• 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 base 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 there 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.

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.