Format & Rules

Chapter 2 - Lancaster Archery Classic Divisions

2.1   Divisions follow NFAA/Vegas Rules & Equipment (Open = Freestyle Unlimited) except Barebow (however, arrow twirling is permitted as long as no arrow touches anyone, is dropped or is distracting to others)

2.2   Barebow follows World Archery rules. Archers in this division shoot either a recurve or longbow. Rest and plunger permitted. String walking is permitted. No clickers, draw checks or stabilizers are permitted, but riser mounted weights are permitted so long as the bow with all legal accessories fits through a 12.2cm WA/USAA Judge’s ring.  No serving ending or marks are permitted on bowstring within view at full draw

2.3   NFAA, USAA, ASA, IBO or any other membership is not required to participate in the LAS Classic

2.4  Anti-Doping: The Lancaster Archery Classic has implemented an anti-doping policy. All Open Pro and Women’s Open Pro participants may be subject to testing in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the World Archery Anti-Doping Rules.  Failure to pass the drug test or comply with the Anti-Doping rules shall result in disqualification and forfeiture of any cash prizes.  All archers that finish first in the Pro divisions will be subject to testing in accordance with WADA’s World Anti-Doping Code and the World Archery Anti-Doping Rules. All other participants may be chosen at random, except Masters Open Pro, Masters, Senior, Youth and Barebow divisions are exempt. For details, visit worldarchery.org/Clean-Sport

2.5   Archers may only register and shoot once and in a single division

2.6   Pro $ Divisions: Open Pro, Women’s Open Pro, Masters Open Pro; Registered NFAA Pros and archers who have competed in a Pro Division [excluding semi-pro] in 2022 or 2023 at any NFAA, ASA or IBO event must register in a Pro Division, all other archers may choose to shoot in either a Pro or Open [Amateur] division, but not both. (Shooting the LAS Classic in a Pro Division doesn’t become binding on any other organization or tournament).

2.6a   Any questions regarding the Pro Class eligibility can be submitted to the competition committee

2.6b  Any archers found in violation of the Pro Class Eligibility may be subject to disqualification

2.7   Amateur $ Divisions: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Masters Open, Women’s Master’s Open, Senior Open, Youth Male Open, Youth Female Open, Bowhunter, Olympic Recurve, Women’s Olympic Recurve, Barebow, Women’s Barebow, Youth Male Recurve, Youth Female Recurve

2.8   Age Defined Divisions: Masters – must be 50 years old by Thursday 1/25/24; Senior – must be 60 years old by Thursday 1/25/24; Youth – 11-17 years old as of Thursday 1/25/24 (may be younger than 11 years old, if the youth archer has experience in shooting more than 3 tournaments)

2.9    Open Pro, Barebow, Olympic Recurve, Masters Open Pro, Masters & Senior Open divisions are open to archers of any gender or age older than defined if they wish to compete for maximum payouts

Chapter 3 - Additional Rules

3.1   Each competitor will be required to sign the Classic Liability & Photo Release upon registration

3.2   The LAS Classic will continue despite inclement weather, unless Spooky Nook Sports Complex closes or other calamities arise from any cause beyond our reasonable control, such as fires, floods, earthquakes, epidemics, wars, governmental actions, civil disturbances, strikes and riots. In the event that Thursday or Friday must be cancelled, Qualification Scores will be shot on Saturday and only top 8 or 4 Shoot-Up archers, depending on the division, will compete on Sunday. If Saturday must be cancelled, top 8 or 4 archers, depending on the division, from Qualification will compete in Shoot-Up on Sunday. If Sunday must be cancelled, awards & payouts will be based on any Qualification Scores, Matches or Shoot-Ups that are completed. No refunds will be given due to circumstances beyond our control

3.3   Listening devices (headphones, ear buds, iPod/mp3 players, etc.) are not permitted while shooting on the line or down at the targets

3.4   Archers must use a manufacturer produced arrow shaft no larger than size 2712 (10.7 mm, .422” diameter) with the exception of the Barebow division which is following a max arrow diameter size of 9.3mm

3.5  No bow racks will be provided; archers must use their own bow stand

3.6  Code of Conduct – all participants and spectators are expected to follow the Lancaster Archery Classic Code of Conduct.  Any person(s) found in violation of the Code of Conduct may receive warnings and/or be disqualified from the event. Discretion of enforcement is applied based on individual circumstances witnessed by LAS staff and judges.

Chapter 4 - Qualification Rounds

4.1   60 arrows from 18m at a 40cm target face w/ inner X's scored as 11's; Maximum possible score of 660

4.2   All compound archers will shoot a 40cm 3-spot triangle target face, while all recurve and barebow archers will have a choice between either a 40cm 3-Spot triangle target face or a 40cm Single Spot full target face

4.2a   Archers are required to replace their target face at the judge’s discretion; target faces may not be altered or repaired

4.2b Archers are required to replace their target faces after 5 ends of scoring

4.3   Qualification Rounds will have 2 ends of official practice before scoring begins

4.4   Qualification Rounds will be timed at 2 minutes (120 seconds) for 3 shots

4.4a  Archers will switch shooting order and target placement at the half (10 scoring ends), top targets will move to the bottom and bottom targets will move to the top

4.4b  Archers in CD position will shoot first throughout the qualification rounds.  This improvement will provide best lighting options for all archers (bottom always shoots first)

5.0     Qualification Results, Cutoffs & Ranking

5.1   Results and ranking for the Qualification Round will be immediately seen on digital scoring, then confirmed and announced after the finish of the Friday 4:00 pm line.  Archers will receive an email on Friday evening confirming their target assignment for eliminations Saturday morning

5.2   Qualification placement cutoffs for Elimination Rounds in each division: Full Top 64 Olympic bracket in Open Pro, Men’s Open and Barebow; Top 32 Bracket for Masters Open, Women’s Open, Bowhunter, Youth Male Open, and Olympic Recurve; Top 16 Bracket for all other divisions - Women’s Open Pro, Master’s Open Pro, Senior Open, Women’s Master’s Open, Youth Female Open, Women’s Olympic Recurve, Women’s Barebow, Youth Male Recurve & Youth Female Recurve

5.3  In the event of a tie where two or more archers shoot a perfect score of 660 a shoot-off will take place following the last qualification scoring line.  Archers will use the same type of target face they used during their qualification rounds.  Archers will be given one end of regulation timed practice.  A new target face will be hung for each archer in the center of their bail after each end.  Archers will shoot two ends for score, the highest total end score after the two ends are complete will determine their ranking.  If the tie remains between any archers after the second end of scoring, a closest-to-center single arrow shoot-off between those archers will determine the archers ranking.  If more than two archers are involved in the shoot-off, the archers’ ranking will be determined based on how close their arrows are to the center of the chosen target spot.  The archer with the arrow closest to center will rank first, the archer with the second closest arrow will rank second, and so on.  Any arrows that are measured within one millimeter of each other will be reshot

Chapter 6 - Elimination Match Format

6.1   Open Pro, Men’s Open & Barebow

6.1a  Top 64 qualifying scores advance to Eliminations and will shoot a 12 Arrow Olympic Bracket Style Elimination

         (#1 vs #64, #2 vs #63, #17 vs #48, #18 vs #47, etc.)

6.1b  1/32 Elimination Match consists of top 64 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 32 archers

6.1c  1/16 Elimination Match consists of top 32 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 16 archers

6.1d  1/8 Elimination Match consists of top 16 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 8 Shoot-Up  Finalists that will be re-ranked by total score from Qualification, 1/32, 1/16 and 1/8 Eliminations

6.1e  8 Finalists will engage in Shoot-Up Matches on the Finals Stage with #8 vs #7, Winner vs #6, Winner vs #5, etc.

6.2   Master’s Open, Youth Male Open, Women's Open, Bowhunter & Olympic Recurve

6.2a  Top 32 qualifying scores advance to Eliminations and will shoot a 12 Arrow Olympic Bracket Style Elimination

         (#1 vs #32, #2 vs #31, #3 vs #30, #4 vs #29, etc.)

6.2b  1/16 Elimination Match consists of top 32 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 16 archers

6.2c  1/8 Elimination Match consists of top 16 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 8 archers

6.2d  1/4 Elimination Match consists of top 8 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 4 Shoot-Up Finalists that will be re-ranked by total score from Qualification, 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 Eliminations

Chapter 6 - Elimination Match Format (continued)

6.2e  4 Finalists will engage in Shoot-Up Matches on the Finals Stage with #4 vs #3, Winner vs #2, Winner vs #1

6.3   Women's Open Pro, Master’s Open Pro, Women’s Master’s Open, Senior Open, Women’s Olympic Recurve, & Youth Female Open, Women’s Barebow, Youth Male Recurve & Youth Female Recurve

6.3a  Top 16 qualifying scores advance to Eliminations and will shoot a 12 Arrow Olympic Bracket Style Elimination

         (#1 vs #16, #2 vs #15, #3 vs #14, #4 vs #13, etc.)

6.3b  1/8 Elimination Match consists of top 16 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 8 archers

6.3c  1/4 Elimination Match consists of top 8 shooting 4 ends of 3 shots (12 arrows); cutting the field to 4 Shoot-Up Finalists that will be re-ranked by total score from Qualification, 1/8 and 1/4 Eliminations

6.3d  4 Shoot-Up Finalists will engage in Shoot-Up Matches on Finals Stage with #4 vs #3, Winner vs #2, Winner vs #1

Chapter 7 - Elimination Match Rules

7.1   All Elimination matches will be timed at 2 minutes (120 seconds) for 3 shots

7.1a   Two ends of practice will be given at the beginning of your division’s first elimination match at 8am

7.1b Archers in CD position will shoot first throughout the elimination rounds when there are 4 archers per bale.  This improvement will provide best lighting options for all archers (bottom always shoots first)

7.2   Maximum possible score of 132 (12) 11's; double scoring will be utilized with both a tablet and paper scorecard

7.2a  During match, archer calls opponents arrows, archer may disagree with opponents arrow call and appeal to a Judge, Judge’s arrow call is final

7.3   Ties are broken based first on score, then on highest # of 11’s, and finally with a 1 Arrow Shoot-Off closest to center

7.4    Procedures regarding arrows shot out of time:

7.4a  For archers shooting a single spot target face, a shot released before the start signal or after the stop signal closing an end will result in the archer losing their highest scoring arrow of that end

7.4b  For archers shooting a three spot target face, a shot released before the start signal or after the stop signal closing an end will result in the archer losing that arrow of that end (ref. rule 4.7b)

7.4c  If an archer shoots more than the designated amount of arrows in an end, they will lose their highest scoring arrows and the lowest three scoring arrows will be recorded

7.4d  Arrows traveling entirely past the 3-meter dead arrow line cannot be re-shot and will be scored as a miss

7.5   Witnessed bounce outs or witnessed physical interference by another archer will be re-shot

7.6   No provision for equipment or physical failure can be given during any Elimination match

Chapter 9 - Shoot-Up Final Rules (continued)

9.9b  Archers can only shoot and call the 12-ring once per end, once the 12-ring is shot the target will be replaced with a new target

9.9c   Maximum possible score of 136 (if a 12 is shot in each end)

9.9d  Unofficial score is first read by spotter/scorer, the Classic Judge’s call is official

9.10  All tie scores broken by 1 Arrow Shoot-Off (2 shots by score, then 3rd shot closest to X/11 ring)

9.10a In all ties the 12-ring is in play for 1st & 2nd arrows, archers must call the 12-ring prior to shooting that arrow, 3rd arrow is scored closest to X/11-ring

9.11   All archers shooting in the finals must have at least 6 arrows with them to alternate 3 & 3 during finals.

9.12  All archers shooting in the finals are responsible for having an archer’s advocate of their choice, who will approach the target with the judges during the match. The archers advocate will confirm the written scorecard, pull arrows, and hand arrows to the arrow runner

Chapter 10 - Payouts

10.1   All Cash payouts will be paid in US Dollars (US $) unless noted otherwise;

10.1a  We must receive a W-9 or W-8 BEN IRS form if your check is over $600

10.2 Personalized, Photo-Real, Lighted 3-D Crystal Trophies will be awarded to each 1st Place Champion. LAS Classic   Deluxe Medallions in Silver and Bronze will be awarded for 2nd and 3rd Place finishers. Perpetual LAS Classic Silver Pro Bowl Trophies will be awarded to each Pro Division Champion

10.3 Payouts per placement and division:

• Open Pro – 1st $20,000, 2nd $7,500, 3rd $5,000, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,250, 7th $1,000, 8th $750, 9th thru 16th $500, 17th-32nd $350 

• Women's Open Pro & Masters Open Pro – 1st $4,000, 2nd $2,000, 3rd $1,250, 4th $1000, 5th thru 8th $500

• Men’s Open – 1st $5,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,650, 4th $1,250, 5th $1,000, 6th $800, 7th $650, 8th $500, 9th-16th $250, 17th thru 32nd $150

• Masters Open – 1st $3,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000, 4th $500, 5th thru 8th $250, 9th thru 16th $150

• Women’s Open, Senior Open, & Bowhunter – 1st $3,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000, 4th $500, 5th thru 8th $200, 9th thru 16th $150

• Youth Male Open- 1st $2,000, 2nd $1000, 3rd 600, 4th $350, 5th thru 8th $250, 9th thru 16th $150

• Women’s Master’s Open, Youth Female Open, Youth Male Recurve & Youth Female Recurve – 1st $1,000, 2nd $550, 3rd $350, 4th $250

• Olympic Recurve – 1st $8,000, 2nd $4,000, 3rd $2,000, 4th $800, 5th thru 8th $400, 9th thru 16th $250

• Women's Olympic Recurve – 1st $4,000, 2nd $2,000, 3rd $1000, 4th $500, 5th thru 8th $250  

• Barebow – 1st $8,000, 2nd $4,000, 3rd $2,000, 4th $800, 5th $700, 6th $600, 7th $500, 8th $400, 9th thru 16th $250, 17th -32nd $150

• Women's Barebow – 1st $3,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000, 4th $500, 5th thru 8th $250, 9th thru 16th $150

• Plus Custom LAS Classic Barebow trophies for top three Male & Female Barebow Archers

Chapter 11 - Appeals During and After Competition

11.1  An appeal may be submitted regarding the following: decisions concerning anti-doping rules violations, mistakes         made by tournament officials, or violations of Lancaster Classic rules by athletes, coaches, Lancaster Archery Supply Staff, or judges. No appeal will be accepted in protesting against the event itself

11.2  The following parties have the right to submit an appeal: the athlete or other individual who is the subject of the appealed decision, the other party to the case in which the decision was rendered, the National Anti-Doping Agency of the athlete’s country of residence or countries where the athlete is a national or license holder, or Lancaster Archery Supply

11.3  A separate appeal must be submitted for each individual infraction being claimed

11.4  A $100 cash fee per appeal will be required immediately upon submission of said appeal before it will be accepted. No appeal will be accepted without this fee. This fee will be returned in full to the applicant only if their appeal is successfully upheld

11.5  A Jury of Appeal consisting of three members shall be appointed by Lancaster Archery Supply for each Lancaster Archery Classic

11.6  Appeals may be made solely to the Director of Judges, who shall then pass the appeal along to the Jury of  Appeal. The Jury of Appeal will resolve the dispute definitively in accordance with their interpretation of the Lancaster Classic rules. The maximum time limit for a response to the appeal is twenty-one days after receipt of the original appeal

11.7  Appeals concerning the violation of rules by athletes, coaches, or judges during the qualifier round shall be submitted to the Director of Judges in the time period between the start of the athlete’s official practice to fifteen minutes after the completion of the athlete’s shooting line

11.8  An intent to appeal when it might affect the progression of an athlete from one stage of the competition to the next shall be expressed in writing and lodged with the Director of Judges within five minutes of the end of the relevant round or match, or prior to the start of the next match, whichever is first