Stansbury Oquirrh Bowmen

NFAA Shooting Styles and Equipment Rules

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A conventional bow of any type may be used provided it subscribes to the accepted principal and meaning of the word “bow” as used in archery competition, i.e., an instrument consisting of a handle (grip) riser and two flexible limbs, each ending in a tip with string nock. The bow is braced for use by a single bowstring attached directly between the two string nocks only. In operation it is held in one hand by the handle (grip) riser while the other hand draws, holds back and releases the string. In the case of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers or release aids.

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Freestyle: 

1. Any type of sight and its written memorandum may be used.

2. Any release aid may be used provided it is hand operated and supports the draw weight of the bow and is not attached to the bow other than the bowstring. In the case of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers or release aids.

3. The rear stabilizer shall not touch any part of the body.

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Bowhunter:

1. A maximum of (5) five fixed reference points: Points of attachment shall not be considered reference points. A line running vertically from its top attachment in the pin guard to its bottom attachment in the pin guard would be legal.  Sighting reference points, string peep (with or without a lens) and/or kisser button may not be moved during a round. Scopes, clickers and draw checks are not allowed.  A round or oval housing around the points of reference is not considered a scope as long as no lens is used.  No additional pin guard may be used.  A sight pin consisting of a housing with a hole through it, that does not contain a fixed reference point within the hole, is not allowed.

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Traditional:

1. This style of shooting is for those who wish to compete with the Recurve or Longbow.

2. No device of any kind, including arrow rest, that can be used for sighting will be used or attached to the archers’ equipment.

3. There shall be no device, mechanical or otherwise, in the sight window except the arrow rest, arrow plate or plunger button.

4. No part of the arrow rest may extend more than ¼ inch above the arrow in the sight window.

5.  No clickers, drawchecks or levels will be allowed. No laminations, marks or blemishes on the face of the bow or in the sight window will be legal.

6. The string may be of any color but must have a single color center serving. One single nocking point is permitted. One or two nock locators may be used. Brush buttons and string silencers, properly placed may be used. Any other marks or string attachments will be illegal.

7. One anchor point only is permitted.

8. The archer shall touch the arrow when nocked and drawing the arrow with the index finger against the nock. Finger position may not be changed during competition. In the case of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers.

9. Gloves, tabs or fingers shall be the only legal releases. In the case of physical disability of the arms or hands, a chew strap may be used in place of fingers.

10. All arrows shall be identical in length, weight, diameter and fletching with allowance for wear and tear.

11. One straight stabilizer, coupling device included, if used, which cannot exceed 12 inches at any time as measured from the back of the bow.

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Crossbow:

We at Stansbury Oquirrh Bowmen do not permit the use of Crossbows at this time.