CHAPTER 11 - 3D ARCHERY
References in this chapter to shooting “stakes” should be understood to refer to shooting stakes for Outdoor 3D archery and to shooting stations for
Indoor 3D archery. Unless otherwise noted, rules apply to Indoor and Outdoor 3D rounds. For context, the entire chapter is presented, however
changes (other than editorial changes) are underlined.
(See Chapter 3.3 and 3.4 for special rules for Canadian National 3D Outdoor and Indoor Championships.)
11.1 Scorecards
11.1.1 All scorecards must be shuffled and groups busted. A group with 3 or 4 friends or family members, plus an outside person is considered
busted, provided that the outside person is one of the score keepers for the group.
11.1.2 Double scoring is required. Scorecards will be collected at the completion of each course. All scorecards must be legible, completed, and
signed to be accepted. When scorecards are turned in to the person(s) designated by the Organizing Committee, they will not be subsequently changed.
An inaccurate total that benefits the shooters score will result in the elimination of that shooter's card. Anyone who alters without authorization, or
falsifies a score, or knowingly has a score altered or falsified will be ineligible to compete in any FCA sanctioned event for one year.
11.1.3 Shooters are responsible for their own scorecards. Duplicate cards will not be issued for any lost, damaged or stolen cards, unless re-issued by
a Judge or person(s) designated by the Organizing Committee.
11.1.4
All scorecards will be kept by host club for one (1) year.
11.2 Tournament Continuity
11.2.1 Once a shooter begins shooting a course, he or she must finish with his or her own group or as re-assigned by a Judge. Any shooter that leaves
a range without the authorization of a Judge will not be allowed to continue.
(See procedure for equipment failures in 11.12]
11.3 Pass-Throughs, Bounce-Outs
11.3.1 To score, arrows must be stuck in the target. Witnessed pass-throughs or bounce-outs, are to be scored as agreed on by the majority of the
group, or re-shot before shooters advance to the target. A pass-through is defined as an arrow passing completely through a target, with target material
360 degrees around the arrow, leaving both an entrance and exit hole.
11.4 Scoring
11.4.1
For all sanctioned FCA shooting events, the scoring is as follows. One arrow is shot per target.11.4.1.1 X - small circle centred within the ten ring. Approximately 25% of the ten ring will be used. Arrow must at least touch the circle. This
score would reflect X-10 on the scorecard.
11.4.1.2
10 - circle inside vital area. Arrow must at least touch the circle.
11.4.1.3
8 - vital area other than the 10 point circle. Arrow must at least touch the vital area line.
11.4.1.4
5 - remainder of the animal touching body colour.
11.4.1.5
0 - a hit in the nose, horn or hoof not touching body colour, hits on a turkey’s foot or a lynx’s paw, any other miss, or glance off.
11.4.1.6
All scoring zones will be used unless otherwise noted at shooting stake.11.4.1.7 Any arrow released accidentally or deliberately, will be, if not in scoring area of target, scored as 0 (miss). Any arrow, which is dropped
and can be recovered while touching the stake may be re-nocked and re-shot.
11.4.1.8 Targets must be scored by both scorekeepers before arrows are pulled. Early pulled arrows score 0. Repeated offences will result in the
offending shooter being disqualified.
11.4.1.9
An arrow that is embedded into the nock end of an arrow that is embedded in the target will be scored the same as the embedded arrow.11.4.1.10 Any athlete on the target will refer any questions about the value of an arrow in the target face, before the arrows are drawn, to the
competitors in the group. The majority opinion of the group will decide on the value – if there is split decision (50/50) the arrow will be given the
higher value. That decision of the archers is final.
11.5 Range Layout
11.5.1 Targets must be placed so that the entire vital areas are open and distinguishable. If there are multiple scoring areas on a target, the Organizers
must identify the one correct area to shoot at with signage at the shooting stake. Signage must be clear enough so that it won't be missed from any of the
stakes. In most cases, the broadside or most completely visible scoring vitals should be used. If the correct scoring area is not indicated by clear signage
at the shooting stake, arrows in any scoring area will count.
[Outdoor only]
Pictures of the targets being used at a sanctioned event must be placed at one of the following locations with vital areas distinguishable:
•
At registration,
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At range tents,• At each shooting stake, or
Copies of the pictures can be passed out to each shooter during registration.
11.5.2 Ranges are to consist of 3D type animal targets. A mixture of targets (size, type etc.) is allowed provided all targets have official FCA scoring
areas.
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11.6 Shooting Stakes
11.6.1
Classes will shoot from shooting stakes as follows:
Stake Outdoor Indoor
Orange
Max.
50 yards
(45.72m)
M50 (Masters 50)
BHF (Bowhunter Fingers)
BHR (Bowhunter Release)
BHO (Bowhunter Open)
JRC (Junior Compound)
M60 (Masters 60)
M50 (Masters 50)
BHF (Bowhunter Fingers)
BHR (Bowhunter Release)
BHO (Bowhunter Open)
JRC (Junior Compound)
CU (Compound Unaided)
CADC (Cadet Compound)
HUN (Hunter)
HF (Hunter Fingers)
Green
Max
40 yards
(36.57m)
M60 (Masters 60)
CU (Compound Unaided)
CADC (Cadet Compound)
HUN (Hunter)
HF (Hunter Fingers)
White
Max
30 yards
(27.43m)
M50TR (Master50 Traditional)
RU (Recurve Unaided)
TRD (Traditional Longbow)
JRT (Junior Traditional)
CADT (Cadet Traditional)
CUBC (Cub Compound)
CUBT (Cub Traditional)
PCUBC (Pre-Cub Compound)
PCUBT (Pre-Cub Traditional)
M50TR(Master50 Traditional)
RU (Recurve Unaided)
TRD (Traditional Longbow)
JRT (Junior Traditional)
CADT (Cadet Traditional)
CUBC (Cub Compound)
CUBT (Cub Traditional)
PCUBC (Pre-Cub Compound)
PCUBT (Pre-Cub Traditional)
Peewee stakes should be set at unknown distances up to 15 yards
(13.72m) on a separate course.
11.6.2
[Outdoor only] Stakes furthest from the target are to be shot first, unless directed otherwise by a shoot official.
11.6.3
[Outdoor only] When shooting, the shooter must touch the stake with a portion of his or her body.
[Indoor only
] When shooting, the shooter must shoot from the designated shooting area.11.6.4 [Outdoor only] The waiting area will be designated with caution tape or a marker of some type placed at a distance where the approaching
group can see the group ahead and wait. The distance should be adequate so that the approaching group does not disturb the archers who are shooting.
The approaching group must wait at that point until the archers have scored, retrieved their arrows and have moved on to the next target.
11.7 Allotted Shooting Time
11.7.1 [Indoor only] Depending on course layout, groups may require more or less time at various stations. Groups may be warned if officials find
them taking an excessive time to complete shooting. After a group has been warned once, 5 points may be deducted from each shooter in the group.
11.7.2 [Outdoor only] Two minutes are allowed for the first shooter in the group. This time will begin when the group in front of yours clears the
target.
Each following shooter in the group will have two minutes to shoot his or her arrow. This two minute time limit begins when the shooter before you in
your group releases his or her arrow. A shooter found in violation of this rule may have five points deducted from his or her score.
11.7.3 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
speed up and stay within the allotted time. If another group makes a protest against you or your group, the entire group can have five points deducted
from each shooter’s score. No warning will be given!
11.8 Protests/Appeals
[Changes throughout]
11.8.1 Jury of Appeal. See Chapter 3 (Rule 3.3.8 or 3.4.8) re selection of the Jury at Canadian Championships At other Indoor or Outdoor 3D FCA
sanctioned events, unless the Organizing Committee makes alternate appointments with the approval of the FCA Executive, the Chairman of the Jury
will be the first person in the following list who is not involved as a subject of the appeal:
(a) the provincial level or higher certified judge with the most active years judging who is present but not officiating or competing,
(b) the highest level certified judge with the most active years judging who is officiating at the event,
(c) a knowledgeable Judge who is present but not competing,
(d) a knowledgeable FCA Officer who is not competing.
In the event there is any dispute about who should be named the Chairman of the Jury, the decision will be made by the FCA 3D Vice-President or his
or her appointed representative.
11.8.2 A notice of appeal must be made verbally to the Event Chairman of Judges within 30 minutes of the last scoring arrow of the round being shot.
At the National Championships, appeals should be made by Provincial Team Captains where possible. No appeals may be made against the value of an
arrow.
11.8.3
Appeals must be made in writing, accompanied by a $20.00 fee, within forty-five minutes of the last scoring arrow being shot.11.8.4 If an appeal is received, the Chairman of the Jury will appoint two impartial and knowledgeable Jury members from the above list, adding if
necessary, impartial, knowledgeable competitors in a different category from the appellant.
11.8.5 Jury decisions will be made in writing and will be submitted to the appellant before any prizes or medals affected by the appeal are awarded.
The decision of the Jury is final. If the appeal is upheld, the $20.00 fee is returned to the appellant. Otherwise the fee will be forwarded to the
Organizing Committee.
11.8.6 The Chairman of the Jury of Appeal or his delegate must be available at the tournament grounds at all times during the championships,
including official practice, until forty-five (45) minutes after the last scoring arrow being shot.
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11.9 Cameras and Rangefinders
11.9.1 Camera or range-finding devices are not allowed on any of the shooting ranges regardless of use. Handheld binoculars of less than 9X
maximum power are allowed. All binoculars must bear the manufacturer’s original markings showing their maximum power.
11.9.2 In consideration of time, no shooter may glass the target from the shooting stake after taking his or her shot. Shooters may glass the target prior
to shooting, but are reminded of the time restriction for their shot. A shooter found in violation of this rule may have five points deducted from his or
her score.
11.10 Yardage Discussion
11.10.1 There is to be no discussion of yardages until a target has been scored. Discussion is restricted to shooters that have already shot said target.
Discussion of yardage with shooters that have not shot said target is considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
(See 11.18.)
11.11 Equipment
11.11.1 Arrow Weight and Speed
11.11.1.1 Shooters’ arrows must weigh at least five (5) grains per pound of shooting weight. Shooting weight is defined as the peak draw weight
(maximum draw weight or thrust weight, which ever is greater) that is obtained within the maximum draw cycle. Shooters will be allowed 5 grains
for scale differences. Shooters at the maximum end of the weight allowed for a class will be allowed two pounds for bow scale variation, but arrow
weight must follow bow weight.
11.11.1.2 The five grains per pound limit will not apply if the shooter’s bow and arrow combination generates less than 280 FPS of arrow speed. If
the arrow speed is higher than 280 FPS the shooter’s equipment will be subject to the five grains per pound limitation. Shooters will be allowed a 3%
grace for chronograph differential. When a shooter is asked to have his or her equipment checked they will be required to choose which way they
would like it checked. One way or the other, not both.
11.11.1.3 It is the shooter’s responsibility to maintain their equipment within this rule. Check manufacturer’s recommendation concerning arrow
weight per pound of bow weight. It is recommended that you do not shoot an arrow weighing less than the minimum recommendation for your bow.
11.11.1.4
Equipment inspection is mandatory at all FCA sanctioned/ registered 3D events.
11.11.2 General Requirement
s
11.11.2.1
Equipment is permitted in a class unless it is prohibited.11.11.2.2 Limb bolts. Once a shooter begins a course, his or her limb bolts may not be adjusted until after the equipment can be checked the
completion of that course.
11.11.2.3 Sights, when allowed, must not extend more than twelve (12) inches from the nearest point of attachment to the bow.
A sight in any fixed sight class must not be moved while on the range during a tournament, whether or not the sight can be moved without the use of a
tool.
11.11.2.4
One golf size umbrella only, may be used at the shooting stake.
11.11.2.5
A stabilizer is a device of any length used for stabilization of the bow11.11.2.6 Archers with equipment that falls outside the existing guidelines will be put in the Non-Competitive (NC) class until such time that the
FCA 3D committee makes a ruling as to which class it should be placed in.
11.11.2.7
Maximum bow peak draw weight• Male competitors are allowed a maximum of 80-pounds peak draw weight, except in TRD (Traditional Longbow) where the maximum is 90
pounds.
• Female competitors, and male Junior, Cadet and Cub aged competitors [regardless of registration class] are allowed a maximum of 60 pounds
peak draw weight.
•
Pre-Cub and Peewee aged competitors [regardless of registration class] are allowed a maximum of 40 pounds peak draw weight.
11.12 Equipment Failures
11.12.1 Equipment failures must be visible and agreed upon by the majority of the group. Upon agreement, the shooter must have his or her
scorecards initialled by the entire group as an equipment failure. The scorecards of the shooter with the equipment failure will be totalled and initialled
by the score keepers before leaving the range. At that time, the shooter (with the failure) only must proceed forward through the course to the range tent
(Outdoors) or proceed out of the shooting area (Indoors), to repair his or her equipment. A person(s) designated by the Organizing Committee or a
Judge must escort all persons leaving and re-entering the range.
11.12.2 If there are three or more shooters remaining in the group, they may continue shooting. If two or less shooters remain, they must join the
following group, (unless, by joining the following group it will make a group of 6 or more) or step aside and wait for a Judge before continuing.
11.12.3 A Judge or his or her designate will hold the individual's scorecards until the repair is completed and he or she is escorted back onto the
range. A Judge will determine the amount of time necessary to make the needed repair. The allotted time will not be exceeded. A Judge or person
designated by the Organizing Committee must escort all persons re-entering the range to the designated target.
11.12.4 Equipment may be re-checked as the individual returns to the range. Equipment may not be exchanged during a course except as pertains
under Rule #11.12. Any shooter leaving the range or exchanging equipment without following the guidelines of Rule #11.12 may be disqualified.
11.13 Age Classes
To compete as a Masters 50, a person must be 50 or older on December 31 of the current year.To compete as a Masters 60, a person must be 60 or older on December 31 of the current year.
Anyone may compete in any Shooting Class which does not specify age restrictions.
To compete as a
Junior, a person must be 18 or younger on December 31 of the current year.To compete as a Cadet, a person must be 16 or younger on December 31 of the current year.
To compete as a
Cub, a person must be 14 or younger on December 31 of the current year.To compete as a Pre-Cub, a person must be 12 or younger on December 31 of the current year
To compete as a
Peewee, a person must be 9 or younger on December 31 of the current year.
11.14 Alcohol on Range
11.14.1 No alcoholic beverages may be carried or consumed on any range or practice area by anyone during shooting hours. If, in the opinion of a
Judge, a shooter is under the influence of alcohol or any substance which may make him or her a disturbance or safety risk to him or herself or others,
that shooter may be denied permission to continue in the competition and other sanctions may be applied by the FCA.
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11.15 How Ties Are Broken
11.15.1 In order to decide tied scores, the number of Xs will be considered. If shooters remain tied, a shoot-off will be held using a 3D animal target
set at an unknown yardage with an ‘
X’ placed in the centre of the highest scoring area. The arrow closest to the centre of the ‘X’ will determine the
winner. If only one shooter is present at the shoot-off, he or she will be declared the winner.
11.16 Spectators
11.16.1
Spectators will not distract, interfere with or assist shooters while on the range.
11.17 One Class per Shooter
11.17.1
Shooters will be allowed to participate/compete in one class (only) at any FCA sanctioned event.
11.18 Sportsmanship
11.18.1
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Any action considered by a Judge as unsportsmanlike will result in disqualification.
11.18.2
It will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct to assist a shooter by projecting any illuminated aiming point onto any target.
11.18.3
Littering or improper disposal of trash will be considered as unsportsmanlike conduct.
11.19 FCA Shooting Classes
11.19.1
Combined Classes
At their discretion, organizers may offer either or both:
• Combined or separate male and female classes, usually depending on number of registrants. For example, all male and female Junior
Traditional shooters may be combined into a JRT(m/f) class instead of offering JRT(m) and JRT(f) classes separately.
• Combined youth classes by eliminating the younger classes. For example, all Cub and Pre-Cub male and female compound shooters can be
combined by offering just CUBC(m/f), and not CUBC(m/f) or PCUB(m/f) separately.
11.19.2
Designating Male and Female Classes
In order to designate whether classes are combined or separate, “(m)” or “(f)” or “(m/f)” is added to the abbreviated or full designation of the class (e.g.
HUN(m), HUN(f), or HUN(m/f), Masters 50(m), Masters 50(f), Masters 50(m/f).
11.19.3
Shooting Classes Defined
See Rule 11.7.1 for Indoor and Outdoor stakes for each class.
See Rule 11.11.2 for additional requirements on equipment for the classes defined below.
Masters 60 - M60(m/f) or M60(m) & M60(f)
(optional class)
Any type of equipment or style, subject to any restrictions above, may be used.
Masters 50 - M50(m/f) or M50(m) & M50(f)
(optional class)
Any type of equipment or style, subject to any restrictions above, may be used.
Masters 50 Traditional
- M50TR(m/f) or M50TR(m) & M50TR(f)
(optional class)
1. Any type of traditional recurve or longbow may be used.
2. The bow may be shot with a glove, finger tab or bare fingers.
3. Sights are not allowed.
4. Stabilizers are not allowed.
5. While shooting, the archer will touch the arrow with the index finger against the nock. The archer will use a single anchor point - string walking
and face walking are not allowed.
Compound Unaided - CU(m/f) or CU(m) & CU(f)
1. A compound bow with no sighting device must be used.
2. A rest and plunger are all that may reside within the sight window.
3. There will be no markings on the bow or bowstring that could be construed as sighting marks.
4. Archers must shoot with a glove, finger tab or bare fingers.
Bowhunter Fingers - BHF(m/f) or BHF(m) & BHF(f)
1. A compound, recurve or longbow may be used.
2. The bow must be shot with a glove, finger tab or bare fingers.
3. A non-electronic sight which may be moveable is allowed.
4. The sight may be fixed pin, cross hair or scope style with or without a lens, which may be magnifying.
5. Circle style pins are allowed if the circles are of one size.
Bowhunter Release
- BHR(m/f) or BHR(m) & BHR(f)
1. A compound, recurve or long bow may be used.
2. The bow must be shot with some type of release aid.
3. If a sight is used, it will have fixed pins.
4. Cross hair style pins are allowable as fixed pin sights.
5. Circle style pins are allowed if the circles are of one size.
6. Sights may not be adjusted while on the range during a tournament.
Bowhunter Open - BHO(m/f) or BHO(m) & BHO(f)
1. A compound, recurve or longbow may be used.
2. Any type of release aid, glove, finger tab or bare fingers may be used.
3. A moveable sight of any kind may be used.
Recurve Un-Aided - RU(m/f) or RU(m) & RU(f)
1. A recurve or longbow may be used.
2. The bow must be shot with a glove, finger tab or bare fingers.
3. No sighting device is allowed and there will be no markings on the bow or on the bowstring that could be construed as sighting marks.
4. A rest and plunger are all that may reside within the sight window.
5. There will not be any type of draw check on the bow string.
6. The arrows used will all be of the same material and will all be of uniform length and weight.
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7. No stabilizers are allowed
[Note; This is different from the IBO definition of RU where short stabilizers are allowed.]
8. While shooting, the archer will touch the arrow with the index finger against the nock. The archer will use a single anchor point - string walking
and face walking are not allowed.
Hunter - HUN(m/f) or HUN(m) & HUN(f)
1. A compound, recurve, or longbow may be used.
2. The bow may be shot with a release aid, a finger tab, a glove or bare fingers.
3. If a sight is used, it must be fixed:
•
a crosshair style sight will have no more than four crosshair points.
•
a fixed pin sight will have no more than (4) pins.
•
a circle pin sight must have all circles of the same size.
•
it must not have a lens whether magnifying or not.• It may not be electronic.
4. Arrows must have screw-in style points and minimum 4-inch vanes or feathers.
5. Only one (1) single stabilizer being less than twelve (12) inches in length from the nearest point of attachment is allowed.
6. Secondary vibration dampers that extend less than two (2) inches, from point of attachment are allowed. These vibration dampeners are not counter
weights, and weight may not be added to them.
Hunter Fingers - HF(m/f) or HF(m) & HF(f)
1. Allowed equipment is as for HUN above except that the bow may only be shot with a finger tab, a glove or bare fingers.
Traditional Longbow - TRD(m/f) or TRD(m) & TRD(f)
1. There is a 90-lb. maximum bow weight.
2. The bow must satisfy the following definition of a longbow:
When the bow is strung, the string touches only the nocks of the bow, at the shelf the bow will be cut no closer than 1/8 inch to the centreline of
the bow. In case a bow cut centre shot is found, it may be re-qualified by adding a leather pad to a thickness that will meet the rules.
3. The bow may be shot with a glove, finger tab or bare fingers.
4. While shooting, the archer will touch the arrow with the index finger against the nock.
5. The archer will use a single anchor point - string walking and face walking are not allowed.
6. All arrows must be nocked at the same string location.
7. Strings must have single colour middle serving with no marks.
8. One or two nock locators, which may be snap-on type, tubing, thread or dental floss tied or served on the servings are allowed.
9. The arrow must be shot from the shelf or hand with no elevated rest. Only a piece of leather or similar material 1/8 inch thick or less is allowed on
the arrow shelf.
10. Cushion plungers or rests with mechanical adjustments are not allowed.
11. No sights, stabilizers or counter balances are allowed. Attempts to circumvent this rule by building bows with massive or weighted handle-risers
will disqualify the shooter.
12. Arrow shafts:
•
must have a minimum of 125-grain points.
•
must be identical in length, weight and colour; except for normal wear.• must be wooden.
13. An overdraw is not allowed.
Junior Compound - JRC(m/f) or JRC(m) & JRC(f)
1. A compound bow must be used.
2. The bow may be shot with a release, glove, finger tab or bare fingers.
3. If a sight is used, it can be fixed pins, moveable sight, or scope but may not be electronic.
Junior Traditional - JRT(m/f) or JRT(m) & JRT(f)
1. Any recurve bow or longbow may be used.
2. The bow must be shot with a glove, finger tab or bare fingers.
3. A sight is not allowed.
4. Stabilizers are not allowed.
5. While shooting, the archer will touch the arrow with the index finger against the nock. The archer will use a single anchor point - string walking
and face walking are not allowed.
Cadet Compound - CADC(m/f) or CADC(m) & CADC(f)
Equipment as Junior Compound
Cadet Traditional - CADT(m/f) or CADT(m) & CADT(f)
Equipment as Junior Traditional
Cub Compound
-CUBC
Equipment as Junior Compound
Usually offered as combined male and female class CUBC(m/f)
Cub Traditional – CUBT
Equipment as Junior Traditional
Usually offered as combined male and female class CUBT(m/f)
Pre-Cub Compound
- PCUBC
Equipment as Junior Compound
Usually offered as combined male and female class PCUBC(m/f)
Pre-Cub Traditional - PCUBT
Equipment as Junior Traditional
Usually offered as combined male and female class PCUBT(m/f)
Peewee - PW
1. This class may be established at the discretion of the host club.
2. Any type of equipment or style, subject to any restrictions in the rules above, may be used.
3. The maximum shooting distance will be 15 yards (13.72 metres).
[Suggested format: Announce a scheduled starting time, with all shooters present to begin at one time. Set a separate range of 10 targets for this
class only. The range may be an open area with shooting stakes in a straight line and targets at unknown distances.]
4. Archers in this class are not entitled to receive medals or awards based on score but all shooters should receive participation awards.
5. There are no separate male and female Peewee classes.
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Non Competitive - NC
1. This class may be established at the discretion of the host club, except at the 3D Nationals, where the agreement of the FCA 3D committee is also
required.
2. This class is suitable for novice archers and archers with equipment covered under rule 11.11.2.5.
3. Archers in this class are not entitled to receive medals or awards.
4. No separate male and female classes are to be offered.
5. Archers may shoot from any stake.
6. There will be no separate Guest category for NC at National Championships.
11.20 JUDGES
11.20.1 At FCA sanctioned/registered events there must be an Event Judge Chairman who is at least a Provincial Level Judge (see Rule 4.10.2). In
addition, there must be at least one local level Judge per course.
(See Chapter 3 for additional requirements for National Championship)
[Note: Reference is made throughout the FCA 3D rules to the role of Judges. These rules apply to any 3D event which is registered with the FCA and
sanctioned as being run under FCA rules. Organizers may use other rules and officiating for other events, but of course the FCA encourages member
clubs to use FCA rules officiated by judges where feasible.]
11.20.2
Judges perform the following duties:
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Ensure shooting is conducted in accordance with the rules.
•
Inspect all competitors’ equipment.
•
Determine the amount of time to be allowed for equipment repairs.
•
Inspect the courses for safety and conformity to the rules.
•
Deal with issues that arise such as from targets that move during the course of the competition.• In the event that there are rule violations, impose the appropriate sanction after deliberation with the other Judges, Range Officials and the
Organizing Committee.
11.21 RULE VIOLATIONS
11.21.1 Any person in violation of the above rules may be disqualified without warning from that event. Disqualifications may be reviewed by the FCA
3D Committee and further sanctions may be applied by the Committee including suspending the person from participation in sanctioned FCA 3D
events for up to one year.
11.21.2 Any shooter who ignores a Judge’s order, may be disqualified from that event.
Any person in violation of the above rules may be disqualified from that event.
