipment is damaged, appeals can be made to the judge for such
equipment to be replaced or fixed, and any time allowances will be
at the judges discretion.