General rules
- Each Benchmark Event will shoot four by ten target ranges across two days, two by ten targets ranges on day one and two by ten targets ranges day two.
- At the start of each day there will be a Muster, to form groups and discuss any general rules or information about the day.
- No need to join $10 of the entry fee covers the small insurance fee.
- Each shooter will receive scorecards when signing on for the weekend before the event starts. Each shooter is responsible for having their scorecards and being at the muster location on time.
- Vaping is allowed on ranges or at practice butts. Smoking in general areas is permitted as long as the smoker is mindful of the non-smokers around them.
- Littering will not be tolerated at the Event venue. Anyone littering( this includes Cigarette butts) will be the subject to disqualification from the event and may be asked to leave the venue.
- Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed on the event ranges, however they are allowed on the Event Grounds, e.g General Areas and Campsites, but you are required to follow any Liquor Licensing Laws any venue may have. Failing to comply with this will be subject of disqualification from the event and you may be asked to leave the venue immediately.
- No archer is to compete while under the influence of alcohol and will be the subject to disqualification from the Event and you may be asked to leave the venue immediately.
- Offensive behaviour or misconduct will not be tolerated. Please be sensitive of those around you. First offensive, a warning will be given. Second offensive waring will be given and third offensive you will be asked to leave.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct on the ranges or tournament grounds will not be tolerated
- Weather- Benchmark retains the right to delay or cancel a days Event in case of severe weather. if a days round cancelled all competitors will receive zero points for the cancelled day. No refunds will be made and all results and paybacks will be based on two rounds of ten, twenty targets being. No rounds will be decided on by the results of partially competed rounds.
- Anyone found stealing from the venue including signage will be prosecuted and banned.
- No one is to enter any range areas before the competition unless given permission.
- Benchmark Event is pre nomination. Archers are welcome to sign up on the day but will be subject to a $10 late fee.
- Competitors unable to attend the Event after nominating and paying will have their fees returned after processing fee of $10 is deducted.
- Dress appropriately in a presentable appearance. Benchmark officials hold the rights to ask someone to change if they deem the clothing is offensive or inappropriate.
- Competitors are to wear enclosed shoes. Anyone wearing thongs, sandals or open toe shoes will not be allowed to shoot at the practice range or on the 3D range.
- Spectators & Guests are only allowed in the tournament ranges if they signed in as a visitor and follow the rules of an Archer. Cost $5 per person for insurance purposes.
- Mobile phones are allowed on ranges and are to be turned onto silent unless the shoot groupp agrees it can be left as normal. If making calls please keep calls to a minimum so they do not affect the archers around you. Benchmark 3D highly encourages pictures to be taken and shared on Social Media, along with tagging us and our wonderful sponsors!
- Targets will be 3D Targets manufactured by McKenzie Targets and Wildcrete Targets that feature the universal scoring system.
- By registering to participate in a Benchmark 3D Event, all shooters are acknowledging to agree that photographs and videos of of you may be taken. These photographs and videos can be used by Benchmark 3D in marketing to help grow the amazing sport of archery.
- Exhibition shootouts for TOP 10's are NOT for Archers shooting in the Benchmark Division. Shootout will be marked distance for Adult Divisions, General Rules Apply. (See Classes/Divisions for more info)
Equipment Rules
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As per most competitive forms of archery, Five Grains per pound is the standard shooting weight, unless the archer's equipment qualifies for the as set out:
Shooting weight is defined as the bow's maximum draw as set up at the time of competition. A variance of Five Grains or two pounds of draw weight will be allowed for scale variation.
For example, bow weight is 62 pounds X five grams per round = arrow weight, which must be 310 Grains or the arrow will be too light and you will be disqualified. - There is no limit on arrow speed as long as the arrows are Five Grains per pound is applied.
- Where an archer's equipment is shot at Five Grains per poound does not generate 290 feet per second, the archer may use arrows less than Five Grains per second.
- Draw weight CAN NOT be adjusted after entering the shooting course
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The maximum draw weight for each class will be as follows:
Cub Classes - 40 pounds.
Junior Classes - 60 pounds.
All Female, Male and Traditional Classes - 80 pounds. - The Benchmark 3D Association Range Officials reserves the right to check and enforce any competitor's equipment complies with this rule book at any time they see fit to do so. Any person found to be in breach of any of these rules will be penalised and or disqualified from the event.
Scoring Rules
- Benchmark 3D Events have two score cards to be filled in, one for the official and one as a check to be filled in completed for each archer.
- Score cards are to be split between two score keepers so there is no cheating.
- Both score keepers MUST agree on a score before arrows are pulled.
- All arrows must remain in the target until all arrows are score. No one is to pull arrows early or they will be scored as a zero.
- The arrow shaft MUST be touching the line of the highest scoring line to be scored the higher value.
- Any arrow deflecting by contact with another arrow already in the target and has visible damage is to be scored where the hit arrow lays in the target.
- Robin Hood arrow in the nock of another arrow will be scored the same as the arrow it is embedded in.
- An arrow that bounces off or passes through a target is to be re-shot. This does not include an arrow that bounces off high on the back of the target due to a poor shot and misses. This arrow is to be scored a zero.
- Score cards must be legible and filled out as 12, 10, 8, 5, and 0. Score cards not filled out correctly will be awarded a zero.
- An arrow embedded in the horn of an animal or not touching the body colour will be scored as zero. Targets with legs or hooves will still be considered as body colour for scoring, e.g. Bedded Deer.
- Scoring at Benchmark 3D Events will use the universal scoring system of 12 rings, 10 rings, 8 rings, and 5 for the rest of the body and 0 for a miss. Targets that have material surrounding the outline of the animal, e.g. Turkey, which has a bas of additional rubber that is not the body of the target, the additional material will be scored 0 points.
- There are two, 12 rings on a target. These are the small rings at the bottom and top of the 10 rings. The bottom 12 is the normal 12 in play for all archers. A shooter may choose to shoot for the Top 12, the bottom 12 is NOT in play and will be scored a 10 if hit.
- If their is a tie of score, there will be a count back on the number of 12 rings hit for the weekend. If scores are still tied, there will be a shoot off for the closest to the centre of a 14 ring on the selected target.
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Any protest is to be made within one hour of shooting finished for the day. The protest is to be made in writing with valid reasons along with the $50 Protest Fee. If the Protest is upheld the $50 will be returned to the protesting archer.
Decisions of the Protest made by Benchmark 3D is official and will be final.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions.
No, There is no membership required.Â
50 Yards is the longest shot. Majority are closer! Refer to our Classes/Divisions page!
That is completely up to you! However we do suggest you check out our Classes/Divisions page and read each Class Description.
Both! However to be eligible for awards you MUST shoot for 2 days.
Online Registration is encourged! In-Person registration will Open 04.02.22 @ 5pm, 05.02.22 @ 6am, and 06.02.22 @ 6am!
The courses will be open at 8:30 am on 05.02.22 and 06.02.22.
Yes there is! 05.02.2 will be open at 6:00 AM and 06.02.22 at 6:00 AM!
Absolutely there is! At Benchmark 3D we strive to lead the way in the sport of Archery and 3D Archery. We highly promote our online registration because it grants you EASY and INSTANT access to your Archery Event Ticket and Information! You can register online HERE!
Yes, as long as the shoot group agrees and the dog is kept on a lead at all times.