I need help with catagory definitions.

[TrevorF]

Hello,

I’m try to locate a published document such as a FITA rule book that outlines the following categories: Primitive, Traditional, Recurve, Barebow, Bowhunter Unlimited, Bowhunter Limited and Compound or Compound Unlimited or Open. I’ve heard it called all three.
At recent tournaments there have been some heated debates as to what each titles means. Everyone seems to think they know but no ones can produce a document showing in black in white what the rules are for each division. I have the FITA rule book for indoor but it only talks about Recurve and Compound. It doesn’t go into these other ones.
Right now my club runs it like this, Bowhunter Unlimited is a compound bow with a sight bar and stabilizer that are less than 12”. A trigger release is allowed but scopes and levels are not. Bowhunter limited is the same only with finger release. Compound or Open is long stabilizers and scopes and levels. That is for FITA target. 3-D changes a bit if you have a micro adjustable sight you are Compound or Open regardless of whether or not you have a scope or a level.
I don’t even want to get into the primitive, traditional, Barebow, Recurve debate.
My goal to create a checklist called “What am I?” I’d like to write the title of the category on top and then list the equipment requirements below to avoid any confusion and save time. Also I would like to have the rulebook on hand to settle any disputes.
Thanks for you help,
Trevor
PS
This thread is not a place to start on online war about these categories. It is intended to point me in the direction of published rules. I don’t want to see people stating whether or not they agree with the rules, that is not my concern here. I just want to be able to find the published rules. Thanks.

[Taxman]

The Ontario Archery Association has rules that specify each category.

Here's the link if you want to research them. I am not a member, however, so I'd contact them prior to using it if I were you.

Mike

http://www.oaa-archery.on.ca/regulations/regulations.htm

[WOOKIE]

http://www.fca.ca has all the rules and definitions you will ever need and more.

[Mikey]

http://www.ibo.net/rules/

IBO rules and regs

Just cause they are there

:lol:

Class defs are near the bottom of the page

[TrevorF]

Thanks a lot guys that answers all my questions.
Cheers,
Trevor

[TrevorF]

I guess I jumped too fast. That doesn't answer all of my questions. I still can't find the definition of traditional and primitive. My understanding is that the traditional category only recently allowed allowed for the use of non-wood arrows. Is this correct and if so where is it published. Finally can a bare bow (recurve bow with an arrow rest and cushion plunger) compete with the traditional shooters who shoot off the shelf? Again if so where is it published?
On the FCA website there is an add for purchasing the rule book. Can anyone tell me if all of these questions are published in that book?
Thanks again for your time,
Trevor

[WOOKIE]

Trevor, I don't know the answers to the questions you have. The best would be to email the fca and ask them. They should be able to answer you questions.

[TrevorF]

Thanks I give that a try.
Trevor

[HOYTarcher]

http://www.e-bizinus.com/fca/rules/

The rules posted on the FCA website is a duplicate of what can be purchased. The classes listed and definitions are the only classes recognized by the FCA for competition in Canada.

Diffferent organizations have different classes and equipment rules, you would have to determine whos rules you are shooting under and use those.

For example FITA only recognizes Recurve and compound. No matter what type of equipment (finger, release, single pin site, short/long stabilizer) you are shooting with, if you are using a compound you would shoot in the compound class. No other categories of compound are recognized by FITA.

[fabricio]

Hi. I don´t Know in Canada, but in Brasil we have a category called primitive or "nativo" that is basically from brazilian indians, but some whites shoot too. The bow and the arrows as well must be hand made, of wood, using traditional techniques. The cord also must be hand made, using some organic fibre.

Fabricio :mrgreen:

[GaryM12]

Trevor, try this:

FITA (http://www.archery.org)

Look under the "Rule book" Tab on the left side of the page

[gouny]

Trevor

The ABA uses the IBO rules, which lists 'Traditional' and 'Recurve Unaided' classes. You might want to check out these rules.

If you want I can send you a PDF format of these rules just PM me.

:thumbsup: